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Nat Med ; 25(10): 1566-1575, 2019 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31591594

ABSTRACT

The ability to expand hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) ex vivo is critical to fully realize the potential of HSPC-based therapies. In particular, the application of clinically effective therapies, such as cord blood transplantation, has been impeded because of limited HSPC availability. Here, using 3D culture of human HSPCs in a degradable zwitterionic hydrogel, we achieved substantial expansion of phenotypically primitive CD34+ cord blood and bone-marrow-derived HSPCs. This culture system led to a 73-fold increase in long-term hematopoietic stem cell (LT-HSC) frequency, as demonstrated by limiting dilution assays, and the expanded HSPCs were capable of hematopoietic reconstitution for at least 24 weeks in immunocompromised mice. Both the zwitterionic characteristics of the hydrogel and the 3D format were important for HSPC self-renewal. Mechanistically, the impact of 3D zwitterionic hydrogel culture on mitigating HSPC differentiation and promoting self-renewal might result from an inhibition of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production via suppression of O2-related metabolism. HSPC expansion using zwitterionic hydrogels has the potential to facilitate the clinical application of hematopoietic-stem-cell therapies.


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Cell Differentiation/drug effects , Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy , Hematopoietic Stem Cells/cytology , Hydrogels/pharmacology , Animals , Antigens, CD34/metabolism , Bone Marrow Cells/cytology , Bone Marrow Cells/metabolism , Cell Culture Techniques , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Coculture Techniques , Fetal Blood/cytology , Fetal Blood/metabolism , Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation , Hematopoietic Stem Cells/metabolism , Humans , Mice , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism
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Langmuir ; 35(5): 1864-1871, 2019 02 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30119608

ABSTRACT

We report the synthesis of a zwitterionic carboxybetaine disulfide cross-linker (CBX-SS) and biodegradable poly(carboxybetaine) (PCB) hydrogels and nanocages (NCs) made using this cross-linker. The structure of CBX-SS combines zwitterionic carboxybetaine to confer nonfouling properties and a disulfide linkage to facilitate degradation. The physical, mechanical, and fouling characteristics of PCB hydrogels cross-linked with CBX-SS were investigated. Then, the degradation characteristics of CBX-SS-cross-linked hydrogels were evaluated through their weight loss and release of an encapsulated protein in a reducing environment. Furthermore, CBX-SS was applied to prepare degradable PCB NCs. Results show that encapsulating the highly immunogenic enzyme uricase in degradable PCB NCs eliminates or prevents an in vivo immune response to both the protein and polymer.

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Langmuir ; 35(5): 1544-1551, 2019 02 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30265550

ABSTRACT

Here, we report a simple yet effective surface-modification approach to imparting hydrophobic surfaces with superhydrophilicity using ultralow fouling/functionalizable carboxybetaine (CB) copolymers via a dip-coating technique. A new series of CB random copolymers with varying amphiphilicities were synthesized and coated on hydrophobic polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) surfaces. The nonfouling capability of each coating was screened by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and further comprehensively assessed against 100% human serum by a Micro BCA protein assay kit. The random copolymer containing ∼30 mol % CB units showed superhydrophilicity with the highest air contact angle of more than 165° in DI water and the best nonfouling capability against 100% human blood serum. Surfaces of a 96-well plate coated with the optimal CB random copolymer had a significantly better nonfouling capability than those of a commercial 96-well plate with an ultralow attachment surface. The adhesion of mouse embryonic fibroblast cells (NIH3T3) was completely inhibited on surfaces coated with CB random copolymers. Furthermore, the optimal nonfouling CB copolymer surface was functionalized with an antigen via covalent bonding where its specific interactions with its antibody were verified. Thus, this CB random copolymer is capable of imparting both ultralow fouling and functionalizable capabilities to hydrophobic surfaces for blood-contacting devices.


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Acrylic Resins/chemistry , Biofouling/prevention & control , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/chemistry , Acrylic Resins/chemical synthesis , Acrylic Resins/metabolism , Adsorption , Animals , Blood Proteins/metabolism , Humans , Mice , NIH 3T3 Cells , Polypropylenes/chemistry , Polystyrenes/chemistry , Protein Binding , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/chemical synthesis , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/metabolism
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Adv Mater ; 30(39): e1803087, 2018 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30066374

ABSTRACT

Injectable and malleable hydrogels that combine excellent biocompatibility, physiological stability, and ease of use are highly desirable for biomedical applications. Here, a simple and scalable strategy is reported to make injectable and malleable zwitterionic polycarboxybetaine hydrogels, which are superhydrophilic, nonimmunogenic, and completely devoid of nonspecific interactions. When zwitterionic microgels are reconstructed, the combination of covalent crosslinking inside each microgel and supramolecular interactions between them gives the resulting zwitterionic injectable pellet (ZIP) constructs supportive moduli and tunable viscoelasticity. ZIP constructs can be lyophilized to a sterile powder that fully recovers its strength and elasticity upon rehydration, simplifying storage and formulation. The lyophilized powder can be reconstituted with any aqueous suspension of cells or therapeutics, and rapidly and spontaneously self-heals into a homogeneous composite construct. This versatile and highly biocompatible platform material shows great promise for many applications, including as an injectable cell culture scaffold that promotes multipotent stem cell expansion and provides oxidative stress protection.


Subject(s)
Hydrogels/chemistry , Elasticity , Viscosity , Wound Healing
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