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Phewchan P, Laoruengthana A, Lamlertthon S, Tiyaboonchai W. Injectable vancomycin-loaded silk fibroin/methylcellulose containing calcium phosphate-based in situ thermosensitive hydrogel for local treatment of osteomyelitis: Fabrication, characterization, and in vitro performance evaluation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:2210-2224. [PMID: 38984391 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The conventional treatment of osteomyelitis with antibiotic-loaded nondegradable polymethylmethacrylate (ATB-PMMA) beads has certain limitations, including impeded bone reconstruction and the need for secondary surgery. To overcome this challenge, this study aimed to develop and characterize an injectable vancomycin-loaded silk fibroin/methylcellulose containing calcium phosphate-based in situ thermosensitive hydrogel (VC-SF/MC-CAPs). The VC-SF/MC-CAPs solution can be easily administered at room temperature with a low injectability force of ≤30 N and a high vancomycin (VC) content of ~96%. Additionally, at physiological temperature (37 °C), the solution could transform into a rigid hydrogel within 7 minutes. In vitro drug release performed under both physiological (pH 7.4) and infection conditions (pH 4.5) revealed a prolonged release pattern of VC-SF/MC-CAPs following the Peppas-Sahlin kinetic model. In addition, the released VC from VC-SF/MC-CAPs hydrogels exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus for a period exceeding 35 days, as characterized by the disk diffusion assay. Furthermore, at pH 7.4, the VC-SF/MC-CAPs demonstrated >60% degradation within 35 days. Importantly, when exposed to physiological pH conditions, CAPs are transformed into bioactive hydroxyapatite, which benefits bone formation. Therefore, VC-SF/MC-CAPs showed significant potential as a local drug delivery system for treating osteomyelitis.
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- Premchirakorn Phewchan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- The Center of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Pérez-Lloret M, Reidy E, Lozano-Pérez AA, Marchal JA, Lens PNL, Ryan AE, Erxleben A. Auranofin loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles for colorectal cancer treatment. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01719-2. [PMID: 39382824 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01719-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths worldwide and the prevalence in young people especially is increasing annually. In the search for innovative approaches to treat the disease, drug delivery systems (DDS) are promising owing to their unique properties, which allow improved therapeutic results with lower drug concentrations, overcoming drug resistance and at the same time potentially reducing side effects. Silk fibroin is a biopolymer that can be processed to obtain biocompatible and biodegradable nanoparticles that can be efficiently loaded by surface adsorption with small-molecule therapeutics and allow their transport and sustained release by modulating their pharmacokinetics. Auranofin (AF) has recently been repurposed for its strong anticancer activity and is currently in clinical trials. Its mechanism of action is through the inhibition of thioredoxin reductase enzymes, which play an essential role in several intracellular processes and are overexpressed in some tumours. Taking into account that AF has a low solubility in water, we propose silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFN) as AF carrier in order to improve its bioavailability, increasing cellular absorption and preventing its degradation or avoiding some resistance mechanisms. Here we report the preparation and characterization of a new formulation of AF-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFN-AF), its functionalization with FITC for the analysis of cellular uptake, as well as its cytotoxic activity against cell lines of human colorectal cancer (HT29 and HCT116) in both 2D and 3D cell cultures. 3D spheroid models provide a 3D environment which mimics the 3D aspects of CRC observed in vivo and represents an effective 3D environment to screen therapeutics for the treatment of CRC. The loaded nanoparticles showed a spherical morphology with a hydrodynamic diameter of ~ 160 nm and good stability in aqueous solution due to their negative surface charges. FESEM-EDX analysis revealed a homogeneous distribution of Au clusters with high electron density on the surface of the nanoparticles. SFN-AF incubated in phosphate buffer at 37 °C released 77% of the loaded AF over 10 days, showing an initial burst and then sustained release. Flow cytometry analysis showed that FITC-SFN-AF was efficiently internalized by both cell lines, which was confirmed by confocal microscopy imaging. SFN enhanced the cytotoxicity of AF in 2D cultures in both CRC lines. Promising results were also obtained in 3D culture paving the way for future application of this strategy as a therapy for CRC.
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- Marta Pérez-Lloret
- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91TK33, Ireland
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- Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and health Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91TK33, Ireland
- CÚRAM Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- Lambe Institute for Translational Research, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and health Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Departamento de Biotecnología Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental, Murcia, 30150, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB)-Arrixaca, Murcia, 30120, Spain
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, 18016, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs. GRANADA), Granada, 18012, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Granada, 18016, Spain
- BioFab i3D-Biofabrication and 3D (Bio)Printing Laboratory, University of Granada, Granada, 18100, Spain
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91TK33, Ireland
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- Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and health Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91TK33, Ireland.
- CÚRAM Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91TK33, Ireland.
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Daneshvar A, Farokhi M, Bonakdar S, Vossoughi M. Synthesis and characterization of injectable thermosensitive hydrogel based on Pluronic-grafted silk fibroin copolymer containing hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as potential for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134412. [PMID: 39097043 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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Injectable hydrogels are promising for bone tissue engineering due to their minimally invasive application and adaptability to irregular defects. This study presents the development of pluronic grafted silk fibroin (PF-127-g-SF), a temperature-sensitive graft copolymer synthesized from SF and modified PF-127 via a carbodiimide coupling reaction. The PF-127-g-SF copolymer exhibited a higher sol-gel transition temperature (34 °C at 16 % w/v) compared to PF-127 (23 °C), making it suitable for injectable applications. It also showed improved flexibility and strength, with a yielding point increase from <10 % to nearly 30 %. Unlike PF-127 gel, which degrades within 72 h in aqueous media, the PF-127-g-SF copolymer maintained a stable gel structure for over two weeks due to its robust crosslinked hydrogel network. Incorporating hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (n-HA) into the hydrogel reduced pore size and decreased swelling and degradation rates, extending structural stability to four weeks. Increasing n-HA concentration from 0 % to 20 % reduced porosity from 80 % to 66 %. Rheological studies indicated that n-HA enhanced the scaffold's strength and mechanical properties without altering gelation temperature. Cellular studies with MG-63 cells showed that n-HA concentration influenced cell viability and mineralization, highlighting the scaffold's potential in bone tissue engineering.
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- Anahita Daneshvar
- Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institute for Convergence Science & Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 14588-89694, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institute for Convergence Science & Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 14588-89694, Iran; Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Naser SS, Gupta A, Choudhury A, Yadav A, Sinha A, Kirti A, Singh D, Kujawska M, Kaushik NK, Ghosh A, De S, Verma SK. Biophysical translational paradigm of polymeric nanoparticle: Embarked advancement to brain tumor therapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117372. [PMID: 39208668 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Polymeric nanoparticles have emerged as promising contenders for addressing the intricate challenges encountered in brain tumor therapy due to their distinctive attributes, including adjustable size, biocompatibility, and controlled drug release kinetics. This review comprehensively delves into the latest developments in synthesizing, characterizing, and applying polymeric nanoparticles explicitly tailored for brain tumor therapy. Various synthesis methodologies, such as emulsion polymerization, nanoprecipitation, and template-assisted fabrication, are scrutinized within the context of brain tumor targeting, elucidating their advantages and limitations concerning traversing the blood-brain barrier. Furthermore, strategies pertaining to surface modification and functionalization are expounded upon to augment the stability, biocompatibility, and targeting prowess of polymeric nanoparticles amidst the intricate milieu of the brain microenvironment. Characterization techniques encompassing dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and spectroscopic methods are scrutinized to evaluate the physicochemical attributes of polymeric nanoparticles engineered for brain tumor therapy. Moreover, a comprehensive exploration of the manifold applications of polymeric nanoparticles encompassing drug delivery, gene therapy, imaging, and combination therapies for brain tumours is undertaken. Special emphasis is placed on the encapsulation of diverse therapeutics within polymeric nanoparticles, thereby shielding them from degradation and enabling precise targeting within the brain. Additionally, recent advancements in stimuli-responsive and multifunctional polymeric nanoparticles are probed for their potential in personalized medicine and theranostics tailored for brain tumours. In essence, this review furnishes an all-encompassing overview of the recent strides made in tailoring polymeric nanoparticles for brain tumor therapy, illuminating their synthesis, characterization, and multifaceted application.
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- Shaikh Sheeran Naser
- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, Uppsala SE-751 20, Sweden
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, South Korea.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, Uppsala SE-751 20, Sweden.
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Brainware University, 398, Ramkrishnapur Road, Kolkata 700125, India.
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India.
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Gutierrez-Contreras R, Fernandez-Gutierrez M, Olalla-Perez P, De La Hoz A, Marcos S. Comparative Analysis of Silk Fibroin Membranes across Cross-Linking Methods: Processing and Characterization. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:38452-38461. [PMID: 39310141 PMCID: PMC11411691 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Silk fibroin (SF) extracted from silkworm silk can be transformed into transparent membranes with well-suited physical properties for ophthalmic applications. There is ample literature on the fabrication and characterization of SF-based membranes; however, the use of diverse SF extraction protocols and characterization methods or their settings makes it difficult to compare different silk membrane properties across studies. In this work, we fabricated 10 families of SF-based membranes by physical cross-linking and one non-cross-linked as a control. We evaluated transparency (ranging from 84.5 to 95.3% in the visible spectrum), enzyme stability (from 24 h to 200 days in protease XIV), decomposition temperature (280-290 °C), water uptake (40-60%), Young's modulus (8-30 MPa), roughness (1.6-22.7 nm), and FTIR spectra for the secondary structure. We found correlation between water uptake and the Young's modulus (the lower the water uptake, the higher the Young's modulus) and a relationship between membrane stability in protease XIV and the secondary structure of the proteins. Higher surface roughness and faster degradation were found in membranes cross-linked with polyethylene glycol, and conversely, lower roughness and lower degradation were found in methanol, ethanol, or isopropanol crossed-link membranes. This ample compilation of materials and their characterization will aid in the selection of a SF-based material according to the needs of the application.
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- Rocio Gutierrez-Contreras
- Instituto
de Óptica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas (IO-CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
- Universidad
Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Instituto
de Óptica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas (IO-CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Óptica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas (IO-CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Óptica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas (IO-CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Instituto
de Óptica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas (IO-CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
- Center
for Visual Science, Flaum Eye Institute, Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, United States
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Basu P, Banerjee A, Okoro PD, Masoumi A, Kanjilal B, Akbari M, Martins-Green M, Armstrong DG, Noshadi I. Integration of Functional Polymers and Biosensors to Enhance Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401461. [PMID: 39235365 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Biosensors have led to breakthroughs in the treatment of chronic wounds. Since the discovery of the oxygen electrode by Clarke, biosensors have evolved into the design of smart bandages that dispense drugs to treat wounds in response to physiological factors, such as pH or glucose concentration, which indicate pathogenic tendencies. Aptamer-based biosensors have helped identify and characterize pathogenic bacteria in wounds that often form antibiotic-resistant biofilms. Several functional polymers have served as indispensable parts of the fabrication of these biosensors. Beginning with natural polymers such as alginate, chitosan, and silk-based fibroin, which are biodegradable and absorptive, advances have been made in formulating biocompatible synthetic polymers such as polyurethane and polyethylene glycol designed to reduce non-specific binding of proteins and cells, making biosensors less painful or cumbersome for patient use. Recently, polycaprolactone has been developed, which offers ductility and a large surface-area-to-volume ratio. There is still room for advances in the fabrication and use of biosensors for wound healing and in this review, the trend in developing biosensors from biomarker detection to smart dressings to the incorporation of machine learning in designing customized wound patches while making application easier is highlighted and can be used for a long time.
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- Proma Basu
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Cellular and Systems Biology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA
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Hassan MA, Basha AA, Eraky M, Abbas E, El-Samad LM. Advancements in silk fibroin and silk sericin-based biomaterial applications for cancer therapy and wound dressing formulation: A comprehensive review. Int J Pharm 2024; 662:124494. [PMID: 39038721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Silks are a class of proteins generated naturally by different arthropods, including silkworms, spiders, scorpions, mites, wasps, and bees. This review discusses the silk fibroin and silk sericin fabricated by Bombyx mori silkworm as versatile fibers. This silk fiber is predominantly composed of hydrophobic silk fibroin and hydrophilic silk sericin. Fibroin is defined as a structural protein that bestows silk with strength, while sericin is characterized as a gum-like protein, tying the two fibrous proteins together and endowing silk proteins with elasticity. Due to their versatile structures, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, they could be tailored into intricate structures to warrant particular demands. The intrinsic functional groups of both proteins enable their functionalization and cross-linking with various biomaterials to endow the matrix with favorable antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Depending on the target applications, they can be integrated with other materials to formulate nanofibrous, hydrogels, films, and micro-nanoparticles. Given the outstanding biological and controllable physicochemical features of fibroin and sericin, they could be exploited in pharmaceutical applications involving tissue engineering, wound repair, drug delivery, and cancer therapy. This review comprehensively discusses the advancements in the implementation of different formulations of silk fibroin and sericin in wound healing and drug delivery systems, particularly for cancer treatment.
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- Mohamed A Hassan
- Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, P.O. Box: 21934 Alexandria, Egypt; University Medical Center Göttingen, Georg-August-University, 37073 Göttingen, Germany.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, China
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt
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Ding Y, Zhu Z, Zhang X, Wang J. Novel Functional Dressing Materials for Intraoral Wound Care. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400912. [PMID: 38716872 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Intraoral wounds represent a particularly challenging category of mucosal and hard tissue injuries, characterized by the unique structures, complex environment, and distinctive healing processes within the oral cavity. They have a common occurrence yet frequently inflict significant inconvenience and pain on patients, causing a serious decline in the quality of life. A variety of novel functional dressings specifically designed for the moist and dynamic oral environment have been developed and realized accelerated and improved wound healing. Thoroughly analyzing and summarizing these materials is of paramount importance in enhancing the understanding and proficiently managing intraoral wounds. In this review, the particular processes and unique characteristics of intraoral wound healing are firstly described. Up-to-date knowledge of various forms, properties, and applications of existing products are then intensively discussed, which are categorized into animal products, plant extracts, natural polymers, and synthetic products. To conclude, this review presents a comprehensive framework of currently available functional intraoral wound dressings, with an aim to provoke inspiration of future studies to design more convenient and versatile materials.
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- Yutang Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Li J, Lan T, Guo Q, Zhang C, Lu X, Hu X, Shen X, Zhang Y. Mitochondria-Targeted Natural Antioxidant Nanosystem for Diabetic Vascular Calcification Therapy. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:4329-4343. [PMID: 38833553 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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The development of nanotherapy targeting mitochondria to alleviate oxidative stress is a critical therapeutic strategy for vascular calcification (VC) in diabetes. In this study, we engineered mitochondria-targeted nanodrugs (T4O@TPP/PEG-PLGA) utilizing terpinen-4-ol (T4O) as a natural antioxidant and mitochondrial protector, PEG-PLGA as the nanocarrier, and triphenylphosphine (TPP) as the mitochondrial targeting ligand. In vitro assessments demonstrated enhanced cellular uptake of T4O@TPP/PEG-PLGA, with effective mitochondrial targeting. This nanodrug successfully reduced oxidative stress induced by high glucose levels in vascular smooth muscle cells. In vivo studies showed prolonged retention of the nanomaterials in the thoracic aorta for up to 24 h. Importantly, experiments in diabetic VC models underscored the potent antioxidant properties of T4O@TPP/PEG-PLGA, as evidenced by its ability to mitigate VC and restore mitochondrial morphology. These results suggest that these nanodrugs could be a promising strategy for managing diabetic VC.
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- Jinjin Li
- The Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- College of Ethnic Medicine, Guizhou Minzu University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, The Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Guizhou Provincial Scientific and Technologic Innovation Base ([2023]003), Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, The Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Guizhou Provincial Scientific and Technologic Innovation Base ([2023]003), Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, The Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Guizhou Provincial Scientific and Technologic Innovation Base ([2023]003), Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Department of Pharmacology of Materia Medica (The High Efficacy Application of Natural Medicinal Resources Engineering Center of Guizhou Province, The Key Laboratory of Optimal Utilization of Natural Medicine Resources), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Guizhou Provincial Scientific and Technologic Innovation Base ([2023]003), Guizhou Medical University, University Town, Guian New District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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Yu H, Chen G, Li L, Wei G, Li Y, Xiong S, Qi X. Spider minor ampullate silk protein nanoparticles: an effective protein delivery system capable of enhancing systemic immune responses. MedComm (Beijing) 2024; 5:e573. [PMID: 38882211 PMCID: PMC11179522 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Spider silk proteins (spidroins) are particularly attractive due to their excellent biocompatibility. Spider can produce up to seven different types of spidroins, each with unique properties and functions. Spider minor ampullate silk protein (MiSp) might be particularly interesting for biomedical applications, as the constituent silk is mechanically strong and does not super-contract in water, attributed to its amino acid composition. In this study, we evaluate the potential of recombinant nanoparticles derived from Araneus ventricosus MiSp as a protein delivery carrier. The MiSp-based nanoparticles were able to serve as an effective delivery system, achieving nearly 100% efficiency in loading the model protein lysozyme, and displayed a sustained release profile at physiological pH. These nanoparticles could significantly improve the delivery efficacy of the model proteins through different administration routes. Furthermore, nanoparticles loaded with model protein antigen lysozyme after subcutaneous or intramuscular administration could enhance antigen-specific immune responses in mouse models, through a mechanism involving antigen-depot effects at the injection site, long-term antigen persistence, and efficient uptake by dendritic cells as well as internalization by lymph nodes. These findings highlight the transnational potential of MiSp-based nanoparticle system for protein drug and vaccine delivery.
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- Hairui Yu
- The Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou China
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- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition Karolinska Institutet Huddinge Sweden
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- The Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou China
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- The Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou China
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- Department of Neurosurgery Changhai Hospital Naval Medical University Shanghai China
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- The Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou China
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- The Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences Soochow University Suzhou China
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Strenge JT, Smeets R, Nemati F, Fuest S, Rhode SC, Stuermer EK. Biodegradable Silk Fibroin Matrices for Wound Closure in a Human 3D Ex Vivo Approach. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3004. [PMID: 38930373 PMCID: PMC11205513 DOI: 10.3390/ma17123004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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In this study, the potential of silk fibroin biomaterials for enhancing wound healing is explored, focusing on their integration into a human 3D ex vivo wound model derived from abdominoplasties. For this purpose, cast silk fibroin membranes and electrospun nonwoven matrices from Bombyx mori silk cocoons were compared to untreated controls over 20 days. Keratinocyte behavior and wound healing were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively by histomorphometric and immune histochemical methods (HE, Ki67, TUNEL). Findings reveal rapid keratinocyte proliferation on both silk fibroin membrane and nonwoven matrices, along with enhanced infiltration in the matrix, suggesting improved early wound closure. Silk fibroin membranes exhibited a significantly improved early regeneration, followed by nonwoven matrices (p < 0.05) compared to untreated wounds, resulting in the formation of multi-layered epidermal structures with complete regeneration. Overall, the materials demonstrated excellent biocompatibility, supporting cell activity with no signs of increased apoptosis or early degradation. These results underscore silk fibroin's potential in clinical wound care, particularly in tissue integration and re-epithelialization, offering valuable insights for advanced and-as a result of the electrospinning technique-individual wound care development. Furthermore, the use of an ex vivo wound model appears to be a viable option for pre-clinical testing.
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- Jan Tinson Strenge
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (J.T.S.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (J.T.S.); (R.S.)
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (F.N.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (F.N.); (S.F.)
- Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, Hamburg University, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Regenerative Orofacial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (F.N.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Department for Vascular Medicine, Translational Wound Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Indrakumar S, Dash TK, Mishra V, Tandon B, Chatterjee K. Silk Fibroin and Its Nanocomposites for Wound Care: A Comprehensive Review. ACS POLYMERS AU 2024; 4:168-188. [PMID: 38882037 PMCID: PMC11177305 DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.3c00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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For most individuals, wound healing is a highly organized, straightforward process, wherein the body transitions through different phases in a timely manner. However, there are instances where external intervention becomes necessary to support and facilitate different phases of the body's innate healing mechanism. Furthermore, in developing countries, the cost of the intervention significantly impacts access to treatment options as affordability becomes a determining factor. This is particularly true in cases of long-term wound treatment and management, such as chronic wounds and infections. Silk fibroin (SF) and its nanocomposites have emerged as promising biomaterials with potent wound-healing activity. Driven by this motivation, this Review presents a critical overview of the recent advancements in different aspects of wound care using SF and SF-based nanocomposites. In this context, we explore various formats of hemostats and assess their suitability for different bleeding situations. The subsequent sections discuss the primary causes of nonhealing wounds, i.e., prolonged inflammation and infections. Herein, different treatment strategies to achieve immunomodulatory and antibacterial properties in a wound dressing were reviewed. Despite exhibiting excellent pro-healing properties, few silk-based products reach the market. This Review concludes by highlighting the bottlenecks in translating silk-based products into the market and the prospects for the future.
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- Sushma Indrakumar
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt. Ltd., Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Ghanbari Hassan Kiadeh S, Rahaiee S, Azizi H, Govahi M. The synthesis of broccoli sprout extract-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles as efficient drug delivery vehicles: development and characterization. Pharm Dev Technol 2024; 29:359-370. [PMID: 38546461 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2024.2336101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Targeted drug delivery of biological molecules using the development of biocompatible, non-toxic and biodegradable nanocarriers can be a promising method for cancer therapy. In this study, silk fibroin protein nanoparticles (SFPNPs) were synthesized as a targeted delivery system for sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract (BSE). The BSE-loaded SFPNPs were conjugated with polyethylene glycol and folic acid, and then their physicochemical properties were characterized via UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, DLS, FE-SEM and EDX analyses. In vitro, the release profile, antioxidant and anticancer activities of NPs were also studied. The FE-SEM and DLS analyses indicated stable NPs with an average size of 88.5 nm and high zeta potential (-32 mV). The sulforaphane release profile from NPs was pH-dependent, with the maximum release value (70%) observed in simulated intestinal fluid (pH = 7.4). Encapsulation of BSE also decreased the release rate of sulforaphane from the capsules compared to free BSE. In vitro cytotoxicity of BSE and NPs on breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7) was concentration-dependent, and the IC50 for BSE and NPs were 54 and 210 μg ml-1, respectively. Moreover, the NPs demonstrated no appreciable cytotoxicity in normal mouse fibroblast (L929) cell lines. These results indicated that biocompatible NPs synthesized as controlled and long-term targeted drug delivery systems can be a potential candidate for breast cancer therapy.
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- Saeed Ghanbari Hassan Kiadeh
- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
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- Department of Nano Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
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- Department of Nano Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran
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Škrbić J, Spasojević L, Sharipova A, Aidarova S, Babayev A, Sarsembekova R, Popović L, Bučko S, Milinković Budinčić J, Fraj J, Petrović L, Katona J. Investigation of Silk Fibroin/Poly(Acrylic Acid) Interactions in Aqueous Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:936. [PMID: 38611194 PMCID: PMC11013473 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Silk fibroin (SF) is a protein with many outstanding properties (superior biocompatibility, mechanical strength, etc.) and is often used in many advanced applications (epidermal sensors, tissue engineering, etc.). The properties of SF-based biomaterials may additionally be tuned by SF interactions with other (bio)polymers. Being a weak amphoteric polyelectrolyte, SF may form polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) with other polyelectrolytes of opposite charge, such as poly(acrylic acid) (PAA). PAA is a widely used, biocompatible, synthetic polyanion. Here, we investigate PEC formation between SF and PAA of two different molecular weights (MWs), low and high, using various techniques (turbidimetry, zeta potential measurements, capillary viscometry, and tensiometry). The colloidal properties of SF isolated from Bombyx mori and of PAAs (MW, overlap concentration, the influence of pH on zeta potential, adsorption at air/water interface) were determined to identify conditions for the SF-PAA electrostatic interaction. It was shown that SF-PAA PEC formation takes place at different SF:PAA ratios, at pH 3, for both high and low MW PAA. SF-PAA PEC's properties (phase separation, charge, and surface activity) are influenced by the SF:PAA mass ratio and/or the MW of PAA. The findings on the interactions contribute to the future development of SP-PAA PEC-based films and bioadhesives with tailored properties.
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- Jelena Škrbić
- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Mining and Metallurgical Institute, Satbayev University, Satbayev str. 22a, 050013 Almaty, Kazakhstan;
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- Petroleum Engineering Institute “One Belt, One Road”, Kazakh–British Technical University, Tole bi str. 59, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan; (S.A.); (A.B.); (R.S.)
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- Petroleum Engineering Institute “One Belt, One Road”, Kazakh–British Technical University, Tole bi str. 59, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan; (S.A.); (A.B.); (R.S.)
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- Petroleum Engineering Institute “One Belt, One Road”, Kazakh–British Technical University, Tole bi str. 59, 050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan; (S.A.); (A.B.); (R.S.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (L.S.); (L.P.); (J.M.B.); (J.F.); (L.P.); (J.K.)
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Fattahi N, Gorgannezhad L, Masoule SF, Babanejad N, Ramazani A, Raoufi M, Sharifikolouei E, Foroumadi A, Khoobi M. PEI-based functional materials: Fabrication techniques, properties, and biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 325:103119. [PMID: 38447243 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cationic polymers have recently attracted considerable interest as research breakthroughs for various industrial and biomedical applications. They are particularly interesting due to their highly positive charges, acceptable physicochemical properties, and ability to undergo further modifications, making them attractive candidates for biomedical applications. Polyethyleneimines (PEIs), as the most extensively utilized polymers, are one of the valuable and prominent classes of polycations. Owing to their flexible polymeric chains, broad molecular weight (MW) distribution, and repetitive structural units, their customization for functional composites is more feasible. The specific beneficial attributes of PEIs could be introduced by purposeful functionalization or modification, long service life, biocompatibility, and distinct geometry. Therefore, PEIs have significant potential in biotechnology, medicine, and bioscience. In this review, we present the advances in PEI-based nanomaterials, their transfection efficiency, and their toxicity over the past few years. Furthermore, the potential and suitability of PEIs for various applications are highlighted and discussed in detail. This review aims to inspire readers to investigate innovative approaches for the design and development of next-generation PEI-based nanomaterials possessing cutting-edge functionalities and appealing characteristics.
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- Nadia Fattahi
- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran
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- College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin (TO), Italy
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran; Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Fang C, You Y, Luo F, Li Z, Shen Y, Wang F, Zhang J, Gan RY, Ye Y. Silk Fibroin Encapsulated Icariin Nanoparticles Mitigate Bisphenol A-Induced Spermatogenesis Dysfunction. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302899. [PMID: 37940136 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a prevalent endocrine disruptor found in natural environments. Exposure to BPA has been associated with male infertility. The natural phytochemical icariin (ICA) has demonstrated significant promise for the treatment of male infertility. However, its effectiveness is limited due to its low bioavailability, poor water solubility, and insufficient targeting abilities. Herein, novel nanoparticles are generated from the natural silk fibroin, which are used to load ICA. The efficient drug delivery system (ICA-SNPs) result in significantly focused drug distribution to spermatogonium, enhancing the anti-infertility properties of ICA, and can effectively mitigate spermatogenesis dysfunction induced by BPA, control serum sex hormone levels, and enhance testicular ultrastructure. Additionally, the ICA-SNPs restore spermatogenesis dysfunction primarily via the hormone biosynthesis, spermatogonium meiosis process, and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
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- Chunyan Fang
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China
- Tea Research Institute, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Key Laboratory for Sericulture Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China
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- Principal Scientist, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, Singapore, 138669, Singapore
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 2, Singapore, 117542, Singapore
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- Tea Research Institute, Tea Refining and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, 610066, China
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Eweje F, Walsh ML, Ahmad K, Ibrahim V, Alrefai A, Chen J, Chaikof EL. Protein-based nanoparticles for therapeutic nucleic acid delivery. Biomaterials 2024; 305:122464. [PMID: 38181574 PMCID: PMC10872380 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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To realize the full potential of emerging nucleic acid therapies, there is a need for effective delivery agents to transport cargo to cells of interest. Protein materials exhibit several unique properties, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, ease of functionalization via recombinant and chemical modifications, among other features, which establish a promising basis for therapeutic nucleic acid delivery systems. In this review, we highlight progress made in the use of non-viral protein-based nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery in vitro and in vivo, while elaborating on key physicochemical properties that have enabled the use of these materials for nanoparticle formulation and drug delivery. To conclude, we comment on the prospects and unresolved challenges associated with the translation of protein-based nucleic acid delivery systems for therapeutic applications.
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- Feyisayo Eweje
- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA; Harvard and MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA; Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program, Boston, MA, USA, 02115; Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA; Harvard and MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA; Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program, Boston, MA, USA, 02115
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA; Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA; Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Babaluei M, Mojarab Y, Mottaghitalab F, Saeb MR, Farokhi M. Conductive hydrogels based on tragacanth and silk fibroin containing dopamine functionalized carboxyl-capped aniline pentamer: Merging hemostasis, antibacterial, and anti-oxidant properties into a multifunctional hydrogel for burn wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129932. [PMID: 38309399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Hydrogels possessing both conductive characteristics and notable antibacterial and antioxidant properties hold considerable significance within the realm of wound healing and recovery. The object of current study is the development of conductive hydrogels with antibacterial and antioxidant properties, emphasizing their potential for effective wound healing, especially in treating third-degree burns. For this purpose, various conductive hydrogels are developed based on tragacanth and silk fibroin, with variable dopamine functionalized carboxyl-capped aniline pentamer (CAP@DA). The FTIR analysis confirms that the CAP powder was successfully synthesized and modified with DA. The results show that the incorporation of CAP@DA into hydrogels can increase the porosity and swellability of the hydrogels. Additionally, the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of the hydrogels are also improved. The release of vancomycin from the hydrogels is sustained over time, and the hydrogels are effective in inhibiting the growth of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In vitro cell studies of the hydrogels show that all hydrogels are biocompatible and support cell attachment. The hydrogels' tissue adhesiveness yielded a satisfactory hemostatic outcome in a rat-liver injury model. The third-degree burn was created on the dorsal back paravertebral region of the rats and then grafted with hydrogels. The burn was monitored for 3, 7, and 14 days to evaluate the efficacy of the hydrogel in promoting wound healing. The hydrogels revealed treatment effect, resulting in enhancements in wound closure, dermal collagen matrix production, new blood formation, and anti-inflammatory properties. Better results were obtained for hydrogel with increasing CAP@DA. In summary, the multifunctional conducive hydrogel, featuring potent antibacterial properties, markedly facilitated the wound regeneration process.
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Gdańsk, J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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Feng K, Li X, Bai Y, Zhang D, Tian L. Mechanisms of cancer cell death induction by triptolide: A comprehensive overview. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24335. [PMID: 38293343 PMCID: PMC10826740 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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The need for naturally occurring constituents is driven by the rise in the cancer prevalence and the unpleasant side effects associated with chemotherapeutics. Triptolide, the primary active component of "Tripterygium Wilfordii", has exploited for biological mechanisms and therapeutic potential against various tumors. Based on the recent pre-clinical investigations, triptolide is linked to the induction of death of cancerous cells by triggering cellular apoptosis via inhibiting heat shock protein expression (HSP70), and cyclin dependent kinase (CDKs) by up regulating expression of P21. MKP1, histone methyl transferases and RNA polymerases have all recently identified as potential targets of triptolide in cells. Autophagy, AKT signaling pathway and various pathways involving targeted proteins such as A-disintegrin & metalloprotease-10 (ADAM10), Polycystin-2 (PC-2), dCTP pyro-phosphatase 1 (DCTP1), peroxiredoxin-I (Prx-I), TAK1 binding protein (TAB1), kinase subunit (DNA-PKcs) and the xeroderma-pigmentosum B (XPB or ERCC3) have been exploited. Besides that, triptolide is responsible for enhancing the effectiveness of various chemotherapeutics. In addition, several triptolide moieties, including minnelide and LLDT8, have progressed in investigations on humans for the treatment of cancer. Targeted strategies, such as triptolide conjugation with ligands or triptolide loaded nano-carriers, are efficient techniques to confront toxicities associated with triptolide. We expect and anticipate that advances in near future, regarding combination therapies of triptolide, might be beneficial against cancerous cells.
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- Ke Feng
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of General Surgery Baishan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Baishan, 134300, China
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- Department of Lung Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130000, China
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Matthew SL, Seib FP. Silk Bioconjugates: From Chemistry and Concept to Application. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:12-28. [PMID: 36706352 PMCID: PMC10777352 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Medical silks have captured global interest. While silk sutures have a long track record in humans, silk bioconjugates are still in preclinical development. This perspective examines key advances in silk bioconjugation, including the fabrication of silk-protein conjugates, bioconjugated silk particles, and bioconjugated substrates to enhance cell-material interactions in two and three dimensions. Many of these systems rely on chemical modification of the silk biopolymer, often using carbodiimide and reactive ester chemistries. However, recent progress in enzyme-mediated and click chemistries has expanded the molecular toolbox to enable biorthogonal, site-specific conjugation in a single step when combined with recombinant silk fibroin tagged with noncanonical amino acids. This perspective outlines key strategies available for chemical modification, compares the resulting silk conjugates to clinical benchmarks, and outlines open questions and areas that require more work. Overall, this assessment highlights a domain of new sunrise capabilities and development opportunities for silk bioconjugates that may ultimately offer new ways of delivering improved healthcare.
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- Saphia
A. L. Matthew
- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K.
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- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K.
- Branch
Bioresources, Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular
Biology and Applied Ecology, Ohlebergsweg 12, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Dos Santos FV, Siqueira RL, de Morais Ramos L, Yoshioka SA, Branciforti MC, Correa DS. Silk fibroin-derived electrospun materials for biomedical applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127641. [PMID: 37913875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Electrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating polymeric fibers with diameters ranging from micro- to nanoscale, exhibiting multiple morphologies and arrangements. By combining silk fibroin (SF) with synthetic and/or natural polymers, electrospun materials with outstanding biological, chemical, electrical, physical, mechanical, and optical properties can be achieved, fulfilling the evolving biomedical demands. This review highlights the remarkable versatility of SF-derived electrospun materials, specifically focusing on their application in tissue regeneration (including cartilage, cornea, nerves, blood vessels, bones, and skin), disease treatment (such as cancer and diabetes), and the development of controlled drug delivery systems. Additionally, we explore the potential future trends in utilizing these nanofibrous materials for creating intelligent biomaterials, incorporating biosensors and wearable sensors for monitoring human health, and also discuss the bottlenecks for its widespread use. This comprehensive overview illuminates the significant impact and exciting prospects of SF-derived electrospun materials in advancing biomedical research and applications.
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- Francisco Vieira Dos Santos
- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture, Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of São Carlos, 13565-905 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomaterials, São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture, Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970 São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Materials Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, 13563-120 São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Mahapatra SK, Parhi A, Shree P, Mohanty A. Safety and efficacy profile of intravitreal ranibizumab vs dexamethasone in treatment of naïve diabetic macular edema. Indian J Ophthalmol 2024; 72:S106-S110. [PMID: 38131551 PMCID: PMC10833162 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_767_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the safety and efficacy parameters of intravitreal ranibizumab vs intravitreal dexamethasone (IVD) in the treatment of patients with naïve diabetic macular edema (DME) in terms of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT), and possible complications like intraocular pressure (IOP) rise and cataract progression. METHODS A hospital-based prospective and comparative study of naïve DME patients was conducted between November 2020 and October 2021 with a minimum follow-up (F/U) period of 6 months. Thirty phakic patients received one dose of IVD implant (Group A) and the other 30 (Group B) received three consecutive monthly doses of ranibizumab. The main exclusion criteria were steroid responders and the presence of ocular inflammation. RESULTS The mean pre-injection CMT in Group A was 405µ and reduced to 297.07µ at 3 months and 278.35µ at 6 months. Mean increase in logMAR BCVA was 0.55. The mean pre-injection IOP was 16.28 and 17.64 mm of Hg at 6 months. In Group B, the mean pre-injection CMT was 401.07µ and reduced to 276.1µ at 3 months and 292.9µ at 6 months. Mean BCVA increased to 0.37. The mean pre-injection IOP was 17.28 mm Hg and 16.42 mm Hg at 6 months. There was no significant progression of cataract in both groups. CONCLUSION The mean decrease in CMT was comparable in both the groups at 6 months F/U with an improvement of BCVA with no significant IOP fluctuation or cataract progression. Hence, IVD appears to be noninferior to ranibizumab in the treatment of naïve DME.
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- Santosh K Mahapatra
- Department of Vitreo-retina Surgery, JPM Rotary Club of Cuttack Eye Hosiptal and Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- DNB Resident in Ophthalmology, JPM Rotary Club of Cuttack Eye Hosiptal and Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- DNB Resident in Ophthalmology, JPM Rotary Club of Cuttack Eye Hosiptal and Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- Department of Vitreo-retina Surgery, JPM Rotary Club of Cuttack Eye Hosiptal and Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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Akdag Z, Ulag S, Kalaskar DM, Duta L, Gunduz O. Advanced Applications of Silk-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering: A Short Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:612. [PMID: 38132551 PMCID: PMC10742028 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8080612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Silk has been consistently popular throughout human history due to its enigmatic properties. Today, it continues to be widely utilized as a polymer, having first been introduced to the textile industry. Furthermore, the health sector has also integrated silk. The Bombyx mori silk fibroin (SF) holds the record for being the most sustainable, functional, biocompatible, and easily produced type among all available SF sources. SF is a biopolymer approved by the FDA due to its high biocompatibility. It is versatile and can be used in various fields, as it is non-toxic and has no allergenic effects. Additionally, it enhances cell adhesion, adaptation, and proliferation. The use of SF has increased due to the rapid advancement in tissue engineering. This review comprises an introduction to SF and an assessment of the relevant literature using various methods and techniques to enhance the tissue engineering of SF-based hydrogels. Consequently, the function of SF in skin tissue engineering, wound repair, bone tissue engineering, cartilage tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems is therefore analysed. The potential future applications of this functional biopolymer for biomedical engineering are also explored.
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- Zekiye Akdag
- Center for Nanotechnology Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34890, Turkey;
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- Division of Surgery Interventional Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UCL Institute of Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK; (S.U.); (D.M.K.)
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- Division of Surgery Interventional Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UCL Institute of Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK; (S.U.); (D.M.K.)
- Spinal Surgery Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Center for Nanotechnology Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34890, Turkey;
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Çakmak A, Fuerkaiti S, Karagüzel D, Karaaslan Ç, Gümüşderelioğlu M. Enhanced Osteogenic Potential of Noggin Knockout C2C12 Cells on BMP-2 Releasing Silk Scaffolds. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6175-6185. [PMID: 37796024 PMCID: PMC10646847 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism offers promising therapeutic approaches for bone regeneration by stimulating or suppressing critical signaling pathways. In this study, we aimed to increase the activity of BMP-2 signaling through knockout of Noggin, thereby establishing a synergistic effect on the osteogenic activity of cells in the presence of BMP-2. Since Noggin is an antagonist expressed in skeletal tissues and binds to subunits of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to inhibit osteogenic differentiation, here Noggin expression was knocked out using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. In accordance with this purpose, C2C12 (mouse myoblast) cells were transfected with CRISPR/Cas9 plasmids. Transfection was achieved with Lipofectamine and confirmed with intense fluorescent signals in microscopic images and deletion in target sequence in Sanger sequencing analysis. Thus, Noggin knockout cells were identified as a new cell source for tissue engineering studies. Then, the transfected cells were seeded on highly porous silk scaffolds bearing BMP-2-loaded silk nanoparticles (30 ng BMP-2/mg silk nanoparticle) in the size of 288 ± 62 nm. BMP-2 is released from the scaffolds in a controlled manner for up to 60 days. The knockout of Noggin by CRISPR/Cas9 was found to synergistically promote osteogenic differentiation in the presence of BMP-2 through increased Coll1A1 and Ocn expression and mineralization. Gene editing of Noggin and BMP-2 increased almost 2-fold Col1A1 expression and almost 3-fold Ocn expression compared to the control group. Moreover, transfected cells produced extracellular matrix (ECM) containing collagen fibers on the scaffolds and mineral-like structures were formed on the fibers. In addition, mineralization characterized by intense Alizarin red staining was detected in transfected cells cultured in the presence of BMP-2, while the other groups did not exhibit any mineralized areas. As has been demonstrated in this study, the CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism has great potential for obtaining new cell sources to be used in tissue engineering studies.
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- Anıl
Sera Çakmak
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Division
of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department
of Biology, Molecular Biology Section, Hacettepe
University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Division
of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
- Department
of Biology, Molecular Biology Section, Hacettepe
University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
- Division
of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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Sun Z, Huang R, Lyu H, Yu X, Wang W, Li J, Lu X, Guo C. Silk Acid as an Implantable Biomaterial for Tissue Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301439. [PMID: 37647626 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Silk fibroin derived from the domesticated silkworm Bombyx mori is a protein-based biopolymer with low immunogenicity, intrinsic biodegradability, and tunable mechanical properties, showing great potential in biomedical applications. Using chemical modification to alter the primary structure of silk fibroin enables the expanded generation of new silk-based biomaterials. Inspired by the molecular structure of hyaluronic acid, which is enriched in carboxyl groups, an efficient method with scaling-up potential to achieve controlled carboxylation of silk fibroin to prepare silk acid (SA) is reported, and the biological properties of SA are further studied. The SA materials show tunable hydrophilicity and enzymatic degradation properties at different carboxylation degrees (CDs). Subcutaneous implantation in mice for up to 1 month reveals that the SA materials with a high CD present enhanced degradation while causing a mild foreign-body response, including a low inflammatory response and reduced fibrotic encapsulation. Immunofluorescence analysis further indicates that the SA materials show pro-angiogenesis properties and promote M2-type macrophage polarization to facilitate tissue regeneration. This implies great promise for SA materials as a new implantable biomaterial for tissue regeneration.
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- Ziyang Sun
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules of Zhejiang Province, Instrumentation and Service Center for Molecular Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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Myburgh J, Liebenberg W, Willers C, Dube A, Gerber M. Investigation and Evaluation of the Transdermal Delivery of Ibuprofen in Various Characterized Nano-Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2413. [PMID: 37896173 PMCID: PMC10610253 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim was to assess the suitability of three nano-based transdermal drug delivery systems containing ibuprofen: a nano-emulsion, a nano-emulgel, and a colloidal suspension with ibuprofen-loaded nanoparticles. Understanding the transdermal delivery of ibuprofen using nano-based drug delivery systems can lead to more effective pain relief and improved patient compliance. Characterization tests assessed the suitability of the developed drug delivery systems. Membrane release and skin diffusion studies, along with tape stripping, were performed to determine drug release and skin permeation of ibuprofen. In vitro cytotoxicity studies on HaCaT cells were conducted using MTT and neutral red assays to evaluate the safety of the developed drug delivery systems. Characterization studies confirmed stable drug delivery systems with ideal properties for transdermal delivery. Membrane release studies demonstrated the successful release of ibuprofen. In vitro skin diffusion experiments and tape stripping, detecting ibuprofen in the receptor phase, stratum corneum-epidermis, and epidermis-dermis, indicating successful transdermal and topical delivery. The in vitro cytotoxicity studies observed only minor cytotoxic effects on HaCaT cells, indicating the safety of the developed drug delivery systems. The investigation demonstrated promising results for the transdermal delivery of ibuprofen using the developed drug delivery systems, which contributes to valuable insights that may lead to improved pain management strategies.
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- Jeanri Myburgh
- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa; (J.M.); (W.L.); (C.W.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa; (J.M.); (W.L.); (C.W.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa; (J.M.); (W.L.); (C.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa;
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- Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™), North-West University, Potchefstroom 2531, South Africa; (J.M.); (W.L.); (C.W.)
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Cao X, Lin X, Li N, Zhao X, Zhou M, Zhao Y. Animal tissue-derived biomaterials for promoting wound healing. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:3237-3256. [PMID: 37278612 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00411b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
The skin serves as the primary barrier between the human body and external environment, and is therefore susceptible to damage from various factors. In response to this challenge, animal tissue-derived biomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for wound healing due to their abundant sources, low side-effect profiles, exceptional bioactivity, biocompatibility, and unique extracellular matrix (ECM) mimicry. The evolution of modern engineering technology and therapies has allowed these animal tissue-derived biomaterials to be transformed into various forms and modified to possess the necessary properties for wound repair. This review provides an overview of the wound healing process and the factors that influence it. We then describe the extraction methods, important properties, and recent practical applications of various animal tissue-derived biomaterials. Our focus then shifts to the critical properties of these biomaterials in skin wound healing and their latest research developments. Finally, we critically examine the limitations and future prospects of biomaterials generated from animal tissues in this field.
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- Xinyue Cao
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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Desai DN, Mahal A, Varshney R, Obaidullah AJ, Gupta B, Mohanty P, Pattnaik P, Mohapatra NC, Mishra S, Kandi V, Rabaan AA, Mohapatra RK. Nanoadjuvants: Promising Bioinspired and Biomimetic Approaches in Vaccine Innovation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:27953-27968. [PMID: 37576639 PMCID: PMC10413842 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
Abstract
Adjuvants are the important part of vaccine manufacturing as they elicit the vaccination effect and enhance the durability of the immune response through controlled release. In light of this, nanoadjuvants have shown unique broad spectrum advantages. As nanoparticles (NPs) based vaccines are fast-acting and better in terms of safety and usability parameters as compared to traditional vaccines, they have attracted the attention of researchers. A vaccine nanocarrier is another interesting and promising area for the development of next-generation vaccines for prophylaxis. This review looks at the various nanoadjuvants and their structure-function relationships. It compiles the state-of-art literature on numerous nanoadjuvants to help domain researchers orient their understanding and extend their endeavors in vaccines research and development.
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- Dhruv N. Desai
- Department
of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Medical Biochemical Analysis, College of Health Technology, Cihan University−Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Department
of Veterinary Microbiology, FVAS, Banaras
Hindu University, Mirzapur 231001, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School
of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed-to-be University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- Bioenergy
Lab, BDTC, School of Biotechnology, KIIT
Deemed-to-be University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- Bioenergy
Lab, BDTC, School of Biotechnology, KIIT
Deemed-to-be University, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India
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- Department
of Microbiology, Prathima Institute of Medical
Sciences, Karimnagar 505 417, Telangana, India
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- Molecular
Diagnostic Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Aramco
Healthcare, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia
- College
of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
- Department
of Public Health and Nutrition, The University
of Haripur, Haripur 22610, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar 758002, Odisha, India
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Holanda FH, Pereira RR, Marinho VHS, Jimenez DEQ, Costa Ferreira LMM, Ribeiro-Costa RM, de Sousa FFO, Ferreira IM. Development of nanostructured formulation from naringenin and silk fibroin and application for inhibition of lipoxygenase (LOX). RSC Adv 2023; 13:23063-23075. [PMID: 37529367 PMCID: PMC10388158 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02374e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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A simple low-energy method was used to obtain polymeric nanoparticles containing silk fibroin (SF), fatty butyl esters (oily phase) and the flavonoid naringenin. Experimental planning (Box-Behnken) was applied to investigate the optimal conditions for three factors (variation of the concentrations of SF, naringenin and fatty butyl ester) at three levels, with evaluation of particle size, polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential (ZP) as responses. The results showed that the polymeric particle was formed with sizes of 179.6 to 633.9 nm, PDI of 0.33 to 0.77 and ZP of -60.4 to -38.8 mV. The best responses under the optimized conditions (Nari-SF 9 and 15) were characterized through transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), visible ultraviolet (UV-vis) and fluorescence, which confirmed that coated nanoparticles had been obtained. It was shown that the nanoformulation had excellent stability, the bioavailability of naringenin had been improved through use of the biopolymer and high inhibition of the enzyme lipoxygenase had been achieved in vitro.
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- Fabrício H Holanda
- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Instituto de Saúde Coletiva (Unidade Tapajós) 68035-110 Santarém Pará Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
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- Laboratório de Planejamento e Desenvolvimento de Fármacos, Universidade Federal do Pará Belém PA Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise e Síntese Orgânica Aplicada, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Inovação Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Amapá Rod. JK, km 02 68902-280 Macapá Amapá Brazil
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Sang M, Cho M, Lim S, Min IS, Han Y, Lee C, Shin J, Yoon K, Yeo WH, Lee T, Won SM, Jung Y, Heo YJ, Yu KJ. Fluorescent-based biodegradable microneedle sensor array for tether-free continuous glucose monitoring with smartphone application. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadh1765. [PMID: 37256939 PMCID: PMC10413647 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh1765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) allows patients with diabetes to manage critical disease effectively and autonomously and prevent exacerbation. A painless, wireless, compact, and minimally invasive device that can provide CGM is essential for monitoring the health conditions of freely moving patients with diabetes. Here, we propose a glucose-responsive fluorescence-based highly sensitive biodegradable microneedle CGM system. These ultrathin and ultralight microneedle sensor arrays continuously and precisely monitored glucose concentration in the interstitial fluid with minimally invasive, pain-free, wound-free, and skin inflammation-free outcomes at various locations and thicknesses of the skin. Bioresorbability in the body without a need for device removal after use was a key characteristic of the microneedle glucose sensor. We demonstrated the potential long-term use of the bioresorbable device by applying the tether-free CGM system, thus confirming the successful detection of glucose levels based on changes in fluorescence intensity. In addition, this microneedle glucose sensor with a user-friendly designed home diagnosis system using mobile applications and portable accessories offers an advance in CGM and its applicability to other bioresorbable, wearable, and implantable monitoring device technology.
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- Mingyu Sang
- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, YU-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
- Integrated Education Institute for Frontier Science & Technology (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBio Device Laboratory, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemungu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Bio-Interfaced Translational Nanoengineering Group, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- NanoBio Device Laboratory, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemungu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Flexible Electronic System Research Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, YU-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
- Integrated Education Institute for Frontier Science & Technology (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Bio-integrated Electronics and Energy Management Lab, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, YU-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Institute, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Nguyen NY, Nguyen TNP, Huyen NN, Tran VD, Quyen TTB, Luong HVT, Pham DT. Onto the differences in formulating micro-/nanoparticulate drug delivery system from Thai silk and Vietnamese silk: A critical comparison. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16966. [PMID: 37484260 PMCID: PMC10361021 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin is a natural polymer with physicochemical properties heavily dependent on its silkworm sources and cultivation conditions. Hence, this study critically compared the characteristics and capacity to generate micro-/nanoparticles of fibroin extracted from the Thai silk and Vietnamese silk. Both Thai fibroin (SFT) and Vietnamese fibroin (SFV) were extracted and fabricated into micro-/nanoparticles using the same methods of desalination and condensation, respectively. Firstly, the amino acid compositions of SFT and SFV were determined and found to be similar, suggesting that the different cultivation conditions did not alter the fibroin chemical contents. Secondly, utilizing various analytical techniques, the SFT structure revealed less heavy chains, more light chains and P-25 glycoproteins, and lower crystallinity than those of SFV. Accordingly, compared to the particles formed by SFT, the SFV-based particles were significantly bigger (∼1700 nm vs. ∼150 nm), and possessed less drug (Amphotericin B) entrapment efficiency (64.3 ± 4.4% vs. 79.3 ± 5.1%), higher hemototoxicity, and less biostability in the blood. Conclusively, these differences add more insights for the appropriate applications of each fibroin kind to best promote its qualities and effectiveness.
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- Ngoc Yen Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Public Health, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Health Organization and Management, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Viet Nam
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Bayraktar O, Oder G, Erdem C, Kose MD, Cheaburu-Yilmaz CN. Selective Encapsulation of the Polyphenols on Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles: Optimization Approaches. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119327. [PMID: 37298277 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The present study proposes a method for designing small bioactive nanoparticles using silk fibroin as a carrier to deliver hydrophobic polyphenols. Quercetin and trans-resveratrol, widely distributed in vegetables and plants, are used here as model compounds with hydrophobic properties. Silk fibroin nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation method and using various concentrations of ethanol solutions. The optimization of the nanoparticle formation was achieved by applying Central Composite Design (CCD) and the response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of silk fibroin and ethanol solution concentrations together with the pH on the selective encapsulation of phenolic compounds from a mixture were reported. The obtained results showed that nanoparticles with an average particle size of 40 to 105 nm can be prepared. The optimized system for the selective encapsulation of the polyphenols on the silk fibroin substrate was determined to be 60% ethanol solution and 1 mg/mL silk fibroin concentration at neutral pH. The selective encapsulation of the polyphenols was achieved, with the best results being obtained in the case of resveratrol and quercetin and encapsulation of gallic and vanillic acids being rather poor. Thin-layer chromatography confirmed the selective encapsulation and the loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles exhibited antioxidant activity.
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- Oguz Bayraktar
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, 35100 Izmir, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, 35390 Izmir, Turkey
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Lyu Y, Liu Y, He H, Wang H. Application of Silk-Fibroin-Based Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050431. [PMID: 37233022 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin (SF) is an excellent protein-based biomaterial produced by the degumming and purification of silk from cocoons of the Bombyx mori through alkali or enzymatic treatments. SF exhibits excellent biological properties, such as mechanical properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, bioabsorbability, low immunogenicity, and tunability, making it a versatile material widely applied in biological fields, particularly in tissue engineering. In tissue engineering, SF is often fabricated into hydrogel form, with the advantages of added materials. SF hydrogels have mostly been studied for their use in tissue regeneration by enhancing cell activity at the tissue defect site or counteracting tissue-damage-related factors. This review focuses on SF hydrogels, firstly summarizing the fabrication and properties of SF and SF hydrogels and then detailing the regenerative effects of SF hydrogels as scaffolds in cartilage, bone, skin, cornea, teeth, and eardrum in recent years.
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- Yihan Lyu
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Liang M, Li F, Wang Y, Chen H, Tian J, Zhao Z, Schneider KH, Li G. Woven Vascular Stent-Grafts with Surface Modification of Silk Fibroin-Based Paclitaxel/Metformin Microspheres. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10040399. [PMID: 37106586 PMCID: PMC10136065 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10040399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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In-stent restenosis caused by tumor ingrowth increases the risk of secondary surgery for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) because conventional vascular stent grafts suffer from mechanical fatigue, thrombosis, and endothelial hyperplasia. For that, we report a woven vascular stent-graft with robust mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and drug delivery functions to inhibit thrombosis and the growth of AAA. Paclitaxel (PTX)/metformin (MET)-loaded silk fibroin (SF) microspheres were self-assembly synthesized by emulsification-precipitation technology and layer-by-layer coated on the surface of a woven stent via electrostatic bonding. The woven vascular stent-graft before and after coating drug-loaded membranes were characterized and analyzed systematically. The results show that small-sized drug-loaded microspheres increased the specific surface area and promoted the dissolution/release of drugs. The stent-grafts with drug-loaded membranes exhibited a slow drug-release profile more for than 70 h and low water permeability at 158.33 ± 17.56 mL/cm2·min. The combination of PTX and MET inhibited the growth of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Therefore, it was possible to generate dual-drug-loaded woven vascular stent-grafts to achieve the more effective treatment of AAA.
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- Mengdi Liang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yukchoi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Advanced Textile Engineering Technology Center, Nantong 226007, China
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Österberg M, Henn KA, Farooq M, Valle-Delgado JJ. Biobased Nanomaterials─The Role of Interfacial Interactions for Advanced Materials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:2200-2241. [PMID: 36720130 PMCID: PMC9999428 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin from industry side streams, hold great potential for the development of lightweight, functional, biodegradable, or recyclable material solutions for a sustainable circular bioeconomy. However, to obtain optimal properties of the nanoparticles and materials made thereof, it is crucial to control the interactions both during particle production and in applications. Herein we focus on the current understanding of these interactions. Solvent interactions during particle formation and production, as well as interactions with water, polymers, cells and other components in applications, are addressed. We concentrate on cellulose and lignin nanomaterials and their combination. We demonstrate how the surface chemistry of the nanomaterials affects these interactions and how excellent performance is only achieved when the interactions are controlled. We furthermore introduce suitable methods for probing interactions with nanomaterials, describe their advantages and challenges, and introduce some less commonly used methods and discuss their possible applications to gain a deeper understanding of the interfacial chemistry of biobased nanomaterials. Finally, some gaps in current understanding and interesting emerging research lines are identified.
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- Monika Österberg
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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Hosseinkhani H, Domb AJ, Sharifzadeh G, Nahum V. Gene Therapy for Regenerative Medicine. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:856. [PMID: 36986717 PMCID: PMC10057434 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The development of biological methods over the past decade has stimulated great interest in the possibility to regenerate human tissues. Advances in stem cell research, gene therapy, and tissue engineering have accelerated the technology in tissue and organ regeneration. However, despite significant progress in this area, there are still several technical issues that must be addressed, especially in the clinical use of gene therapy. The aims of gene therapy include utilising cells to produce a suitable protein, silencing over-producing proteins, and genetically modifying and repairing cell functions that may affect disease conditions. While most current gene therapy clinical trials are based on cell- and viral-mediated approaches, non-viral gene transfection agents are emerging as potentially safe and effective in the treatment of a wide variety of genetic and acquired diseases. Gene therapy based on viral vectors may induce pathogenicity and immunogenicity. Therefore, significant efforts are being invested in non-viral vectors to enhance their efficiency to a level comparable to the viral vector. Non-viral technologies consist of plasmid-based expression systems containing a gene encoding, a therapeutic protein, and synthetic gene delivery systems. One possible approach to enhance non-viral vector ability or to be an alternative to viral vectors would be to use tissue engineering technology for regenerative medicine therapy. This review provides a critical view of gene therapy with a major focus on the development of regenerative medicine technologies to control the in vivo location and function of administered genes.
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- Hossein Hosseinkhani
- Innovation Center for Advanced Technology, Matrix, Inc., New York, NY 10019, USA
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- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis and Cannabinoids Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis and Cannabinoids Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Drug Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel
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Yang J, Li Z, Li S, Zhang Q, Zhou X, He C. Tunable metacrylated silk fibroin-based hybrid bioinks for the bioprinting of tissue engineering scaffolds. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:1895-1909. [PMID: 36722864 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01978g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a powerful technique for the production of tissue-like structures to study cell behavior and tissue properties. A major challenge in 3D extrusion bioprinting is the limited diversity of bioinks, which fulfills the requirements of shear-thinning and strain recovery behaviors and can be solidified by a crosslinking process to retain their shape after printing. Herein, we aimed to develop a natural biopolymer-based formula with dual crosslinking performance to formulate a cell-laden bioink. In this study, methacrylate gelatin (GelMA) and methacrylated silk fibroin (SFMA) with different degrees of methacrylation were fabricated into hybrid bioinks. The GelMA/SFMA bioink of an optimal degree provides excellent rheological properties for extrusion bioprinting, and its hydrogel precursor polymer can form a polymer network at a low temperature and the high shape fidelity of the printed construct through photocrosslinking. Moreover, the hydrogel bioink can encapsulate different types of cells together to create 3D printed constructs that mimic the cellular microenvironment at a microscale level. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells encapsulated in the 3D printed constructs can maintain high viability and proliferation ability for a long time. Furthermore, the GelMA/SFMA hydrogels were implanted in the subcutaneous tissue of SD rats for the evaluation of biocompatibility and degradability in vivo. Thus, the proposed GelMA/SFMA bioink expands the palette of available bioinks and offers opportunities for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and soft robotics in clinical applications.
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- Jin Yang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine; College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P. R. China.
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Cheng X, Zhang M, Xie W, Ma X, Yang X, Cai Y. Well-aligned three-dimensional silk fibroin protein scaffold for orientation regulation of cells. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023:1-17. [PMID: 36745185 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2177828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The similar characteristics of biomaterials to the extracellular matrix are essential for efficient tissue repair through dictating cell behaviors. But the scaffold fabrication with complex shapes and controlled alignment have proven to be a difficult task. Herein, a well-designed three-dimensional silk fibroin scaffold is fabricated through ice template technology. The effect of the silk fibroin protein concentration and the freezing temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of scaffolds are investigated systematically. Cells behavior mediated by the obtained silk fibroin scaffolds is detected. The results show that the protein concentration plays a vital role in microstructure and scaffold strength. A well-aligned scaffold can be obtained when silk fibroin solution is kept at 12 wt%, which holds the highest mechanical properties. The pore size can be further adjusted in the range of 5-80 µm by changing the freezing temperature from -60 to -196 °C. The well-oriented scaffold with the appropriate pore size of 10-20 µm has the best ability to guide cell alignment. The resulting scaffolds provide an excellent matrix to guide cells behaviors and have a potential application in tissue engineering.
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- Xiuwen Cheng
- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Lab for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Lab for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Lab for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Lab for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- Academy of Science and Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Lab for Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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Huang H, Lyu Y, Nan K. Soft robot-enabled controlled release of oral drug formulations. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:1269-1281. [PMID: 36723379 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01624a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The creation of highly effective oral drug delivery systems (ODDSs) has long been the main objective of pharmaceutical research. Multidisciplinary efforts involving materials, electronics, control, and pharmaceutical sciences encourage the development of robot-enabled ODDSs. Compared with conventional rigid robots, soft robots potentially offer better mechanical compliance and biocompatibility with biological tissues, more versatile shape control and maneuverability, and multifunctionality. In this paper, we first describe and highlight the importance of manipulating drug release kinetics, i.e. pharmaceutical kinetics. We then introduce an overview of state-of-the-art soft robot-based ODDSs comprising resident, shape-programming, locomotive, and integrated soft robots. Finally, the challenges and outlook regarding future soft robot-based ODDS development are discussed.
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- Hao Huang
- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Mehrizi TZ, Ardestani MS, Kafiabad SA. A Review of the Use of Metallic Nanoparticles as a Novel Approach for Overcoming the Stability Challenges of Blood Products: A Narrative Review from 2011-2021. Curr Drug Deliv 2023; 20:261-280. [PMID: 35570560 DOI: 10.2174/1567201819666220513092020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To obtain safe and qualified blood products (e.g., platelets, plasma, and red blood cells), various limitations such as limited shelf life (especially for platelets) and stability must be addressed. In this review study, the most commonly used metal nanomaterials (e.g., gold, silver, iron, and magnetic) reported in the literature from 2011 to 2021 were discussed owing to their unique properties, which provide exciting approaches to overcome these limitations and improve the stability, safety, and quality of blood products. Novelty: This study reviews for the first time the results of studies (from 2011 to 2021) that consider the effects of various metallic nanoparticles on the different blood products. RESULTS The results of this review study showed that some metallic nanoparticles are effective in improving the stability of plasma proteins. For this purpose, modified Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and citrate-AuNPs protect albumin products against stressful situations. Also, SiO2 microspheres and silicacoated magnetite nanoparticles are highly capable of improving IgG stability. ZnO nanoparticles also reduced thrombin production, and protein-coated GMNP nanoparticles prevented unwanted leakage of factor VIII through blood vessels. Furthermore, the stability and longevity of erythrocytes can be improved by AuNP nanoparticles and Zr-based organic nanoparticles. In addition, platelet storage time can be improved using PEGylated Au and functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles. SUGGESTION According to the results of this study, it is suggested that further research should be conducted on metal nanoparticles as the most promising candidates to prepare metal nanoparticles with improved properties to increase the stability of various blood products.
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- Tahereh Zadeh Mehrizi
- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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Paladines-Quezada D, Cueva C, Gil-Muñoz R, Cenis JL, Bartolomé B, Moreno-Arribas MV, Lozano-Pérez AA. Preparation, characterization and gastrointestinal stability of silk fibroin nanoparticles loaded with red wine polyphenols. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Emonson NS, Randall JD, Allardyce BJ, Stanfield MK, Dharmasiri B, Stojcevski F, Henderson LC. Promoting Silk Fibroin Adhesion to Stainless Steel Surfaces by Interface Tailoring. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202200335. [PMID: 36449627 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202200335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Bonding dissimilar materials has been a persistent challenge for decades. This paper presents a method to modify a stainless steel surface (316 L), routinely used in medical applications to enable the significant adhesion of a biopolymer (silk fibroin). The metallic surface was first covalently grafting with polyacrylamide, to enable a hydrogen bonding compatible surface. The polymerisation was initiated via the irreversible electrochemical reduction of a 4-nitrobenzene diazonium salt (20 mM), in the presence of an acrylamide monomer (1 M) at progressively faster scan rates (0.01 V/s to 1 V/s). Examination of the modified samples by FT-IR was consistent with successful surface modification, via observations of the acrylamide carbonyl (1600-1650 cm-1 ) was observed, with more intense peaks correlating to slower scan rates. Similar observations were made with respect to increasing surface polarity, assessed by water contact angle. Reductions of >60° were observed for the grafted surfaces, relative to the unmodified control materials, indicating a surface able to undergo significant hydrogen bonding. The adhesion of silk to the metallic surface was quantified using a lap shear test, effectively using silk fibroin as an adhesive. Adhesion improvements of 5-7-fold, from 4.1 MPa to 29.3 MPa per gram of silk fibroin, were observed for the treated samples, highlighting the beneficial effect of this surface treatment. The methods developed in this work can be transferred to any metallic (or conductive) surface and can be tailored to complement any desired interface.
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- Nicholas S Emonson
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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Holanda FH, Ribeiro AN, Sánchez-Ortiz BL, de Souza GC, Borges SF, Ferreira AM, Florentino AC, Yoshioka SA, Moraes LS, Carvalho JCT, Ferreira IM. Anti-inflammatory potential of baicalein combined with silk fibroin protein in a zebrafish model (Danio rerio). Biotechnol Lett 2023; 45:235-253. [PMID: 36550336 PMCID: PMC9778464 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-022-03334-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Baicalein (BA) is a flavonoid with wide-ranging pharmacological activity. However, its biological evaluation is hampered by its low solubility in aqueous medium, making forms of incorporation that improve its solubility necessary. In the present study, BA was combined with a solution of silk fibroin protein (SF), a biomaterial used too as a drug carrier, to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of this combination, in vivo, in an experimental model, zebrafish (Danio rerio). Baicalein-silk fibroin (BASF) improved the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate) free radical scavenging rate (95%) in comparison with BA in solution. The acute toxicity study and histopathological analysis in zebrafish showed that BASF has low cytotoxic potential, except for the maxim dose of 2000 mg/kg. The use of BA in combination with SF enhanced the anti-inflammatory effect of flavonoids by inducing inflammatory peritoneal edema through carrageenan and achieved 77.6% inhibition of abdominal edema at a dose of 75 mg/kg. The results showed that the BASF, significantly increases the bioavailability and therapeutic effect of flavonoids and several results observed in this study may help in the development of new drugs.
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- Fabrício H Holanda
- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ictio e Genotoxidade, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Biochemistry and Biomaterials Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of São Carlos, University of São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Drug Research Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Biocatalysis and Applied Organic Synthesis Laboratory, Federal University of Amapá, Campus Universitário Marco Zero do Equador, Macapá, AP, Brazil.
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Rajendra PKM, Nidamanuri BSS, Swaroop AK, Krishnamurali JS, Balan AP, Selvaraj J, Raman R, Shivakumar HN, Reddy MV, Jawahar N. Fabrication and in vitro evaluation of silk fibroin-folic acid decorated paclitaxel and hydroxyurea nanostructured lipid carriers for targeting ovarian cancer cells: A double sword approach. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Aljabali AA, Obeid MA, Bashatwah RM, Serrano-Aroca Á, Mishra V, Mishra Y, El-Tanani M, Hromić-Jahjefendić A, Kapoor DN, Goyal R, Naikoo GA, Tambuwala MM. Nanomaterials and Their Impact on the Immune System. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:2008. [PMID: 36768330 PMCID: PMC9917130 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials have been the focus of intensive development and research in the medical and industrial sectors over the past several decades. Some studies have found that these compounds can have a detrimental impact on living organisms, including their cellular components. Despite the obvious advantages of using nanomaterials in a wide range of applications, there is sometimes skepticism caused by the lack of substantial proof that evaluates potential toxicities. The interactions of nanoparticles (NPs) with cells of the immune system and their biomolecule pathways are an area of interest for researchers. It is possible to modify NPs so that they are not recognized by the immune system or so that they suppress or stimulate the immune system in a targeted manner. In this review, we look at the literature on nanomaterials for immunostimulation and immunosuppression and their impact on how changing the physicochemical features of the particles could alter their interactions with immune cells for the better or for the worse (immunotoxicity). We also look into whether the NPs have a unique or unexpected (but desired) effect on the immune system, and whether the surface grafting of polymers or surface coatings makes stealth nanomaterials that the immune system cannot find and get rid of.
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- Alaa A. Aljabali
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab., Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia, San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia, Spain
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Bioengineering and Bioscience, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, International University of Sarajevo, Hrasnicka Cesta 15, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mathematics and Sciences, College of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar University, Salalah PC 211, Oman
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- Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK
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Yu B, Li Y, Lin Y, Zhu Y, Hao T, Wu Y, Sun Z, Yang X, Xu H. Research progress of natural silk fibroin and the appplication for drug delivery in chemotherapies. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:1071868. [PMID: 36686706 PMCID: PMC9845586 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1071868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin has been widely used in biological fields due to its biocompatibility, mechanical properties, biodegradability, and safety. Recently, silk fibroin as a drug carrier was developed rapidly and achieved remarkable progress in cancer treatment. The silk fibroin-based delivery system could effectively kill tumor cells without significant side effects and drug resistance. However, few studies have been reported on silk fibroin delivery systems for antitumor therapy. The advancement of silk fibroin-based drug delivery systems research and its applications in cancer therapy are highlighted in this study. The properties, applications, private opinions, and future prospects of silk fibroin carriers are discussed to understand better the development of anti-cancer drug delivery systems, which may also contribute to advancing silk fibroin innovation.
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- Bin Yu
- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China,Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wenzhou People’s Hospital of The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, The Third Clinical Institute Affiliated To Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Xin Yang, ; Hui Xu,
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Xin Yang, ; Hui Xu,
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Recent advances in targeted gene silencing and cancer therapy by nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 157:114065. [PMID: 36481408 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine has emerged as a promising platform for disease treatment and much progress has been achieved in the clinical translation for cancer treatment. Several types of nanomedicines have been approved for therapeutic application. However, many nanoparticles still suffer from challenges in the translation from bench to bedside. Currently, nanoparticle-based delivery systems have been developed to explore their functions in targeted gene silencing and cancer therapy. This review describes the research progress of different nano-carriers in targeted gene editing, and the recent progress in co-delivery of anticancer drugs and small ribonucleic acid. We also summarize the strategies for improving the specificity of carrier systems. Finally, we discuss the functions of targeted nano-carriers in overcoming chemotherapeutic drug resistance in cancer therapy. As research continues to advance, a better understanding of the safety including long-term toxicity, immunogenicity, and body metabolism may impel nanoparticle translation.
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Ghafori Gorab M, Aliabadi HAM, Kashtiaray A, Mahdavi M, Bani MS, Etminan A, Salehpour N, Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Maleki A. Decoration of graphene oxide nanosheets with carboxymethylcellulose hydrogel, silk fibroin and magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical and hyperthermia applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 5:153-159. [PMID: 36605797 PMCID: PMC9765466 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00394e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, an efficient nanobiocomposite based on graphene oxide (GO), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) hydrogel, silk fibroin (SF), and Fe3O4 nanoparticles was synthesized. For this purpose and in order to provide a suitable scaffold for the nanobiocomposite, GO was functionalized with a CMC hydrogel via covalent bonding. In the next step, SF was added to the synthesized structure to increase biocompatibility and biodegradability. Fe3O4 was added into the structure by an in situ process and the GO-CMC hydrogel/SF/Fe3O4 nanobiocomposite was synthesized. The synthesized structure was evaluated in terms of toxicity and hemocompatibility and finally, it was used in the hyperthermia technique. This nanocomposite did not destroy healthy HEK293T cells after 48 h and 72 h, while it did annihilate BT549 cancer cells. The GO-CMC hydrogel/SF/Fe3O4 nanobiocomposite has EC50 values of 0.01466 and 0.1415 against HEK293T normal cells and BT549 cancer cells, respectively (after 72 h). The nanocomposite has good potential in hyperthermia applications and at a concentration and a frequency of 1 mg mL-1 and 400 kHz it has a SAR of 67.7 W g-1.
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- Mostafa Ghafori Gorab
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan Isfahan Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) Tehran Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran Tehran Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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Karimi T, Mottaghitalab F, Keshvari H, Farokhi M. Carboxymethyl chitosan/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose/agarose hydrogel dressings containing silk fibroin/polydopamine nanoparticles for antibiotic delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Elango J, Lijnev A, Zamora-Ledezma C, Alexis F, Wu W, Marín JMG, Sanchez de Val JEM. The Relationship of Rheological Properties and the Performance of Silk Fibroin Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering Application. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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