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[Novel uses of afterbirth tissues in regenerative medicine].

INTRODUCTION: Afterbirth tissues, which include the umbilical cord, placenta, amnion, and cord blood, are usually discarded. Recent progress … also used as a source of stem cells, progenitor cells, differentiated cells, and blood vessels for tissue engineering purposes. According to our own experience, the two participating OB/GYN departments and the blood donation service were able to organise a sufficient supply of umbilical cords for research purposes. The yield correlated with incentives for the midwi …

Chitosan‑coated Green‑synthesized ZnO Nanoparticles Attenuate Heavy Metal Co‑accumulation in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linnaeus, 1758).

The co-occurrence of engineered nanoparticles and heavy metals in aquatic environments poses critical unknowns. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) were exposed for 28 days to a Cu/Pb/Cd/Cr mixture alone, with commercial ZnO nanoparticles, or with a chitosan-coated ZnO nanocomposite (CZN). Metal bioaccumulation in gill and liver was quantified. Commercial ZnO markedly enhanced gill‑specific accumulation of Pb, Cr, and Zn versus metals alone. Conversely, CZN substantially lowered these elements and reduced Cd below the detection limit in both tissues. Although tissue‑dependent trends were noted, mult

Bioengineering DNA-based hydrogels for regenerative medicine: A review of programmable design, chemical synthesis and therapeutic potential.

DNA hydrogels have emerged as a transformative class of intelligent biomaterials for regenerative medicine, leveraging the unique programmab … n strategies, and advanced functionalities of DNA hydrogels, with a focus on their translation into tissue engineering and clinical applications. Physicochemical and biological properties are discussed to underpin their performance. The diverse biomedical applications are further highlighted, particularly for their regenerative potential in repairing bone, cartilage …

Microbial indole-3-acetamide alleviates polycystic ovary syndrome through HIF-2α-ceramide signaling.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disease and metabolic disorder in women that is marked by abnormalities in adipose tissue and gut microbial dysbiosis. However, it remains unclear whether and how the gut microbiota affects adipose tissue, thereby leading to the development of PCOS. Here, we find that intestinal Collinsella aerofaciens and its metabolite indole-3-acetamide (IAM) are significantly reduced in PCOS patients. Mechanistically, we demonstrate that C. aerofaciens produces IAM through an IAM synthase, which activates the adipose hypoxia-inducible fact

Analysis of CCN4/WISP1 Effects on Joint Tissues Using Gain- and Loss-of-Function Approaches.

The matricellular protein Wnt-induced secreted protein 1 (WISP1) is the fourth member of the CCN family of proteins, which has been shown to affect tissues of the musculoskeletal system. In the context of the musculoskeletal disorder osteoarthritis, our lab studied the function of CCN4/WISP1 in joint tissues, including synovium and cartilage, using both gain- and loss-of-function approaches. In mice, this was done by genetic engineering and recombination to generate mice deficient in CCN4/WISP1 protein. Various experimental models of osteoarthritis with different characteristics were induced i

From Nanoparticles to Cancer Nanomedicine: Old Problems with New Solutions.

Anticancer nanomedicines have been studied over 30 years, but fewer than 10 formulations have been approved for clinical therapy today. Despite abundant options of anticancer drugs, it remains challenging to have agents specifically target cancer cells while reducing collateral toxicity to healthy tissue. Nanocompartments that can be selective toward points deeply within malignant tissues are a promising concept, but the heterogeneity of tumor tissue, inefficiency of cargo loading and releasing, and low uniformity of manufacture required from preclinical to commercialization are major obstacle

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… Pistone et al. have currently demonstrated hydroxyapatite-magnetite with MWCNT as a biocompatible magnetic drug delivery system in bone tissue engineering [ 80 ]. … Hydroxyapatite-magnetite-MWCNT nanocomposite as a biocompatible multifunctional drug delivery system for bone tissue engineering. Nanotechnology. 2014;25:425701. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/25/42/425701. 81. Rege K., Viswanathan G., Zhu G., Vijayaraghavan A., Ajayan P.M., Dordick J.S. …

The Use of Engineered Bilayered Skin (MyDermTM) in the Management of Massive Skin Defect in Grade III Gustilo-Anderson Open Fracture.

Open fracture Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIC is associated with higher risk of infection and problems with soft tissue coverage. Various methods have been used for soft tissue coverage in open fractures with large skin defect. We report a case of a patient who had grade IIIC open fracture of the tibia with posterior tibial artery injury. The patient underwent external fixation and reduction. Because of potential compartment syndrome after vascular repair, fasciotomy of the posterior compartment was performed. This wound, however, became infected and because of further debridement, gave rise to a

A computational multi-scale approach to investigate mechanically-induced changes in tricuspid valve anterior leaflet microstructure.

The tricuspid valve is an atrioventricular valve that prevents blood backflow from the right ventricle into the right atrium during ventricular contractions. It is important to study mechanically induced microstructural alterations in the tricuspid valve leaflets, as this aids both in understanding valvular diseases and in the development of new engineered tissue replacements. The structure and composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) fiber networks are closely tied to an overall biomechanical function of the tricuspid valve. In this study, we conducted experiments and implemented a multi

Two-Handed Knot Tying Technique for Arthroscopic Surgeries.

Knot tying is a widely used and essential technique in arthroscopic tissue repair and fixation. Although it shows perceived simplicity, its technical complexity exceeds that of open surgery due to the challenges of suture fixation within confined intra-articular spaces and demanding execution requirements. Current literature predominantly focuses on variations in knot configurations, yet few studies address the technical description of arthroscopic knot tying execution details-despite their status as foundational components. This article describes an arthroscopic 2-handed knot tying technique

p53: defender of lineage fidelity and foe of plasticity in cancer and regeneration.

Although p53 plays a vital role in tumor suppression, the molecular programs underlying its tumor suppressor function remain incompletely understood. Recent work coupling genetically engineered mouse models and single-cell RNA sequencing has illuminated new aspects of p53 function in governing cell state changes. During both lung adenocarcinoma suppression and lung injury repair, p53 acts in a plastic transitional cell state to drive alveolar type 1 cell differentiation, while p53 deficiency causes transitional cell persistence and cancer progression or tissue damage. New insights into p53 fun

Perfusion and Inflation of the Mouse Lung for Tumor Histology.

The ability to evaluate lung histology is critical for the fields of lung cancer research and cancer metastasis. It is equally important to perform necropsies rapidly and efficiently from studies without sacrificing the quality of the tissues procured. The goal of this protocol is to present a method to rapidly perfuse, inflate, and fix mouse lungs for downstream histological analysis. This method does not standardize lung inflation; thus, it does not require any special procedures or equipment and instead simply instills fixative directly through the trachea following perfusion through the he

Biopanning of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell affinity for cyclic peptides.

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a refractory disease present worldwide. In the development of therapies for this disease, mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are a promising candidate cell source in tissue engineering (TE) and regenerative medicine. MSCs harvested from bone marrow (BM) are the gold standard. A significant barrier for BMMSC‑based therapies is the inability and decreased number of BMMSCs in the tissues of interest. The ability to recruit BMMSCs efficiently to defective or injured sites in tissues or organs, for example the necrotic area of the femoral head in vivo, has been…

Oral Vaccination with Engineered Probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri Has Protective Effects against Localized and Systemic Staphylococcus aureus Infection.

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for most hospital-acquired (nosocomial) and community-acquired infections worldwide. The only therapeutic strategy against S. aureus-induced infections, to date, is antibiotic treatment. A protective vaccine is urgently needed in view of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains associated with high-mortality cases; however, no such vaccine is currently available. In our previous work, the feasibility of implementing a Lactobacillus delivery system for development of S. aureus oral vaccine was first discussed. Here, we describe

Compositional and structural analysis of engineered stones and inorganic particles in silicotic nodules of exposed workers.

BACKGROUND: Engineered stone silicosis is an emerging disease in many countries worldwide produced by the inhalation of respirable dust of engineered stone. This silicosis has a high incidence among young workers, with a short latency period and greater aggressiveness than silicosis caused by natural materials. Although the silica content is very high and this is the key factor, it has been postulated that other constituents in engineered stones can influence the aggressiveness of the disease. Different samples of engineered stone countertops (fabricated by workers during the years prior to th

Development of a conduit of PLGA-gelatin aligned nanofibers produced by electrospinning for peripheral nerve regeneration.

A promising alternative to conventional nerve grafting is the use of artificial grafts made from biodegradable and biocompatible materials and support cells. The aim of this study has been to produce a biodegradable nerve conduit and investigate the cytocompatibility with stem cells and its regeneration promoting properties in a rat animal model. A poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) conduit of aligned nanofibers was produced by the electrospinning method, functionalized with gelatin and seeded either with mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) or with human mesenchymal stem cells (SHED). The ce

Membranes Prepared from Recombinant RGD-Silk Fibroin as Substrates for Human Corneal Cells.

A recombinant formulation of silk fibroin containing the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) cell-binding motif (RGD-fibroin) offers potential advantages for the cultivation of corneal cells. Thus, we investigated the growth of corneal stromal cells and epithelial cells on surfaces created from RGD-fibroin, in comparison to the naturally occurring Bombyx mori silk fibroin. The attachment of cells was compared in the presence or absence of serum over a 90 min period and analyzed by quantification of dsDNA content. Stratification of epithelial cells on freestanding membranes was examined by con

Development of a Bioinspired, Self-Adhering, and Drug-Eluting Laryngotracheal Patch.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Novel laryngotracheal wound coverage devices are limited by complex anatomy, smooth surfaces, and dynamic pressure changes and airflow during breathing. We hypothesize that a bioinspired mucoadhesive patch mimicking how geckos climb smooth surfaces will permit sutureless wound coverage and also allow drug delivery. STUDY DESIGN: ex-vivo. METHODS: Polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers were electrospun onto a substrate and polyethylene glycol (PEG) - acrylate flocks in varying densities were deposited to create a composite patch. Sample topography was assessed with laser profilo

Preparation and characteristics of electrospinning PTH-Fc/PLCL/SF membranes for bioengineering applications.

Alveolar bone loss is always a big challenge for oral implant placement. Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is one of the solutions to fix this problem. Among all the factors, the barrier membrane plays a key role in this technology. At present, lack of the osteoinductivity remains the biggest weakness for clinical application. Focusing on this, we tried to fabricate an osteoinductive three-dimensional (3D) nanofiber membrane with drug releasing system by introducing parathyroid hormone (PTH)-Fc into the poly(lactic acid-co-caprolactone) PLCL/SF solution for electrospinning. The characteristics we

Strategic design of cardiac mimetic core-shell nanofibrous scaffold impregnated with Salvianolic acid B and Magnesium l-ascorbic acid 2 phosphate for myoblast differentiation.

The major loss of myocardial tissue extracellular matrix after infarction is a serious complication that leads to heart failure. Regeneration and integration of damaged cardiac tissue is challenging since the functional restoration of the injured myocardium is an incredible task. The injured micro environment of myocardium fails to regenerate spontaneously. The emergence of nano-biomaterials would be a promising approach to regenerate such a damaged cardiomyocytes tissue. Here, we have fabricated a dual bioactive embedded nanofibrous cardiac patch via coaxial electrospinning technique, to mimi

Electrospun 3D composite scaffolds for craniofacial critical size defects.

Critical size defects in the craniofacial region can be effectively treated using three dimensional (3D) composite structures mimicking natural extra cellular matrix (ECM) and incorporated with bioactive ceramics. In this study we have shown that the dynamic liquid bath collector can be used to form electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)-hydroxyapatite (HA) composite structure as unique 3D scaffold. The structure was found to have three distinct sections (base, stem and head) based on the mechanism of its formation and morphology. The size of the head portion was around 15 mm and was found to vary