Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(19)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
Biological
activities
take
place
in
3D
environments,
where
cells
interact
various
directions
a
defined,
often
microstructured,
space.
A
sub‐millimeter‐sized
stretching
device
is
developed
to
mechanically
stimulate
structurally
restricted,
soft
multicellular
microenvironment
investigate
the
effect
of
defined
cyclic
mechanical
forces
on
system.
It
consists
multi‐material
microstructure
made
Polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
and
gelatine‐based
hydrogel,
which
printed
using
2‐photon
polymerization
(2PP)
method.
The
structures
are
first
characterized
microscopically
study
different
printing
parameters.
Using
2PP,
organotypic
cell
cultures
then
directly
into
hydrogel
create
true
culture
systems.
These
systems
stimulated
with
cantilever
by
indenting
at
positions.
change
morphology
actin
orientation
when
exposed
stretch,
even
within
short
timescales
30
min.
As
proof
concept,
Medaka
retinal
organoid
encapsulated
same
structure
demonstrate
that
preformed
organoids
can
be
this
results
highlight
capability
2PP
for
manufacturing
multifunctional
devices
control
micrometer
resolution
thus
mimic
stresses
as
they
occur
vivo.
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(3), P. 527 - 548
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Conventional
tumor
models
have
critical
shortcomings
in
that
they
lack
the
complexity
of
human
stroma.
The
heterogeneous
stroma
is
a
central
compartment
microenvironment
(TME)
must
be
addressed
cancer
research
and
precision
medicine.
To
fully
model
stroma,
deconstruction
reconstruction
tissues
been
suggested
as
new
approaches
for
vitro
modeling.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
heterogeneity
tumor-associated
stromal
cells
general
used
to
isolate
patient-specific
from
tissue;
also
address
effect
procedure
on
characteristics
primary
cells.
Finally,
perspectives
future
reconstructed
are
discussed,
with
an
emphasis
essential
prerequisites
developing
authentic
humanized
models.
Current Opinion in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
88, P. 102355 - 102355
Published: April 16, 2024
Integrin-mediated
cell
adhesion
is
essential
for
migration,
mechanotransduction
and
tissue
integrity.
In
vivo,
these
processes
are
regulated
by
complex
physicochemical
signals
from
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
These
nuanced
cues,
including
molecular
composition,
rigidity
topology,
call
sophisticated
systems
to
faithfully
explore
behaviour.
Here,
we
discuss
recent
methodological
advances
in
cell-ECM
research
compile
a
toolbox
of
techniques
that
expect
shape
this
field
future.
We
outline
breakthroughs
facilitating
transition
rigid
2D
substrates
more
dynamic
3D
systems,
as
well
super-resolution
imaging
an
in-depth
understanding
nanostructure.
Selected
methods
exemplified
with
relevant
biological
findings
underscore
their
applicability
research.
new
"toolbox"
will
allow
closer
approximation
vitro
experimental
setups
vivo
conditions,
providing
deeper
insights
into
physiological
pathophysiological
associated
adhesion.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Decellularized
small
intestine
submucosa
(dSIS)
is
a
promising
biomaterial
for
promoting
tissue
regeneration.
Isolated
from
the
submucosal
layer
of
animal
jejunum,
SIS
rich
in
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
proteins,
including
collagen,
laminin,
and
fibronectin.
Following
mild
decellularization,
dSIS
becomes
an
acellular
that
supports
cell
adhesion,
proliferation,
differentiation.
Conventional
usually
obtained
by
thermal
crosslinking,
which
yields
soft
scaffold
with
low
stability.
To
address
these
challenges,
modified
methacrylate
groups
photocrosslinking
into
stable
hydrogels.
However,
has
not
been
clickable
handles
orthogonal
crosslinking.
Here,
development
norbornene‐modified
dSIS,
named
dSIS‐NB,
via
reacting
amine
carbic
anhydride
acidic
aqueous
reaction
conditions
reported.
Using
triethylamine
(TEA)
as
base
catalyst,
high
degrees
NB
substitution
on
are
obtained.
In
addition
to
describing
synthesis
its
adaptability
hydrogel
crosslinking
cancer
vascular
engineering
explored.
Impressively,
compared
physically
crosslinked
collagen
matrices,
orthogonally
dSIS‐NB
hydrogels
supported
rapid
dissemination
cells
superior
vasculogenic
angiogenic
properties.
also
exploited
versatile
bioink
3D
bioprinting.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
Cell
spheroids
(esp.
organoids)
as
3D
culture
platforms
are
popular
models
for
representing
cell–cell
and
cell–extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
interactions,
bridging
the
gap
between
2D
cell
cultures
natural
tissues.
with
spatially
organized
multiple
types
preferred
gaining
comprehensive
insights
into
tissue
pathophysiology
constructing
in
vitro
tissues
disease
because
of
complexities
In
recent
years,
an
assembly
strategy
using
(or
living
building
blocks
has
been
developed
to
construct
complex
spatial
organization.
Here,
a
overview
advances
multispheroid
studies
is
provided.
The
different
mechanisms
techniques,
i.e.,
automated
directed
assembly,
noncontact
remote
programmed
self‐assembly,
introduced.
processing
steps,
advantages,
technical
limitations
existing
methodologies
summarized.
Applications
strategies
modeling,
drug
screening,
engineering,
organogenesis
reviewed.
Finally,
this
review
concludes
by
emphasizing
persistent
issues
future
perspectives,
encouraging
researchers
adopt
techniques
generating
advanced
that
better
resemble
real
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1870(3), P. 167042 - 167042
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
encompasses
a
set
of
chronic
inflammatory
conditions,
namely
Crohn's
and
ulcerative
colitis.
Despite
all
advances
in
the
management
IBD,
definitive
cure
is
not
available,
largely
due
to
lack
holistic
understanding
its
etiology
pathophysiology.
Several
vitro,
vivo,
ex
vivo
models
have
been
developed
over
past
few
decades
order
abbreviate
remaining
gaps.
The
establishment
reliable
predictable
vitro
intestinal
inflammation
may
indeed
provide
valuable
tools
expedite
validate
development
therapies
for
IBD.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
more
accurate
representation
different
layers
intestine,
contributing
stronger
impact
on
drug
screening
research
inflammation,
bridging
gap
between
research.
This
work
provides
critical
overview
state-of-the-art
existing
3D
discusses
challenges,
providing
insights
possible
pathways
towards
achieving
IBD
mimetic
models.
We
also
address
some
main
challenges
faced
by
implementing
cell
culture
while
bearing
mind
clinical
translational
aspects.
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
82(11), P. 1474 - 1486
Published: July 21, 2023
Activation
of
fibroblasts
is
a
hallmark
fibrotic
processes.
Besides
cytokines
and
growth
factors,
are
regulated
by
the
extracellular
matrix
environment
through
receptors
such
as
integrins,
which
transduce
biochemical
mechanical
signals
enabling
cells
to
mount
appropriate
responses
according
biological
demands.
The
aim
this
work
was
investigate
in
vivo
role
collagen-fibroblast
interactions
for
regulating
fibroblast
functions
fibrosis.Triple
knockout
(tKO)
mice
with
combined
ablation
integrins
α1β1,
α2β1
α11β1
were
created
address
significance
integrin-mediated
cell-collagen
communication.
Properties
primary
dermal
lacking
collagen-binding
delineated
vitro.
Response
tKO
skin
bleomycin
induced
challenge
assessed.Triple
integrin-deficient
develop
normally,
transiently
smaller
reveal
mild
alterations
mechanoresilience
skin.
Fibroblasts
from
these
culture
show
defects
cytoskeletal
architecture,
traction
stress
generation,
production
organisation.
Ablation
three
leads
increased
levels
discoidin
domain
receptor
2,
an
alternative
recognising
collagens
However,
overexpression
fails
compensate
adhesion
spreading
on
collagen
substrates
Mice
severely
attenuated
response
impaired
mechanotransduction,
reduced
organisation.The
data
provide
evidence
crucial
force
generation
differentiation
vitro
deposition
tissue
remodelling
vivo.
Targeting
fibroblast-collagen
might
represent
promising
therapeutic
approach
regulate
connective
diseases.
Nature Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 1787 - 1803
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Invadosomes
and
caveolae
are
mechanosensitive
structures
that
implicated
in
metastasis.
Here,
we
describe
a
unique
juxtaposition
of
caveola
clusters
matrix
degradative
invadosomes
at
contact
sites
between
the
plasma
membrane
cancer
cells
constricting
fibrils
both
2D
3D
type
I
collagen
environments.
Preferential
association
straight
segments
fibrils,
bent
was
observed
along
with
remodelling.
Caveola
recruitment
precedes
is
required
for
invadosome
formation
activity.
Reciprocally,
disruption
results
accumulation
fibril-associated
caveolae.
Moreover,
receptor
β1
integrin
co-localize
integrins
control
to
fibrils.
In
turn,
mediate
clearance
uptake
an
invadosome-dependent
collagen-cleavage-dependent
mechanism.
Our
data
reveal
reciprocal
interplay
coordinates
adhesion
proteolytic
remodelling
confining
support
tumour
cell
dissemination.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: June 22, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
it
has
been
recognized
that
mechanical
forces
play
an
important
regulative
role
in
living
organisms
and
possess
a
direct
impact
on
crucial
cell
functions,
ranging
from
growth
to
maintenance
of
tissue
homeostasis.
Advancements
mechanobiology
have
revealed
the
profound
signals
diverse
cellular
responses
are
type
specific.
Notably,
numerous
studies
elucidated
pivotal
different
cues
as
regulatory
factors
influencing
various
processes,
including
spreading,
locomotion,
differentiation,
proliferation.
Given
these
insights,
is
unsurprising
cells
regulated
by
physical
intricately
linked
modulation
nanoparticle
uptake
kinetics
processing.
This
complex
interplay
underscores
significance
understanding
microenvironment
shaping
behaviors
and,
consequently,
how
interact
with
process
nanoparticles.
Nevertheless,
our
knowledge
localized
affect
internalization
processing
nanoparticles
remains
rather
limited.
A
significant
gap
exists
literature
concerning
systematic
analysis
might
bias
interactions
between
cells.
Hence,
aim
this
review
provide
comprehensive
critical
existing
regarding
influence
complicated
dynamics
cell-nanoparticle
interactions.
By
addressing
gap,
we
would
like
contribute
detailed