| Autor: |
Navarro J; Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.; Center for Engineering Complex Tissue, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland., Clohessy RM; KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina., Holder RC; KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina., Gabard AR; KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina., Herendeen GJ; KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina., Christy RJ; U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Combat Trauma and Burn Injury Research, San Antonio, Texas., Burnett LR; KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina., Fisher JP; Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.; Center for Engineering Complex Tissue, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. |
| Abstrakt: |
Keratin is a natural material that can be derived from the cortex of human hair. Our group had previously presented a method for the printed, sequential production of three-dimensional (3D) keratin scaffolds. Using a riboflavin-sodium persulfate-hydroquinone (initiator-catalyst-inhibitor) photosensitive solution, we produced 3D keratin-based constructs through ultraviolet crosslinking in a lithography-based 3D printer. In this study, we have used this bioink to produce a keratin-based construct that is capable of delivering small molecules, providing an environment conducive to healing of dermal burn wounds in vivo , and maintaining stability in customized packaging. We characterized the effects of manufacturing steps, such as lyophilization and gamma irradiation sterilization on the properties of 3D printed keratin scaffolds prepared for in vivo testing. Keratin hydrogels are viable for the uptake and release of contracture-inhibiting Halofuginone, a collagen synthesis inhibitor that has been shown to decrease collagen synthesis in fibrosis cases. This small-molecule delivery provides a mechanism to reduce scarring of severe burn wounds in vitro . In vivo data show that the Halofuginone-laden printed keratin is noninferior to other similar approaches reported in literature. This is indicative that the use of 3D printed keratin is not inhibiting the healing processes, and the inclusion of Halofuginone induces a more organized dermal healing after a burn; in other words, this treatment is slower but improves healing. These studies are indicative of the potential of Halofuginone-laden keratin dressings in dermal wound healing. We aim to keep increasing the complexity of the 3D printed constructs toward the production of complex scaffolds for the treatment and topographical reconstruction of severe burn wounds to the face. |
