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Bioinspired Materials Design Lab

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Mechanically Robust Biodegradable Stents With Theragenerative Vascular Responses via Combined 3D Printing and Janus Nanoengineering
Year
2026
Author
Jong Hwa Seo, Dong-Sung Won, Hyun Lee, Seojoon Bang, Hyeong Seok Kang, Ju Yeong Gwon, Chan Ho Moon, Ji Won Kim, Yubeen Park, Minho Kang, Dong Yun Lee, Donghyun Lim, Kisuk Yang, Gi Doo Cha, Soo-Hong Lee, Tae-Sik Jang, Jung-Hoon Park, Hyun-Do Jung*
Publication date
2026/6/19
Journal
Advanced Science
ISSN
2198-3844
Vol
13(34)
Page
e23965
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD), characterized by progressive occlusion of peripheral arteries, is a major global health concern associated with high risks of ischemic complications and limb dysfunction. Endovascular stenting remains a primary therapeutic approach; however, the development of biodegradable vascular stents that offer both sufficient mechanical resilience and antithrombotic, anti-restenotic surfaces remains challenging, especially in highly deformable peripheral vessels. Herein, a 3D-printed biodegradable drug-eluting stent (DES) based on biofunctional silica–polycaprolactone nanocomposites and Janus surface nanoengineering is presented. Sol–gel-derived silica incorporation and extrusion-based 3D printing yield stents with tuned radial strength, elliptical struts that reduce flow disturbance, and enhanced support for endothelial regeneration. Janus nanoengineering is achieved through tantalum (Ta) plasma immersion ion implantation. The resultant nano-Ta-enriched luminal surface promotes human umbilical vein endothelial cell adhesion and proliferation. Meanwhile, the abluminal layer, comprising sirolimus/poly-L-lactic acid and nano-Ta, suppresses vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, reduces platelet thrombosis, and minimizes the initial burst release of therapeutic agents. Comprehensive in vitro hemocompatibility and cytocompatibility studies, combined with in vivo evaluation in a PAD model, demonstrate improved patency, reduced neointimal hyperplasia, and favorable tissue responses. This 3D-printed, Janus-engineered DES represents a promising theragenerative platform for vascular tissue engineering.