Patterned PCL/PGS Nanofibrous Hyaluronic Acid-Coated Scaffolds Promote Cellular Response and Modulate Gene Expression Profiles

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American University in Cairo

Author's Department

Energy Materials Laboratory

Second Author's Department

Biology Department

Third Author's Department

Energy Materials Laboratory

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https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.4c00196

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Shrouk M. Abdou, Ahmed Moustafa, Nageh K. Allam

Document Type

Research Article

Publication Title

ACS Applied Bio Materials

Publication Date

4-15-2024

doi

10.1021/acsabm.4c00196

Abstract

Chronic wounds impose a significant burden on individuals and healthcare systems, necessitating the development of advanced wound management strategies. Tissue engineering, with its ability to create scaffolds that mimic native tissue structures and promote cellular responses, offers a promising approach. Electrospinning, a widely used technique, can fabricate nanofibrous scaffolds for tissue regeneration. In this study, we developed patterned nanofibrous scaffolds using a blend of poly(ϵ-caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS), known for their biocompatibility and biodegradability. By employing a mesh collector, we achieved a unique fiber orientation pattern that emulated the natural tissue architecture. The average fiber diameter of PGS/PCL collected on aluminum foil and on mesh was found to be 665.2 ± 4 and 404.8 ± 16 nm, respectively. To enhance the scaffolds’ bioactivity and surface properties, it was coated with hyaluronic acid (HA), a key component of the extracellular matrix known for its wound-healing properties. The HA coating improved the scaffold hydrophilicity and surface wettability, facilitating cell attachment, spreading, and migration. Furthermore, the HA-coated scaffold exhibited enhanced biocompatibility, promoting cell viability and proliferation. High-throughput RNA sequencing was performed to analyze the influence of the fabricated scaffold on the gene expression levels of endothelial cells. The top-upregulated biological processes and pathways include cell cycle regulation and cell proliferation. The results revealed significant alterations in gene expression profiles, indicating the scaffold’s ability to modulate cellular functions and promote wound healing processes. The developed scaffold holds great promise for advanced wound management and tissue regeneration applications. By harnessing the advantages of aligned nanofibers, biocompatible polymers, and HA coating, this scaffold represents a potential solution for improving wound healing outcomes and improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic wounds.

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