Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 12, 2026

Microfluidic Fabrication of Core-Shell Microcapsules carrying Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Spheroids
Published on: October 13, 2021
Blastocyst Structure-Inspired Core-Shell Stem Cell Microspheres with Hyperoside Delivery for Endometrial Regeneration
Shun Lu1,2, Huaqian Xue3, Fubin Zhang1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315020, China.
Abstract:
Endometrial injury and subsequent intrauterine adhesions (IUA) challenge reproductive health. Inspired by the blastocyst structure, we developed a core-shell microsphere (HBM) for endometrial regeneration via the dual delivery of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and hyperoside (HYP). Fabricated by microfluidic electrospray, HBM feature a sodium alginate (ALG) shell embedded with Fe3O4@MgSiO3 magnetic nanoparticle for targeted delivery and a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) core encapsulating BMSCs. This design enables spatiotemporal release: shell-HYP modulates early inflammation by polarizing macrophages toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, whereas BMSCs in the core promote angiogenesis and tissue repair through paracrine signaling. In vitro, HBMs enhanced human umbilical vein endothelial cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and inflammation inhibition. In a rat IUA model, HBM significantly restored endometrial thickness, increases gland numbers, and reduces collagen deposition. While also regulating inflammatory microenvironment and enhancing endometrial receptivity. Transcriptomic profiling reveals the activation of immune-modulatory and tissue repair pathways in HBM. This synergistic strategy, combining immunomodulation, stem cell therapy, and magnetic targeting, offers a promising approach for efficient endometrial regeneration and IUA prevention, addressing critical gaps in current clinical.
Related Concept Videos
Tissue Renewal without Stem Cells
However, failure of such a system...
Stem Cell Therapy for Tissue Regeneration
Types of Stem Cells used in Stem Cell Therapy
The two main cell...
Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Renewal of Intestinal Stem Cells
Zygotic Development And Stem Cell Formation
Embryonic Stem Cells

