Regenerative Therapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. 487 - 496
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Advanced
tissue
engineering
approaches
for
direct
articular
cartilage
replacement
in
vivo
employ
mesenchymal
stem
cell
(MSC)
sources,
exploiting
innate
chondrogenic
potential
to
fabricate
hyaline-like
constructs
vitro
within
three-dimensional
(3D)
culture
conditions.
Cell
sheet
technology
represents
one
such
advanced
3D
scaffold-free
platform,
and
previous
work
has
shown
that
MSC
sheets
are
capable
of
differentiation.
The
present
study
aims
build
upon
this
understanding
elucidate
the
effects
an
established
manipulation
technique,
multilayering,
on
fabrication
MSC-derived
layered
vitro.
To
achieve
goal,
multilayered
prepared
assessed
structural
biochemical
transitions
throughout
chondrogenesis.
Results
support
multilayering
as
a
means
increasing
construct
thickness
cellular
interactions
related
chondrogenesis,
including
N-cadherin,
connexin
43,
integrin
β-1.
Data
indicate
from
14
μm
(1-layer
construct)
25
(2-layer
increases
these
subsequent
However,
clear
initial
threshold
(33
-
3-layer
is
evident
decreases
rate
extent
specifically
gene
expressions
(Sox9,
aggrecan,
type
II
collagen)
sulfated
proteoglycan
accumulation
deposited
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
Together,
data
utility
platform
tailoring
chondrogenesis
future
regeneration
applications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(24), P. 13329 - 13329
Published: Dec. 11, 2021
Several
collagen
subtypes
have
been
identified
in
hyaline
articular
cartilage.
The
main
and
most
abundant
collagens
are
type
II,
IX
XI
collagens.
minor
less
III,
IV,
V,
VI,
X,
XII,
XIV,
XVI,
XXII,
XXVII
All
these
found
to
play
a
key
role
healthy
cartilage,
regardless
of
whether
they
more
or
abundant.
Additionally,
an
exhaustive
evaluation
fibrils
repaired
cartilage
tissue
after
chondral
lesion
is
necessary
determine
the
quality
even
not
this
considered
Therefore,
review
aims
describe
depth
all
types
normal
structure,
based
on
this,
establish
parameters
that
allow
one
consider
as
Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 71 - 90
Published: April 12, 2022
Articular
cartilage
(AC)
is
an
avascular
and
flexible
connective
tissue
located
on
the
bone
surface
in
diarthrodial
joints.
AC
defects
are
common
knees
of
young
physically
active
individuals.
Because
lack
suitable
tissue-engineered
artificial
matrices,
current
therapies
for
defects,
especially
full-thickness
osteochondral
interfaces,
fail
to
replace
or
regenerate
damaged
adequately.
With
rapid
research
development
advancements
engineering
(ACTE),
functionalized
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
promising
matrix
substitutes
because
their
favorable
biomechanical
properties,
water
content,
swelling
ability,
cytocompatibility,
biodegradability,
lubricating
behaviors.
They
can
be
rationally
designed
conveniently
tuned
simulate
extracellular
cartilage.
This
article
briefly
introduces
composition,
structure,
function
its
followed
by
a
comprehensive
review
exquisite
(bio)design
(bio)fabrication
repair.
Finally,
we
summarize
challenges
encountered
hydrogel-based
strategies
ACTE
both
vivo
vitro
future
directions
clinical
translation.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 11, 2023
Abstract
Autoimmune/inflammatory
diseases
affect
many
people
and
are
an
important
cause
of
global
incidence
mortality.
Mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
have
low
immunogenicity,
immune
regulation,
multidifferentiation
other
biological
characteristics,
play
role
in
tissue
repair
regulation
widely
used
the
research
treatment
autoimmune/inflammatory
diseases.
In
addition,
MSCs
can
secrete
extracellular
vesicles
with
lipid
bilayer
structures
under
resting
or
activated
conditions,
including
exosomes,
microparticles
apoptotic
bodies.
Among
them,
as
most
component
vesicles,
function
parent
MSCs.
Although
their
exosomes
characteristics
homing,
engineering
these
through
various
technical
means,
such
genetic
engineering,
surface
modification
further
improve
homing
congenital
make
them
specifically
target
specific
tissues
organs,
therapeutic
effect.
This
article
reviews
advanced
technology
MSC-derived
its
application
some
by
searching
literature
published
recent
years
at
home
abroad.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Feb. 14, 2022
Due
to
the
vasculature
defects
and/or
avascular
nature
of
cartilage,
as
well
complex
gradients
for
bone-cartilage
interface
regeneration
and
layered
zonal
architecture,
self-repair
cartilage
subchondral
bone
is
challenging.
Currently,
primary
osteochondral
defect
treatment
strategies,
including
artificial
joint
replacement
autologous
allogeneic
graft,
are
limited
by
their
ability
simply
repair,
rather
than
induce
tissues.
Meanwhile,
over
past
two
decades,
three-dimension
(3D)
printing
technology
has
achieved
admirable
advancements
in
reconstruction,
providing
a
new
strategy
restoring
function.
The
advantages
3D
hybrid
materials
include
rapid
accurate
molding,
personalized
therapy.
However,
certain
challenges
also
exist.
For
instance,
reconstruction
must
simulate
histological
structure
bone,
thus,
it
necessary
determine
optimal
bioink
concentrations
maintain
mechanical
strength
cell
viability,
while
identifying
biomaterials
with
dual
bioactivities
capable
simultaneously
regenerating
cartilage.
study
showed
that
crucial
repair
defect.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
significant
progress
application
regeneration,
expounding
potential
prospects
highlighting
some
most
currently
facing
field.
Journal of Tissue Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
a
chronic
degenerative
osteoarthropathy.
Although
it
has
been
revealed
that
variety
of
factors
can
cause
or
aggravate
the
symptoms
OA,
pathogenic
mechanisms
OA
remain
unknown.
Reliable
models
accurately
reflect
human
disease
are
crucial
for
studies
on
mechanism
and
therapeutic
drug
evaluation.
This
review
first
demonstrated
importance
by
briefly
introducing
pathological
features
current
limitations
in
pathogenesis
treatment
OA.
Then,
mainly
discusses
development
different
models,
including
animal
engineered
highlighting
their
advantages
disadvantages
from
perspective
pathology
analysis.
In
particular,
state-of-the-art
potential
were
emphasized,
as
they
may
represent
future
direction
models.
Finally,
challenges
obtaining
reliable
also
discussed,
possible
directions
outlined
to
shed
some
light
this
area.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 3810 - 3831
Published: Nov. 16, 2021
Bone-to-soft
tissue
interfaces
are
responsible
for
transferring
loads
between
tissues
with
significantly
dissimilar
material
properties.
The
examples
of
connective
soft
ligaments,
tendons,
and
cartilages.
Such
natural
have
unique
microstructural
properties
characteristics
which
avoid
the
abrupt
transitions
two
prevent
formation
stress
concentration
at
their
connections.
Here,
we
review
some
important
these
interfaces.
native
bone-to-soft
consist
several
hierarchical
levels
formed
in
a
highly
specialized
anisotropic
fashion
composed
different
types
heterogeneously
distributed
cells.
interface
can
rely
on
main
design
principles,
namely
by
changing
local
microarchitectural
features
(e.g.,
complex
cell
arrangements,
introducing
interlocking
mechanisms
through
various
geometrical
designs)
chemical
compositions
smooth
gradual
transition
level
mineralization).
Implementing
such
principles
appears
to
be
promising
approach
that
used
design,
reconstruction,
regeneration
engineered
biomimetic
Furthermore,
prominent
fabrication
techniques
as
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
including
3D
printing
electrospinning
ease
implementation
processes.
Biomimetic
biological
applications,
example,
create
synthetic
scaffolds
osteochondral
repair.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12911 - 12911
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
Cartilage
degeneration
is
a
key
feature
of
aging
and
osteoarthritis,
characterized
by
the
progressive
deterioration
joint
function,
pain,
limited
mobility.
Current
treatments
focus
on
symptom
relief,
not
cartilage
regeneration.
Mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
offer
promising
therapeutic
option
due
to
their
capability
differentiate
into
chondrocytes,
modulate
inflammation,
promote
tissue
This
review
explores
potential
MSCs
for
regeneration,
examining
biological
properties,
action
mechanisms,
applications
in
preclinical
clinical
settings.
derived
from
bone
marrow,
adipose
tissue,
other
sources
can
self-renew
multiple
cell
types.
In
cartilage,
they
aid
regeneration
secreting
growth
factors
cytokines
that
enhance
repair
immune
responses.
Recent
studies
show
restore
integrity,
reduce
improve
although
translation
remains
challenging
limitations
such
as
viability,
scalability,
regulatory
concerns.
Advancements
MSC
delivery,
including
scaffold-based
approaches
engineered
exosomes,
may
effectiveness.
Potential
risks,
tumorigenicity
rejection,
are
also
discussed,
emphasizing
need
optimized
treatment
protocols
large-scale
trials
develop
effective,
minimally
invasive
therapies