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ArticleMaterials today. Bio2025

Xanthohumol bulk-modified polyurethane for tracheal repair: A 'killing two birds with one stone' strategy for tailorable mechanics and durable anti-inflammatory efficacy.

Siqiang Zheng, Li Xu, Qitao Bo, Erji Gao, Enkuo Zheng, Lei Xie, Bin Zhao, Jiaoyu Yi, Yang Li, Yong Xu and 2 more

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Siqiang ZhengDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Li XuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Qitao BoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Erji GaoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Enkuo ZhengThe Second Hospital of Ningbo, Ningbo, 315010, China.
Lei XieDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Bin ZhaoDepartment of Pulmonary Nodule Center, Shandong Public Health Clinical Center, Jinan, 250100, China.
Jiaoyu YiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Yang LiShibei Hospital, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 201209, China.
Yong XuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Yao WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.
Bo TaoDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China.

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Abstract

Restoring tracheal defects remains a significant challenge in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Current scaffolds fall short of achieving optimal tracheal repair due to unmatched mechanical properties and limited anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we incorporated the natural plant-derived anti-inflammatory molecule Xanthohumol (XN) into the backbone of a degradable polyurethane (PEUU) to create a porous PEXUU scaffold with tailorable mechanical properties and sustained anti-inflammatory activity. Materials Studio software was initially employed to simulate the feasibility of synthesizing the PEXUU elastomer using XN as a chain extender and poly(ε-caprolactone) as the soft segment. Mechanical tests confirmed the synthesized PEXUU elastomer exhibited excellent elasticity and fatigue resistance that closely mimic the mechanical properties of the natural trachea. The PEXUU elastomers were then processed into porous scaffolds via thermally induced phase separation, exhibited high porosity and favorable hydrophilicity while providing durable XN release kinetic in a sustained manner during degradation.

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Bulk modificationLong-lasting effectMechanical complianceTracheal repairXanthohumol

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PMID40492152
PMCPMC12148446

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