A dual-receptor targeting delivery system based on acid-cleavage hydrazone bond was developed in the study. The characters of CMCS-hyd-CUR-EGFR-mAb were identified. The in vitro release studies revealed that this drug...A dual-receptor targeting delivery system based on acid-cleavage hydrazone bond was developed in the study. The characters of CMCS-hyd-CUR-EGFR-mAb were identified. The in vitro release studies revealed that this drug delivery system was acid-sensitive, and the self-assembled nanoparticles which were spherical. The in vitro results indicated that the dual-receptor targeting nanoparticles could be faster internalized into the Cal-27 cells via receptor-mediated endocytosis, which exhibited better antitumor activity than the one-receptor nanoparticles. The experimental results clearly reveal that CMCS-hyd-CUR-EGFR mAb provides a novel way for drug delivery in oral cancer treatment.展开更多
Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)has been widely used owing to its ability to stimulate tissue regeneration.To date,few studies have described the antibacterial properties of PRF.Previously,PRF prepared by horizontal centrifu...Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)has been widely used owing to its ability to stimulate tissue regeneration.To date,few studies have described the antibacterial properties of PRF.Previously,PRF prepared by horizontal centrifugation(H-PRF)was shown to contain more immune cells than leukocyte-and platelet-rich fibrin(L-PRF).This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial effects of PRFs against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in vitro and to determine whether the antibacterial effects correlated with the number of immune cells.Blood samples were obtained from eight healthy donors to prepare L-PRF and H-PRF.The sizes and weights of L-PRF and H-PRF were first evaluated,and their antibacterial effects against S.aureus and E.coli were then tested in vitro using the inhibition ring and plate-counting test methods.Flow-cytometric analysis of the cell components of L-PRF and H-PRF was also performed.No significant differences in size or weight were observed between the L-PRF and H-PRF groups.The H-PRF group contained more leukocytes than the L-PRF group.While both PRFs had notable antimicrobial activity against S.aureus and E.coli,H-PRF demonstrated a significantly better antibacterial effect than L-PRF.Furthermore,the antimicrobial ability of the PRF solid was less efficient than that of wet PRF.In conclusion,H-PRF exhibited better antibacterial activity than L-PRF,which might have been attributed to having more immune cells.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma(GCOC) is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with features of benign calcifying odontogenic cysts. Herein, we report two new cases of GCOC and systematically revie...BACKGROUND Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma(GCOC) is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with features of benign calcifying odontogenic cysts. Herein, we report two new cases of GCOC and systematically review the previous literature.CASE SUMMARY In case 1, a 46-year-old man complained of painless swelling of the right maxilla for 3 years, with a 1-mo history of hemorrhinia in the right nasal cavity. In case 2,a 72-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a chief complaint of painful swelling of the right mandible. Initially, the preliminary diagnoses were ameloblastomas. Thus, the two patients underwent resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Finally, immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of GCOC. The patient in case 1 was followed for 2 years, with no evidence of recurrence. However, the patient in case 2 was lost to follow-up.CONCLUSION GCOC is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with high recurrence.Local extensive resection is necessary for the definitive treatment of GCOC.展开更多
Circadian rhythm is involved in the development and diseases of many tissues.However,as an essential environmental regulating factor,its effect on amelogenesis has not been fully elucidated.The present study aims to i...Circadian rhythm is involved in the development and diseases of many tissues.However,as an essential environmental regulating factor,its effect on amelogenesis has not been fully elucidated.The present study aims to investigate the correlation between circadian rhythm and ameloblast differentiation and to explore the mechanism by which circadian genes regulate ameloblast differentiation.Circadian disruption models were constructed in mice for in vivo experiments.An ameloblast-lineage cell(ALC)line was used for in vitro studies.As essential molecules of the circadian system,Bmal1 and Per2 exhibited circadian expression in ALCs.Circadian disruption mice showed reduced amelogenin(AMELX)expression and enamel matrix secretion and downregulated expression of BMAL1,PER2,PPARγ,phosphorylated AKT1 andβ-catenin,cytokeratin-14 and F-actin in ameloblasts.According to previous findings and our study,BMAL1 positively regulated PER2.Therefore,the present study focused on PER2-mediated ameloblast differentiation and enamel formation.Per2 knockdown decreased the expression of AMELX,PPARγ,phosphorylated AKT1 andβ-catenin,promoted nuclearβ-catenin accumulation,inhibited mineralization and altered the subcellular localization of E-cadherin in ALCs.Overexpression of PPARγpartially reversed the above results in Per2-knockdown ALCs.Furthermore,in in vivo experiments,the length of incisor eruption was significantly decreased in the circadian disturbance group compared to that in the control group,which was rescued by using a PPARγagonist in circadian disturbance mice.In conclusion,through regulation of the PPARγ/AKT1/β-catenin signalling axis,PER2 played roles in amelogenin expression,cell junctions and arrangement,enamel matrix secretion and mineralization during ameloblast differentiation,which exert effects on enamel formation.展开更多
This study evaluated the effects of sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) with different concentrations and exposure time on the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of human dentin in vitro. Sixty dentin slabs we...This study evaluated the effects of sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) with different concentrations and exposure time on the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of human dentin in vitro. Sixty dentin slabs were obtained from freshly extracted premolars, randomly distributed into four groups(n=15), and treated with 1%, 5%, 10% NaOCl and distilled water(control group), respectively, for a total of 60 min. Attenuated total reflection infrared(ATR-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction(XRD) were carried out before, 10 min and 60 min after the treatment. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and flexural strength test were conducted as well. The results showed that dentins experienced morphological alterations in the NaOCl groups, but not in the control group. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance revealed that the carbonate:mineral ratio(C:M), Raman relative intensity(RRI), a-axis, c-axis length and full width at half maximum(FWHM) with the increase of time and concentration in the NaOCl groups were not significantly different from those in the control group(P>0.05). Nevertheless, the mineral:matrix ratio(M:M) increased and the flexural strength declined with the increase of concentration and the extension of time in the NaOCl groups(P<0.05). Additionally, it was found that the M:M and the flexural strength remained unchanged after 1% NaOCl treatment(P>0.05), and the morphology changes were unnoticeable within 10 min in 1% NaOCl group. These results indicated that NaOCl has no significant effects on the inorganic mineral of human dentin; but it undermines and eliminates the organic content concentration-and time-dependently, which in turn influences the flexural strength and toughness of dentins. In addition, an irrigation of 1% NaOCl within 10 min can minimize the effects of NaOCl on the structural and mechanical properties of dentin during root canal treatment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) is a benign odontogenic cyst. It is a variant of the common odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). This case report describes a rare malignant transformation of OOC, with the ...BACKGROUND Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) is a benign odontogenic cyst. It is a variant of the common odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). This case report describes a rare malignant transformation of OOC, with the aim of raising awareness of the malignant potential of OOC and distinguishing it from OKC. CASE SUMMARY In August 2018, a 52-year-old man was referred to the Department of Oral Maxillofacial and Head–Neck Oncology of Wuhan University. The patient presented with severe pain in the left mandible for 2 mo, and had a 5-year history of osteomyelitis and mandibular cyst with three recurrences. His latest diagnosis by pathological examination was OOC of the left mandible with mild-tomoderate local proliferation. However, the cyst showed malignant potential by radiographic examination. We performed partial mandibulectomy and sent the lesion tissue for pathological examination. As expected, the cyst had deteriorated to moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. During postoperative follow-up, the patient went for chemotherapy in September 2018 and successfully completed four cycles. CONCLUSION Surgeons should be more aware of OOC, which is usually benign but can become malignant.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hemophilic pseudotumor(HP)is a rare complication in patients with hemophilia.The lesion most frequently occurs in the long bones,pelvis,small bones of the hands and feet,or rarely in the maxillofacial regio...BACKGROUND Hemophilic pseudotumor(HP)is a rare complication in patients with hemophilia.The lesion most frequently occurs in the long bones,pelvis,small bones of the hands and feet,or rarely in the maxillofacial region.Postoperative changes in HP are seldom arrested,whereas angiogenesis characterized by disturbed wound healing in HP may cause vascular malformations.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who was affected by maxillary intraosseous venous malformation.Enucleation of an HP without factor replacement was performed initially on the right side of the maxilla 3 years ago.The patient was referred to us because of painless swelling in the same location.Factor replacement and subtotal maxillectomy were performed.Pathological examinations revealed intraosseous venous malformation.CONCLUSION This study is the first to document the development of intraosseous venous malformation after enucleation of an HP in the maxillofacial region.Angiogenesis characterized by disturbed wound healing in patients with hemophilia may be pivotal in the pathogenesis of this condition.展开更多
The immune response of a biomaterial determines its osteoinductive effect.Although the mechanisms by which some immune cells promote regeneration have been revealed,the biomaterial-induced immune response is a dynamic...The immune response of a biomaterial determines its osteoinductive effect.Although the mechanisms by which some immune cells promote regeneration have been revealed,the biomaterial-induced immune response is a dynamic process involving multiple cells.Currently,it is challenging to accurately regulate the innate and adaptive immune responses to promote osteoinduction in biomaterials.Herein,we investigated the roles of macrophages and dendritic cells(DCs)during the osteoinduction of biphasic calcium phosphate(BCP)scaffolds.We found that osteoinductive BCP directed M2 macrophage polarization and inhibited DC maturation,resulting in low T cell response and efficient osteogenesis.Accordingly,a dual-targeting nano-in-micro scaffold(BCP loaded with gold nanocage,BCP-GNC)was designed to regulate the immune responses of macrophages and DCs.Through a dual-wavelength photosensitive switch,BCP-GNC releases interleukin-4 in the early stage of osteoinduction to target M2 macrophages and then releases dexamethasone in the later stage to target immature DCs,creating a desirable inflammatory environment for osteogenesis.This study demonstrates that biomaterials developed to have specific regulatory capacities for immune cells can be used to control the early inflammatory responses of implanted materials and induce osteogenesis.展开更多
Tissue engineering(TE)is critical in oral and craniofacial reconstruction.One of the most popular topics on the biomaterial-based tissue regeneration process may be the interaction between cells and scaffolds.An incre...Tissue engineering(TE)is critical in oral and craniofacial reconstruction.One of the most popular topics on the biomaterial-based tissue regeneration process may be the interaction between cells and scaffolds.An increasing number of studies have identified the variables affecting cell-scaffold interaction.The creation and investigation of new scaffolds for TE and regenerative medicine based on specific interactions have become possible owing to these findings.This review discusses the effects of various types of scaffold materials on cells in TE.Because the intrinsic properties of scaffolds are essential,the influence of the physical,chemical,mechanical,and biological characteristics of scaffold materials on cell-scaffold interaction that has been discovered in recent research is elaborated in this review.The components carried by scaffolds,the degradation process,and the role of degraded products in cell-scaffold interactions are examined.Further,the roles of cells,including cell types,functions,and adhesion mechanisms,and extracellular matrix are discussed.Finally,the latest research progress on cell-scaffold interactions among various engineered tissues or organs in the oral and craniofacial region is summarized.A deeper understanding of cell-scaffold interactions is anticipated to benefit the development of TE and regenerative medicine.展开更多
Early childhood caries(ECC)is a public healthcare concern that greatly reduces the quality of life of young children.As a leading factor of ECC,cariogenic biofilms are composed of acidogenic/aciduric pathogens and ext...Early childhood caries(ECC)is a public healthcare concern that greatly reduces the quality of life of young children.As a leading factor of ECC,cariogenic biofilms are composed of acidogenic/aciduric pathogens and extracellular polysaccharides(EPSs),creating an acidic and protected microenvironment.Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy(aPDT)is a noninvasive,painless,and efficient therapeutic approach that is suitable for treating ECC.However,due to the hyperfine structure of cariogenic biofilms,most photosensitizers(PSs)could not access and penetrate deeply in biofilms,which dramatically hamper their efficiency in the clinic.Herein,bioresponsive nanoparticle loaded with chlorin e6(MPP-Ce6)is developed,which largely increases the penetration depth(by over 75%)and retention(by over 100%)of PS in the biofilm compared with free Ce6.Furthermore,MPP-Ce6-mediated aPDT not only kills the bacteria in preformed biofilms but also inhibits multispecies biofilm formation.A rampant caries model is established to mimic ECC in vivo,where the population of cariogenic bacteria is decreased to 10%after MPP-Ce6-mediated aPDT.Importantly,the number and severity of carious lesions are efficiently reduced via Keyes’scoring and micro-CT analysis.This simple but effective strategy can serve as a promising approach for daily oral hygiene in preventing ECC.展开更多
Calcium phosphate(CaP)bioceramics are important for tissue regeneration and immune response,yet how CaP bioceramics influence these biological processes remains unclear.Recently,the role of immune cells in biomaterial...Calcium phosphate(CaP)bioceramics are important for tissue regeneration and immune response,yet how CaP bioceramics influence these biological processes remains unclear.Recently,the role of immune cells in biomaterial-mediated regeneration,especially macrophages,has been well concerned.CD301b^(+)macrophages were a new subset of macrophages we have discovered,which were required for bioceramics-mediated bone regeneration.Nevertheless,the impact of CD301b^(+)macrophages on angiogenesis,which is a vital prerequisite to bone formation is yet indistinct.Herein,we found that CD301b^(+)macrophages were closely correlated to angiogenesis of CaP bioceramics.Additionally,depletion of CD301b^(+)macrophages led to the failure of angiogenesis.We showed that store-operated Ca^(2+)entry and calcineurin signals regulated the VEGF expression of CD301b^(+)macrophages via the NFATc1/VEGF axis.Inhibition of calcineurin effectively impaired angiogenesis via decreasing the infiltration of CD301b^(+)macrophages.These findings provided a potential immunomodulatory strategy to optimize the integration of angiogenesis and bone tissue engineering scaffold materials.展开更多
Orofacial clefts(OFCs),particularly cleft lip with or without cleft palate(CL/P)and cleft palate only(CPO),are among the most common birth defects in humans(Mossey et al.,2009;Dixon et al.,2011).The birth prevalence r...Orofacial clefts(OFCs),particularly cleft lip with or without cleft palate(CL/P)and cleft palate only(CPO),are among the most common birth defects in humans(Mossey et al.,2009;Dixon et al.,2011).The birth prevalence rate of OFCs in China is reported to be as high as 1.66 per thousand newborns.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81771080 and 8131147)the Opening Project of Hubei Key Laboratory of Purification and Application of Plant Anti-cancer Active Ingredients(No.HLPAI 2014006)the Health Commission of Hubei Province Scientific Research Project(No.WJ2019H275)
文摘A dual-receptor targeting delivery system based on acid-cleavage hydrazone bond was developed in the study. The characters of CMCS-hyd-CUR-EGFR-mAb were identified. The in vitro release studies revealed that this drug delivery system was acid-sensitive, and the self-assembled nanoparticles which were spherical. The in vitro results indicated that the dual-receptor targeting nanoparticles could be faster internalized into the Cal-27 cells via receptor-mediated endocytosis, which exhibited better antitumor activity than the one-receptor nanoparticles. The experimental results clearly reveal that CMCS-hyd-CUR-EGFR mAb provides a novel way for drug delivery in oral cancer treatment.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81771050).
文摘Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)has been widely used owing to its ability to stimulate tissue regeneration.To date,few studies have described the antibacterial properties of PRF.Previously,PRF prepared by horizontal centrifugation(H-PRF)was shown to contain more immune cells than leukocyte-and platelet-rich fibrin(L-PRF).This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial effects of PRFs against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in vitro and to determine whether the antibacterial effects correlated with the number of immune cells.Blood samples were obtained from eight healthy donors to prepare L-PRF and H-PRF.The sizes and weights of L-PRF and H-PRF were first evaluated,and their antibacterial effects against S.aureus and E.coli were then tested in vitro using the inhibition ring and plate-counting test methods.Flow-cytometric analysis of the cell components of L-PRF and H-PRF was also performed.No significant differences in size or weight were observed between the L-PRF and H-PRF groups.The H-PRF group contained more leukocytes than the L-PRF group.While both PRFs had notable antimicrobial activity against S.aureus and E.coli,H-PRF demonstrated a significantly better antibacterial effect than L-PRF.Furthermore,the antimicrobial ability of the PRF solid was less efficient than that of wet PRF.In conclusion,H-PRF exhibited better antibacterial activity than L-PRF,which might have been attributed to having more immune cells.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81502745Science and Technology Project of Jiangxi Province,No.GJJ170014
文摘BACKGROUND Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma(GCOC) is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with features of benign calcifying odontogenic cysts. Herein, we report two new cases of GCOC and systematically review the previous literature.CASE SUMMARY In case 1, a 46-year-old man complained of painless swelling of the right maxilla for 3 years, with a 1-mo history of hemorrhinia in the right nasal cavity. In case 2,a 72-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a chief complaint of painful swelling of the right mandible. Initially, the preliminary diagnoses were ameloblastomas. Thus, the two patients underwent resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Finally, immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of GCOC. The patient in case 1 was followed for 2 years, with no evidence of recurrence. However, the patient in case 2 was lost to follow-up.CONCLUSION GCOC is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with high recurrence.Local extensive resection is necessary for the definitive treatment of GCOC.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant number No.81670976.
文摘Circadian rhythm is involved in the development and diseases of many tissues.However,as an essential environmental regulating factor,its effect on amelogenesis has not been fully elucidated.The present study aims to investigate the correlation between circadian rhythm and ameloblast differentiation and to explore the mechanism by which circadian genes regulate ameloblast differentiation.Circadian disruption models were constructed in mice for in vivo experiments.An ameloblast-lineage cell(ALC)line was used for in vitro studies.As essential molecules of the circadian system,Bmal1 and Per2 exhibited circadian expression in ALCs.Circadian disruption mice showed reduced amelogenin(AMELX)expression and enamel matrix secretion and downregulated expression of BMAL1,PER2,PPARγ,phosphorylated AKT1 andβ-catenin,cytokeratin-14 and F-actin in ameloblasts.According to previous findings and our study,BMAL1 positively regulated PER2.Therefore,the present study focused on PER2-mediated ameloblast differentiation and enamel formation.Per2 knockdown decreased the expression of AMELX,PPARγ,phosphorylated AKT1 andβ-catenin,promoted nuclearβ-catenin accumulation,inhibited mineralization and altered the subcellular localization of E-cadherin in ALCs.Overexpression of PPARγpartially reversed the above results in Per2-knockdown ALCs.Furthermore,in in vivo experiments,the length of incisor eruption was significantly decreased in the circadian disturbance group compared to that in the control group,which was rescued by using a PPARγagonist in circadian disturbance mice.In conclusion,through regulation of the PPARγ/AKT1/β-catenin signalling axis,PER2 played roles in amelogenin expression,cell junctions and arrangement,enamel matrix secretion and mineralization during ameloblast differentiation,which exert effects on enamel formation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81470771,No.81500887)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2013CFA068)
文摘This study evaluated the effects of sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) with different concentrations and exposure time on the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of human dentin in vitro. Sixty dentin slabs were obtained from freshly extracted premolars, randomly distributed into four groups(n=15), and treated with 1%, 5%, 10% NaOCl and distilled water(control group), respectively, for a total of 60 min. Attenuated total reflection infrared(ATR-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction(XRD) were carried out before, 10 min and 60 min after the treatment. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and flexural strength test were conducted as well. The results showed that dentins experienced morphological alterations in the NaOCl groups, but not in the control group. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance revealed that the carbonate:mineral ratio(C:M), Raman relative intensity(RRI), a-axis, c-axis length and full width at half maximum(FWHM) with the increase of time and concentration in the NaOCl groups were not significantly different from those in the control group(P>0.05). Nevertheless, the mineral:matrix ratio(M:M) increased and the flexural strength declined with the increase of concentration and the extension of time in the NaOCl groups(P<0.05). Additionally, it was found that the M:M and the flexural strength remained unchanged after 1% NaOCl treatment(P>0.05), and the morphology changes were unnoticeable within 10 min in 1% NaOCl group. These results indicated that NaOCl has no significant effects on the inorganic mineral of human dentin; but it undermines and eliminates the organic content concentration-and time-dependently, which in turn influences the flexural strength and toughness of dentins. In addition, an irrigation of 1% NaOCl within 10 min can minimize the effects of NaOCl on the structural and mechanical properties of dentin during root canal treatment.
基金Supported by Wuhan Morning Light Plan of Youth Science and Technology,No.2017050304010305National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81702705
文摘BACKGROUND Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst (OOC) is a benign odontogenic cyst. It is a variant of the common odontogenic keratocyst (OKC). This case report describes a rare malignant transformation of OOC, with the aim of raising awareness of the malignant potential of OOC and distinguishing it from OKC. CASE SUMMARY In August 2018, a 52-year-old man was referred to the Department of Oral Maxillofacial and Head–Neck Oncology of Wuhan University. The patient presented with severe pain in the left mandible for 2 mo, and had a 5-year history of osteomyelitis and mandibular cyst with three recurrences. His latest diagnosis by pathological examination was OOC of the left mandible with mild-tomoderate local proliferation. However, the cyst showed malignant potential by radiographic examination. We performed partial mandibulectomy and sent the lesion tissue for pathological examination. As expected, the cyst had deteriorated to moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. During postoperative follow-up, the patient went for chemotherapy in September 2018 and successfully completed four cycles. CONCLUSION Surgeons should be more aware of OOC, which is usually benign but can become malignant.
基金the Key Clinical Specialty Construction Project(Head and Neck Surgery)of Provincial Health Commission of Hunan Province.
文摘BACKGROUND Hemophilic pseudotumor(HP)is a rare complication in patients with hemophilia.The lesion most frequently occurs in the long bones,pelvis,small bones of the hands and feet,or rarely in the maxillofacial region.Postoperative changes in HP are seldom arrested,whereas angiogenesis characterized by disturbed wound healing in HP may cause vascular malformations.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who was affected by maxillary intraosseous venous malformation.Enucleation of an HP without factor replacement was performed initially on the right side of the maxilla 3 years ago.The patient was referred to us because of painless swelling in the same location.Factor replacement and subtotal maxillectomy were performed.Pathological examinations revealed intraosseous venous malformation.CONCLUSION This study is the first to document the development of intraosseous venous malformation after enucleation of an HP in the maxillofacial region.Angiogenesis characterized by disturbed wound healing in patients with hemophilia may be pivotal in the pathogenesis of this condition.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1105300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81771050,81700931,81901017)+1 种基金the Special Fund for Technical Innovation of Hubei Province(2017AHB046)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2017CFA025).
文摘The immune response of a biomaterial determines its osteoinductive effect.Although the mechanisms by which some immune cells promote regeneration have been revealed,the biomaterial-induced immune response is a dynamic process involving multiple cells.Currently,it is challenging to accurately regulate the innate and adaptive immune responses to promote osteoinduction in biomaterials.Herein,we investigated the roles of macrophages and dendritic cells(DCs)during the osteoinduction of biphasic calcium phosphate(BCP)scaffolds.We found that osteoinductive BCP directed M2 macrophage polarization and inhibited DC maturation,resulting in low T cell response and efficient osteogenesis.Accordingly,a dual-targeting nano-in-micro scaffold(BCP loaded with gold nanocage,BCP-GNC)was designed to regulate the immune responses of macrophages and DCs.Through a dual-wavelength photosensitive switch,BCP-GNC releases interleukin-4 in the early stage of osteoinduction to target M2 macrophages and then releases dexamethasone in the later stage to target immature DCs,creating a desirable inflammatory environment for osteogenesis.This study demonstrates that biomaterials developed to have specific regulatory capacities for immune cells can be used to control the early inflammatory responses of implanted materials and induce osteogenesis.
基金The article was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81870761,82071107)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042020kf0189).
文摘Tissue engineering(TE)is critical in oral and craniofacial reconstruction.One of the most popular topics on the biomaterial-based tissue regeneration process may be the interaction between cells and scaffolds.An increasing number of studies have identified the variables affecting cell-scaffold interaction.The creation and investigation of new scaffolds for TE and regenerative medicine based on specific interactions have become possible owing to these findings.This review discusses the effects of various types of scaffold materials on cells in TE.Because the intrinsic properties of scaffolds are essential,the influence of the physical,chemical,mechanical,and biological characteristics of scaffold materials on cell-scaffold interaction that has been discovered in recent research is elaborated in this review.The components carried by scaffolds,the degradation process,and the role of degraded products in cell-scaffold interactions are examined.Further,the roles of cells,including cell types,functions,and adhesion mechanisms,and extracellular matrix are discussed.Finally,the latest research progress on cell-scaffold interactions among various engineered tissues or organs in the oral and craniofacial region is summarized.A deeper understanding of cell-scaffold interactions is anticipated to benefit the development of TE and regenerative medicine.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China （No. 2016YFB0303303）, the National High-tech R＆D Program of China （863 program, No. 2015AA020313）, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 81271107）, and was partially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China （Team Project, No. 2015CFA017）.
基金financial supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81771084(M.-Q.D.),51703187(Z.X.))supported by The Chongqing Talents of Exceptional Young Talents Project(CQYC202005029).
文摘Early childhood caries(ECC)is a public healthcare concern that greatly reduces the quality of life of young children.As a leading factor of ECC,cariogenic biofilms are composed of acidogenic/aciduric pathogens and extracellular polysaccharides(EPSs),creating an acidic and protected microenvironment.Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy(aPDT)is a noninvasive,painless,and efficient therapeutic approach that is suitable for treating ECC.However,due to the hyperfine structure of cariogenic biofilms,most photosensitizers(PSs)could not access and penetrate deeply in biofilms,which dramatically hamper their efficiency in the clinic.Herein,bioresponsive nanoparticle loaded with chlorin e6(MPP-Ce6)is developed,which largely increases the penetration depth(by over 75%)and retention(by over 100%)of PS in the biofilm compared with free Ce6.Furthermore,MPP-Ce6-mediated aPDT not only kills the bacteria in preformed biofilms but also inhibits multispecies biofilm formation.A rampant caries model is established to mimic ECC in vivo,where the population of cariogenic bacteria is decreased to 10%after MPP-Ce6-mediated aPDT.Importantly,the number and severity of carious lesions are efficiently reduced via Keyes’scoring and micro-CT analysis.This simple but effective strategy can serve as a promising approach for daily oral hygiene in preventing ECC.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82025011 and 82100975)the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX2021227)+1 种基金the Young Elite Scientist Support Program by CSA(2020PYRC001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042021kf0181 and 2042020kf0204).
文摘Calcium phosphate(CaP)bioceramics are important for tissue regeneration and immune response,yet how CaP bioceramics influence these biological processes remains unclear.Recently,the role of immune cells in biomaterial-mediated regeneration,especially macrophages,has been well concerned.CD301b^(+)macrophages were a new subset of macrophages we have discovered,which were required for bioceramics-mediated bone regeneration.Nevertheless,the impact of CD301b^(+)macrophages on angiogenesis,which is a vital prerequisite to bone formation is yet indistinct.Herein,we found that CD301b^(+)macrophages were closely correlated to angiogenesis of CaP bioceramics.Additionally,depletion of CD301b^(+)macrophages led to the failure of angiogenesis.We showed that store-operated Ca^(2+)entry and calcineurin signals regulated the VEGF expression of CD301b^(+)macrophages via the NFATc1/VEGF axis.Inhibition of calcineurin effectively impaired angiogenesis via decreasing the infiltration of CD301b^(+)macrophages.These findings provided a potential immunomodulatory strategy to optimize the integration of angiogenesis and bone tissue engineering scaffold materials.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81970904 to MH,81970923 to ZB)Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine(ZHYX2020A005 to LS)+2 种基金the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2020-064 to LS)Clinical medicine discipline construction project of Anhui Medical University(2021lcxk008 to LS)the National Key Research and Development Program(2016YFC1000505 to ZB)。
文摘Orofacial clefts(OFCs),particularly cleft lip with or without cleft palate(CL/P)and cleft palate only(CPO),are among the most common birth defects in humans(Mossey et al.,2009;Dixon et al.,2011).The birth prevalence rate of OFCs in China is reported to be as high as 1.66 per thousand newborns.
