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Niu Z, Wang Y, Wang X, Yin D, Shou T, Cao P, Zhao X, Hu S, Zhang L. Investigating the Effect of Chain Extender on the Phase Separation and Mechanical Properties of Polybutadiene-Based Polyurethane. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400259. [PMID: 39122477 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The thermodynamic incompatibility between the soft and hard segments of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) results in a microphase-separated behavior and excellent mechanical properties. However, the effect of the chain extender on the degree of microphase separation (DMS) and the resultant mechanical properties of TPU have not been well studied because of the complex interactions between the soft and hard segments. Herein, hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene-based TPUs(HTPB-TPUs) without hydrogen bonding between the soft and hard segments are synthesized using hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, toluene diisocyanate, and four different chain extenders, and the effect of the chain extender structure on DMS is analyzed experimentally using a combination of analytical techniques. Furthermore, the solubility parameters of the soft and hard segments, glass transition temperatures, and hydrogen-bond density of the HTPB-TPUs, are computed using all-atom molecular dynamics simulations. The results clearly reveal that the chain extender significantly affects the DMS and thus the mechanical properties of HTPB-TPUs. This study paves the way for studying the relationship between the structure and properties of TPU.
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- Zhihao Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Cetin O, Cicek MO, Cugunlular M, Bolukbasi T, Khan Y, Unalan HE. MXene-Deposited Melamine Foam-Based Iontronic Pressure Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Smart Numpads. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403202. [PMID: 39073219 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Iontronic pressure sensors hold significant potential to emerge as vital components in the field of flexible and wearable electronics, addressing a variety of applications spanning wearable technology, health monitoring systems, and human-machine interactions. This study introduces a novel iontronic pressure sensor structure based on a seamlessly deposited Ti3C2Tx MXene layer onto highly porous melamine foam as parallel plate electrodes and an ionically conductive electrolyte of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide/thermoplastic polyurethane coupled with carbon cloth as current collecting layers for improved sensitivity and high mechanical stability of more than 7000 cycles. MXene-deposited melamine foam-based iontronic pressure sensors (MIPS) showed a high sensitivity of 5.067 kPa-1 in the range of 45-60 kPa and a fast response/recovery time of 28/18 ms, respectively. The high sensitivity, high mechanical stability, and fast response/recovery time of the designed sensor make them highly promising candidates for real-time body motion monitoring. Moreover, sensors are employed as a smart numpad for integration into advanced ATM security systems utilizing machine learning algorithms. This research marks a significant advance in iontronic pressure sensor technology, offering promising avenues for application in wearable electronics and security systems.
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- Oyku Cetin
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, 06800, Turkiye
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- NanoElectronics Group, MESA+Institute for Nanotechnology and BRAINS Center for Brain-Inspired Nano Systems University of Twente, Enschede, 7500AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, 06800, Turkiye
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, 06800, Turkiye
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- Nanosciences and Technology Department, National Centre for Physics, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, 06800, Turkiye
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Monaco C, Kronenberger R, Talevi G, Pannone L, Cappello IA, Candelari M, Ramak R, Della Rocca DG, Bori E, Terryn H, Baert K, Laha P, Krasniqi A, Gharaviri A, Bala G, Chierchia GB, La Meir M, Innocenti B, de Asmundis C. Advancing Surgical Arrhythmia Ablation: Novel Insights on 3D Printing Applications and Two Biocompatible Materials. Biomedicines 2024; 12:869. [PMID: 38672223 PMCID: PMC11048352 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040869] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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To date, studies assessing the safety profile of 3D printing materials for application in cardiac ablation are sparse. Our aim is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of two biocompatible 3D printing materials, investigating their potential use for intra-procedural guides to navigate surgical cardiac arrhythmia ablation. Herein, we 3D printed various prototypes in varying thicknesses (0.8 mm-3 mm) using a resin (MED625FLX) and a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU95A). Geometrical testing was performed to assess the material properties pre- and post-sterilization. Furthermore, we investigated the thermal propagation behavior beneath the 3D printing materials during cryo-energy and radiofrequency ablation using an in vitro wet-lab setup. Moreover, electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy were performed on biological tissue that had been exposed to the 3D printing materials to assess microparticle release. Post-sterilization assessments revealed that MED625FLX at thicknesses of 1 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3 mm, along with TPU95A at 1 mm and 2.5 mm, maintained geometrical integrity. Thermal analysis revealed that material type, energy source, and their factorial combination with distance from the energy source significantly influenced the temperatures beneath the 3D-printed material. Electron microscopy revealed traces of nitrogen and sulfur underneath the MED625FLX prints (1 mm, 2.5 mm) after cryo-ablation exposure. The other samples were uncontaminated. While Raman spectroscopy did not detect material release, further research is warranted to better understand these findings for application in clinical settings.
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- Cinzia Monaco
- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (R.K.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- BEAMS Department, Bio Electro and Mechanical Systems, École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium (B.I.)
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- Research Group Electrochemical and Surface Engineering (SURF), Department Materials and Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Group Electrochemical and Surface Engineering (SURF), Department Materials and Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Group Electrochemical and Surface Engineering (SURF), Department Materials and Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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- Cardiac Surgery Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (R.K.)
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- BEAMS Department, Bio Electro and Mechanical Systems, École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium (B.I.)
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- Heart Rhythm Management Centre, Postgraduate Program in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, European Reference Networks Guard-Heart, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; (C.M.)
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Ciobotaru V, Batistella M, De Oliveira Emmer E, Clari L, Masson A, Decante B, Le Bret E, Lopez-Cuesta JM, Hascoet S. Aortic Valve Engineering Advancements: Precision Tuning with Laser Sintering Additive Manufacturing of TPU/TPE Submillimeter Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:900. [PMID: 38611158 PMCID: PMC11013727 DOI: 10.3390/polym16070900] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Synthetic biomaterials play a crucial role in developing tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHVs) due to their versatile mechanical properties. Achieving the right balance between mechanical strength and manufacturability is essential. Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) and elastomers (TPEs) garner significant attention for TEHV applications due to their notable stability, fatigue resistance, and customizable properties such as shear strength and elasticity. This study explores the additive manufacturing technique of selective laser sintering (SLS) for TPUs and TPEs to optimize process parameters to balance flexibility and strength, mimicking aortic valve tissue properties. Additionally, it aims to assess the feasibility of printing aortic valve models with submillimeter membranes. The results demonstrate that the SLS-TPU/TPE technique can produce micrometric valve structures with soft shape memory properties, resembling aortic tissue in strength, flexibility, and fineness. These models show promise for surgical training and manipulation, display intriguing echogenicity properties, and can potentially be personalized to shape biocompatible valve substitutes.
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- Vlad Ciobotaru
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes, Service de Radiologie, Imagerie Cardiovasculaire, 4 Rue du Professeur Robert Debré, 30900 Nîmes, France
- Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm UMR-S 999, BME Lab, 133 Avenue de la Résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; (B.D.); (E.L.B.); (S.H.)
- 3DHeartModeling, 30132 Caissargues, France
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids Department, IMT Mines Alès, 30319 Ales, France; (M.B.); (E.D.O.E.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (J.-M.L.-C.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids Department, IMT Mines Alès, 30319 Ales, France; (M.B.); (E.D.O.E.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (J.-M.L.-C.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids Department, IMT Mines Alès, 30319 Ales, France; (M.B.); (E.D.O.E.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (J.-M.L.-C.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids Department, IMT Mines Alès, 30319 Ales, France; (M.B.); (E.D.O.E.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (J.-M.L.-C.)
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- Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm UMR-S 999, BME Lab, 133 Avenue de la Résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; (B.D.); (E.L.B.); (S.H.)
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- Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm UMR-S 999, BME Lab, 133 Avenue de la Résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; (B.D.); (E.L.B.); (S.H.)
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- Polymers Composites and Hybrids Department, IMT Mines Alès, 30319 Ales, France; (M.B.); (E.D.O.E.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (J.-M.L.-C.)
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- Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Inserm UMR-S 999, BME Lab, 133 Avenue de la Résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; (B.D.); (E.L.B.); (S.H.)
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Flora B, Scerrati A, Trovalusci F, Vesco S. Patient-specific cranioplasty, by direct and indirect additive manufacturing of biopolymers and implantable materials. Int J Med Robot 2023; 19:e2568. [PMID: 37672203 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous bones are traditionally used in surgical reconstruction of skullcap. Since patients' bones are often unavailable or cause of infections, implantable synthetic materials emerged as promising alternative. These can be shaped by different technologies, while 3D printing offers remarkable chances in terms of flexibility, accuracy, cost-saving and customizability. METHODS This study aims to evaluate strengths and limitations of the three main strategies that imply additive manufacturing for the implementation of cranial prosthesis: (i) direct printing of PLA (polylactic acid) skullcaps, mould casting of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) prosthesis using (ii) silicone mould manufactured from a 3D printed master, (iii) 3Dprinted TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) mould. RESULTS All solutions achieved good geometric accuracy and excellent mechanical resistance. Direct printing of the PLA resulted in the fastest strategy, followed by PMMA casting in a silicone mould. CONCLUSIONS The use of silicone was overall more advantageous, due to lower costs and the possibility of sterilization by using autoclaving.
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- Barbara Flora
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
- CIMER, Interdepartmental Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Neurosurgery, Sant'Anna University Hospital Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Enterprise Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Enterprise Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Lu CE, Levey RE, Ghersi G, Schueller N, Liebscher S, Layland SL, Schenke-Layland K, Duffy GP, Marzi J. Monitoring the macrophage response towards biomaterial implants using label-free imaging. Mater Today Bio 2023; 21:100696. [PMID: 37361552 PMCID: PMC10285553 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100696] [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: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Understanding the immune system's foreign body response (FBR) is essential when developing and validating a biomaterial. Macrophage activation and proliferation are critical events in FBR that can determine the material's biocompatibility and fate in vivo. In this study, two different macro-encapsulation pouches intended for pancreatic islet transplantation were implanted into streptozotocin-induced diabetes rat models for 15 days. Post-explantation, the fibrotic capsules were analyzed by standard immunohistochemistry as well as non-invasive Raman microspectroscopy to determine the degree of FBR induced by both materials. The potential of Raman microspectroscopy to discern different processes of FBR was investigated and it was shown that Raman microspectroscopy is capable of targeting ECM components of the fibrotic capsule as well as pro and anti-inflammatory macrophage activation states, in a molecular-sensitive and marker-independent manner. In combination with multivariate analysis, spectral shifts reflecting conformational differences in Col I were identified and allowed to discriminate fibrotic and native interstitial connective tissue fibers. Moreover, spectral signatures retrieved from nuclei demonstrated changes in methylation states of nucleic acids in M1 and M2 phenotypes, relevant as indicator for fibrosis progression. This study could successfully implement Raman microspectroscopy as complementary tool to study in vivo immune-compatibility providing insightful information of FBR of biomaterials and medical devices, post-implantation.
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- Chuan-en Lu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, University of Galway, Ireland
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- ABIEL Srl, C/o ARCA Incubatore di Imprese, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence IFIT (EXC 2180) “Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies”, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, University of Galway, Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), University of Galway, Ireland
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department for Medical Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tübingen, Reutlingen, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence IFIT (EXC 2180) “Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies”, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Sunwoo SH, Cha MJ, Han SI, Kang H, Cho YS, Yeom DH, Park CS, Park NK, Choi SW, Kim SJ, Cha GD, Jung D, Choi S, Oh S, Nam GB, Hyeon T, Kim DH, Lee SP. Ventricular tachyarrhythmia treatment and prevention by subthreshold stimulation with stretchable epicardial multichannel electrode array. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadf6856. [PMID: 37000879 PMCID: PMC10065438 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf6856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is an effective method to prevent sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients. However, the transvenous lead is incompatible with large-area electrophysiological mapping and cannot accommodate selective multichannel precision stimulations. Moreover, it involves high-energy shocks, resulting in pain, myocardial damage, and recurrences of ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VTA). We present a method for VTA treatment based on subthreshold electrical stimulations using a stretchable epicardial multichannel electrode array, which does not disturb the normal contraction or electrical propagation of the ventricle. In rabbit models with myocardial infarction, the infarction was detected by mapping intracardiac electrograms with the stretchable epicardial multichannel electrode array. Then, VTAs could be terminated by sequential electrical stimuli from the epicardial multichannel electrode array beginning with low-energy subthreshold stimulations. Last, we used these subthreshold stimulations to prevent the occurrence of additional VTAs. The proposed protocol using the stretchable epicardial multichannel electrode array provides opportunities toward the development of innovative methods for painless ICD therapy.
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MESH Headings
- Rabbits
- Animals
- Tachycardia, Ventricular/therapy
- Tachycardia, Ventricular/epidemiology
- Tachycardia, Ventricular/etiology
- Defibrillators, Implantable/adverse effects
- Heart Ventricles
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac/prevention & control
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac/epidemiology
- Myocardial Infarction/therapy
- Myocardial Infarction/etiology
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- Sung-Hyuk Sunwoo
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
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Fascia Repair with Vicryl Suture in Urologic Surgeries. Nephrourol Mon 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/numonthly-130908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Closing the fascia after surgery should be quick, easy, and strong but comfortable for the patient. Polydioxanone thread is not available in Iran. Thus, we used Vicryl sutures for almost all patients. Methods: This study was conducted at Imam Reza and Imam Khomeini Medical Centers in Ardabil from January 2018 to January 2020. The fascia was continuously sutured with size 0 or 1 of Vicryl in a double layer for all patients in the Urology Department. Results: Here, 642 patients were evaluated in two years. The fascia suturing was at the site of the inguinal, midline Gibson, and flank areas. The data showed that incisional hernia and infection were more prevalent in obese and diabetic patients. We had no incisional complications in radical cystectomy or even kidney transplantation, which are complicated and time-consuming surgeries. Overall, the surgical site complication rate (including incisional hernia and surgical site infection) was 0.9%, which could be negligible. Conclusions: The fascia repair could be treated with Vicryl suture in a continuous form in all urologic surgeries, with a very low rate of wound infection and hernia at the operation site, sinus formation, and long-term surgical site discomfort. However, we suggest more research to confirm the Vicryl suture safety in urologic fascia repairs.
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Schmitz SM, Helmedag MJ, Kossel KM, Eickhoff RM, Heise D, Kroh A, Mechelinck M, Gries T, Jockenhoevel S, Neumann UP, Lambertz A. Novel Elastic Threads for Intestinal Anastomoses: Feasibility and Mechanical Evaluation in a Porcine and Rabbit Model. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105389. [PMID: 35628199 PMCID: PMC9141788 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal anastomoses are an important source of postoperative complications. In particular, the ideal suturing material is still the subject of investigation. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate a newly developed suturing material with elastic properties made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU); Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and TPU were tested in two different textures (round and a modified, “snowflake” structure) in 32 minipigs, with two anastomoses of the small intestine sutured 2 m apart. After 90 days, the anastomoses were evaluated for inflammation, the healing process, and foreign body reactions. A computer-assisted immunohistological analysis of staining for Ki67, CD68, smooth muscle actin (SMA), and Sirius red was performed using TissueFAXS. Additionally, the in vivo elastic properties of the material were assessed by measuring the suture tension in a rabbit model. Each suture was tested twice in three rabbits; No major surgical complications were observed and all anastomoses showed adequate wound healing. The Ki67+ count and SMA area differed between the groups (F (3, 66) = 5.884, p = 0.0013 and F (3, 56) = 6.880, p = 0.0005, respectively). In the TPU-snowflake material, the Ki67+ count was the lowest, while the SMA area provided the highest values. The CD68+ count and collagen I/III ratio did not differ between the groups (F (3, 69) = 2.646, p = 0.0558 and F (3, 54) = 0.496, p = 0.686, respectively). The suture tension measurements showed a significant reduction in suture tension loss for both the TPU threads; Suturing material made from TPU with elastic properties proved applicable for intestinal anastomoses in a porcine model. In addition, our results suggest a successful reduction in tissue incision and an overall suture tension homogenization.
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- Sophia M. Schmitz
- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
- Correspondence: (S.M.S.); (M.J.H.); Tel.: +49-241-80-36215 (S.M.S)
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
- Correspondence: (S.M.S.); (M.J.H.); Tel.: +49-241-80-36215 (S.M.S)
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- Institute fuer Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (K.-M.K.); (T.G.)
- Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles (BioTex) at AME-Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Institute fuer Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (K.-M.K.); (T.G.)
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- Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles (BioTex) at AME-Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of General, Visceral- and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (R.M.E.); (D.H.); (A.K.); (U.P.N.); (A.L.)
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Mei X, Zhu D, Li J, Huang K, Hu S, Li Z, López de Juan Abad B, Cheng K. A fluid-powered refillable origami heart pouch for minimally invasive delivery of cell therapies in rats and pigs. MED (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 2:1253-1268. [PMID: 34825239 PMCID: PMC8612456 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac repair after heart injury remains a big challenge and current drug delivery to the heart is suboptimal. Repeated dosing of therapeutics is difficult due to the invasive nature of such procedures. METHODS We developed a fluid-driven heart pouch with a memory-shaped microfabricated lattice structure inspired by origami. The origami structure allowed minimally invasive delivery of the pouch to the heart with two small incisions and can be refilled multiple times with the therapeutic of choice. FINDINGS We tested the pouch's ability to deliver mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a rodent model of acute myocardial infarction and demonstrated the feasibility of minimally invasive delivery in a swine model. The pouch's semi-permeable membrane successfully protected delivered cells from their surroundings, maintaining their viability while releasing paracrine factors to the infarcted site for cardiac repair. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we developed a fluid-driven heart pouch with a memory-shaped microfabricated lattice structure inspired by origami. The origami structure allowed minimally invasive delivery of the pouch to the heart with two small incisions and can be refilled with the therapeutic of choice.
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- Xuan Mei
- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA,Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA,Lead contact,Corresponding author.
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Recent Developments in Lignin- and Tannin-Based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Resins for Wood Adhesives—A Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11094242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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This review article aims to summarize the potential of using renewable natural resources, such as lignin and tannin, in the preparation of NIPUs for wood adhesives. Polyurethanes (PUs) are extremely versatile polymeric materials, which have been widely used in numerous applications, e.g., packaging, footwear, construction, the automotive industry, the lighting industry, insulation panels, bedding, furniture, metallurgy, sealants, coatings, foams, and wood adhesives. The isocyanate-based PUs exhibit strong adhesion properties, excellent flexibility, and durability, but they lack renewability. Therefore, this study focused on the development of non-isocyanate polyurethane lignin and tannin resins for wood adhesives. PUs are commercially synthesized using polyols and polyisocyanates. Isocyanates are toxic, costly, and not renewable; thus, a search of suitable alternatives in the synthesis of polyurethane resins is needed. The reaction with diamine compounds could result in NIPUs based on lignin and tannin. The research on bio-based components for PU synthesis confirmed that they have good characteristics as an alternative for the petroleum-based adhesives. The advantages of improved strength, low curing temperatures, shorter pressing times, and isocyanate-free properties were demonstrated by lignin- and tannin-based NIPUs. The elimination of isocyanate, associated with environmental and human health hazards, NIPU synthesis, and its properties and applications, including wood adhesives, are reported comprehensively in this paper. The future perspectives of NIPUs’ production and application were also outlined.
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Helmedag M, Heise D, Eickhoff R, Kossel KM, Gries T, Jockenhoevel S, Neumann UP, Klink CD, Lambertz A. Cross-section modified and highly elastic sutures reduce tissue incision and show comparable biocompatibility: in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of novel thermoplastic urethane surgical threads. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:693-702. [PMID: 33098257 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Surgical sutures are indispensable for a vast majority of operative procedures. An ideal suture is characterized by high tissue compliance without cutting into the mended tissue and optimal biocompatibility. Therefore, we assessed these mechanical and biological properties for novel elastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and cross-sectional modified "snowflake" sutures. Circular and "snowflake"-shaped TPU threads were manufactured and compared to similar surface modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sutures. Regular PVDF sutures were used as the control group. Single-axis tensile test with and without gelatinous tissue surrogates were performed to evaluate the suture incision into the specimens. Biocompatibility was evaluated by subcutaneous implantation (n = 18) in rats for 7 and 21 days. Histology and immunohistology was conducted for assessment of the foreign body reaction. Regular and modified TPU threads showed a significant reduction of incision into the tissue surrogates compared to the control. Both TPU sutures and the modified PVDF sutures achieved comparable biocompatibility versus regular PVDF threads. Detailed histology revealed novel tissue integration into the notches of the surface modified sutures, we termed this newly shaped granuloma "intrafilamentous" granuloma. Elastic TPU threads showed a significant reduction of tissue surrogate incision and suture tension loss. Biocompatibility did not significantly differ from standard PVDF. Histology demonstrated tissue ingrowth following the surface modification of the suture referred to as "intrafilamentous" granuloma. Further in vivo studies are required to illuminate the exact potential of the new sutures to optimize intestinal anastomosis.
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- Marius Helmedag
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Textile Technology and Chair for Textile Machinery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.,Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles (BioTex) at AME-Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Textile Technology and Chair for Textile Machinery, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles (BioTex) at AME-Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Huang YJ, Chou YN, Lin YJ, Chen WY, Chen CY, Lin HR. Polyurethane modified by oxetane grafted chitosan as bioadhesive. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1785453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Yi-Jing Huang
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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Hu S, Shou T, Guo M, Wang R, Wang J, Tian H, Qin X, Zhao X, Zhang L. Fabrication of New Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers with High Heat Resistance for 3D Printing Derived from 3,3-Dimethyl-4,4′-diphenyl Diisocyanate. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shikai Hu
- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Engineering Research Center of Elastomer Materials on Energy Conservation and Resources, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Shandong Dawn Polymer Company, Ltd., Yantai 265703, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Engineering Research Center of Elastomer Materials on Energy Conservation and Resources, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Engineering Research Center of Elastomer Materials on Energy Conservation and Resources, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing City on Preparation and Processing of Novel Polymer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Engineering Research Center of Elastomer Materials on Energy Conservation and Resources, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Pant J, Mondal A, Manuel J, Singha P, Mancha J, Handa H. H 2S-Releasing Composite: a Gasotransmitter Platform for Potential Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:2062-2071. [PMID: 33455343 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenous gasotransmitter in the human body involved in various physiological functions including cytoprotection, maintaining homeostasis, and regulation of organ development. Therefore, H2S-releasing polymers that can imitate endogenous H2S release can offer great therapeutic potential. Despite decades of research, the use of H2S donors in medical device applications is mostly unexplored largely due to the challenge of the steady H2S release from a suitable polymeric platform that does not compromise the normal cellular functions of the host. In this work, an exogenous H2S release system was developed by integrating sodium sulfide (Na2S), a common H2S donor, into a medical-grade thermoplastic silicone-polycarbonate-urethane polymer, Carbosil 20 80A (hereon as Carbosil), via a facile solvent evaporation technique. The spatial distribution and nature of Na2S in Carbosil were characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), indicating an amorphous phase shift upon incorporating Na2S in Carbosil. The composite, Na2S-Carbosil, is responsive in physiological conditions, resulting in sustained H2S release measured for 3 h. In vitro cellular responses of 3T3 mouse fibroblasts, human lung epithelial (HLE), and primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were investigated. Fibroblast cells showed cell proliferation in 24 h and complete cell migration in 42 h in vitro. The Na2S-Carbosil composites were cytocompatible toward HUVEC and HLE cells. This study provided important in vitro proof of concept that warrants potential use of these H2S-releasing platforms in engineering biomedical devices, tissue engineering, and drug delivery applications.
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- Jitendra Pant
- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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Reid JA, Callanan A. Hybrid cardiovascular sourced extracellular matrix scaffolds as possible platforms for vascular tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 108:910-924. [PMID: 31369699 PMCID: PMC7079155 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The aim when designing a scaffold is to provide a supportive microenvironment for the native cells, which is generally achieved by structurally and biochemically imitating the native tissue. Decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) possesses the mechanical and biochemical cues designed to promote native cell survival. However, when decellularized and reprocessed, the ECM loses its cell supporting mechanical integrity and architecture. Herein, we propose dissolving the ECM into a polymer/solvent solution and electrospinning it into a fibrous sheet, thus harnessing the biochemical cues from the ECM and the mechanical integrity of the polymer. Bovine aorta and myocardium were selected as ECM sources. Decellularization was achieved using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and the ECM was combined with polycaprolactone and hexafluoro-2-propanol for electrospinning. The scaffolds were seeded with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The study found that the inclusion of aorta ECM increased the scaffold's wettability and subsequently lead to increased HUVEC adherence and proliferation. Interestingly, the inclusion of myocardium ECM had no effect on wettability or cell viability. Furthermore, gene expression and mechanical changes were noted with the addition of ECM. The results from this study show the vast potential of electrospun ECM/polymer bioscaffolds and their use in tissue engineering.
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- James A. Reid
- Institute for Bioengineering, School of EngineeringThe University of EdinburghEdinburghUK
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- Institute for Bioengineering, School of EngineeringThe University of EdinburghEdinburghUK
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Evaluation of a new suture material (Duramesh™) by measuring suture tension in small and large bites techniques for laparotomy closure in a porcine model. Hernia 2020; 24:1317-1324. [PMID: 32086634 PMCID: PMC7701069 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02140-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE After closure of laparotomies, sutures may pull through tissue due to too high intra-abdominal pressure or suture tension, resulting in burst abdomen and incisional hernia. The objective of this study was to measure the suture tension in small and large bites with a new suture material. METHODS Closure of the linea alba was performed with small bites (i.e., 5 mm between two consecutive stitches and 5 mm distance from the incision) and large bites (i.e., 10 mm × 10 mm) with Duramesh™ size 0 (2 mm) and PDS II 2-0 in 24 experiments on six porcine abdominal walls. The abdominal wall was fixated on an artificial computer-controlled insufflatable abdomen, known as the 'AbdoMan'. A custom-made suture tension sensor was placed in the middle of the incision. RESULTS The suture tension was significantly lower with the small bites technique and Duramesh™ when compared with large bites (small bites 0.12 N (IQR 0.07-0.19) vs. large bites 0.57 N (IQR 0.23-0.92), p < 0.025). This significant difference was also found in favour of the small bites with PDS II 2-0 (p < 0.038). No macroscopic tissue failure was seen during or after the experiments. CONCLUSION Closure of the abdominal wall with the small bites technique and Duramesh™ was more efficient in dividing suture tension across the incision when compared to large bites. However, suture tension compared to a conventional suture material was not significantly different, contradicting an advantage of the new suture material in the prevention of burst abdomen and incisional hernia during the acute, postoperative phase.
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Fouladian P, Kohlhagen J, Arafat M, Afinjuomo F, Workman N, Abuhelwa AY, Song Y, Garg S, Blencowe A. Three-dimensional printed 5-fluorouracil eluting polyurethane stents for the treatment of oesophageal cancers. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6625-6636. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01355b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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3D printing is introduced as rapid and facile approach to prepare personalized drug-eluting stents for the treatment of oesophageal cancers.
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- Paris Fouladian
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development (PIDG) Group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Translational Biomaterials (ACTB) group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development (PIDG) Group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development (PIDG) Group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Translational Biomaterials (ACTB) group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Medicine and Public Health
- Flinders University
- Bedford Park 5042
- Australia
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development (PIDG) Group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Development (PIDG) Group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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- Applied Chemistry and Translational Biomaterials (ACTB) group
- Clinical and Health Sciences
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide
- Australia
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Eickhoff RM, Bolle T, Kossel K, Heise D, Kroh A, Lambertz A, Blaeser A, Gries T, Jockenhoevel S, Neumann UP, Klink CD. Improved biocompatibility of profiled sutures through lower macrophages adhesion. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2018; 107:1772-1778. [PMID: 30452123 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The biocompatibility of a textile implant is determined by various parameters, such as material composition and surface chemistry. However, little is known about the influence of geometry of sutures on biocompatibility. To elucidate this factor we focused on geometry-modification resulting in ultrafine polyethylene terephthalate (UFPET) suture and a snowflake like shaped polyvenylidenfluorid (PVDF) suture. Forty-eight rats were divided into two observation periods. In each rat 3 out of 4 sutures (profiled UFPET, snowflake-like profiled PVDF, reference Prolene and Mersilene suture) were randomly placed into the subcutaneous tissue. Rats were euthanized after 7 and 21 days and samples were explanted. Foreign body granuloma was measured and expression of CD68, TUNEL, Ki-67 and Collagen I/III ratio were determined. The profiled (snowflake) suture showed a significantly smaller FBG in comparison to standard sutures (p < 0.001). Both modified sutures showed a significant lower tissue remodeling by Ki-67 and TUNEL expression (p < 0.03). Furthermore, profiled sutures caused a lower inflammatory reaction expressed in a significant lower amount of CD68 positive macrophages after 21 days (p < 0.001). Modifications of suture geometry alter the foreign body granuloma and the inflammatory reaction. Therefore, profiled sutures might be a promising approach to improve biocompatibility of textile mesh prosthesis. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 107B: 1772-1778, 2019.
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- Roman M Eickhoff
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Institut fuer Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institut fuer Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Institut fuer Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institut fuer Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Biohybrid and Medical Textiles (BioTex) at AME-Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Kim SM, Park SA, Hwang SY, Kim ES, Jegal J, Im C, Jeon H, Oh DX, Park J. Environmentally-Friendly Synthesis of Carbonate-Type Macrodiols and Preparation of Transparent Self-Healable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:E663. [PMID: 30965963 PMCID: PMC6418697 DOI: 10.3390/polym9120663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Carbonate-type macrodiols synthesized by base-catalyzed polycondensation of co-diols and dimethyl carbonate as an environmentally-friendly route were subsequently utilized for the preparation of transparent and self-healable thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) containing a carbonate-type soft segment. Three types of macrodiols, obtained from mono, dual and triple diol-monomers for target molecular weights of 1 and 1.5 kg mol-1, were analyzed by ¹H NMR integration and the OH titration value. Colorless transparent macrodiols in a liquid state at a room temperature of 20 °C were obtained, except the macrodiol from mono 1,6-hexanediol. Before TPU synthesis, macrodiols require pH neutralization to prevent gelation. TPUs synthesized by a solution pre-polymer method with 4,4'-methylene(bisphenyl isocyanate) and 1,4-butanediol as a chain extender exhibited moderate molecular weights, good transparencies and robust mechanical properties. Especially, the incorporation of 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol within carbonate-type macrodiols enhanced the transparency of the resultant TPUs by decreasing the degree of microphase separation evidenced by ATR-FTIR and DSC. Interestingly, packing density of hard segments and the degree of microphase separation determined the self-healing efficiency of TPUs, which showed good performances in the case of sourced macrodiols from triple diol-monomers.
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- Seon-Mi Kim
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Korea.
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Korea.
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Korea.
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Picca RA, Paladini F, Sportelli MC, Pollini M, Giannossa LC, Di Franco C, Panico A, Mangone A, Valentini A, Cioffi N. Combined Approach for the Development of Efficient and Safe Nanoantimicrobials: The Case of Nanosilver-Modified Polyurethane Foams. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 3:1417-1425. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Rosaria Anna Picca
- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, Via per
Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, Via per
Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-IFN
- Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 173, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, Via per
Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
Interateneo di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 173, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Mesh Sutured Repairs of Abdominal Wall Defects. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e1060. [PMID: 27757361 PMCID: PMC5055027 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. A new closure technique is introduced, which uses strips of macroporous polypropylene mesh as a suture for closure of abdominal wall defects due to failures of standard sutures and difficulties with planar meshes.
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