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  1. Book ; Thesis: Supramolecular coordination polymers in water

    Vermonden, Tina

    rings, chains and networks

    2005  

    Author's details Tina Vermonden
    Language English
    Size 128 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Wageningen, Univ., Diss., 2005
    Note Zsfassung in niederländ. Sprache
    HBZ-ID HT014537757
    ISBN 90-8504-148-1 ; 978-90-8504-148-1
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Article ; Online: Injectable hydrogels for sustained delivery of extracellular vesicles in cartilage regeneration.

    van de Looij, Sanne M / de Jong, Olivier G / Vermonden, Tina / Lorenowicz, Magdalena J

    Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society

    2023  Volume 355, Page(s) 685–708

    Abstract: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a population of small vesicles secreted by essentially all cell types, containing a wide variety of biological macromolecules. Due to their intrinsic capabilities for efficient intercellular communication, they are ... ...

    Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a population of small vesicles secreted by essentially all cell types, containing a wide variety of biological macromolecules. Due to their intrinsic capabilities for efficient intercellular communication, they are involved in various aspects of cellular functioning. In the past decade, EVs derived from stem cells attracted interest in the field of regenerative medicine. Owing to their regenerative properties, they have great potential for use in tissue repair, in particular for tissues with limited regenerative capabilities such as cartilage. The maintenance of articular cartilage is dependent on a precarious balance of many different components that can be disrupted by the onset of prevalent rheumatic diseases. However, while cartilage is a tissue with strong mechanical properties that can withstand movement and heavy loads for years, it is virtually incapable of repairing itself after damage has occurred. Stem cell-derived EVs (SC-EVs) transport regenerative components such as proteins and nucleic acids from their parental cells to recipient cells, thereby promoting cartilage healing. Many possible pathways through which SC-EVs execute their regenerative function have been reported, but likely there are still numerous other pathways that are still unknown. This review discusses various preclinical studies investigating intra-articular injections of free SC-EVs, which, while often promoting chondrogenesis and cartilage repair in vivo, showed a recurring limitation of the need for multiple administrations to achieve sufficient tissue regeneration. Potentially, this drawback can be overcome by making use of an EV delivery platform that is capable of sustainably releasing EVs over time. With their remarkable versatility and favourable chemical, biological and mechanical properties, hydrogels can facilitate this release profile by encapsulating EVs in their porous structure. Ideally, the optimal delivery platform can be formed in-situ, by means of an injectable hydrogel that can be administered directly into the affected joint. Relevant research fulfilling these criteria is discussed in detail, including the steps that still need to be taken before injectable hydrogels for sustained delivery of EVs can be applied in the context of cartilage regeneration in the clinic.
    MeSH term(s) Hydrogels/chemistry ; Cartilage, Articular ; Stem Cells ; Cell Communication ; Extracellular Vesicles/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Hydrogels
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 632533-6
    ISSN 1873-4995 ; 0168-3659
    ISSN (online) 1873-4995
    ISSN 0168-3659
    DOI 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.01.060
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  3. Article ; Online: Injectable hydrogels for sustained delivery of extracellular vesicles in cartilage regeneration

    van de Looij, Sanne M. / de Jong, Olivier G. / Vermonden, Tina / Lorenowicz, Magdalena J.

    Journal of Controlled Release.

    2023  

    Abstract: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a population of small vesicles secreted by essentially all cell types, containing a wide variety of biological macromolecules. Due to their intrinsic capabilities for efficient intercellular communication, they are ... ...

    Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a population of small vesicles secreted by essentially all cell types, containing a wide variety of biological macromolecules. Due to their intrinsic capabilities for efficient intercellular communication, they are involved in various aspects of cellular functioning. In the past decade, EVs derived from stem cells attracted interest in the field of regenerative medicine. Owing to their regenerative properties, they have great potential for use in tissue repair, in particular for tissues with limited regenerative capabilities such as cartilage. The maintenance of articular cartilage is dependent on a precarious balance of many different components that can be disrupted by the onset of prevalent rheumatic diseases. However, while cartilage is a tissue with strong mechanical properties that can withstand movement and heavy loads for years, it is virtually incapable of repairing itself after damage has occurred. Stem cell-derived EVs (SC-EVs) transport regenerative components such as proteins and nucleic acids from their parental cells to recipient cells, thereby promoting cartilage healing. Many possible pathways through which SC-EVs execute their regenerative function have been reported, but likely there are still numerous other pathways that are still unknown. This review discusses various preclinical studies investigating intra-articular injections of free SC-EVs, which, while often promoting chondrogenesis and cartilage repair in vivo, showed a recurring limitation of the need for multiple administrations to achieve sufficient tissue regeneration. Potentially, this drawback can be overcome by making use of an EV delivery platform that is capable of sustainably releasing EVs over time. With their remarkable versatility and favourable chemical, biological and mechanical properties, hydrogels can facilitate this release profile by encapsulating EVs in their porous structure. Ideally, the optimal delivery platform can be formed in-situ, by means of an injectable hydrogel that can be administered directly into the affected joint. Relevant research fulfilling these criteria is discussed in detail, including the steps that still need to be taken before injectable hydrogels for sustained delivery of EVs can be applied in the context of cartilage regeneration in the clinic.
    Keywords cartilage ; cell communication ; chondrogenesis ; hydrogels ; medicine ; tissue repair ; Extracellular vesicles ; Osteoarthritis, Hydrogels ; Sustained delivery ; Regeneration ; Abbreviation ; 2D ; 3D ; AD ; AdMSC ; AFSC ; BMSC ; cc-siRNA ; CD ; cGMP ; circRNA ; COS ; CRISPR ; CRY2 ; CPC ; CS ; DAF ; DIM ; dKO ; ECM ; EDC/NHS ; EGCG ; ESC ; EV ; FGF ; GelMa ; HA ; HE staining ; HRP ; HUVEC ; ICRS ; IA ; IGF ; IL-6 ; iPSC ; ISEV ; ITG ; IV ; lnc-malat-1 ; lncRNA ; miRNA ; MMP ; mRNA ; MSC ; OA ; OARSI score ; PBS ; PCNA ; PDGF ; PEG ; PLEL ; PRP ; PTEC ; RA ; RNAi ; RSF ; SC-EV ; SEC ; sgRNA ; siRNA ; SMD ; SMSC ; TFF ; TGF ; UCSC ; UPy ; UTR
    Language English
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version
    ZDB-ID 632533-6
    ISSN 1873-4995 ; 0168-3659
    ISSN (online) 1873-4995
    ISSN 0168-3659
    DOI 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.01.060
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  4. Article ; Online: Local changes in microtubule network mobility instruct neuronal polarization and axon specification.

    Burute, Mithila / Jansen, Klara I / Mihajlovic, Marko / Vermonden, Tina / Kapitein, Lukas C

    Science advances

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 44, Page(s) eabo2343

    Abstract: The polarization of neurons into axons and dendrites depends on extracellular cues, intracellular signaling, cytoskeletal rearrangements, and polarized transport, but the interplay between these processes during polarization remains unresolved. Here, we ... ...

    Abstract The polarization of neurons into axons and dendrites depends on extracellular cues, intracellular signaling, cytoskeletal rearrangements, and polarized transport, but the interplay between these processes during polarization remains unresolved. Here, we show that axon specification is determined by differences in microtubule network mobility between neurites, regulated by Rho guanosine triphosphatases (GTPases) and extracellular cues. In developing neurons, retrograde microtubule flow prevents the entry of the axon-selective motor protein Kinesin-1 into most neurites. Using inducible assays to control microtubule network flow, we demonstrate that local inhibition of microtubule mobility is sufficient to guide Kinesin-1 into a specific neurite, whereas long-term global inhibition induces the formation of multiple axons. We furthermore show that extracellular mechanical cues and intracellular Rho GTPase signaling control the local differences in microtubule network flow. These results reveal a novel cytoskeletal mechanism for neuronal polarization.
    MeSH term(s) Kinesins ; Hippocampus/metabolism ; Cell Polarity/physiology ; Cells, Cultured ; Axons/metabolism ; Neurons/physiology ; Microtubules/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Kinesins (EC 3.6.4.4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2810933-8
    ISSN 2375-2548 ; 2375-2548
    ISSN (online) 2375-2548
    ISSN 2375-2548
    DOI 10.1126/sciadv.abo2343
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  5. Article ; Online: Creating a Functional Biomimetic Cartilage Implant Using Hydrogels Based on Methacrylated Chondroitin Sulfate and Hyaluronic Acid.

    Schuiringa, Gerke H / Mihajlovic, Marko / van Donkelaar, Corrinus C / Vermonden, Tina / Ito, Keita

    Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 7

    Abstract: The load-bearing function of articular cartilage tissue contrasts with the poor load-bearing capacity of most soft hydrogels used for its regeneration. The present study explores whether a hydrogel based on the methacrylated natural polymers chondroitin ... ...

    Abstract The load-bearing function of articular cartilage tissue contrasts with the poor load-bearing capacity of most soft hydrogels used for its regeneration. The present study explores whether a hydrogel based on the methacrylated natural polymers chondroitin sulfate (CSMA) and hyaluronic acid (HAMA), injected into warp-knitted spacer fabrics, could be used to create a biomimetic construct with cartilage-like mechanical properties. The swelling ratio of the combined CSMA/HAMA hydrogels in the first 20 days was higher for hydrogels with a higher CSMA concentration, and these hydrogels also degraded quicker, whereas those with a 1.33 wt% of HAMA were stable for more than 120 days. When confined by a polyamide 6 (PA6) spacer fabric, the volumetric swelling of the combined CSMA/HAMA gels (10 wt%, 6.5 × CSMA:HAMA ratio) was reduced by ~53%. Both the apparent peak and the equilibrium modulus significantly increased in the PA6-restricted constructs compared to the free-swelling hydrogels after 28 days of swelling, and no significant differences in the moduli and time constant compared to native bovine cartilage were observed. Moreover, the cell viability in the CSMA/HAMA PA6 constructs was comparable to that in gelatin-methacrylamide (GelMA) PA6 constructs at one day after polymerization. These results suggest that using a HydroSpacer construct with an extracellular matrix (ECM)-like biopolymer-based hydrogel is a promising approach for mimicking the load-bearing properties of native cartilage.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2813982-3
    ISSN 2310-2861 ; 2310-2861
    ISSN (online) 2310-2861
    ISSN 2310-2861
    DOI 10.3390/gels8070457
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  6. Article ; Online: Self-Healing Thermosensitive Hydrogel for Sustained Release of Dexamethasone for Ocular Therapy.

    Annala, Ada / Ilochonwu, Blessing C / Wilbie, Danny / Sadeghi, Amir / Hennink, Wim E / Vermonden, Tina

    ACS polymers Au

    2022  Volume 3, Issue 1, Page(s) 118–131

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to develop an injectable hydrogel delivery system for sustained ocular delivery of dexamethasone. To this end, a self-healing hydrogel consisting of a thermosensitive ABA triblock copolymer was designed. The drug was covalently ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to develop an injectable hydrogel delivery system for sustained ocular delivery of dexamethasone. To this end, a self-healing hydrogel consisting of a thermosensitive ABA triblock copolymer was designed. The drug was covalently linked to the polymer by copolymerization of methacrylated dexamethasone with
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2694-2453
    ISSN (online) 2694-2453
    DOI 10.1021/acspolymersau.2c00038
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  7. Article: Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels: The Dynamic Smart Biomaterials of Tomorrow.

    Neumann, Myriam / di Marco, Greta / Iudin, Dmitrii / Viola, Martina / van Nostrum, Cornelus F / van Ravensteijn, Bas G P / Vermonden, Tina

    Macromolecules

    2023  Volume 56, Issue 21, Page(s) 8377–8392

    Abstract: In the past decade, stimuli-responsive hydrogels are increasingly studied as biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purposes. Smart hydrogels can not only replicate the physicochemical properties of the extracellular matrix but ... ...

    Abstract In the past decade, stimuli-responsive hydrogels are increasingly studied as biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purposes. Smart hydrogels can not only replicate the physicochemical properties of the extracellular matrix but also mimic dynamic processes that are crucial for the regulation of cell behavior. Dynamic changes can be influenced by the hydrogel itself (isotropic vs anisotropic) or guided by applying localized triggers. The resulting swelling-shrinking, shape-morphing, as well as patterns have been shown to influence cell function in a spatiotemporally controlled manner. Furthermore, the use of stimuli-responsive hydrogels as bioinks in 4D bioprinting is very promising as they allow the biofabrication of complex microstructures. This perspective discusses recent cutting-edge advances as well as current challenges in the field of smart biomaterials for tissue engineering. Additionally, emerging trends and potential future directions are addressed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 3436-8
    ISSN 0024-9297
    ISSN 0024-9297
    DOI 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00967
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  8. Article ; Online: Specific N-terminal attachment of TMTHSI linkers to native peptides and proteins for strain-promoted azide alkyne cycloaddition.

    Timmers, Matt / Peeters, Wouter / Hauwert, Niels J / Rijcken, Cristianne J F / Vermonden, Tina / Dijkgraaf, Ingrid / Liskamp, Rob M J

    Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)

    2023  Volume 59, Issue 76, Page(s) 11397–11400

    Abstract: The site specific attachment of the reactive TMTHSI-click handle to the N-terminus of peptides and proteins is described. The resulting molecular constructs can be used in strain-promoted azide alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) for reaction with azide ... ...

    Abstract The site specific attachment of the reactive TMTHSI-click handle to the N-terminus of peptides and proteins is described. The resulting molecular constructs can be used in strain-promoted azide alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) for reaction with azide containing proteins
    MeSH term(s) Azides ; Cycloaddition Reaction ; Peptides ; Antibodies ; Alkynes
    Chemical Substances Azides ; Peptides ; Antibodies ; Alkynes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1472881-3
    ISSN 1364-548X ; 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    ISSN (online) 1364-548X
    ISSN 1359-7345 ; 0009-241X
    DOI 10.1039/d3cc03397j
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  9. Article ; Online: Covalent Grafting of Functionalized MEW Fibers to Silk Fibroin Hydrogels to Obtain Reinforced Tissue Engineered Constructs.

    Viola, Martina / Ainsworth, Madison J / Mihajlovic, Marko / Cedillo-Servin, Gerardo / van Steenbergen, Mies J / van Rijen, Mattie / de Ruijter, Mylène / Castilho, Miguel / Malda, Jos / Vermonden, Tina

    Biomacromolecules

    2024  Volume 25, Issue 3, Page(s) 1563–1577

    Abstract: Hydrogels are ideal materials to encapsulate cells, making them suitable for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, they generally do not possess adequate mechanical strength to functionally replace human tissues, and ... ...

    Abstract Hydrogels are ideal materials to encapsulate cells, making them suitable for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, they generally do not possess adequate mechanical strength to functionally replace human tissues, and therefore they often need to be combined with reinforcing structures. While the interaction at the interface between the hydrogel and reinforcing structure is imperative for mechanical function and subsequent biological performance, this interaction is often overlooked. Melt electrowriting enables the production of reinforcing microscale fibers that can be effectively integrated with hydrogels. Yet, studies on the interaction between these micrometer scale fibers and hydrogels are limited. Here, we explored the influence of covalent interfacial interactions between reinforcing structures and silk fibroin methacryloyl hydrogels (silkMA) on the mechanical properties of the construct and cartilage-specific matrix production
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Tissue Engineering/methods ; Fibroins/chemistry ; Hydrogels/chemistry ; Cartilage, Articular ; Polymers ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry ; Polyesters/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Fibroins (9007-76-5) ; Hydrogels ; Polymers ; Polyesters
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1526-4602
    ISSN (online) 1526-4602
    DOI 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01147
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  10. Article ; Online: Intravitreal hydrogels for sustained release of therapeutic proteins.

    Ilochonwu, Blessing C / Urtti, Arto / Hennink, Wim E / Vermonden, Tina

    Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society

    2020  Volume 326, Page(s) 419–441

    Abstract: This review highlights how hydrogel formulations can improve intravitreal protein delivery to the posterior segment of the eye in order to increase therapeutic outcome and patient compliance. Several therapeutic proteins have shown excellent clinical ... ...

    Abstract This review highlights how hydrogel formulations can improve intravitreal protein delivery to the posterior segment of the eye in order to increase therapeutic outcome and patient compliance. Several therapeutic proteins have shown excellent clinical successes for the treatment of various intraocular diseases. However, drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye faces significant challenges due to multiple physiological barriers preventing drugs from reaching the retina, among which intravitreal protein instability and rapid clearance from the site of injection. Hence, frequent injections are required to maintain therapeutic levels. Moreover, because the world population ages, the number of patients suffering from ocular diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) is increasing and causing increased health care costs. Therefore, there is a growing need for suitable delivery systems able to tackle the current limitations in retinal protein delivery, which also may reduce costs. Hydrogels have shown to be promising delivery systems capable of sustaining release of therapeutic proteins and thus extending their local presence. Here, an extensive overview of preclinically developed intravitreal hydrogels is provided with attention to the rational design of clinically useful intravitreal systems. The currently used polymers, crosslinking mechanisms, in vitro/in vivo models and advancements are discussed together with the limitations and future perspective of these biomaterials.
    MeSH term(s) Delayed-Action Preparations/therapeutic use ; Drug Delivery Systems ; Humans ; Hydrogels/therapeutic use ; Intravitreal Injections ; Macular Degeneration/drug therapy ; Polymers/therapeutic use ; Retina
    Chemical Substances Delayed-Action Preparations ; Hydrogels ; Polymers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-25
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 632533-6
    ISSN 1873-4995 ; 0168-3659
    ISSN (online) 1873-4995
    ISSN 0168-3659
    DOI 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.031
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