Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery

Nerve guidance conduits with hollow lumen fail to regenerate critical-sized peripheral nerve defects (15 mm in rats and 25 mm in humans), which can be improved by a beneficial intraluminal microenvironment. However, individual cues provided by intraluminal filling materials are inadequate to elimina...

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Autores principales: Shuhui Yang, Jinjin Zhu, Changfeng Lu, Yi Chai, Zheng Cao, Jiaju Lu, Zhe Zhang, He Zhao, Yin-Yuan Huang, Shenglian Yao, Xiangdong Kong, Peixun Zhang, Xiumei Wang
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:5b439d14ba49482b8bbc8fe94f12c5292021-11-04T04:34:49ZAligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery2452-199X10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.056https://doaj.org/article/5b439d14ba49482b8bbc8fe94f12c5292022-02-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X21002772https://doaj.org/toc/2452-199XNerve guidance conduits with hollow lumen fail to regenerate critical-sized peripheral nerve defects (15 mm in rats and 25 mm in humans), which can be improved by a beneficial intraluminal microenvironment. However, individual cues provided by intraluminal filling materials are inadequate to eliminate the functional gap between regenerated nerves and normal nerves. Herein, an aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide (AFG/fSAP) interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel that exerting synergistic topographical and biochemical cues for peripheral nerve regeneration is constructed via electrospinning and molecular self-assembly. The hydrogel possesses an aligned structure, high water content, appropriate mechanical properties and suitable biodegradation capabilities for nerve repair, which enhances the alignment and neurotrophin secretion of primary Schwann cells (SCs) in vitro, and successfully bridges a 15-mm sciatic nerve gap in rats in vivo. The rats transplanted with the AFG/fSAP hydrogel exhibit satisfactory morphological and functional recovery in myelinated nerve fibers and innervated muscles. The motor function recovery facilitated by the AFG/fSAP hydrogel is comparable with that of autografts. Moreover, the AFG/fSAP hydrogel upregulates the regeneration-associated gene expression and activates the PI3K/Akt and MAPK signaling pathways in the regenerated nerve. Altogether, the AFG/fSAP hydrogel represents a promising approach for peripheral nerve repair through an integration of structural guidance and biochemical stimulation.Shuhui YangJinjin ZhuChangfeng LuYi ChaiZheng CaoJiaju LuZhe ZhangHe ZhaoYin-Yuan HuangShenglian YaoXiangdong KongPeixun ZhangXiumei WangKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.articlePeripheral nerve regenerationAlignmentNanofibersFibrinSelf-assembling peptidesMaterials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materialsTA401-492Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENBioactive Materials, Vol 8, Iss , Pp 529-544 (2022)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Peripheral nerve regeneration
Alignment
Nanofibers
Fibrin
Self-assembling peptides
Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
TA401-492
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
spellingShingle Peripheral nerve regeneration
Alignment
Nanofibers
Fibrin
Self-assembling peptides
Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
TA401-492
Biology (General)
QH301-705.5
Shuhui Yang
Jinjin Zhu
Changfeng Lu
Yi Chai
Zheng Cao
Jiaju Lu
Zhe Zhang
He Zhao
Yin-Yuan Huang
Shenglian Yao
Xiangdong Kong
Peixun Zhang
Xiumei Wang
Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
description Nerve guidance conduits with hollow lumen fail to regenerate critical-sized peripheral nerve defects (15 mm in rats and 25 mm in humans), which can be improved by a beneficial intraluminal microenvironment. However, individual cues provided by intraluminal filling materials are inadequate to eliminate the functional gap between regenerated nerves and normal nerves. Herein, an aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide (AFG/fSAP) interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel that exerting synergistic topographical and biochemical cues for peripheral nerve regeneration is constructed via electrospinning and molecular self-assembly. The hydrogel possesses an aligned structure, high water content, appropriate mechanical properties and suitable biodegradation capabilities for nerve repair, which enhances the alignment and neurotrophin secretion of primary Schwann cells (SCs) in vitro, and successfully bridges a 15-mm sciatic nerve gap in rats in vivo. The rats transplanted with the AFG/fSAP hydrogel exhibit satisfactory morphological and functional recovery in myelinated nerve fibers and innervated muscles. The motor function recovery facilitated by the AFG/fSAP hydrogel is comparable with that of autografts. Moreover, the AFG/fSAP hydrogel upregulates the regeneration-associated gene expression and activates the PI3K/Akt and MAPK signaling pathways in the regenerated nerve. Altogether, the AFG/fSAP hydrogel represents a promising approach for peripheral nerve repair through an integration of structural guidance and biochemical stimulation.
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author Shuhui Yang
Jinjin Zhu
Changfeng Lu
Yi Chai
Zheng Cao
Jiaju Lu
Zhe Zhang
He Zhao
Yin-Yuan Huang
Shenglian Yao
Xiangdong Kong
Peixun Zhang
Xiumei Wang
author_facet Shuhui Yang
Jinjin Zhu
Changfeng Lu
Yi Chai
Zheng Cao
Jiaju Lu
Zhe Zhang
He Zhao
Yin-Yuan Huang
Shenglian Yao
Xiangdong Kong
Peixun Zhang
Xiumei Wang
author_sort Shuhui Yang
title Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
title_short Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
title_full Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
title_fullStr Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
title_full_unstemmed Aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
title_sort aligned fibrin/functionalized self-assembling peptide interpenetrating nanofiber hydrogel presenting multi-cues promotes peripheral nerve functional recovery
publisher KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
publishDate 2022
url https://doaj.org/article/5b439d14ba49482b8bbc8fe94f12c529
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