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Hu K, Hou Z, Huang Y, Li X, Li X, Yang L. Recent development and future application of biodegradable ureteral stents. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1373130. [PMID: 38572363 PMCID: PMC10987965 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1373130] [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: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Ureteral stenting is a common clinical procedure for the treatment of upper urinary tract disorders, including conditions such as urinary tract infections, tumors, stones, and inflammation. Maintaining normal renal function by preventing and treating ureteral obstruction is the primary goal of this procedure. However, the use of ureteral stents is associated with adverse effects, including surface crusting, bacterial adhesion, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after implantation. Recognizing the need to reduce the complications associated with permanent ureteral stent placement, there is a growing interest among both physicians and patients in the use of biodegradable ureteral stents (BUS). The evolution of stent materials and the exploration of different stent coatings have given these devices different roles tailored to different clinical needs, including anticolithic, antibacterial, antitumor, antinociceptive, and others. This review examines recent advances in BUS within the last 5 years, providing an in-depth analysis of their characteristics and performance. In addition, we present prospective insights into the future applications of BUS in clinical settings.
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- Ke Hu
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- College of Computer Science and Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Research Institute for Eugenic Birth and Fertility, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Carrêlo H, Cidade MT, Borges JP, Soares P. Gellan Gum/Alginate Microparticles as Drug Delivery Vehicles: DOE Production Optimization and Drug Delivery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1029. [PMID: 37513940 PMCID: PMC10384707 DOI: 10.3390/ph16071029] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Gellan gum is a biocompatible and easily accessible polysaccharide with excellent properties to produce microparticles as drug delivery systems. However, the production methods often fail in reproducibility, compromising the translational potential of such systems. In this work, the production of gellan gum-based microparticles was optimized using the coaxial air flow method, and an inexpensive and reproducible production method. A design of experiments was used to identify the main parameters that affect microparticle production and optimization, focusing on diameter and dispersibility. Airflow was the most significant factor for both parameters. Pump flow affected the diameter, while the gellan gum/alginate ratio affected dispersibility. Microparticles were revealed to be sensitive to pH with swelling, degradation, and encapsulation efficiency affected by pH. Using methylene blue as a model drug, higher encapsulation, and swelling indexes were obtained at pH 7.4, while a more pronounced release occurred at pH 6.5. Within PBs solutions, the microparticles endured up to two months. The microparticle release profiles were studied using well-known models, showing a Fickian-type release, but with no alteration by pH. The developed microparticles showed promising results as drug-delivery vehicles sensitive to pH.
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- Henrique Carrêlo
- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Wierzbicka A, Krakos M, Wilczek P, Bociaga D. A comprehensive review on hydrogel materials in urology: Problems, methods, and new opportunities. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:730-756. [PMID: 36237176 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hydrogel materials provide an extremely promising group of materials that can find an increasingly wide range of use in treating urinary system conditions due to their unique properties. The present review describes achievements to date in terms of the use and development prospects of hydrogel materials applications in the treatment and reconstruction of the urinary system organs, which among others include: hydrogel systems of intravesical drug delivery, ureteral stents design, treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, urinary bladder and urethral defects reconstruction, design of modern urinary catheters and also solutions applied in urinary incontinence therapy (Figure 4). In addition, hydrogel materials find increasingly growing applications in the construction of educational simulation models of organs and specific conditions of the urinary system, which enable the education of medical personnel. Numerous research efforts are underway to expand the existing treatment methods and reconstruction of the urinary system based on hydrogel materials. After conducting the further necessary research, many of the innovative solutions developed to date have high application potential.
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- Adrianna Wierzbicka
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Hospital of J. Korczak, Lodz, Poland.,Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Calisia University, Kalisz, Poland.,Heart Prostheses Institute, Prof. Z. Religa Foundation of Cardiac Surgery Development, Zabrze, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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Li K, Liu X, Fan Y, Feng S, Chen D. Preventive effect of surface charge on encrustation of biodegradable ureteral stents. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:258-275. [PMID: 35984741 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2115760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Prevention of encrustation on the surface has always been the biggest challenge for urological implants. In the field of ureteral stent design, biodegradability has attracted much attention in recent years, because biodegradable ureteral stents not only avoid secondary intervention, but also prevent encrustation due to surface renewal by degradation process. Furthermore, researches have focus on some surface parameters to provide guidance for the development of stent materials, such as hydrophilicity or surface charge. In this work, we synthesized two types of poly(ester-carbonate)s, poly(L-lactide-co-5-amino-1,3-dioxan-2-one) (P(LA-co-AC)) containing amino, and poly (L-lactide-co-5-methyl-5-carboxyl-1,3-dioxan-2-one) (P(LA-co-MCC)) containing carboxyl. Blending P(LA-co-AC) and P(LA-co-MCC) with poly(L-lactide-co-Ɛ-caprolactone) (PLACL) respectively, two types of ureteral stent materials were prepared. Due to the influence of ions formed by the dissociation of amino and carboxyl, two types of materials show differences in surface charge analyses. We further developed a dynamic urinary extracorporeal circulation (DUEC) system to assess in vitro encrustation of materials with different surface charges. The results of this comparative study identified that the materials with strong negative surface charge were most favorable for use as ureteral stent, and provided a new approach to surmount the problems faced by urological surgery which complied with the future trend of biodegradable ureteral stent design.
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- Kaiqi Li
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, PR China
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Yao Q, Wu C, Yu X, Chen X, Pan G, Chen B. Current material engineering strategies to prevent catheter encrustation in urinary tracts. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100413. [PMID: 36118951 PMCID: PMC9474921 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Catheters and ureteric stents have played a vital role in relieving urinary obstruction in many urological conditions. With the increasing use of urinary catheters/stents, catheter/stent-related complications such as infection and encrustation are also increasing because of their design defects. Long-term use of antibiotics and frequent replacement of catheters not only increase the economic burden on patients but also bring the pain of catheter replacement. This is unfavorable for patients with long indwelling catheters or stents but inconvenient to replace. In recent years, some promising technologies and mechanisms have been used to prevent infection and encrustation, mainly drug loading coatings, functional coatings, biodegradable polymers and metallic materials for urinary devices. Obvious effects in anti-encrustation and anti-infection experiments of the above strategies in vivo or in vitro have been conducted, which is very helpful for further clinical trials. This review mainly introduces catheter/stent technology and mechanisms in the past ten years to address the potential impact of anti-encrustation coating of catheter/stent materials for the prevention of encrustation and to analyze the progress made in this field.
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- Qin Yao
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 438 Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 438 Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 438 Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, PR China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, 304 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, PR China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, 304 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, 438 Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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Assessment of a Coated Mitomycin-Releasing Biodegradable Ureteral Stent as an Adjuvant Therapy in Upper Urothelial Carcinoma: A Comparative In Vitro Study. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153059. [PMID: 35956574 PMCID: PMC9370495 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153059] [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: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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A major limitation of the treatment of low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma is the difficulty of intracavitary instillation of adjuvant therapy. Therefore, the aim of this in vitro study was to develop and to assess a new design of biodegradable ureteral stent coated with a silk fibroin matrix for the controlled release of mitomycin C as a chemotherapeutic drug. For this purpose, we assessed the coating of a biodegradable ureteral stent, BraidStent®, with silk fibroin and subsequently loaded the polymeric matrix with two formulations of mitomycin to evaluate its degradation rate, the concentration of mitomycin released, and changes in the pH and the weight of the stent. Our results confirm that the silk fibroin matrix is able to coat the biodegradable stent and release mitomycin for between 6 and 12 h in the urinary environment. There was a significant delay in the degradation rate of silk fibroin and mitomycin-coated stents compared to bare biodegradable stents, from 6–7 weeks to 13–14 weeks. The present study has shown the feasibility of using mitomycin C-loaded silk fibroin for the coating of biodegradable urinary stents. The addition of mitomycin C to the coating of silk fibroin biodegradable stents could be an attractive approach for intracavitary instillation in the upper urinary tract.
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Kapetanos K, Light A, Thakare N, Mahbubani K, Saeb-Parsy K, Saeb-Parsy K. Bioengineering solutions for Ureteric disorders: Clinical need, challenges and opportunities. BJU Int 2022; 130:408-419. [PMID: 35388587 PMCID: PMC9544734 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Objectives To summarise the causes of ureteric damage and the current standard of care, discussing the risks and benefits of available therapeutic options. We then focus on the current and future solutions that can be provided by ureteric bioengineering and provide a description of the ideal characteristics of a bioengineered product. Methods We performed a literature search in February 2021 in: Google Scholar, Medline, and Web of Science. Three searches were conducted, investigating: (a) the epidemiology of ureteric pathology, (b) the current standard of care, and (c) the state of the art in ureteric bioengineering. Results The most‐common causes of ureteric damage are iatrogenic injury and external trauma. Current approaches to treatment include stent placement or surgical reconstruction. Reconstruction can be done using either urological tissue or segments of the gastrointestinal tract. Limitations include scarring, strictures, and infections. Several bioengineered alternatives have been explored in animal studies, with variations in the choice of scaffold material, cellular seeding populations, and pre‐implantation processing. Natural grafts and hybrid material appear to be associated with superior outcomes. Furthermore, seeding of the scaffold material with stem cells or differentiated urothelial cells allows for better function compared to acellular scaffolds. Some studies have attempted to pre‐implant the graft in the omentum prior to reconstruction, but this has yet to prove any definitive benefits. Conclusion There is an unmet clinical need for safer and more effective treatment for ureteric injuries. Urological bioengineering is a promising solution in preclinical studies. However, substantial scientific, logistic, and economic challenges must be addressed to harness its transformative potential in improving outcomes.
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- Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge Biorepository for Translational Medicine (CBTM), NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge and Cambridge NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge
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Ganonyan N, Bar G, Gvishi R, Avnir D. Gradual hydrophobization of silica aerogel for controlled drug release. RSC Adv 2021; 11:7824-7838. [PMID: 35423309 PMCID: PMC8695093 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00671a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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We report on the successful fine-tuning of silica aerogel hydrophobicity, through a gas-phase surface modification process. Aerogel hydrophobicity is a widely discussed matter, as it contributes to the aerogel's preservation and determines its functionality. Still, a general procedure for tuning the hydrophobicity, without affecting other aerogel properties was missing. In the developed procedure, silica aerogel was modified with trimethylchlorosilane vapor for varying durations, resulting in gradual hydrophobicity, determined by solid-state NMR and contact angle measurements. The generality of this post-synthesis treatment allows its application on a variety of aerogel materials, while having minimum effect on their porosity and transparency. We demonstrate the applicability of the gradual hydrophobization by tuning drug release rates from the silica aerogel. Two chlorhexidine salts - widely employed as antiseptic agents - were used as model drugs, one representing a soluble drug, and the other an insoluble drug; they were entrapped in silica aerogel, following hydrophobization to varying degrees. The drug release patterns showed that depending on the degree, hydrophobization can increase or decrease release kinetics, compared to the unmodified aerogel. This arises from the effect of the hydrophobic degree on pore structure, diffusional rates and wetting of the aerogel carrier. We suggest the use of the gradual hydrophobization process for other drug-aerogel systems, as well as for other aerogel applications, such as transparent insulation panels, contaminate sorbents or catalysis supports.
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- Nir Ganonyan
- Institute of Chemistry, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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- Applied Physics Division, Soreq Nuclear Research Center Yavne 8180000 Israel
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- Applied Physics Division, Soreq Nuclear Research Center Yavne 8180000 Israel
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- Institute of Chemistry, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 9190401 Israel
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Jin L, Yao L, Yuan F, Dai G, Xue B. Evaluation of a novel biodegradable ureteral stent produced from polyurethane and magnesium alloys. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:665-672. [PMID: 32929829 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Indwelling ureteral stents represent a very frequently used procedure in urological clinical practice that ensures the drainage of urine from the upper urinary tract. However, the stents could result in many stent-associated complications, such as encrustation and patient discomfort. We developed a new type of biodegradable ureteral stents produced from degradable polyurethane and magnesium alloys. In the present study, we investigated the biocompatibility and the property of degradation of the biodegradable ureteral stents. We evaluated the cytotoxicity of biodegradable ureteral stent by the MTT assay in vitro. The rabbit dorsal muscle embedding test was used to assess the biocompatibility of the degradable stents. Inflammation and fibrosis of muscle tissue were noted to evaluate compatibility at 1, 2, 4, 6 weeks after stents implanted in muscle. The degradation of the biodegradable ureteral stents was assessed by measuring the weight loss of the samples in AUS (artificial urine solution). For validating the degradation property of degradable stents in vivo, we inserted a degradable stent or a conventional biostable stent into Bama pigs. Furthermore, blood studies, liver function tests, renal function tests, urine studies, and computerized tomography (CT) were performed postoperatively. Our study confirms that the degradable polyurethane-based biodegradable ureteral stent has good biocompatibility. Our biodegradable ureteral stents were completely degraded within 4 weeks and provided a better ability of drainage than conventional stents. They hold promise for decreasing the need for a secondary procedure and stent related morbidity, such as infections.
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- Lu Jin
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Urology, the People's Hospital of Yingshang, Anhui, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Jiangsu, China
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Kapoor A, Akerman J, Wong ECL, Vasisth G, Hassan F, Tajzler C, Piercey K, Hoogenes J, Lambe S. Comparison of a magnetic retrieval device vs. flexible cystoscopy for removal of ureteral stents in renal transplant patients: A randomized controlled trial. Can Urol Assoc J 2020; 15:E97-E102. [PMID: 32745000 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.6684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Placement of a ureteral stent at the time of renal transplantation can reduce complications when compared to non-stented anastomoses. Removal by flexible cystoscopy can be associated with discomfort, risk for infection, and high costs. New magnetic stents offer a means of bypassing cystoscopy by use of a magnetic retrieval device. Our objective was to compare clinical and cost-related outcomes of conventional and magnetic stents in patients undergoing deceased donor renal transplantation. METHODS Patients were randomized to receive either a conventional or a Black-Star® magnetic stent. Clinical, procedural, and cost outcomes were assessed, and the Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) was administered with the stent in situ and after stent removal. All variables were compared between groups. RESULTS Forty-one patients were randomized to conventional (n=19) or Black-Star (n=22) stent. The total time for stent removal under cystoscopy was significantly longer compared to Black-Star removal (6.67±2.47 and 4.80±2.21 minutes, respectively, p=0.019). No differences were found in the USSQ domains between groups. Rates of urinary tract infections and surgical complications between groups were similar. Stent removal was well-tolerated in both groups. Black-Star stent use resulted in a cost savings of $304.02 Canadian dollars (CAD) per case. CONCLUSIONS USSQ scores suggest that stent removal with the Black-Star magnetic stent is as equally well-tolerated as flexible cystoscopy by renal transplant patients. Black-Star stent removal was significantly faster than conventional stents. No differences in discomfort, infection rate, or complication rate were found. Use of the Black-Star stent resulted in an estimated annual savings of $27 360 CAD at our centre.
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- Anil Kapoor
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,McMaster Institute of Urology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Cancer Centre, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,McMaster Institute of Urology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Cancer Centre, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,McMaster Institute of Urology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,McMaster Institute of Urology, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Juravinski Cancer Centre, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Natural Cyanobacterial Polymer-Based Coating as a Preventive Strategy to Avoid Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18060279. [PMID: 32466349 PMCID: PMC7344411 DOI: 10.3390/md18060279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent about 40% of all healthcare-associated infections. Herein, the authors report the further development of an infection preventive anti-adhesive coating (CyanoCoating) meant for urinary catheters, and based on a natural polymer released by a marine cyanobacterium. CyanoCoating performance was assessed against relevant CAUTI etiological agents, namely Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Candida albicans in the presence of culture medium or artificial urine, and under biofilm promoting settings. CyanoCoating displayed a broad anti-adhesive efficiency against all the uropathogens tested (68–95%), even in the presence of artificial urine (58–100%) with exception of P. mirabilis in the latter condition. Under biofilm-promoting settings, CyanoCoating reduced biofilm formation by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and C. albicans (30–60%). In addition, CyanoCoating prevented large crystals encrustation, and its sterilization with ethylene oxide did not impact the coating stability. Therefore, CyanoCoating constitutes a step forward for the implementation of antibiotic-free alternative strategies to fight CAUTIs.
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Shan H, Cao Z, Chi C, Wang J, Wang X, Tian J, Yu B. Advances in Drug Delivery via Biodegradable Ureteral Stent for the Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:224. [PMID: 32256347 PMCID: PMC7090156 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Drug eluting ureteral stent is an effective means for local drug delivery to the urinary tract. It can potentially solve a variety of upper urinary tract problems, such as stent-related urinary tract infections and discomfort, ureteral stricture, and neoplastic diseases. However, the release of drug elutes on the surface of biostable stents is unsustainable and uncontrollable. With the development of biomaterial science, the emergence of biodegradable ureteral stents (BUSs) provides a new approach for local drug delivery in the urinary tract. The drugs can be continuously released in a controlled manner from a drug-eluting BUS, when the stent degrades. Especially for the delivery of anti-tumor drugs, the stents can obviously improve the therapeutic effectiveness of the drugs by prolonging the contact duration of the drug and tumor cells. In addition, a secondary stent removal procedure can be avoided. The purpose of this review article is to provide an overview of anti-tumor drug-eluting BUSs and discuss the biomaterials and drug delivery systems of BUS that are currently being developed to deliver anti-tumor drugs for upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
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- Hongli Shan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Analysis of the Degradation Process of Alginate-Based Hydrogels in Artificial Urine for Use as a Bioresorbable Material in the Treatment of Urethral Injuries. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8030304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hydrogels from natural polymers such as sodium alginate have great potential in regenerative medicine because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, bioresorption ability, and relatively low cost. Sodium alginate, a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, is the most widely investigated and used biomaterial in biomedical applications. Alginate dressings are also useful as a delivery platform in order to provide a controlled release of therapeutic substances (e.g., pain-relieving, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agents). In our work, we aimed to analyze process of degradation of alginate hydrogels. We also describe an original hybrid crosslinking process by using not one, as usual, but a mixture of two crosslinking agents (calcium chloride and barium chloride). We proved that different crosslinking agents allow producing hydrogels with a spectrum of mechanical properties, similar to the urethra tissue. Hydrogels were formed using a dip-coating technique, and then examined by mechanical testing, FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), and resorption on artificial urine. Obtained hydrogels have a different degradation rate in artificial urine, and they can be used as a material for healing of urethra injuries, especially urethra strictures, which significantly affect the quality of life of patients.
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Farouk A, Tawfick A, Hasan M, Abuftira AA, Maged WA. Can magnitip double-J stent serve as a substitute for a standard double-J stent? Turk J Urol 2019; 45:437-443. [PMID: 31603418 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2019.19038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the morbidity of the magnitip double-J stent (DJ), compare its morbidity to the standard stent, and evaluate the possibility of retrieving the magnetic tip of the DJ stent without cystoscopy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 50 patients having a lower ureteric stone, who underwent uretroscopic stone retrieval and required the use of a DJ, were randomly assigned to 2 groups, each containing 25 patients. Patients in group A were subjected to exploration with a uretroscope and a magnitip DJ while those in group B received a uretroscope and a standard DJ. The morbidity of both types of DJs was assessed by the Arabic version of the ureteral stent symptom questionnaire (USSQ). RESULTS There was a high level of statistically significant differences between the two groups with regards to the total score of the USSQ, which were higher in group A as compared to group B (126.96±14.76 vs. 98.24±12.9) (p=0.001). Further, the cost of the total procedure was significantly higher in group B (9600±1456.59 vs. 8444±783.73) (p=0.001). No statistically significant difference was found between both groups regarding the application, retrieval accuracy, and discomfort caused by DJ removal. CONCLUSION The morbidity caused by the magnetic DJ was found to be higher. However, the removal of the magnetic DJ was less costly than the standard DJ.
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- Ahmed Farouk
- Department of Urology, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhao J, Cao Z, Lin H, Yang H, Li J, Li X, Zhang B, Yang K. In vivo research on Cu-bearing ureteral stent. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2019; 30:83. [PMID: 31273466 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6285-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Infection and encrustation limit the use of ureteral stent and to data no device can completely solve these complications. The Cu-bearing stainless steel is a novel material with properties of inhibiting infection and decreasing encrustation in vitro. In this work, ureteral stents were fabricated and implanted into the bladder of New Zealand rabbits, aiming to further investigate the effects of material on bacterial survival and growth as well as the implant related encrustation. Less adherent microbes and deposited crystals on Cu-bearing stainless steel stents were found, with significant differences in comparison with stainless steel stents, which further support the development of biofunctional ureteral stents.
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- Jing Zhao
- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110016, Shenyang, China
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- General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, 110840, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110016, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110016, Shenyang, China
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- General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, 110840, Shenyang, China
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- General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, 110840, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110016, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110016, Shenyang, China.
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Ramstedt M, Ribeiro IAC, Bujdakova H, Mergulhão FJM, Jordao L, Thomsen P, Alm M, Burmølle M, Vladkova T, Can F, Reches M, Riool M, Barros A, Reis RL, Meaurio E, Kikhney J, Moter A, Zaat SAJ, Sjollema J. Evaluating Efficacy of Antimicrobial and Antifouling Materials for Urinary Tract Medical Devices: Challenges and Recommendations. Macromol Biosci 2019; 19:e1800384. [PMID: 30884146 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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In Europe, the mean incidence of urinary tract infections in intensive care units is 1.1 per 1000 patient-days. Of these cases, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) account for 98%. In total, CAUTI in hospitals is estimated to give additional health-care costs of £1-2.5 billion in the United Kingdom alone. This is in sharp contrast to the low cost of urinary catheters and emphasizes the need for innovative products that reduce the incidence rate of CAUTI. Ureteral stents and other urinary-tract devices suffer similar problems. Antimicrobial strategies are being developed, however, the evaluation of their efficacy is very challenging. This review aims to provide considerations and recommendations covering all relevant aspects of antimicrobial material testing, including surface characterization, biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, in vitro and in vivo tests, microbial strain selection, and hydrodynamic conditions, all in the perspective of complying to the complex pathology of device-associated urinary tract infection. The recommendations should be on the basis of standard assays to be developed which would enable comparisons of results obtained in different research labs both in industry and in academia, as well as provide industry and academia with tools to assess the antimicrobial properties for urinary tract devices in a reliable way.
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81499, Bratislava 1, Slovakia
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- Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Health, Research and Development Unit, National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016, Lisbon, Portugal
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- BioModics ApS, Stengårds Alle 31A, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark
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- BioModics ApS, Stengårds Alle 31A, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Polymers, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM), 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Koc University, 34450, Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Chemistry and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Guimarães, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Guimarães, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Mining-Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science, POLYMAT, School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leina, Bizkaia, Bilbao, Spain
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- Biofilmcenter, Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Germany
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- Biofilmcenter, Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Fernández J, Ribeiro IA, Martin V, Martija OL, Zuza E, Bettencourt AF, Sarasua JR. Release mechanisms of urinary tract antibiotics when mixed with bioabsorbable polyesters. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 93:529-538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Beysens M, Tailly TO. Ureteral stents in urolithiasis. Asian J Urol 2018; 5:274-286. [PMID: 30364608 PMCID: PMC6197553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Ever since the ureteral stent design was fitted with a curl on both sides to prevent it from migrating up or down the ureter some 40 years ago, its use has gained tremendous momentum, aiding in the rise and evolution of endourology and has confidently kept its place in modern time urology. Over the past four decades, several designs, coating and biomaterials have been developed, trying to reduce infection, encrustation and other stent related symptoms. As the ideal stent has not yet been discovered, different ways of helping patients with their complaints have been researched. This review will cover these aspects of stent use in urolithiasis.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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Wang L, Yang G, Xie H, Chen F. Prospects for the research and application of biodegradable ureteral stents: from bench to bedside. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2018; 29:1657-1666. [PMID: 30141744 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2018.1498184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ureteral stents are commonly used in urological practices but are frequently associated with patient discomfort, encrustation and stent-related infection. And a second procedure is needed to remove the stent. New biomaterials and designs have been attempted to solve these problems. The development of biodegradable ureteral stent shows promising prospects in future clinical applications. This article reviews the biomaterials and preparation methods commonly used in the present study of biodegradable ureteral stents. To date, none of the technological developments has lead to the 'ideal' biodegradable ureteral stent, but much progress has been made in the stent design by improving the physical characteristics and biocompatibility of the biomaterials. The controllability of degradation, the biggest problem faced currently, still needs to be further improved. In the future, the nanotechnology and chemical modification of biomaterials may be able to further optimize the properties of degradation.
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- Lin Wang
- a Department of Urology , Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Urology , Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Urology , Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China
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- a Department of Urology , Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai , China
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Silva JM, Rodrigues LC, Silva SS, Reis RL, Duarte ARC. Engineered tubular structures based on chitosan for tissue engineering applications. J Biomater Appl 2017; 32:841-852. [PMID: 29187013 DOI: 10.1177/0885328217744698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The development of versatile tubular structures is a subject of broad interest in tissue engineering applications. Herein, we demonstrate the production of tubular structures based on chitosan through a combination of dipping, freeze-drying and supercritical technology approaches. The combination of these techniques yields versatile tubes with a perfectly defined hollow imprint, which upon chemical cross-linking with genipin acquire enhanced mechanical properties (Young Modulus ( E) and ultimate tensile stress (σmax)), as well as improved stability in wet conditions. The biological performance reveals that cells remain attached, well-spread and viable on the surface of cross-linked tubes. As so, is envisioned that our methodology opens up new avenues on tissue engineering approaches, where the design of tubular structures with tuned length, diameter and elasticity is required.
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- Joana M Silva
- 1 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetic, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,2 ICVS/3B's PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 1 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetic, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,2 ICVS/3B's PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 1 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetic, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,2 ICVS/3B's PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 1 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetic, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,2 ICVS/3B's PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 1 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradable and Biomimetic, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,2 ICVS/3B's PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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In vivo assessment of a novel biodegradable ureteral stent. World J Urol 2017; 36:277-283. [PMID: 29128964 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-017-2124-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To perform an in vivo assessment of a newly developed biodegradable ureteral stent (BUS) produced with natural-based polymers. METHODS The BUS is based on a patented technology combining the injection process with the use of supercritical fluid technology. Study was conducted at ICVS-University of Minho (Braga, Portugal) and a total of ten domestic pigs were used. In seven animals, the experimental BUS stent was inserted, whereas in the remaining a commercially available stent was used (6-Fr Biosoft® duo stents, Porges Coloplast, Denmark). Post-stenting intravenous pyelogram was used to evaluate the degree of hydronephrosis. The in vivo stent degradation was measured as function of the weight loss. Moreover, the tensile properties of the BUS were tested during in vivo degradation. After maximum 10 days, animals were killed and necropsy was performed. Tissues were compared between the stented groups as well as between the non-stented contralateral ureters and stented ureters in each group. Biocompatibility was assessed by histopathological grading. RESULTS In all cases, the BUS was only visible during the first 24 h on X-ray, and in all cases the BUS was completely degraded in urine after 10 days, as confirmed on necropsy. During the degradation process, the mechanical properties of the BUS decreased, while the commercial ureteral stents remained constant. At all time-points after stent insertion, the level of hydronephrosis was minimal. Overall, animals stented with BUS had an average grade of hydronephrosis which was lower compared to the controls. The BUS showed better pathological conditions, and hence better biocompatibility when compared with commercial stents. CONCLUSIONS Notwithstanding the limitations of the present study, the in vivo testing of our novel natural origin polymer-based BUS suggests this device to feature homogeneous degradation, good urine drainage, and high biocompatibility. Next steps will be to increase its stability, and to improve the radiopacity without compromising its degradation. Ultimately, clinical studies will be required to determine the safety and feasibility of its use in humans.
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Maharana V, Gaur D, Nayak SK, Singh VK, Chakraborty S, Banerjee I, Ray SS, Anis A, Pal K. Reinforcing the inner phase of the filled hydrogels with CNTs alters drug release properties and human keratinocyte morphology: A study on the gelatin- tamarind gum filled hydrogels. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 75:538-548. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Revised: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rassweiler MC, Michel MS, Ritter M, Honeck P. Magnetic Ureteral Stent Removal Without Cystoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Endourol 2017; 31:762-766. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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Smirnova I, Gurikov P. Aerogels in Chemical Engineering: Strategies Toward Tailor-Made Aerogels. Annu Rev Chem Biomol Eng 2017; 8:307-334. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-060816-101458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Irina Smirnova
- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Thermal Separation Processes, Hamburg University of Technology, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
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Zhang S, Bi Y, Li J, Wang Z, Yan J, Song J, Sheng H, Guo H, Li Y. Biodegradation behavior of magnesium and ZK60 alloy in artificial urine and rat models. Bioact Mater 2017; 2:53-62. [PMID: 29744412 PMCID: PMC5935043 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this work, the biodegradable and histocompatibility properties of pure Mg and ZK60 alloy were investigated as new temporary implants for urinary applications. The corrosion mechanism in artificial urine was proposed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiodynamic polarization tests. The corrosion potential of pure magnesium and ZK60 alloy were −1820 and −1561 mV, respectively, and the corrosion current densities were 59.66 ± 6.41 and 41.94 ± 0.53 μA cm−2, respectively. The in vitro degradation rates for pure Mg and ZK60 alloy in artificial urine were 0.382 and 1.023 mm/y, respectively, determined from immersion tests. The ZK60 alloy degraded faster than the pure Mg in both artificial urine and in rat bladders (the implants of both samples are ø 3 mm × 5 mm). Histocompatibility evaluations showed good histocompatibility for the pure Mg and ZK60 alloy during the 3 weeks post-implantation in rat bladders, and no harm was observed in the bladder, liver and kidney tissues. The results provide key information on the degradation properties and corrosion mechanism of pure Mg and ZK60 alloy in the urinary system. ZK60 obtained loose corrosion product layer with poor corrosion resistance in AU. ZK60 showed a faster degradation rate than Mg in artificial urine and bladder of rat. Mg and ZK60 alloy showed good histocompatibility for the bladder model of rat.
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- Shiying Zhang
- Department of Urology, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Air Force General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Functional Materials and Thin Film Technology (Beihang University), Beijing 100191, China
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Barros AA, Oliveira C, Reis RL, Lima E, Duarte ARC. In Vitro and Ex Vivo Permeability Studies of Paclitaxel and Doxorubicin From Drug-Eluting Biodegradable Ureteral Stents. J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:1466-1474. [PMID: 28257819 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A drug-eluting biodegradable ureteral stent (BUS) has been developed as a new approach for the treatment of urothelial tumors of upper urinary tract cancer. In a previous work, this system has proven to be a good carrier for anticancer drugs as a potential effective and sustainable intravesical drug delivery system. BUS has revealed to reduce in 75% the viability of human urothelial cancer cells (T24) after 72 h of contact and demonstrated minimal cytotoxic effect on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) which were used as a control. In this work, we studied the permeability of the anticancer drugs, such as paclitaxel and doxorubicin, alone or released from the BUS developed. We used 3 different membranes to study the permeability: polyethersulfone (PES) membrane, HUVECs cell monolayer, and an ex vivo porcine ureter. The ureter thickness was measured (864.51 μm) and histological analysis was performed to confirm the integrity of urothelium. Permeability profiles were measured during 8 h for paclitaxel and doxorubicin. The drugs per se have shown to have a different profile and as expected, increasing the complexity of the membrane to be permeated, the permeability decreased, with the PES being more permeable and the ex vivo ureter tissue being less permeable. The molecular weight has also shown to influence the permeability of each drug and a higher percentage for doxorubicin (26%) and lower for paclitaxel (18%) was observed across the ex vivo ureter. The permeability (P), diffusion (D), and partition (Kd) coefficients of paclitaxel and doxorubicin through the permeable membranes were calculated. Finally, we showed that paclitaxel and doxorubicin drugs released from the BUS were able to remain in the ex vivo ureter and only a small amount of the drugs can across the different permeable membranes with a permeability of 3% for paclitaxel and 11% for doxorubicin. The estimated amount of paclitaxel that remains in the ex vivo ureter tissue is shown to be effective to affect the cancer cell and not affect the noncancer cells.
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- Alexandre A Barros
- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco GMR 4805-017, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco GMR 4805-017, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco GMR 4805-017, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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Sonawane VC, More MP, Pandey AP, Patil PO, Deshmukh PK. Fabrication and characterization of shape memory polymers based bioabsorbable biomedical drug eluting stent. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 45:1740-1750. [PMID: 28140661 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2017.1282867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Present investigation deals with, tacrolimus eluting, self-expandable, biodegradable stent fabricated by solvent casting method. The design was based on shape memory polymers, which possess the ability to memorize temporary shape that can substantially differ from their initial permanent shape. A set of biodegradable polymers blend was used such as poly-lactic acid (PLA) and poly-l-glycolic acid (PLGA) to study the shape memory effect of polymer. The prepared stent was assessed for various parameters like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), In-vitro and Ex vivo expansion, Drug content, In-vitro drug release, Haemocompatibility, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Textural Characterization.
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- Vratika C Sonawane
- a Post Graduate Department of Pharmaceutics , H R Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Shirpur , Maharashtra , India
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- a Post Graduate Department of Pharmaceutics , H R Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Shirpur , Maharashtra , India
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- a Post Graduate Department of Pharmaceutics , H R Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Shirpur , Maharashtra , India
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- b Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry , H R Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Shirpur , Maharashtra , India
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- a Post Graduate Department of Pharmaceutics , H R Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Shirpur , Maharashtra , India
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Barros AA, Browne S, Oliveira C, Lima E, Duarte ARC, Healy KE, Reis RL. Drug-eluting biodegradable ureteral stent: New approach for urothelial tumors of upper urinary tract cancer. Int J Pharm 2016; 513:227-237. [PMID: 27590593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.08.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Revised: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) accounts for 5-10% of urothelial carcinomas and is a disease that has not been widely studied as carcinoma of the bladder. To avoid the problems of conventional therapies, such as the need for frequent drug instillation due to poor drug retention, we developed a biodegradable ureteral stent (BUS) impregnated by supercritical fluid CO2 (scCO2) with the most commonly used anti-cancer drugs, namely paclitaxel, epirubicin, doxorubicin, and gemcitabine. The release kinetics of anti-cancer therapeutics from drug-eluting stents was measured in artificial urine solution (AUS). The in vitro release showed a faster release in the first 72h for the four anti-cancer drugs, after this time a plateau was achieved and finally the stent degraded after 9days. Regarding the amount of impregnated drugs by scCO2, gemcitabine showed the highest amount of loading (19.57μg drug/mg polymer: 2% loaded), while the lowest amount was obtained for paclitaxel (0.067μg drug/mg polymer: 0.01% loaded). A cancer cell line (T24) was exposed to graded concentrations (0.01-2000ng/ml) of each drugs for 4 and 72h to determine the sensitivities of the cells to each drug (IC50). The direct and indirect contact study of the anti-cancer biodegradable ureteral stents with the T24 and HUVEC cell lines confirmed the anti-tumoral effect of the BUS impregnated with the four anti-cancer drugs tested, reducing around 75% of the viability of the T24 cell line after 72h and demonstrating minimal cytotoxic effect on HUVECs.
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- Alexandre A Barros
- 3B́s Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- 3B́s Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Departments of Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- 3B́s Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Avepark-Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Barros A, Quraishi S, Martins M, Gurikov P, Subrahmanyam R, Smirnova I, Duarte ARC, Reis RL. Hybrid Alginate-Based Cryogels for Life Science Applications. CHEM-ING-TECH 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201600096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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