Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea.
School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Acta Biomater. 2023 Dec;172:159-174. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.011. Epub 2023 Oct 11.
A versatile hydrogel was developed for enhancing bioactive wound healing by introducing the amphiphilic GHK peptide (GHK-C16) into a photo-crosslinkable tyramine-modified hyaluronic acid (HA-Ty). GHK-C16 self-assembled into GHK nanofibers (GHK NF) in HA-Ty solution, which underwent in situ gelation after the wound area was filled with precursor solution. Blue light irradiation (460-490 nm), with riboflavin phosphate as a photoinitiator, was used to trigger crosslinking, which enhanced the stability of the highly degradable hyaluronic acid and enabled sustained release of the nanostructured GHK derivatives. The hydrogels provided a microenvironment that promoted the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts and the activation of cytokines, leading to reduced inflammation and increased collagen expression during wound healing. The complexation of Cu into GHK nanofibers resulted in superior wound healing capabilities compared with non-lipidated GHK peptide with a comparable level of growth factor (EGF). Additionally, nanostructured Cu-GHK improved angiogenesis through vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) activation, which exerted a synergistic therapeutic effect. Furthermore, in vivo wound healing experiments revealed that the Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty hydrogel accelerated wound healing through densely packed remodeled collagen in the dermis and promoting the growth of denser fibroblasts. HA-Ty hydrogels incorporating GHK NF also possessed improved mechanical properties and a faster wound healing rate, making them suitable for advanced bioactive wound healing applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: By combining photo-crosslinkable tyramine-modified hyaluronic acid with self-assembled Cu-GHK-C16 peptide nanofibers (Cu-GHK NF), the Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty hydrogel offers remarkable advantages over conventional non-structured Cu-GHK for wound healing. It enhances cell proliferation, migration, and collagen remodeling-critical factors in tissue regeneration. The incorporation of GHK nanofibers complexed with copper ions imparts potent anti-inflammatory effects, promoting cytokine activation and angiogenesis during wound healing. The Cu-GHK NF/hydrogel's unique properties, including in situ photo-crosslinking, ensure high customization and potency in tissue regeneration, providing a cost-effective alternative to growth factors. In vivo experiments further validate its efficacy, demonstrating significant wound closure, collagen remodeling, and increased fibroblast density. Overall, the Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty hydrogel represents an advanced therapeutic option for wound healing applications.
一种多功能水凝胶被开发出来,通过将两亲性 GHK 肽(GHK-C16)引入到光交联的单宁酸修饰透明质酸(HA-Ty)中,来增强生物活性伤口愈合。GHK-C16 在 HA-Ty 溶液中自组装成 GHK 纳米纤维(GHK NF),当伤口区域充满前体溶液后,会发生原位凝胶化。使用核黄素磷酸盐作为光引发剂的蓝光照射(460-490nm),触发交联,增强了高度可降解透明质酸的稳定性,并使纳米结构 GHK 衍生物能够持续释放。水凝胶提供了一个微环境,促进了真皮成纤维细胞的增殖和细胞因子的激活,从而减少了炎症反应并增加了胶原蛋白的表达,促进了伤口愈合。与具有可比水平的生长因子(EGF)的非脂化 GHK 肽相比,GHK 纳米纤维与铜的络合导致了更好的伤口愈合能力。此外,纳米结构的 Cu-GHK 通过激活血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)促进了血管生成,从而发挥了协同的治疗作用。此外,体内伤口愈合实验表明,Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty 水凝胶通过在真皮中密集排列的重塑胶原蛋白和促进更密集的成纤维细胞生长来加速伤口愈合。含有 GHK NF 的 HA-Ty 水凝胶还具有改善的机械性能和更快的伤口愈合速度,使其适合于先进的生物活性伤口愈合应用。
意义声明:通过将光交联的单宁酸修饰透明质酸与自组装的 Cu-GHK-C16 肽纳米纤维(Cu-GHK NF)结合,Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty 水凝胶在伤口愈合方面提供了优于传统非结构化 Cu-GHK 的显著优势。它增强了细胞增殖、迁移和胶原蛋白重塑——组织再生的关键因素。铜离子与 GHK 纳米纤维的结合赋予了强大的抗炎作用,促进了细胞因子的激活和血管生成。Cu-GHK NF/水凝胶的独特特性,包括原位光交联,确保了组织再生的高定制化和高效性,为生长因子提供了一种具有成本效益的替代方案。体内实验进一步验证了其疗效,表明显著的伤口闭合、胶原蛋白重塑和增加的成纤维细胞密度。总体而言,Cu-GHK NF/HA-Ty 水凝胶代表了伤口愈合应用的一种先进治疗选择。
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