Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(19)
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Abstract
The
occurrence
of
osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
highly
associated
with
the
inflammatory
hypoxic
microenvironment.
Yet
currently
no
attention
has
been
paid
to
fabricating
hypoxia‐responsive
platforms
for
OA
treatment.
Herein,
an
injectable
hydrogel
microsphere
system
(HAM‐SA@HCQ)
focusing
on
inflamed
joint
prepared
methacrylate‐modified
sulfonated
azocalix[4]arene
(SAC4A‐MA),
methacrylated
hyaluronic
acid
(HA‐MA),
and
dithiol‐terminated
matrix
metalloproteinase
13
(MMP‐13)
sensitive
peptide
via
a
microfluidic
device
photo
crosslinking
technique,
followed
by
encapsulation
anti‐inflammatory
drug
hydroxychloroquine
(HCQ)
through
host–guest
interaction.
Owing
hydrophobic
deep
cavity,
phenolic
units,
azo
bonds
SAC4A‐MA,
microspheres
show
strong
loading
capacity,
prominent
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenging
capability,
specific
release
ability.
In
tissue
microenvironment,
undergo
degradation
excessive
MMP‐13
HCQ
under
hypoxia
condition,
which
synergizes
ROS‐scavenging
calixarene
inhibit
response
macrophages.
After
being
injected
into
OA‐inflamed
joint,
HAM‐SA@HCQ
can
significantly
attenuate
oxidative
stress,
downregulate
expression
hypoxia‐induced
factor‐1α
cytokines,
prevent
cartilage
from
destroyed.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. 100522 - 100522
Published: Dec. 21, 2022
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
a
collective
term
for
nanoscale
or
microscale
secreted
by
cells
that
play
important
biological
roles.
Mesenchymal
stem
class
of
with
the
potential
self-healing
and
multidirectional
differentiation.
In
recent
years,
numerous
studies
have
shown
EVs,
especially
those
mesenchymal
cells,
can
promote
repair
regeneration
various
tissues
and,
thus,
significant
in
regenerative
medicine.
However,
due
to
rapid
clearance
capacity
circulatory
system,
EVs
barely
able
act
persistently
at
specific
sites
target
tissues.
Hydrogels
good
biocompatibility
loose
porous
structural
properties
allow
them
serve
as
EV
carriers,
thereby
prolonging
retention
certain
areas
slowing
release
EVs.
When
needed
function
sites,
EV-loaded
hydrogels
stand
an
excellent
approach.
this
review,
we
first
introduce
sources,
roles,
extraction
characterization
methods
describe
their
current
application
status.
We
then
review
different
types
discuss
factors
influencing
abilities
carry
summarize
several
strategies
loading
into
characterizing
hydrogels.
Furthermore,
applications
tissue
repair.
This
article
concludes
summary
state
research
on
outlook
future
directions,
which
hope
will
provide
promising
ideas
researchers.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 20, 2022
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
degenerative
illness
that
greatly
impacts
the
life
quality
of
patients.
Currently,
therapeutic
approaches
for
OA
are
very
limited
in
clinical.
The
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
derived
from
different
mesenchymal
stem
cells
displayed
prominent
effect
on
OA.
But
most
EVs
have
resources
and
risks
host
rejection,
immunological
response,
etc.
Human
umbilical
cord
(hUCMSCs)
hold
advantages
easy
availability,
minimal
immune
excellent
immunomodulatory
effects,
although
hUCMSCs-EVs
seldom
been
applied
Herein,
we
investigated
potential
anti-inflammatory
effects
treatment
In
our
results,
promoted
polarization
M2-type
macrophages
expression
anti-inflammation-related
cytokines
(IL-10).
Notably,
supernate
M2
induced
by
inhibited
level
inflammation-associated
factors
chondrocytes
caused
IL-1β.
Further,
injection
articular
lumen
ameliorated
progression
exerted
chondroprotective
based
joint
model
created
surgical
transection
anterior
cruciate
ligament
(ACLT).
addition,
found
five
highly
enriched
miRNAs
hUCMSCs-EVs,
including
has-miR-122-5p,
has-miR-148a-3p,
has-miR-486-5p,
has-miR-let-7a-5p,
has-miR-100-5p
High-throughput
sequencing
miRNAs,
with
targeted
genes
mainly
PI3K-Akt
signaling
pathway.
Furthermore,
also
detected
protein
abundance
using
liquidation
chromatography
tandem
quadrupole
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS)
analysis.
Thus,
study
indicates
can
alleviate
cartilage
degradation
during
progression,
mechanically
may
through
delivering
key
proteins
modulating
pathway
mediated
to
promote
macrophage,
exhibiting
potent
potential.
current
findings
suggest
might
serve
as
new
reagent
therapy
Gels,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 301 - 301
Published: May 15, 2022
Due
to
their
good
absorption,
satisfactory
biocompatibility,
and
high
safety,
hydrogels
have
been
widely
used
in
the
field
of
biomedicine,
including
for
drug
delivery
tissue
regeneration.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
characteristics
crosslinking
methods
natural
synthetic
hydrogels.
Then,
highlight
design
principle
intelligent
(i.e.,
responsive
hydrogels)
release.
Moreover,
application
release
engineering,
limitations
research
directions
hydrogel
engineering
are
also
considered.
We
hope
that
review
can
provide
a
reference
follow-up
studies
related
fields.
Smart Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
common
disease
that
endangers
millions
of
middle-aged
and
elderly
people
worldwide.
Researchers
from
different
fields
have
made
great
efforts
achieved
remarkable
progress
in
the
pathogenesis
treatment
OA.
However,
there
still
no
cure
for
In
this
review,
we
discuss
OA
summarize
current
clinical
therapies.
Moreover,
introduce
various
natural
synthetic
biomaterials
drug
release,
cartilage
transplantation,
joint
lubricant
during
treatment.
We
also
present
our
perspectives
insights
on
future.
hope
review
will
foster
communication
collaboration
among
biological,
clinical,
biomaterial
researchers,
paving
way
therapeutic
breakthroughs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(49)
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Abstract
Hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
is
an
attractive
anionic
polysaccharide
polymer
with
inherent
pharmacological
properties
and
versatile
chemical
groups
for
modification.
Due
to
their
water
retention
ability,
biocompatibility,
biodegradation,
cluster
of
differentiation‐44
targeting,
highly
designable
capacity,
HA
hydrogels
have
been
emerging
biomaterial,
showing
tailoring
performance
in
terms
modifications
hydrogel
forms.
Various
preparation
technologies
developed
the
fabrication
unique
structures
functions.
They
utilized
diverse
biomedical
applications
like
drug
delivery
tissue
engineering
scaffolds.
Herein,
this
review
comprehensively
summarizes
derivatives
different
molecule
weights
functional
modifications.
Then
various
methods
obtain
forms
nanogel,
nanofiber,
microparticle,
microneedle
patch,
injectable
hydrogel,
scaffold
are
reviewed
as
well.
The
emphasis
focused
on
shining
these
anti‐bacteria,
anti‐inflammation,
wound
healing,
cancer
treatment,
regenerative
medicine,
psoriasis
diagnosis,
etc.
potentials
prospects
subsequently
given
inspire
further
investigation,
aiming
at
accelerating
product
translation
from
research
clinic.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(26)
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Abstract
Cartilage
degeneration
is
among
the
fundamental
reasons
behind
disability
and
pain
across
globe.
Numerous
approaches
have
been
employed
to
treat
cartilage
diseases.
Nevertheless,
none
shown
acceptable
outcomes
in
long
run.
In
this
regard,
convergence
of
tissue
engineering
microfabrication
principles
can
allow
developing
more
advanced
microfluidic
technologies,
thus
offering
attractive
alternatives
current
treatments
traditional
constructs
used
applications.
Herein,
developments
involving
hydrogel‐based
scaffolds,
promising
structures
for
regeneration,
ranging
from
hydrogels
with
channels
prepared
by
devices,
that
enable
therapeutic
delivery
cells,
drugs,
growth
factors,
as
well
cartilage‐related
organ‐on‐chips
are
reviewed.
Thereafter,
anatomy
types
damages,
present
treatment
options
briefly
overviewed.
Various
introduced,
advantages
scaffolds
over
thoroughly
discussed.
Furthermore,
available
technologies
fabricating
chips
presented.
The
preclinical
clinical
applications
regeneration
development
time
further
explained.
developments,
recent
key
challenges,
prospects
should
be
considered
so
develop
systems
repair
highlighted.
Biomaterials Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
Plastic
surgery
is
a
discipline
that
uses
surgical
methods
or
tissue
transplantation
to
repair,
reconstruct
and
beautify
the
defects
deformities
of
human
tissues
organs.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
bioprinting
has
gained
widespread
attention
because
it
enables
fine
customization
implants
in
patient's
area
preoperatively
while
avoiding
some
adverse
reactions
complications
traditional
approaches.
In
this
paper,
we
review
recent
research
advances
application
3D
plastic
surgery.
We
first
introduce
printing
process
basic
principles
technology,
revealing
advantages
disadvantages
different
technologies.
Then,
describe
currently
available
materials,
dissect
rationale
for
special
dynamic
(4D
bioprinting)
achieved
by
varying
combination
strategy
materials.
Later,
focus
on
viable
clinical
applications
effects
Finally,
summarize
discuss
challenges
prospects
believe
can
contribute
further
development
provide
lessons
related
research.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 77 - 87
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Knee
osteoarthritis
is
a
chronic
disease
caused
by
the
deterioration
of
knee
joint
due
to
various
factors
such
as
aging,
trauma,
and
obesity,
nonrenewable
nature
injured
cartilage
makes
treatment
challenging.
Here,
we
present
three-dimensional
(3D)
printed
porous
multilayer
scaffold
based
on
cold-water
fish
skin
gelatin
for
osteoarticular
regeneration.
To
make
scaffold,
was
combined
with
sodium
alginate
increase
viscosity,
printability,
mechanical
strength,
hybrid
hydrogel
according
pre-designed
specific
structure
using
3D
printing
technology.
Then,
scaffolds
underwent
double-crosslinking
process
enhance
their
strength
even
further.
These
mimic
original
network
in
way
that
allows
chondrocytes
adhere,
proliferate,
communicate
each
other,
transport
nutrients,
prevent
further
damage
joint.
More
importantly,
found
were
nonimmunogenic,
nontoxic,
biodegradable.
We
also
implanted
into
defective
rat
12
weeks
achieved
satisfactory
repair
results
this
animal
model.
Thus,
may
have
broad
application
potential
regenerative
medicine.
There
are
still
challenges
in
applying
drug
nanocarriers
for
situ
sustained
macrophage
targeting
and
regulation,
due
to
the
rapid
clearance
of
burst
release
vivo.
Herein,
a
nanomicelle-hydrogel
microsphere,
characterized
by
its
macrophage-targeted
nanosized
secondary
structure
that
allows
it
accurately
bind
M1
macrophages
through
active
endocytosis,
is
employed
addresses
insufficient
osteoarthritis
therapeutic
efficacy
caused
nanocarriers.
The
3-dimensional
microsphere
can
prevent
escape
nanomicelle,
thus
keeping
joints,
while
ligand-guided
carry
drugs
target
enter
macrophages,
via
transition
from
hydrophobicity
hydrophilicity
nanomicelles
under
inflammatory
stimulation
inside
macrophages.
experiments
show
sustainably
regulate
more
than
14
days
attenuate
local
"cytokine
storm"
continuous
apoptosis
promotion
polarization
inhibition.
This
micro/nano-hydrogel
system
shows
excellent
ability
macrophage,
realizes
improvement
utilization
thereby
be
potential
platform
treating
macrophage-related
diseases.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(34)
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
The
development
of
bioactive
scaffolds
by
mimicking
bone
tissue
extracellular
matrix
is
promising
for
regeneration.
Herein,
inspired
the
composition,
a
novel
pearl
powder
(PP)
hybrid
fish
gelatin
methacrylate
(GelMa)
hydrogel
scaffold
loaded
with
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(VEGF)
regeneration
presented.
With
help
microfluidic-assisted
3D
printing
technology,
composition
and
structure
can
be
accurately
controlled
to
meet
clinical
requirements.
combination
skin
GelMa
PP
also
endowed
good
biocompatibility,
cell
adhesion,
osteogenic
differentiation
ability.
Moreover,
release
VEGF
enables
promote
angiogenesis.
Thus,
in
proposed
could
accelerated
under
synergic
effect
osteogenesis
angiogenesis,
which
has
been
proved
rat
skull
defect
model.
These
features
indicate
that
will
an
ideal
candidate
applications.