Brain‐X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Abstract
As
an
etiological
factor
underlying
physical
and
mental
disability
in
humans,
peripheral
nerve
injuries
(PNIs)
can
induce
pain,
sensory
impairment,
disability.
Despite
their
regenerative
ability,
nerves
cannot
self‐repair
after
severe
defects.
While
grafting
is
the
gold
standard
for
treatment
of
PNIs,
it
limited
by
graft
versus
host
reactions,
surgical
complications,
donor
nerves.
field
material
science
continues
to
develop,
hydrogels
have
been
proposed
use
PNI
repair
biomodification,
targeted
modification,
or
loading
with
biological
factors
cells.
This
article
reviewed
research
advances
used
repair,
including
simple
composite
functionalized
loaded
Based
on
findings
from
these
reviews,
we
determined
that
further
clarification
mechanisms
action
modulating
cellular
functions
necessary.
In
addition,
there
a
need
explore
synergistic
effect
novel
other
biological,
physical,
biochemical
factors.
clinical
trials
are
still
limited,
scientific
efforts
expected
promote
application
repair.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 114 - 114
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Meniscus
tissue
engineering
(MTE)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
strategy
for
meniscus
repair
and
regeneration.
As
versatile
platforms,
hydrogels
have
gained
significant
attention
in
this
field,
they
possess
tunable
properties
that
allow
them
to
mimic
native
extracellular
matrices
provide
suitable
microenvironment.
Additionally,
can
be
minimally
invasively
injected
adjusted
match
the
shape
of
implant
site.
They
conveniently
effectively
deliver
bioactive
additives
demonstrate
good
compatibility
with
other
functional
materials.
These
inherent
qualities
made
hydrogel
candidate
therapeutic
approaches
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
advancements
research
on
application
engineering.
Firstly,
biomaterials
crosslinking
strategies
used
formation
are
summarized
analyzed.
Subsequently,
role
additives,
including
cells,
growth
factors,
active
products,
facilitating
regeneration
is
thoroughly
discussed.
Furthermore,
we
summarize
key
issues
designing
MTE.
Finally,
conclude
current
challenges
encountered
by
applications
suggest
potential
solutions
addressing
these
field
We
hope
resource
researchers
practitioners
interested
thereby
exploration
new
design
possibilities.
Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(1), P. 156 - 174
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
degenerative
disease
closely
associated
with
Anoikis.
The
objective
of
this
work
was
to
discover
novel
transcriptome-based
anoikis-related
biomarkers
and
pathways
for
OA
progression.The
microarray
datasets
GSE114007
GSE89408
were
downloaded
using
the
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database.
A
collection
genes
linked
anoikis
has
been
collected
from
GeneCards
intersection
differential
(DEARGs)
identified
Venn
diagram.
Infiltration
analyses
used
identify
study
differentially
expressed
(DEGs).
Anoikis
clustering
DEGs.
By
gene
clustering,
two
subgroups
formed
GSE152805
analyse
cartilage
on
single
cell
level.
10
DEARGs
by
lasso
analysis,
subtypes
constructed.
MEgreen
module
found
in
WGCNA
MEturquoise
most
significant
clusters
WGCNA.
XGB,
SVM,
RF,
GLM
models
five
hub
(CDH2,
SHCBP1,
SCG2,
C10orf10,
P
FKFB3),
diagnostic
model
built
these
performed
well
training
validation
cohorts.
analysing
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
data
GSE152805,
including
25,852
cells
6
cartilage.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 4394 - 4408
Published: April 8, 2024
Articular
cartilage
defects
caused
by
trauma
or
osteoarthritis
remain
a
significant
challenge
in
clinical
practice
due
to
their
poor
self-healing
capacity.
Current
approaches
are
generally
limited
complex
procedures
certain
postoperation
complications.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
develop
an
effective
strategy
for
one-step
repair
with
long-term
functional
regeneration.
This
study
reports
the
creation
of
injectable
hydrogel
composed
decellularized
extracellular
matrix
(CdECM)
and
hyaluronic
acid
methacrylate
(HAMA).
In
presence
photoinitiator
ruthenium
(Ru)/sodium
persulfate
(SPS),
visible
light
(450
nm)
not
only
triggered
polymerization
CdECM
HAMA
form
stable
1
min
but
also
facilitated
tyrosine
cross-links
between
biotissue
without
any
further
moiety
grafting,
which
cannot
be
achieved
routinely
used
photoinitiators
provides
hybrid
bioadhesive
properties.
dual-network
demonstrated
robust
adhesion
strength
significantly
enhanced
mechanical
performance
comparison
that
alone.
Further
vitro
culture
promotive
effect
on
encapsulated
porcine
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
toward
chondrogenic
differentiation
after
21
days
incubation
compared
HAMA.
Through
vivo
subcutaneous
implantation
mouse
model
two
4
weeks,
we
illustrated
has
improved
biocompatibility
Thus,
presented
promising
biomaterial
regeneration
through
minimally
invasive
arthroscopic
injection
practice.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 28, 2023
With
the
increase
in
human
lifespan
and
aggravation
of
global
aging,
incidence
osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
increasing
annually.
To
better
manage
control
progression
OA,
prompt
diagnosis
treatment
for
early-stage
OA
are
important.
However,
a
sensitive
diagnostic
modality
therapy
early
have
not
been
well
developed.
The
exosome
class
extracellular
vesicles
containing
bioactive
substances,
that
can
be
delivered
directly
from
original
cells
to
neighboring
modulate
cellular
activities
through
intercellular
communication.
In
recent
years,
exosomes
considered
important
OA.
Synovial
fluid
its
encapsulated
e.g.,
microRNA,
lncRNA,
proteins,
only
distinguish
stages
but
also
prevent
by
targeting
cartilage
or
indirectly
modulating
immune
microenvironment
joints.
this
mini-review,
we
include
studies
on
therapeutic
modalities
hope
provide
new
direction
disease
future.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 4228 - 4228
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Injectable
bioadhesive
hydrogels,
known
for
their
capacity
to
carry
substances
and
adaptability
in
processing,
offer
great
potential
across
various
biomedical
applications.
They
are
especially
promising
minimally
invasive
stem
cell-based
therapies
treating
cartilage
damage.
This
approach
harnesses
readily
available
mesenchymal
cells
(MSCs)
differentiate
into
chondrocytes
regeneration.
In
this
review,
we
investigate
the
relationship
between
bioadhesion
MSC
differentiation.
We
summarize
fundamental
principles
of
discuss
recent
trends
hydrogels.
Furthermore,
highlight
specific
applications
conjunction
with
cells,
particularly
context
repair.
The
review
also
encompasses
a
discussion
on
testing
methods
hydrogels
direct
techniques
differentiating
MSCs
hyaline
chondrocytes.
These
approaches
explored
within
both
clinical
laboratory
settings,
including
use
genetic
tools.
While
offers
valuable
insights
interconnected
aspects
these
topics,
it
underscores
need
further
research
fully
grasp
complexities
relationship.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 19, 2024
Background:
The
cartilage
tissue
lacks
blood
vessels,
which
is
composed
of
chondrocytes
and
ECM.
Due
to
this
vessel-less
structure,
it
difficult
repair
damages.
One
the
new
methods
damage
use
engineering.
In
present
study,
was
attempted
simulate
a
three-dimensional
environment
similar
natural
ECM
by
using
hydrogels
made
materials,
including
Chitosan
different
ratios
Alginate.
Material
methods:
Chitosan,
alginate
Chitosan/Alginate
were
fabricated.
Fourier
Transform
Infrared,
XRD,
swelling
ratio,
porosity
measurement
degradation
tests
applied
scaffolds
characterization.
After
that,
human
adipose
derived-mesenchymal
stem
cells
(hADMSCs)
cultured
on
then
their
viability
chondrogenic
differentiation
capacity
studied.
Safranin
O
Alcian
blue
staining,
immunofluorescence
staining
real
time
RT-PCR
used
as
analytical
for
potential
evaluation
hADMSCs
when
hydrogels.
Results:
highest
rate
detected
in
(1:0.5)
group
scaffold
biocompatibility
results
revealed
that
groups
not
significantly
with
control
group.
PCR
grown
hydrogel
higher
than
those
cell
other
groups.
Conclusion:
Taken
together,
these
suggest
could
be
promising
candidate
engineering
applications.