Article
Polymer Science
Janicy Arantes Carvalho, Cristiano Ceron Jayme, Flavia Sayuri Matsuo, Antonio Claudio Tedesco
Summary: Extensive injuries to bone tissue are still a significant clinical challenge, necessitating the development of new bone tissue engineering strategies. This study successfully constructed a chitosan-gelatin/hydroxyapatite-based scaffold to support the growth and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts. The scaffold exhibited high biocompatibility and significantly enhanced bone lesion closure in in vivo studies.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Asif Ali, Saleheen Bano, Satish Poojary, Ananya Chaudhary, Dhruv Kumar, Yuvraj Singh Negi
Summary: The study involved fabrication of a Chitosan/Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (beta-TCP)/Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) porous composite by freeze drying process for bone tissue engineering matrix. The scaffolds showed refinement in pore morphology and increased mineralization tendency with increasing CNC concentration. Samples with 5% CNC content exhibited highest cell viability, cell differentiation capabilities, and significant calcium depositions after 72 h culture.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Katherine A. Pitrolino, Reda M. Felfel, Laura Macri Pellizzeri, Jane McLaren, Alexander A. Popov, Virginie Sottile, Colin A. Scotchford, Brigitte E. Scammell, George A. F. Roberts, David M. Grant
Summary: An innovative multi-layered chitosan scaffold was developed for repairing osteochondral defects, with a distinct gradient of pore size and the addition of nanohydroxyapatite for strength. The scaffold exhibited good mechanical performance under loading, supported attachment and proliferation of human mesenchymal stem cells, and facilitated osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation in specific layers.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javad Esmaeili, Sorur Jadbabaee, Farnaz Mohebi Far, Mostafa Esmaeilpour Lukolayeh, Kevser Kubra Kirboga, Farnoush Sadat Rezaei, Aboulfazl Barati
Summary: Utilizing the stem of the Alstroemeria flower as a scaffold, this study fabricated a new scaffold material through decellularization and chitosan modification. The modified scaffold exhibited better porous structure, mechanical behavior, and biocompatibility compared to the unmodified scaffold. Modified tissue plants could be a promising candidate for tissue engineering of both soft and hard tissues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jie Xu, Huan Fang, Ya Su, Yue Kang, Deli Xu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Yi Nie, Hong Wang, Tianqing Liu, Kedong Song
Summary: Finding a bioink suitable for 3D bioprinting that can mimic the microenvironment of native skin and prevent bacterial infection remains a major challenge in skin tissue engineering. In this study, a tissue-specific extracellular matrix-based bioink was prepared, and a novel scaffold was obtained using an extrusion 3D bioprinting technology and dynamic hydrogen bonding method. The hybrid scaffold exhibited excellent properties including antibacterial activity, hemostatic effect, and biocompatibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sakchi Bhushan, Sandhya Singh, Tushar Kanti Maiti, Ankita Das, Ananya Barui, Leena R. Chaudhari, Meghnad G. Joshi, Dharm Dutt
Summary: Cell-free and cell-loaded constructs are used to repair critical-sized bone defects, with interest in enhancing three-dimensional scaffolds with free radical scavenging materials. In this study, CG-CNPs nanocomposite scaffolds with improved physico-chemical, mechanical, and biological properties were fabricated using freeze-drying. These scaffolds showed cyto-friendly behavior, antimicrobial activity, and demonstrated the best characteristics in terms of porosity, weight loss, compressive modulus, and Ca/P ratio. Therefore, the CG-CNP2 scaffolds are highly biocompatible and suitable for bone defect repair.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Shuangpeng Jiang, Guangzhao Tian, Zhen Yang, Xiang Gao, Fuxin Wang, Juntan Li, Zhuang Tian, Bo Huang, Fu Wei, Xinyu Sang, Liuqi Shao, Jian Zhou, Zhenyong Wang, Shuyun Liu, Xiang Sui, Quanyi Guo, Weimin Guo, Xu Li
Summary: This study confirms that hWJMSC-Exos can enhance the effect of the ACECM scaffold and promote osteochondral regeneration. The promoting effect may be related to the polarization of macrophages and inhibition of inflammatory response by hWJMSC-Exos. Additionally, hWJMSC-Exos contain miRNAs that can promote hyaline cartilage regeneration.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Thakoon Thitiset, Siriporn Damrongsakkul, Supansa Yodmuang, Wilairat Leeanansaksiri, Jirun Apinun, Sittisak Honsawek
Summary: The novel biodegradable scaffold comprising gelatin (G), chitooligosaccharide (COS), and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) showed promising biological characteristics for bone tissue engineering both in vitro cell culture and in vivo animal bioassays.
BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Phasuwit P. Phatchayawat, Arnon Khamkeaw, Supansa Yodmuang, Muenduen Phisalaphong
Summary: Biopolymers of bacterial cellulose, chitosan, alginate and gelatin were combined to fabricate 3D hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering. The composite scaffolds exhibited good architecture and biocompatibility, making them suitable for cartilage tissue engineering applications.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Pinxue Li, Liwei Fu, Zhiyao Liao, Yu Peng, Chao Ning, Cangjian Gao, Daxu Zhang, Xiang Sui, Yunfeng Lin, Shuyun Liu, Chunxiang Hao, Quanyi Guo
Summary: This study developed a promising cartilage regenerative system using a chitosan/3D-printed PCL hybrid scaffold containing SMSCs and recruiting TFNA, which greatly improved cartilage defect repair through enhanced cell proliferation and chondrogenesis.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yamini Chandramohan, Kavya Jeganathan, Sanjana Sivanesan, Pavani Koka, Trikkur Madom Seetaraman Amritha, Selvaraj Vimalraj, Anuradha Dhanasekaran
Summary: This study successfully isolated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from human Ovarian Follicular Fluid (OFF) for the first time, and characterized them through various methods. The growth of MSCs with the conditioned medium obtained from a biocomposite scaffold promoted osteoblast differentiation, indicating good culture conditions and applicability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sneh Gautam, Shiv Dutt Purohit, Hemant Singh, Amit Kumar Dinda, Pravin D. Potdar, Chhavi Sharma, Chia -Fu Chou, Narayan Chandra Mishra
Summary: Bone tissue engineering has received attention for the treatment of bone injury. A tri-polymer scaffold (PCL-gelatin-chitosan) was fabricated through electrospinning and treated with nanohydroxyapatite. The modified scaffold showed a uniform distribution of nanohydroxyapatite particles on the surface of fibers.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Asif Ali, Abshar Hasan, Yuvraj Singh Negi
Summary: This study investigates the effect of cellulose nanocrystals on xylan/chitosan/beta-tricalcium phosphate matrix for bone tissue construct. The results show that the pore size can be altered by adjusting the filler concentration. The addition of 1% cellulose nanocrystals significantly enhances the compressive modulus and crystalline content of the material. Samples with 5% cellulose nanocrystals exhibit the highest thermal stability, and all composites with beta-TCP content demonstrate improved cell viability, alkaline phosphatase activity, and mineralization tendency.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Konstantinos Loukelis, Foteini Machla, Athina Bakopoulou, Maria Chatzinikolaidou
Summary: This study investigates the impact of kappa-carrageenan on dental pulp stem cells and reveals that its integration in scaffolds significantly enhances the odontogenic potential of DPSCs, supporting dentin-pulp regeneration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sahar Heydari, Akbar Esmaeili
Summary: This study synthesized a new scaffold of polyurethane/chitosan/Vicia ervilia protein/gelatin/heparin-coated with Astragalus gossypinus for cardiovascular tissue engineering. The nanofibers loaded with heparin showed a high release rate and low toxicity, with good cell survival rate and adhesion of endothelial cells on the vessel's inner wall.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shambhoo Sharan Tripathi, Raushan Kumar, Akalabya Bissoyi, Syed Ibrahim Rizvi
Summary: The study evaluated the protective role of baicalein against lipidemic and oxidative stress in hyperlipidemic challenged rats. The results showed that baicalein could effectively alleviate the negative impact of a high-fat diet on rats and improve the redox imbalance.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kanchan Maji, Krishna Pramanik
Summary: The growing trend of bone disorders caused by accidental injury and the increasing aging population demand more effective therapeutic intervention. Bone tissue engineering offers functional bone grafts, and electrospinning technology provides a potential solution to the limitations of traditional bone grafts, but scaffold matrix fabrication remains a significant challenge.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Yogendra Pratap Singh, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: The rebuilding of damaged human bone tissue is an important objective in bone tissue engineering. Fabricated scaffolds, which mimic the native extracellular matrix of bone, are used as artificial supports and materials for regeneration of new bone tissues. Gelatin, a potential candidate, can be blended with other polymers or composites to enhance its performance as a bone graft. Freeze-drying and electrospinning are popular techniques for scaffold fabrication, providing a unique architecture with desired porosity and pore interconnectivity. These scaffolds resemble the natural bone extracellular matrix and have applications in bone tissue engineering.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruben M. F. Tomas, Akalabya Bissoyi, Thomas R. Congdon, Matthew I. Gibson
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a synthetic macromolecular cryoprotectant for efficient cryopreservation of cell monolayers, simplifying cell handling processes and improving research efficiency and quality.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yogendra Pratap Singh, Rakesh Bhaskar, Ashish Kumar Agrawal, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: The composite scaffold based on chitosan and monetite nanoparticles has the potential for bone restoration, with customizable structures and properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yogendra Pratap Singh, Balaram Mishra, Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Narayan Chandra Mishra, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: In this study, monetite nanoparticles were successfully incorporated into a chitosan-based composite using the electrospinning technique. The resulting composite exhibited superior osteogenic properties and biomineralization capability, making it a promising material for bone tissue engineering.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jordan Forbes, Akalabya Bissoyi, Lukas Eickhoff, Naama Reicher, Thomas Hansen, Christopher G. Bon, Virginia K. Walker, Thomas Koop, Yinon Rudich, Ido Braslavsky, Peter L. Davies
Summary: Bacterial ice nucleation proteins (INPs) can cause frost damage to plants by nucleating ice formation at high sub-zero temperatures. Modeling and experimentation revealed that certain residues and structural continuity in a central segment of Pseudomonas borealis INP are critical for optimal ice nucleation activity. The C-terminal coils of INP also play a crucial role in its potency.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sujata Swain, Rakesh Bhaskar, Kannan Badri Narayanan, Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Sonia Sharma, Sudip Dasgupta, Sung Soo Han, Pawan Kumar
Summary: Bone implants made of nanocomposites containing hydroxyapatite (HA) and barium titanate (BT) exhibit desirable properties for bone regeneration applications, including osteoconductive, osteoinductive, osteointegration, and piezoelectricity. These nanocomposites were synthesized through solid-state reactions and sintered to enhance their mechanical, dielectric, and biological properties. The resulting composites showed improved dielectric properties, mechanical strength, and hemocompatibility, making them suitable for orthopedic implants.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Amit Kumar Singh, Krishna Pramanik
Summary: This study reports 3D-printed scaffolds made of natural biopolymers, sodium alginate (SA) and chitosan (CH). The scaffolds possess open pore microstructures with desired pore size, favorable for cell attachment and bone regeneration. Among the compositions, SA/CH: 60/40 scaffold shows superior biological properties and bioactivity, making it a suitable matrix for future bone tissue regeneration applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yogendra Pratap Singh, Balaram Mishra, Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Rakesh Bhaskar, Sung Soo Han, Narayan Chandra Mishra, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: This study is dedicated to the preparation and characterization of electrospun gelatin/monetite nanofibrous scaffold for bone tissue engineering. The addition of monetite nanoparticles in the gelatin matrix improved the physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties of the scaffold. The incorporation of 7 wt% monetite resulted in decreased swelling ratio, higher tensile strength and modulus, and better cell adhesion, proliferation, biomineralization, and ALP activity.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Balram Singh Yadav, Sudip Durgawati, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: Nitrate-intercalated MgAl layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and used to adsorb acid yellow dye (AY) from contaminated water. The optimized conditions resulted in a maximum adsorption rate of 0.00515 g mg(-1) min(-1) and a maximum adsorption capacity of 412.55 mg g(-1). The study showed that the synthesized nitrate intercalated MgAl LDH nanoparticles have great potential for the adsorption of acid yellow dye.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sambit Ray, Jayprakash Yadav, Amrita Mishra, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: Bioactive glass is a promising material with biocompatibility and bioactivity for tissue regeneration. This study synthesized un-doped and Ag-doped submicron bioactive glass particles and evaluated their properties. The results showed that the Ag-doped SBG exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity and minimal cytotoxicity, making it a potential candidate for biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yogendra Pratap Singh, ShivDutt Purohit, Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Rakesh Bhaskar, Sung Soo Han, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: Chitosan-gelatin-monetite (CGM)-based electrospun scaffolds have been developed that mimic the microstructure and composition of natural bone. The incorporation of 7% monetite into the scaffold enhances its mechanical properties and osteogenic potential, making it a potential candidate for bone tissue regeneration.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sambit Ray, Samit Kumar Nandi, Sudip Dasgupta
Summary: Highly interconnected porous scaffolds of Antheraea mylitta silk fibroin (SF) and chitosan (CH) were fabricated using the freeze-drying method. The SF80/CH20 scaffold exhibited the most suitable properties for bone tissue engineering application according to optimization of microstructure, porosity, and mechanical properties. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed excellent biocompatibility, cell attachment, and bone healing capacity of the SF80/CH20 scaffold.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Amit Kumar Singh, Krishna Pramanik, Amit Biswas
Summary: In this study, a SA/CH/GE tri-polymer complex was used as a bioink to fabricate a scaffold suitable for bone-tissue regeneration through 3D printing. The addition of gelatin improved the mechanical properties, structural stability, protein adsorption, and cellular adhesion of the scaffold. It also exhibited desirable degradation rate and controlled swelling properties.
BIO-DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadreza Kasravi, Alireza Yaghoobi, Tahereh Tayebi, Mahsa Hojabri, Abdolkarim Talebi Taheri, Fatemeh Shirzad, Bahram Jambar Nooshin, Radman Mazloomnejad, Armin Ahmadi, Fatemeh A. Tehrani, Ghasem Yazdanpanah, Mohammad Hadi Farjoo, Hassan Niknejad
Summary: As a promising approach in translational medicine, the decellularization of discarded livers to produce bioscaffolds that support recellularization has potential in overcoming the limitations of conventional liver transplantation. In this study, the researchers investigated the use of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibition to preserve the extracellular matrix (ECM) during liver decellularization. The results demonstrated that the application of an MMP inhibitor significantly improved the preservation of ECM components and mechanical properties of the bioscaffolds, which supported cell viability and function in vitro. The study also confirmed that the MMP inhibition led to the inhibition of MMP2 and MMP9, providing a novel method to enhance ECM preservation during liver decellularization.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadsadegh Nadimifar, Weiguang Jin, Clara Coll-Satue, Gizem Bor, Paul Joseph Kempen, Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi, Leticia Hosta-Rigau
Summary: This study presents a metal-phenolic self-assembly approach that can prepare nanoparticles fully made of hemoglobin. The nanoparticles exhibit good oxygen binding and releasing capabilities.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jyoti Kumari, Roel Hammink, Jochem Baaij, Frank A. D. T. G. Wagener, Paul H. J. Kouwer
Summary: Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous connective tissue in response to injury, leading to organ dysfunction. A novel hybrid hydrogel combining synthetic polyisocyanide with hyaluronic acid has been developed, showing strong antifibrotic properties.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Letter
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Melissa Machado Rodrigues, Cristian Padilha Fontoura, Charlene Silvestrin Celi Garcia, Sandro Tomaz Martins, Joao Antonio Pegas Henriques, Carlos Alejandro Figueroa, Mariana Roesch Ely, Cesar Aguzzoli
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jessica Polak, David Sachs, Nino Scherrer, Adrian Suess, Huan Liu, Mitchell Levesque, Sabine Werner, Edoardo Mazza, Gaetana Restivo, Mirko Meboldt, Costanza Giampietro
Summary: Human skin equivalents (HSEs) play a crucial role in tissue engineering. This study introduces a 3D-printed culture insert to apply a static radial constraint on HSEs and examines its effects on tissue characteristics. The results show that the diameter of the culture insert significantly influences tissue contraction, fibroblast and matrix organization, keratinocyte differentiation, epidermal stratification, and basement membrane formation. This study provides important insights for the design of skin tissue engineering.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shiliang Chen, Tianming Du, Hanbing Zhang, Jing Qi, Yanping Zhang, Yongliang Mu, Aike Qiao
Summary: This paper reviewed the primary methods for improving the overall properties of biodegradable zinc stents. It discussed the mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of various improvement strategies. Alloying was found to be the most common, simple, and effective method for improving mechanical properties. Deformation processing and surface modification further improved the mechanical properties and biological activity of zinc alloys. Meanwhile, structural design could endow stents with special properties. Manufacturing zinc alloys with excellent properties and exploring their interaction mechanism with the human body are areas for future research.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)