scholarly journals Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moldir Shyngys ◽  
Jia Ren ◽  
Xiaoqi Liang ◽  
Jiechen Miao ◽  
Anna Blocki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Metal Organic

The synthesis of Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) and their evaluation for various applications is one of the largest research areas within materials sciences and chemistry. Here, the use of MOFs in biomaterials and implants is summarized as narrative review addressing primarely the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM) community. Focus is given on MOFs as bioactive component to aid tissue engineering and to augment clinically established or future therapies in regenerative medicine. A summary of synthesis methods suitable for TERM laboratories and key properties of MOFs relevant to biomaterials is provided. The use of MOFs is categorized according to their targeted organ (bone, cardio-vascular, skin and nervous tissue) and whether the MOFs are used as intrinsically bioactive material or as drug delivery vehicle. Further distinction between in vitro and in vivo studies provides a clear assessment of literature on the current progress of MOF based biomaterials. Although the present review is narrative in nature, systematic literature analysis has been performed, allowing a concise overview of this emerging research direction till the point of writing. While a number of excellent studies have been published, future studies will need to clearly highlight the safety and added value of MOFs compared to established materials for clinical TERM applications. The scope of the present review is clearly delimited from the general ‘biomedical application’ of MOFs that focuses mainly on drug delivery or diagnostic applications not involving aspects of tissue healing or better implant integration.

scholarly journals An Update on Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Neural Growth and Central Nervous System Regeneration

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (23) ◽  
pp. 13047
Author(s):  
Maria Grazia Tupone ◽  
Gloria Panella ◽  
Michele d’Angelo ◽  
Vanessa Castelli ◽  
Giulia Caioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Neural Connections ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Neural Growth

Thanks to their reduced size, great surface area, and capacity to interact with cells and tissues, nanomaterials present some attractive biological and chemical characteristics with potential uses in the field of biomedical applications. In this context, graphene and its chemical derivatives have been extensively used in many biomedical research areas from drug delivery to bioelectronics and tissue engineering. Graphene-based nanomaterials show excellent optical, mechanical, and biological properties. They can be used as a substrate in the field of tissue engineering due to their conductivity, allowing to study, and educate neural connections, and guide neural growth and differentiation; thus, graphene-based nanomaterials represent an emerging aspect in regenerative medicine. Moreover, there is now an urgent need to develop multifunctional and functionalized nanomaterials able to arrive at neuronal cells through the blood-brain barrier, to manage a specific drug delivery system. In this review, we will focus on the recent applications of graphene-based nanomaterials in vitro and in vivo, also combining graphene with other smart materials to achieve the best benefits in the fields of nervous tissue engineering and neural regenerative medicine. We will then highlight the potential use of these graphene-based materials to construct graphene 3D scaffolds able to stimulate neural growth and regeneration in vivo for clinical applications.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review on the Applications of Exosomes and Liposomes in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2529
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Shafiei ◽  
Mohamed Nainar Mohamed Ansari ◽  
Saiful Izwan Abd Razak ◽  
Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Absorption Potential ◽  
Substantial Degree

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are generally concerned with reconstructing cells, tissues, or organs to restore typical biological characteristics. Liposomes are round vesicles with a hydrophilic center and bilayers of amphiphiles which are the most influential family of nanomedicine. Liposomes have extensive research, engineering, and medicine uses, particularly in a drug delivery system, genes, and vaccines for treatments. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles (EVs) that carry various biomolecular cargos such as miRNA, mRNA, DNA, and proteins. As exosomal cargo changes with adjustments in parent cells and position, research of exosomal cargo constituents provides a rare chance for sicknesses prognosis and care. Exosomes have a more substantial degree of bioactivity and immunogenicity than liposomes as they are distinctly chiefly formed by cells, which improves their steadiness in the bloodstream, and enhances their absorption potential and medicinal effectiveness in vitro and in vivo. In this review, the crucial challenges of exosome and liposome science and their functions in disease improvement and therapeutic applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies are prominently highlighted.

scholarly journals GASTRORETENTIVE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS: FROM CONCEPTION TO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harshil P. Shah ◽  
Shailesh T. Prajapati ◽  
C. N. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Gastric Residence Time ◽  
In Vivo Characterization ◽  
Absorption Window

Despite the extensive advancements in the field of drug delivery, the oral route remains the favorable route for administration of therapeutic actives. A success of oral controlled drug delivery systems is associated with reduced dosing frequency, decreased fluctuation in plasma drug concentration profile along with improved patient compliance. However, they are also associated with challenges like shorter gastric residence time, unpredictable gastric emptying and poor bioavailability for some molecules. This has initiated tremendous advancements in the field of gastro-retention to achieve controlled release of drugs along with improved bioavailability of drugs with narrow absorption window as well as localized action in the stomach and upper part of GIT. In present review, efforts have been envisaged to summarize our current understanding in the field of gastro-retention and their in vitro as well as in vivo characterization. Present review also highlights commercially utilized gastro-retentive technologies and some recently granted US patents in the field of GRDDS.

scholarly journals Natural Architectures for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Floris Honig ◽  
Steven Vermeulen ◽  
Amir A. Zadpoor ◽  
Jan de Boer ◽  
Lidy E. Fratila-Apachitei
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Cell Behaviour ◽  
Cell Responses ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Functional Biomaterials

The ability to control the interactions between functional biomaterials and biological systems is of great importance for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, the underlying mechanisms defining the interplay between biomaterial properties and the human body are complex. Therefore, a key challenge is to design biomaterials that mimic the in vivo microenvironment. Over millions of years, nature has produced a wide variety of biological materials optimised for distinct functions, ranging from the extracellular matrix (ECM) for structural and biochemical support of cells to the holy lotus with special wettability for self-cleaning effects. Many of these systems found in biology possess unique surface properties recognised to regulate cell behaviour. Integration of such natural surface properties in biomaterials can bring about novel cell responses in vitro and provide greater insights into the processes occurring at the cell-biomaterial interface. Using natural surfaces as templates for bioinspired design can stimulate progress in the field of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and biomaterials science. This literature review aims to combine the state-of-the-art knowledge in natural and nature-inspired surfaces, with an emphasis on material properties known to affect cell behaviour.

Review: In Vitro, in Vivo, in Silico: Computational Systems in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 341-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Semple ◽  
Nicholis Woolridge ◽  
Charles J. Lumsden
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Computational Systems

scholarly journals A Review of Current Regenerative Medicine Strategies that Utilize Nanotechnology to Treat Cartilage Damage

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 862-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Kumar ◽  
M. Griffin ◽  
P.E. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Cartilage Defects ◽  
Biomimetic Scaffolds ◽  
Cartilage Reconstruction ◽  
Biomaterial Science

Background: Cartilage is an important tissue found in a variety of anatomical locations. Damage to cartilage is particularly detrimental, owing to its intrinsically poor healing capacity. Current reconstructive options for cartilage repair are limited, and alternative approaches are required. Biomaterial science and Tissue engineering are multidisciplinary areas of research that integrate biological and engineering principles for the purpose of restoring premorbid tissue function. Biomaterial science traditionally focuses on the replacement of diseased or damaged tissue with implants. Conversely, tissue engineering utilizes porous biomimetic scaffolds, containing cells and bioactive molecules, to regenerate functional tissue. However, both paradigms feature several disadvantages. Faced with the increasing clinical burden of cartilage defects, attention has shifted towards the incorporation of Nanotechnology into these areas of regenerative medicine. Methods: Searches were conducted on Pubmed using the terms “cartilage”, “reconstruction”, “nanotechnology”, “nanomaterials”, “tissue engineering” and “biomaterials”. Abstracts were examined to identify articles of relevance, and further papers were obtained from the citations within. Results: The content of 96 articles was ultimately reviewed. The literature yielded no studies that have progressed beyond in vitro and in vivo experimentation. Several limitations to the use of nanomaterials to reconstruct damaged cartilage were identified in both the tissue engineering and biomaterial fields. Conclusion: Nanomaterials have unique physicochemical properties that interact with biological systems in novel ways, potentially opening new avenues for the advancement of constructs used to repair cartilage. However, research into these technologies is in its infancy, and clinical translation remains elusive.

Applications of ROS-Induced Zr-MOFs Platform in Multimodal Synergistic Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiongjie Ding ◽  
Yiwei Liu ◽  
Chuncheng Shi ◽  
Jifei Xiao ◽  
Wei Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Tumor Therapy ◽  
Antitumor Effects ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Therapeutic Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Performance

Background: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibited the adjustable aperture, high load capacities, tailorable structures, and excellent biocompatibilities that have used to be as drug delivery carries in cancer therapy. Until now, Zr-MOFs in particular combine optimal stability towards hydrolysis and postsynthetic modification with low toxicity, and are widely studied for its excellent biological performance. Introduction: This review comprises the exploration of Zr-MOFs as drug delivery devices (DDSs) with focus on various new methods, including chemotherapy (CT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), sonodynamic therapy(SDT), radiotherapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy and related combined therapies, which all generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) to achieve the high efficiency of tumor therapy. Conclusion: We described and summarized these pertinent examples of the therapeutic mechanisms and highlight the antitumor effects of their biological application both in vitro and in vivo. The perspectives on their future applications and analogous challenge of the Zr-MOFs materials are given.

scholarly journals Scaffolding Strategies for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Pina ◽  
Viviana P. Ribeiro ◽  
Catarina F. Marques ◽  
F. Raquel Maia ◽  
Tiago H. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Cellular Interactions ◽  
Preclinical Research

During the past two decades, tissue engineering and the regenerative medicine field have invested in the regeneration and reconstruction of pathologically altered tissues, such as cartilage, bone, skin, heart valves, nerves and tendons, and many others. The 3D structured scaffolds and hydrogels alone or combined with bioactive molecules or genes and cells are able to guide the development of functional engineered tissues, and provide mechanical support during in vivo implantation. Naturally derived and synthetic polymers, bioresorbable inorganic materials, and respective hybrids, and decellularized tissue have been considered as scaffolding biomaterials, owing to their boosted structural, mechanical, and biological properties. A diversity of biomaterials, current treatment strategies, and emergent technologies used for 3D scaffolds and hydrogel processing, and the tissue-specific considerations for scaffolding for Tissue engineering (TE) purposes are herein highlighted and discussed in depth. The newest procedures focusing on the 3D behavior and multi-cellular interactions of native tissues for further use for in vitro model processing are also outlined. Completed and ongoing preclinical research trials for TE applications using scaffolds and hydrogels, challenges, and future prospects of research in the regenerative medicine field are also presented.

scholarly journals A State-of-the-Art of Functional Scaffolds for 3D Nervous Tissue Regeneration

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Grazia Tupone ◽  
Michele d’Angelo ◽  
Vanessa Castelli ◽  
Mariano Catanesi ◽  
Elisabetta Benedetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Nervous Tissue ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Cell Phenotype ◽  
Specific Cell

Exploring and developing multifunctional intelligent biomaterials is crucial to improve next-generation therapies in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Recent findings show how distinct characteristics of in situ microenvironment can be mimicked by using different biomaterials. In vivo tissue architecture is characterized by the interconnection between cells and specific components of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Last evidence shows the importance of the structure and composition of the ECM in the development of cellular and molecular techniques, to achieve the best biodegradable and bioactive biomaterial compatible to human physiology. Such biomaterials provide specialized bioactive signals to regulate the surrounding biological habitat, through the progression of wound healing and biomaterial integration. The connection between stem cells and biomaterials stimulate the occurrence of specific modifications in terms of cell properties and fate, influencing then processes such as self-renewal, cell adhesion and differentiation. Recent studies in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have shown to deal with a broad area of applications, offering the most efficient and suitable strategies to neural repair and regeneration, drawing attention towards the potential use of biomaterials as 3D tools for in vitro neurodevelopment of tissue models, both in physiological and pathological conditions. In this direction, there are several tools supporting cell regeneration, which associate cytokines and other soluble factors delivery through the scaffold, and different approaches considering the features of the biomaterials, for an increased functionalization of the scaffold and for a better promotion of neural proliferation and cells-ECM interplay. In fact, 3D scaffolds need to ensure a progressive and regular delivery of cytokines, growth factors, or biomolecules, and moreover they should serve as a guide and support for injured tissues. It is also possible to create scaffolds with different layers, each one possessing different physical and biochemical aspects, able to provide at the same time organization, support and maintenance of the specific cell phenotype and diversified ECM morphogenesis. Our review summarizes the most recent advancements in functional materials, which are crucial to achieve the best performance and at the same time, to overcome the current limitations in tissue engineering and nervous tissue regeneration.

Recent advances in gold nanoparticle-based bioengineering applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (43) ◽  
pp. 8433-8444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Young Kim ◽  
Dinesh Kumar ◽  
Gilson Khang ◽  
Dong-Kwon Lim
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Gold Nanoparticle ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Recent Advances

The recently developed gold nanoparticle-based bioengineering technologies for biosensors,in vitroandin vivobioimaging, drug delivery systems for improved therapeutics and tissue engineering are discussed.

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