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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Multilayered Tissue Assemblies Through Tuneable Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoate Polymer (Mesh)-Reinforced Organ-Derived Extracellular Matrix Hydrogels.

Vasilena E Getova, Alex Pascual, Rene Dijkstra, Magdalena Z Gładysz, Didi Ubels, Malgorzata K Wlodarczyk-Biegun, Janette K Burgess, Jeroen Siebring, Martin C Harmsen

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 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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9 authors.

Vasilena E GetovaDepartment of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2529-3519
Alex PascualDepartment of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0009-0041-6296
Rene DijkstraCenter for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-5459-0777
Magdalena Z GładyszPharmaceutical Analysis, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 196, XB20, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5085-5582
Didi UbelsPolymer Science, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0009-8520-0573
Malgorzata K Wlodarczyk-BiegunPharmaceutical Analysis, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 196, XB20, 9700 AD Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1419-6166
Janette K BurgessDepartment of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9868-9966
Jeroen SiebringResearch Centre Biobased Economy, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Zernikeplein 11, 9747 AS Groningen, The Netherlands.
Martin C HarmsenDepartment of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7128-2741

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multi-layer cell constructs produced in vitro are an innovative treatment option to support the growing demand for therapy in regenerative medicine. Our research introduces a novel construct integrating organ-derived decellularised extracellular matrix (dECM) hydrogels and 3D-printed biodegradable polymer meshes composed of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P34HB) to support and maintain multiple layers of different cell types. We achieved that by integrating the mechanical stability of PHBV+P34HB, commonly used in the food storage industry, with a dECM hydrogel, which replicates organ stiffness and supports cellular survival and function. The construct was customised by adjusting the fibre arrangement and pore sizes, making it a suitable candidate for a personalised design. We showed that the polymer is degradable after precoating it with PHB depolymerase (PhaZ), with complete degradation achieved in 3-5 days and delayed by adding the hydrogel to 10 days, enabling tuneable degradation for regenerative medicine applications. Finally, as a proof of concept, we composed a three-layered tissue in vitro; each layer represented a different tissue type: epidermal, vascular, and subcutaneous layers. Possible future applications include wound healing and diabetic ulcer paths, personalised drug delivery systems, and personalised tissue implants.

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3D printingbiodegradationextracellular matrixhydrogelmelt electrowritingP34HBPHBV

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PMID40710701
PMCPMC12294370

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