陶江感谢中国奖学金委员会 (201403170354) 和麦吉尔工程博士奖 (90025) 为他们提供奖学金。何塞 g. Munguia-洛佩兹感谢 CONACYT (250279, 290936 和 291168) 和 FRQNT (258421) 为他们的奖学金资助。萨尔瓦多 CONACYT 感谢他们的奖学金资助 (751540)。约瑟夫 m. 金塞拉感谢国家科学和工程研究理事会, 加拿大创新基金会, 汤森-Lamarre 家庭基金会, 麦吉尔大学为他们提供资金。我们要感谢艾伦 Ehrlicher 允许我们使用他的流变仪, 丹 Nicolau 允许我们使用他的共焦显微镜, Morag 公园让我们访问荧光标记的细胞线。

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如果污染 (生物或化学) 发生在过程中的任何一点上, 就会危及细胞的结构。通常, 生物污染是在三天的文化后, 作为一种颜色变化的文化媒体或 bioprinted 结构。因此, 灭菌 (物理和化学消毒) 是所有细胞相关过程的关键步骤。值得注意的是, 热处理明胶改变了其凝胶性质, 这使得它在我们进行的试验中更慢。因此, 我们通过紫外线照射对海藻酸盐和明胶的能量进行杀菌。由于 UV 光的穿透能力非?...

虽然2D 细胞培养在癌症研究中得到广泛应用, 但由于细胞以单层格式生长, 营养和氧气浓度均匀, 所以存在局限性。这些文化缺乏在原生肿瘤微环境中存在的重要细胞细胞和细胞基质相互作用。因此, 这些模型不太概括的生理条件, 导致异常细胞行为, 包括非自然形态, 不规则的受体组织, 膜极化, 和异常的基因表达, 除其他情况1,2,3,4。另一方面, 3D 细胞培养, 细胞被扩展在一个体积空间作为聚合体, 球体, 或 organoids, 提供了一种替代技术, 以创造更准确的体内环境, 以研究基本细胞生物学和生理学。3D 细胞培养模型还可以鼓励细胞 ECM 相互作用, 这是本机1,4,5的重要生理特性。新兴的3D 生物打印技术为构建模仿异类的模型提供了可能性。
3D 生物打印是从快速原型, 并使制造的3D 显微组织, 可以模仿一些复杂的活体标本6,7。目前的生物打印方法包括喷墨、挤出和激光辅助印刷8。其中, 挤出方法可以在不同的初始位置精确定位各种不同类型的材料, 从而在印制矩阵中控制异质性。因此, 它是制造多类型细胞或矩阵的异质体模型的最佳方法。挤压生物打印已成功地用于建立耳形支架9, 血管结构10,11,12, 皮肤组织13, 导致高印刷保真度和细胞可行性。该技术还具有多种材料选择, 有能力储存与已知密度的细胞的材料, 高重现性14,15,16,17.天然和合成水凝胶经常被用作3D 生物打印的 bioinks, 因为它们的生物相容性, 生物活性, 和他们的亲水性网络, 可以工程结构类似 ECM7,18 ,19,20,21,22,23。水凝胶也很有利, 因为它们可以包括细胞的粘接部位、结构元素、养分和气体的渗透性, 以及促进细胞发育的适当机械特性24。例如, 胶原水凝胶提供整合素锚固点, 细胞可以用来连接到基质。凝胶, 变性胶原蛋白, 保留类似的细胞黏附部位。相比之下, 海藻酸盐是 bioinert, 但通过形成 crosslinks 与价离子25,26,27,28提供机械完整性。
在这项工作中, 我们开发了复合水凝胶作为 bioink, 由海藻酸盐和明胶组成, 与原生肿瘤基质的显微结构相似。乳腺癌细胞和成纤维细胞被嵌入在水凝胶中,通过挤压的 bioprinter 印刷, 以创建模拟体内微环境的3D 模型。设计的3D 环境允许癌细胞形成多细胞肿瘤球体 (MCTS), 具有很高的生存能力, 长时间的细胞培养 (> 30 天)。该协议展示了合成复合水凝胶的方法, 表征了材料的显微组织和适印性, 生物打印细胞异构模型, 观察 MCTS 的形成。这些方法可以应用于其他 bioinks 挤压生物打印, 以及不同的设计的异构组织模型的潜在应用, 在药物筛选, 细胞迁移检测, 和研究, 重点在基本细胞生理功能。

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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Sodium alginate</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">FMC BioPolymer</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">CAS-No: 9005-38-3</td>
			<td style="width:167px;">Protanal LF 10/60 FT</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Gelatin</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Sigma-Aldrich</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">G9391</td>
			<td>Type B gelatin from bovine skin</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Dubelcco&#39;s phosphate buffered saline (DPBS 1X)</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Gibco</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">LS14190136</td>
			<td>1&#215;, w/o calcium, w/o magnesium</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Magnetic hotplate</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Corning&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Stirrer/hot plate model PC-420</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">50 mL centrifuge tubes</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Corning</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">352098</td>
			<td>Falcon&#174; 50mL High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Centrifuge</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">GMI</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Sorvall RT6000D, GMI, USA</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Calcium chloride anhydrous</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Sigma-Aldrich</td>
			<td>C1016</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">MilliQ water</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Millipore</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Millipore 0.22 &#181;m filters</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Millipore</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">SLGS033SB</td>
			<td>Millex-GS Syringe Filter Unit, 0.22&#160;&#181;m, mixed cellulose esters, 33&#160;mm, ethylene oxide sterilized</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Oscillation rheometer MCR 302</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Anton Paar</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Rheometer measuring tool CP25</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Anton Paar</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">79038</td>
			<td>Conical plate geometry for rheometer</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">RheoCompass</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Anton Paar</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Software controlling rheometer MCR 302</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Scanning electron microscope</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Hitachi</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>SEM, Hitachi SU-3500 Variable Pressure</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Paraformaldehyde, 96%, extra pure</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Acros Organics</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">416785000</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Dulbecco modified eagle medium (DMEM)</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Gibco</td>
			<td>11965092</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Antibiotic/Antimycotic solution (100X) stabilized</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Sigma</td>
			<td>A5955</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Fetal bovine serum</td>
			<td>Wisent Bioproducts</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">080-150</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="24">
			<td height="24" style="height:24px;width:372px;">Cell culture T-75 flasks</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Sigma-Aldrich</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">CLS430641</td>
			<td>75 cm2 TC-Treated surface treatment</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">3D bioprinter BioScaffolder 3.1</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">GeSiM</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">GeSim software</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">GeSiM</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Software controlling BioScaffolder 3.1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">10cc cartridge UV resist</td>
			<td>EFD Nordson</td>
			<td>7012126</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">End cap</td>
			<td>EFD Nordson</td>
			<td>7014472</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Tip cap</td>
			<td>EFD Nordson</td>
			<td>7014469</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Piston&#160;</td>
			<td>EFD Nordson</td>
			<td>7012182</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Stainless nozzle G25</td>
			<td>EFD Nordson</td>
			<td>7018345</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Water bath</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">VWR</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Agarose</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Sigma-Aldrich</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">A9539</td>
			<td>Bioreagent, for molecular biology</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Costar 6-well plates&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Corning</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">3516</td>
			<td>TC-Treated Multiple Well Plates, Individually Wrapped, Sterile&#160;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Confocal spinning disk inverted microscope</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Olympus Life Science</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Olympus IX83</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">MTS assay kit</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Promega</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">G3582</td>
			<td>CellTiter 96&#174; AQueous&#160;One Solution Cell Proliferation Assay&#160;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Live/Dead viability cytotoxicity kit</td>
			<td>Molecular Probes,ThermoFisher Scientific</td>
			<td>L3224</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;">Trypsin 0.25/EDTA 1X</td>
			<td>Gibco</td>
			<td>25200-072</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Corning 96-well plate</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Corning</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">3595</td>
			<td>Clear Flat Bottom Polystyrene TC-Treated Microplate, Individually Wrapped, with Low Evaporation Lid, Sterile</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Autoclave Tuttnauer</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Heidolph Brinkmann</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Heidolph Tuttnauer 2540E Autoclave Sterilizer Electronic Model with 4 Stainless Steel Trays, 23L Capacity</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Trypan blue</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Invitrogen&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">T10282</td>
			<td>0.4% solution</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Ethanol</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Commercial Alcohols</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">P016EA95</td>
			<td>Greenfield Speciality Alcohols</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="25">
			<td height="25" style="height:25px;width:372px;">CO2 Incubator</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Panasonic</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>MCO 19AIC-PA</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">Lyophilizer&#160;</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">SP Scientific</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>Virtis Sentry 2.0</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">SolidWorks</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">Dassault Systems</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>A CAD software used to build demostrative propeller-like model</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="21">
			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:372px;">MATLAB</td>
			<td style="width:213px;">The MathWorks</td>
			<td style="width:173px;">N/A</td>
			<td>A programming software used to generate G-code for BioScaffolder 3.1</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

bioprintable alginate/gelatin hydrogel 3d in vitro model systems induce cell spheroid formation

使用常规的二维 (2D) 细胞培养法, 生长永生化癌细胞株不概括本机肿瘤微环境的细胞、生物化学和生物物理异质性。这些挑战可以克服, 通过使用生物打印技术建立异构的三维 (3D) 肿瘤模型, 即不同类型的细胞嵌入。海藻酸盐和明胶是生物打印中使用的两种最常见的生物材料, 其生物相容性、仿生学和力学性能。通过结合这两种聚合物, 我们取得了 bioprintable 复合水凝胶与原生肿瘤基质的显微结构相似。通过流变学研究了复合水凝胶的适印性, 得到了最佳的印刷窗口。将乳腺癌细胞和成纤维细胞嵌入水凝胶中, 并印成3D 模型, 模拟体内微环境。bioprinted 异构模型为长期细胞培养 (> 30 天) 提供了很高的生存能力, 并促进了乳腺癌细胞的自组装成多细胞肿瘤球体 (MCTS)。我们观察了肿瘤相关成纤维细胞 (咖啡馆) 与 MCTS 在该模型中的迁移和相互作用。利用 bioprinted 细胞培养平台作为共培养系统, 为研究肿瘤发生对基质成分的依赖性提供了独特的工具。该技术具有吞吐量高、成本低、重现性高的特点, 也为常规细胞单层培养和动物肿瘤模型的研究提供了一种可替代的模型。

温度扫描显示 A3G7 前驱体在25°c 和37°c 上的明显差异。前体是液体在37°c 和有一个复杂的粘度 1938.1, 84.0 mPa x s, 这是验证由一个更大的 g "超过 g"。随着温度的降低, 前驱体经过物理凝胶, 由于明胶分子自发物理纠缠成三螺旋形成29,30。g ' 和 g ' 增加和汇合在30.6 °c, 表明溶胶-凝胶转折。模数继续增加, 温度降低, 达到 468.5 34.2 pa g ' ?...

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Bioprintable Alginate/Gelatin Hydrogel 3D In Vitro Model Systems Induce Cell Spheroid Formation

我们开发了一种异种乳癌模型, 由永生化的肿瘤和成纤维细胞组成的 bioprintable 海藻酸盐/明胶 bioink。该模型概括体内肿瘤微环境, 促进多细胞肿瘤球体的形成, 对肿瘤的发生机制有深入的认识。

Bioprintable 藻酸盐/明胶水凝胶 3D体外模型诱导细胞球形形成

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Bioprintable Alginate/Gelatin Hydrogel 3D In Vitro Model Systems Induce Cell Spheroid Formation

18.5K 次观看.  McGill University Montreal. 我们开发了一种异种乳癌模型, 由永生化的肿瘤和成纤维细胞组成的 bioprintable 海藻酸盐/明胶 bioink。该模型概括体内肿瘤微环境, 促进多细胞肿瘤球体的形成, 对肿瘤的发生机制有深入的认识。

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Eye Irritation Test (EIT) for Hazard Identification of Eye Irritating Chemicals using Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelial (RhCE) Tissue Model

To comply with the Seventh Amendment to the EU Cosmetics Directive and EU REACH legislation, validated non-animal alternative methods for reliable and accurate assessment of ocular toxicity in man are needed. To address this need, we have developed an eye irritation test (EIT) which utilizes a three dimensional reconstructed human cornea-like epithelial (RhCE) tissue model that is based on normal human cells. The EIT is able to separate ocular&#160;irritants and corrosives (GHS Categories 1 and 2 combined) and those that do not require labeling (GHS No Category). The test utilizes two separate protocols, one designed for liquid chemicals and a second, similar protocol for solid test articles. The EIT prediction model uses a single exposure period (30 min for liquids, 6 hr for solids) and a single tissue viability cut-off (60.0% as determined by the MTT assay). Based on the results for 83 chemicals (44 liquids and 39 solids) EIT achieved 95.5/68.2/ and 81.8% sensitivity/specificity and accuracy (SS&#38;A) for liquids, 100.0/68.4/ and 84.6% SS&#38;A for solids, and 97.6/68.3/ and 83.1% for overall SS&#38;A. The EIT will contribute significantly to classifying the ocular irritation potential of a wide range of liquid and solid chemicals without the use of animals to meet regulatory testing requirements. The EpiOcular EIT method was implemented in 2015 into the OECD Test Guidelines as TG 492.

Eye Irritation Test EIT for Hazard Identification of Eye Irritating Chemicals using Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelial RhCE Tissue Model

We have developed an eye irritation test which utilizes a three dimensional reconstructed human cornea-like epithelial (RhCE) tissue model. The test is able to discriminate between ocular irritant and corrosive materials (GHS Categories 1 and 2 combined) and those that do not require labeling (GHS No Category).

眼刺激试验（EIT）使用重构型人角膜上皮样（RHCE）组织模型眼刺激性化学品危险性鉴定

To comply with the Seventh Amendment to the EU Cosmetics Directive and EU REACH legislation, validated non-animal alternative methods for reliable and ...

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3D Hydrogel Scaffolds for Articular Chondrocyte Culture and Cartilage Generation

Human articular cartilage is highly susceptible to damage and has limited self-repair and regeneration potential. Cell-based strategies to engineer cartilage tissue offer a promising solution to repair articular cartilage. To select the optimal cell source for tissue repair, it is important to develop an appropriate culture platform to systematically examine the biological and biomechanical differences in the tissue-engineered cartilage by different cell sources. Here we applied a three-dimensional (3D) biomimetic hydrogel culture platform to systematically examine cartilage regeneration potential of juvenile, adult, and osteoarthritic (OA) chondrocytes. The 3D biomimetic hydrogel consisted of synthetic component poly(ethylene glycol) and bioactive component chondroitin sulfate, which provides a physiologically relevant microenvironment for in vitro culture of chondrocytes. In addition, the scaffold may be potentially used for cell delivery for cartilage repair in vivo. Cartilage tissue engineered in the scaffold can be evaluated using quantitative gene expression, immunofluorescence staining, biochemical assays, and mechanical testing. Utilizing these outcomes, we were able to characterize the differential regenerative potential of chondrocytes of varying age, both at the gene expression level and in the biochemical and biomechanical properties of the engineered cartilage tissue. The 3D culture model could be applied to investigate the molecular and functional differences among chondrocytes and progenitor cells from different stages of normal or aberrant development.

Cartilage repair represents an unmet medical challenge and cell-based approaches to engineer human articular cartilage are a promising solution. Here, we describe three-dimensional (3D) biomimetic hydrogels as an ideal tool for the expansion and maturation of human articular chondrocytes.

3D水凝胶支架的关节软骨细胞培养及软骨生成

Human articular cartilage is highly susceptible to damage and has limited self-repair and regeneration potential. Cell-based strategies to engineer ...

Modeling Ovarian Cancer Multicellular Spheroid Behavior in a Dynamic 3D Peritoneal Microdevice

Ovarian cancer is characterized by extensive peritoneal metastasis, with tumor spheres commonly found in the malignant ascites. This is associated with poor clinical outcomes and currently lacks effective treatment. Both the three-dimensional (3D) environment and the dynamic mechanical forces are very important factors in this metastatic cascade. However, traditional cell cultures fail to recapitulate this natural tumor microenvironment. Thus, in vivo-like models that can emulate the intraperitoneal environment are of obvious importance. In this study, a new microfluidic platform of the peritoneum was set up to mimic the situation of ovarian cancer spheroids in the peritoneal cavity during metastasis. Ovarian cancer spheroids generated under a non-adherent condition were cultured in microfluidic channels coated with peritoneal mesothelial cells subjected to physiologically relevant shear stress. In summary, this dynamic 3D ovarian cancer-mesothelium microfluidic platform can provide new knowledge on basic cancer biology and serve as a platform for potential drug screening and development.

To study ovarian tumor progression in a physiologically relevant model, multicellular spheroids were cultured in a microdevice under simulated fluid flow. This dynamic 3D model emulates the intraperitoneal environment with the cellular and mechanical components where ovarian cancer metastasis occurs.

模拟卵巢癌多细胞球体行为动态三维微型腹膜

Ovarian cancer is characterized by extensive peritoneal metastasis, with tumor spheres commonly found in the malignant ascites. This is associated with ...

An In Vitro Organ Culture Model of the Murine Intervertebral Disc

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a significant contributor to low back pain. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous joint that serves to transmit and dampen loads in the spine. The IVD consists of a proteoglycan-rich nucleus pulposus (NP) and a collagen-rich annulus fibrosis (AF) sandwiched by cartilaginous end-plates. Together with the adjacent vertebrae, the vertebrae-IVD structure forms a functional spine unit (FSU). These microstructures contain unique cell types as well as unique extracellular matrices. Whole organ culture of the FSU preserves the native extracellular matrix, cell differentiation phenotypes, and cellular-matrix interactions. Thus, organ culture techniques are particularly useful for investigating the complex biological mechanisms of the IVD. Here, we describe a high-throughput approach for culturing whole lumbar mouse FSUs that provides an ideal platform for studying disease mechanisms and therapies for the IVD. Furthermore, we describe several applications that utilize this organ culture method to conduct further studies including contrast-enhanced microCT imaging and three-dimensional high-resolution finite element modeling of the IVD.

An In Vitro Organ Culture Model of the Murine Intervertebral Disc

Whole organ culture of the intervertebral disc (IVD) preserves the native extracellular matrix, cell phenotypes, and cellular-matrix interactions. Here we describe an IVD culture system using mouse lumbar and caudal IVDs in their functional spinal units and several applications utilizing this system.

一个<em&gt;体外</em鼠类的椎间盘&gt;器官培养模型

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a significant contributor to low back pain. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous joint that serves to transmit and ...

Improved 3D Hydrogel Cultures of Primary Glial Cells for In Vitro Modelling of Neuroinflammation

In the central nervous system, numerous acute injuries and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as implanted devices or biomaterials engineered to enhance function result in the same outcome: excess inflammation leads to gliosis, cytotoxicity, and/or formation of a glial scar that collectively exacerbate injury or prevent healthy recovery. With the intent of creating a system to model glial scar formation and study inflammatory processes, we have generated a 3D cell scaffold capable of housing primary cultured glial cells: microglia that regulate the foreign body response and initiate the inflammatory event, astrocytes that respond to form a fibrous scar, and oligodendrocytes that are typically vulnerable to inflammatory injury. The present work provides a detailed step-by-step method for the fabrication, culture, and microscopic characterization of a hyaluronic acid-based 3D hydrogel scaffold with encapsulated rat brain-derived glial cells. Further, protocols for characterization of cell encapsulation and the hydrogel scaffold by confocal immunofluorescence and scanning electron microscopy are demonstrated, as well as the capacity to modify the scaffold with bioactive substrates, with incorporation of a commercial basal lamina mixture to improved cell integration.

Improved 3D Hydrogel Cultures of Primary Glial Cells for In Vitro Modelling of Neuroinflammation

Herein, we present a protocol for the 3D culture of rat brain-derived glia cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes. We demonstrate primary cell culture, methacrylated hyaluronic acid (HAMA) hydrogel synthesis, HAMAphoto-polymerization and cell encapsulation, and sample processing for confocal and scanning electron microscopic imaging.

改良的3D 水凝胶培养的原发胶质细胞的体外Neuroinflammation 模型的建立

In the central nervous system, numerous acute injuries and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as implanted devices or biomaterials engineered to enhance ...

3D Analysis of Multi-cellular Responses to Chemoattractant Gradients

Various limitations of 2D cell culture systems have sparked interest in 3D cell culture and analysis platforms, which would better mimic the spatial and chemical complexity of living tissues and mimic in vivo tissue functions. Recent advances in microfabrication technologies have facilitated the development of 3D in vitro environments in which cells can be integrated into a well-defined extracellular matrix (ECM) and a defined set of soluble or matrix associated biomolecules. However, technological barriers have limited their widespread use in research laboratories. Here, we describe a method to construct simple devices for 3D culture and experimentation with cells and multicellular organoids in 3D microenvironments with a defined chemoattractant gradient. We illustrate the use of this platform for analysis of the response of epithelial cells and organoids to gradients of growth factors, such as epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF gradients were stable in the devices for several days leading to directed branch formation in breast organoids. This analysis allowed us to conclude that collective gradient sensing by groups of cells is more sensitive vs. single cells. We also describe the fabrication method, which does not require photolithography facilities nor advanced soft lithography techniques. This method will be helpful to study 3D cellular behaviors in the context of the analysis of development and pathological states, including cancer.

We describe a method to construct devices for 3D culture and experimentation with cells and multicellular organoids. This device allows analysis of cellular responses to soluble signals in 3D microenvironments with defined chemoattractant gradients. Organoids are better than single cells at detection of weak noisy inputs.

趋化梯度多细胞响应的三维分析

Various limitations of 2D cell culture systems have sparked interest in 3D cell culture and analysis platforms, which would better mimic the spatial and ...

3D Printed Porous Cellulose Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds

This work demonstrates the use of three-dimensional (3D) printing to produce porous cubic scaffolds using cellulose nanocomposite hydrogel ink, with controlled pore structure and mechanical properties. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs, 69.62 wt%) based hydrogel ink with matrix (sodium alginate and gelatin) was developed and 3D printed into scaffolds with uniform and gradient pore structure (110-1,100 &#181;m). The scaffolds showed compression modulus in the range of 0.20-0.45 MPa when tested in simulated in vivo conditions (in distilled water at 37 &#176;C). The pore sizes and the compression modulus of the 3D scaffolds matched with the requirements needed for cartilage regeneration applications. This work demonstrates that the consistency of the ink can be controlled by the concentration of the precursors and porosity can be controlled by the 3D printing process and both of these factors in return defines the mechanical properties of the 3D printed porous hydrogel scaffold. This process method can therefore be used to fabricate structurally and compositionally customized scaffolds according to the specific needs of patients.&#160;

The three critical steps of this protocol are i) developing the right composition and consistency of the cellulose hydrogel ink, ii) 3D printing of scaffolds into various pore structures with good shape fidelity and dimensions and iii) demonstration of the mechanical properties in simulated body conditions for cartilage regeneration.

三维印刷多孔纤维素纳米复合水凝胶脚手架

This work demonstrates the use of three-dimensional (3D) printing to produce porous cubic scaffolds using cellulose nanocomposite hydrogel ink, with ...

A Human 3D Extracellular Matrix-Adipocyte Culture Model for Studying Matrix-Cell Metabolic Crosstalk

The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a central role in regulating tissue homeostasis, engaging in crosstalk with cells and regulating multiple aspects of cellular function. The ECM plays a particularly important role in adipose tissue function in obesity, and alterations in adipose tissue ECM deposition and composition are associated with metabolic disease in mice and humans. Tractable in vitro models that permit dissection of the roles of the ECM and cells in contributing to global tissue phenotype are sparse. We describe a novel 3D in vitro model of human ECM-adipocyte culture that permits study of the specific roles of the ECM and adipocytes in regulating adipose tissue metabolic phenotype. Human adipose tissue is decellularized to isolate ECM, which is subsequently repopulated with preadipocytes that are then differentiated within the ECM into mature adipocytes. This method creates ECM-adipocyte constructs that are metabolically active and retain characteristics of the tissues and patients from which they are derived. We have used this system to demonstrate disease-specific ECM-adipocyte crosstalk in human adipose tissue. This culture model provides a tool for dissecting the roles of the ECM and adipocytes in contributing to global adipose tissue metabolic phenotype and permits study of the role of the ECM in regulating adipose tissue homeostasis.

We describe a 3D human extracellular matrix-adipocyte in vitro culture system that permits dissection of the roles of the matrix and adipocytes in contributing to adipose tissue metabolic phenotype.

用于研究基质细胞代谢串扰的人类3D细胞外基质-脂肪培养模型

The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a central role in regulating tissue homeostasis, engaging in crosstalk with cells and regulating multiple aspects of ...

Protocols of 3D Bioprinting of Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel Based Bioinks

Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has become a popular biomaterial in the field of bioprinting. The derivation of this material is gelatin, which is hydrolyzed from mammal collagen. Thus, the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) sequences and target motifs of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) remain on the molecular chains, which help achieve cell attachment and degradation. Furthermore, formation properties of GelMA are versatile. The methacrylamide groups allow a material to become rapidly crosslinked under light irradiation in the presence of a photoinitiator. Therefore, it makes great sense to establish suitable methods for synthesizing three-dimensional (3D) structures with this promising material. However, its low viscosity restricts GelMA's printability. Presented here are methods to carry out 3D bioprinting of GelMA hydrogels, namely the fabrication of GelMA microspheres, GelMA fibers, GelMA complex structures, and GelMA-based microfluidic chips. The resulting structures and biocompatibility of the materials as well as the printing methods are discussed. It is believed that this protocol may serve as a bridge between previously applied biomaterials and GelMA as well as contribute to the establishment of GelMA-based 3D architectures for biomedical applications.

Presented here is a method for the 3D bioprinting of gelatin methacryloyl.

明胶美沙克里洛醇水凝胶生物油墨3D生物印刷方案

Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) has become a popular biomaterial in the field of bioprinting. The derivation of this material is gelatin, which is hydrolyzed ...

Using Multilayered Hydrogel Bioink in Three-Dimensional Bioprinting for Homogeneous Cell Distribution

During the extrusion-based three-dimensional bioprinting process, liquid-like bioinks with low viscosity can protect cells from membrane damage induced by shear stress and improve the survival of the encapsulated cells. However, rapid gravity-driven cell sedimentation in the reservoir could lead to an inhomogeneous cell distribution in bioprinted structures and therefore hinder the application of liquid-like bioinks. Here, we developed a novel multilayered modified strategy for liquid-like bioinks (e.g., gelatin methacryloyl with low viscosity) to prevent the sedimentation of encapsulated cells. Multiple liquid interfaces were manipulated in the multilayered bioink to provide interfacial retention. Consequently, the cell sedimentation action going across adjacent layers in the multilayered system was retarded in the bioink reservoir. It was found that the interfacial retention was much higher than the sedimental pull of cells, demonstrating a critical role of the interfacial retention in preventing cell sedimentation and promoting a more homogeneous dispersion of cells in the multilayered bioink.

Here, we developed a novel multilayered modified strategy for liquid-like bioinks (gelatin methacryloyl with low viscosity) to prevent the sedimentation of encapsulated cells.

在三维生物打印中使用多层水凝胶生物油墨，实现均匀细胞分布

During the extrusion-based three-dimensional bioprinting process, liquid-like bioinks with low viscosity can protect cells from membrane damage induced by ...