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Uchida K, Masuda T, Hara S, Matsuo Y, Liu Y, Aoki H, Asano Y, Miyata K, Fukuma T, Ono T, Isoyama T, Takai M. Stability Enhancement by Hydrophobic Anchoring and a Cross-Linked Structure of a Phospholipid Copolymer Film for Medical Devices. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39036941 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Surface modification using zwitterionic 2-methacryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine (MPC) polymers is one of the most reasonable ways to prepare medical devices that can suppress undesired biological reactions such as blood coagulation. Usable MPC polymers are hydrophilic and water soluble, and their surface modification strategy involves exploiting the copolymer structures by adding physical or chemical bonding moieties. In this study, we developed copolymers composed of MPC, hydrophobic anchoring moiety, and chemical cross-linking unit to clarify the role of hydrophobic interactions in achieving biocompatible and long-term stable coatings. The four kinds of MPC copolymers with cross-linking units, such as 3-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MPTMSi), and four different hydrophobic anchoring moieties, such as 3-(methacryloyloxy)propyltris(trimethylsiloxy)silane (MPTSSi) named as PMMMSi, n-butyl methacrylate (BMA) as PMBSi, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate (EHMA) as PMESi, and lauryl methacrylate as PMLSi, were synthesized and coated on polydimethylsiloxane, polypropylene (PP), and polymethyl pentene. These copolymers were uniformly coated on the substrate materials PP and poly(methyl pentene) (PMP), to achieve hydrophilic and electrically neutral coatings. The results of the antibiofouling test showed that PMBSi repelled the adsorption of fluorescence-labeled bovine serum albumin the most, whereas PMLSi repelled it the least. Notably, all four copolymers suppressed platelet adhesion similarly. The variations in protein adsorption quantities among the four copolymer coatings were attributed to their distinct swelling behaviors in aqueous environments. Further investigations, including 3D scanning force microscopy and neutron reflectivity measurements, revealed that the PMLSi coating exhibited a higher water intake under aqueous conditions in comparison to the other coatings. Consequently, all copolymer coatings effectively prevented the invasion of platelets but the proteins penetrated the PMLSi network. Subsequently, the dynamic stability required to induce shear stress was evaluated using a circulation system. The results demonstrated that the PMMMSi and PMLSi coatings on PMP and PP exhibited exceptional platelet repellency and maintained high stability during circulation. This study highlights the potential of hydrophobic moieties to improve hemocompatibility and stability, offering potential applications in medical devices.
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- Kazuto Uchida
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Clinical Engineering, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute of Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, 203-1, Shirakata, Tokai, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan
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- Institute of Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, 203-1, Shirakata, Tokai, Ibaraki 319-1106, Japan
- Materials and Life Science Division, J-PARC Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4, Shirakata, Tokai, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
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- Division of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Division of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Division of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Clinical Engineering, Kyorin University, 5-4-1 Shimorenjuku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8612, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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Sunayama H, Cheubong C, Takano E, Takeuchi T. Facile biotic/abiotic sandwich detection system for the highly sensitive detection of human serum albumin and glycated albumin. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024:10.1007/s00216-024-05403-9. [PMID: 39008069 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05403-9] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Quantifying glycated albumin (GA) levels in the blood is crucial for diagnosing diabetes because they strongly correlate with blood glucose concentration. In this study, a biotic/abiotic sandwich assay was developed for the facile, rapid, and susceptible detection of human serum albumin (HSA) and GA. The proposed sandwich detection system was assembled using a combination of two synthetic polymer receptors and natural antibodies. Molecularly imprinted polymer nanogels (MIP-NGs) for HSA (HSA-MIP-NGs) were used to mimic capture antibodies, whereas antibodies for HSA or GA were used as primary antibodies and fluorescent signaling MIP-NGs for the Fc domain of IgG (F-Fc-MIP-NGs) were used as a secondary antibody mimic to indicate the binding events. The HSA/anti-HSA/F-Fc-MIP-NGs complex, formed by incubating HSA and anti-HSA antibodies with F-Fc-MIP-NGs, was captured by HSA-MIP-NGs immobilized on the chips for fluorescence measurements. The analysis time was less than 30 min, and the limit of detection was 15 pM. After changing the anti-HSA to anti-GA (monoclonal antibody), the fluorescence response toward GA exceeded that of HSA, indicating successful GA detection using the proposed sandwich detection system. Therefore, the proposed system could change the detection property by changing a primary antibody, indicating that this system can be applied to various target proteins and, especially, be a powerful approach for facile and rapid analysis methods for proteins with structural similarity.
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- Hirobumi Sunayama
- Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-Cho, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-Cho, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Klong Luang, Khlong Hok, 12110, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- TearExo Inc., 1-1, Rokkodai-Cho, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Innovation and Commercialization Division, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-Cho, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan.
- Center for Advanced Medical Engineering Research & Development (CAMED), Kobe University, 1-5-1, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan.
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Inuzuka N, Shobayashi Y, Tateshima S, Sato Y, Ohba Y, Ekdahl KN, Nilsson B, Teramura Y. Stent coating containing a charged silane coupling agent that regulates protein adsorption to confer antithrombotic and cell-adhesion properties. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15178. [PMID: 38987553 PMCID: PMC11237119 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65832-5] [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: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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The evolution of endovascular therapies, particularly in the field of intracranial aneurysm treatment, has been truly remarkable and is characterized by the development of various stents. However, ischemic complications related to thrombosis or downstream emboli pose a challenge for the broader clinical application of such stents. Despite advancements in surface modification technologies, an ideal coating that fulfills all the desired requirements, including anti-thrombogenicity and swift endothelialization, has not been available. To address these issues, we investigated a new coating comprising 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) with both anti-thrombogenic and cell-adhesion properties. We assessed the anti-thrombogenic property of the coating using an in vitro blood loop model by evaluating the platelet count and the level of the thrombin-antithrombin (TAT) complex, and investigating thrombus formation on the surface using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). We then assessed endothelial cell adhesion on the metal surfaces. In vitro blood tests revealed that, compared to a bare stent, the coating significantly inhibited platelet reduction and thrombus formation; more human serum albumin spontaneously adhered to the coated surface to block thrombogenic activation in the blood. Cell adhesion tests also indicated a significant increase in the number of cells adhering to the APTES-coated surfaces compared to the numbers adhering to either the bare stent or the stent coated with an anti-fouling phospholipid polymer. Finally, we performed an in vivo safety test by implanting coated stents into the internal thoracic arteries and ascending pharyngeal arteries of minipigs, and subsequently assessing the health status and vessel patency of the arteries by angiography over the course of 1 week. We found that there were no adverse effects on the pigs and the vascular lumens of their vessels were well maintained in the group with APTES-coated stents. Therefore, our new coating exhibited both high anti-thrombogenicity and cell-adhesion properties, which fulfill the requirements of an implantable stent.
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- Naoki Inuzuka
- R&D Department, Japan Medical Device Startup Incubation Program, 3-7-2 Nihonbashihon-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
- R&D Department, N.B. Medical Inc., 3-7-2 Nihonbashihon-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
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- R&D Department, N.B. Medical Inc., 3-7-2 Nihonbashihon-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
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- Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 2129, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute (CMB), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), AIST Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8565, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 20, 751 85, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 20, 751 85, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute (CMB), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), AIST Tsukuba Central 5, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8565, Japan.
- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 20, 751 85, Uppsala, Sweden.
- Master's/Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (T-LSI), University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8577, Japan.
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Beck-Broichsitter M. Bioinspired zwitterionic triblock copolymers designed for colloidal drug delivery: 2 - Biological evaluation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 238:113886. [PMID: 38608461 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113886] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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In this work, poly(lactide) nanoparticles were equipped with a bioinspired coating layer based on poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine] and then evaluated when administered to the lungs and after intravenous injection. Compared to the plain counterparts, the chosen zwitterionic polymer shell prevented the coated colloidal formulation from aggregation and conditioned it for lower cytotoxicity, protein adsorption, complement activation and phagocytic cell uptake. Consequently, no interference with the biophysical function of the lung surfactant system could be detected accompanied by negligible protein and cell influx into the bronchoalveolar space after intratracheal administration. When injected into the central compartment, the coated formulation showed a prolonged circulation half-life and a delayed biodistribution to the liver. Taken together, colloidal drug delivery vehicles would clearly benefit from the investigated poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine]-based polymer coatings.
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- Moritz Beck-Broichsitter
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmacy, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany; Medical Clinic II, Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, Germany.
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Beck-Broichsitter M. Bioinspired zwitterionic triblock copolymers designed for colloidal drug delivery: 1 - Synthesis and characterization. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 237:113856. [PMID: 38554627 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113856] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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This study describes the synthesis and characterization of triblock copolymers composed of poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine]-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block-poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine] (PMPC-b-PPG-b-PMPC) intended for, but not limited to, applications in colloidal drug delivery. Atom transfer radical polymerization led to a library of well-defined PMPC-b-PPG-b-PMPC triblock copolymers with varying overall molecular weight (ranging from ∼5 to ∼25 kDa) and composition (weight fraction of the hydrophobic PPG block ranged from ∼10 to ∼50 wt%). The properties of the synthesized triblock copolymers were linked to the PPG to bioinspired PMPC block(s) ratio, where the more hydrophilic species showed adequate aqueous solubility, surface activity and biocompatibility (non-toxicity) in in vitro cell culture. Their amphiphilic nature makes them adsorb efficiently onto polymer nanoparticles, what improves colloidal stability under stress conditions and, furthermore, depletes proteins from unwanted adsorption to the underlying surface. The current findings strengthen our insights into structure-function relationships of PMPC-based coatings leading to protecting shells on relevant polymer nanoparticle formulations. PMPC-b-PPG-b-PMPC triblock copolymers composed of a hydrophobic PPG block of 2-4 kDa flanked by two hydrophilic PMPC blocks each of 5-10 kDa seem to be most promising to enhance colloidal drug delivery vehicles.
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- Moritz Beck-Broichsitter
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmacy, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany; Medical Clinic II, Department of Internal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität, Giessen, Germany.
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Woitschach F, Kloss M, Kischkel S, Macháček T, Reinholdt C, Senz V, Schlodder K, Löbermann M, Grabow N, Reisinger EC, Sombetzki M. Utilization of a highly adaptable murine air pouch model for minimally invasive testing of the inflammatory potential of biomaterials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1367366. [PMID: 38737540 PMCID: PMC11082294 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1367366] [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: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Introduction: The biocompatibility of an implanted material strongly determines the subsequent host immune response. After insertion into the body, each medical device causes tissue reactions. How intense and long-lasting these are is defined by the material properties. The so-called foreign body reaction is a reaction leading to the inflammation and wound healing process after implantation. The constantly expanding field of implant technology and the growing areas of application make optimization and adaptation of the materials used inevitable. Methods: In this study, modified liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and two of the most commonly used thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) were compared in terms of induced inflammatory response in the body. We evaluated the production of inflammatory cytokines, infiltration of inflammatory cells and encapsulation of foreign bodies in a subcutaneous air-pouch model in mice. In this model, the material is applied in a minimally invasive procedure via a cannula and in one piece, which allows material testing without destroying or crushing the material and thus studying an intact implant surface. The study design includes short-term (6 h) and long-term (10 days) analysis of the host response to the implanted materials. Air-pouch-infiltrating cells were determined by flow cytometry after 6 h and 10 days. Inflammation, fibrosis and angiogenesis markers were analyzed in the capsular tissue by qPCR after 10 days. Results: The foreign body reaction was investigated by macroscopic evaluation and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Increased leukocyte infiltration was observed in the air-pouch after 6 h, but it markedly diminished after 10 days. After 10 days, capsule formations were observed around the materials without visible inflammatory cells. Discussion: For biocompatibility testing materials are often implanted in muscle tissue. These test methods are not sufficiently conclusive, especially for materials that are intended to come into contact with blood. Our study primarily shows that the presented model is a highly adaptable and minimally invasive test system to test the inflammatory potential of and foreign body reaction to candidate materials and offers more precise analysis options by means of flow cytometry.
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- Franziska Woitschach
- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Center of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Kawamura A, Takahashi R, Miyata T. UCST-Type Thermoresponsive Sol-Gel Transition Triblock Copolymer Containing Zwitterionic Polymer Blocks. Gels 2024; 10:288. [PMID: 38786206 PMCID: PMC11121674 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050288] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Thermoresponsive sol-gel transition polymers are of significant interest because of their fascinating biomedical applications, including as drug reservoirs for drug delivery systems and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Although extensive research has been conducted on lower critical solution temperature (LCST)-type sol-gel transition polymers, there have been few reports on upper critical solution temperature (UCST)-type sol-gel transition polymers. In this study, we designed an ABA-type triblock copolymer composed of a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) block and zwitterionic polymer blocks that exhibit UCST-type thermoresponsive phase transitions. A sulfobetaine (SB) monomer with both ammonium and sulfonate (-SO3) groups in its side chain or a sulfabetaine (SaB) monomer with both ammonium and sulfate (-OSO3) groups in its side chain was polymerized from both ends of the PEG block via reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization to obtain PSB-PEG-PSB and PSaB-PEG-PSaB triblock copolymers, respectively. Although an aqueous solution containing the PSB-PEG-PSB triblock copolymer showed an increase in viscosity upon cooling, it did not undergo a sol-to-gel transition. In contrast, a sol-to-gel transition was observed when a phosphate-buffered saline containing PSaB-PEG-PSaB was cooled from 80 °C to 25 °C. The PSaB blocks with -OSO3 groups exhibited a stronger dipole-dipole interaction than conventional SB with -SO3 groups, leading to intermolecular association and the formation of a gel network composed of PSaB assemblies bridged with PEG. The fascinating UCST-type thermoresponsive sol-gel transition properties of the PSaB-PEG-PSaB triblock copolymer suggest that it can provide a useful platform for designing smart biomaterials, such as drug delivery reservoirs and cell culture scaffolds.
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- Akifumi Kawamura
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Osaka, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Osaka, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology, Kansai University, Suita 564-8680, Osaka, Japan
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Bui HL, Su YH, Yang CJ, Huang CJ, Lai JY. Mucoadhesive, antioxidant, and lubricant catechol-functionalized poly(phosphobetaine) as biomaterial nanotherapeutics for treating ocular dryness. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:160. [PMID: 38589911 PMCID: PMC11000383 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02448-x] [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: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Dry eye disease (DED) is associated with ocular hyperosmolarity and inflammation. The marketed topical eye drops for DED treatment often lack bioavailability and precorneal residence time. In this study, we investigated catechol-functionalized polyzwitterion p(MPC-co-DMA), composed of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and dopamine methacrylamide (DMA) monomers, as potential topical nanotherapeutics for DED. The copolymers were synthesized via random free-radical copolymerization, producing different proportions of catecholic functionalization. All as-prepared polymer compositions displayed good ocular biocompatibility. At a feeding ratio of 1:1, p(MPC1-co-DMA1) can facilitate a robust mucoadhesion via Michael addition and/or Schiff base reaction, thus prolonging ocular residence time after 4 days of topical instillation. The hydration lubrication of MPC and radical-scavenging DMA endow the nano-agent to ease tear-film hyperosmolarity and corneal inflammation. A single dose of p(MPC1-co-DMA1) (1 mg/mL) after 4 days post-instillation can protect the cornea against reactive oxygen species, inhibiting cell apoptosis and the over-expression of pro-inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α). In clinical assessment, DED-induced rabbit eyes receiving p(MPC1-co-DMA1) could increase lacrimal fluid secretion by 5-fold higher than cyclosporine A. The catechol-functionalized polyzwitterion with enhanced lubricity, mucoadhesion, and anti-oxidation/anti-inflammation properties has shown high promise as a bioactive eye drop formulation for treating DED.
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- Hoang Linh Bui
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32023, Taiwan.
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, 32023, Taiwan.
- NCU-Covestro Research Center, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32023, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, 33305, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan.
- Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 33303, Taiwan.
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan.
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Jurku̅nas M, Talaikis M, Klimkevičius V, Pudžaitis V, Niaura G, Makuška R. Diblock Copolymers of Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine and Dopamine Methacrylamide: Synthesis and Real-Time Adsorption Dynamics by SEIRAS and RAIRS. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:5945-5958. [PMID: 38456424 PMCID: PMC10956495 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Amphiphilic diblock copolymers containing a block of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) with unique properties to prevent nonspecific protein adsorption and enhance lubrication in aqueous media and a block of dopamine methacrylamide (DOPMA) distinguished by excellent adhesion performance were synthesized by reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization for the first time. The DOPMA monomer with an acetonide-protected catechol group (acetonide-protected dopamine methacrylamide (ADOPMA)) was used, allowing the prevention of undesirable side reactions during polymerization and oxidation during storage. The adsorption behavior of the diblock copolymers with protected and unprotected catechol groups on gold surfaces was probed using attenuated total reflection (ATR)-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (SEIRAS), and reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy (RAIRS). The copolymers pMPC-b-pADOPMA demonstrated physisorption with rapid adsorption and ultrasound-assisted desorption, while the copolymers pMPC-b-DOPMA exhibited chemical adsorption with slower dynamics but a stronger interaction with the gold surface. SEIRAS and RAIRS allowed proving the reorientation of the diblock copolymers during adsorption, demonstrating the exposure of the pMPC block toward the aqueous phase.
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- Marijus Jurku̅nas
- Institute
of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Center for Physical
Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, 10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Center for Physical
Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, 10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Center for Physical
Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, 10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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He K, Cai P, Ji S, Tang Z, Fang Z, Li W, Yu J, Su J, Luo Y, Zhang F, Wang T, Wang M, Wan C, Pan L, Ji B, Li D, Chen X. An Antidehydration Hydrogel Based on Zwitterionic Oligomers for Bioelectronic Interfacing. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311255. [PMID: 38030137 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Hydrogels are ideal interfacing materials for on-skin healthcare devices, yet their susceptibility to dehydration hinders their practical use. While incorporating hygroscopic metal salts can prevent dehydration and maintain ionic conductivity, concerns arise regarding metal toxicity due to the passage of small ions through the skin barrier. Herein, an antidehydration hydrogel enabled by the incorporation of zwitterionic oligomers into its network is reported. This hydrogel exhibits exceptional water retention properties, maintaining ≈88% of its weight at 40% relative humidity, 25 °C for 50 days and about 84% after being heated at 50 °C for 3 h. Crucially, the molecular weight design of the embedded oligomers prevents their penetration into the epidermis, as evidenced by experimental and molecular simulation results. The hydrogel allows stable signal acquisition in electrophysiological monitoring of humans and plants under low-humidity conditions. This research provides a promising strategy for the development of epidermis-safe and biocompatible antidehydration hydrogel interfaces for on-skin devices.
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- Ke He
- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS), Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS), Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921, Singapore
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Dei N, Ishihara K, Matsumoto A, Kojima C. Preparation and Characterization of Acrylic and Methacrylic Phospholipid-Mimetic Polymer Hydrogels and Their Applications in Optical Tissue Clearing. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:241. [PMID: 38257040 PMCID: PMC10820725 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020241] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymers are mimetic to phospholipids, being widely used as biocompatible polymers. In our previous study, MPC polymer hydrogels proved more effective for optical tissue clearing compared to acrylamide (AAm) polymer hydrogels. In the present study, 2-acryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (APC) was synthesized and employed to create hydrogels for a comparative analysis with methacrylic MPC-based hydrogels. APC, an acrylic monomer, was copolymerized with AAm in a similar reactivity. In contrast, MPC, as a methacrylic monomer, demonstrated higher copolymerization reactivity than AAm, leading to a spontaneously delayed two-step polymerization behavior. This suggests that the polymer sequences and network structures became heterogeneous when both methacrylic and acrylic monomers, as well as crosslinkers, were present in the copolymerization system. The molecular weight of the APC polymers was considerably smaller than that of the MPC polymers due to the formation of mid-chain radicals and subsequent β-scission during polymerization. The swelling ratios in water and strain sweep profiles of hydrogels prepared using acrylic and methacrylic compounds differed from those of hydrogels prepared using only acrylic compounds. This implies that copolymerization reactivity influences the polymer network structures and crosslinking density in addition to the copolymer composition. APC-based hydrogels are effective for the optical clearing of tumor tissues and are applicable to both passive and electrophoretic methods.
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- Nanako Dei
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai 599-8531, Osaka, Japan (A.M.)
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- Division of Materials & Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai 599-8531, Osaka, Japan (A.M.)
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai 599-8531, Osaka, Japan (A.M.)
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Luu CH, Nguyen NT, Ta HT. Unravelling Surface Modification Strategies for Preventing Medical Device-Induced Thrombosis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2301039. [PMID: 37725037 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301039] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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The use of biomaterials in implanted medical devices remains hampered by platelet adhesion and blood coagulation. Thrombus formation is a prevalent cause of failure of these blood-contacting devices. Although systemic anticoagulant can be used to support materials and devices with poor blood compatibility, its negative effects such as an increased chance of bleeding, make materials with superior hemocompatibility extremely attractive, especially for long-term applications. This review examines blood-surface interactions, the pathogenesis of clotting on blood-contacting medical devices, popular surface modification techniques, mechanisms of action of anticoagulant coatings, and discusses future directions in biomaterial research for preventing thrombosis. In addition, this paper comprehensively reviews several novel methods that either entirely prevent interaction between material surfaces and blood components or regulate the reaction of the coagulation cascade, thrombocytes, and leukocytes.
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- Cuong Hung Luu
- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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Iwasaki Y. Photoassisted Surface Modification with Zwitterionic Phosphorylcholine Polymers for the Fabrication of Ideal Biointerfaces. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:15417-15430. [PMID: 37899752 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Surface modification using zwitterionic 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymers is commonly performed to fabricate interfaces that reduce nonspecific fouling by biomolecules and cells. Accordingly, several clinically used devices, such as guide wires, stents, oxygenators, left ventricular assist devices, and microcatheters have been modified using MPC polymers. The specific types of surface modifications vary across substrates and applications. Recently, photoreactions have garnered attention for surface modification due to their stability and tunability. This review highlights various studies that employed photoreactions to modify surfaces using MPC polymers, especially photoinduced graft polymerization of MPC. In addition to antifouling materials, several micromanipulated, long-lasting hydrophilic, and super antiwear surfaces are summarized. Furthermore, several photoreactive MPC polymers that can be used to control interactions between biomolecules and materials are presented along with their potential to form selective recognition surfaces that target biomolecules for biosensors and diagnostic devices.
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- Yasuhiko Iwasaki
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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Liang X, Yang L, Lei Y, Zhang S, Chen L, Hu C, Wang Y. Biomimetic-modified bioprosthetic heart valves with Cysteine-Alanine-Glycine peptide for anti-thrombotic, endothelialization and anti-calcification. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126244. [PMID: 37562473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126244] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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In recent years, bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) prepared by cross-linking porcine or bovine pericardium with glutaraldehyde (Glut) have received widespread attention due to their excellent hemocompatibility and hydrodynamic properties. However, the failure of BHVs induced by thrombosis and difficulty in endothelialization still exists in clinical practice. Improving the biocompatibility and endothelialization potential of BHVs is conducive to promoting their anti-thrombosis properties and prolonging their service life. Herein, Cysteine-Alanine-Glycine (CAG) peptide was introduced into the biomimetic BHV materials modified by 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) to improve their anti-thrombosis and promoting-endothelialization performances. MPC can improve the anti-adsorption performance of BHV materials, as well as, CAG contributes to the adhesion and proliferation of endothelial cells on the surface of BHV materials. The results of experiments showed that the biomimetic modification strategy with MPC and CAG reduce the thrombosis of BHV materials and improve their endothelialization in vitro. More importantly, the calcification of BHV significantly reduced by inhibiting the expression of M1 macrophage-related factors (IL-6, iNOS) and promoting the expression of M2 macrophage-related factors (IL-10, CD206). We believe that the valve-modified strategy is expected to provide effective solutions to clinical valve problems.
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- Xuyue Liang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu 610064, PR China.
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Ishihara K, Shi X, Fukazawa K, Yamaoka T, Yao G, Wu JY. Biomimetic-Engineered Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3600-3616. [PMID: 37616500 PMCID: PMC10521029 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Contact lenses are one of the most successful applications of biomaterials. The chemical structure of the polymers used in contact lenses plays an important role in determining the function of contact lenses. Different types of contact lenses have been developed based on the chemical structure of polymers. When designing contact lenses, materials scientists consider factors such as mechanical properties, processing properties, optical properties, histocompatibility, and antifouling properties, to ensure long-term wear with minimal discomfort. Advances in contact lens materials have addressed traditional issues such as oxygen permeability and biocompatibility, improving overall comfort, and duration of use. For example, silicone hydrogel contact lenses with high oxygen permeability were developed to extend the duration of use. In addition, controlling the surface properties of contact lenses in direct contact with the cornea tissue through surface polymer modification mimics the surface morphology of corneal tissue while maintaining the essential properties of the contact lens, a significant improvement for long-term use and reuse of contact lenses. This review presents the material science elements required for advanced contact lenses of the future and summarizes the chemical methods for achieving these goals.
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- Kazuhiko Ishihara
- Division
of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Alcon
Research, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas 76134, United States
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- National
Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Osaka 564-8565, Japan
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- National
Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Osaka 564-8565, Japan
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- Alcon
Research, LLC, Duluth, Georgia 30097, United States
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Kaneko M, Yamazaki H, Ono T, Horie M, Ito A. Effective magnetic hyperthermia induced by mitochondria-targeted nanoparticles modified with triphenylphosphonium-containing phospholipid polymers. Cancer Sci 2023; 114:3750-3758. [PMID: 37409483 PMCID: PMC10475774 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15895] [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: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) is a promising cancer treatment because tumor tissue can be specifically damaged by utilizing the heat generated by nano-heaters such as magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) under an alternating magnetic field. MNPs are taken up by cancer cells, enabling intracellular MHT. Subcellular localization of MNPs can affect the efficiency of intracellular MHT. In this study, we attempted to improve the therapeutic efficacy of MHT by using mitochondria-targeting MNPs. Mitochondria-targeting MNPs were prepared by the modification of carboxyl phospholipid polymers containing triphenylphosphonium (TPP) moieties that accumulate in mitochondria. The mitochondrial localization of polymer-modified MNPs was supported by transmission electron microscopy observations of murine colon cancer CT26 cells treated with polymer-modified MNPs. In vitro and in vivo MHT using polymer-modified MNPs revealed that the therapeutic effects were enhanced by introducing TPP. Our results indicate the validity of mitochondria targeting in enhancing the therapeutic outcome of MHT. These findings will pave the way for developing a new strategy for the surface design of MNPs and therapeutic strategies for MHT.
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- Masahiro Kaneko
- Department of Chemical Systems EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, Nagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Chemical Systems EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, Nagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Chemical Systems EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, Nagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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- Division of Biochemical Engineering, Radioisotope Research CenterKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Chemical Systems EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, Nagoya UniversityNagoyaJapan
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Putra Wigianto AY, Ishida Y, Iwawaki Y, Goto T, Watanabe M, Sekine K, Hamada K, Murakami K, Fujii H, Ichikawa T. 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer treatment prevents Candida albicans biofilm formation on acrylic resin. J Prosthodont Res 2023; 67:384-391. [PMID: 36288959 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_22_00102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of photoreactive 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) in inhibiting Candida albicans biofilm formation on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and assess its mechanism and need for re-application by evaluating its interaction with salivary mucin and durability during temperature changes. METHODS PMMA discs were used as specimens. The MPC coating was applied using the spray and cure technique for the treatment groups, whereas no coating was applied to the control. The MPC treatment (MT) groups were further differentiated based on the number of thermal cycles involved (0, 1000, 2500, and 5000). The optical density was measured to assess mucin adsorption (MA). Contact angle (CA) was calculated to evaluate surface hydrophilicity. The presence of MPC components on the PMMA surface was assessed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). C. albicans biofilms were evaluated qualitatively (scanning electron microscope images) and quantitatively (colony-forming units (CFUs)). Statistical analysis was conducted using two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's multiple comparison test. RESULTS MA rate and CA increased significantly in the MT groups, which exhibited significantly fewer CFUs and thinner biofilms than those of the control group. Based on the XPS, MA, and CFU evaluations, the durability and efficacy of the MPC coating were considered stable up to 2500 thermal cycles. Additionally, a significant interaction was observed between mucin concentration and MPC efficacy. CONCLUSIONS The photoreactive MPC coating, which was resistant to temperature changes for approximately 3 months, effectively prevented C. albicans biofilm formation by modifying surface hydrophilicity and increasing mucin adsorption.
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- Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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Bao T, Li N, Chen H, Zhao Z, Fan J, Tao Y, Chen C, Wan M, Yin G, Mao C. Drug-Loaded Zwitterion-Based Nanomotors for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:32762-32771. [PMID: 37389863 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment requires a nanosystem for drug delivery that can effectively penetrate the blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB). Herein, we designed poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylgallylcholine) (PMPC)/l-arginine (PMPC/A)-based nanomotors that can release nitric oxide (NO). The nanomotors were loaded with the inducible NO synthase inhibitor 1400W and nerve growth factor (NGF). PMPC with a zwitterionic structure not only provided good biocompatibility for the nanomotors but also facilitated their passage through the BSCB owing to the assistance of a large number of choline transporters on the BSCB. Additionally, the l-arginine loaded on the nanomotors was able to react with reactive oxygen species in the microenvironment of the injured nerve to produce NO, thereby conferring the ability of autonomic movement to the nanomotors, which facilitated the uptake of drugs by cells in damaged areas and penetration in pathological tissues. Moreover, in vivo animal experiments indicated that the PMPC/A/1400W/NGF nanomotors could effectively pass through the BSCB and restore the motion function of a rat SCI model by regulating its internal environment as well as the release of therapeutic drugs. Thus, the drug delivery system based on nanomotor technology offers a promising strategy for treating central nervous system diseases.
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- Tianyi Bao
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing Central Hospital, Nanjing 210018, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Yoshizaki Y, Konno T. Cellular Internalization and Exiting Behavior of Zwitterionic 4-Armed Star-Shaped Polymers. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114479. [PMID: 37298956 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The zwitterionic phospholipid polymer poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine-co-n-butyl methacrylate) (PMB) is amphiphilic copolymer, and it has been reported to directly penetrate cell membranes and have good cytocompatibility. Conventional PMBs are linear-type random copolymers that are polymerized by a free radical polymerization technique. In contrast, star-shaped polymers, or simple branched-type polymers, have unique properties compared to the linear types, for example, a viscosity based on the effect of the excluded volume. In this study, a branched architecture was introduced into a PMB molecular structure, and a 4-armed star-shaped PMB (4armPMB) was synthesized by an atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) technique known as living radical polymerization. Linear-type PMB was also synthesized using ATRP. The effects of the polymer architecture on cytotoxicity and cellular uptake were investigated. Both 4armPMB and LinearPMB were successfully synthesized, and these polymers were verified to be water soluble. Pyrene fluorescence in the polymer solution indicated that the architecture had no effect on the behavior of the polymer aggregates. In addition, these polymers caused no cytotoxicity or cell membrane damage. The 4armPMB and LinearPMB penetrated into the cells after a short incubation period, with similar rates. In contrast, the 4armPMB showed a quicker back-diffusion from the cells than that of LinearPMB. The 4armPMB showed fast cellular internalization and exiting behaviors.
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- Yuta Yoshizaki
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
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Litvak M, Shamanaev A, Zalawadiya S, Matafonov A, Kobrin A, Feener EP, Wallisch M, Tucker EI, McCarty OJT, Gailani D. Titanium is a potent inducer of contact activation: implications for intravascular devices. J Thromb Haemost 2023; 21:1200-1213. [PMID: 36696212 PMCID: PMC10621279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2022.12.014] [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: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in manufacturing medical devices because of their strength and resistance to corrosion. Although Ti compounds are considered compatible with blood, they appear to support plasma contact activation and may be thrombogenic. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to compare Ti and titanium nitride (TiN) with known activators of contact activation (kaolin and silica) in plasma-clotting assays and to assess binding and activation of factor XII, (FXII), factor XI (FXI), prekallikrein, and high-molecular-weight kininogen (HK) with Ti/TiN. METHODS Ti-based nanospheres and foils were compared with kaolin, silica, and aluminum in plasma-clotting assays. Binding and activation of FXII, prekallikrein, HK, and FXI to surfaces was assessed with western blots and chromogenic assays. RESULTS Using equivalent surface amounts, Ti and TiN were comparable with kaolin and superior to silica, for inducing coagulation and FXII autoactivation. Similar to many inducers of contact activation, Ti and TiN are negatively charged; however, their effects on FXII are not neutralized by the polycation polybrene. Antibodies to FXII, prekallikrein, or FXI or coating Ti with poly-L-arginine blocked Ti-induced coagulation. An antibody to FXII reduced FXII and PK binding to Ti, kallikrein generation, and HK cleavage. CONCLUSION Titanium compounds induce contact activation with a potency comparable with that of kaolin. Binding of FXII with Ti shares some features with FXII binding to soluble polyanions but may have unique features. Inhibitors targeting FXII or FXI may be useful in mitigating Ti-induced contact activation in patients with titanium-based implants that are exposed to blood.
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- Maxim Litvak
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Aronora, Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon, USA
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- Aronora, Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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Ghorai A, Banerjee S. Phosphorus-Containing Aromatic Polymers: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Membrane-Based Applications. Prog Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2023.101646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Jayakumar K, Lielpetere A, Domingo-Lopez DA, Levey RE, Duffy GP, Schuhmann W, Leech D. Tethering zwitterionic polymer coatings to mediated glucose biosensor enzyme electrodes can decrease sensor foreign body response yet retain sensor sensitivity to glucose. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 219:114815. [PMID: 36302333 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114815] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Foreign body response (FBR) is a major challenge that affects implantable biosensors and medical devices, including glucose biosensors, leading to a deterioration in device response over time. Polymer shields are often used to mitigate this issue. Zwitterionic polymers (ZPs) are a promising class of materials that reduce biofouling of implanted devices. A series of ZPs each containing tetherable epoxide functional groups was synthesised for application as a polymer shield for eventual application as implantable glucose biosensors. The polymer shields were initially tested for the ability to resist fibrinogen adsorption and fibroblast adhesion. All synthesised ZPs showed comparable behaviour to a commercial Lipidure ZP in resisting fibrinogen adsorption. Nafion, a common anionic shield used against electrochemical interferents, showed higher protein adsorption and comparable cell adhesion resistance as uncoated control surfaces. However, a poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine-co-glycidyl methacrylate) (MPC)-type ZP showed similar behaviour to Lipidure, with approximately 50% reduced fibrinogen adsorption and 80% decrease in fibroblast adhesion compared to uncoated controls. An MPC-coated amperometric glucose biosensor showed comparable current density and a 1.5-fold increase in sensitivity over an uncoated control biosensor, whereas all other polymer shields tested, including Lipidure, Nafion and a poly(ethyleneglycol) polymer, resulted in lower sensitivity and current density. Collectively, these characteristics make MPC-polymer shield coatings an appealing possibility for use in implantable glucose sensors and other implanted devices with the aim of reducing FBR while maintaining sensor performance.
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- Kavita Jayakumar
- School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany
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- Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, ,Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, ,Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, ,Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Analytical Chemistry-Center for Electrochemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780, Bochum, Germany.
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- School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland.
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Yoshie K, Ishihara K. [Solubilization of Poorly Water-soluble Drugs with Amphiphilic Phospholipid Polymers]. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2023; 143:745-756. [PMID: 37661440 DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.23-00023] [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] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Most drug candidates developed in recent years are poorly water-soluble, which is a key challenge in pharmaceutical science. Various solubilization methods have been investigated thus far, most of which require solubilizers that provide a local hydrophobic environment wherein a drug can dissolve or induce interactions with drug molecules. We have focused on amphiphilic 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphoryl choline (MPC) polymers. In addition to the ease of molecular design of amphiphilic MPC polymers owing to their chemical structures, they have been reported to possess high biocompatibility in various biomaterial applications. Additionally, amphiphilic MPC polymers have been applied in the pharmaceutical field, especially in solubilization. We have qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated the effects of the chemical structure and physical properties of the solubilizer on the MPC polymers. In particular, MPC polymers with different chemical structures were designed and synthesized. The inner polarity and molecular mobility in the polymer aggregates were evaluated, indicating that the intrinsic properties reflect the chemical structure of the polymer. Additionally, amphiphilic MPC polymers were used to improve the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs and as solid dispersion carriers, and they exhibited superior solubilizing abilities compared to a commonly used polymer. Furthermore, the solubility of biopharmaceuticals, such as peptides, was improved. It is possible to design and synthesize optimal structures based on the polarity of the hydrophobic environment and the intermolecular interaction with a drug. This research provides a unified interpretation of drugs and efficiently summarizes knowledge about drug development, which will facilitate the efficient and rapid development of drug formulations.
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- Kensuke Yoshie
- Formulation Technology Research Laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo., Ltd
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, School of Engineering, Osaka University
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Nistorescu S, Icriverzi M, Florian P, Bonciu A, Marascu V, Dumitrescu N, Pircalabioru GG, Rusen L, Mocanu A, Roseanu A, Cimpean A, Grama F, Dinca V, Cristian DA. Mitigation of Cellular and Bacterial Adhesion on Laser Modified Poly (2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine)/Polydimethylsiloxane Surface. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:nano13010064. [PMID: 36615974 PMCID: PMC9824587 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Nowadays, using polymers with specific characteristics to coat the surface of a device to prevent undesired biological responses can represent an optimal strategy for developing new and more efficient implants for biomedical applications. Among them, zwitterionic phosphorylcholine-based polymers are of interest due to their properties to resist cell and bacterial adhesion. In this work, the Matrix-Assisted Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) technique was investigated as a new approach for functionalising Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surfaces with zwitterionic poly(2-Methacryloyloxyethyl-Phosphorylcholine) (pMPC) polymer. Evaluation of the physical-chemical properties of the new coatings revealed that the technique proposed has the advantage of achieving uniform and homogeneous stable moderate hydrophilic pMPC thin layers onto hydrophobic PDMS without any pre-treatment, therefore avoiding the major disadvantage of hydrophobicity recovery. The capacity of modified PDMS surfaces to reduce bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation was tested for Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli (E. coli). Cell adhesion, proliferation and morphology of human THP-1 differentiated macrophages and human normal CCD-1070Sk fibroblasts on the different surfaces were also assessed. Biological in vitro investigation revealed a significantly reduced adherence on PDMS-pMPC of both E. coli (from 29 × 10 6 to 3 × 102 CFU/mL) and S. aureus (from 29 × 106 to 3 × 102 CFU/mL) bacterial strains. Additionally, coated surfaces induced a significant inhibition of biofilm formation, an effect observed mainly for E. coli. Moreover, the pMPC coatings improved the capacity of PDMS to reduce the adhesion and proliferation of human macrophages by 50% and of human fibroblast by 40% compared to unmodified scaffold, circumventing undesired cell responses such as inflammation and fibrosis. All these highlighted the potential for the new PDMS-pMPC interfaces obtained by MAPLE to be used in the biomedical field to design new PDMS-based implants exhibiting long-term hydrophilic profile stability and better mitigating foreign body response and microbial infection.
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- Simona Nistorescu
- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute for Biochemistry of Romanian Academy, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute for Biochemistry of Romanian Academy, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute for Biochemistry of Romanian Academy, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Surgical Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 030171 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (F.G.); (V.D.); Tel.: +40-214574414 (V.D.)
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
- Correspondence: (F.G.); (V.D.); Tel.: +40-214574414 (V.D.)
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- Surgical Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 030171 Bucharest, Romania
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Vivero-Lopez M, Pereira-da-Mota AF, Carracedo G, Huete-Toral F, Parga A, Otero A, Concheiro A, Alvarez-Lorenzo C. Phosphorylcholine-Based Contact Lenses for Sustained Release of Resveratrol: Design, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Performances, and In Vivo Behavior. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:55431-55446. [PMID: 36495267 PMCID: PMC9782386 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c18217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Design of advanced contact lenses (CLs) demands materials that are safe and comfortable for the wearers and that preserve the normal eye microbiota, avoiding chronic inflammation and biofilm development. This work aimed to combine the natural antibiofouling phosphorylcholine and the antioxidant and prebiotic resveratrol as integral components of CLs that may have the additional performance of preventing oxidative-stress related eye diseases. Different from previous uses of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) as coating, we explored the feasibility of adding MPC at high proportions as a comonomer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)-based hydrogels while still allowing for the loading of the hydrophobic resveratrol. Homogeneous distribution of MPC along the hydrogel depth (confirmed by Raman spectroscopy) notably increased solvent uptake and the proportion of free water while it decreased Young's modulus. Relevantly, MPC did not hinder the uptake of resveratrol by CLs (>10 mg/g), which indeed showed network/water partition coefficients of >100. Protocols for CLs sterilization and loading of resveratrol under aseptic conditions were implemented, and the effects of tear proteins on resveratrol release rate were investigated. CLs sustained resveratrol release for more than 24 h in vitro, and sorption of albumin onto the hydrogel, although attenuated by MPC, slowed down the release. The combination of MPC and resveratrol reduced P. aeruginosa and S. aureus growth as tested in a novel hydrogel disk-agar interface biofilm growth setup. The developed CLs showed excellent anti-inflammatory properties and biocompatibility in in ovo and rabbit tests and provided higher and more prolonged levels of resveratrol in tear fluid, which favored resveratrol biodistribution in anterior and posterior eye segments compared to eye drops. Correlations between the release profiles of resveratrol in vitro and in vivo were assessed. Relevantly, the CLs preserved the antioxidant properties of resveratrol during the entire 8 h of wearing. In sum, CLs prepared with high proportion in MPC may help address safety and comfort requirements while having drug releasing capabilities.
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- Maria Vivero-Lopez
- Departamento
de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica,
I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales
(iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782Santiago
de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento
de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica,
I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales
(iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782Santiago
de Compostela, Spain
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- Ocupharm
Research Group, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, C/Arcos del Jalon 118, 28037Madrid, Spain
- Department
of Optometry and Vision, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, C/Arcos del Jalon 118, 28037Madrid, Spain
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- Ocupharm
Research Group, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, C/Arcos del Jalon 118, 28037Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento
de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Biología,
Edificio CIBUS, Universidade de Santiago
de Compostela, 15782Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento
de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Biología,
Edificio CIBUS, Universidade de Santiago
de Compostela, 15782Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento
de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica,
I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales
(iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782Santiago
de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento
de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica,
I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales
(iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782Santiago
de Compostela, Spain
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Li Q, Wen C, Yang J, Zhou X, Zhu Y, Zheng J, Cheng G, Bai J, Xu T, Ji J, Jiang S, Zhang L, Zhang P. Zwitterionic Biomaterials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17073-17154. [PMID: 36201481 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
The term "zwitterionic polymers" refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally distributed at the molecular level, the molecules exhibit an overall neutral charge with a strong hydration effect via ionic solvation. The strong hydration effect constitutes the foundation of a series of exceptional properties of zwitterionic materials, including resistance to protein adsorption, lubrication at interfaces, promotion of protein stabilities, antifreezing in solutions, etc. As a result, zwitterionic materials have drawn great attention in biomedical and engineering applications in recent years. In this review, we give a comprehensive and panoramic overview of zwitterionic materials, covering the fundamentals of hydration and nonfouling behaviors, different types of zwitterionic surfaces and polymers, and their biomedical applications.
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- Qingsi Li
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Institute of Drug Discovery and Development, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Drug Safety Evaluation and Research, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010051, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010051, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Suzuki H, Adler A, Huang T, Kuramochi A, Ohba Y, Sato Y, Nakamura N, Manivel VA, Ekdahl KN, Nilsson B, Ishihara K, Teramura Y. Impact of spontaneous liposome modification with phospholipid polymer-lipid conjugates on protein interactions. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:845-857. [PMID: 36518982 PMCID: PMC9744213 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2146466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Liposome surface coating has been studied to avoid the immunological responses caused by the complement system, and alternative materials to poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) have been explored recently since the production of anti-PEG IgM antibodies has been found in humans. We previously reported a liposome coating with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) (poly(MPC))-conjugated lipids (PMPC-lipids) and demonstrated its protective effect on blood protein interactions. Here, we attempted to modify the liposome surface by exogenously adding PMPC-lipids, which were spontaneously incorporated into the outer membrane via hydrophobic interactions. The polymerization degree of the PMPC segment was regulated from 10 to 100. The incorporated ratio of PMPC-lipid increased with a decrease in the degree of PMPC polymerization. Due to surface modification with PMPC-lipids, increase in the length of the PMPC-chain increased the size of the liposomes. The modified liposomes were kept stable for 14 d in terms of their size, polydispersity, and surface properties, where approximately 70% of PMPC-lipids were incorporated into the liposome surface. We demonstrated that liposome surface modification with PMPC-lipids can inhibit protein adsorption when exposed to serum, regardless of the degree of polymerization of PMPC. In addition, the PMPC-lipid modified surface was not recognized by the anti-PEG IgM antibody, whereas PEG-lipid was recognized by the antibody. Thus, we successfully fabricated an inert liposome surface via spontaneous modification with PMPC-lipids, where only the outer bilayer surface was modified. This technique can be available for full loading of water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredient inside the modified liposome.
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- Haruna Suzuki
- Department of Systems Engineering and Science, Graduate School of Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute (CMB), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute (CMB), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Linnaeus Center of Biomaterials Chemistry, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Research Institute (CMB), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Ibaraki, Japan
- Master’s/Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (T-LSI), University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Nie L, Li Y, Liu Y, Shi L, Chen H. Recent Applications of Contact Lenses for Bacterial Corneal Keratitis Therapeutics: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122635. [PMID: 36559128 PMCID: PMC9786638 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122635] [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: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Corneal keratitis is a common but severe infectious disease; without immediate and efficient treatment, it can lead to vision loss within a few days. With the development of antibiotic resistance, novel approaches have been developed to combat corneal keratitis. Contact lenses were initially developed to correct vision. Although silicon hydrogel-based contact lenses protect the cornea from hypoxic stress from overnight wear, wearing contact lenses was reported as an essential cause of corneal keratitis. With the development of technology, contact lenses are integrated with advanced functions, and functionalized contact lenses are used for killing bacteria and preventing infectious corneal keratitis. In this review, we aim to examine the current applications of contact lenses for anti-corneal keratitis.
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- Linyan Nie
- Department of Ophthalmology, The People’s Hospital of Yuhuan, Yuhuan 317600, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.C.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The People’s Hospital of Yuhuan, Yuhuan 317600, China
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.C.)
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Van der Waals interactions regulating the hydration of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, the constructing monomer of biocompatible polymers. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20393. [PMID: 36437358 PMCID: PMC9701782 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24841-y] [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: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Van der Waals (VDW) interactions provide fantastic properties for biological systems that function at room temperature. The VDW interaction, which primarily contributes to weak hydrogen bonding, is expected to play a key role in regulating hydrophobic hydration to express the biologically inert biocompatible function of polymerized MPCs (2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine). This report explores at the molecular level the biologically inert function of polymerized MPCs through an array of vibrational spectroscopic and computational characterization of MPC monomers, as temperature-dependent change of intramolecular weak hydrogen bonding. Synchrotron Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy and terahertz time-domain spectroscopy were used to investigate temperature-dependent spectral changes in the low frequency vibrations of the MPC over the temperature range from cryogenic to room temperature, and the results were analysed by highly reliable well-established density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Complicated spectral features in the low frequency energy region and the uncertain conformations of the MPC in the amorphous powder state are clearly resolved under a polarizable continuum model and dispersion correction to pure DFT calculations.
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Improvement of Oral Absorption of Poorly Water-Soluble Drugs by Solid Dispersions with Amphiphilic Phospholipid Polymer. J Pharm Sci 2022; 111:3141-3148. [PMID: 36028136 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2022.08.009] [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: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Solid dispersions are one of methods for solubilizing water-insoluble drugs. To enhance the bioavailability, maintenance of the supersaturated state and absorption of the dissolved drug in the gastrointestinal tract are important. We designed and synthesized amphiphilic 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) copolymers as carriers for solid dispersions and evaluated the dissolution behavior in test solutions with different pH and additives. Solid dispersion of troglitazone with amphiphilic MPC copolymers having both aromatic rings and urethane bonds in the side chains showed rapid dissolution and excellent supersaturation maintenance. It was indicated that the balance between the interactions with drug molecules and the water affinity of the polymer should be considered when carriers for solid dispersions are designed. In addition, cell membrane permeability of the solid dispersion with the amphiphilic MPC copolymer was evaluated by the Dissolution / Permeation system, which consists of two liquid chambers and a monolayer of epithelial cells that mimics the intestinal dissolution and permeation process. Further, blood concentration of the drug when solid dispersions were orally administered in mice was also evaluated. The cell membrane permeability and oral absorbability were significantly improved, compared to the solid dispersions with poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) and suspension or solution of crystalline troglitazone.
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Cao L, Xie X, Yu W, Xu HHK, Bai Y, Zhang K, Zhang N. Novel protein-repellent and antibacterial polymethyl methacrylate dental resin in water-aging for 6 months. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:457. [PMID: 36309721 PMCID: PMC9618229 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02506-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The present study aimed to develop a novel protein-repellent and antibacterial polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) dental resin with 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and quaternary ammonium dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM), and to investigate the effects of water-aging for 6 months on the mechanical properties, protein adsorption, and antibacterial activity of the dental resin. Methods Four groups were tested: PMMA control; PMMA + 3% MPC; PMMA + 1.5% DMAHDM; and PMMA + 3% MPC + 1.5% DMADDM in acrylic resin powder. Specimens were water-aged for 1 d, 3 months, and 6 months at 37 ℃. Their mechanical properties were then measured using a three-point flexure test. Protein adsorption was measured using a micro bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method. A human saliva microcosm model was used to inoculate bacteria on water-aged specimens and to investigate the live/dead staining, metabolic activity of biofilms, and colony-forming units (CFUs). Results The flexural strength and elastic modulus showed a significant loss after 6 months of water-ageing for the PMMA control (mean ± SD; n = 10); in contrast, the new protein repellent and antibacterial PMMA resin showed no strength loss. The PMMA–MPC–DMAHDM-containing resin imparted a strong antibacterial effect by greatly reducing biofilm viability and metabolic activity. The biofilm CFU count was reduced by about two orders of magnitude (p < 0.05) compared with that of the PMMA resin control. The protein adsorption was 20% that of a commercial composite (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the PMMA–MPC–DMAHDM-containing resin exhibited a long-term antibacterial performance, with no significant difference between 1 d, 3 months and 6 months (p > 0.05). Conclusions The flexural strength and elastic modulus of the PMMA–MPC–DMAHDM-containing resin were superior to those of the PMMA control after 6 months of water-ageing. The novel PMMA resin incorporating MPC and DMAHDM exhibited potent and lasting protein-repellent and antibacterial properties.
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Ishihara K. Biomimetic materials based on zwitterionic polymers toward human-friendly medical devices. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:498-524. [PMID: 36117516 PMCID: PMC9481090 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2119883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This review summarizes recent research on the design of polymer material systems based on biomimetic concepts and reports on the medical devices that implement these systems. Biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and phospholipids, present in living organisms, play important roles in biological activities. These molecules are characterized by heterogenic nature with hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity, and a balance of positive and negative charges, which provide unique reaction fields, interfaces, and functionality. Incorporating these molecules into artificial systems is expected to advance material science considerably. This approach to material design is exceptionally practical for medical devices that are in contact with living organisms. Here, it is focused on zwitterionic polymers with intramolecularly balanced charges and introduce examples of their applications in medical devices. Their unique properties make these polymers potential surface modification materials to enhance the performance and safety of conventional medical devices. This review discusses these devices; moreover, new surface technologies have been summarized for developing human-friendly medical devices using zwitterionic polymers in the cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, orthopedic, and ophthalmology fields.
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- Kazuhiko Ishihara
- Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Kaneko M, Yamaguchi A, Ito A. Induction of immunogenic cell death in murine colon cancer cells by ferrocene-containing redox phospholipid polymers. Cancer Sci 2022; 113:3558-3565. [PMID: 35950374 PMCID: PMC9530855 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Immunogenic cell death (ICD), activated by damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), is an apoptotic cell death process that elicits anti-tumor immunity. Although anticancer drugs that can induce ICD are promising for cancer treatment, the design strategy for ICD inducers remains unclear. In this study, we demonstrated the cell-penetrating redox phospholipid polymer poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine-co-vinyl ferrocene) (pMFc) inducing ICD in murine colon cancer CT26 cells. pMFc produced oxidative stress by extracting electrons from CT26 cells and induced the release of DAMPs, such as calreticulin, adenosine triphosphate, and high-mobility group box 1. Moreover, the injection of pMFc-treated CT26 cells inhibited tumor formation in subsequently challenged CT26 cells, indicating that pMFc elicited anti-tumor immunity through ICD. Using in vivo therapy, intra-tumoral injections of pMFc induced complete tumor regression in 20% (1/5) of mice. These results suggested that the redox phospholipid polymer provides a new option for ICD-inducing anticancer polymers.
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- Masahiro Kaneko
- Department of Chemical Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Fukushima K, Ota Y, Kato T. Polydioxanone Derivative Bearing Methoxy Groups towards Bio‐Functional Degradable Polymers Exhibiting Hydration‐Driven Biocompatibility. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202200192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Kazuki Fukushima
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering The University of Tokyo Hongo, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8656 Japan
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), PRESTO Honcho, Kawaguchi Saitama 332‐0012 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering The University of Tokyo Hongo, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8656 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering The University of Tokyo Hongo, Bunkyo‐ku Tokyo 113‐8656 Japan
- Research Initiative for Supra‐Materials Shinshu University Wakasato Nagano 380‐8553 Japan
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Wesley G, Giedd B, Hines B, Bickle K, Pearson C, Lorentz H. Safety and Efficacy of a New Water Gradient Biomimetic Monthly Replacement Spherical Contact Lens Material (Lehfilcon A). Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:2873-2884. [PMID: 36065354 PMCID: PMC9440676 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s362926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and performance of the investigational lens, lehfilcon A, when worn in a daily wear modality and replaced monthly as compared to the commercially available comfilcon A contact lens. Methods This was a multicenter, prospective, controlled, double-masked, randomized, parallel-group clinical study with bilateral lens wear for 3 months. In all, 115 subjects completed the study (77 with test lehfilcon A and 38 with control comfilcon A contact lenses). Distance visual acuity (VA) was assessed using Snellen VA. Lens performance was assessed by examining lens fit/movement, centration, front surface wettability and front/back surface deposits using slit-lamp biomicroscopy. Results At the 3-month follow-up visit, all eyes had a distance VA of 20/20 or better. Further, lens fit/movement was assessed as optimal in 92.9% of the eyes with lehfilcon A and 89.2% with comfilcon A. There were no ratings of unacceptably tight or loose fits for either contact lens material. Lens centration was assessed as optimal in 98.7% of eyes with lehfilcon A and 94.6% with comfilcon A. For front and back surface deposits, both materials showed minimal lens surface deposits. Front surface wettability was assessed as grade 0 or 1 for most of the study lenses in both lens groups across all attended study visits. There were no ocular adverse events related to the study lenses. Conclusion Overall, lehfilcon A showed excellent VA, optimal lens fitting characteristics, a clean surface, high wettability, and low risk for adverse events after 3 months of lens wear.
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- Kindred Optics at Maitland Vision, Maitland, FL, USA
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- Alcon Research, LLC, Johns Creek, GA, USA
- Correspondence: Holly Lorentz, Alcon Research, LLC, 11460 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA, 30097, USA, Tel +1 678 415 5272, Email
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Ruhunage CK, Dhawan V, McKenzie TJ, Hoque A, Rahm CE, Nawarathne CP, Ayres N, Cui XT, Alvarez NT. Hydrophilic Micro- and Macroelectrodes with Antibiofouling Properties for Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:2920-2931. [PMID: 35710337 PMCID: PMC10080669 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Implantable neural electrodes are generally used to record the electrical activity of neurons and to stimulate neurons in the nervous system. Biofouling triggered by inflammatory responses can dramatically affect the performance of neural electrodes, resulting in decreased signal sensitivity and consistency over time. Thus, long-term clinical applications require electrically conducting electrode materials with reduced dimensions, high flexibility, and antibiofouling properties that can reduce the degree of inflammatory reactions and increase the lifetime of neural electrodes. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are well known to form flexible assemblies such as CNT fibers. Herein, we report the covalent functionalization of predefined CNT fiber and film surfaces with hydrophilic, antibiofouling phosphorylcholine (PC) molecules. The electrochemical and spectroscopic characteristics, impedance properties, hydrophilicity, and in vitro antifouling nature of the functionalized CNT surfaces were evaluated. The hydrophilicity of the functionalized CNT films was demonstrated by a decrease in the static contact angle from 134.4° ± 3.9° before to 15.7° ± 1.5° after one and fully wetting after three functionalization cycles, respectively. In addition, the extent of protein absorption on the functionalized CNT films was significantly lower than that on the nonfunctionalized CNT film. Surprisingly, the faradic charge-transfer properties and impedance of the CNT assemblies were preserved after functionalization with PC molecules. These functionalized CNT assemblies are promising for the development of low-impedance neural electrodes with higher hydrophilicity and protein-fouling resistance to inhibit inflammatory responses.
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- Chethani K Ruhunage
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, United States
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Shiomoto S, Inoue K, Higuchi H, Nishimura SN, Takaba H, Tanaka M, Kobayashi M. Characterization of Hydration Water Bound to Choline Phosphate-Containing Polymers. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:2999-3008. [PMID: 35736642 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zwitterionic methacrylate polymers with either choline phosphate (CP) (poly(MCP)) or phosphorylcholine (PC) (poly(MPC)) side groups were analyzed to characterize the bound hydration water molecules as nonfreezing water (NFW), intermediate water (IW), or free water (FW). This characterization was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of polymer/water systems, and the enthalpy changes of cold crystallization and melting were determined. The electron pair orientation of CP is opposite to that of PC, and the former binds the alkyl terminal groups at the phosphate esters. The numbers of NFW and IW molecules per monomer unit of poly(MCP) with an isopropyl terminal group were estimated to be 10.7 and 11.3 mol/mol, respectively, which were slightly greater than those of the poly(MCP) bearing an ethyl terminal group. More NFW and IW molecules hydrated the phosphobetaine polyzwitterions, poly(MCP) and poly(MPC), compared with carboxybetaine and sulfobetaine polymers. Moreover, the hydration states of polyelectrolytes were compared with the zwitterionic polymers. Finally, we discuss the relationship between the amount of hydration water and bio-inert properties.
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- Shohei Shiomoto
- Graduate School of Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- School of Advanced Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- School of Advanced Engineering, Kogakuin University, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan
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Oshita A, Sunayama H, Takeuchi T. A molecularly imprinted nanocavity with transformable domains that fluorescently indicate the presence of antibiotics in meat extract samples. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6682-6687. [PMID: 35543362 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00145d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this study, we aimed to create synthetic polymer receptors with the fluorescence signalling ability, using molecular imprinting, precisely designed template molecules, and site-specific post-imprinting modifications, which can mimic conjugated proteins and are capable of specific molecular recognition, and wherein successful binding can be indicated by a change in fluorescence. A molecularly imprinted APO-type nanocavity with a reconstructable domain was prepared by co-polymerisation of a template molecule containing cephalexin conjugated to polymerisable groups via a Schiff base, a disulphide bond, and a cross-linker, followed by hydrolysis of the Schiff base and a disulphide exchange reaction. Fluorescence-based indication of binding was devised by the Schiff base formation reaction with 4-formylsalicylic acid, and the interacting site was introduced via a disulphide exchange reaction with 4-mercaptobenzoic acid, yielding a multifunctional mature (HOLO)-type molecularly imprinted nanocavity. The ability to indicate binding events using changes in the fluorescence of the HOLO polymer was investigated, and it was revealed that the target antibiotic cephalexin can be selectively detected in aqueous media with high affinity (Ka = 1.1 × 104 M-1). Furthermore, the proposed sensor exhibited the potential to detect spiked cephalexin in chicken extracts with a limit of detection of 18 μM (1.3 ppm). The proposed fluorescence-sensing system based on molecular imprinting and post-imprinting modification is expected to enable the development of advanced materials for the specific detection of trace antibiotics in complex samples.
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- Azusa Oshita
- Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan. .,Center for Advanced Medical Engineering Research & Development (CAMED), Kobe University, 1-5-1 Minatojimaminami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Japan.
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Ishihara K, Fukazawa K. Cell-membrane-inspired polymers for constructing biointerfaces with efficient molecular recognition. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3397-3419. [PMID: 35389394 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00242f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Fabrication of devices that accurately recognize, detect, and separate target molecules from mixtures is a crucial aspect of biotechnology for applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and food sciences. This technology has also been recently applied in solving environmental and energy-related problems. In molecular recognition, biomolecules are typically complexed with a substrate, and specific molecules from a mixture are recognized, captured, and reacted. To increase sensitivity and efficiency, the activity of the biomolecules used for capture should be maintained, and non-specific reactions on the surface should be prevented. This review summarizes polymeric materials that are used for constructing biointerfaces. Precise molecular recognition occurring at the surface of cell membranes is fundamental to sustaining life; therefore, materials that mimic the structure and properties of this particular surface are emphasized in this article. The requirements for biointerfaces to eliminate nonspecific interactions of biomolecules are described. In particular, the major issue of protein adsorption on biointerfaces is discussed by focusing on the structure of water near the interface from a thermodynamic viewpoint; moreover, the structure of polymer molecules that control the water structure is considered. Methodologies enabling stable formation of these interfaces on material surfaces are also presented.
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- Kazuhiko Ishihara
- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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Fujii S, Kozuka S, Yokota K, Ishihara K, Yusa SI. Preparation of Biocompatible Poly(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine) Hollow Particles Using Silica Particles as a Template. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5812-5819. [PMID: 35476546 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Hydrophilic poly(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine) (PMPC) shows biocompatibility because the pendant phosphorylcholine group has the same chemical structure as the hydrophilic part of phospholipids that form cell membranes. Hollow particles can be used in various fields, such as a carrier in drug delivery systems because they can encapsulate hydrophilic drugs. In this study, vinyl group-decorated silica particles with a radius of 150 nm were covered with cross-linked PMPC based on the graft-through method. The radius of PMPC-coated silica particles increased compared to that of the original silica particles. The PMPC-coated silica particles were immersed in a hydrogen fluoride aqueous solution to remove template silica particles to prepare the hollow particles. The PMPC hollow particles were characterized by dynamic light scattering, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and transmission electron microscopy observations. The thickness of the hollow particle shell can be controlled by the polymerization solvent quality. When a poor solvent for PMPC was used for the polymerization, PMPC hollow particles with thick shells can be obtained. The PMPC hollow particles can encapsulate hydrophilic guest molecules by immersing the hollow particles in a high-concentration guest molecule solution. The biocompatible PMPC hollow particles can be used in a drug carrier.
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- Sayaka Fujii
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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Kitano K, Ishihara K, Yusa SI. Formation of Water-Soluble Complexes from Fullerene with Biocompatible Block Copolymers Bearing Pendant Glucose and Phosphorylcholine. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5744-5751. [PMID: 35481764 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Double-hydrophilic diblock copolymers, PMPC100-block-PGEMAn (M100Gn), were synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer radical polymerization using glycosyloxyethyl methacrylate and 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine. The degree of polymerization (DP) of the poly(2-(methacryloyloxy) ethylphosphorylcholine) (PMPC) block was 100, whereas the DPs (n) of the poly(glycosyloxyethyl methacrylate) PGEMA block were 18, 48, and 90. Water-soluble complexes of C70/M100Gn and fullerene (C70) were prepared by grinding M100Gn and C70 powders in a mortar and adding phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution. PMPC can form a water-soluble complex with hydrophobic C70 using the same method. Therefore, the C70/M100Gn complexes have a core-shell micelle-like particle structure possessing a C70/PMPC core and PGEMA shells. The maximum amounts of solubilization of C70 in PBS solutions using 2 g/L each of M100G18, M100G48, and M100G90 were 0.518, 0.358, and 0.257 g/L, respectively. The hydrodynamic radius (Rh) of C70/M100Gn in PBS solutions was 55-75 nm. Spherical aggregates with a similar size to the Rh were observed by transmission electron microscopy. When the C70/M100Gn PBS solutions were irradiated with visible light, singlet oxygen was generated from C70 in the core. It is expected that the C70/M100Gn complexes can be applied to photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy treatments.
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- Kohei Kitano
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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Yusa SI, Oka D, Iwasaki Y, Ishihara K. pH-Responsive Association Behavior of Biocompatible Random Copolymers Containing Pendent Phosphorylcholine and Fatty Acid. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5119-5127. [PMID: 34672613 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Well-defined pH-responsive biocompatible random copolymers composed of 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine and varying quantities of sodium 11-(acrylamido)undecanoate (AaU) (fAaU = 0-58 mol %) were synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer radical polymerization. The pH-responsive association and dissociation behavior of the random copolymers was studied via turbidity, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance relaxation time, dynamic light scattering, static light scattering (SLS), and fluorescence measurements. At basic pH levels, the random copolymers dissolved in water in a unimer state because the AaU units behaved in a hydrophilic manner as a result of the ionization of the pendent fatty acids. The random copolymers with fAaU < 52 mol % associated intramolecularly within a single polymer chain to form unimer micelles at pH 3 because of the protonation of the pendent fatty acids. On the other hand, the random copolymer with fAaU ≥ 52 mol % formed intermolecular aggregates composed of four polymer chains at pH 3, as established by the SLS measurements. The random copolymers displayed the ability to solubilize hydrophobic guest molecules, such as N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine, into the hydrophobic microdomain formed by the pendent dehydrated fatty acids at acidic pHs. At pH 4, 1-pyrememethanol is captured by the random copolymer with fAaU = 52 mol %, and it is released from the random copolymer above pH 9. Furthermore, the mucoadhesive properties of the random copolymer with fAaU = 9 mol % were studied using a surface plasmon resonance technique. The copolymer was adsorbed onto mucin at pH 3; however, the adsorption decreased at pH 7.4.
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- Shin-Ichi Yusa
- Department of Materials Science and Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology, Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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Ihara D, Higaki Y, Yamada NL, Nemoto F, Matsuda Y, Kojio K, Takahara A. Cononsolvency of Poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine] in Ethanol-Water Mixtures: A Neutron Reflectivity Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5081-5088. [PMID: 34498869 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Molecular mechanisms underlying the cononsolvency, a re-entrant coil-to-globule-to-coil conformational transition of polymer chains in mixtures of two good solvents, of poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine] (PMPC) in ethanol-water binary mixtures were complementarily investigated. This was accomplished by following a statistical mechanical model for competitive hydrogen bonding combined with the cooperative solvation concept as well as neutron reflectivity (NR) experiments employing contrast variation in the cononsolvents. The experimental re-entrant aggregation of the PMPC chains in ethanol-water mixed solvents, obtained on the basis of turbidity was accurately reproduced by theoretical calculations. The calculation proved the relatively strong cooperativity of ethanol and the preferential interaction of water, while the total coverage of solvents was the lowest at an ethanol volume fraction (fethanol) of 0.90. At this level, the cononsolvency was the most significant, and the collapsed PMPC chains were solvated with more water than the bulk mixed solvent. The ethanol-water cononsolvency for the PMPC brushes on a planar silicon wafer was investigated by NR experiments, and the solvent composition involved in the collapsed PMPC brush was addressed according to the contrast variation study with mixed solvents of water, deuterium oxide, ethanol-d5, and ethanol-d6. The collapsed PMPC brushes at fethanol = 0.90 contained more water than the bulk solvent. The preferential distribution of water in the collapsed PMPC brush was consistent with the simulation results. Therefore, the molecular mechanism for the cononsolvency of PMPC in ethanol-water mixed solvents based on competitive hydrogen bonding coupled with cooperative solvation was experimentally rationalized.
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- Department of Integrated Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Oita University, 700 Dannoharu, Oita 870-1192, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering, Shizuoka University, 3-5-1 Johoku, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8561, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Malone G, Abdelsayed G, Bligh F, Al Qattan F, Syed S, Varatharajullu P, Msellati A, Mwipatayi D, Azhar M, Malone A, Fatimi SH, Conway C, Hameed A. Advancements in left ventricular assist devices to prevent pump thrombosis and blood coagulopathy. J Anat 2022; 242:29-49. [PMID: 35445389 PMCID: PMC9773170 DOI: 10.1111/joa.13675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, such as left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are very useful in improving outcomes in patients with advanced-stage heart failure. Despite recent advances in LVAD development, pump thrombosis is one of the most severe adverse events caused by LVADs. The contact of blood with artificial materials of LVAD pumps and cannulas triggers the coagulation cascade. Heat spots, for example, produced by mechanical bearings are often subjected to thrombus build-up when low-flow situations impair washout and thus the necessary cooling does not happen. The formation of thrombus in an LVAD may compromise its function, causing a drop in flow and pumping power leading to failure of the LVAD, if left unattended. If a clot becomes dislodged and circulates in the bloodstream, it may disturb the flow or occlude the blood vessels in vital organs and cause internal damage that could be fatal, for example, ischemic stroke. That is why patients with LVADs are on anti-coagulant medication. However, the anti-coagulants can cause a set of issues for the patient-an example of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is given in illustration. On account of this, these devices are only used as a last resort in clinical practice. It is, therefore, necessary to develop devices with better mechanics of blood flow, performance and hemocompatibility. This paper discusses the development of LVADs through landmark clinical trials in detail and describes the evolution of device design to reduce the risk of pump thrombosis and achieve better hemocompatibility. Whilst driveline infection, right heart failure and arrhythmias have been recognised as LVAD-related complications, this paper focuses on complications related to pump thrombosis, especially blood coagulopathy in detail and potential strategies to mitigate this complication. Furthermore, it also discusses the LVAD implantation techniques and their anatomical challenges.
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- Grainne Malone
- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- School of MedicineRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- School of MedicineRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland,School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- School of MedicineRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- School of MedicineRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- School of MedicineRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- Department of SurgerySt. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4DublinIreland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland
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- Department of Cardiothoracic SurgeryAga Khan University HospitalKarachiPakistan
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland,Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE)Trinity College Dublin (TCD)DublinIreland
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG)Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin 2DublinIreland,Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE)Trinity College Dublin (TCD)DublinIreland
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Moriwaki S, Yoshizaki Y, Konno T. Phospholipid polymer hydrogels with rapid dissociation for reversible cell immobilization. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2628-2636. [PMID: 35015009 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02316k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A reversible and cytocompatible cell immobilization polymer matrix with a rapid dissociation rate was prepared using a zwitterionic phospholipid polymer bearing phenylboronic acid and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). A reversible and spontaneously forming phospholipid polymer hydrogel is reported for use as a cell immobilization matrix which caused no invasive damage to the cells. To improve the possibility of applying the hydrogels as a reversible cell immobilization matrix, the stimuli-responsive dissociation rate of polymer hydrogels was designed to have a more rapid rate to ease the recovery of the immobilized cells. In this study, a phospholipid polymer containing 3-methacrylamide phenylboronic acid (MAPBA) as the phenylboronic acid unit was synthesized. The water-soluble phospholipid polymer (PMB-MAPBA) can spontaneously form polymer hydrogels after mixing with PVA solution under normal pressure, room temperature, and neutral pH conditions. Also, the dissociation of the hydrogels after the addition of D-sorbitol completely occurred within 10 minutes. The cells were easily immobilized on the hydrogels during the preparation process. Also, the recovery ratio of the immobilized cells was improved due to the rapid dissociation of the hydrogels. The reversible and spontaneously formed phospholipid polymer hydrogels are promising for use as soft materials for platforms for cell engineering.
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- Sachi Moriwaki
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, 6-3, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, 6-3, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University, 6-3, Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8578, Japan.
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Vancso GJ, Ji J, Ishihara K, Martins MCL, Jiang S. Introduction to bioinspired surfaces engineering for biomaterials. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2277-2279. [PMID: 35342918 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb90044k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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G. Julius Vancso, Jian Ji, Kazuhiko Ishihara, M. Cristina L. Martins and Shaoyi Jiang introduce the Journal of Materials Chemistry B themed collection on bioinspired surfaces engineering for biomaterials.
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- G Julius Vancso
- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.,INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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- University of Twente, Faculty of Science and Technology and MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Enschede, Netherlands
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Nguyen TL, Ishihara K, Yusa SI. Separated Micelles Formation of pH-Responsive Random and Block Copolymers Containing Phosphorylcholine Groups. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030577. [PMID: 35160566 PMCID: PMC8838922 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The self-assembly of pH-responsive random and block copolymers composed of 2-(N,N-diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine was investigated in aqueous media. Their pH-responsive behaviors were investigated in aqueous media by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and fluorescence measurements using a pyrene hydrophobic fluorescence probe. In an acidic environment, these copolymers existed as single polymer chains that did not interact with each other. In contrast, upon increasing the pH of the solution above the critical value of ~8, separated micelles were formed in the mixture, which was indicated by bimodal distribution in DLS results with radius of 4.5 and 10.4 nm, corresponding to the random and block copolymer micelles, respectively. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer efficiencies were near to zero in the mixture of the donor labeled block and acceptor labeled random copolymers under both acidic and basic pH. These results demonstrated the coexistence of two distinct micelles.
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- Thi Lien Nguyen
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan;
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- Department of Materials Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan;
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Hyogo, 2167 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2280, Japan;
- Correspondence:
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Motamed Fath P, Rahimnejad M, Moradi-kalbolandi S, Ebrahimi Hosseinzadeh B, Jamshidnejad-tosaramandani T. Improvement of cytotoxicity and necrosis activity of ganoderic acid a through the development of PMBN-A.Her2-GA as a targeted nano system. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1228-1237. [PMID: 35425091 PMCID: PMC8978931 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra06488f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The targeting nano carriers have been promptly proposed to overcome the current obstacles in conventional chemotherapy approaches for cancer. Currently, PMBN (poly[MPC-co-(BMA)-co-(MEONP)]), is considered as a promising amphiphilic polymer that could be easily targeted and conjugated to hydrophobic substances with low bioavailability. To target breast cancer cells overexpressing human epidermal receptor 2 (HER2) receptors, anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody (A.Her2) was conjugated to PMBN and afterward loaded with ganoderic acid A (GA-A) as an anti-cancer metabolite. The efficacy of conjugation and loading was reasonably favourable. The rod shape of the polymer with a size of approximately 160 ± 30 nm was confirmed. Our results indicated that PMBN-A.Her2-GA is an anionic nanostructure with an appropriate form and capable of being applied in cancer therapy. Subsequently, cytotoxicity analysis revealed an improved anti-proliferative effect of GA-A. In this article, GA-A is used for the first time as a natural agent for targeting breast cancer cells based on the newly developed nano carrier as a targeted DDS.![]()
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- P. Motamed Fath
- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering Institute, School of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Canada
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- Recombinant Proteins Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Watanabe Y, Takaoka S, Haga Y, Kishi K, Hakozaki S, Narumi A, Kato T, Tanaka M, Fukushima K. Organic carboxylate salt-enabled alternative synthetic routes for bio-functional cyclic carbonates and aliphatic polycarbonates. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00705c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A cyclic carbonate with an ammonium carboxylate residue was found to serve as a nucleophile for esterification with alkyl bromides via the SN2 mechanism.
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- Yuya Watanabe
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), PRESTO, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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Fukuda S, Xu Y. A biomimetic anti-biofouling coating in nanofluidic channels. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2481-2489. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02627e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A biomimetic coating using a tailored phosphorylcholine-containing monomer enables to suppress non-specific protein adsorption in nanofluidic channels, paving a way to explore a new anti-biofouling strategy using monomer-based materials for nanodevices.
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- Sumire Fukuda
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-2, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8570, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-2, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8570, Japan
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), PRESTO, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
- NanoSquare Research Institute, Research Center for the 21st Century, Organization for Research Promotion, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-2, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8570, Japan
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