The therapeutic capabilities of autologous stem cells can be fully exploited if their survival after implantation is improved. For the first time, we compared three hydrogels, with different chemical structure, morphology, and viscoelastic properties, where the same differentiation factors were immobilized and spheroids from adipose stem cells (SASCs) were incorporated. The aim is to understand if hydrogel characteristics could influence the viability of the embedded stem cells. Specifically, hydrogels of partially degalactosylated xyloglucan (dXG), sodium alginate (Alg) and k-carrageenan (kC) were produced. The structure of the networks was probed by swelling/erosion measurements, rheological and morphological analysis. Cell viability was measured after 7 and 21 days. When SASCs were incubated under stemness conditions, dXG and kC hydrogels provide the optimal environment for cell viability. When incubated in the chondrogenic or osteogenic medium, a clear correlation was found between the storage and loss moduli and cell viability. Hydrogels with the lowest shear stiffness promote stem-cell differentiation and proliferation. The systems, particularly dXG, seem more similar to natural ECM and able to recreate niches, that colonized with stem cells could represent a real support in regenerative therapies. The injectability of formulations was evaluated to determine if they could be used for minimally invasive regenerative medicine interventions.

Muscolino, E., Di Stefano, A.B., Toia, F., Giacomazza, D., Moschella, F., Cordova, A., et al. (2024). Xyloglucan, alginate and k-carrageenan hydrogels on spheroids of adipose stem cells survival; preparation, mechanical characterization, morphological analysis and injectability. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS, 8 [10.1016/j.carpta.2024.100566].

Xyloglucan, alginate and k-carrageenan hydrogels on spheroids of adipose stem cells survival; preparation, mechanical characterization, morphological analysis and injectability

Muscolino, Emanuela;Di Stefano, Anna Barbara
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Toia, Francesca;Moschella, Francesco;Cordova, Adriana;Dispenza, Clelia
2024-12-01

Abstract

The therapeutic capabilities of autologous stem cells can be fully exploited if their survival after implantation is improved. For the first time, we compared three hydrogels, with different chemical structure, morphology, and viscoelastic properties, where the same differentiation factors were immobilized and spheroids from adipose stem cells (SASCs) were incorporated. The aim is to understand if hydrogel characteristics could influence the viability of the embedded stem cells. Specifically, hydrogels of partially degalactosylated xyloglucan (dXG), sodium alginate (Alg) and k-carrageenan (kC) were produced. The structure of the networks was probed by swelling/erosion measurements, rheological and morphological analysis. Cell viability was measured after 7 and 21 days. When SASCs were incubated under stemness conditions, dXG and kC hydrogels provide the optimal environment for cell viability. When incubated in the chondrogenic or osteogenic medium, a clear correlation was found between the storage and loss moduli and cell viability. Hydrogels with the lowest shear stiffness promote stem-cell differentiation and proliferation. The systems, particularly dXG, seem more similar to natural ECM and able to recreate niches, that colonized with stem cells could represent a real support in regenerative therapies. The injectability of formulations was evaluated to determine if they could be used for minimally invasive regenerative medicine interventions.
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Muscolino, E., Di Stefano, A.B., Toia, F., Giacomazza, D., Moschella, F., Cordova, A., et al. (2024). Xyloglucan, alginate and k-carrageenan hydrogels on spheroids of adipose stem cells survival; preparation, mechanical characterization, morphological analysis and injectability. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS, 8 [10.1016/j.carpta.2024.100566].
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