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Microfluidic Encapsulation of Genetically Engineered Bone-marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Bone Defect

Wanchuan Ding¹, Zhiqiang Luo¹, Junyi Che¹

¹Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.

Advanced Healthcare Materials

|March 16, 2026

Summary

Genetically engineered mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) encapsulated in microcarriers promote bone healing. This engineered cell delivery system shows promise for treating bone defects.

Keywords:

RUNX2 plasmid bone defect encapsulation hydrogel microfluidics stem cell

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Cell Biology

Background:

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for bone healing.
Enhancing MSC viability and differentiation is key for effective bone regeneration therapies.
Current methods require improvement for clinical bone defect repair.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel platform for bone regeneration using genetically engineered MSCs.
To evaluate the efficacy of engineered MSCs within hydrogel microcarriers for bone defect healing.

Main Methods:

Bone MSCs (BMSCs) were transfected with RUNX2 plasmid nanoparticles (BMSCs^pRUNX2).
Engineered BMSCs were encapsulated into gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel microcarriers (BRGMs) using microfluidics.
BRGMs were implanted into rat calvarial defects to assess bone regeneration in vivo.

Main Results:

Microfluidic generation resulted in uniform BRGMs with good injectability.
BRGMs maintained high cell viability and enhanced osteogenic capacity of BMSCs^pRUNX2.
In vitro studies confirmed enhanced osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs^pRUNX2.
Significant bone regeneration was observed in rat calvarial defects after 8 weeks.

Conclusions:

Microfluidic encapsulation of genetically engineered BMSCs provides a promising platform for bone defect healing.
The BRGM system supports cell viability and osteogenic differentiation, leading to effective in situ bone regeneration.
This approach offers a potential solution for clinical applications in bone regeneration.