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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

Functional cobalt-doped hydrogel scaffold enhances concurrent vascularization and neurogenesis.

Junqing Liu, Jun Kang, Ting Zou, Mingxin Hu, Yuchen Zhang, Shulan Lin, Ye Liang, Jialin Zhong, Yi Zhao, Xi Wei and 1 more

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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11 authors.

Junqing LiuHospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.
Jun KangRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Ting ZouShenzhen Clinical College of Stomatology, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan) of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.
Mingxin HuRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Yuchen ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Shulan LinRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Ye LiangRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Jialin ZhongRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Yi ZhaoStrait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China.
Xi WeiHospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China.
Chengfei ZhangRestorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. zhangcf@hku.hk.

Funding

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong HKU17115420
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Achieving functional tissue regeneration hinges on the coordinated growth of intricate blood vessels and nerves within the defect area. However, current strategies do not offer a reliable and effective way to fulfill this critical need. To address this challenge, a three-dimensional (3D) gelatin methacryloyl-multi-walled carbon nanotube/cobalt (GelMA-MWCNTs/Co) hydrogel with controlled release of cobalt (Co) ions was developed for hypoxia-mimicking and dual beneficial effects on promoting vasculogenesis and neurogenesis. GelMA-MWCNTs/Co hydrogel exhibited sustained release of Co ions, promoting laden cell viability and long-term cell survival. GelMA-MWCNTs/Co hydrogel effectively enhanced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) vasculogenesis when cocultured with stem cells from apical papilla (SCAP). Moreover, this hydrogel facilitated the interaction between the pre-formed vascular and neural-like structures generated by electrical stimulation-induced SCAP (iSCAP). Furthermore, our in vivo study revealed that the GelMA-MWCNTs/Co hydrogel remarkably enhanced neovascularization and accelerated anastomosis with the host vasculature. The pre-vascularized scaffolds boosted the presence of neural differentiated SCAP in the regenerated tissue. This study provided proof of integrating functional Co ions release materials and dental-derived stem cells within a hydrogel scaffold as a promising potential for achieving simultaneous vascularization and neurogenesis.

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CobaltHydrogelsNeovascularization, PhysiologicNeurogenesisTissue ScaffoldsAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell SurvivalCoculture TechniquesDental PapillaGelatinHumansHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsMiceNanotubes, CarbonStem CellsCobaltGelatinHydrogelsNanotubes, CarbonHydrogelHypoxiaNeurogenesisStem cells from apical papillaTissue engineeringVascularization

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PMCPMC11984231

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