{"title":"Promotion of cardiac microtissue assembly within G-CSF-enriched collagen I-cardiogel hybrid hydrogel.","authors":"Hamid Khodayari, Saeed Khodayari, Malihe Rezaee, Siamak Rezaeiani, Mahmoud Alipour Choshali, Saiedeh Erfanian, Ahad Muhammadnejad, Fatemeh Nili, Yasaman Pourmehran, Reihaneh Pirjani, Sarah Rajabi, Naser Aghdami, Canan Nebigil-Désaubry, Kai Wang, Habibollah Mahmoodzadeh, Sara Pahlavan","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae072","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tissue engineering as an interdisciplinary field of biomedical sciences has raised many hopes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases as well as development of <i>in vitro</i> three-dimensional (3D) cardiac models. This study aimed to engineer a cardiac microtissue using a natural hybrid hydrogel enriched by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a bone marrow-derived growth factor. Cardiac ECM hydrogel (Cardiogel: CG) was mixed with collagen type I (ColI) to form the hybrid hydrogel, which was tested for mechanical and biological properties. Three cell types (cardiac progenitor cells, endothelial cells and cardiac fibroblasts) were co-cultured in the G-CSF-enriched hybrid hydrogel to form a 3D microtissue. ColI markedly improved the mechanical properties of CG in the hybrid form with a ratio of 1:1. The hybrid hydrogel demonstrated acceptable biocompatibility and improved retention of encapsulated human foreskin fibroblasts. Co-culture of three cell types in G-CSF enriched hybrid hydrogel, resulted in a faster 3D structure shaping and a well-cellularized microtissue with higher angiogenesis compared to growth factor-free hybrid hydrogel (control). Immunostaining confirmed the presence of CD31<sup>+</sup> tube-like structures as well as vimentin<sup>+</sup> cardiac fibroblasts and cTNT<sup>+</sup> human pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiomyocytes. Bioinformatics analysis of signaling pathways related to the G-CSF receptor in cardiovascular lineage cells, identified target molecules. The <i>in silico</i>-identified STAT3, as one of the major molecules involved in G-CSF signaling of cardiac tissue, was upregulated in G-CSF compared to control. The G-CSF-enriched hybrid hydrogel could be a promising candidate for cardiac tissue engineering, as it facilitates tissue formation and angiogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae072"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11226883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"β-Cyclodextrin-based nanoassemblies for the treatment of atherosclerosis.","authors":"Weihong Ji, Yuanxing Zhang, Weichen Shao, Ranjith Kumar Kankala, Aizheng Chen","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae071","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atherosclerosis, a chronic and progressive condition characterized by the accumulation of inflammatory cells and lipids within artery walls, remains a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases globally. Despite considerable advancements in drug therapeutic strategies aimed at managing atherosclerosis, more effective treatment options for atherosclerosis are still warranted. In this pursuit, the emergence of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as a promising therapeutic agent offers a novel therapeutic approach to drug delivery targeting atherosclerosis. The hydrophobic cavity of β-CD facilitates its role as a carrier, enabling the encapsulation and delivery of various therapeutic compounds to affected sites within the vasculature. Notably, β-CD-based nanoassemblies possess the ability to reduce cholesterol levels, mitigate inflammation, solubilize hydrophobic drugs and deliver drugs to affected tissues, making these nanocomponents promising candidates for atherosclerosis management. This review focuses on three major classes of β-CD-based nanoassemblies, including β-CD derivatives-based, β-CD/polymer conjugates-based and polymer β-CD-based nanoassemblies, highlighting a variety of formulations and assembly methods to improve drug delivery and therapeutic efficacy. These β-CD-based nanoassemblies exhibit a variety of therapeutic mechanisms for atherosclerosis and offer systematic strategies for overcoming barriers to drug delivery. Finally, we discuss the present obstacles and potential opportunities in the development and application of β-CD-based nanoassemblies as novel therapeutics for managing atherosclerosis and addressing cardiovascular diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae071"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11223813/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141535149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multifunctional surface of the nano-morphic PEEK implant with enhanced angiogenic, osteogenic and antibacterial properties.","authors":"Jiajia Zhang, Tongtong Ma, Xueye Liu, Xiaoran Zhang, Wenqing Meng, Junling Wu","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae067","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high-performance polymer suitable for use in biomedical coatings. The implants based on PEEK have been extensively studied in dental and orthopedic fields. However, their inherent inert surfaces and poor osteogenic properties limit their broader clinical applications. Thus, there is a pressing need to produce a multifunctional PEEK implant to address this issue. In response, we developed sulfonated PEEK (sPEEK)-Cobalt-parathyroid hormone (PTH) materials featuring multifunctional nanostructures. This involved loading cobalt (Co) ions and PTH (1-34) protein onto the PEEK implant to tackle this challenge. The findings revealed that the controlled release of Co<sup>2+</sup> notably enhanced the vascular formation and the expression of angiogenic-related genes, and offered antimicrobial capabilities for sPEEK-Co-PTH materials. Additionally, the sPEEK-Co-PTH group exhibited improved cell compatibility and bone regeneration capacity in terms of cell activity, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, matrix mineralization and osteogenic gene expression. It surpassed solely sulfonated and other functionalized sPEEK groups, demonstrating comparable efficacy even when compared to the titanium (Ti) group. Crucially, animal experiments also corroborated the significant enhancement of osteogenesis due to the dual loading of cobalt ions and PTH (1-34). This study demonstrated the potential of bioactive Co<sup>2+</sup> and PTH (1-34) for bone replacement, optimizing the bone integration of PEEK implants in clinical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae067"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11226884/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing angiogenesis in peri-implant soft tissue with bioactive silk fibroin microgroove coatings on zirconia surfaces.","authors":"Zhihan Wang, Palati Tuerxun, Takkun Ng, Yinuo Yan, Ke Zhao, Yutao Jian, Xiaoshi Jia","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae068","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Zirconia abutments and restorations have improved the aesthetic appeal of implant restoration, yet peri-implantitis poses a significant threat to long-term success. The soft tissue surrounding implants is a crucial biological barrier against inflammation and subsequent bone loss. Peri-implantitis, akin to periodontitis, progresses rapidly and causes extensive tissue damage. Variations in tissue structure significantly influence disease progression, particularly the lower vascular density in peri-implant connective tissue, compromising its ability to combat infection and provide essential nutrients. Blood vessels within this tissue are vital for healing, with angiogenesis playing a key role in immune defense and tissue repair. Enhancing peri-implant soft tissue angiogenesis holds promise for tissue integration and inflammation control. Microgroove surfaces have shown potential in guiding vessel growth, but using subtractive technologies to carve microgrooves on zirconia surfaces may compromise mechanical integrity. In this study, we utilized inkjet printing to prepare bioactive silk fibroin microgrooves (SFMG) coating with different sizes on zirconia surfaces. SFMG coating, particularly with 90 µm width and 10 µm depth, effectively directed human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) along microgrooves, promoting their proliferation, migration, and tube formation. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A and fibroblast growth factor in HUVECs growing on SFMG coating was upregulated. Additionally, the SFMG coating activated the PI3K-AKT pathway and increased glycolytic enzyme gene expression in HUVECs. In conclusion, SFMG coating enhances HUVEC growth and angiogenesis potential by activating the PI3K-AKT pathway and glycolysis, showing promise for improving tissue integration and mitigating inflammation in zirconia abutments and restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae068"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11257716/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141724321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dae Hyung Lee, Yeji Choi, Mi Hee Lee, Jong-Chul Park
{"title":"Comparison of tissue response and lifting effect induced by non-absorbable elastic thread and commercialized threads in rat model.","authors":"Dae Hyung Lee, Yeji Choi, Mi Hee Lee, Jong-Chul Park","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae069","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As we age, our skin loses elasticity and wrinkles form. To prevent this, most people try to improve skin wrinkles by performing procedures such as fillers, and absorbable lifting threads. Another way to solve this structural problem is to use an elastic thread. Although elastic sutures made of polymer materials (such as silicone) are widely used, data regarding their properties and potential effectiveness are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the effects of inserting non-absorbable elastic threads, with different manufacturing requirements and methods, on the skin and subcutaneous tissue. In this study, non-absorbable elastic threads ELATENS and Elasticum using different manufacturing methods were compared. Each thread was transplanted into the subcutaneous layer of the back of a rat to induce wrinkles. After inducing wrinkles in the skin of rat, the degree of skin maintenance by each thread and the thickness of the capsule formed around the suture were measured. Through <i>ex-vivo</i> experiments on each thread, the fixation force in the tissue was confirmed. In a comparison of inflammatory response and collagen formation through histological analysis, it was confirmed that there was no significant difference from the equivalent comparative product. In conclusion, the degree of encapsulation between tissues and collagen fiber formation for improving skin wrinkles was superior in elastic threads compared to non-elastic threads. It is believed that this provides certain elasticity to the skin layer and can induce cell influx to improve wrinkles.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae069"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11272176/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141760625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qiuyu Wang, Sai Zhang, Jiayi Jiang, Shaojuan Chen, Seeram Ramakrishna, Wenwen Zhao, Fan Yang, Shaohua Wu
{"title":"Electrospun radially oriented berberine-PHBV nanofiber dressing patches for accelerating diabetic wound healing.","authors":"Qiuyu Wang, Sai Zhang, Jiayi Jiang, Shaojuan Chen, Seeram Ramakrishna, Wenwen Zhao, Fan Yang, Shaohua Wu","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae063","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A dressing patch made of radially oriented poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanofibers was successfully manufactured with a modified electrospinning strategy. The as-electrospun PHBV radially oriented nanofiber dressing patch exhibited uniform and bead-free nanofibrous morphology and innovative radially oriented arrangement, which was demonstrated to possess obviously improved mechanical property, increased surface hydrophilicity and enhanced biological properties compared to the PHBV nanofiber dressing patch control with traditionally randomly oriented pattern. Interestingly, it was found that the radially oriented pattern could induce the cell migration from the periphery to the center along the radially oriented nanofibers in a rapid manner. To further improve the biofunction of PHBV radially oriented nanofiber dressing patch, berberine (Beri, an isoquinoline alkaloid) with two different concentrations were encapsulated into PHBV nanofibers during electrospinning, which were found to present a sustained drug release behavior for nearly one month. Importantly, the addition of Beri could impart the dressing patch with excellent anti-inflammatory property by significantly inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors of M1 macrophages, and also showed an additive influence on promoting the proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), as well as inhibiting the growth of <i>E. coli</i>, <i>S. aureus</i> and <i>C. albicans,</i> compared with the Beri-free dressing patch. In the animal studies, the electrospun PHBV radially oriented nanofiber dressing patch loading with high Beri content was found to obviously accelerate the healing process of diabetic mouse full-thickness skin wound with shortened healing time (100% wound closure rate after 18 days' treatment) and improved healing quality (improved collagen deposition, enhanced re-epithelialization and neovascularization and increased hair follicles). In all, this study reported an innovative therapeutic strategy integrating the excellent physical cues of electrospun PHBV radially oriented nanofiber dressing patch with the multiple biological cues of Beri for the effective treatment of hard-to-heal diabetic wounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae063"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11187501/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141432594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Zhu, Qiuchen Luo, Tiefeng Cao, Guang Yang, Lin Xiao
{"title":"Injectable cartilage microtissues based on 3D culture using porous gelatin microcarriers for cartilage defect treatment.","authors":"Jing Zhu, Qiuchen Luo, Tiefeng Cao, Guang Yang, Lin Xiao","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae064","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cartilage tissues possess an extremely limited capacity for self-repair, and current clinical surgical approaches for treating articular cartilage defects can only provide short-term relief. Despite significant advances in the field of cartilage tissue engineering, avoiding secondary damage caused by invasive surgical procedures remains a challenge. In this study, injectable cartilage microtissues were developed through 3D culture of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) within porous gelatin microcarriers (GMs) and induced differentiation. These microtissues were then injected for the purpose of treating cartilage defects <i>in vivo</i>, via a minimally invasive approach. GMs were found to be noncytotoxic and favorable for cell attachment, proliferation and migration evaluated with BMSCs. Moreover, cartilage microtissues with a considerable number of cells and abundant extracellular matrix components were obtained from BMSC-laden GMs after induction differentiation culture for 28 days. Notably, ATDC5 cells were complementally tested to verify that the GMs were conducive to cell attachment, proliferation, migration and chondrogenic differentiation. The microtissues obtained from BMSC-laden GMs were then injected into articular cartilage defect areas in rats and achieved superior performance in alleviating inflammation and repairing cartilage. These findings suggest that the use of injectable cartilage microtissues in this study may hold promise for enhancing the long-term outcomes of cartilage defect treatments while minimizing the risk of secondary damage associated with traditional surgical techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae064"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11187498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141432595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enni Chen, Tianyou Wang, Zhiyuan Sun, Zhipeng Gu, Shimeng Xiao, Yi Ding
{"title":"Polyphenols-based intelligent oral barrier membranes for periodontal bone defect reconstruction.","authors":"Enni Chen, Tianyou Wang, Zhiyuan Sun, Zhipeng Gu, Shimeng Xiao, Yi Ding","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae058","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Periodontitis-induced periodontal bone defects significantly impact patients' daily lives. The guided tissue regeneration and guided bone regeneration techniques, which are based on barrier membranes, have brought hope for the regeneration of periodontal bone defects. However, traditional barrier membranes lack antimicrobial properties and cannot effectively regulate the complex oxidative stress microenvironment in periodontal bone defect areas, leading to unsatisfactory outcomes in promoting periodontal bone regeneration. To address these issues, our study selected the collagen barrier membrane as the substrate material and synthesized a novel barrier membrane (PO/4-BPBA/Mino@COL, PBMC) with an intelligent antimicrobial coating through a simple layer-by-layer assembly method, incorporating reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging components, commercial dual-functional linkers and antimicrobial building blocks. Experimental results indicated that PBMC exhibited good degradability, hydrophilicity and ROS-responsiveness, allowing for the slow and controlled release of antimicrobial drugs. The outstanding antibacterial, antioxidant and biocompatibility properties of PBMC contributed to resistance to periodontal pathogen infection and regulation of the oxidative balance, while enhancing the migration and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells. Finally, using a rat periodontal bone defect model, the therapeutic effect of PBMC in promoting periodontal bone regeneration under infection conditions was confirmed. In summary, the novel barrier membranes designed in this study have significant potential for clinical application and provide a reference for the design of future periodontal regenerative functional materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae058"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11157154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141296674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tannic acid and silicate-functionalized polyvinyl alcohol-hyaluronic acid hydrogel for infected diabetic wound healing.","authors":"Zhentian Diao, Longkang Li, Huan Zhou, Lei Yang","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae053","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Healing of chronic diabetic wounds is challenging due to complications of severe inflammatory microenvironment, bacterial infection and poor vascular formation. Herein, a novel injectable polyvinyl alcohol-hyaluronic acid-based composite hydrogel was developed, with tannic acid (TA) and silicate functionalization to fabricate an 'all-in-one' hydrogel PTKH. On one hand, after being locally injected into the wound site, the hydrogel underwent a gradual sol-gel transition <i>in situ</i>, forming an adhesive and protective dressing for the wound. Manipulations of rheological characteristics, mechanical properties and swelling ability of PTKH could be performed via regulating TA and silicate content in hydrogel. On the other hand, PTKH was capable of eliminating reactive oxygen species overexpression, combating infection and generating a cell-favored microenvironment for wound healing acceleration <i>in vitro</i>. Subsequent animal studies demonstrated that PTKH could greatly stimulate angiogenesis and epithelization, accompanied with inflammation and infection risk reduction. Therefore, in consideration of its impressive <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> outcomes, this 'all-in-one' multifunctional hydrogel may hold promise for chronic diabetic wound treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae053"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11176089/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shujiang Yin, Jing Hou, Jie Li, Caiyun Zeng, Shuang Chen, Han Zhang, Xing Tian
{"title":"Polydopamine-modified black phosphorus nanosheet drug delivery system for the treatment of ischemic stroke.","authors":"Shujiang Yin, Jing Hou, Jie Li, Caiyun Zeng, Shuang Chen, Han Zhang, Xing Tian","doi":"10.1093/rb/rbae046","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rb/rbae046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black phosphorus (BP), as a representative metal-free semiconductor, has been extensively explored. It has a higher drug loading capacity in comparison to conventional materials and also possesses excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. Furthermore, BP nanosheets can enhance the permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) upon near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, owing to their photothermal effect. However, the inherent instability of BP poses a significant limitation, highlighting the importance of surface modification to enhance its stability. Ischemic stroke (IS) is caused by the occlusion of blood vessels, and its treatment is challenging due to the hindrance caused by the BBB. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify improved methods for bypassing the BBB for more efficient IS treatment. This research devised a novel drug delivery approach based on pterostilbene (Pte) supported by BP nanosheets, modified with polydopamine (PDA) to form BP-Pte@PDA. This system shows robust stability and traverses the BBB using effective photothermal mechanisms. This enables the release of Pte upon pH and NIR stimuli, offering potential therapeutic advantages for treating IS. In a middle cerebral artery occlusion mouse model, the BP-Pte@PDA delivery system significantly reduced infarct size, and brain water content, improved neurological deficits, reduced the TLR4 inflammatory factor expression, and inhibited cell apoptosis. In summary, the drug delivery system fabricated in this study thus demonstrated good stability, therapeutic efficacy, and biocompatibility, rendering it suitable for clinical application.</p>","PeriodicalId":20929,"journal":{"name":"Regenerative Biomaterials","volume":"11 ","pages":"rbae046"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11105953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141070712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}