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  • Cell Biology

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  • Natural healing relies on complex extracellular matrix (ECM) processes.
  • Current tissue engineering methods struggle to replicate native cell environments.
  • A need exists for injectable biomaterials that can template hierarchical and anisotropic structures in situ.

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  • To introduce an artificial extracellular matrix (aECM) capable of templating hierarchical and anisotropic structures.
  • To enable minimally-invasive application via injection.
  • To investigate the influence of the aECM on cell behavior and tissue regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Development of magnetically responsive, rod-shaped microgels.
  • Local alignment and fixation of microgels within a biocompatible hydrogel to create Anisogel.
  • Incorporation of cell-adhesive GRGDS peptide onto microgels.
  • Culturing fibroblasts and primary nerve cells within fibrin-based and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based Anisogels.

Main Results:

  • GRGDS-modified microgels in fibrin-based Anisogel enhanced fibroblast alignment and reduced fibronectin production.
  • Increased YAP translocation to the nucleus indicated cellular sensing of anisotropic mechanical properties.
  • GRGDS-modified microgels within PEG-based Anisogel supported fibroblast proliferation and fibronectin production.
  • Primary nerve growth was not significantly affected by the biomodified microgels.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Anisogel provides a tunable, injectable platform for creating advanced artificial extracellular matrices.
  • This approach facilitates control over cell alignment, proliferation, and matrix remodeling.
  • The Anisogel shows promise for applications in complex tissue regeneration, particularly for connective tissues.