Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury

The hyperinflammation microenvironment after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a great challenge for neural regeneration. Methylprednisolone has been used to reduce the inflammatory response after SCI, but it is controversial due to side effects associated with off-specific targeting effects. In this...

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Main Authors: Dahao Wang, Haosen Zhao, Chang Xu, Sen Lin, Yue Guo
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Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006422003271
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Haosen Zhao
Chang Xu
Sen Lin
Yue Guo
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Chang Xu
Sen Lin
Yue Guo
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description The hyperinflammation microenvironment after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a great challenge for neural regeneration. Methylprednisolone has been used to reduce the inflammatory response after SCI, but it is controversial due to side effects associated with off-specific targeting effects. In this study, we synthesized in situ 5-ASA grafted chitosan electrospun fibers (ASA-EF) with excellent injectable and self-healing properties to reprogram nerve cells via displaying biological distribution, gene expression, and functional changes. With the support of ASA-EF, the downregulation of inflammatory cytokines expression and the upregulation of anti-inflammatory and regenerative gene expression were found in vitro studies. Moreover, ASA-EF administration polarized macrophages toward proregenerative phenotypes in the injured lesion, and significantly reduced cavity area. In addition, ASA-EF administration increased myelination and regenerating axons and improved motor function (score of 5 versus 2 for SCI group). These results illustrate that the neuroprotective effect of this artificial nanoplatform will facilitate the clinical treatment of traumatic-related diseases via forming a recycled microenvironment that supports regeneration and functional recovery. These particles may be applied to trauma and potential other inflammatory diseases.
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spelling doaj.art-041f3ac5d9534f24adcb1d3b9c133c762023-02-01T04:27:23ZengElsevierMaterials Today Bio2590-00642023-02-0118100529Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injuryDahao Wang0Haosen Zhao1Chang Xu2Sen Lin3Yue Guo4Department of Orthopedic, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Medical Tissue Engineering, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR ChinaKey Laboratory of Medical Tissue Engineering, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Medical Tissue Engineering, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China; Corresponding author.Department of Orthopedic, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Medical Tissue Engineering, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China; Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedic, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China.The hyperinflammation microenvironment after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a great challenge for neural regeneration. Methylprednisolone has been used to reduce the inflammatory response after SCI, but it is controversial due to side effects associated with off-specific targeting effects. In this study, we synthesized in situ 5-ASA grafted chitosan electrospun fibers (ASA-EF) with excellent injectable and self-healing properties to reprogram nerve cells via displaying biological distribution, gene expression, and functional changes. With the support of ASA-EF, the downregulation of inflammatory cytokines expression and the upregulation of anti-inflammatory and regenerative gene expression were found in vitro studies. Moreover, ASA-EF administration polarized macrophages toward proregenerative phenotypes in the injured lesion, and significantly reduced cavity area. In addition, ASA-EF administration increased myelination and regenerating axons and improved motor function (score of 5 versus 2 for SCI group). These results illustrate that the neuroprotective effect of this artificial nanoplatform will facilitate the clinical treatment of traumatic-related diseases via forming a recycled microenvironment that supports regeneration and functional recovery. These particles may be applied to trauma and potential other inflammatory diseases.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006422003271Electrospun fibersSpinal cord injuryASANerve regenerationImmunoengineering
spellingShingle Dahao Wang
Haosen Zhao
Chang Xu
Sen Lin
Yue Guo
Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
Materials Today Bio
Electrospun fibers
Spinal cord injury
ASA
Nerve regeneration
Immunoengineering
title Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
title_full Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
title_fullStr Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
title_short Enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid-grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
title_sort enhancing neuroprotective effect of aminosalicylic acid grafted chitosan electrospun fibers for spinal cord injury
topic Electrospun fibers
Spinal cord injury
ASA
Nerve regeneration
Immunoengineering
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006422003271
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