Journal: Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
Article Title: Renovating Neural Networks With Viral‐Mediated Gene Transfer From A Tissue Contacting Matrix Mimic
doi: 10.1002/smll.202510539
Figure Lengend Snippet: Fmoc‐DDIKVAV hydrogel characterization. (A) HPLC analysis of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV. The chromatogram shows a distinct peak, indicating the sample's purity. (B) MS profile of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV hydrogel system. The spectrum highlights a predominant single component along with minor degradation products. (C) Optical image of generated Fmoc‐DDIKVAV. (D) The FTIR spectra of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV hydrogel system show a major peak around 1630 cm − 1 and a minor peak at 1690 cm − 1 , indicating anti‐parallel β‐sheet arrangements. (E) CD spectra of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV reveal β‐sheet structures, with significant transitions below 220 nm. (F) The TEM image reveals that the nanofibers are intertwined, creating fine fibrils; the scale bar represents 200 nm. (G) cryoSEM image of the nanofibers demonstrating the nano and microstructural network formed by the fibres. (H) The AFM image demonstrates the nanofibrous architecture of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV hydrogel. (I) The mesh size (ξ) (nm) of Fmoc‐DDIKVAV was determined using the equation from the theory of rubber elasticity. (J) Assessment of surface ζ‐potential in Fmoc‐DDIKVAV system using zetasizer. (K) Rheological analysis verifies that the fabricated hydrogel exhibits viscoelastic properties, as indicated by a storage modulus (G′) that exceeds the loss modulus (G″). (L) Conducting an oscillatory rheological test to observe the variations in the hydrogel's modulus over time, further illustrating its shear‐thinning characteristics. (M) Analysis of the SAP hydrogel's recovery process. This involved initially applying a low shear rate of 0.01 s −1 for 30 s, followed by a high shear rate of 100 s −1 for another 30 s, and concluding with a return to the initial low shear rate for 15 min. This procedure helps to understand how the hydrogel regains its original viscosity after the cessation of stress, (N) AAVDJ‐ release characteristic from the Fmoc‐SAP hydrogel biomaterial. The release pattern of the AAVDJ‐BDNF was analyzed through qPCR, quantifying vector‐encoded DNA in the Fmoc‐DDIKVAV hydrogel at specified intervals (1, 4, 8, 24, 48, 72, and 120 h). The presented data reflect the mean + SD, with three replicates at each timepoint. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA followed by Tukey's post‐hoc test to identify significant differences between groups, with **** indicating p < 0.0001 and ** signifying p < 0.01.
Article Snippet: Following the manufacturer's instructions, BDNF protein release was quantified using a Human/Mouse BDNF DuoSet ELISA kit (R&D Systems).
Techniques: Generated, Circular Dichroism, Shear, Viscosity, Plasmid Preparation