Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), the predominant form of primary liver cancer, is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancerrelated death. The difficulty to diagnose early cancer stages...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), the predominant form of primary liver cancer, is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancerrelated death. The difficulty to diagnose early cancer stages, the aggressive behaviors of HCC, and the poor effectiveness of therapeutic treatments, represent the reasons for the quite similar deaths per year and incidence number. Considering the fact that the diagnosis of HCC typically occurs in the advanced stages of the disease when the therapeutic options have only modest efficacy, the possibility to identify early diagnostic markers could be of significant benefit. So far, a large number of biomarkers have been associated to HCC progression and aggressiveness, but many of them turned out not to be of practical utility. This is the reason why active investigations are ongoing in this field. Given the huge amount of published works aimed at the identification of HCC biomarkers, in this review we mainly focused on the data published in the last year, with particular attention to the role of(1) molecular and biochemical cellular markers;(2) micro-interfering RNAs;(3) epigenetic variations; and(4) tumor stroma. It is worth mentioning that a significant number of the HCC markers described in the present review may be utilized also as targets for novel therapeutic approaches, indicating the tight relation between diagnosis and therapy. In conclusion, we believe that integrated researches among the different lines of investigation indicated above should represent the winning strategies to identify effective HCC markers and therapeutic targets.展开更多
Gastric cancer(GC)is the second leading cause of cancer-related death.The poor survival rate may reflect the relatively aggressive tumor biology of GC.Recently,the importance of the tumor microenvironment in carcinoge...Gastric cancer(GC)is the second leading cause of cancer-related death.The poor survival rate may reflect the relatively aggressive tumor biology of GC.Recently,the importance of the tumor microenvironment in carcinogenesis has emerged.In the tumor microenvironment,tumor cells and the surrounding stromal cells aberrantly secrete matricellular proteins capable of modulating carcinogenesis and regulating metastasis.The Cyr61/CTGF/Nov(CCN)proteins are a family of matricellular proteins with variable roles in many physiological and pathological processes.The evidence suggests that CCN family proteins contribute to GC carcinogenic processes.Here,we briefly review recent research on the effects of CCN family proteins in GC carcinogenesis and the development of new targeted agents in this field.展开更多
Despite improvements in the early diagnosis,prognosis and therapeutic strategies for gastric cancer(GC),human GC remains one of the most frequently diagnosed malignant tumors in the world,and the survival rate of GC p...Despite improvements in the early diagnosis,prognosis and therapeutic strategies for gastric cancer(GC),human GC remains one of the most frequently diagnosed malignant tumors in the world,and the survival rate of GC patients remains very poor.Thus,a suitable therapeutic strategy for GC is important for prolonging survival.Both tumor cells themselves and the tumor microenvironment play an important role in tumorigenesis,including angiogenesis,inflammation,immunosuppression and metastasis.Importantly,these cells contribute to gastric carcinogenesis by altering the angiogenic phenotype switch.The development,relapse and spreading of tumors depend on new vessels that provide the nutrition,growth factors and oxygen required for continuous tumor growth.Therefore,a state of tumor dormancy could be induced by blocking tumor-associated angiogenesis.Recently,several antiangiogenic agents have been identified,and their potential for the clinical management of GC has been tested.Here,we provide an up-to-date summary of angiogenesis and the angiogenic factors associated with tumor progression in GC.We also review antiangiogenic agents with a focus on the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor(VEGFR)-mediated pathway for endothelial cell growth and their angiogenesis ability in GC.However,most antiangiogenic agents have reported no benefit to overall survival(OS)compared to chemotherapy alone in local or advanced GC.In phase III clinical trials,only ramucirumab(anti-VEGFR blocker)and apatinib(VEGFR-TKI blocker)have reported an improved median overall response rate and prolonged OS and progression-free survival outcomes as a 2 nd-line agent combined with chemotherapy treatment in advanced GC.By providing insights into the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis associated with tumor progression in GC,this review will hopefully aid the optimization of antiangiogenesis strategies for GC therapy in combination with chemotherapy and adjuvant treatment.展开更多
Angiogenesis refers to new blood vessels that originate from pre-existing vascular structures.Corneal neovascularization which can lead to compromised visual acuity occurs in a wide variety of corneal pathologies.A la...Angiogenesis refers to new blood vessels that originate from pre-existing vascular structures.Corneal neovascularization which can lead to compromised visual acuity occurs in a wide variety of corneal pathologies.A large subset of measures has been advocated to prevent and/or treat corneal neovascularization with varying degrees of success.These approaches include topical corticosteroid administration,laser treatment,cautery,and fine needle diathermy.Since the imbalance between proangiogenic agents and antiangiogenic agents primarily mediate the process of corneal neovascularization,recent therapies are intended to disrupt the different steps in the synthesis and actions of proangiogenic factors.These approaches,however,are only partially effective and may lead to several side effects.The aim of this article is to review the most relevant treatments for corneal neovascularization available so far.展开更多
The aim of therapeutic neovascularization is to repair ischemic tissues via formation of new blood vessels by delivery of angiogenic growth factors,stem cells or expansion of pre-existing cells.For efficient neovascul...The aim of therapeutic neovascularization is to repair ischemic tissues via formation of new blood vessels by delivery of angiogenic growth factors,stem cells or expansion of pre-existing cells.For efficient neovascularization,controlled release of growth factors is particularly necessary since bolus injection of molecules generally lead to a poor outcome due to inadequate retention within the injured site.In this regard,injectable hydrogels,made of natural,synthetic or hybrid biomaterials,have become a promising solution for efficient delivery of angiogenic factors or stem and progenitor cells for in situ tissue repair,regeneration and neovascularization.This review article will broadly discuss the state-of-the-art in the development of injectable hydrogels from natural and synthetic precursors,and their applications in ischemic tissue repair and wound healing.We will cover a wide range of in vitro and in vivo studies in testing the functionalities of the engineered injectable hydrogels in promoting tissue repair and neovascularization.We will also discuss some of the injectable hydrogels that exhibit self-healing properties by promoting neovascularization without the presence of angiogenic factors.展开更多
Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a blood-borne lipid mediator with pleiotropic biological activities. S1P acts via the specific cell surface G-protein-coupled receptors, S1P1-5. S1P1 and S1P2 were originally identifie...Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a blood-borne lipid mediator with pleiotropic biological activities. S1P acts via the specific cell surface G-protein-coupled receptors, S1P1-5. S1P1 and S1P2 were originally identified from vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells, respectively. Emerging evidence shows that S1P plays crucial roles in the regulation of vascular functions, including vascular formation, barrier protection and vascular tone via S1P1, S1P2 and S1P3. In particular, S1P regulates vascular formation through multiple mechanisms; S1P exerts both positive and negative effects on angiogenesis and vascular maturation. The positive and negative effects of S1P are mediated by S1P1 and S1P2, respectively. These effects of S1P1 and S1P2 are probably mediated by the S1P receptors expressed in multiple cell types including ECs and bone-marrow-derived cells. The receptor-subtype-specific, distinct effects ofS1P favor the development of novel therapeutic tactics for antitumor angiogenesis in cancer and therapeutic angiogenesis in ischemic diseases.展开更多
Mechanical ventilation （MV） with large tidal volumes can increase lung alveolar permeability and initiate inflammatory responses, resulting in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. The mechanisms of the injurious...Mechanical ventilation （MV） with large tidal volumes can increase lung alveolar permeability and initiate inflammatory responses, resulting in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. The mechanisms of the injurious effects of MV and the genetic susceptibility remain unclear. VILI-related genes such as cysteine-rich angiogenic inducer 61 （Cyr61） have been demonstrated to play a detrimental role in the aggressive ventilation strategies. In the present study, we investigated the involvement of Cyr61 in the VILI and the underlying mechanism. A549 cells were exposed to cyclic stretch of varying durations and then the mRNA and protein levels of Cyr61 were measured by real-time PCR and Western blotting, respectively. Additionally, after exposure ofA549 cells to cyclic stretch for 5 min to 1 h, the expression levels of nuclear factor kappaB （NF-κβ） and IL-8 were detected by ELISA and Western blotting. Thereafter, Cyr61 expression was depressed in A549 cells with the siRNA pGenesill. 1-Cyr61-3 before the cyclic stretch, and IL-8 secretion and the activation of NF- κB pathways were probed by ELISA and Western blotting, respectively. Moreover, a NF- κB inhibitor （PDTC） and an activator （TNF） were used before mechanical stretch. Realtime PCR and ELISA were performed to detect the mRNA and protein of IL-8, respectively. The results showed that the mechanical cyclic stretch led to increased Cyr61 expression at mRNA and protein levels in A549 cells. Additionally, cyclic stretch also mobilized NF- κB from the cytoplasm to the nucleus and increased IL-8 secretion in A549 cells. The inhibition of Cyr61 blocked the NF-κB activation and IL-8 secretion in response to cyclic stretch. Inhibition of NF-κB attenuated the mRNA and protein expression of IL-8 in A549 cells transfected with Cyr61 siRNA. It was suggested that Cyr61/NF-κB signaling pathway mediates the upregulation of IL-8 in response to cyclic stretch in A594 cells. These findings support the hypothesis that Cyr61 plays a critical role in acute 展开更多
Natural bone is a composite tissue made of organic and inorganic components,showing piezoelectricity.Whitlockite(WH),which is a natural magnesium-containing calcium phosphate,has attracted great attention in bone form...Natural bone is a composite tissue made of organic and inorganic components,showing piezoelectricity.Whitlockite(WH),which is a natural magnesium-containing calcium phosphate,has attracted great attention in bone formation recently due to its unique piezoelectric property after sintering treatment and sustained release of magnesium ion(Mg^(2+)).Herein,a composite scaffold(denoted as PWH scaffold)composed of piezoelectric WH(PWH)and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)was 3D printed to meet the physiological demands for the regeneration of neuro-vascularized bone tissue,namely,providing endogenous electric field at the defect site.The sustained release of Mg^(2+)from the PWH scaffold,displaying multiple biological activities,and thus exhibits a strong synergistic effect with the piezoelectricity on inhibiting osteoclast activation,promoting the neurogenic,angiogenic,and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells(BMSCs)in vitro.In a rat calvarial defect model,this PWH scaffold is remarkably conducive to efficient neo-bone formation with rich neurogenic and angiogenic expressions.Overall,this study presents the first example of biomimetic piezoelectric scaffold with sustained Mg^(2+)release for promoting the regeneration of neuro-vascularized bone tissue in vivo,which offers new insights for regenerative medicine.展开更多
Background:Wound healing is a process that requires angiogenesis and antibacterial activities and it remains a challenge for both experimental and clinical research worldwide.Zn2+has been reported to be widely involve...Background:Wound healing is a process that requires angiogenesis and antibacterial activities and it remains a challenge for both experimental and clinical research worldwide.Zn2+has been reported to be widely involved in angiogenesis and exerts antibacterial effects,making it suitable as a treatment to promote wound healing.Therefore Zn2+-loaded adhesive bacterial cellulose hydrogel was designed to observe its angiogenic and antibacterial abilities in the wound healing process.Methods:The characterization,tensile strength,swelling behaviors and antibacterial activity of bacterial cellulose/polydopamine/zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(BC/PDA/ZIF8)hydrogels were tested.Cell-Counting-Kit-8(CCK8),transwell,tube formation and real time qunantitative PCR(qRT-PCR)assays were performed to evaluate the cell compatibility of BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels in vitro.A full-thickness defect wound model and histological assays were used to evaluate the BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels in vivo.Results:The prepared BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels exhibited suitable mechanical strength,excellent swelling properties,good tissue adhesion,efficient angiogenic and antibacterial effects and good performance as a physical barrier.In vivo experiments showed that the BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels accelerated wound healing in a full-thickness defect wound model by stimulating angiogenesis.Conclusions:This study proved that BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels possess great potential for promoting satisfactory wound healing in full-thickness wound defects through antibacterial effects and improved cell proliferation,tissue formation,remodeling and re-epithelialization.展开更多
Sites of implantation with compromised biology may be unable to achieve the required level of angiogenic and osteogenic regeneration. The specific function and contribution of different cell types to the formation of ...Sites of implantation with compromised biology may be unable to achieve the required level of angiogenic and osteogenic regeneration. The specific function and contribution of different cell types to the formation of prevascularized, osteogenic networks in co-culture remains unclear. To determine how bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells （BMSCs） and endothelial cells （ECs） contribute to cellular proangiogenic differentiation, we analysed the differentiation of BMSCs and ECs in standardized monolayer, Transwell and co-cultures. BMSCs were derived from the iliac bone marrow of five patients, characterized and differentiated in standardized monolayers, permeable Transwells and co-cultures with human umbilical vein ECs （HUVECs）. The expression levels of CD31, von Willebrand factor, osteonectin （ON） and Runx2 were assessed by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. The protein expression of alkaline phosphatase, ON and CD31 was demonstrated via histochemical and immunofluorescence analysis. The results showed that BMSCs and HUVECs were able to retain their lineage-specific osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation in direct and indirect co-cultures. In addition, BMSCs demonstrated a supportive expression of angiogenic function in co-culture, while HUVEC was able to improve the expression of osteogenic marker molecules in BMSCs.展开更多
Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in wound healing by forming new blood vessels from preexisting vessels by invading the wound clot and organizing into a microvascular network throughout the granulation tissue.This dy...Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in wound healing by forming new blood vessels from preexisting vessels by invading the wound clot and organizing into a microvascular network throughout the granulation tissue.This dynamic process is highly regulated by signals from both serum and the surrounding extracellular matrix environment.Vascular endothelial growth factor,angiopoietin,fibroblast growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta are among the potent angiogenic cytokines in wound angiogenesis.Specific endothelial cell ECM receptors are critical for morphogenetic changes in blood vessels during wound repair.In particular integrin(αvβ3)receptors for fibrin and fibronectin,appear to be required for wound angiogenesis:αvβ3 is focally expressed at the tips of angiogenic capillary sprouts invading the wound clot,and any functional inhibitors ofαvβ3 such as monoclonal antibodies,cyclic RGD peptide antagonists,and peptidomimetics rapidly inhibit granulation tissue formation.In spite of clear knowledge about influence of many angiogenic factors on wound healing,little progress has been made in defining the source of these factors,the regulatory events involved in wound angiogenesis and in the clinical use of angiogenic stimulants to promote repair.展开更多
基金Supported by "Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio of Trieste","Fondazione Benefica Kathleen Foreman Casali of Trieste" and Italian Minister of Instruction,University and Research(MIUR),No.PRIN 2010-11 and No.20109PLMH2
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), the predominant form of primary liver cancer, is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancerrelated death. The difficulty to diagnose early cancer stages, the aggressive behaviors of HCC, and the poor effectiveness of therapeutic treatments, represent the reasons for the quite similar deaths per year and incidence number. Considering the fact that the diagnosis of HCC typically occurs in the advanced stages of the disease when the therapeutic options have only modest efficacy, the possibility to identify early diagnostic markers could be of significant benefit. So far, a large number of biomarkers have been associated to HCC progression and aggressiveness, but many of them turned out not to be of practical utility. This is the reason why active investigations are ongoing in this field. Given the huge amount of published works aimed at the identification of HCC biomarkers, in this review we mainly focused on the data published in the last year, with particular attention to the role of(1) molecular and biochemical cellular markers;(2) micro-interfering RNAs;(3) epigenetic variations; and(4) tumor stroma. It is worth mentioning that a significant number of the HCC markers described in the present review may be utilized also as targets for novel therapeutic approaches, indicating the tight relation between diagnosis and therapy. In conclusion, we believe that integrated researches among the different lines of investigation indicated above should represent the winning strategies to identify effective HCC markers and therapeutic targets.
文摘Gastric cancer(GC)is the second leading cause of cancer-related death.The poor survival rate may reflect the relatively aggressive tumor biology of GC.Recently,the importance of the tumor microenvironment in carcinogenesis has emerged.In the tumor microenvironment,tumor cells and the surrounding stromal cells aberrantly secrete matricellular proteins capable of modulating carcinogenesis and regulating metastasis.The Cyr61/CTGF/Nov(CCN)proteins are a family of matricellular proteins with variable roles in many physiological and pathological processes.The evidence suggests that CCN family proteins contribute to GC carcinogenic processes.Here,we briefly review recent research on the effects of CCN family proteins in GC carcinogenesis and the development of new targeted agents in this field.
基金Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology,Taiwan,No.MOST 106-2320-B-255-005 and No.MOST 107-2320-B-255-003Chang Gung Medical Research Foundation,Taoyuan,Taiwan,No.CMRPF1G0011,No.CMRPF1G0251,No.CMRPF1I0031,No.CMRPF1H0051,and No.CMRPF1I0041Chang Gung University of Science and Technology,Taoyuan,Taiwan,No.ZRRPF3H0131
文摘Despite improvements in the early diagnosis,prognosis and therapeutic strategies for gastric cancer(GC),human GC remains one of the most frequently diagnosed malignant tumors in the world,and the survival rate of GC patients remains very poor.Thus,a suitable therapeutic strategy for GC is important for prolonging survival.Both tumor cells themselves and the tumor microenvironment play an important role in tumorigenesis,including angiogenesis,inflammation,immunosuppression and metastasis.Importantly,these cells contribute to gastric carcinogenesis by altering the angiogenic phenotype switch.The development,relapse and spreading of tumors depend on new vessels that provide the nutrition,growth factors and oxygen required for continuous tumor growth.Therefore,a state of tumor dormancy could be induced by blocking tumor-associated angiogenesis.Recently,several antiangiogenic agents have been identified,and their potential for the clinical management of GC has been tested.Here,we provide an up-to-date summary of angiogenesis and the angiogenic factors associated with tumor progression in GC.We also review antiangiogenic agents with a focus on the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor(VEGFR)-mediated pathway for endothelial cell growth and their angiogenesis ability in GC.However,most antiangiogenic agents have reported no benefit to overall survival(OS)compared to chemotherapy alone in local or advanced GC.In phase III clinical trials,only ramucirumab(anti-VEGFR blocker)and apatinib(VEGFR-TKI blocker)have reported an improved median overall response rate and prolonged OS and progression-free survival outcomes as a 2 nd-line agent combined with chemotherapy treatment in advanced GC.By providing insights into the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis associated with tumor progression in GC,this review will hopefully aid the optimization of antiangiogenesis strategies for GC therapy in combination with chemotherapy and adjuvant treatment.
文摘Angiogenesis refers to new blood vessels that originate from pre-existing vascular structures.Corneal neovascularization which can lead to compromised visual acuity occurs in a wide variety of corneal pathologies.A large subset of measures has been advocated to prevent and/or treat corneal neovascularization with varying degrees of success.These approaches include topical corticosteroid administration,laser treatment,cautery,and fine needle diathermy.Since the imbalance between proangiogenic agents and antiangiogenic agents primarily mediate the process of corneal neovascularization,recent therapies are intended to disrupt the different steps in the synthesis and actions of proangiogenic factors.These approaches,however,are only partially effective and may lead to several side effects.The aim of this article is to review the most relevant treatments for corneal neovascularization available so far.
文摘The aim of therapeutic neovascularization is to repair ischemic tissues via formation of new blood vessels by delivery of angiogenic growth factors,stem cells or expansion of pre-existing cells.For efficient neovascularization,controlled release of growth factors is particularly necessary since bolus injection of molecules generally lead to a poor outcome due to inadequate retention within the injured site.In this regard,injectable hydrogels,made of natural,synthetic or hybrid biomaterials,have become a promising solution for efficient delivery of angiogenic factors or stem and progenitor cells for in situ tissue repair,regeneration and neovascularization.This review article will broadly discuss the state-of-the-art in the development of injectable hydrogels from natural and synthetic precursors,and their applications in ischemic tissue repair and wound healing.We will cover a wide range of in vitro and in vivo studies in testing the functionalities of the engineered injectable hydrogels in promoting tissue repair and neovascularization.We will also discuss some of the injectable hydrogels that exhibit self-healing properties by promoting neovascularization without the presence of angiogenic factors.
基金Supported by Grants from the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of Japan and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciencethe Practical Application Research program of Japan Science and Technology Agency Innovation plaza Ishi-kawa
文摘Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a blood-borne lipid mediator with pleiotropic biological activities. S1P acts via the specific cell surface G-protein-coupled receptors, S1P1-5. S1P1 and S1P2 were originally identified from vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells, respectively. Emerging evidence shows that S1P plays crucial roles in the regulation of vascular functions, including vascular formation, barrier protection and vascular tone via S1P1, S1P2 and S1P3. In particular, S1P regulates vascular formation through multiple mechanisms; S1P exerts both positive and negative effects on angiogenesis and vascular maturation. The positive and negative effects of S1P are mediated by S1P1 and S1P2, respectively. These effects of S1P1 and S1P2 are probably mediated by the S1P receptors expressed in multiple cell types including ECs and bone-marrow-derived cells. The receptor-subtype-specific, distinct effects ofS1P favor the development of novel therapeutic tactics for antitumor angiogenesis in cancer and therapeutic angiogenesis in ischemic diseases.
基金This study was supported-by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province （No. 2018CFB301, and No. W J2017M099）.
文摘Mechanical ventilation （MV） with large tidal volumes can increase lung alveolar permeability and initiate inflammatory responses, resulting in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. The mechanisms of the injurious effects of MV and the genetic susceptibility remain unclear. VILI-related genes such as cysteine-rich angiogenic inducer 61 （Cyr61） have been demonstrated to play a detrimental role in the aggressive ventilation strategies. In the present study, we investigated the involvement of Cyr61 in the VILI and the underlying mechanism. A549 cells were exposed to cyclic stretch of varying durations and then the mRNA and protein levels of Cyr61 were measured by real-time PCR and Western blotting, respectively. Additionally, after exposure ofA549 cells to cyclic stretch for 5 min to 1 h, the expression levels of nuclear factor kappaB （NF-κβ） and IL-8 were detected by ELISA and Western blotting. Thereafter, Cyr61 expression was depressed in A549 cells with the siRNA pGenesill. 1-Cyr61-3 before the cyclic stretch, and IL-8 secretion and the activation of NF- κB pathways were probed by ELISA and Western blotting, respectively. Moreover, a NF- κB inhibitor （PDTC） and an activator （TNF） were used before mechanical stretch. Realtime PCR and ELISA were performed to detect the mRNA and protein of IL-8, respectively. The results showed that the mechanical cyclic stretch led to increased Cyr61 expression at mRNA and protein levels in A549 cells. Additionally, cyclic stretch also mobilized NF- κB from the cytoplasm to the nucleus and increased IL-8 secretion in A549 cells. The inhibition of Cyr61 blocked the NF-κB activation and IL-8 secretion in response to cyclic stretch. Inhibition of NF-κB attenuated the mRNA and protein expression of IL-8 in A549 cells transfected with Cyr61 siRNA. It was suggested that Cyr61/NF-κB signaling pathway mediates the upregulation of IL-8 in response to cyclic stretch in A594 cells. These findings support the hypothesis that Cyr61 plays a critical role in acute
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20159,52003161)the Central Universities(buctrc202220),and the SINOPEC project(421029).
文摘Natural bone is a composite tissue made of organic and inorganic components,showing piezoelectricity.Whitlockite(WH),which is a natural magnesium-containing calcium phosphate,has attracted great attention in bone formation recently due to its unique piezoelectric property after sintering treatment and sustained release of magnesium ion(Mg^(2+)).Herein,a composite scaffold(denoted as PWH scaffold)composed of piezoelectric WH(PWH)and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)was 3D printed to meet the physiological demands for the regeneration of neuro-vascularized bone tissue,namely,providing endogenous electric field at the defect site.The sustained release of Mg^(2+)from the PWH scaffold,displaying multiple biological activities,and thus exhibits a strong synergistic effect with the piezoelectricity on inhibiting osteoclast activation,promoting the neurogenic,angiogenic,and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells(BMSCs)in vitro.In a rat calvarial defect model,this PWH scaffold is remarkably conducive to efficient neo-bone formation with rich neurogenic and angiogenic expressions.Overall,this study presents the first example of biomimetic piezoelectric scaffold with sustained Mg^(2+)release for promoting the regeneration of neuro-vascularized bone tissue in vivo,which offers new insights for regenerative medicine.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52003048)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021 T140110).
文摘Background:Wound healing is a process that requires angiogenesis and antibacterial activities and it remains a challenge for both experimental and clinical research worldwide.Zn2+has been reported to be widely involved in angiogenesis and exerts antibacterial effects,making it suitable as a treatment to promote wound healing.Therefore Zn2+-loaded adhesive bacterial cellulose hydrogel was designed to observe its angiogenic and antibacterial abilities in the wound healing process.Methods:The characterization,tensile strength,swelling behaviors and antibacterial activity of bacterial cellulose/polydopamine/zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(BC/PDA/ZIF8)hydrogels were tested.Cell-Counting-Kit-8(CCK8),transwell,tube formation and real time qunantitative PCR(qRT-PCR)assays were performed to evaluate the cell compatibility of BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels in vitro.A full-thickness defect wound model and histological assays were used to evaluate the BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels in vivo.Results:The prepared BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels exhibited suitable mechanical strength,excellent swelling properties,good tissue adhesion,efficient angiogenic and antibacterial effects and good performance as a physical barrier.In vivo experiments showed that the BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels accelerated wound healing in a full-thickness defect wound model by stimulating angiogenesis.Conclusions:This study proved that BC/PDA/ZIF8 hydrogels possess great potential for promoting satisfactory wound healing in full-thickness wound defects through antibacterial effects and improved cell proliferation,tissue formation,remodeling and re-epithelialization.
基金supported by the Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the medical faculty of the Georg-August-University Gottingen, Germany
文摘Sites of implantation with compromised biology may be unable to achieve the required level of angiogenic and osteogenic regeneration. The specific function and contribution of different cell types to the formation of prevascularized, osteogenic networks in co-culture remains unclear. To determine how bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells （BMSCs） and endothelial cells （ECs） contribute to cellular proangiogenic differentiation, we analysed the differentiation of BMSCs and ECs in standardized monolayer, Transwell and co-cultures. BMSCs were derived from the iliac bone marrow of five patients, characterized and differentiated in standardized monolayers, permeable Transwells and co-cultures with human umbilical vein ECs （HUVECs）. The expression levels of CD31, von Willebrand factor, osteonectin （ON） and Runx2 were assessed by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. The protein expression of alkaline phosphatase, ON and CD31 was demonstrated via histochemical and immunofluorescence analysis. The results showed that BMSCs and HUVECs were able to retain their lineage-specific osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation in direct and indirect co-cultures. In addition, BMSCs demonstrated a supportive expression of angiogenic function in co-culture, while HUVEC was able to improve the expression of osteogenic marker molecules in BMSCs.
文摘Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in wound healing by forming new blood vessels from preexisting vessels by invading the wound clot and organizing into a microvascular network throughout the granulation tissue.This dynamic process is highly regulated by signals from both serum and the surrounding extracellular matrix environment.Vascular endothelial growth factor,angiopoietin,fibroblast growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta are among the potent angiogenic cytokines in wound angiogenesis.Specific endothelial cell ECM receptors are critical for morphogenetic changes in blood vessels during wound repair.In particular integrin(αvβ3)receptors for fibrin and fibronectin,appear to be required for wound angiogenesis:αvβ3 is focally expressed at the tips of angiogenic capillary sprouts invading the wound clot,and any functional inhibitors ofαvβ3 such as monoclonal antibodies,cyclic RGD peptide antagonists,and peptidomimetics rapidly inhibit granulation tissue formation.In spite of clear knowledge about influence of many angiogenic factors on wound healing,little progress has been made in defining the source of these factors,the regulatory events involved in wound angiogenesis and in the clinical use of angiogenic stimulants to promote repair.
