{"title":"Innovative Hybrid Nanocarriers of GnRH Peptide-Modified Chitosan-Coated Lipid Nanoparticles as a Targeted Chemotherapy for Reproductive-Related Cancers","authors":"Phichaporn Bunwatcharaphansakun, Nisakorn Yodsanit, Wisawat Keaswejjareansuk, Pattarapond Gonil, Sudthirak Wongkhieo, Angkana Jantimaporn, Warut Kengkittipat, Somrudee Kaewmalun, Nuttawat Sawangrat, Teerapong Yata, Warayuth Sajomsang, Mattaka Khongkow, Katawut Namdee","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37843","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37843","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cancer stands as a primary contributor to worldwide mortality, especially reproductive-related cancers (e.g., breast/cervical cancers among females and prostate cancer among males). Chemotherapy is the most common systemic therapy for cancer, but its adverse effects are concerning. Developing effective and new strategies against cancer is necessary to increase their efficacy and minimize their adverse effect. In this work, the novel core-shell structure of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) was fabricated via a high-throughput microfluidic for chemotherapy drug delivery. A gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), a targeting moiety for the overexpressed GnRH receptors (GnRHR) in cancer cells, was conjugated on chitosan (GnRH-CS) as a shell and used to modify the surface of LNP with doxorubicin loading to form a complex of LNP-dox-GnRH (≤ 150 nm, PDI ~0.2). The modified surface enhances the binding affinity of the LNP to the breast and prostate cancer cells. For an in vitro study, we found that LNP-dox-GnRH can specifically target the GnRHR-overexpressing cancer cells (i.e., MCF-7 and PC-3) compared with non-targeted LNP-dox. Conversely, there was no difference in the targetability between LNP-dox-GnRHR and non-targeted LNP to MDA-MB-436, a low GnRHR-expressing cancer cell. Furthermore, the enhanced anticancer activity of LNP-dox-GnRH was observed in both monolayer and spheroid cell cultures. This study highlights the advantages of easy customization of payloads and targeting peptides, requiring only a simple coating process that doesn't need specialized expertise. Its flexibility and efficiency enhance the potential for precision therapies, making it ideal for translational applications in treating reproductive-related cancers, GnRH-associated diseases, and other conditions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143082789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polydopamine-Induced BMP7-Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid)-Nanoparticle Coating Facilitates Osteogenesis in Porous Tantalum Scaffolds","authors":"Yu Ao, Dianming Jiang","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37835","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37835","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bone defects are difficult to treat clinically and most often require bone grafting for repair. However, the source of autograft bone is limited, and allograft bone carries the risk of disease transmission and immune rejection. As tissue engineering technology advances, bone replacement materials are playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of bone defects. Porous tantalum (PT) scaffolds have shown beneficial clinical effects in the repair of bone defects, surface modification of PT to induce osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) is the key to optimizing this material. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticle (PLGA NPs) encapsulating bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) (BPNPs) was prepared by a double emulsion (water/oil/water [W/O/W]) method and adhered on polydopamine (PDA)-coated PT (PPT) that was prepared by biomimetic method to prepare BPNPs-coated PPT (BPPT). The successful preparation of BPPT was monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy spectrum. Murine calvarial preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) cells were co-cultured with BPPT, vitro experiments showed that BPPT promoted cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. BPPT was further implanted into the bone defect of the distal femoral epiphysis of the rabbit. At 4 weeks postoperatively, in the BPPT group, high-resolution CT reconstruction indicated that bone volume/total volume (BV/TV) was near 50%, and the hard tissue section indicated that the depth of new bone ingrowth into the scaffolds was nearly 2 mm. The immunofluorescence staining of bone tissue around the bone defects indicated that the expression of osteogenic-related proteins was higher in the BPPT group than the other groups. Taken together, our results suggest that BPPT promoted early osteointegration, which may provide a novel approach for the clinical treatment of bone defects.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parsa Khalkhali, Meisam Omidi, Daniela S. Masson-Meyers, Babak Akbari, Mohammad Mehdi Dehghan, Hossein Aminianfar, Saeed Farzad-Mohajeri, Vahid Mansouri, Amin Nikpasand, Lobat Tayebi
{"title":"Promoting Angiogenesis/Osteogenesis by a New Copper/Magnesium Hydroxide Hybrid Nanoparticle: In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation","authors":"Parsa Khalkhali, Meisam Omidi, Daniela S. Masson-Meyers, Babak Akbari, Mohammad Mehdi Dehghan, Hossein Aminianfar, Saeed Farzad-Mohajeri, Vahid Mansouri, Amin Nikpasand, Lobat Tayebi","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37855","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37855","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, a new hybrid nanoparticle composed of magnesium hydroxide and copper oxide (Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>/CuO) with an optimized ratio of magnesium (Mg) to copper (Cu) was designed and incorporated into a 3D-printed scaffold made of polycaprolactone (PCL) and gelatin. These hybrid nanostructures (MCNs) were prepared using a green, solvent-free method. Their topography, surface morphology, and structural properties were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The fabricated 3D-printed PCL/Gelatin/MCN scaffolds were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Cell viability tests on murine calvarial preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) demonstrated that the scaffolds could induce proper cell proliferation. Additionally, the angiogenic and osteogenic properties of the constructs were evaluated using alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, osteogenesis-related, and angiogenesis-related gene expression tests. The in vivo study was conducted using a rat calvarial defect model, which confirmed the superior angiogenic and osteogenic properties of the PCL/gelatin/MCN scaffolds compared to PCL/Gelatin and PCL/Gelatin/Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> scaffolds. Overall, the PCL/Gelatin/MCN scaffolds showed promising potential for bone regeneration, particularly for critical-sized defects where proper angiogenesis is essential for tissue reconstruction.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinyoung Park, Gulsah Erel Akbaba, Nidhi Sharma, Ritopa Das, Tra Vinikoor, Yang Liu, Duong Quang Le, Kishan Angadi, Thanh Duc Nguyen
{"title":"Electrically Active Biomaterials for Stimulation and Regeneration in Tissue Engineering","authors":"Jinyoung Park, Gulsah Erel Akbaba, Nidhi Sharma, Ritopa Das, Tra Vinikoor, Yang Liu, Duong Quang Le, Kishan Angadi, Thanh Duc Nguyen","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37871","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37871","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In the human body, bioelectric cues are crucial for tissue stimulation and regeneration. Electrical stimulation (ES) significantly enhances the regeneration of nerves, bones, cardiovascular tissues, and wounds. However, the use of conventional devices with stimulating metal electrodes is invasive and requires external batteries. Consequently, electrically active materials with excellent biocompatibility have attracted attention for their applications in stimulation and regeneration in tissue engineering. To fully exploit the potential of these materials, biocompatibility, operating mechanisms, electrical properties, and even biodegradability should be carefully considered. In this review, we categorize various electrically active biomaterials based on their mechanisms for generating electrical cues, such as piezoelectric effect, triboelectric effect, and others. We also summarize the key material properties, including electrical characteristics and biodegradability, and describe their applications in tissue stimulation and regeneration for nerves, musculoskeletal tissues, and cardiovascular tissues. The electrically active biomaterials hold great potential for advancing the field of tissue engineering and their demonstrated success underscores the importance of continued research in this field.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of Seven Ion Species on Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Stimulated by Macrophages in Indirect and Direct Coculture Systems","authors":"Akiko Obata, Makito Iguchi, Hikaru Yasue, Toshihiro Kasuga","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37875","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37875","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Implanted biomaterials release inorganic ions that trigger inflammatory responses, which recruit immune cells whose biochemical signals affect bone tissue regeneration. In this study, we evaluated how mouse macrophages (RAW264, RAW) and mesenchymal stem cells (KUSA-A1, MSCs) respond to seven types of ions (silicon, calcium, magnesium, zinc, strontium, copper, and cobalt) that reportedly stimulate cells related to bone formation. The collagen synthesis, alkaline phosphatase activity, and osteocalcin production of the MSCs varied by ion dose and type after culture in the secretome of RAW cells. However, DNA production was relatively unaffected. The MSC secretome may also stimulate RAW cells in coculture and, therefore, affect osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. Overall, the ions often exerted different effects on each cell type. This study guides future work that explores the mechanisms behind ion-dependent osteogenic differentiation and cell functions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel J. Rozans, Yingjie Wu, Abolfazl S. Moghaddam, E. Thomas Pashuck
{"title":"A Streamlined High-Throughput LC–MS Assay for Quantifying Peptide Degradation in Cell Culture","authors":"Samuel J. Rozans, Yingjie Wu, Abolfazl S. Moghaddam, E. Thomas Pashuck","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37864","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37864","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Peptides are widely used in biomaterials due to their ease of synthesis, ability to signal cells, and modify the properties of biomaterials. A key benefit of using peptides is that they are natural substrates for cell-secreted enzymes, which creates the possibility of utilizing cell-secreted enzymes for tuning cell–material interactions. However, these enzymes can also induce unwanted degradation of bioactive peptides in biomaterials, or in peptide therapies. Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) is a widely used, powerful methodology that can separate complex mixtures of molecules and quantify numerous analytes within a single run. There are several challenges in using LC–MS for the multiplexed quantification of cell-induced peptide degradation, including the need for nondegradable internal standards and the identification of optimal sample storage conditions. Another problem is that cell culture media and biological samples typically contain both proteins and lipids that can accumulate on chromatography columns and degrade their performance. Removing these constituents can be expensive, time-consuming, and increases sample variability. However, loading unpurified samples onto the column without removing lipids and proteins will foul the column. Here, we show that directly injecting complex, unpurified samples onto the LC–MS without any purification enables rapid and accurate quantification of peptide concentration and that hundreds of LC–MS runs can be done on a single column without significantly diminishing the ability to quantify the degradation of peptide libraries. To understand how repeated injections degrade column performance, a model library was injected into the LC–MS hundreds of times. It was then determined that column failure is evident when hydrophilic peptides are no longer retained on the column and that failure can be easily identified by using standard peptide mixtures for column benchmarking. In total, this work introduces a simple and effective method for simultaneously quantifying the degradation of dozens of peptides in cell culture. By providing a streamlined and cost-effective method for the direct quantification of peptide degradation in complex biological samples, this work enables more efficient assessment of peptide stability and functionality, facilitating the development of advanced biomaterials and peptide-based therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.a.37864","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Petrachi, A. Portone, D. Bellucci, L. Pacchioni, C. Marra, G. De Santis, L. Rovati, M. Dominici, E. Veronesi, V. Cannillo
{"title":"A Bioprinted Hydrogel Patch With Bioactive Glass: A New Frontier in Chronic Wound Healing","authors":"T. Petrachi, A. Portone, D. Bellucci, L. Pacchioni, C. Marra, G. De Santis, L. Rovati, M. Dominici, E. Veronesi, V. Cannillo","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37865","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37865","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A wound, defined as a disruption in the continuity of the skin, is among the most common issues in the population and poses a significant burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. Despite the countless medical devices currently available to promote wound repair and skin regeneration, there is a growing demand for new skin devices that incorporate innovative biomaterials and advanced technologies. Bioglasses are biocompatible and bioactive materials capable of interacting with biological tissues. Due to their ability to promote fibroblast proliferation, angiogenesis, collagen production, and evade antibacterial activity, they have been suggested as key players in the skin regeneration process. Since their initial introduction, various compositions have been proposed depending on the clinical goal to be achieved. Recently, a novel bioglass composition named Bio_MS was found to exhibit significant bone regenerative potential. Given its peculiar composition characterized by strontium and magnesium, Bio_MS could also play a role in skin healing. In the present work, an innovative patch was designed by combining the attractive characteristics of Bio_MS with bioprinting technology. The regenerative potential of the Bio_MS patch was tested in an ex vivo cutaneous model using human skin in which an experimental wound was induced by sodium dodecyl sulfate incubation. After injury, the Bio_MS patch was able to restore skin architecture and enhance the epidermal barrier function. Additionally, the Bio_MS patch demonstrated therapeutic effects in both the epidermis and dermis, making it suitable not only for superficial lesions but also for deep wounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.a.37865","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nghia Le Ba Thai, Emily Fittante, Zhen Ma, Mary Beth Monroe
{"title":"Rapid Fabrication of Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Foams With Encapsulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Chronic Wound Treatment","authors":"Nghia Le Ba Thai, Emily Fittante, Zhen Ma, Mary Beth Monroe","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37868","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37868","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Chronic wounds present a major healthcare challenge around the world, and significant hurdles remain in their effective treatment due to limitations in accessible treatment options. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with multifunctional differentiation and modulatory properties have been delivered to chronic wounds to enhance closure but have limited engraftment when delivered without a scaffold. In this study, hybrid porous hydrogel foams composed of modified polyvinyl alcohol and gelatin were developed that are suitable for rapid and facile MSC encapsulation, fully degradable, and supportive of wound healing. Rapid fabrication and encapsulation within porous foams was achieved using a cytocompatible gas blowing process. The hybrid hydrogels have tunable degradation rates based on chemistry, with complete mass loss achieved within 2–6 weeks, which is compatible with chronic wound closure rates. High encapsulated A375 epithelial cell and MSC viability with maintained cell functionality over 2 weeks reveals the potential of these hydrogels to serve as cell delivery systems for chronic wound treatment. An ex vivo porcine skin wound model demonstrated enhanced healing after application of cell-laden hydrogel foams. Overall, hybrid hydrogel foams with encapsulated therapeutic cells have the capacity for robust wound healing and are a promising platform for chronic wound dressings.</p>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.a.37868","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonardo G. Engler, Marina Della Giustina, Marcelo Giovanela, Mariana Roesch-Ely, Noel Gately, Ian Major, Janaina S. Crespo, Declan M. Devine
{"title":"Exploring the Synergy of Metallic Antimicrobial Agents in Ternary Blends of PHB/PLA/PCL","authors":"Leonardo G. Engler, Marina Della Giustina, Marcelo Giovanela, Mariana Roesch-Ely, Noel Gately, Ian Major, Janaina S. Crespo, Declan M. Devine","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37857","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37857","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study provides a comprehensive investigation of antimicrobial additives (ZnO/AgNPs and SiO<sub>2</sub>/AgNPs) on the properties of biodegradable ternary blends composed of poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and polycaprolactone (PCL) by examining the morphology, thermal stability, crystallinity index, and cell viability of these blends. Overall, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis revealed that AgNPs and SiO<sub>2</sub> exhibited comparable sizes, whereas ZnO was significantly larger, which influences their release profiles and interactions with the blends. The addition of antimicrobials influences the rheology of the blends, acting as compatibilizers by reducing the intermolecular forces between biopolymers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed a matrix–core–shell structure, indicating enhanced interfacial interaction among the immiscible biopolymers, as predicted by their spreading coefficient. From thermal evaluations, PCL promotes overall thermal stability, where T<sub>5</sub> (the temperature at which the sample loses 5% of its weight through thermal degradation) was more than 22% higher than <i>T</i><sub>5</sub> of blends, and the antimicrobials investigated tend to act as barriers to heat penetration, thereby influencing the degradation mechanism of the blends. Additionally, antimicrobials tend to increase material crystallinity, suggesting their nucleating effect. Both PLA and PCL have shown high viability for cell growth and proliferation. The 30/50/20 (PHB/PLA/PCL wt%) blends were conducive to cell adhesion and proliferation, achieving cell viability rates up to 85% irrespective of the antimicrobial concentration. SEM analysis also confirmed the presence of viable cells and attachment of organic cell structures over the surface of the produced materials. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of biodegradable ternary blends containing antimicrobial NPs, particularly for use in medical devices such as ureteral stents.</p>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.a.37857","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahmoud A. Sakr, Sumi Siddiqua, Su Ryon Shin, Keekyoung Kim
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of a Nanoclay Reinforced Gelatin-Based Hybrid Hydrogel","authors":"Mahmoud A. Sakr, Sumi Siddiqua, Su Ryon Shin, Keekyoung Kim","doi":"10.1002/jbm.a.37870","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.a.37870","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bentonite clay nanoparticles assume a pivotal role in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering by augmenting the mechanical rigidity and biological efficacy of hydrogels. In this investigation, Span80 was employed as a surfactant to facilitate the synthesis of uniformly sized bentonite nanoparticles measuring approximately 700 nm in diameter. The resultant hybrid hydrogel displaced a marked increase in compressive modulus, achieving a peak value of 17.5 kPa, including 1% bentonite twice that of the unmodified gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA). The discernible enhancements in the physical and biological characteristics of the hydrogel underscore its considerable potential for applications in tissue engineering. This includes heightened mechanical rigidity, robust cell viability, and a meticulously regulated degradation rate. While further examinations are imperative to evaluate the viability of the developed hydrogel comprehensively, its auspicious physical and biological attributes strongly suggest its potential utility in the domain of tissue engineering and bioprinting.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15142,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A","volume":"113 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142960670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}