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ArticleMacromolecular bioscience2026

Serum-Integrated Dopamine-Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels for Injectable Soft-Tissue Microenvironment Modulation.

Vo Minh Quan, Thuy-Kieu Nguyen Thi, Khanh Linh Le, Bao-Han Nguyen-Ngoc, Phuong Le Thi, Khoi Minh Le, My-An Le Tran, Hoan Ngoc Doan, Thi-Hiep Nguyen

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Article in Macromolecular bioscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Vo Minh QuanLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6098-7837
Thuy-Kieu Nguyen ThiLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0698-6539
Khanh Linh LeLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2613-1062
Bao-Han Nguyen-NgocLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1329-7755
Phuong Le ThiInstitute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8776-2667
Khoi Minh LeLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7574-0245
My-An Le TranLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9124-5319
Hoan Ngoc DoanLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5473-6628
Thi-Hiep NguyenLab of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicines, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5843-4392

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Abstract

Hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels are widely used as injectable fillers for soft-tissue augmentation; however, most currently available formulations primarily provide structural support with limited biological activity. This work establishes design principles for integrating autologous biological components into catechol-based HA (DaHA) hydrogels and underscores the potential of DaHA-serum systems as bioactive injectable platforms. In this study, human whole serum was incorporated into DaHA hydrogels bsy replacing the aqueous phase during hydrogel preparation (0%-10% v/v). Serum incorporation accelerated gelation and altered the viscoelastic behavior of the resulting hydrogels while maintaining injectability through small-gauge needles. Rheological characterization demonstrated stable gel formation, shear recovery, and favorable mechanical properties, whereas moderate serum incorporation (under 10% v/v) preserved swelling behavior and structural stability. Sustained release of serum-derived proteins was observed for at least 8 days, indicating prolonged biochemical availability within the hydrogel matrix. In vitro studies using L929 fibroblasts demonstrated suitable cytocompatibility and enhanced cell survival under serum-free culture conditions. Subcutaneous implantation further confirmed good in vivo tolerance, minimal inflammatory response, and gradual tissue integration. These findings demonstrate that controlled incorporation of human serum provides a practical strategy for engineering bioactive catechol-based hydrogels while preserving the physicochemical properties required for injectable soft-tissue filler applications.

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Cellular MicroenvironmentDopamineHyaluronic AcidHydrogelsSerumAnimalsBiocompatible MaterialsCell LineCell SurvivalFibroblastsHumansMiceRheologyBiocompatible MaterialsDopamineHyaluronic AcidHydrogelsdopamine hydrogelsfillerhuman serumhyaluronic acidtissue engineering

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PMID42642874
PMCPMC13507377

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