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Biomaterials | 2015

Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels.

Kan Yue; Grissel Trujillo-de Santiago; Mario Moisés Alvarez; Ali Tamayol; Nasim Annabi; Ali Khademhosseini

Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels have been widely used for various biomedical applications due to their suitable biological properties and tunable physical characteristics. GelMA hydrogels closely resemble some essential properties of native extracellular matrix (ECM) due to the presence of cell-attaching and matrix metalloproteinase responsive peptide motifs, which allow cells to proliferate and spread in GelMA-based scaffolds. GelMA is also versatile from a processing perspective. It crosslinks when exposed to light irradiation to form hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties. It can also be microfabricated using different methodologies including micromolding, photomasking, bioprinting, self-assembly, and microfluidic techniques to generate constructs with controlled architectures. Hybrid hydrogel systems can also be formed by mixing GelMA with nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide, and other polymers to form networks with desired combined properties and characteristics for specific biological applications. Recent research has demonstrated the proficiency of GelMA-based hydrogels in a wide range of tissue engineering applications including engineering of bone, cartilage, cardiac, and vascular tissues, among others. Other applications of GelMA hydrogels, besides tissue engineering, include fundamental cell research, cell signaling, drug and gene delivery, and bio-sensing.


Biotechnology Advances | 2013

Fiber-based tissue engineering: Progress, challenges, and opportunities

Ali Tamayol; Mohsen Akbari; Nasim Annabi; Arghya Paul; Ali Khademhosseini; David Juncker

Tissue engineering aims to improve the function of diseased or damaged organs by creating biological substitutes. To fabricate a functional tissue, the engineered construct should mimic the physiological environment including its structural, topographical, and mechanical properties. Moreover, the construct should facilitate nutrients and oxygen diffusion as well as removal of metabolic waste during tissue regeneration. In the last decade, fiber-based techniques such as weaving, knitting, braiding, as well as electrospinning, and direct writing have emerged as promising platforms for making 3D tissue constructs that can address the abovementioned challenges. Here, we critically review the techniques used to form cell-free and cell-laden fibers and to assemble them into scaffolds. We compare their mechanical properties, morphological features and biological activity. We discuss current challenges and future opportunities of fiber-based tissue engineering (FBTE) for use in research and clinical practice.


Biofabrication | 2016

A liver-on-a-chip platform with bioprinted hepatic spheroids.

Nupura S Bhise; Vijayan Manoharan; Solange Massa; Ali Tamayol; Masoumeh Ghaderi; Mario Miscuglio; Qi Lang; Yu Shrike Zhang; Su Ryon Shin; Giovanni Calzone; Nasim Annabi; Thomas Shupe; Colin E. Bishop; Anthony Atala; Mehmet R. Dokmeci; Ali Khademhosseini

The inadequacy of animal models in correctly predicting drug and biothreat agent toxicity in humans has resulted in a pressing need for in vitro models that can recreate the in vivo scenario. One of the most important organs in the assessment of drug toxicity is liver. Here, we report the development of a liver-on-a-chip platform for long-term culture of three-dimensional (3D) human HepG2/C3A spheroids for drug toxicity assessment. The bioreactor design allowed for in situ monitoring of the culture environment by enabling direct access to the hepatic construct during the experiment without compromising the platform operation. The engineered bioreactor could be interfaced with a bioprinter to fabricate 3D hepatic constructs of spheroids encapsulated within photocrosslinkable gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel. The engineered hepatic construct remained functional during the 30 days culture period as assessed by monitoring the secretion rates of albumin, alpha-1 antitrypsin, transferrin, and ceruloplasmin, as well as immunostaining for the hepatocyte markers, cytokeratin 18, MRP2 bile canalicular protein and tight junction protein ZO-1. Treatment with 15 mM acetaminophen induced a toxic response in the hepatic construct that was similar to published studies on animal and other in vitro models, thus providing a proof-of-concept demonstration of the utility of this liver-on-a-chip platform for toxicity assessment.


Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews | 2016

Graphene-based materials for tissue engineering ☆

Su Ryon Shin; Yi Chen Li; Hae Lin Jang; Parastoo Khoshakhlagh; Mohsen Akbari; Amir Nasajpour; Yu Shrike Zhang; Ali Tamayol; Ali Khademhosseini

Graphene and its chemical derivatives have been a pivotal new class of nanomaterials and a model system for quantum behavior. The materials excellent electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, surface area and thermal properties are of much interest to the scientific community. Two-dimensional graphene materials have been widely used in various biomedical research areas such as bioelectronics, imaging, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. In this review, we will highlight the recent applications of graphene-based materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In particular, we will discuss the application of graphene-based materials in cardiac, neural, bone, cartilage, skeletal muscle, and skin/adipose tissue engineering. We will also discuss the potential risk factors of graphene-based materials in tissue engineering. In conclusion, we will outline the opportunities in the usage of graphene-based materials for clinical applications.


Advanced Materials | 2016

Highly Elastic and Conductive Human‐Based Protein Hybrid Hydrogels

Nasim Annabi; Su Ryon Shin; Ali Tamayol; Mario Miscuglio; Mohsen Afshar Bakooshli; Alexander Assmann; Pooria Mostafalu; Jeong-Yun Sun; Suzanne M. Mithieux; Louis Cheung; Xiaowu Shirley Tang; Anthony S. Weiss; Ali Khademhosseini

A highly elastic hybrid hydrogel of methacryloyl-substituted recombinant human tropoelastin (MeTro) and graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles are developed. The synergistic effect of these two materials significantly enhances both ultimate strain (250%), reversible rotation (9700°), and the fracture energy (38.8 ± 0.8 J m(-2) ) in the hybrid network. Furthermore, improved electrical signal propagation and subsequent contraction of the muscles connected by hybrid hydrogels are observed in ex vivo tests.


Advanced Materials | 2014

Biodegradable Nanofibrous Polymeric Substrates for Generating Elastic and Flexible Electronics

Alireza Hassani Najafabadi; Ali Tamayol; Nasim Annabi; Manuel Ochoa; Pooria Mostafalu; Mohsen Akbari; Mehdi Nikkhah; Rahim Rahimi; Mehmet R. Dokmeci; Sameer Sonkusale; Babak Ziaie; Ali Khademhosseini

Biodegradable nanofibrous polymeric substrates are used to fabricate suturable, elastic, and flexible electronics and sensors. The fibrous microstructure of the substrate makes it permeable to gas and liquid and facilitates the patterning process. As a proof-of-principle, temperature and strain sensors are fabricated on this elastic substrate and tested in vitro. The proposed system can be implemented in the field of bioresorbable electronics and the emerging area of smart wound dressings.


Current opinion in chemical engineering | 2015

Microfluidics for advanced drug delivery systems

Reza Riahi; Ali Tamayol; Seyed Ali Mousavi Shaegh; Amir M. Ghaemmaghami; Mehmet R. Dokmeci; Ali Khademhosseini

Considerable efforts have been devoted towards developing effective drug delivery methods. Microfluidic systems, with their capability for precise handling and transport of small liquid quantities, have emerged as a promising platform for designing advanced drug delivery systems. Thus, microfluidic systems have been increasingly used for fabrication of drug carriers or direct drug delivery to a targeted tissue. In this review, the recent advances in these areas are critically reviewed and the shortcomings and opportunities are discussed. In addition, we highlight the efforts towards developing smart drug delivery platforms with integrated sensing and drug delivery components.


Advanced Materials | 2016

A Bioactive Carbon Nanotube-Based Ink for Printing 2D and 3D Flexible Electronics.

Su Ryon Shin; Raziyeh Farzad; Ali Tamayol; Vijayan Manoharan; Pooria Mostafalu; Yu Shrike Zhang; Mohsen Akbari; Sung Mi Jung; Duckjin Kim; Mattia Comotto; Nasim Annabi; Faten Al-Hazmi; Mehmet R. Dokmeci; Ali Khademhosseini

The development of electrically conductive carbon nanotube-based inks is reported. Using these inks, 2D and 3D structures are printed on various flexible substrates such as paper, hydrogels, and elastomers. The printed patterns have mechanical and electrical properties that make them beneficial for various biological applications.


Advanced Healthcare Materials | 2015

Hydrogel Templates for Rapid Manufacturing of Bioactive Fibers and 3D Constructs

Ali Tamayol; Alireza Hassani Najafabadi; Bahar Aliakbarian; Elmira Arab-Tehrany; Mohsen Akbari; Nasim Annabi; David Juncker; Ali Khademhosseini

Hydrogel templates are formed to entrap various pre-polymers prior to their crosslinking process. Upon the completion of the crosslinking process, an independent polymer network with the same fiber geometry is formed. The hydrogel template can be removed if necessary. As the proof-of-principle, fibers from various polymers are fabricated. The fabricated hybrid polymeric fibers are bioactive and can be bioprinted or assembled using textile processes. The approach can be used for creating complex 3D constructs for various applications.


Biomedical Microdevices | 2014

Microfluidic direct writer with integrated declogging mechanism for fabricating cell-laden hydrogel constructs

Setareh Ghorbanian; Mohammad A. Qasaimeh; Mohsen Akbari; Ali Tamayol; David Juncker

Cell distribution and nutrient supply in 3D cell-laden hydrogel scaffolds are critical and should mimic the in vivo cellular environment, but been difficult to control with conventional fabrication methods. Here, we present a microfluidic direct writer (MFDW) to construct 3D cell-laden hydrogel structures with openings permitting media exchange. The MFDW comprises a monolithic microfluidic head, which delivers coaxial streams of cell-laden sodium alginate and calcium chloride solutions to form hydrogel fibers. Fiber diameter is controlled by adjusting the ratio of the volumetric flow rates. The MFDW head is mounted on a motorized stage, which is automatically controlled and moves at a speed synchronized with the speed of fiber fabrication. Head geometry, flow rates, and viscosity of the writing solutions were optimized to prevent the occurrence of curling and bulging. For continuous use, a highly reliable process is needed, which was accomplished with the integration of a declogging conduit supplying a solvent to dissolve the clogging gel. The MFDW was used for layer-by-layer fabrication of simple 3D structures with encapsulated cells. Assembly of 3D structures with distinct fibers is demonstrated by alternatively delivering two different alginate gel solutions. The MFDW head can be built rapidly and easily, and will allow 3D constructs for tissue engineering to be fabricated with multiple hydrogels and cell types.

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Nasim Annabi

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Mehmet R. Dokmeci

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Pooria Mostafalu

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Su Ryon Shin

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Yu Shrike Zhang

Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Iman K. Yazdi

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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