3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration

Degenerative spine pathologies, including intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, present a significant healthcare challenge due to their association with chronic pain and disability. This study explores an innovative approach to IVD regeneration utilizing 3D bioprinting technology, specifically vis...

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Main Authors: Maria D Astudillo Potes, Maryam Tilton, Indranath Mitra, Xifeng Liu, Babak Dashtdar, Emily T Camilleri, Benjamin D Elder, Lichun Lu
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Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ad878e
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Maryam Tilton
Indranath Mitra
Xifeng Liu
Babak Dashtdar
Emily T Camilleri
Benjamin D Elder
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description Degenerative spine pathologies, including intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, present a significant healthcare challenge due to their association with chronic pain and disability. This study explores an innovative approach to IVD regeneration utilizing 3D bioprinting technology, specifically visible light-based digital light processing, to fabricate tissue scaffolds that closely mimic the native architecture of the IVD. Utilizing a hybrid bioink composed of gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) and poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) at a 10% concentration, we achieved enhanced printing fidelity and mechanical properties suitable for load-bearing applications such as the IVD. Preconditioning rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell spheroids with chondrogenic media before incorporating them into the GelMA-PEGDA scaffold further promoted the regenerative capabilities of this system. Our findings demonstrate that this bioprinted scaffold not only supports cell viability and integration but also contributes to the restoration of disc height in a rat caudal disc model without inducing adverse inflammatory responses. The study underscores the potential of combining advanced bioprinting techniques and cell preconditioning strategies to develop effective treatments for IVD degeneration and other musculoskeletal disorders, highlighting the need for further research into the dynamic interplay between cellular migration and the hydrogel matrix.
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spelling doaj-art-1b6908b0e1ce4d349d449b4d0a3e99b22024-11-19T12:13:15ZengIOP PublishingInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing2631-79902024-01-017101550710.1088/2631-7990/ad878e3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restorationMaria D Astudillo Potes0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8236-0808Maryam Tilton1Indranath Mitra2Xifeng Liu3Babak Dashtdar4Emily T Camilleri5Benjamin D Elder6Lichun Lu7Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaWalker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin , Austin, TX, United States of AmericaDepartment of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDepartment of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDepartment of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDepartment of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDepartment of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of America; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic , Rochester, MN, United States of AmericaDegenerative spine pathologies, including intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, present a significant healthcare challenge due to their association with chronic pain and disability. This study explores an innovative approach to IVD regeneration utilizing 3D bioprinting technology, specifically visible light-based digital light processing, to fabricate tissue scaffolds that closely mimic the native architecture of the IVD. Utilizing a hybrid bioink composed of gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) and poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) at a 10% concentration, we achieved enhanced printing fidelity and mechanical properties suitable for load-bearing applications such as the IVD. Preconditioning rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell spheroids with chondrogenic media before incorporating them into the GelMA-PEGDA scaffold further promoted the regenerative capabilities of this system. Our findings demonstrate that this bioprinted scaffold not only supports cell viability and integration but also contributes to the restoration of disc height in a rat caudal disc model without inducing adverse inflammatory responses. The study underscores the potential of combining advanced bioprinting techniques and cell preconditioning strategies to develop effective treatments for IVD degeneration and other musculoskeletal disorders, highlighting the need for further research into the dynamic interplay between cellular migration and the hydrogel matrix.https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ad878eintervertebral disc regeneration3D bioprintinggelatin-based hydrogelsmesenchymal stem cell spheroidstissue engineering
spellingShingle Maria D Astudillo Potes
Maryam Tilton
Indranath Mitra
Xifeng Liu
Babak Dashtdar
Emily T Camilleri
Benjamin D Elder
Lichun Lu
3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
intervertebral disc regeneration
3D bioprinting
gelatin-based hydrogels
mesenchymal stem cell spheroids
tissue engineering
title 3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
title_full 3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
title_fullStr 3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
title_full_unstemmed 3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
title_short 3D bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate-poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
title_sort 3d bioprinted chondrogenic gelatin methacrylate poly ethylene glycol diacrylate composite scaffolds for intervertebral disc restoration
topic intervertebral disc regeneration
3D bioprinting
gelatin-based hydrogels
mesenchymal stem cell spheroids
tissue engineering
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ad878e
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