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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nestor J. Martinez-Hernandez, Jorge Mas-Estelles, Lara Milian-Medina, Cristina Martinez-Ramos, Jose Ceron-Navarro, Jose Galbis-Caravajal, Amparo Roig-Bataller, Manuel Mata-Roig
Summary: The study proposed a new method for evaluating and comparing the biomechanical properties of tracheal substitutes, systematically measuring and organizing the data, finding that the decellularized specimens showed slight reductions in performance but remained significant in terms of maximum stress and energy stored per unit volume.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Lingfei Ren, Zhiwei Jiang, Hui Zhang, Yani Chen, Danji Zhu, Jin He, Yunxuan Chen, Ying Wang, Guoli Yang
Summary: The hard palate mucosa (HPM) serves as an autologous donor area with superior biosafety and trauma healing ability, making it widely used and researched. Specific mesenchymal stem cells have been isolated from HPM, which have played an essential role in various clinical applications.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Maxwell Bergman, Jacqueline Harwood, Lumei Liu, Kimberly M. Shontz, Coreena Chan, Tendy Chiang
Summary: Partially decellularized tracheal grafts (PDTG) were created to preserve donor chondrocytes and the mechanical properties of the trachea. A murine microsurgical model showed that PDTG retained donor chondrocytes at all time points but exhibited reduced cell count at 6 months. The impact of these histologic changes on cartilage extracellular matrix regeneration and repair remains unclear.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zheng Hong Tan, Lumei Liu, Sayali Dharmadhikari, Kimberly M. Shontz, Lily Kreber, Sarah Sperber, Jane Yu, Woo Yul Byun, Sarah C. Nyirjesy, Amy Manning, Susan D. Reynolds, Tendy Chiang
Summary: Currently, there is a lack of suitable autologous tissue for large tracheal defects, resulting in no standard of care for long-segment tracheal reconstruction. Tissue engineering has the potential to create scaffolds that support neotissue regeneration identical to the native trachea. Recent advances in tissue engineering have introduced partial decellularization as a method to create tracheal scaffolds that support epithelial formation without rejection and eliminate graft immunogenicity.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Maxwell Bergman, Jacqueline Harwood, Lumei Liu, Sayali Dharmadikhari, Kimberly M. M. Shontz, Tendy Y. Chiang
Summary: This study optimizes the retention of native chondrocytes in partially decellularized tracheal grafts (PDTG) for successful tracheal replacement. Shortening decellularization time and utilizing biobanking techniques improved chondrocyte viability and nonapoptotic cell populations in PDTG. In vivo murine study demonstrated that PDTG supported complete epithelialization and functional reendothelialization, highlighting its potential for airway management and reconstruction.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Diana Pereira, Ines Sequeira
Summary: Epithelial tissues have a natural ability for renewal and regeneration, crucial for providing the ultimate barrier against the external environment. The oral mucosa is known for its outstanding healing potential with minimal scarring, contributing to reducing fibrotic tissue formation. The combination of cell therapy and bioengineering to leverage the scarless properties of the oral mucosa for skin and esophageal wound healing is a promising avenue for achieving scarless wound healing.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Priti Gupta, Shilpa Sharma, Shagufta Jabin, Sapana Jadoun
Summary: Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering have great potential in addressing the limitations of traditional medical approaches. Chitosan, as a naturally derived biocompatible biomaterial, has played a significant role in tissue regeneration. It has unique properties and can be applied in various fields, such as agriculture, nutraceuticals, biomedicine, and food. Chitosan is also an important material for developing next-generation hydrogels and bio-scaffolds. Furthermore, chitosan can be easily modified to enhance its mechanical strength, biodegradability, and controlled release of bioactive molecules. Blending chitosan with other polymers or incorporating nanoparticles expands its possibilities in tissue engineering applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Teruki Nii, Yoshiki Katayama
Summary: This review highlights the recent advancements in regenerative medicine utilizing biomaterial technologies. Enhancing cell activity is crucial for regenerative medicine, especially in drug research and tissue repair. Biomaterials play a vital role in supporting cell culture, drug screening, and tissue repair, making them essential for the development of regenerative medicine.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nick J. I. Hamilton, Angela Tait, Ben Weil, Julie Daniels
Summary: This study presents a novel approach using dehydrated umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and collagen matrix to reconstruct the vocal fold lamina propria. The cell-protein scaffold shows promising potential as a replacement for damaged vocal fold mucosa, with further modifications needed.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Davide Adamo, Giulia Galaverni, Vincenzo Giuseppe Genna, Filippo Lococo, Graziella Pellegrini
Summary: This article reviews the clinical attempts at tracheal reconstruction and classifies them into non-tissue engineering and tissue engineering strategies. By analyzing the main difficulties and achievements in the field, as well as evaluating the forefront clinical experiences in tracheal repair/replacement, this review aims to promote a safer and more effective clinical translation in the future.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luong Huu Dang, Shih-Han Hung, Yuan Tseng, Ly Xuan Quang, Nhi Thao Ngoc Le, Chia-Lang Fang, How Tseng
Summary: Decellularization has been explored as a potential solution for tracheal replacement. Partial decellularization combined with autologous nasal epithelial cell sheets showed promising results in tracheal reconstruction, leading to integration with host tissue and adequate luminal surface healing two months post-operation. This hybrid scaffold protocol holds potential for future applications in tracheal reconstructions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Qi Feng, Dingguo Li, Qingtao Li, Xiaodong Cao, Hua Dong
Summary: This mini-review summarizes the fabrication strategies, unique characteristics, and applications of microgel assembly in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a focus on 3D printing. The challenges for further applications of microgel assembly are also discussed.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zheng Hong Tan, Sayali Dharmadhikari, Lumei Liu, Gabrielle Wolter, Kimberly M. Shontz, Susan D. Reynolds, Jed Johnson, Christopher K. Breuer, Tendy Chiang
Summary: Tissue-engineered tracheal grafts (TETGs) have potential for repair of airway defects, but are associated with chronic inflammation and macrophage infiltration. Macrophage phenotype can be altered with scaffold composition, impacting tracheal repair and regeneration. Modulation of macrophage ratios may improve outcomes of tracheal tissue engineering.
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Cell Biology
Rayna de Wit, Sailay Siddiqi, Dorien Tiemessen, Rebecca Snabel, Gert Jan Veenstra, Egbert Oosterwijk, Ad Verhagen
Summary: The study demonstrates the feasibility of isolating progenitor cells with stem cell features from pericardium and pleura, showing multipotency and capability to differentiate towards chondrogenic, osteogenic and adipogenic lineages. Despite subtle differences, based on gene expression, pericardium- and pleura-derived stem cells may offer a superior autologous cell source for tracheal tissue engineering.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Coreena Chan, Lumei Liu, Sayali Dharmadhikari, Kimberly M. Shontz, Zheng Hong Tan, Maxwell Bergman, Terri Shaffer, Nguyen K. Tram, Christopher K. Breuer, Mitchel R. Stacy, Tendy Chiang
Summary: This study proposes a multimodal approach to quantify chondrocyte viability for airway tissue engineering, integrating in vivo imaging and histologic techniques. These techniques will aid in the rational design of partially decellularized tracheal scaffolds.
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Claire Frauenfelder, Andrew Hall, Bill Walsh, Alasdair Ross, Emma Broughton, Robert E. Hynds, Reema Nandi, Christopher O'Callaghan, Colin R. Butler
Summary: This article introduces a methodology to demonstrate aerosol dispersion in the operating room environment using simulation resources. It includes a supporting video to help operating room teams understand the importance of aerosol exposure and personal protective equipment.
SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Taida Huang, Yonghui Hou, Xia Wang, Liang Wang, Chenju Yi, Cuifang Wang, Xiaoyun Sun, Paul K. H. Tam, Sai Ming Ngai, Mai Har Sham, Alan J. Burns, Wood Yee Chan
Summary: This study revealed the important roles of Sox10 and Cdh19 in the migration of sacral NCCs towards the hindgut during early embryonic development, providing insights into the pathogenesis of enteric nervous system developmental defects.
Correction
Neurosciences
Jean Marie Delalande, Nandor Nagy, Conor J. McCann, Dipa Natarajan, Julie E. Cooper, Gabriela Carreno, David Dora, Alison Campbell, Nicole Laurent, Polychronis Kemos, Sophie Thomas, Caroline Alby, Tania Attie-Bitach, Stanislas Lyonnet, Malcolm P. Logan, Allan M. Goldstein, Megan G. Davey, Robert M. W. Hofstra, Nikhil Thapar, Alan J. Burns
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Laertis Ikonomou, Mattias Magnusson, Ruben Dries, Erica L. Herzog, Robert E. Hynds, Zea Borok, Jin-Ah Park, Steven Skolasinski, Janette K. Burgess, Leigh Turner, Sarah M. Mojarad, John E. Mahoney, Thomas Lynch, Mareike Lehmann, Victor J. Thannickal, Jamie L. Hook, Andrew E. Vaughan, Evan T. Hoffman, Daniel J. Weiss, Amy L. Ryan
Summary: The 9th biennial conference focused on the application of stem cells, cell therapies, and bioengineering in lung biology and diseases. The virtual event provided a platform for researchers to discuss advancements in the field, including technological innovations, stem cell signaling, airway engineering, viral infection response, and ethical considerations in cell-based treatments for lung diseases.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Katie L. Dale, Jonathan W. Armond, Robert E. Hynds, Elina Vladimirou
Summary: The study developed a high-throughput, single-cell, image-based method to detect chromosomal instability (CIN) and investigated the initiating conditions of CIN by activating key genes using CRISPR. The results showed that even modest changes in gene expression are sufficient to initiate CIN, exposing the fragilities of the mitotic spindle and leading to a genomically diverse cell population.
JOURNAL OF CELL SCIENCE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
R. Hynds, A. Huebner, D. Pearce, O. Pich, A. Akarca, D. Moore, S. Ward, M. Hill, M. Jamal-Hanjani, T. Marafioti, N. McGranahan, C. Swanton
ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Almira Zada, Yuying Zhao, Danny Halim, Jonathan Windster, Herma C. van der Linde, Jackleen Glodener, Sander Overkleeft, Bianca M. de Graaf, Robert M. Verdijk, Alice S. Brooks, Iain Shepherd, Ya Gao, Alan J. Burns, Robert M. W. Hofstra, Maria M. Alves
Summary: Long FLNA isoform plays a crucial role in intestinal development and function, and its loss may result in myopathic form of CIPO.
HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS
(2023)
Review
Biology
Robert E. Hynds
Summary: Acute and chronic lung diseases are leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. New therapies are needed to promote the regeneration of functional lung tissue.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elizabeth F. Maughan, Robert E. Hynds, Adam Pennycuick, Ersilia Nigro, Kate H. C. Gowers, Celine Denais, Sandra Gomez-Lopez, Kyren A. Lazarus, Jessica C. Orr, David R. Pearce, Sarah E. Clarke, Dani Do Hyang Lee, Maximillian N. J. Woodall, Tereza Masonou, Katie-Marie Case, Vitor H. Teixeira, Benjamin E. Hartley, Richard J. Hewitt, Chadwan Al Yaghchi, Gurpreet S. Sandhu, Martin A. Birchall, Christopher O'Callaghan, Claire M. Smith, Paolo De Coppi, Colin R. Butler, Sam M. Janes
Summary: This study found cell-intrinsic differences between airway epithelial cells from children and adults in both homeostatic and proliferative states, with pediatric cells showing higher colony formation ability and outcompeting adult cells in cell culture.
Article
Respiratory System
Nick Woznitza, Bhagabati Ghimire, Anand Devaraj, Sam M. Janes, Keith Piper, Susan Rowe, Angshu Bhowmik, Natasha Hayes, Daniel Togher, Nikita Arumalla, Erik Skyllberg, Iain T. H. Au-Yong, Susan Geary, Bindu George, Sarah Sheard, Stephen Ellis, Zoheb Shah, Sue Maughn, Stephen W. Duffy, David Baldwin
Summary: The study found that immediate reporting of chest X-rays from primary care can reduce the time to diagnose lung cancer by half, likely due to faster progression to CT. Radiographer reports are comparable in accuracy to local radiologist reports.
Article
Substance Abuse
Theodora Kotti, Evangelos Katsampouris, Mamta Ruparel, Andy McEwen, Jennifer. L. L. Dickson, Stephen. W. W. Duffy, Jo Waller, Samuel. M. M. Janes, Samantha. L. L. Quaife
Summary: This study aimed to compare the acceptance of smoking cessation support through practitioner-referral or self-referral in lung cancer screening. The results showed that self-referral was more accepted, but previous evidence suggests that practitioner-referrals increase quit attempts, thus indicating that practitioner-referrals should be the first-line strategy in lung cancer screening.
Article
Cell Biology
John B. Furness, Enie Lei, Billie Hunne, Cameron D. Adams, Alan J. Burns, Jill Wykosky, Therese E. Fazio Coles, Linda J. Fothergill, Juan C. Molero, Ruslan Pustovit, Lincon A. Stamp
Summary: Patients with Hirschsprung disease lack enteric ganglia in the distal colon, causing impaired propulsion of colorectal content. Surgical bypass of the aganglionic bowel during re-colonization is a proposed treatment, but the consequences of bypass are not well understood. In an Ednrb-/- Hirschsprung rat model, bypass surgery was performed and resulted in poor growth, which was reversed by providing electrolyte- and glucose-enriched drinking water. The bypassed colon had normal structure but grew less in diameter compared to the functional region. While some neurons projected normally in the aganglionic region, the innervation of the circular muscle by excitatory and inhibitory neurons was not restored. Large nerve trunks containing axons with specific immunoreactivity were observed in the distal aganglionic region. This study provides insights for the development of stem cell therapies for Hirschsprung disease.
DISEASE MODELS & MECHANISMS
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Claire Bradley, Panos Alexandris, David R. Baldwin, Richard Booton, Mike Darby, Claire J. Eckert, Rhian Gabe, Neil Hancock, Sam Janes, Martyn Kennedy, Jason Lindop, Richard D. Neal, Suzanne Rogerson, Bethany Shinkins, Irene Simmonds, Sara Upperton, Jorgen Vestbo, Philip A. J. Crosbie, Matthew E. J. Callister
Summary: Spirometry offered alongside LDCT screening can potentially identify cases of undiagnosed and misdiagnosed COPD. Future research should assess the downstream impact of these findings and determine the impact of co-delivering spirometry on other parameters of LDCT screening.
Article
Pediatrics
Massimo Garriboli, Koichi Deguchi, Giorgia Totonelli, Fanourios Georgiades, Luca Urbani, Marco Ghionzoli, Alan J. Burns, Neil J. Sebire, Mark Turmaine, Simon Eaton, Paolo De Coppi
Summary: A protocol for creating a natural-derived bladder extracellular matrix (BEM) was established for developing tissue-engineered bladder, and its structural and functional characteristics were investigated. The results showed that BEM retained structural characteristics, increased strength and stiffness, and had better compliance compared to native tissue, as well as angiogenic potential. These findings suggest the potential use of BEM for developing tissue-engineered bladder for patients requiring bladder augmentation.
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha L. Quaife, Kate E. Brain, Claire Stevens, Clara Kurtidu, Samuel M. Janes, Jo Waller
Summary: A standardized measure of psychological determinants for lung cancer screening uptake was developed and tested, including seven factor-derived subscales and four single-item questions. The measure showed acceptable reliability and validity for investigating the psychological determinants of screening uptake.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2022)