1. Investigating the viability of epithelial cells on polymer based thin-filmsBoštjan Vihar, Jan Rožanc, Boštjan Krajnc, Lidija Gradišnik, Marko Milojević, Laura Činč Ćurić, Uroš Maver, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The development of novel polymer-based materials opens up possibilities for several novel applications, such as advanced wound dressings, bioinks for 3D biofabrication, drug delivery systems, etc. The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of vascular and intestinal epithelial cells on different polymers as a selection procedure for more advanced cell-polymer applications. In addition, possible correlations between increased cell viability and material properties were investigated. Twelve polymers were selected, and thin films were prepared by dissolution and spin coating on silicon wafers. The prepared thin films were structurally characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and goniometry. Their biocompatibility was determined using two epithelial cell lines (human umbilical vein endothelial cells and human intestinal epithelial cells), assessing the metabolic activity, cell density, and morphology. The tested cell lines showed different preferences regarding the culture substrate. No clear correlation was found between viability and individual substrate characteristics, suggesting that complex synergistic effects may play an important role in substrate design. These results show that a systematic approach is required to compare the biocompatibility of simple cell culture substrates as well as more complex applications (e.g., bioinks).
Ključne besede: HUIEC, HUVEC, morphology, polymers, thin films, viability
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2. In vitro disease models of the endocrine pancreasMarko Milojević, Jan Rožanc, Jernej Vajda, Laura Činč Ćurić, Eva Paradiž, Andraž Stožer, Uroš Maver, Boštjan Vihar, 2021, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: The ethical constraints and shortcomings of animal models, combined with the demand to study disease pathogenesis under controlled conditions, are giving rise to a new field at the interface of tissue engineering and pathophysiology, which focuses on the development of in vitro models of disease. In vitro models are defined as synthetic experimental systems that contain living human cells and mimic tissue- and organ-level physiology in vitro by taking advantage of recent advances in tissue engineering and microfabrication. This review provides an overview of in vitro models and focuses specifically on in vitro disease models of the endocrine pancreas and diabetes. First, we briefly review the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the human pancreas, with an emphasis on islets of Langerhans and beta cell dysfunction. We then discuss different types of in vitro models and fundamental elements that should be considered when developing an in vitro disease model. Finally, we review the current state and breakthroughs in the field of pancreatic in vitro models and conclude with some challenges that need to be addressed in the future development of in vitro models.
Ključne besede: in vitro disease models, pancreas, islet of Langerhans, 3D cell culture, scaffolds, acute tissue slices
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3. Development of a novel NiCu nanoparticle-loaded polysaccharide-based hydrogel for 3D printing of customizable dressings with promising cytotoxicity against melanoma cellsLaura Činč Ćurić, Maša Šuligoj, Maja Ibic, Nina Marovič, Boštjan Vihar, Matej Vesenjak, Polona Dobnik-Dubrovski, Nejc Novak, Janja Stergar, Irena Ban, Uroš Maver, Marko Milojević, Tina Maver, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels, 3D printed dressings, polysaccharides, nickel-copper nanoparticles, cytotoxic activity
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4. Določitev terapevtske koncentracije ekstrakta trpotca v 3D tiskanem nosilnem sistemu za optimalni učinek na rast kožnih celic : magistrsko deloKlara Laura Konda, 2022, magistrsko delo Opis: V magistrskem delu smo podrobneje raziskali vpliv ekstraktov širokolistnega (Plantago major L.) in ozkolistnega (Plantago lanceolata L.) trpotca na rast kožnih celic. Ekstrakte obeh vrst trpotca smo ekstrahirali z različnimi topili in jih določili. V ekstraktih smo s tekočinsko kromatografijo visoke ločljivosti potrdili prisotnost avkubina, katalpola, verbaskozida in plantamajozida. Vsebnost celokupnih kemijskih spojin v ekstraktih smo določili s spektroskopskimi metodami ter njihovo antioksidativno delovanje z DPPH-metodo. Kinetiko sproščanja ekstraktov iz 3D-tiskanih obližev smo določili na podlagi in vitro testiranja sproščanja verbaskozida iz 3D-tiskanih obližev na avtomatiziranem sistemu Franzovih difuzijskih celic. Na podlagi dobljenih rezultatov ter rezultatov MTT-testa, pri katerem smo določili vpliv ekstraktov na viabilnost celic, smo v 3D-tiskane obliže vgradili metanolni ekstrakt širokolistnega trpotca ter etanolni ekstrakt ozkolistnega trpotca. V primeru obeh vrst trpotca smo določili optimalni masni delež, ki je znašal 0,50 % ekstrakta na maso 3D-tiskanega obliža. Relativna viabilnost je bila v primeru 3D-tiskanega obliža s širokolistnim trpotcem 1,39 in 1,49 v primeru ekstrakta ozkolistnega trpotca. Z MTT-testom smo tako dokazali biokompatibilnost vgrajenih ekstraktov ter njihov spodbujevalni vpliv na viabilnost in proliferacijo fibroblastov. Z analizo površine 3D-tiskanih obližev z ali brez vgrajenega ekstrakta trpotca, ki smo jo naredili z vrstičnim elektronskim mikroskopom, smo potrdili vpliv ekstraktov na spremembo morfologije obližev. S testom degradacije in testom navzemanja vlage smo pokazali, da so obliži biorazgradljivi in da imajo ustrezen profil nabrekanja ter tako potrdili njihov potencialni terapevtski učinek in uporabo za celjenje ran.
Ključne besede: širokolistni trpotec, ozkolistni trpotec, aktivne učinkovine, 3D-tiskan nosilni sistem, terapevtska koncentracija, rast kožnih celic
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