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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026

Development and characterization of an exosome-loaded biomimetic hydroxyapatite/gelatin scaffold for enhanced dental pulp regeneration.

Yuen-Shan Tsai, Shih-Jung Cheng, Tsao-Li Chuang, Shu-Fang Chang, Feng-Huei Lin, Chun-Pin Lin

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Yuen-Shan TsaiGraduate Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shih-Jung ChengGraduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tsao-Li ChuangGraduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shu-Fang ChangDepartment of Dentistry, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Feng-Huei LinInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chun-Pin LinGraduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Abstract

Background/purpose: Regenerative endodontic procedures aim to biologically restore the dentin-pulp complex. Exosomes derived from dental pulp stem cells (D-Exo) have emerged as promising acellular therapeutic agents due to their ability to modulate the regenerative microenvironment. This study evaluated the regenerative potential of D-Exo-loaded hydroxyapatite/gelatin (HAp/Gel) scaffolds in dentin-pulp complex regeneration. Materials and methods: A biomimetic HAp/Gel scaffold was fabricated and characterized for morphology, swelling behavior, degradation, and cytocompatibility. D-Exo were isolated from dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis, and western blotting. Their effects on DPSC proliferation were examined Results: The HAp/Gel scaffold exhibited an interconnected porous architecture, controlled degradation, and excellent cytocompatibility. Isolated D-Exo displayed typical vesicular morphology (approximately 117 nm) and expressed CD9, CD63, and CD81. D-Exo enhanced DPSC proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. μ-CT analysis revealed early mineralized tissue formation at 2 weeks and dentin bridge formation at 4 weeks, with more extensive mineralized deposition in the D-Exo-loaded HAp/Gel scaffold group. Conclusion: The D-Exo-loaded HAp/Gel scaffold demonstrated favorable biocompatibility and enhanced dentin-pulp complex regeneration

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Dental pulp stem cellsEndodonticsExosomesGelatinHydroxyapatitesTissue regeneration

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PMCPMC13536453

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