Smart hydrogel-based trends in future tendon injury repair: A review
Yingxue Jiang,
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Chenhui Zhu,
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Xiaoxuan Ma
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
282, P. 137092 - 137092
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Multidimensional exploration of hydrogels as biological scaffolds for spinal cord regeneration: mechanisms and future perspectives
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 23, 2025
Spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
is
a
severe
condition
that
frequently
leads
to
permanent
disabilities
and
neurological
dysfunction.
Its
progression
driven
by
multifaceted
pathophysiology,
encompassing
direct
trauma,
secondary
cascades,
intricate
cellular
molecular
responses.
While
current
therapies
focus
on
alleviating
symptoms
restoring
functionality,
achieving
effective
neural
regeneration
in
the
spinal
continues
be
significant
challenge.
Hydrogels,
recognized
for
their
exceptional
biocompatibility,
conductivity,
injectability,
have
shown
great
potential
as
advanced
scaffolds
support
neuronal
axonal
regeneration.
Recently,
these
materials
attracted
interest
field
of
SCI
rehabilitation
research.
This
review
concludes
recent
progress
hydrogel-based
strategies
rehabilitation,
emphasizing
distinct
properties,
underlying
mechanisms,
integration
with
bioactive
molecules,
stem
cells,
complementary
biomaterials.
Hydrogels
foster
providing
tailored
microenvironment,
while
features
such
self-repair,
electrical
controlled
drug
release
significantly
enhance
therapeutic
experimental
models.
explores
hydrogel
technologies
applications,
underscoring
address
challenges
treatment
paving
way
future
clinical
implementation.
Language: Английский
Magnetic diatom shells: Nature’s blueprint for cellular transport
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
ability
to
move
cells
in
space
without
impairing
their
behavior
is
a
critical
goal
the
development
of
functional
biomaterials
and
devices,
with
applications
ranging
from
regenerative
medicine
biosensing.
In
this
study,
we
describe
novel
approach
for
simultaneously
displacing
multiple
using
magnetized
diatom
shells.
Highly
porous
biosilica
shells
diatoms
are
functionalized
through
multi-step
decoration
process
involving
ferromagnetic
nanoparticles.
Neuronal
then
allowed
adhere
an
appropriate
duration
before
being
moved
magnetically
external
magnet.
We
demonstrate
safe
transfer
neuron
cell-loaded
by
pipetting,
as
well
controlled
movement
twirling
or
along
simple
fluidic
channel.
This
proof-of-concept
introduces
promising
strategy
safely
efficiently
relocating
simultaneously,
paving
way
innovative
tissue
engineering,
biosensing,
beyond.
Language: Английский
Remodeling the Senescent Microenvironment for Promoting Osteoporotic Tendon-to-Bone Healing via Synergizing Senolytic Quercetin and Aligned Nanowire-Structured Hydrogels
Wei Song,
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Wencai Liu,
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Siyi Li
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et al.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
Osteoporotic
tendon-to-bone
healing
remains
a
major
challenge,
as
cellular
senescence
disrupts
tissue
regeneration
and
impairs
repair
outcomes.
Although
the
role
of
in
rotator
cuff
is
increasingly
recognized,
current
strategies
often
overlook
complex
pathological
context,
particularly
dual
impacts
on
both
bone
marrow-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs)
tendon-derived
(TDSCs).
This
gap
hampers
effective
integration,
especially
under
osteoporotic
conditions.
Herein,
composite
hydrogel
system,
quercetin-loaded
aligned
ultralong
hydroxyapatite
nanowire/gelatin-hyaluronic
acid
(Que-AHNW/GH),
has
been
developed
to
address
these
challenges.
By
integrating
senolytic
quercetin
biological
cue
with
highly
(HAP)
nanowires
topographical
cue,
system
remodels
senescent
microenvironment,
alleviating
BMSCs
TDSCs
promoting
osteogenesis
tenogenesis.
Que-AHNW/GH
suppresses
PI3K/AKT
pathway,
enhances
autophagy,
reduces
cell
types.
In
vivo,
improves
tunnel
regeneration,
tendon
repair,
integration
rats
injury.
biomechanical
strength
gait
performance
demonstrates
excellent
biosafety.
These
findings
highlight
promising
potential
multifunctional
biomaterial
for
effectively
senescence-related
healing,
offering
solution
treating
injuries.
Language: Английский
Magnetically induced anisotropic structure in an injectable hydrogel for skeletal muscle regeneration
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
678, P. 334 - 345
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
Magnetically Induced Anisotropic Microstructures on Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Facilitate BMSC Alignment and Osteogenic Differentiation
Hua Zhang,
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Yang Luo,
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Rong Xu
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et al.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 814 - 814
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Many
tissues
exhibit
structural
anisotropy,
which
imparts
orientation-specific
properties
and
functions.
However,
recapitulating
the
cellular
patterns
found
in
anisotropic
presents
a
remarkable
challenge,
particularly
when
using
soft
wet
hydrogels.
Herein,
we
develop
self-assembled
magnetic
Fe3O4
micropatterns
on
polyethylene
glycol
hydrogels
utilizing
dipole–dipole
interactions.
Under
influence
of
static
field,
nanoparticles
align
into
highly
ordered
structures
with
height
400–600
nm
width
8–10
μm.
Furthermore,
our
layer-by-layer
assembly
technique
enables
creation
oriented
varying
densities
heights,
can
be
further
manipulated
to
form
three-dimensional
by
adjusting
angle
field.
These
applied
various
substrates,
including
treated
glass
slides,
standard
silicon
wafers,
polydimethylsiloxane.
The
patterned
scaffolds,
modified
gold
coating,
effectively
enhance
adhesion,
orientation,
osteogenic
differentiation
bone
marrow-derived
stem
cells,
is
crucial
for
effective
tissue
repair.
Overall,
this
study
an
efficient
strategy
constructing
micropattern
hydrogels,
providing
bioactive
platform
that
significantly
enhances
Language: Английский
Micro- and Nanostructured Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications and Regenerative Medicine
Michele Bianchi,
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Gianluca Carnevale
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Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(22), P. 1845 - 1845
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Over
the
past
two
decades,
research
on
innovative
micro-
and
nano-biomaterials
has
seen
a
significant
surge
in
bioengineering,
biomedicine,
regenerative
medicine
fields
[...].
Language: Английский