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ArticleBMC biotechnology2024

Activating the healing process: three-dimensional culture of stem cells in Matrigel for tissue repair.

Shukui Xu, Liru Zhao, Yinghui Li, Xiuge Gu, Ziyang Liu, Xing Han, Wenwen Li, Wensheng Ma

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Article in BMC biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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  8. Stem cell therapy for regenerating periodontal bony defects: A narrative review.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2025
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Shukui Xu *Department of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Liru Zhao *Department of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Yinghui LiDepartment of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Xiuge GuDepartment of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Ziyang LiuDepartment of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Xing HanDepartment of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Wenwen LiDepartment of Orthodontics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Hebei Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiahzuang, 050017, China.
Wensheng MaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Medicine, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300041, China. 798311029@qq.com.

Funding

Hebei Medical Science Research Project Plan 20211078Natural Science Foundation and Key Basic Research Project of Hebei Province H2019206668
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo establish a strategy for stem cell-related tissue regeneration therapy, human gingival mesenchymal stem cells (hGMSCs) were loaded with three-dimensional (3D) bioengineered Matrigel matrix scaffolds in high-cell density microtissues to promote local tissue restoration.

methodsThe biological performance and stemness of hGMSCs under 3D culture conditions were investigated by viability and multidirectional differentiation analyses. A Sprague‒Dawley (SD) rat full-thickness buccal mucosa wound model was established, and hGMSCs/Matrigel were injected into the submucosa of the wound. Autologous stem cell proliferation and wound repair in local tissue were assessed by histomorphometry and immunohistochemical staining.

resultsThree-dimensional suspension culture can provide a more natural environment for extensions and contacts between hGMSCs, and the viability and adipogenic differentiation capacity of hGMSCs were significantly enhanced. An animal study showed that hGMSCs/Matrigel significantly accelerated soft tissue repair by promoting autologous stem cell proliferation and enhancing the generation of collagen fibers in local tissue.

conclusionThree-dimensional cell culture with hydrogel scaffolds, such as Matrigel, can effectively improve the biological function and maintain the stemness of stem cells. The therapeutic efficacy of hGMSCs/Matrigel was confirmed, as these cells could effectively stimulate soft tissue repair to promote the healing process by activating the host microenvironment and autologous stem cells.

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CollagenDrug CombinationsLamininMesenchymal Stem CellsProteoglycansRats, Sprague-DawleyTissue ScaffoldsWound HealingAnimalsCell Culture Techniques, Three DimensionalCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedGingivaHumansMaleCollagenDrug CombinationsLamininmatrigelProteoglycansGingival mesenchymal stem cellsMatrigel matrixSoft tissue repairThree-dimensional cultureTissue engineering

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PMID38796454
PMCPMC11128131

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