Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 1041 - 1041
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
osteogenic
potential
of
mesenchymal
stromal
cell
(MSC)
spheroids
combined
with
basic
fibroblast
growth
factor
(bFGF)
in
a
mouse
femur
fracture
model.
To
begin,
MSC
were
generated,
and
expression
key
trophic
factors
(
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(28)
Published: July 2, 2024
Mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
are
essential
in
regenerative
medicine.
However,
conventional
expansion
and
harvesting
methods
often
fail
to
maintain
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
components,
which
crucial
for
their
functionality
efficacy
therapeutic
applications.
Here,
we
introduce
a
bone
marrow-inspired
macroporous
hydrogel
designed
large-scale
production
of
MSC–ECM
spheroids.
Through
soft-templating
approach
leveraging
liquid–liquid
phase
separation,
engineer
hydrogels
with
customizable
features,
including
pore
size,
stiffness,
bioactive
ligand
distribution,
enzyme-responsive
degradability.
These
tailored
environments
conducive
optimal
MSC
proliferation
ease
harvesting.
We
find
that
soft
enhance
mechanotransduction
MSCs,
establishing
standard
hydrogel-based
3D
cell
culture.
Within
these
hydrogels,
MSCs
exist
as
both
cohesive
spheroids,
preserving
innate
vitality,
migrating
entities
actively
secrete
functional
ECM
proteins.
Additionally,
also
gentle,
enzymatic
method
breaks
down
allowing
secreted
naturally
form
spheroids
display
heightened
stemness
differentiation
capacity,
mirroring
benefits
native
milieu.
Our
research
underscores
significance
sophisticated
materials
design
nurturing
distinct
subpopulations,
facilitating
generation
enhanced
potential.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 101531 - 101531
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
technology
has
shown
significant
promise
in
the
medical
field,
particularly
orthopedics,
prosthetics,
tissue
engineering,
and
pharmaceutical
preparations.
This
review
focuses
on
innovative
application
of
3D
addressing
challenges
osteonecrosis
femoral
head
(ONFH).
Unlike
traditional
hip
replacement
surgery,
which
is
often
suboptimal
for
younger
patients,
offers
precise
localization
necrotic
areas
ability
to
create
personalized
implants.
By
integrating
advanced
biomaterials,
this
a
promising
strategy
approach
early
hip-preserving
treatments.
Additionally,
3D-printed
bone
engineering
scaffolds
can
mimic
natural
environment,
promoting
regeneration
vascularization.
In
future,
potential
extends
combining
with
artificial
intelligence
optimizing
treatment
plans,
developing
materials
enhanced
bioactivity
compatibility,
translating
these
innovations
from
laboratory
clinical
practice.
demonstrates
how
uniquely
addresses
critical
ONFH
treatment,
including
insufficient
vascularization,
poor
mechanical
stability,
limited
long-term
success
conventional
therapies.
introducing
gradient
porous
scaffolds,
bioactive
material
coatings,
AI-assisted
design,
work
outlines
novel
strategies
improve
interventions.
These
advancements
not
only
enhance
efficacy
but
also
pave
way
findings
into
applications.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 16, 2025
Hydrogels
are
extensively
utilized
in
stem
cell-based
tissue
regeneration,
providing
a
supportive
environment
that
facilitates
cell
survival,
differentiation,
and
integration
with
surrounding
tissues.
However,
designing
hydrogels
for
regenerating
hard
tissues
like
bone
presents
significant
challenges.
Here,
we
introduce
macroporous
spatiotemporally
programmed
mechanical
properties
cell-driven
regeneration.
Using
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
interfacial
supramolecular
self-assembly
of
protein
fibres,
the
structure
provide
ample
space
to
prevent
contact
inhibition
during
proliferation.
The
rigid
fibre-coated
pore
shell
provides
sustained
cues
guiding
osteodifferentiation
protecting
against
loads.
Temporally,
hydrogel
exhibits
tunable
degradation
rates
can
synchronize
new
deposition
some
extent.
By
integrating
localized
heterogeneity,
structures,
surface
chemistry,
regenerative
degradability,
demonstrate
efficacy
these
cell-encapsulated
rabbit
porcine
models.
This
marks
substantial
advancement
tailoring
cell-assisted
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(45)
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Constructing
hydrogels
with
spatially
heterogeneous
structures
are
crucial
for
unlocking
novel
applications.
To
this
end,
selectively
removing
a
specific
portion
of
by
facile
and
intricate
destructive
strategies
is
worth
exploring.
Herein,
“contact‐destructive”
hydrogel
actuator
presented,
composed
dynamic
network
doped
hydrophilic
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG).
The
behavior
the
attributed
to
surface
tension‐induced
spreading
effect
enhanced
water
absorption
due
additive
PEG.
Parameters
that
act
on
these
mechanisms
used
control
destruction
hydrogel.
During
process,
exhibits
locomotion
routes
predetermined
graphic
pattern
aid
3D
printing.
Additionally,
such
self‐destructive
can
be
terminated
UV
light
irradiation
when
PEG
replaced
poly(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA).
Significantly,
diverse
applications
including
controllable
collapse,
self‐erasing,
on‐demand
cell
release,
realized
These
results
demonstrate
present
has
great
values
in
soft
robotics,
anti‐counterfeiting,
controlled
drug
delivery,
other
related
fields.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Bacterial
infection,
a
complex
wound
microenvironment,
and
persistent
inflammatory
response
in
acute
wounds
can
result
delayed
healing
abnormal
scar
formation,
thereby
compromising
the
normal
function
aesthetic
appearance
of
skin
tissue.
This
issue
represents
one
most
challenging
problems
clinical
practice.
study
aims
to
develop
hydrogel
dressing
specifically
designed
for
treatment
wounds,
providing
immediate
effective
protection
affected
areas.
innovation
seeks
offer
novel
advanced
solution
management
wounds.
In
this
study,
composite
scaffold
was
synthesized
through
reaction
between
oxidized
glycyrrhizic
acid
carboxymethyl
chitosan
Schiff
base.
The
material
properties
were
systematically
characterized,
its
biocompatibility
antibacterial
efficacy
rigorously
evaluated.
A
rat
model
established
compare
multiple
groups,
assessing
impact
on
microenvironment
repair.
results
demonstrated
that
OGA-CMCS
exhibited
excellent
injectability,
biocompatibility,
properties.
It
capable
enhancing
which
turn
influenced
polarization
macrophages
from
M1
M2
phenotype,
mitigating
response,
promoting
angiogenesis
granulation
tissue
regeneration,
accelerating
healing.
successfully
developed
glycyrrhizin-based
dressing,
not
only
introduces
innovative
approaches
emergency
surface
defects
but
also
provides
an
experimental
foundation.
is
anticipated
contribute
significantly
addressing
relevant
challenges.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
In
stem
cell
therapies,
small
extracellular
vesicles
(sEVs)
are
extremely
limited
in
application
due
to
their
production.
Here,
we
propose
a
new
concept
of
"cellular
self-stimulation"
and
develop
cost-effective
method
for
the
preparation
sEVs,
which
enables
conversion
cellular
traction
self-generated
stimulation
through
piezoionic
hydrogels
enhances
ability
cells
secrete
sEVs
by
more
than
an
order
magnitude.
The
adherent
leads
deformation
substrate,
turn
translates
into
millivolt-level
electrical
signal
acting
on
itself,
stimulating
produce
sEVs.
These
remain
biologically
intact
have
shown
excellent
efficacy
vitro
vivo
assays,
confirming
superior
therapeutic
potential
high
concentrations
This
provides
strong
impetus
development
dissemination
therapies.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
Basement
membrane,
the
specialized
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
that
compartmentalizes
endothelial
and
epithelial
cells,
is
final
frontier
in
bioengineering.
The
fibrillar
collagens
(Col
I
Col
III)
of
interstitial
are
commonly
used
for
tissue
modeling,
but
networking
scaffold
basement
membrane
(human
IV
VI)
remain
elusive.
Commercial
hydrogels
like
Matrigel
simulate
ill-defined,
dilute,
variable
contain
murine
proteins.
Here,
we
investigated
whether
human
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
could
be
to
produce
3D
scaffolds
amenable
decellularization
downstream
applications
Using
a
xeno-free,
process,
MSCs
from
placenta,
umbilical
cord,
bone
marrow
adipose
tissues
were
cultivated
as
adherent
multilayers
or
free-floating
spheroids.
Matrix
assembly
was
assessed
daily
by
fluorescence
imaging
western
blot,
revealing
de
novo,
systematic,
development.
Notably,
these
rich
membrane-specific
components
VI.
Interestingly,
observed
distinct
combinations
alpha
chains
other
depending
on
their
origin.
Ongoing
work
aims
combine
this
intrinsic
patterning
with
strategic
process
parameters
refine
composition
resemble
target
tissues,
develop
assays
processes
angiogenesis
incorporate
relevant
biology
readout.