Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thanuja D. K. Herath, Leonardo Saigo, Benoit Schaller, Anis Larbi, Swee Hin Teoh, Charles James Kirkpatrick, Bee Tin Goh
Summary: This study showed that autologous neutrophils may have a positive effect on promoting new bone formation, providing potential clinical benefits for bone regeneration in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jiawen Si, Hongzhou Shen, Hongwei Miao, Yuan Tian, Hua Huang, Jun Shi, Guangyin Yuan, Guofang Shen
Summary: In this study, a biodegradable membrane with guided bone regeneration (GBR) was successfully developed using a Mg-2.0Zn-1.0Gd alloy (wt.%, MZG) membrane with Ca-P coating. The membrane demonstrated enhanced hydrophilicity, good cytocompatibility, excellent antibacterial effect, and improved new bone formation, indicating great potential for clinical application as GBR membranes.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yin-Zhe An, Franz-Josef Strauss, Jin-Young Park, Yu Qin Shen, Daniel Stefan Thoma, Jung-Seok Lee
Summary: The results of the study suggest that fixation of collagen membrane (CM) significantly enhances the expression of osteogenic factors, leading to more new bone formation, which is important in guiding bone regeneration.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mindaugas Pranskunas, Egidijus Simoliunas, Milda Alksne, Victor Martin, Pedro Sousa Gomes, Algirdas Puisys, Algirdas Kaupinis, Gintaras Juodzbalys
Summary: The study evaluated the functionality of secretome isolated from periosteum-derived MSCs in healing critical size calvarial bone defects in rabbits, showing that osteogenic-induced secretome enhanced new bone formation process and had the highest bone tissue formation. The findings suggest that MSC secretome, particularly from osteogenic-induced populations, may be an effective therapeutic approach to enhance bone tissue healing and regeneration.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-Young Lee, Jin-Young Park, In-Pyo Hong, Su-Hee Jeon, Jae-Kook Cha, Jeong-Won Paik, Seong-Ho Choi
Summary: The study showed that the PCL/beta-TCP membrane exhibited good biocompatibility, slow degradation, and the ability to maintain space over eight weeks. The PCL-BG group achieved the greatest augmented volume at both two and eight weeks, while the PCL group showed a significant increase in new bone after eight weeks. The 3D-printed PCL/beta-TCP membrane is a promising biomaterial for reconstruction of critical sized defects.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
S. Kotagudda Ranganath, M. Schlund, Jerome Delattre, J. Ferri, F. Chai
Summary: Most existing preclinical models for evaluating the biosafety and bone-regeneration efficacy of bone substitute materials (BSMs) or tissue engineering (TE) constructs have limitations. This study developed a novel double-site critical-sized defect (CSD) model in one rabbit, which reduces the number of animals needed and avoids the influence of individual differences and evaluation bias.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Tsvetan Chaprazov, Radina Vasileva, Kiril Atliev, Elena Firkova
Summary: This study compared the effects of local and systemic application of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) on the healing of rat calvarial defects. The results showed that local application of rhEPO enhanced bone formation without systemic effects, while systemic application affected erythropoiesis but did not result in bone formation.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Chong Teng, Zhicheng Tong, Qiulin He, Huangrong Zhu, Lu Wang, Xianzhu Zhang, Wei Wei
Summary: In this study, biocompatible hydrogel microspheres were fabricated to promote the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells and enhance bone regeneration. The results from in vivo experiments demonstrated the superiority of the BMSC/HM system in inducing bone regeneration. This study provides a simple and effective research idea for bone defect repair, and the optimization of hydrogel microspheres holds promise for future tissue engineering applications.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yong-Ho Seo, Su-Hyun Hwang, Yu-Na Kim, Hyung-Joon Kim, Eun-Bin Bae, Jung-Bo Huh
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the bone regeneration efficiency of two-layer porcine-derived bone scaffolds composed of cancellous and cortical bones in a rabbit calvarial defect model. The results showed satisfactory bone regeneration efficiency in the cancellous and two-layer groups, while the cortical group exhibited poor bone regeneration. Further studies are needed to explore methods for regulating the ratio of cortical and cancellous bones in two-layer bones.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Kongkiat Sukchan, Prisana Pripatnanont, Rudjit Tunthasen, Jirut Meesane
Summary: Silk fibroin-glycerol-based membranes have better bone regeneration capacity and slower biodegradation compared to collagen membranes in guided bone regeneration, making them ideal for use in bone regeneration.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiwei Xu, Cunyang Wang, Guiqin Song, Yan Wang, Xiaoyun Zhang, Xiaoming Li
Summary: Covalently binding bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2)-derived peptides onto ammonized graphene (GP) can enhance the efficiency of promoting bone regeneration and repairing calvarial defect, as the positively charged ammonized GP can absorb specific proteins and interact with them effectively to induce osteogenic cell differentiation. This study demonstrates that the performance of scaffolds containing covalently bound bioactive molecules can be controlled by the covalent binding mode, and the prepared ammonized GP scaffold shows inspiring potential for bone tissue regeneration and engineering.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kangjie Ma, Dongmei Mei, Xiaodong Lin, Li Zhang, Jie Gao, Xiaojing Li, Xuechen Zhu, Qiao Jin, Shuang Zhang, Hao Xu, Baodong Zhao
Summary: The study demonstrated that the polylactic acid membrane has good mechanical strength and biodegradability for treating alveolar bone defects, effectively guiding bone regeneration with favorable osteogenic capability.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuwei Zhu, Bingyang Dai, Xu Li, Wei Liu, Jiangpeng Wang, Jiankun Xu, Shunxiang Xu, Xuan He, Shian Zhang, Quan Li, Ling Qin, To Ngai
Summary: The developed biphasic GBR membrane in this study can accelerate calvarial defect repair and has a favorable effect on bone regeneration.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dirk Waehnert, Julian Koettnitz, Madlen Merten, Daniel Kronenberg, Richard Stange, Johannes F. W. Greiner, Christian Kaltschmidt, Thomas Vordemvenne, Barbara Kaltschmidt
Summary: Comparing different bone substitute materials in rat calvarial critical size defects, transplantation of Spongostan(TM) resulted in superior regeneration, indicating its potential as an alternative for defects in the maxillary region.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mi Wu, Zhengyi Han, Wen Liu, Jinrong Yao, Bingjiao Zhao, Zhengzhong Shao, Xin Chen
Summary: The study incorporated bioactive clay LAPONITE (R) into regenerated silk fibroin microfibrous mats, forming RSF-LAP hybrid mats that effectively prevent fibroblast cell ingrowth, enhance cell adhesion and proliferation, and promote osteogenic differentiation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Carlos F. Guimaraes, Daniela Cruz-Moreira, David Caballero, Rogerio P. Pirraco, Luca Gasperini, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis
Summary: Microfluidic platforms provide a powerful approach to miniaturize important characteristics of cancers and enhance physiological relevance in vitro testing. Photonics plays a crucial role in microfluidic 3D cancer modeling and biosensing, enabling precise manipulation of biomaterials and living cells and offering a broad toolbox for quantifying critical biological phenomena.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sanaz Alizadeh, Paniz Farshi, Navid Farahmandian, Zahra Aliakbar Ahovan, Ali Hashemi, Mohammad Majidi, Abdolnaser Azadbakht, Mahsa Darestanifarahani, Koushan Sineh Sepehr, Subhas C. Kundu, Mazaher Gholipourmalekabadi
Summary: A nanofibrous chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) (CS/PVA) mat was designed for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat wound infections. The material showed excellent antibacterial activity against resistant strains and demonstrated good biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Prithwish Kola, Prasanth Kumar Bhusetty Nagesh, Pritam Kumar Roy, K. Deepak, Rui Luis Reis, Subhas C. Kundu, Mahitosh Mandal
Summary: The increasing number of breast cancer cases globally and the rising death rate indicate the inadequacy of traditional and current treatments. Nanoparticle-based therapies such as photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, chemodynamic therapy, and sonodynamic therapy show promise in combating breast cancer through accurate drug delivery and elimination of cancer stem cells. These innovative therapies have fewer side effects compared to standard chemotherapy and address the stability issues associated with cancer immunotherapy. This review discusses various nanotheranostic systems and smart nanoparticles, their mechanisms of action, and their relevance in the current era.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Eunjin Cho, Xiangguo Che, Mary Jasmin Ang, Seongmin Cheon, Jinkyung Lee, Kwang Soo Kim, Chang Hoon Lee, Sang-Yeop Lee, Hee-Young Yang, Changjong Moon, Chungoo Park, Je-Yong Choi, Tae-Hoon Lee
Summary: Peroxiredoxin 5 (Prdx5) plays a significant role in regulating bone resorption and bone formation, and its deficiency leads to osteoporosis. Through immunoprecipitation and LC-MS/MS analysis, hnRNPK was identified as an interacting partner of Prdx5, and Prdx5 negatively regulates the expression of osteocalcin mediated by hnRNPK. Additionally, the loss of Prdx5 enhances the expression of osteoclast-related genes during the differentiation of bone marrow-derived macrophages into multinucleated osteoclasts. These findings suggest that Prdx5 plays an important role in maintaining bone homeostasis by regulating bone cell differentiation.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhenzhen Qi, Zheng Yan, Guohongfang Tan, Tianshuo Jia, Yiyu Geng, Huiyan Shao, Subhas C. C. Kundu, Shenzhou Lu
Summary: Silk fibroin microneedles have advantages in terms of biocompatibility, mechanical properties, thermal stability, and control via genetic engineering. This review summarizes the research progress, structure, properties, applications, and clinical trials of silk fibroin microneedles, and discusses the future development trends.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Anita Akbarzadeh Solbu, David Caballero, Spyridon Damigos, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, Oyvind Halaas, Aman S. Chahal, Berit L. Strand
Summary: Cell migration plays a crucial role in various biological processes, and recent advancements in materials science have allowed for the development of biomimetic in vitro assays to study cell migration. Three-dimensional hydrogels have been particularly useful in mimicking the extracellular environment and studying cell migration in a more physiologically relevant manner. This article provides an overview of the different types of hydrogels and their characteristics, as well as established methods for cell migration assays and tracking in three-dimensional environments.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Lara Pierantoni, Virginia Brancato, Joao B. Costa, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, Joana Silva-Correia, Joaquim M. Oliveira
Summary: A 3D breast cancer model based on collagen protein has opened up new avenues for studying cancer progression.
Article
Cell Biology
Xiangguo Che, Xian Jin, Na Rae Park, Hee-June Kim, Hee-Soo Kyung, Hyun-Ju Kim, Jane B. Lian, Janet L. Stein, Gary S. Stein, Je-Yong Choi
Summary: TGF-beta signaling is regulated by Cbf beta, which plays a vital role in maintaining articular cartilage homeostasis. Deficiency of Cbfb leads to cartilage degeneration and enhances osteoarthritis progression. Cbf beta protects Runx1 from degradation and regulates the expression of Type II collagen, indicating its importance in cartilage integrity and TGF-beta signaling.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenjing Yang, Ya Ma, Haiting Xu, Zhenhua Zhu, Jiaxue Wu, Cheng Xu, Wei Sun, Erhu Zhao, Min Wang, Rui L. Reis, Subhas C. Kundu, Xiaoxiao Shi, Bo Xiao
Summary: A fluorinated nanoparticle has been developed to improve the therapeutic outcomes of ulcerative colitis (UC). The results showed that the nanoparticles efficiently delivered drugs to the colon, promoted mucosal penetration, and had anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. In animal models, the nanoparticles significantly improved the therapeutic efficacy, reduced inflammation, and restored intestinal microbiota balance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rui R. Costa, David Caballero, Diana Soares da Costa, Romen Rodriguez-Trujillo, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, Iva Pashkuleva
Summary: Anisotropy plays a crucial role in the organization and healing of neural tissues, and holds great potential for developing regeneration strategies. The study demonstrates the fabrication of microfibers from charged ECM components using interfacial polyelectrolyte complexation, which can mimic the mechanical properties of neural tissues. These fibers are biocompatible and promote the formation of neural processes, enabling the development of neural cells.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jwa-Young Kim, Yong-Chan Lee, Seong-Gon Kim, Umberto Garagiola
Summary: This comprehensive review explores the integration of 3D printing and Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in orthognathic and oral maxillofacial surgery, which enables personalized surgical methods, precise planning through tactile 3D models, and accurately designed surgical guides for improved patient-centric care and predictable outcomes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jwa-Young Kim, Seong-Gon Kim, Umberto Garagiola
Summary: The potential of sericin, a protein derived from silkworms, is explored for bone graft applications due to its biocompatibility, hydrophilic nature, and cost-effectiveness. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and UV-resistant properties that contribute to a healthier bone-healing environment, and its incorporation into 3D-printed grafts could lead to personalized medical solutions. However, gaps still exist in our understanding of sericin's mechanism of action, its long-term biocompatibility in humans, and the best methods for incorporating it into graft materials.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Min Keun Kim, Min Ji Ham, Won Rae Kim, Hyung Giun Kim, Kwang Jun Kwon, Seong Gon Kim, Young Wook Park
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of three-dimensional surgical guides and titanium implants in a rabbit model, as well as the surgical outcomes of mandibulectomy and reconstructive surgery. The accuracy of the implants was within the acceptable error range, while the surgical accuracy varied in different measured areas. The angle between the mandibular lower borders showed the most sensitive results, and the distance between the lingual cusps of the first molars represented the most accurate outcomes. The angle between the mandibular lower borders was found to be a good indicator for evaluating reconstructive surgery outcomes.
MAXILLOFACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ji Hae Lee, HaeYong Kweon, Ji-Hyeon Oh, Seong-Gon Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the optimal scaffold material for silk sericin-based bone grafts using a critical-sized bone defect model in rat calvaria. The results showed that collagen exhibited better bone regeneration capability in silk sericin-based bone grafts compared to gelatin.
MAXILLOFACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji Hae Lee, HaeYong Kweon, Ji-Hyeon Oh, Yei-Jin Kang, Dae-Won Kim, Won-Geun Yang, Weon-Sik Chae, Seong-Gon Kim
Summary: The study demonstrates that pretreatment with 4-hexylresorcinol (4HR) increases the β-sheet structure of silk sericin, induces BMP-2 expression, and enhances bone regeneration ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)