Enhanced angiogenesis in porous poly(ε-caprolactone)scaffolds fortified with methacrylated hyaluronic acid hydrogel after subcutaneous transplantation

A composite scaffold composed of a porous scaffold and hydrogel filling can facilitate engraftment,survival,and retention in cell transplantation processes.This study presents a composite scaffold made of poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)and methacrylated hyaluronic acid(MeHA)hydrogel and describes the corresponding physical properties(surface area,porosity,and mechanical strength)and host response(angiogenesis and fibrosis)after subcutaneous transplantation.Specifically,we synthesise MeHA with different degrees of substitution and fabricate a PCL scaffold with different porosities.Subsequently,we construct a series of PCL/MeHA composite scaffolds by combining these hydrogels and scaffolds.In experiments with mice,the scaffold composed of 3%PCL and 10-100 kDa,degree of substitution 70%MeHA results in the least fibrosis and a higher degree of angiogenesis.This study highlights the potential of PCL/MeHA composite scaffolds for subcutaneous cell transplantation,given their desirable physical properties and host response.

Tumor Microenvironment-Adaptive Nanoplatform Synergistically Enhances Cascaded Chemodynamic Therapy

Chemodynamic therapy(CDT),a noninvasive strategy,has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional chemotherapy for treating tumors.However,its therapeutic effect is limited by the amount of H_(2)O_(2),pH value,the hypoxic environment of tumors,and it has suboptimal tumor-targeting ability.In this study,tumor cell membrane-camouflaged mesoporous Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles loaded with perfluoropentane(PFP)and glucose oxidase(GOx)are used as a tumor microenvironment-adaptive nanoplatform(M-mFeP@O_(2)-G),which synergistically enhances the antitumor effect of CDT.Mesoporous Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles are selected as inducers for photothermal and Fenton reactions and as nanocarriers.GOx depletes glucose within tumor cells for starving the cells,while producing H2O2 for subsequent⋅OH generation.Moreover,PFP,which can carry O_(2),relieves hypoxia in tumor cells and provides O_(2) for the cascade reaction.Finally,the nanoparticles are camouflaged with osteosarcoma cell membranes,endowing the nanoparticles with homologous targeting and immune escape abilities.Both in vivo and in vitro evaluations reveal high synergistic therapeutic efficacy of M-mFeP@O_(2)-G,with a desirable tumor-inhibition rate(90.50%),which indicates the great potential of this platform for clinical treating cancer.

Wearable patches for transdermal drug delivery

Transdermal drug delivery systems(TDDs) avoid gastrointestinal degradation and hepatic first-pass metabolism, providing good drug bioavailability and patient compliance. One emerging type of TDDs is the wearable patch worn on the skin surface to deliver medication through the skin. They can generally be grouped into passive and active types, depending on the properties of materials,design principles and integrated devices. This review describes the latest advancement in the development of wearable patches, focusing on the integration of stimulus-responsive materials and electronics.This development is deemed to provide a dosage, temporal, and spatial control of therapeutics delivery.

Ectopic mineralization-inspired cell membrane-based matrix vesicle analogs for in-depth remineralization of dentinal tubules for treating dentin hypersensitivity

The invasion of etched dentinal tubules(DTs)by external substances induces dentin hypersensitivity(DH).The deep and compact occlusion of DTs is highly desirable for treating DH but still challenging due to the limited penetrability and mineralization capacities of most current desensitizers.Matrix vesicles(MVs)participate in the regulation of ectopic mineralization.Herein,ectopic MV analogs are prepared by employing natural cell membranes to endow mineral precursors with natural biointerfaces and integrated biofunctions for stimulating dentin remineralization.The analogs quickly access DTs(>20μm)in only 5 min and further penetrate deep into the interior of DTs(an extraordinary~200μm)in 7 days.Both in vitro and in vivo studies confirm that the DTs are efficiently sealed by the newly formed minerals(>50μm)with excellent resistance to wear and acid erosion,which is significantly deeper than most reported values.After repair,the microhardness of the damaged dentin can be recovered to those of healthy dentin.For the first time,cell membrane coating nanotechnology is used as a facile and efficient therapy for in-depth remineralization of DTs in treating DH with thorough and long-term effects,which provides insights into their potential for hard tissue repair.