Gels,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(10), P. 606 - 606
Published: Sept. 21, 2022
Hydrogels
have
been
extensively
used
as
scaffolds
in
tissue
engineering
for
cell
adhesion,
proliferation,
migration,
and
differentiation
because
of
their
high-water
content
biocompatibility
similarity
to
the
extracellular
matrix.
However,
submicron
or
nanosized
pore
networks
within
hydrogels
severely
limit
survival
regeneration.
In
recent
years,
application
macroporous
has
received
considerable
attention.
The
structure
not
only
facilitates
nutrient
transportation
metabolite
discharge
but
also
provides
more
space
behavior
formation.
Several
strategies
creating
functionalizing
reported.
This
review
began
with
an
overview
advantages
challenges
regulation
cellular
behavior.
addition,
advanced
methods
preparation
modulate
were
discussed.
Finally,
future
research
related
fields
was
Cell Proliferation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(9)
Published: March 7, 2023
Macrophages
are
multifunctional
immune
system
cells
that
essential
for
the
mechanical
stimulation-induced
control
of
metabolism.
Piezo1
is
a
non-selective
calcium
channel
expressed
in
multifarious
tissues
to
convey
signals.
Here,
cellular
model
tension
was
used
study
effect
stretch
on
phenotypic
transformation
macrophages
and
its
mechanism.
An
indirect
co-culture
explore
macrophage
activation
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
(BMSCs),
treadmill
running
validate
mechanism
vivo
vitro
studies.
p53
acetylated
deacetylated
by
as
result
strain
being
detected
Piezo1.
This
process
able
polarize
towards
M2
secretes
transforming
growth
factor-beta
(TGF-β1),
which
subsequently
stimulates
BMSCs
migration,
proliferation
osteogenic
differentiation.
Knockdown
inhibits
conversion
reparative
phenotype,
thereby
affecting
remodelling.
Blockade
TGF-β
I,
II
receptors
significantly
reduced
exercise-increased
mass
mice.
In
conclusion,
we
showed
causes
influx,
deacetylation,
polarization
TGF-β1
release
through
These
events
support
BMSC
osteogenesis.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Biomaterial
wound
dressings,
such
as
hydrogels,
interact
with
host
cells
to
regulate
tissue
repair.
This
study
investigates
how
crosslinking
of
gelatin-based
hydrogels
influences
immune
and
stromal
cell
behavior
healing
in
female
mice.
We
observe
that
softer,
lightly
crosslinked
promote
greater
cellular
infiltration
result
smaller
scars
compared
stiffer,
heavily
hydrogels.
Using
single-cell
RNA
sequencing,
we
further
show
increase
inflammation
lead
the
formation
a
distinct
macrophage
subpopulation
exhibiting
signs
oxidative
activity
fusion.
Conversely,
are
more
readily
taken
up
by
macrophages
integrated
within
tissue.
The
physical
properties
differentially
affect
fibroblast
interactions,
promoting
pro-fibrotic
drives
fusion
through
RANKL
signaling.
These
findings
suggest
tuning
can
guide
responses
improve
healing,
offering
insights
for
designing
better
biomaterials
treatment.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11)
Published: March 13, 2024
Tissue-resident
macrophages
play
important
roles
in
tissue
homeostasis
and
repair.
However,
how
monitor
maintain
integrity
is
not
well
understood.
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
a
key
structural
organizational
component
of
all
tissues.
Here,
we
find
that
sense
the
mechanical
properties
ECM
to
regulate
specific
repair
program.
We
show
macrophage
mechanosensing
mediated
by
cytoskeletal
remodeling
can
be
performed
three-dimensional
environments
through
noncanonical,
integrin-independent
mechanism
analogous
amoeboid
migration.
these
dynamics
also
integrate
biochemical
signaling
colony-stimulating
factor
1
ultimately
chromatin
accessibility
control
mechanosensitive
gene
expression
This
study
identifies
an
"amoeboid"
mode
which
may
fibrosis.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
plays
critical
roles
in
cytoskeletal
support,
biomechanical
transduction
and
biochemical
signal
transformation.
Tumor-associated
macrophage
(TAM)
function
is
regulated
by
stiffness
solid
tumors
often
associated
with
poor
prognosis.
ECM
stiffness-induced
mechanical
cues
can
activate
cell
membrane
mechanoreceptors
corresponding
mechanotransducers
the
cytoplasm,
modulating
phenotype
of
TAMs.
Currently,
tuning
TAM
polarization
through
stimulation
has
received
increasing
attention,
whereas
its
effect
on
fate
rarely
been
summarized.
A
better
understanding
relationship
between
will
contribute
to
development
new
strategies
for
cancer
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
first
introduced
overall
stiffness,
analyzed
changes
mediated
tumor
progression,
finally
summarized
effects
targeting
prognosis
provide
insight
into
field.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(23)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Foreign
body
reaction
(FBR)
is
a
prevalent
yet
often
overlooked
pathological
phenomenon,
particularly
within
the
field
of
biomedical
implantation.
The
presence
FBR
poses
heavy
burden
on
both
medical
and
socioeconomic
systems.
This
review
seeks
to
elucidate
protein
“fingerprint”
implant
materials,
which
generated
by
physiochemical
properties
materials
themselves.
In
this
review,
activity
macrophages,
formation
foreign
giant
cells
(FBGCs),
development
fibrosis
capsules
in
context
are
introduced.
Additionally,
relationship
between
various
elucidated
detail,
as
an
overview
existing
approaches
technologies
employed
alleviate
FBR.
Finally,
significance
components
(metallic
non‐metallic
materials),
surface
CHEMISTRY
(charge
wettability),
physical
characteristics
(topography,
roughness,
stiffness)
establishing
also
well
documented.
conclusion,
aims
emphasize
importance
provides
current
perspectives
developing
with
anti‐FBR
properties.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(5), P. 572 - 591
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
cardiovascular
system
provides
blood
supply
throughout
the
body
and
as
such
is
perpetually
applying
mechanical
forces
to
cells
tissues.
Thus,
this
primed
with
mechanosensory
structures
that
respond
adapt
changes
in
stimuli.
Since
their
discovery
2010,
PIEZO
ion
channels
have
dominated
field
of
mechanobiology.
These
been
proposed
long-sought-after
mechanosensitive
excitatory
involved
touch
proprioception
mammals.
However,
more
pieces
evidence
point
importance
activities
disease
development.
channel-related
cardiac
functions
include
transducing
hemodynamic
endothelial
vascular
cells,
red
cell
homeostasis,
platelet
aggregation,
arterial
pressure
regulation,
among
others.
contribute
pathological
conditions
including
hypertrophy
pulmonary
hypertension
congenital
syndromes
generalized
lymphatic
dysplasia
xerocytosis.
In
review,
we
highlight
recent
advances
understanding
role
diseases.
Achievements
quickly
expanding
should
open
a
new
road
for
efficient
control
PIEZO-related
diseases
functions.
Military Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 18, 2024
Abstract
Scar
formation
resulting
from
burns
or
severe
trauma
can
significantly
compromise
the
structural
integrity
of
skin
and
lead
to
permanent
loss
appendages,
ultimately
impairing
its
normal
physiological
function.
Accumulating
evidence
underscores
potential
targeted
modulation
mechanical
cues
enhance
regeneration,
promoting
scarless
repair
by
influencing
extracellular
microenvironment
driving
phenotypic
transitions.
The
field
appendage
regeneration
has
witnessed
remarkable
advancements
in
utilization
biomaterials
with
distinct
physical
properties.
However,
a
comprehensive
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
remains
somewhat
elusive,
limiting
broader
application
these
innovations.
In
this
review,
we
present
two
promising
biomaterial-based
approaches
aimed
at
bolstering
regenerative
capacity
compromised
skin.
first
approach
involves
leveraging
specific
biophysical
properties
create
an
optimal
environment
that
supports
cellular
activities
essential
for
regeneration.
second
centers
on
harnessing
forces
exerted
plasticity,
facilitating
efficient
reprogramming
and,
consequently,
appendages.
summary,
manipulation
using
strategies
holds
significant
promise
as
supplementary
achieving
wound
healing,
coupled
restoration
multiple
functions.