scholarly journals 4D biofabrication via instantly generated graded hydrogel scaffolds

Author(s):  
Aixiang Ding ◽  
Sang Jin Lee ◽  
Sriramya Ayyagari ◽  
Rui Tang ◽  
Cong Truc Huynh ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Zhang ◽  
Junfei Hu ◽  
Baoshu Chen ◽  
Tianbao Zhao ◽  
Zhipeng Gu

Abstract Wound healing dressing is increasingly needed in clinical owing to the large quantity of skin damage annually. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced through internal or external environmental influences can lead to lipid peroxidation, protein denaturation, and even DNA damage, and ultimately have harmful effects on cells. Aiming to sufficiently contact with the wound microenvironment and scavenge ROS, superabsorbent poly (acrylic acid) and antioxidant poly (ester amide) (PAA/PEA) hybrid hydrogel has been developed to enhance wound healing. The physical and chemical properties of hybrid hydrogels were studied by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) absorption spectrum, compression, swelling, degradation, etc. Besides, the antioxidant properties of hybrid hydrogels can be investigated through the free radical scavenging experiment, and corresponding antioxidant indicators have been tested at the cellular level. Hybrid hydrogel scaffolds supported the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and fibroblasts, as well as accelerated angiogenesis and skin regeneration in wounds. The healing properties of wounds in vivo were further assessed on mouse skin wounds. Results showed that PAA/PEA hybrid hydrogel scaffolds significantly accelerated the wound healing process through enhancing granulation formation and re-epithelialization. In summary, these superabsorbent and antioxidative hybrid hydrogels could be served as an excellent wound dressing for full-thickness wound healing.


2021 ◽  
pp. 2000398
Author(s):  
Fei Liu ◽  
Wenyu Li ◽  
Hongting Liu ◽  
Teng Yuan ◽  
Yu Yang ◽  
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Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3852
Author(s):  
Federica Re ◽  
Luciana Sartore ◽  
Elisa Borsani ◽  
Matteo Ferroni ◽  
Camilla Baratto ◽  
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Gelatin–dextran hydrogel scaffolds (G-PEG-Dx) were evaluated for their ability to activate the bone marrow human mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-hMSCs) towards mineralization. G-PEG-Dx1 and G-PEG-Dx2, with identical composition but different architecture, were seeded with BM-hMSCs in presence of fetal bovine serum or human platelet lysate (hPL) with or without osteogenic medium. G-PEG-Dx1, characterized by a lower degree of crosslinking and larger pores, was able to induce a better cell colonization than G-PEG-Dx2. At day 28, G-PEG-Dx2, with hPL and osteogenic factors, was more efficient than G-PEG-Dx1 in inducing mineralization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy showed that extracellular matrix produced by BM-hMSCs and calcium-positive mineralization were present along the backbone of the G-PEG-Dx2, even though it was colonized to a lesser degree by hMSCs than G-PEG-Dx1. These findings were confirmed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI), detecting distinct lipidomic signatures that were associated with the different degree of scaffold mineralization. Our data show that the architecture and morphology of G-PEG-Dx2 is determinant and better than that of G-PEG-Dx1 in promoting a faster mineralization, suggesting a more favorable and active role for improving bone repair.


Gels ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Marfa N. Egorikhina ◽  
Yulia P. Rubtsova ◽  
Diana Ya. Aleynik

The most difficult issue when using tissue engineering products is enabling the ability to store them without losing their restorative capacity. The numbers and viability of mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in a hydrogel scaffold after cryostorage at −80 °C (by using, individually, two kinds of cryoprotectors—Bambanker and 10% DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) solution) for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months were determined, with subsequent assessment of cell proliferation after 96 h. The analysis of the cellular component was performed using fluorescence microscopy and the two fluorochromes—Hoechst 3334 and NucGreenTM Dead 488. The experimental protocol ensured the preservation of cells in the scaffold structure, retaining both high viability and proliferative activity during storage for 3 months. Longer storage of scaffolds led to their significant changes. Therefore, after 6 months, the proliferative activity of cells decreased. Cryostorage of scaffolds for 9 months led to a decrease in cells’ viability and proliferative activity. As a result of cryostorage of scaffolds for 12 months, a decrease in viability and proliferative activity of cells was observed, as well as pronounced changes in the structure of the hydrogel. The described scaffold cryostorage protocol could become the basis for the development of storage protocols for such tissue engineering products, and for helping to extend the possibilities of their clinical use while accelerating their commercialization.


Author(s):  
Ana A. Aldana ◽  
Marina Uhart ◽  
Gustavo A. Abraham ◽  
Diego M. Bustos ◽  
Aldo R. Boccaccini

Abstract3D printing has emerged as vanguard technique of biofabrication to assemble cells, biomaterials and biomolecules in a spatially controlled manner to reproduce native tissues. In this work, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA)/alginate hydrogel scaffolds were obtained by 3D printing and 14-3-3ε protein was encapsulated in the hydrogel to induce osteogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hASC). GelMA/alginate-based grid-like structures were printed and remained stable upon photo-crosslinking. The viscosity of alginate allowed to control the pore size and strand width. A higher viscosity of hydrogel ink enhanced the printing accuracy. Protein-loaded GelMA/alginate-based hydrogel showed a clear induction of the osteogenic differentiation of hASC cells. The results are relevant for future developments of GelMA/alginate for bone tissue engineering given the positive effect of 14-3-3ε protein on both cell adhesion and proliferation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 108982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Wen Chen ◽  
Kan Wang ◽  
Chia-Che Ho ◽  
Chia-Tze Kao ◽  
Hooi Yee Ng ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 473-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junjira Tanum ◽  
Suruk Udomsom ◽  
Wassanai Wattanutchariya ◽  
Pat Sooksaen ◽  
Fahsai Kantawong

In tussue engineering, hydrogel-based scaffold is one of the most common method for bone tissue engineering. Gelatin is a common material for scaffold, whereas hydroxyapatite (HA) has a similar composition and structure to natural bone mineral. HA can also increase cell adhesion ability of the scaffold. This research focuses on the fabrication of hydrogel scaffolds using gelatin composite with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (nHA). Then the mechanical and physical caharacteristics of the scaffold is investigetad. Low contents nHA is introduced into gelatin in order to modulate mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) behavior. There are three types of scaffolds which contain various HA content. The gelatin is crosslinked with glutaraldehyde before freeze-drying. The Young’s modulus of the surface is investigated using Atomic force microscopy (AFM). The pore size is investigated using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Human MSCs are culture on the scaffold for 3 weeks. The result shows the sucesse in cell cultivation. However, the human MSCs cultured on the fabricated hydrogels do not show any lineage-specific differentiation.


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