Simulated body fluid (SBF) can form calcium phosphates on osteoinductive materials, so it is widely used for coating of bone scaffolds to mimic natural extracellular matrix (ECM). However, difficulties of bulk coating in 3D scaffolds and the necessity of long process times are the common problems for coating with SBF. In the present study, a microwave-assisted process was developed for rapid and internal coating of chitosan scaffolds. The scaffolds were fabricated as superporous hydrogel (SPH) by combining microwave irradiation and gas foaming methods. Then, they were immersed into 10x SBF-like solution and homogenous bone-like hydroxyapatite (HA) coating was achieved by microwave treatment at 600W without the need of any nucleating agent. Cell culture studies with MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts showed that microwave-assisted biomimetic HA coating process could be evaluated as an efficient and rapid method to obtain composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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Bioact Mater
April 2025
Joint Centre of Translational Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Interdiscipline and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Hydrogel-based patches have demonstrated their values in diabetic wounds repair, particularly those intelligent dressings with continuous repair promoting and monitoring capabilities. Here, we propose a type of dual physiological responsive structural color particles for wound repair. The particles are composed of a hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA)-sodium alginate (Alg) inverse opal scaffold, filled with oxidized dextran (ODex)/quaternized chitosan (QCS) hydrogel.
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Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Introduction: Bacterial infection, a complex wound microenvironment, and a persistent inflammatory response in acute wounds can result in delayed healing and abnormal scar formation, thereby compromising the normal function and aesthetic appearance of skin tissue. This issue represents one of the most challenging problems in clinical practice. This study aims to develop a hydrogel dressing specifically designed for the treatment of acute wounds, providing immediate and effective protection for the affected areas.
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January 2025
Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
Osteochondral damage, caused by trauma, tumors, or degenerative diseases, presents a major challenge due to the limited self-repair capacity of the tissue. Traditional treatments often result in significant trauma and unpredictable outcomes. Recent advances in bone/cartilage tissue engineering, particularly in scaffold materials and fabrication technologies, offer promising solutions for osteochondral regeneration.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of The First Affiliated Hospital, 350005 Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Background: In this study, we prepared a porous gradient scaffold with hydroxyapatite microtubules (HAMT) and chitosan (CHS) and investigated osteogenesis induced by these scaffolds.
Methods: The arrangement of wax balls in the mold can control the size and distribution of the pores of the scaffold, and form an interconnected gradient pore structure. The scaffolds were systematically evaluated and for biocompatibility, biological activity, and regulatory mechanisms.
Molecules
January 2025
Grupo Biomateriales Dentales, Escuela de Odontología, Universidad del Valle, Calle 4B # 36-00, Cali 760001, Colombia.
Scaffolds for regenerative therapy can be made from natural or synthetic polymers, each offering distinct benefits. Natural biopolymers like chitosan (CS) are biocompatible and biodegradable, supporting cell interactions, but lack mechanical strength. Synthetic polymers like polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) provide superior mechanical strength and cost efficiency but are not biodegradable or supportive of cell adhesion.
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