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Electrospinning Growth Factor Releasing Microspheres into Fibrous Scaffolds

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DNA Nanostructures for Modular Growth Factor Delivery and Peripheral Nerve Repair.

Youngjin Choi¹, Su Jeong Park², Bo Kyung Cho^1,3

¹Medicinal Materials Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.

|October 2, 2025

Summary

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Square block DNA nanostructures (SQBs) offer a novel platform for delivering growth factors, enhancing nerve regeneration and functional recovery after injury. This technology shows promise for neuroregenerative therapies and tissue repair.

Keywords:

DNA nanostructures dual-ligand codelivery growth-factor-mimicking peptide modular platform peripheral nerve repair

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Neuroscience
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Peripheral nerve injuries lead to significant functional loss due to poor regeneration.
Controlled delivery of neurotrophic factors like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is crucial but challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate square block DNA nanostructures (SQBs) for spatially controlled presentation of growth factor-mimicking peptides.
To assess the efficacy of BDNF-mimicking peptide-functionalized SQBs in promoting neuronal differentiation and nerve regeneration.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of modular SQBs for precise peptide arrangement.
In vitro assessment of neuronal differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells.
In vivo evaluation in a rat sciatic nerve injury model.
Histological and functional recovery analyses.

Main Results:

SQBs successfully presented BDNF-mimicking peptides at controlled intervals, enhancing neuronal differentiation.
Functionalized SQBs improved functional recovery, reduced muscle atrophy, and promoted remyelination in sciatic nerve injury models.
Histological analysis showed increased myelin thickness and improved axonal integrity.

Conclusions:

SQBs serve as a versatile platform for programmable, spatially precise delivery of biomolecules.
This technology holds significant potential for advancing neuroregenerative therapies and tissue repair strategies.