Biomedical potentials of alginate via physical, chemical, and biological modifications
Qiaoqiao Li,
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Dong Xu,
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Qin-Wei Dong
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
277, P. 134409 - 134409
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Language: Английский
Continuous‐Gradient Mineralized Hydrogel Synthesized via Gravitational Osmosis for Osteochondral Defect Repair
Rongtai Sun,
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Qiang Zhang,
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Congcong Yu
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
repair
of
hierarchical
osteochondral
defects
requires
complex
gradient
reconstruction
at
different
levels,
with
continuous‐gradient
mineralization
being
crucial.
Strategies
for
achieving
have
rarely
been
reported.
Here,
a
mineralized
hydrogel
is
prepared
using
simple
gravitational
osmosis
≈2
nm
amorphous
calcium
phosphate
nanocluster
(ACPC)
suspension
into
composite
organic
frameworks
regeneration.
During
infiltration,
ACPC
underwent
gradual
mineralization,
resulting
in
the
spontaneous
formation
hydroxyapatite
(HAP).
aligned
closely
normal
structure,
thereby
effectively
promoting
cartilage
and
subchondral
bone.
In
layer,
compounds
improved
oxidative
stress
environment
induced
by
injury
complemented
extracellular
matrix
cartilage.
bone
HAP
from
continuously
intracellular
accumulation
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs),
activating
calcium/calmodulin‐dependent
protein
kinase
2
(CaMK2)
osteogenic
differentiation
MSCs
through
signaling
pathway.
Ultimately,
compared
nongradient
hydrogel,
this
innovative
method
exhibited
significantly
enhanced
regeneration
capabilities
defects,
as
evidenced
metrics,
such
volume/tissue
volume
(BV/TV),
trabecular
thickness
(Tb.Th),
number
(Tb.N).
This
holistic
strategy
provides
hope
field
repair.
Language: Английский
Harnessing Theraoenergetics for Cartilage Regeneration: Development of a Therapeutic and Bioenergetic Loaded Janus Nanofiber Reinforced Hydrogel Composite for Cartilage Regeneration
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Advancements
in
tissue
engineering
and
regenerative
medicine
have
highlighted
different
strategies
of
designing
hydrogels
to
replicate
the
intricate
structure
cartilage
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
for
effective
regeneration.
However,
despite
efforts
meet
elevated
structural
mechanical
demands
repair,
researchers
often
overlook
challenging
environmental
conditions
at
damaged
sites
such
as
inflammation,
hypoxia,
limited
availability
nutrients
energy,
which
are
critical
supporting
The
insufficient
oxygen,
nutrient
availability,
oxidative
stress
avascular
limit
phosphorylation-mediated
bioenergetics
cells
needed
energy
required
anabolic
biosynthesis,
cell
division,
migration
during
repair.
Thus,
there
is
a
need
develop
an
advanced
approach
engineer
unique
hydrogel
system
that
not
only
provides
properties
but
also
integrates
therapeutics
(like
anti-inflammatory,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenging)
demand)
into
hydrogel,
may
offer
holistic
solution
repairing
defects
under
harsh
microenvironment.
In
this
study,
we
engineered
innovative
new
class
theraoenergetic
by
reinforcing
Janus
nanofiber
(JNF)
carrying
therapeutic
(MgO)
bioenergetic
(polyglutamic
acid),
PGA)
components
dual
network
photo-crosslinkable
hydrogel.
Reinforcement
JNF
microfragments
photo-crosslinking
synthesized
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
carboxymethyl
chitosan
(CMCh)
enhances
hydrogel's
800%
withstand
load
ensures
controlled
release
magnesium,
PGA
over
30
days.
Co-delivery
magnesium
with
helped
synergistically
reduce
intracellular
ROS
inflammatory
markers
IL-6
TNF-α,
providing
supportive
environment
enhancing
mitochondrial
metabolism
leading
active
proliferation
chondrogenic
differentiation
stem
deposit
glycosaminoglycan
(GAG)-rich
regenerate
cartilage.
developed
represents
promising
regenerating
microenvironment
treat
osteoarthritis,
rising
global
health
burden.
Language: Английский
An Injectable PEG/Diacerein‐Based Anti‐Inflammatory Hydrogel for Promoting Cartilage Regeneration: An In Vivo Study
Jing Mi,
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Linghui Meng,
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Yutian Wang
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et al.
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Cartilage
defects
are
common
joint
disorders
that,
if
left
untreated,
may
progress
to
severe
degenerative
conditions.
Inflammatory
response
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
cartilage
damage.
Hydrogels
incorporating
diacerein,
an
anti‐inflammatory
drug
used
clinical
settings,
can
mitigate
inflammation
that
impairs
repair.
It
is
hypothesized
direct
injection
hydrogel
scaffold
combining
diacerein
and
polydopamine
into
defect
sites
enhance
localized
treatment,
reduce
surgical
risks,
expedite
recovery.
Therefore,
this
study,
infused
with
developed
investigate
its
efficacy
for
restoration.
By
crosslinking
poly(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate,
four‐arm
polyethylene
glycol‐functionalized
hyaluronic
acid,
polydopamine,
injectable
superior
properties
achieved.
In
vitro
evaluations
confirm
mechanical
strength
biocompatibility
hydrogel,
vivo
studies
demonstrate
effectiveness
repair
activity
rat
model.
These
findings
indicate
hydrogels
promising
materials
addressing
advancing
tissue
engineering
biological
implantation
strategies.
Language: Английский
Exploring the Impact of Volumetric Additive Manufacturing of Photo-crosslinkable Gelatin on Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Behavior and Differentiation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
application
of
photo-crosslinkable
gelatin
hydrogels
(constituting
GelSH
and
GelNB)
for
biofabrication
using
volumetric
additive
manufacturing
(VAM).
Three
variants
were
prepared,
yielding
degree
substitutions
(DS)
39%,
54%,
63%,
GelNB
with
a
DS
60%,
alongside
GelNB-GelSH
formulations
at
concentrations
5,
7.5,
10%
(w/v).
Physico-chemical
analyses
confirmed
that
these
variations
led
to
differences
in
mass
swelling
ratio
mechanical
properties.
VAM
enabled
fabrication
complex,
high-fidelity
3D
structures
from
optimized
formulations,
demonstrating
its
capacity
encapsulate
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
within
biomimetic
matrix.
Compared
film
casted
constructs,
VAM-printed
scaffolds
exhibited
significantly
higher
ALP
activity
calcium
deposition,
confirming
effective
osteogenesis.
Conversely,
chondrogenic
adipogenic
differentiation
more
pronounced
groups
due
their
lower
crosslinking
density
compressive
elastic
modulus,
emphasizing
role
environment
guiding
cell
differentiation.
highlights
potential
produce
complex
functional
hydrogel
tissue
engineering,
lays
groundwork
future
work
on
finetuning
bioresin
enhance
across
multiple
lineages
various
engineering
applications,
including
softer
tissues.
Figure
investigates
(GelSH
(VAM)
biofabrication.
Different
influenced
produced
encapsulating
cells,
enhancing
osteogenesis
compared
film-cast
constructs.
The
findings
highlight
VAM’s
optimizing
bioresins
multi-lineage
differentiation,
Language: Английский
Preparation and characterization of photocrosslinked bletilla striata polysaccharide/hyaluronic acid injectable hydrogels
Yilong Wei,
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Yanan Jiang,
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Doudou Ma
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et al.
International Journal of Polymeric Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: March 24, 2025
Language: Английский
An Anti-Oxidative Bioink for Cartilage Tissue Engineering Applications
Xin Chen,
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Mengni Yang,
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Zheng Zhou
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et al.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 37 - 37
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Since
chondrocytes
are
highly
vulnerable
to
oxidative
stress,
an
anti-oxidative
bioink
combined
with
3D
bioprinting
may
facilitate
its
applications
in
cartilage
tissue
engineering.
We
developed
methacrylate-modified
rutin
(RTMA)
as
additional
bioactive
component
and
glycidyl
methacrylate
silk
fibroin
a
biomaterial
component.
Bioink
containing
0%
RTMA
was
used
the
control
sample.
Compared
hydrogel
samples
produced
bioink,
solidified
bioinks
displayed
similar
porous
microstructure,
which
is
suitable
for
cell
adhesion
migration,
transportation
of
nutrients
wastes.
Among
photo-cured
prepared
sample
1
mg/mL
(RTMA-1)
showed
good
degradation,
promising
mechanical
properties,
best
cytocompatibility,
it
selected
further
investigation.
Based
on
results
tests,
RTMA-1
exhibited
printability
high
shape
fidelity.
The
demonstrated
that
reduced
intracellular
stress
encapsulated
under
H2O2
stimulation,
from
upregulation
COLII
AGG
downregulation
MMP13
MMP1.
By
using
vitro
vivo
our
data
suggest
significantly
enhanced
regeneration
maturation
compared
indicating
this
can
be
engineering
future.
Language: Английский