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ArticleBioactive materials2026

Mossy-textured hydroxyapatite-modified poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres promote collagen regeneration via calcium/TGF-β and chemokine signaling pathways in soft tissue augmentation.

Dongbiao Chang, Lili Cao, Lulu Han, Zhenfan Bai, Zili Guo, Yi Wang, Yan Zheng, Jun Sheng, Huan Tan, Xingyu Chen and 3 more

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Article in Bioactive materials, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Dongbiao ChangInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Lili CaoInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Lulu HanInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Zhenfan BaiInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Zili GuoInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Yi WangInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Yan ZhengInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Jun ShengDepartment of Orthopedic, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command of PLA, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610083, PR China.
Huan TanInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Xingyu ChenInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Feilun YeInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Tailin GuoInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.
Jie WengInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610031, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Skin aging resulting from collagen loss induced by endogenous and exogenous stimuli has become an important factor affecting skin aesthetics and quality of life. The use of simple and efficient soft tissue fillers represents an effective approach to promote collagen regeneration and restore soft tissue support. In this study, mossy-textured hydroxyapatite (CaHA)-modified poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) composite microspheres (CaHA/PLGA) are developed. These microspheres feature a uniform and stable coating of CaHA beads on the surface of PLGA microspheres and possess particle sizes suitable for soft tissue filling (30-60 μm). The CaHA beads impart a highly porous structure, enhanced protein adsorption, and delayed degradation properties to the composite microspheres. Due to the surface modification by CaHA beads, CaHA/PLGA microspheres exhibit improved cell adhesion, proliferation, and low inflammatory response, as well as enhanced collagen deposition. In vivo studies show that, compared to commercial PLLA microspheres, CaHA/PLGA microspheres provide tissue support as long as 12 weeks with degradation stability, and significantly promote collagen network formation, supporting their long-lasting filling performance. Transcriptome sequencing indicates that CaHA/PLGA microspheres enhance calcium/TGF-β and chemokine signaling pathways in adipose-derived stem cells, facilitating cell migration, cytokine production, and extracellular collagen deposition. Overall, mossy-textured CaHA/PLGA microspheres provide a promising new strategy for soft tissue augmentation and reconstruction.

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Collagen regenerationComposite microspheresHydroxyapatitePoly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)Soft tissue augmentation

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PMCPMC12794520

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