Works (47)

Updated: July 1st, 2024 05:51

2024 article

On-demand drug delivery bioelectronics through a water-processable low dimensional highly conductive MXene layer

Kwon, H.-jin, Wu, Y., Li, Y., Yuan, G., Lopez, R., Huang, K., & Bai, W. (2024, June 3). LAB ON A CHIP, Vol. 6.

By: H. Kwon*, Y. Wu, Y. Li, G. Yuan, R. Lopez, K. Huang, W. Bai

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 22, 2024

2023 journal article

An inhaled bioadhesive hydrogel to shield non-human primates from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Nature Materials, 2.

By: X. Mei n, J. Li n, Z. Wang n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, S. Hu n, K. Popowski n, K. Cheng n

TL;DR: A physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel, named spherical hydrogels inhalation for enhanced lung defence (SHIELD), which is conveniently delivered via a dry powder inhaler and made with food-grade materials and does not affect normal respiratory functions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 6, 2023

2023 journal article

Intrapericardial long non-coding RNA–<i>Tcf21</i> antisense RNA inducing demethylation administration promotes cardiac repair

European Heart Journal, 44(19), 1748–1760.

By: D. Zhu n, S. Liu n, K. Huang n, J. Li n, X. Mei n, Z. Li n, K. Cheng n

author keywords: Myocardial infarction; Adverse remodelling; Mesenchymal stem cell; EVs; lncRNA; Tcf21
MeSH headings : Mice; Animals; Swine; RNA, Long Noncoding / genetics; RNA, Long Noncoding / metabolism; RNA, Antisense / genetics; RNA, Antisense / metabolism; Ventricular Remodeling; Myocardial Infarction / genetics; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocardial Infarction / metabolism; Fibrosis; Demethylation
TL;DR: Novel mechanisms underlying EV therapy for improving adverse remodelling are established and a lncRNA therapy for cardiac fibrosis is proposed, which could be a promising way to treat myocardial fibrosis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 4, 2023

2023 article

Techniques for navigating postsurgical adhesions: Insights into mechanisms and future directions

Chen, J., Tang, X., Wang, Z., Perez, A., Yao, B., Huang, K., … King, M. W. W. (2023, June 26). BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, Vol. 6.

By: J. Chen n, X. Tang n, Z. Wang n, A. Perez*, B. Yao*, K. Huang n, Y. Zhang n, M. King n

author keywords: abdominal adhesion; adhesion prevention; anti-adhesion strategy; anti-inflammatory; fibrinolytic agent; physical barrier; postsurgical adhesion
TL;DR: Anti‐adhesion agents represent a promising approach for reducing the burden of adhesion‐related complications in surgical patients and further research is needed to optimize their use and develop new therapies for this challenging clinical problem. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 24, 2023

2023 journal article

Wound‐triggered shape change microgels for the development of enhanced biomimetic function platelet‐like particles

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 112(4), 613–624.

By: E. Chee n, E. Mihalko*, K. Nellenbach n, J. Sollinger n, K. Huang n, M. Hon n, S. Pandit n, K. Cheng n, A. Brown n

author keywords: fibrin; hemostasis; synthetic platelet; trauma; wound healing
TL;DR: Thrombin-sensitive PLPs are created that exhibit a wound-triggered shape change, induce significant clot retraction following exposure to thrombin and promote hemostasis and healing in vivo after trauma. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 6, 2023

2022 journal article

Inhalable dry powder mRNA vaccines based on extracellular vesicles

Matter, 5(9), 2960–2974.

By: K. Popowski n, A. Moatti n, G. Scull n, D. Silkstone n, H. Lutz n, B. López de Juan Abad n, A. George n, E. Belcher n ...

TL;DR: The results suggest that extracellular vesicles can serve as an inhaled mRNA drug-delivery system that is superior to synthetic liposomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 17, 2022

2022 journal article

Intrapericardial Exosome Therapy Dampens Cardiac Injury via Activating Foxo3

CIRCULATION RESEARCH, 131(10), E135–E150.

By: D. Zhu n, S. Liu n, K. Huang n, Z. Wang n, S. Hu n, J. Li n, Z. Li n, K. Cheng n

author keywords: exosomes; immunomodulation; mesesnchymal stem cell; myocardial infarction; regulatory T cell
MeSH headings : Humans; Exosomes / metabolism; Forkhead Box Protein O3 / genetics; Forkhead Box Protein O3 / metabolism; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / metabolism; Signal Transduction; Heart Injuries / metabolism
TL;DR: A novel mechanism underlying the immunomodulation effects of MSC exosomes is revealed and provides a promising candidate (PP2A/p-Akt/Foxo3 signaling pathway) with a favorable delivery route (intrapericardial injection) for cardiac repair. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 14, 2022

2022 journal article

Intrapericardial hydrogel injection generates high cell retention and augments therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells in myocardial infarction

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 427.

By: J. Li n, Y. Lv*, D. Zhu n, X. Mei n, K. Huang n, X. Wang n, Z. Li n, S. Zhang n ...

Contributors: J. Li n, Y. Lv*, D. Zhu n, X. Mei n, K. Huang n, X. Wang n, Z. Li n, S. Zhang n ...

author keywords: Mesenchymal stem cells; Hydrogel; Myocardial infarction; Intrapericardial; Intramyocardial
TL;DR: Intrapericardial cavity injection gave a promising solution for the low retention issue of MSCs in the infarcted heart and the feasibility and safety of IPC injection were demonstrated in a porcine model with minimally invasive procedure. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 3, 2022

2022 journal article

Minimally invasive delivery of a hydrogel-based exosome patch to prevent heart failure

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY, 169, 113–121.

By: G. Cheng n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n & T. Caranasos*

MeSH headings : Animals; Exosomes; Heart Failure; Hydrogels / therapeutic use; Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy; Myocardium; Rats; Swine
TL;DR: An injectable ExoGel was created and tested by embedding mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) -derived exosomes into hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel and injected into the pericardial cavity of rats with transverse aortic constriction induced heart failure, which reduced LV chamber size and preserved wall thickness. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 31, 2022

2022 journal article

Sealing the heart from the inside out

Nature Biomedical Engineering, 7(2), 87–88.

By: K. Huang n & K. Cheng n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2023

2022 article

Skin-Interfaced Deep-Tissue Sensing Patch via Microneedle Waveguides

Liu, Y., Menon, R., Putcha, A., Huang, K., Bonilla, L., Vora, R., … Bai, W. (2022, June 29). ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 6.

By: Y. Liu*, R. Menon*, A. Putcha n, K. Huang n, L. Bonilla n, R. Vora n, J. Li n, L. Zhang* ...

author keywords: biosensors; microneedles; optoelectronics; waveguides; wearable devices
TL;DR: A wireless, wearable deep‐tissue sensing patch is put forward by incorporating biocompatible microneedle waveguides at the sensing interface, to bypass the light extinction in epidermic and dermic tissue and enable the tracking of oximetry at muscular tissue. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 5, 2022

2022 journal article

Skin‐Interfaced Deep‐Tissue Sensing Patch via Microneedle Waveguides (Adv. Mater. Technol. 9/2022)

Advanced Materials Technologies, 7(9), 2270058.

By: Y. Liu*, R. Menon*, A. Putcha n, K. Huang n, L. Bonilla n, R. Vora n, J. Li n, L. Zhang* ...

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 23, 2023

2021 journal article

3D Bioprinting Technology – One Step Closer Towards Cardiac Tissue Regeneration

Frontiers in Materials, 8.

By: M. Chingale n, K. Cheng n & K. Huang

author keywords: 3D bioprinting; scaffolds-based 3D bioprinting; 3D cardiac patch; cardiac regeneration; cardiac repair
TL;DR: The recent progress and challenges in 3D bioprinting strategies for cardiac tissue engineering, including cardiac patches, in vitro cardiac models, valves, and blood vessels are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 7, 2022

2021 journal article

A Minimally Invasive Exosome Spray Repairs Heart after Myocardial Infarction

ACS NANO, 15(7), 11099–11111.

By: J. Yao*, K. Huang n, D. Zhu n, T. Chen*, Y. Jiang*, J. Zhang*, L. Mi*, H. Xuan* ...

Contributors: J. Yao*, K. Huang n, D. Zhu n, T. Chen*, Y. Jiang*, J. Zhang*, L. Mi*, H. Xuan* ...

author keywords: MSC; exosome; spray; myocardial infarction; heart repair
MeSH headings : Mice; Swine; Animals; Exosomes; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Mesenchymal Stem Cells; Heart; Disease Models, Animal
TL;DR: In a mouse model of acute myocardial infarction, EXOS improved cardiac function and reduced fibrosis, and promoted endogenous angiomyogenesis in the post-injury heart, indicating that EXOS is a promising strategy to deliver therapeutic exosomes for heart repair. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 23, 2021

2021 journal article

A fluid-powered refillable origami heart pouch for minimally invasive delivery of cell therapies in rats and pigs

MED, 2(11), 1253-+.

By: X. Mei n, D. Zhu n, J. Li n, K. Huang n, S. Hu n, Z. Li n, B. Abad n, K. Cheng n

Contributors: X. Mei n, D. Zhu n, J. Li n, K. Huang n, S. Hu n, Z. Li n, B. Juan Abad n, K. Cheng n

MeSH headings : Animals; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; Heart; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation / methods; Mesenchymal Stem Cells; Myocardial Infarction / surgery; Rats; Swine
TL;DR: A fluid-driven heart pouch with a memory-shaped microfabricated lattice structure inspired by origami allowed minimally invasive delivery of the pouch to the heart with two small incisions and can be refilled multiple times with the therapeutic of choice. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 3, 2021

2021 journal article

A stem cell-derived ovarian regenerative patch restores ovarian function and rescues fertility in rats with primary ovarian insufficiency

THERANOSTICS, 11(18), 8894–8908.

By: S. Zhang n, D. Zhu n, Z. Li n, K. Huang n, S. Hu n, H. Lutz n, M. Xie n, X. Mei n ...

Contributors: S. Zhang n, D. Zhu n, Z. Li n, K. Huang n, S. Hu n, H. Lutz n, M. Xie n, X. Mei n ...

author keywords: primary ovarian insufficiency; ovarian regenerative patch; regenerative medicine; mesenchymal stem cells; acellular therapy; fertility
MeSH headings : Animals; Apoptosis; Cell-Derived Microparticles / metabolism; Disease Models, Animal; Female; Hydrogels / pharmacology; Infertility, Female / therapy; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation / methods; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism; Ovary / pathology; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / therapy; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Regenerative Medicine / methods; Secretome; Stem Cells / metabolism; Tissue Scaffolds
TL;DR: In a rat model of POI, implantation of ORP rescued fertility by restoring sexual hormone secretion, estrus cycle duration, and follicle development and represents a cell-free, off-the-shelf, and clinically feasible treatment for POI. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 12, 2021

2021 review

All Roads Lead to Rome (the Heart): Cell Retention and Outcomes From Various Delivery Routes of Cell Therapy Products to the Heart

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, 10(8).

By: J. Li n, S. Hu n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, X. Mei n, B. Abad n, K. Cheng n

Contributors: J. Li n, S. Hu n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, X. Mei n, B. Abad n, K. Cheng n

author keywords: cardiac repair; cell delivery; intracoronary; intramyocardial; intrapericardial; intravenous; retention rate
MeSH headings : Animals; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / methods; Heart Diseases / therapy; Humans; Injections
TL;DR: An in‐depth study of primary theories of cell loss, including low efficiency in cell injection, “washout” effects, and cell death, is undertaken and the literature from the past decade that focuses on cell transplantation to the heart using various cell delivery routes is organized. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Bioengineering Technologies for Cardiac Regenerative Medicine

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 9.

By: M. Chingale n, D. Zhu n, K. Cheng n & K. Huang

Contributors: M. Chingale n, D. Zhu n, K. Cheng n & K. Huang

author keywords: bioengineering; cardiac repair; cell reprogramming; exosome; cardiac patch; targeting
TL;DR: Recent advancements in bioengineering and biotechnologies for cardiac regenerative medicine are discussed, including protein decoration, antibody modification, and platelet membranes have been used for targeting and precision medicine. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 28, 2021

2021 journal article

Cardiac Repair: Bispecific Antibody Inhalation Therapy for Redirecting Stem Cells from the Lungs to Repair Heart Injury (Adv. Sci. 1/2021)

Advanced Science, 8(1), 2170005.

By: M. Liu, H. Lutz, D. Zhu, K. Huang*, Z. Li, P. Dinh, J. Gao, Y. Zhang, K. Cheng

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 23, 2023

2021 journal article

Exosome-eluting stents for vascular healing after ischaemic injury

NATURE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 5(10), 1174–1188.

By: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, D. Shen n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, P. Dinh n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n

Contributors: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, D. Shen n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, P. Dinh n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n

MeSH headings : Animals; Drug-Eluting Stents; Endothelial Cells; Endothelium, Vascular; Exosomes; Ischemia; Rats; Stents
TL;DR: It is shown that stents releasing exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in the presence of reactive oxygen species enhance vascular healing in rats with renal ischaemia-reperfusion injury, promoting endothelial cell tube formation and proliferation, and impairing the migration of smooth muscle cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Extruded Mesenchymal Stem Cell Nanovesicles Are Equally Potent to Natural Extracellular Vesicles in Cardiac Repair

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 13(47), 55767–55779.

By: X. Wang n, S. Hu n, J. Li n, D. Zhu n, Z. Wang n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n, G. Liu*, K. Huang n

Contributors: X. Wang n, S. Hu n, J. Li n, D. Zhu n, Z. Wang n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n, G. Liu*, K. Huang n

author keywords: extrusion; nanovesicles; extracellular vesicles; mesenchymal stem cell; ischemia reperfusion injury
MeSH headings : Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Endothelial Cells / drug effects; Endothelial Cells / pathology; Extracellular Vesicles / chemistry; Fibroblasts / drug effects; Fibroblasts / pathology; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / chemistry; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology; Mice; Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Myocytes, Cardiac / drug effects; Myocytes, Cardiac / pathology; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Particle Size; Surface Properties
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 21, 2022

2021 journal article

Minimally invasive delivery of therapeutic agents by hydrogel injection into the pericardial cavity for cardiac repair

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 12(1).

By: D. Zhu n, Z. Li n, K. Huang n, T. Caranasos*, J. Rossi* & K. Cheng n

Contributors: D. Zhu n, Z. Li n, K. Huang n, T. Caranasos*, J. Rossi* & K. Cheng n

MeSH headings : Animals; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage; Cell Differentiation / physiology; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Exosomes / metabolism; Extracellular Matrix / chemistry; Hydrogels / administration & dosage; Hydrogels / chemistry; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / transplantation; Male; Materials Testing; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology; Mice; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods; Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology; Myocytes, Cardiac / physiology; Pericardium; Rats; Swine
TL;DR: In rodent models of myocardial infarction, it is demonstrated that intrapericardial injection is an effective and safe method to deliver hydrogels containing induced pluripotent stem cells-derived cardiac progenitor cells or mesenchymal stem Cells-derived exosomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Publisher Correction: Exosome-eluting stents for vascular healing after ischaemic injury

Nature Biomedical Engineering, 5(10), 1239.

By: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, D. Shen n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, P. Dinh n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n

Contributors: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, D. Shen n, D. Zhu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, P. Dinh n, J. Cores n, K. Cheng n

Source: ORCID
Added: April 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Resuscitating the Field of Cardiac Regeneration: Seeking Answers from Basic Biology

Advanced Biology, 6(2), 2101133.

By: Y. Hsu n, K. Huang n & K. Cheng n

author keywords: cardiac hypertrophy; cardiomyogenesis; heart failure; regeneration
MeSH headings : Biology; Heart Failure / therapy; Humans; Prognosis; Regeneration; Stroke Volume; Ventricular Function, Left
TL;DR: In this review, numerous mediators involved in the pathogenesis of HF are summarized and the recent challenges and development in cardiac regenerative therapy that hold opportunities for future research and clinical translation are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 3, 2022

2020 journal article

An off-the-shelf artificial cardiac patch improves cardiac repair after myocardial infarction in rats and pigs

Science Translational Medicine, 12(538).

MeSH headings : Animals; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; Extracellular Matrix; Heart; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocardium; Rats; Swine
TL;DR: The artCP is a clinically feasible, easy-to-store, and cell-free alternative to myocardial repair using cell-based cardiac patches and supported cardiac recovery by reducing scarring, promoting angiomyogenesis, and boosting cardiac function. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: April 9, 2020

2020 journal article

Cardiac Stromal Cell Patch Integrated with Engineered Microvessels Improves Recovery from Myocardial Infarction in Rats and Pigs

ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 6(11), 6309–6320.

By: T. Su n, K. Huang n, K. Mathews n, V. Scharf n, S. Hu n, Z. Li n, B. Frame*, J. Cores n ...

author keywords: microfluidics; cardiac patch; cardiac stromal cells; myocardial infarction; porcine model
MeSH headings : Animals; Microvessels; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocytes, Cardiac; Neovascularization, Physiologic; Rats; Stromal Cells; Swine
TL;DR: It is shown that BMV-CSC patch transplantation significantly promoted cardiac function, reduced scar size, increased viable myocardial tissue, promoted neovascularization, and suppressed inflammation in rat and porcine MI models, demonstrating enhanced therapeutic efficacy compared to conventional cardiac stromal cell patches. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 11, 2020

2020 journal article

Dermal exosomes containing miR-218-5p promote hair regeneration by regulating beta-catenin signaling

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 6(30).

By: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, H. Lutz n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, J. Cores n, P. Dinh n, K. Cheng n

MeSH headings : Cells, Cultured; Exosomes; Hair; Hair Follicle; MicroRNAs / genetics; Regeneration; beta Catenin / genetics
TL;DR: Results revealed that DP spheroids are effective at inducing the progression of the hair follicle cycle from telogen to anagen compared with just DP cell or minoxidil treatment, and it was demonstrated that miR-218-5p was notably up-regulated in DP spheroid–derived exosomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 10, 2020

2020 journal article

Inhalation of lung spheroid cell secretome and exosomes promotes lung repair in pulmonary fibrosis

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 11(1).

By: P. Dinh n, D. Paudel n, H. Brochu n, K. Popowski n, M. Gracieux n, J. Cores n, K. Huang n, M. Hensley n ...

MeSH headings : Administration, Inhalation; Alveolar Epithelial Cells / drug effects; Alveolar Epithelial Cells / metabolism; Alveolar Epithelial Cells / pathology; Animals; Apoptosis / drug effects; Bleomycin / toxicity; Cell Proliferation; Disease Models, Animal; Exosomes / metabolism; Exosomes / transplantation; Humans; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / chemically induced; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / metabolism; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / pathology; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / therapy; Lung / cytology; Lung / metabolism; Lung Injury / chemically induced; Lung Injury / metabolism; Lung Injury / pathology; Lung Injury / therapy; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism; Mice; Myofibroblasts / cytology; Proteomics; Silicon Dioxide / toxicity; Spheroids, Cellular / metabolism
TL;DR: It is shown that the secretome and exosomes of lung spheroid cells is effective as inhalation treatment in rodent models of lung injury and fibrosis and superior to the counterparts derived from mesenchymal stem cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 23, 2020

2020 journal article

Targeted anti-IL-1 beta platelet microparticles for cardiac detoxing and repair

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 6(6).

By: Z. Li n, S. Hu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, J. Cores n & K. Cheng n

MeSH headings : Animals; Apoptosis; Blood Platelets / metabolism; Cell-Derived Microparticles / metabolism; Cytokines / metabolism; Disease Models, Animal; Humans; Immunohistochemistry; Inflammation Mediators / metabolism; Interleukin-1beta / antagonists & inhibitors; Mice; Models, Biological; Myocardial Infarction / etiology; Myocardial Infarction / metabolism; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Myocytes, Cardiac / metabolism; Protein Binding; Ventricular Remodeling
TL;DR: IL1-PM is a promising cardiac detoxification agent that removes cytotoxic IL-1β during AMI and induces therapeutic cardiac repair and protects the cardiomyocytes from apoptosis by neutralizing IL–1β and decreasing IL- 1β–driven caspase-3 activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 2, 2020

2020 journal article

Tumor cell-derived exosomes home to their cells of origin and can be used as Trojan horses to deliver cancer drugs

THERANOSTICS, 10(8), 3474–3487.

By: L. Qiao n, S. Hu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, Z. Li*, A. Vandergriff n, J. Cores n, P. Dinh n ...

author keywords: exosome; homing; integrin; doxorubicin; cancer therapy
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage; Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage; Cell Line, Tumor; Doxorubicin / administration & dosage; Doxorubicin / analogs & derivatives; Drug Delivery Systems; Exosomes / metabolism; HeLa Cells; Humans; Mice; Mice, Nude; Polyethylene Glycols / administration & dosage
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the exosomes' ability to target the parent cancer is a phenomenon that opens up new ways to devise targeted therapies to deliver anti-tumor drugs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 30, 2020

2019 journal article

Antibody-Armed Platelets for the Regenerative Targeting of Endogenous Stem Cells

NANO LETTERS, 19(3), 1883–1891.

By: D. Shen n, Z. Li n, S. Hu n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, H. Liang n, F. Liu n, K. Cheng n

author keywords: Myocardium infarction; platelets; endogenous stem cells; antibodies
MeSH headings : Animals; Antigens, CD34 / immunology; Blood Platelets / chemistry; Blood Platelets / immunology; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; Disease Models, Animal; Heart Injuries / genetics; Heart Injuries / pathology; Heart Injuries / therapy; Humans; Mice; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocardium / immunology; Myocardium / pathology; Stem Cells / immunology; Stem Cells / metabolism
TL;DR: Taking advantage of the natural infarct-homing ability of platelets, CD34 antibody-linked platelets (P-CD34) are engineered to capture circulating CD34-positive endogenous stem cells and direct them to the injured heart for effective heart repair. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2019 journal article

Bispecific Antibody Therapy for Effective Cardiac Repair through Redirection of Endogenous Stem Cells

ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS, 2(10).

By: K. Huang*, Z. Li n, T. Su n, D. Shen*, S. Hu n & K. Cheng n

author keywords: bispecific antibodies; immunotherapy; myocardial infarction; stem cells
TL;DR: In vivo studies in a mouse model with heart ischemia/reperfusion injury demonstrate the safety and therapeutic potency of SCRD BsAb, which supports cardiac recovery by reducing scarring, promoting angiomyogenesis, and boosting cardiac function. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 27, 2020

2019 journal article

Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Integrated with Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Secretome to Treat Endometrial Injury in a Rat Model of Asherman's Syndrome

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 8(14).

By: F. Liu n, S. Hu n, H. Yang n, Z. Li n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, S. Wang*, K. Cheng n

author keywords: Asherman's syndrome; endometrial injury; hyaluronic acid; mesenchymal stem cells; secretome
MeSH headings : Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Electrocoagulation; Endometrium / injuries; Female; Gynatresia / therapy; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / metabolism; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid / chemistry; Hydrogels / chemistry; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / metabolism; Pregnancy; Rats, Sprague-Dawley
TL;DR: The HA gel/MSC‐Sec treatment paradigm creates a sustained release system that repairs endometrial injury in rats and promotes viable pregnancy, and holds great potential for the treatment of AS. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 12, 2019

2019 chapter

Inhalation of Lung Spheroid Cell-Secretome and Exosomes Promotes Therapeutic Lung Repair in Rodent Models of Pulmonary Fibrosis

In A29 Emerging Concepts in Lung Fibrosis (Vol. 199, pp. 1225–1225).

By: P. Dinh n, D. Paudel n, H. Brochu n, J. Cores n, K. Huang n, M. Hensley n, E. Harrell n, A. Vandergriff n ...

Event: American Thoracic Society International Conference

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 23, 2023

2019 journal article

Needle-Free Injection of Exosomes Derived from Human Dermal Fibroblast Spheroids Ameliorates Skin Photoaging

ACS NANO, 13(10), 11273–11282.

By: S. Hu n, Z. Li n, J. Cores n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, P. Dinh n, K. Cheng n

author keywords: needle free injection; dermal fibroblasts; spheroids; exosomes; skin aging; microRNA
MeSH headings : Animals; Biopolymers / metabolism; Cell Proliferation / radiation effects; Cells, Cultured; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Exosomes / metabolism; Fibroblasts / metabolism; Humans; Mice; Mice, Nude; Skin / cytology; Skin / radiation effects; Skin Aging / radiation effects; Spheroids, Cellular / cytology; Spheroids, Cellular / radiation effects; Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 / metabolism; Transforming Growth Factor beta / metabolism; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / metabolism; Ultraviolet Rays; Wound Healing / radiation effects
TL;DR: Results indicate that exosomes from 3D cultured HDF spheroids have anti-skin-aging properties and the potential to prevent and treat cutaneous aging. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Platelet-Inspired Nanocells for Targeted Heart Repair After Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 29(4).

By: T. Su n, K. Huang n, H. Ma*, H. Liang n, P. Dinh n, J. Chen n, D. Shen n, T. Allen n ...

author keywords: biomimetics; drug delivery; ischemic injury; platelets; stromal cell secretome
TL;DR: A platelet‐inspired nanocell (PINC) that incorporates both prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)‐modified platelet membrane and cardiac stromal cell‐secreted factors to target the heart after I/R injury is introduced, which represents a promising therapeutic delivery platform for treating myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2019

2019 journal article

microRNA-21-5p dysregulation in exosomes derived from heart failure patients impairs regenerative potential

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 129(6), 2237–2250.

By: L. Qiao n, S. Hu n, S. Liu*, H. Zhang*, H. Ma*, K. Huang n, Z. Li n, T. Su n ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Exosomes / genetics; Exosomes / metabolism; Exosomes / pathology; Female; Heart / physiology; Heart Failure / genetics; Heart Failure / metabolism; Heart Failure / pathology; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / metabolism; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / pathology; Humans; Male; Mice; MicroRNAs / genetics; MicroRNAs / metabolism; Myocardium / metabolism; Myocardium / pathology; Myocytes, Cardiac / metabolism; Myocytes, Cardiac / pathology; Neovascularization, Physiologic; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / genetics; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / metabolism; Regeneration; Signal Transduction; Stromal Cells / metabolism; Stromal Cells / pathology
TL;DR: The heart failure pathological condition altered the miR cargos of cardiac-derived exosomes and impaired their regenerative activities, and mechanistic studies revealed that miR-21-5p augmented Akt kinase activity through the inhibition of phosphatase and tensin homolog. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2019

2018 journal article

A New Era of Cardiac Cell Therapy: Opportunities and Challenges

Advanced Healthcare Materials, 8(2), 1801011.

By: K. Huang n, S. Hu n & K. Cheng n

author keywords: cardiac patches; cell therapy; exosomes; injury targeting; microRNA; myocardial infarction; synthetic stem cells
MeSH headings : Animals; Biocompatible Materials / metabolism; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / methods; Endocarditis / metabolism; Endocarditis / therapy; Heart Diseases / metabolism; Heart Diseases / therapy; Humans; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / cytology; Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / physiology; Myocarditis / metabolism; Myocarditis / therapy; Myocardium / cytology; Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology; Myocytes, Cardiac / metabolism; Nanomedicine / methods; Paracrine Communication; Tissue Engineering / methods
TL;DR: The next generation of cell‐based MI therapies will identify and isolate cell products and derivatives, integrate them with biocompatible materials and technologies, and use them for the regeneration of damaged myocardial tissue. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 11, 2019

2018 journal article

Cardiac Stem Cell Patch Integrated with Microengineered Blood Vessels Promotes Cardiomyocyte Proliferation and Neovascularization after Acute Myocardial Infarction

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(39), 33088–33096.

By: T. Su n, K. Huang n, M. Daniele n, M. Hensley n, A. Young n, J. Tang n, T. Allen n, A. Vandergriff n ...

author keywords: microvessels; hydrodynamic focusing; cardiac stem cells; cardiomyocyte proliferation; angiogenesis; myocardial infarction
MeSH headings : Animals; Cells, Cultured; Female; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells; Humans; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocardium / cytology; Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology; Myocytes, Cardiac / physiology; Neovascularization, Physiologic / physiology; Rats; Rats, Nude; Stem Cells / cytology; Stem Cells / physiology
TL;DR: It is shown that the endothelialized BMVs mimicked the natural architecture and function of capillaries and that the resultant vascularized cardiac patch (BMV-CSC patch) exhibited equivalent release of paracrine factors compared to those of coculture of genuine human CSCs and HUVECs after 7 days of in vitro culture. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 29, 2018

2018 journal article

Cardiac cell-integrated microneedle patch for treating myocardial infarction

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 4(11).

By: J. Tang n, J. Wang n, K. Huang n, Y. Ye n, T. Su n, L. Qiao n, M. Hensley n, T. Caranasos* ...

MeSH headings : Animals; Cells, Cultured; Microtechnology; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology; Needles; Rats; Rats, Inbred WKY; Regeneration; Stromal Cells / cytology; Stromal Cells / transplantation; Swine; Tissue Engineering / instrumentation
TL;DR: The microneedle patch integrated with cardiac stromal cells (MN-CSCs) represents an innovative approach delivering therapeutic cells for heart regeneration and polymeric MNs are used to create “channels” between host myocardium and therapeutic CSCs to promote heart repair. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2018

2018 journal article

Concise Review: Is Cardiac Cell Therapy Dead? Embarrassing Trial Outcomes and New Directions for the Future

Stem Cells Translational Medicine, 7(4), 354–359.

By: J. Tang n, J. Cores n, K. Huang n, X. Cui*, L. Luo*, J. Zhang n, T. Li*, L. Qian*, K. Cheng n

author keywords: Myocardial injury; Stem cell therapy; Synthetic stem cells; Biomaterials
MeSH headings : Animals; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / methods; Heart / physiology; Heart Diseases / therapy; Humans; Regeneration / physiology; Stem Cell Transplantation / methods; Stem Cells / cytology
TL;DR: This concise review provides a brief introduction into stem cell therapies for ischemic heart disease, and summarizes cell‐based and cell‐free paradigms, their limitations, and the benefits of using them to target disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Mesenchymal Stem Cell/Red Blood Cell-Inspired Nanoparticle Therapy in Mice with Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Failure

ACS Nano, 12(7), 6536–6544.

By: H. Liang n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, Z. Li n, S. Hu n, P. Dinh n, E. Wrona n, C. Shao* ...

Contributors: H. Liang n, K. Huang n, T. Su n, Z. Li n, S. Hu n, P. Dinh n, E. Wrona n, C. Shao* ...

author keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; red blood cells; biomimetic; nanoparticles; membrane cloaking; liver failure
MeSH headings : Animals; Apoptosis; Biomimetic Materials / chemistry; Biomimetic Materials / therapeutic use; Carbon Tetrachloride; Cell Line; Cell Proliferation; Disease Models, Animal; Erythrocyte Membrane / chemistry; Humans; Liver Failure, Acute / chemically induced; Liver Failure, Acute / pathology; Liver Failure, Acute / physiopathology; Liver Failure, Acute / therapy; Liver Regeneration; Male; Mesenchymal Stem Cells / chemistry; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanoparticles / therapeutic use
TL;DR: This work fabricated a nanoparticle that carries the beneficial regenerative factors from mesenchymal stem cells and further coated it with the membranes of red blood cells to increase blood stability and promote liver cell proliferation in vitro and have lower internalization by macrophage cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 10, 2019

2018 journal article

Pretargeting and Bioorthogonal Click Chemistry-Mediated Endogenous Stem Cell Homing for Heart Repair

ACS NANO, 12(12), 12193–12200.

By: Z. Li n, D. Shen*, S. Hu n, T. Su n, K. Huang n, F. Liu n, L. Hou*, K. Cheng n

author keywords: pretargeting; bioorthogonal click chemistry; heart repair; endogenous stem cells; engineered antibodies
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibodies / administration & dosage; Antibodies / metabolism; Blood Vessels / metabolism; Blood Vessels / pathology; Cells, Cultured; Click Chemistry; Collagen / chemistry; Collagen / metabolism; Disease Models, Animal; Endothelial Progenitor Cells / cytology; Endothelial Progenitor Cells / metabolism; Heart Diseases / metabolism; Heart Diseases / therapy; Humans; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Molecular Structure; Stem Cell Transplantation; Stem Cells / cytology; Stem Cells / metabolism
TL;DR: In a mouse model of acute myocardial infarction, the in vivo results of cardiac function, heart morphometry, and immunohistochemistry assessment all confirmed effective heart repair by the PTBC system. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 14, 2019

2018 journal article

Targeted Treatment of Ischemic and Fibrotic Complications of Myocardial Infarction Using a Dual-Delivery Microgel Therapeutic

ACS Nano, 12(8), 7826–7837.

By: E. Mihalko n, K. Huang n, E. Sproul n, K. Cheng n & A. Brown n

author keywords: microgels; myocardial infarction; fibrin; fibrinolytic; fibrosis; ischemia reperfusion; drug delivery
MeSH headings : Acrylic Resins / chemical synthesis; Acrylic Resins / chemistry; Acrylic Resins / therapeutic use; Animals; Fibrosis / complications; Fibrosis / drug therapy; Fibrosis / metabolism; Ischemia / complications; Ischemia / drug therapy; Ischemia / metabolism; Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy; Myocardial Infarction / metabolism; Myocardial Infarction / pathology; Nanogels; Polyethylene Glycols / chemical synthesis; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / therapeutic use; Polyethyleneimine / chemical synthesis; Polyethyleneimine / chemistry; Polyethyleneimine / therapeutic use; Rats
TL;DR: In vivo and in vitro, FSNs localize to fibrin in injured heart tissue and, when loaded with tPA and Y-27632, showed significant improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction 2 and 4 weeks post-I/R as well as significantly decreased infarct size, α-smooth muscle actin expression, and connective tissue growth factor expression 4 weeks after the I/R. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 21, 2020

2018 journal article

Targeted repair of heart injury by stem cells fused with platelet nanovesicles

Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2(1), 17–26.

By: J. Tang n, T. Su n, K. Huang n, P. Dinh n, Z. Wang*, A. Vandergriff n, M. Hensley n, J. Cores n ...

TL;DR: The attachment of platelet nanovesicles to the surface of cardiac stem cells increases the retention of the cells delivered to the heart and reduces infarct size in rat and pig models of acute myocardial infarction. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Targeting regenerative exosomes to myocardial infarction using cardiac homing peptide

THERANOSTICS, 8(7), 1869–1878.

author keywords: Targeting; exosomes; cardiac regeneration; heart disease; myocardial infarction
MeSH headings : Administration, Intravenous; Animals; Biological Products / administration & dosage; Biological Products / pharmacokinetics; Biological Therapy / methods; Cell Survival; Disease Models, Animal; Echocardiography; Exosomes; Molecular Targeted Therapy / methods; Myocardial Infarction / therapy; Myocytes, Cardiac / drug effects; Myocytes, Cardiac / physiology; Peptides / administration & dosage; Peptides / pharmacokinetics; Rats; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: By targeting exosomes to the infarcted heart, there was a significant improvement in outcomes with reduced fibrosis and scar size, and increased cellular proliferation and angiogenesis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hydrodynamically Controlled Fabrication of Three-dimensional Microvasculature for Engineering Thick Vascularized Cardiac Tissues

Tissue Engineering Part A, 23(S1), 134–134.

By: T. Su, M. Daniele, P. Erb, K. Huang, M. Hensley, A. Young, T. Allen, A. Vandergriff ...

Event: 2017 TERMIS at Charlotte, NC on December 3-6, 2017

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: May 23, 2023

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: July 6th, 2023 11:42

grant July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
A Minimal-Invasively Injectable SynCSC Adhesive (MISA) for Aging Rats with Heart Failure
American Heart Association

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