Liu Huan, Wei Jiawei, Xiao Shiqi, Jin Shue, Yuan Li, Wen Jing, Liu Jiangshan, Li Yubao, Li Jidong
The Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China.
Small. 2025 May;21(18):e2409747. doi: 10.1002/smll.202409747. Epub 2025 Mar 26.
Bone formation is a highly metabolic process, involving extensive biosynthesis and biomineralization, both of which require substantial amounts of energy. Additionally, the regulation of the immune microenvironment and the development of a neovascularization network are equally crucial in bone formation. Inspired by the high energy demands of the bone formation process, a core-shell electrospun fiber scaffold (PFC/PCK) capable of sustainably releasing a metabolic regulator (αKG) and biomineralizing ions (CaP) is developed. In vitro experiments show that the PFC/PCK fiber scaffolds can induce hyperpolarization of mitochondrial membrane potential in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), increase energy supply, effectively regulate immune microenvironment, and remarkably promote expression of angiogenesis and osteogenesis markers. In vivo evaluation further confirms the outstanding immunoregulatory and osteo/angio-genesis capabilities of the fabricated fiber scaffolds. Importantly, transcriptome analysis identifies that the fiber scaffolds upregulate genes and signaling pathways associated with M2 macrophage activation, energy generation, angiogenesis, and osteogenesis. Additionally, metabolomics analysis confirms that the fiber scaffolds enhance bone formation by promoting the expression of osteogenic metabolites. The versatile fiber scaffolds developed in current study demonstrates a new strategy for functional bone regeneration.
骨形成是一个高度代谢的过程,涉及广泛的生物合成和生物矿化,这两者都需要大量能量。此外,免疫微环境的调节和新血管生成网络的形成在骨形成中同样至关重要。受骨形成过程对高能量需求的启发,开发了一种能够持续释放代谢调节剂(α-酮戊二酸)和生物矿化离子(磷酸钙)的核壳电纺纤维支架(PFC/PCK)。体外实验表明,PFC/PCK纤维支架可诱导骨髓间充质干细胞(BMSC)线粒体膜电位超极化,增加能量供应,有效调节免疫微环境,并显著促进血管生成和成骨标志物的表达。体内评估进一步证实了所制备纤维支架具有出色的免疫调节和骨/血管生成能力。重要的是,转录组分析表明,纤维支架上调了与M2巨噬细胞活化、能量产生、血管生成和成骨相关的基因和信号通路。此外,代谢组学分析证实,纤维支架通过促进成骨代谢物的表达来增强骨形成。本研究中开发的多功能纤维支架展示了一种功能性骨再生的新策略。