Supramolecular GAG-like Self-Assembled Glycopeptide Nanofibers Induce Chondrogenesis and Cartilage Regeneration

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• 作者：Seher Ustun Yaylaci ; Melis Sardan Ekiz ; Elif Arslan ; Nuray Can ; Erden Kilic ; Huseyin Ozkan ; Ilghar Orujalipoor ; Semra Ide ; Ayse B. Tekinay ; Mustafa O. Guler
• 刊名：Biomacromolecules
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：February 8, 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：17
• 期：2
• 页码：679-689
• 全文大小：564K
• ISSN：1526-4602

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and glycoproteins are vital components of the extracellular matrix, directing cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration and tissue homeostasis. Here, we demonstrate supramolecular GAG-like glycopeptide nanofibers mimicking bioactive functions of natural hyaluronic acid molecules. Self-assembly of the glycopeptide amphiphile molecules enable organization of glucose residues in close proximity on a nanoscale structure forming a supramolecular GAG-like system. Our in vitro culture results indicated that the glycopeptide nanofibers are recognized through CD44 receptors, and promote chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. We analyzed the bioactivity of GAG-like glycopeptide nanofibers in chondrogenic differentiation and injury models because hyaluronic acid is a major component of articular cartilage. Capacity of glycopeptide nanofibers on in vivo cartilage regeneration was demonstrated in microfracture treated osteochondral defect healing. The glycopeptide nanofibers act as a cell-instructive synthetic counterpart of hyaluronic acid, and they can be used in stem cell-based cartilage regeneration therapies.