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Uskoković V, Velie PN, Wu VM. Toward chronopharmaceutical drug delivery patches and biomaterial coatings for the facilitation of wound healing. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:355-363. [PMID: 38181699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
Abstract
Implantation of a biomaterial entails a form of injury where the integration of the implant into the host tissue greatly depends on the proper healing of the wound. Wound healing, itself, consists of a number of physiological processes, each occurring within a characteristic time window. A composite, multilayered polymeric drug delivery carrier for adhesion to the wound site and its supply with molecules released at precise time windows at which the stages in the healing process that they target occur is conceptualized here. We also present a simplified version of one such multilayered composite fabricated by a combination of solvent casting and dip coating, comprising the base poly(ε-caprolactone) layer reinforced with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, poly(glutamic acid) mesolayer and poly-l-lysine surface layer, each loaded with specific small molecules and released at moderately distinct timescales, partially matching the chronology of wound healing. To that end, the base layer proved suitable for the delivery of an anti-inflammatory molecule or an angiogenic agent, the mesolayer appeared appropriate for the delivery of an epithelialization promoter or a granulation factor, and the adhesive surface layer interfacing directly with the site of injury showed promise as a carrier of a vasodilator. The drug release mechanisms were diffusion-driven, suggesting that the drug/carrier interaction is a key determinant of the release kinetics, as important as the nature of the polymer and its hydrolytic degradation rate in the aqueous medium. Morphological and phase composition analyses were performed, along with the cell compatibility ones, demonstrating solid adhesion and proliferation of both transformed and primary fibroblasts on both surfaces of the composite films. The design of the multilayered composite drug delivery carriers presented here is prospective, but requires further upgrades to achieve the ideal of a perfect timing of the sequential drug release kinetics and a perfect resonance with the physiological processes defining the chronology of wound healing.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, Irvine, CA 92604, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
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Sánchez-Bodón J, Andrade del Olmo J, Alonso JM, Moreno-Benítez I, Vilas-Vilela JL, Pérez-Álvarez L. Bioactive Coatings on Titanium: A Review on Hydroxylation, Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) and Surface Modification Strategies. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 14:165. [PMID: 35012187 PMCID: PMC8747097 DOI: 10.3390/polym14010165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been demonstrated over the last decades to play an important role as inert materials in the field of orthopedic and dental implants. Nevertheless, with the widespread use of Ti, implant-associated rejection issues have arisen. To overcome these problems, antibacterial properties, fast and adequate osseointegration and long-term stability are essential features. Indeed, surface modification is currently presented as a versatile strategy for developing Ti coatings with all these challenging requirements and achieve a successful performance of the implant. Numerous approaches have been investigated to obtain stable and well-organized Ti coatings that promote the tailoring of surface chemical functionalization regardless of the geometry and shape of the implant. However, among all the approaches available in the literature to functionalize the Ti surface, a promising strategy is the combination of surface pre-activation treatments typically followed by the development of intermediate anchoring layers (self-assembled monolayers, SAMs) that serve as the supporting linkage of a final active layer. Therefore, this paper aims to review the latest approaches in the biomedical area to obtain bioactive coatings onto Ti surfaces with a special focus on (i) the most employed methods for Ti surface hydroxylation, (ii) SAMs-mediated active coatings development, and (iii) the latest advances in active agent immobilization and polymeric coatings for controlled release on Ti surfaces.
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- Julia Sánchez-Bodón
- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.S.-B.); (J.A.d.O.); (I.M.-B.); (J.L.V.-V.)
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.S.-B.); (J.A.d.O.); (I.M.-B.); (J.L.V.-V.)
- i+Med S. Coop, Parque Tecnológico de Alava, Albert Einstein 15, Nave 15, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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- i+Med S. Coop, Parque Tecnológico de Alava, Albert Einstein 15, Nave 15, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.S.-B.); (J.A.d.O.); (I.M.-B.); (J.L.V.-V.)
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.S.-B.); (J.A.d.O.); (I.M.-B.); (J.L.V.-V.)
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Grupo de Química Macromolecular (LABQUIMAC), Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (J.S.-B.); (J.A.d.O.); (I.M.-B.); (J.L.V.-V.)
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Rapier CE, Shea KJ, Lee AP. Investigating PLGA microparticle swelling behavior reveals an interplay of expansive intermolecular forces. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14512. [PMID: 34267274 PMCID: PMC8282844 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93785-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study analyzes the swelling behavior of native, unmodified, spherically uniform, monodisperse poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles in a robust high-throughput manner. This work contributes to the complex narrative of PLGA microparticle behavior and release mechanisms by complementing and extending previously reported studies on intraparticle microenvironment, degradation, and drug release. Microfluidically produced microparticles are incubated under physiological conditions and observed for 50 days to generate a profile of swelling behavior. Microparticles substantially increase in size after 15 days, continue increasing for 30 days achieving size dependent swelling indices between 49 and 83%. Swelling capacity is found to correlate with pH. Our study addresses questions such as onset, duration, swelling index, size dependency, reproducibility, and causal mechanistic forces surrounding swelling. Importantly, this study can serve as the basis for predictive modeling of microparticle behavior and swelling capacity, in addition to providing clues as to the microenvironmental conditions that encapsulated material may experience.
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- Crystal E Rapier
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Visan AI, Popescu-Pelin G, Socol G. Degradation Behavior of Polymers Used as Coating Materials for Drug Delivery-A Basic Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1272. [PMID: 33919820 PMCID: PMC8070827 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The purpose of the work was to emphasize the main differences and similarities in the degradation mechanisms in the case of polymeric coatings compared with the bulk ones. Combined with the current background, this work reviews the properties of commonly utilized degradable polymers in drug delivery, the factors affecting degradation mechanism, testing methods while offering a retrospective on the evolution of the controlled release of biodegradable polymeric coatings. A literature survey on stability and degradation of different polymeric coatings, which were thoroughly evaluated by different techniques, e.g., polymer mass loss measurements, surface, structural and chemical analysis, was completed. Moreover, we analyzed some shortcomings of the degradation behavior of biopolymers in form of coatings and briefly proposed some solving directions to the main existing problems (e.g., improving measuring techniques resolution, elucidation of complete mathematical analysis of the different degradation mechanisms). Deep studies are still necessary on the dynamic changes which occur to biodegradable polymeric coatings which can help to envisage the future performance of synthesized films designed to be used as medical devices with application in drug delivery.
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- Anita Ioana Visan
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077190 Magurele, Ilfov, Romania;
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077190 Magurele, Ilfov, Romania;
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Osada N, Terada A, Maeda H, Obata A, Nishikawa Y, Kasuga T. Tuning of ion-release capability from bio-ceramic-polymer composites for enhancing cellular activity. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2019; 6:190612. [PMID: 31598297 PMCID: PMC6774980 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.190612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
In our previous study, we investigated the synergetic effects of inorganic ions, such as silicate, Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions on the osteoblast-like cell behaviour. Mg2+ ions play an important role in cell adhesion. In the present study, we designed a new composite that releases a high concentration of Mg2+ ions during the early stage of the bone-forming process, and silicate and Ca2+ ions continuously throughout this process. Here, 40SiO2-40MgO-20Na2O glass (G) with high solubility and vaterite-based calcium carbonate (V) were selected as the source of silicate and Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions, respectively. These particles were mixed with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) using a kneading method at 110°C to prepare the composite (G-V/PLGA, G/V/PLGA = 4/56/40 (in weight ratio)). Most of the Mg2+ ions were released within 3 days of immersion at an important stage for cell adhesion, and silicate and Ca2+ ions were released continuously at rates of 70-80 and 180 ppm d-1, respectively, throughout the experiment (until day 7). Mouse-derived osteoblast-like MC3T3-E1 proliferated more vigorously on G-V/PLGA in comparison with V-containing PLGA without G particles; it is possible to control the ion-release behaviour by incorporating a small amount of glass particles.
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- Naoki Osada
- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso cho, Showa ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
- ORTHOREBIRTH Co. Ltd, 15-3-303 Chigasaki-Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama 224-0032, Japan
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- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso cho, Showa ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso cho, Showa ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso cho, Showa ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- ORTHOREBIRTH Co. Ltd, 15-3-303 Chigasaki-Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama 224-0032, Japan
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- Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso cho, Showa ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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Ziemba AM, D’Amato AR, MacEwen TM, Puhl DL, Koppes AN, Koppes RA, Lennartz MR, Gilbert RJ. Stabilized Interleukin-4-Loaded Poly(lactic- co-glycolic) Acid Films Shift Proinflammatory Macrophages toward a Regenerative Phenotype in Vitro. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:1498-1508. [PMID: 31061988 PMCID: PMC6499395 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Macrophages are immune cells involved in wound healing and tissue regeneration; however, the sustained presence of proinflammatory macrophages in wound sites impairs healing. In this study, we shifted peritoneal macrophage polarization away from a proinflammatory (M1) phenotype through exposure to stabilized interleukin-4 (IL-4) in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) films in combination with topographical guidance from electrospun poly-L-lactic acid fibers. To our knowledge, this was the first study to stabilize IL-4 with bovine serum albumin (BSA) within a biomaterial. When IL-4 was coloaded with BSA for stabilization, we saw increased IL-4 bioactivity compared to no added stabilization, trehalose stabilization, or murine serum albumin stabilization. We observed increased elongation of peritoneal macrophages, increased RNA expression of anti-inflammatory marker arginase-1, increased ratio of interleukin-10/interleukin- 12 p40 RNA, and decreased protein expression of proinflammatory markers (interleukin-12 p40 and RANTES) compared to controls. Taken together, these results suggest the macrophages were less proinflammatory and were a more pro-resolving phenotype. When stabilized with BSA, IL-4-loaded films effectively shift macrophage polarization state and are thus promising scaffolds to reduce inflammation within in vivo injury models.
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- Alexis M. Ziemba
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1623 15th Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1623 15th Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1623 15th Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1623 15th Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department of Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Center for Cell Biology and Cancer Research, Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
- Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1623 15th Street, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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Maver T, Mohan T, Gradišnik L, Finšgar M, Stana Kleinschek K, Maver U. Polysaccharide Thin Solid Films for Analgesic Drug Delivery and Growth of Human Skin Cells. Front Chem 2019; 7:217. [PMID: 31024901 PMCID: PMC6466929 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronic wounds not only lower the quality of patient's life significantly, but also present a huge financial burden for the healthcare systems around the world. Treatment of larger wounds often requires the use of more complex materials, which can ensure a successful renewal or replacement of damaged or destroyed tissues. Despite a range of advanced wound dressings that can facilitate wound healing, there are still no clinically used dressings for effective local pain management. Herein, alginate (ALG) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), two of the most commonly used materials in the field of chronic wound care, and combination of ALG-CMC were used to create a model wound dressing system in the form of multi-layered thin solid films using the spin-assisted layer-by-layer (LBL) coating technique. The latter multi-layer system was used to incorporate and study the release kinetics of analgesic drugs such as diclofenac and lidocaine at physiological conditions. The wettability, morphology, physicochemical and surface properties of the coated films were evaluated using different surface sensitive analytical tools. The influence of in situ incorporated drug molecules on the surface properties (e.g., roughness) and on the proliferation of human skin cells (keratinocytes and skin fibroblasts) was further evaluated. The results obtained from this preliminary study should be considered as the basis for the development "real" wound dressing materials and for 3D bio-printing applications.
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- Tina Maver
- Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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Ye M, Duan H, Yao L, Fang Y, Zhang X, Dong L, Yang F, Yang X, Pan W. A method of elevated temperatures coupled with magnetic stirring to predict real time release from long acting progesterone PLGA microspheres. Asian J Pharm Sci 2019; 14:222-232. [PMID: 32104454 PMCID: PMC7032230 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2018.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The object of the study was to develop a quick and reproducible accelerated in vitro release method to predict and deduce the function of the real time (37 °C) release for long acting PLGA microspheres. The method could be described in several steps. First, the release of the microspheres were studied using the sample and separate method at 37 °C with normal orbital shaking and elevated temperatures with magnetic stirring to further accelerate the release. Second, the most similar profile at elevated temperatures with the real time release was chosen with the help of the n value in the fitted Korsmeyer-Peppas Function. Third, the Weibull function and conversion ratio were used to deduce the function of real time release according to the chosen profile at elevated temperatures. The key point in this study was to provide a quick and precise method to predict the real time release for long acting progesterone PLGA microspheres. So the elevated temperatures coupled with magnetic stirring were used to accelerate the release further, and when there have many similar release profiles with the real time release at elevated temperatures, releasing time at elevated temperatures and the R2 of the final deduced function will be used to help choosing the most similar release profile with the real time release. Four different types of progesterone PLGA microspheres were used to verify the method, and all the deduced function correlated well with the real time releases, for R 2 = 0.9912, 0.9781, 0.9918 and 0.9972, respectively.
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- Mingzhu Ye
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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Chi M, Qi M, A L, Wang P, Weir MD, Melo MA, Sun X, Dong B, Li C, Wu J, Wang L, Xu HHK. Novel Bioactive and Therapeutic Dental Polymeric Materials to Inhibit Periodontal Pathogens and Biofilms. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E278. [PMID: 30641958 PMCID: PMC6359151 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20020278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Periodontitis is a common infectious disease characterized by loss of tooth-supporting structures, which eventually leads to tooth loss. The heavy burden of periodontal disease and its negative consequence on the patient's quality of life indicate a strong need for developing effective therapies. According to the World Health Organization, 10⁻15% of the global population suffers from severe periodontitis. Advances in understanding the etiology, epidemiology and microbiology of periodontal pocket flora have called for antibacterial therapeutic strategies for periodontitis treatment. Currently, antimicrobial strategies combining with polymer science have attracted tremendous interest in the last decade. This review focuses on the state of the art of antibacterial polymer application against periodontal pathogens and biofilms. The first part focuses on the different polymeric materials serving as antibacterial agents, drug carriers and periodontal barrier membranes to inhibit periodontal pathogens. The second part reviews cutting-edge research on the synthesis and evaluation of a new generation of bioactive dental polymers for Class-V restorations with therapeutic effects. They possess antibacterial, acid-reduction, protein-repellent, and remineralization capabilities. In addition, the antibacterial photodynamic therapy with polymeric materials against periodontal pathogens and biofilms is also briefly described in the third part. These novel bioactive and therapeutic polymeric materials and treatment methods have great potential to inhibit periodontitis and protect tooth structures.
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- Minghan Chi
- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, Changchun 130021, China.
- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
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Mao Z, Li Y, Yang Y, Fang Z, Chen X, Wang Y, Kang J, Qu X, Yuan W, Dai K, Yue B. Osteoinductivity and Antibacterial Properties of Strontium Ranelate-Loaded Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Microspheres With Assembled Silver and Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:368. [PMID: 29720940 PMCID: PMC5915458 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone-related infection rates are 4–64% in long open bone fractures and nearly 1% in joint-related surgeries. Treating bone infections and infection-related bone loss is very important. The present study prepared strontium ranelate (SR)-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres (PM) with assembled silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HANPs) (SR-PM-Ag-HA) through a novel solid-in-oil nanosuspension (S/O/N) method to achieve osteoinductivity and antibacterial properties. We evaluated the microstructure, drug release, biocompatibility, osteoinductivity, and antibacterial activity in vitro. The microspheres showed a stable shape and size. The cumulative drug release reached a maximum of ∼90% after 22 days. All groups loaded with SR enhanced MC3T3-E1 cell proliferation to a greater degree than pure PM. The osteoinductivity behavior was investigated by ALP staining and real-time PCR of osteogenic differentiation marker genes. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using antibacterial ability and biofilm formation assays. SR-PM-Ag-HA greatly enhanced osteogenic differentiation and showed excellent antibacterial properties. These results indicated that SR-PM-Ag-HA could be biocompatible and suitable for drug delivery, osteoinduction, and antibiosis, and therefore, have potential applications in the treatment of bone-related infections and promotion of bone formation at infected sites.
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- Zhenyang Mao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Gao L, Xie C, Du Y, Wang X, Xuan E, Liu X, Zhao Y, Xu J, Luo L. Characterization and antitumor efficacy of poly(L-lactid acid)-based etoposide-loaded implants. Drug Deliv 2017; 24:765-774. [PMID: 28475414 PMCID: PMC8241189 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2017.1321063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Etoposide is widely used in the chemotherapy of a variety of malignancies. But the strong lipophilicity, poor bioavailability, and severe side effects of etoposide limit its clinical application. The aim of this study was to develop sustained-release etoposide-loaded implants and evaluate antitumor activity of the implants after intratumoral implantation. We prepared the implants containing etoposide, poly(L-lactid acid) and polyethylene glycol 4000 by the direct compression method. The implants were characterized regarding drug-excipient compatibility, content uniformity, morphology, sterility, in vitro, and in vivo release profiles. Then the antitumor activity of the implants was tested in xenograft model of A549 human non-small cell lung cancer. SEM images displayed smooth surface of the implant and indicated that etoposide was homogeneously dispersed in the polymeric matrix. The results of content uniformity met the requirements of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Both in vitro and in vivo release profiles of the implants were characterized by high burst release followed by sustained release of etoposide. Intratumoral implantation of etoposide-loaded implants could efficiently delay the tumor growth. Furthermore, increasing the dose of implants led to higher tumor suppression rate without adding systemic toxicity. These results indicated that etoposide-loaded implants have significant antitumor efficacy in xenograft model without dose-limiting side effects and they possess a strong potential to be used as an intratumoral chemotherapy option for lung cancer treatment.
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- Li Gao
- a State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University , Nanjing , People's Republic of China.,b School of Biological and Medical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology , Hefei , People's Republic of China
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- c Laboratory of pharmaceutical research , Anhui Zhongren Science and Technology Co., Ltd , Hefei , People's Republic of China , and
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- b School of Biological and Medical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology , Hefei , People's Republic of China
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- c Laboratory of pharmaceutical research , Anhui Zhongren Science and Technology Co., Ltd , Hefei , People's Republic of China , and
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- c Laboratory of pharmaceutical research , Anhui Zhongren Science and Technology Co., Ltd , Hefei , People's Republic of China , and
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- b School of Biological and Medical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology , Hefei , People's Republic of China
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- d Department of Pathology , The Second People's Hospital of Hefei , Hefei , People's Republic of China
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- b School of Biological and Medical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology , Hefei , People's Republic of China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University , Nanjing , People's Republic of China
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Salehi H, Mehrasa M, Nasri-Nasrabadi B, Doostmohammadi M, Seyedebrahimi R, Davari N, Rafienia M, Hosseinabadi ME, Agheb M, Siavash M. Effects of nanozeolite/starch thermoplastic hydrogels on wound healing. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 22:110. [PMID: 29026426 PMCID: PMC5629837 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_1037_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Wound healing is a complex biological process. Some injuries lead to chronic nonhealing ulcers, and healing process is a challenge to both the patient and the medical team. We still look forward an appropriate wound dressing. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, starch-based nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds reinforced by zeolite nanoparticles (nZ) were prepared for wound dressing. In addition, a herbal drug (chamomile extract) was added into the matrix to accelerate healing process. To estimate the cytocompatibility of hydrogel dressings, fibroblast mouse cells (L929) were cultured on scaffolds. Then, 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium-bromide assay test and interaction of cells and scaffolds were evaluated. For evaluating healing process, 48 male rats were randomly divided into four groups of four animals each (16 rats at each step). The ulcers of the first group were treated with the same size of pure hydrogels. The second group received a bandage with the same size of hydrogel/extract/4 wt% nZ (hydrogel NZE). The third group was treated with chamomile extract, and the fourth group was considered as control without taking any medicament. Finally, the dressings were applied on the chronic refractory ulcers of five patients. RESULTS After successful surface morphology and cytocompatibility tests, the animal study was carried out. There was a significant difference between starch/extract/4 wt% nZ and other groups on wound size decrement after day 7 (P < 0.05). At the clinical pilot study step, the refractory ulcers of all five patients were healed without any hypersensitivity reaction. CONCLUSION Starch-based hydrogel/zeolite dressings may be safe and effective for chronic refractory ulcers.
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- Hossein Salehi
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Research Centre of Faculty of Advanced Technologies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Novel Poly(Diol Sebacate)s as Additives to Modify Paclitaxel Release From Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Thin Films. J Pharm Sci 2017; 106:2106-2114. [PMID: 28535975 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Paclitaxel (PTX) incorporation in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) matrices produce films with high tensile rigidity and slow release that fail to deliver the required release rate for most biomedical applications such as in drug eluting stents and cancer treatments. To modify and improve this behavior, a set of poly(diol sebacate)s were synthesized and fully characterized as possible additives. The tensile properties of PLGA blends were evaluated as these materials could be used as coatings in drug eluting stent applications. A significant improvement in mechanical flexibility was observed with 20% additive content, as it reduced the Young's modulus value and increased the maximum deformation at break. PTX release was studied and correlated with the release of additive from PLGA films. An increase in the initial burst release phase was observed on all blends when compared to the control films of PLGA. Modulation of PTX release was achieved by altering the hydrophilicity degree of the additive or its percentage content on the blend. This supports the possibility that PTX was partitioned into the additive phase. Cytotoxicity analyses of novel additives were performed on mouse embryonic fibroblasts NIH/3T3.
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Mao Z, Fang Z, Yang Y, Chen X, Wang Y, Kang J, Qu X, Yuan W, Dai K. Strontium ranelate-loaded PLGA porous microspheres enhancing the osteogenesis of MC3T3-E1 cells. RSC Adv 2017; 7:24607-24615. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra01445g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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Biodegradable poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) has been used as a tissue engineering scaffold as well as a carrier for the delivery of proteins, drugs, and other macromolecules.
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- Zhenyang Mao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai 200011
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- School of Pharmacy
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- China
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- School of Pharmacy
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- China
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- School of Pharmacy
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai 200011
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- School of Pharmacy
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai 200011
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- School of Pharmacy
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Shanghai
- China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Shanghai 200011
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Release behavior of quercetin from chitosan-fish gelatin edible films influenced by electron beam irradiation. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mashak A, Mobedi H, Mahdavi H. A Comparative Study of Progesterone and Lidocaine Hydrochloride Release from Poly(L-lactide) Films. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2015. [DOI: 10.15171/ps.2015.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Lee MH, Kwon BJ, Koo MA, Jang EH, Seon GM, Park JC. Exovascular application of epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate-releasing electrospun poly(l-lactide glycolic acid) fiber sheets to reduce intimal hyperplasia in injured abdominal aorta. Biomed Mater 2015; 10:055010. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/10/5/055010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Supramolecular nanoscale assemblies for cancer diagnosis and therapy. J Control Release 2015; 213:152-167. [PMID: 26160308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2015.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Revised: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Nanocarriers based on polymers, metals and lipids have been extensively developed for cancer therapy and diagnosis due to their ability to enhance drug accumulation in cancer cells and decrease undesired drug toxicity in healthy tissues. Overcoming multidrug resistance by designing proper drug nanocarriers will improve outcome of existing oncologic treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In this article the relation between physicochemical properties and capacity of a nanosystem to deliver therapeutic agents into pathological sites is discussed. Most promising examples of drug delivery systems are reviewed, and, in particular, the design of a carbohydrate based matrix with entrapped gold nanoparticles is highlighted.
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Gentile P, Frongia ME, Cardellach M, Miller CA, Stafford GP, Leggett GJ, Hatton PV. Functionalised nanoscale coatings using layer-by-layer assembly for imparting antibacterial properties to polylactide-co-glycolide surfaces. Acta Biomater 2015; 21:35-43. [PMID: 25871538 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In order to achieve high local biological activity and reduce the risk of side effects of antibiotics in the treatment of periodontal and bone infections, a localised and temporally controlled delivery system is desirable. The aim of this research was to develop a functionalised and resorbable surface to contact soft tissues to improve the antibacterial behaviour during the first week after its implantation in the treatment of periodontal and bone infections. Solvent-cast poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide acid) (PLGA) films were aminolysed and then modified by Layer-by-Layer technique to obtain a nano-layered coating using poly(sodium4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) and poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) as polyelectrolytes. The water-soluble antibiotic, metronidazole (MET), was incorporated from the ninth layer. Infrared spectroscopy showed that the PSS and PAH absorption bands increased with the layer number. The contact angle values had a regular alternate behaviour from the ninth layer. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy evidenced two distinct peaks, N1s and S2p, indicating PAH and PSS had been introduced. Atomic Force Microscopy showed the presence of polyelectrolytes on the surface with a measured roughness about 10nm after 20 layers' deposition. The drug release was monitored by Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy showing 80% loaded-drug delivery in 14 days. Finally, the biocompatibility was evaluated in vitro with L929 mouse fibroblasts and the antibacterial properties were demonstrated successfully against the keystone periodontal bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, which has an influence on implant failure, without compromising in vitro biocompatibility. In this study, PLGA was successfully modified to obtain a localised and temporally controlled drug delivery system, demonstrating the potential value of LbL as a coating technology for the manufacture of medical devices with advanced functional properties.
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Mohammadpour M, Jabbarvand M, Hashemi H, Delrish E. Prophylactic effect of topical silica nanoparticles as a novel antineovascularization agent for inhibiting corneal neovascularization following chemical burn. Adv Biomed Res 2015; 4:124. [PMID: 26261826 PMCID: PMC4513319 DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.158039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Angiogenesis-related corneal blindness includes the spectrum of corneal diseases that are caused by pathological angiogenesis, leading to untoward visual impairment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antineovascularization effect of topical silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) in inhibiting chemical-burn-induced corneal neovascularization. Materials and Methods: A total number of 20 corneas of 10 Wistar Albino rats were included in this study. Silver nitrate cauterization was pressed to the central cornea for 5 s to induce corneal neovascularization. They were randomly allocated to case and control groups (ten eyes in each group). SiNPs were synthesized by the reverse microemulsion method. SiNPs drop 1 mg/ml was started in ten eyes and artificial tear drop was started in the control group (ten eyes) immediately after chemical cauterization. Video-based photography was performed before and after treatment. Corneal image analysis was performed on each cornea using an image analysis software program. All rats were euthanized and the eyes were sent for histopathologic examinations14 days after chemical cauterization. Results: Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed spherical-shaped particles. The mean size and polydispersity index of prepared SiNPs were 30.1 ± 5.6 nm and 0.254 ± 0.11, respectively. Fourteen days after chemical cauterization, the mean vascularized corneal area was 21% of total corneal area in the case group and 85% in the control group (P < 0.05). The control group revealed more extensive intrastromal vascularization compared with the case group in histopathologic examinations (P < 0.05). Conclusions: SiNPs is an effective modality for inhibiting corneal neovascularization following chemical burn in an experimental model. Further investigations are suggested for evaluation of its safety and efficacy in human eyes.
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- Mehrdad Mohammadpour
- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran ; Department of Nano-Ophthalmology, Stem Cells Preparation Unit, Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran ; Noor Ophthalmology Research Center, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nano-Ophthalmology, Stem Cells Preparation Unit, Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mohaček-Grošev V, Šoštarić V, Maksimović A. Raman spectroscopic evidence of low temperature stability of D,L-glycolic and L-(+)-lactic acid crystals. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2015; 140:35-43. [PMID: 25579800 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Raman and infrared spectra of polycrystalline D,L-glycolic and L-(+) lactic acid are presented and assigned both by an ab initio calculation of normal modes of free conformers and by self-consistent-charge density-functional-theory computational program DFTB+. Temperature dependent Raman spectra from 295 K to 10 K reveal great stability of crystal lattices, since no soft modes and no band splittings that could be attributed to changes of the number of molecules per unit cell were observed. A semiempirical calculation with GULP program was used to estimate the strength of hydrogen bonds in crystals: in glycolic acid they have energies of -0.337 eV/mol, -0.329 eV/mol, -0.262 eV/mol and -0.242 eV/mol, while in lactic acid two hydrogen bonds have energies of -0.283 eV/mol and -0.202 eV/mol.
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Qian W, Yu DG, Li Y, Liao YZ, Wang X, Wang L. Dual drug release electrospun core-shell nanofibers with tunable dose in the second phase. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:774-86. [PMID: 24406731 PMCID: PMC3907837 DOI: 10.3390/ijms15010774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Revised: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study reports a new type of drug-loaded core-shell nanofibers capable of providing dual controlled release with tunable dose in the second phase. The core-shell nanofibers were fabricated through a modified coaxial electrospinning using a Teflon-coated concentric spinneret. Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) and ethyl cellulose were used as the shell and core polymer matrices respectively, and the content of active ingredient acetaminophen (APAP) in the core was programmed. The Teflon-coated concentric spinneret may facilitate the efficacious and stable preparation of core-shell nanofibers through the modified coaxial electrospinning, where the core fluids were electrospinnable and the shell fluid had no electrospinnability. The resultant nanofibers had linear morphologies and clear core-shell structures, as observed by the scanning and transmission electron microscopic images. APAP was amorphously distributed in the shell and core polymer matrices due to the favorite second-order interactions, as indicated by the X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopic tests. The results from the in vitro dissolution tests demonstrated that the core-shell nanofibers were able to furnish the desired dual drug controlled-release profiles with a tunable drug release amount in the second phase. The modified coaxial electrospinning is a useful tool to generate nanostructures with a tailored components and compositions in their different parts, and thus to realize the desired functional performances.
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- Wei Qian
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Zhao J, Du G, Su Y, Shao G, Wang Z, Xu L. Preliminary study of the biodegradation and the correlation between in vitro and in vivo release of (32)P-chromic phosphate-poly(L-lactide) seeds. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2013; 28:703-8. [PMID: 23806021 DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2013.1484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the drug release kinetic of (32)P-chromic phosphate-poly(L-lactide) ((32)P-CP-PLLA). METHODS (32)P-CP-PLLA were placed into physiological saline and H22 solid tumor mass, respectively. The weight loss rate and radioactivity release rate were evaluated. The release of the microparticles was evaluated using fitting curves. The correlation of the release of the microparticles between physiological saline and H22 solid tumor mass was analyzed. RESULTS Close correlation was noted in the release of the microparticles between physiological saline and H22 solid tumor mass. The Weibull equation showed the best fitting of (32)P-CP-PLLA in physiological saline. CONCLUSIONS The Weibull equation could be used for the predictive release of microparticles in vitro. The parameters obtained from the drug release kinetics could be used to estimate the dose of radiopharmaceuticals within the tumors and the surrounding tissues.
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- Jun Zhao
- 1 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital , Changzhou, China
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Kathawala MH, Xiong S, Richards M, Ng KW, George S, Loo SCJ. Emerging in vitro models for safety screening of high-volume production nanomaterials under environmentally relevant exposure conditions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2013; 9:1504-1520. [PMID: 23019115 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201201452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The rising production of nanomaterial-based consumer products has raised safety concerns. Testing these with animal and other direct models is neither ethically nor economically viable, nor quick enough. This review aims to discuss the strength of in vitro testing, including the use of 2D and 3D cultures, stem cells, and tissue constructs, etc., which would give fast and repeatable answers of a highly specific nature, while remaining relevant to in vivo outcomes. These results can then be combined and the overall toxicity predicted with relative accuracy. Such in vitro models can screen potentially toxic nanomaterials which, if required, can undergo further stringent studies in animals. The cyto- and phototoxicity of some high-volume production nanomaterials, using in vitro models, is also reviewed.
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- Mustafa Hussain Kathawala
- Nanyang Technological University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Potential of biodegradable microneedles as a transdermal delivery vehicle for lidocaine. Biotechnol Lett 2013; 35:1351-63. [DOI: 10.1007/s10529-013-1217-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Yu D, Wang X, Li X, Chian W, Li Y, Liao Y. Electrospun biphasic drug release polyvinylpyrrolidone/ethyl cellulose core/sheath nanofibers. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:5665-72. [PMID: 23099302 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2012.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2012] [Revised: 09/23/2012] [Accepted: 10/16/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The capability of core/sheath nanofibers prepared using coaxial electrospinning to provide adjustable biphasic drug release was investigated. Using ketoprofen (KET) as the model drug, polyvinylpyrrolidone as the sheath polymer, and ethyl cellulose as the core matrix, the coaxial process could be conducted smoothly and continuously without spinneret clogging. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy revealed linear nanofibers with homogeneous and clear core/sheath structures. Differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction verified that the core/sheath nanofibers were nanocomposites, with the drug present in the polymer matrix in an amorphous state. Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectra demonstrated that the sheath polymer and core matrix were compatible with KET owing to hydrogen bonding. In vitro dissolution tests showed that the core/sheath nanofibers could provide typical biphasic drug release profiles consisting of an immediate and sustained release. The amount of drug released in the first phase was tailored by adjusting the sheath flow rate, and the remaining drug released in the second phase was controlled by a typical diffusion mechanism. The present study shows a simple and useful approach for the systematic design and fabrication of novel biomaterials with structural characteristics for providing complicated and programmed drug release profiles using coaxial electrospinning.
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Gonzalez L, Loza RJ, Han KY, Sunoqrot S, Cunningham C, Purta P, Drake J, Jain S, Hong S, Chang JH. Nanotechnology in corneal neovascularization therapy--a review. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2013; 29:124-34. [PMID: 23425431 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2012.0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is an up-and-coming branch of science that studies and designs materials with at least one dimension sized from 1-100 nm. These nanomaterials have unique functions at the cellular, atomic, and molecular levels. The term "nanotechnology" was first coined in 1974. Since then, it has evolved dramatically and now consists of distinct and independent scientific fields. Nanotechnology is a highly studied topic of interest, as nanoparticles can be applied to various fields ranging from medicine and pharmacology, to chemistry and agriculture, to environmental science and consumer goods. The rapidly evolving field of nanomedicine incorporates nanotechnology with medical applications, seeking to give rise to new diagnostic means, treatments, and tools. Over the past two decades, numerous studies that underscore the successful fusion of nanotechnology with novel medical applications have emerged. This has given rise to promising new therapies for a variety of diseases, especially cancer. It is becoming abundantly clear that nanotechnology has found a place in the medical field by providing new and more efficient ways to deliver treatment. Ophthalmology can also stand to benefit significantly from the advances in nanotechnology research. As it relates to the eye, research in the nanomedicine field has been particularly focused on developing various treatments to prevent and/or reduce corneal neovascularization among other ophthalmologic disorders. This review article aims to provide an overview of corneal neovascularization, currently available treatments, and where nanotechnology comes into play.
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- Lilian Gonzalez
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Huang CL, Kumar S, Tan JJ, Boey FY, Venkatraman SS, Steele TW, Loo JS. Modulating drug release from poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) thin films through terminal end-groups and molecular weight. Polym Degrad Stab 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Yu DG, Williams GR, Wang X, Liu XK, Li HL, Bligh SWA. Dual drug release nanocomposites prepared using a combination of electrospraying and electrospinning. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c3ra40334c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Jiang YN, Mo HY, Yu DG. Electrospun drug-loaded core–sheath PVP/zein nanofibers for biphasic drug release. Int J Pharm 2012; 438:232-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2012] [Revised: 08/26/2012] [Accepted: 08/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Steele TWJ, Huang CL, Kumar S, Irvine S, Boey FYC, Loo JSC, Venkatraman SS. Novel gradient casting method provides high-throughput assessment of blended polyester poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) thin films for parameter optimization. Acta Biomater 2012; 8:2263-70. [PMID: 22293582 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2012.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2011] [Revised: 12/07/2011] [Accepted: 01/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pure polymer films cannot meet the diverse range of controlled release and material properties demanded for the fabrication of medical implants or other devices. Additives are added to modulate and optimize thin films for the desired qualities. To characterize the property trends that depend on additive concentration, an assay was designed which involved casting a single polyester poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) film that blends a linear gradient of any PLGA-soluble additive desired. Four gradient PLGA films were produced by blending polyethylene glycol or the more hydrophobic polypropylene glycol. The films were made using a custom glass gradient maker in conjunction with a 180 cm film applicator. These films were characterized in terms of thickness, percent additive, total polymer (PLGA+additive), and controlled drug release using drug-like fluorescent molecules such as coumarin 6 (COU) or fluorescein diacetate (FDAc). Material properties of elongation and modulus were also accessed. Linear gradients of additives were readily generated, with phase separation being the limiting factor. Additive concentration had a Pearson's correlation factor (R) of >0.93 with respect to the per cent total release after 30 days for all gradients characterized. Release of COU had a near zero-order release over the same time period, suggesting that coumarin analogs may be suitable for use in PLGA/polyethylene glycol or PLGA/polypropylene glycol matrices, with each having unique material properties while allowing tuneable drug release. The gradient casting method described has considerable potential in offering higher throughput for optimizing film or coating material properties for medical implants or other devices.
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- Terry W J Steele
- Nanyang Technological University, Materials and Science Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Lee WL, Loo SCJ. Revolutionizing drug delivery through biodegradable multilayered particles. J Drug Target 2012; 20:633-47. [PMID: 22738195 DOI: 10.3109/1061186x.2012.702772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Modern drug discovery technologies are discovering more and more potent therapeutic agents with narrow therapeutic windows, thus necessitating the improvement of current particulate drug delivery systems. Conventional single-layered polymeric particles have limited control over drug release profiles, including burst release, the inability to provide zero-order, pulsatile, time-delayed release and controlled release of multiple drugs. In an attempt to better control drug release kinetics, the development of multilayered microparticles has been introduced. In this review, we give an overview of the fabrication and characterization techniques of multilayered polymeric microparticles. We also focus on the one-step solvent evaporation technique, and the key process parameters in this technique that affect the formation of microparticle configurations. In addition, the benefits and challenges of multilayered microparticulate system for drug delivery were discussed. This review intends to portray how distinctive structural attributes and degradation behaviors of multilayered microparticles can be exploited to fine-tune drug release profiles and kinetics.
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- Wei Li Lee
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Ave., Singapore, Singapore
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Wen Y, Gallego MR, Nielsen LF, Jorgensen L, Everland H, Møller EH, Nielsen HM. Biodegradable nanocomposite microparticles as drug delivering injectable cell scaffolds. J Control Release 2011; 156:11-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2011.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Revised: 07/07/2011] [Accepted: 07/09/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The mechanisms of drug release in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-based drug delivery systems—A review. Int J Pharm 2011; 415:34-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2011.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 722] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2011] [Revised: 05/08/2011] [Accepted: 05/09/2011] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Steele TWJ, Huang CL, Kumar S, Widjaja E, Chiang Boey FY, Loo JSC, Venkatraman SS. High-throughput screening of PLGA thin films utilizing hydrophobic fluorescent dyes for hydrophobic drug compounds. J Pharm Sci 2011; 100:4317-29. [PMID: 21607953 DOI: 10.1002/jps.22625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2011] [Revised: 04/02/2011] [Accepted: 04/26/2011] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Hydrophobic, antirestenotic drugs such as paclitaxel (PCTX) and rapamycin are often incorporated into thin film coatings for local delivery using implantable medical devices and polymers such as drug-eluting stents and balloons. Selecting the optimum coating formulation through screening the release profile of these drugs in thin films is time consuming and labor intensive. We describe here a high-throughput assay utilizing three model hydrophobic fluorescent compounds: fluorescein diacetate (FDAc), coumarin-6, and rhodamine 6G that were incorporated into poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and PLGA-polyethylene glycol films. Raman microscopy determined the hydrophobic fluorescent dye distribution within the PLGA thin films in comparison with that of PCTX. Their subsequent release was screened in a high-throughput assay and directly compared with HPLC quantification of PCTX release. It was observed that PCTX controlled-release kinetics could be mimicked by a hydrophobic dye that had similar octanol-water partition coefficient values and homogeneous dissolution in a PLGA matrix as the drug. In particular, FDAc was found to be the optimal hydrophobic dye at modeling the burst release as well as the total amount of PCTX released over a period of 30 days.
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- Terry W J Steele
- Materials and Science Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798
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Steele TWJ, Huang CL, Widjaja E, Boey FYC, Loo JSC, Venkatraman SS. The effect of polyethylene glycol structure on paclitaxel drug release and mechanical properties of PLGA thin films. Acta Biomater 2011; 7:1973-83. [PMID: 21300188 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2011.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2010] [Revised: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Thin films of poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) incorporating paclitaxel typically have slow release rates of paclitaxel of the order of 1 μg day(-1) cm(-2). For implementation as medical devices a range of zero order release rates (i.e. 1-15 μg day(-1) cm(-2)) is desirable for different tissues and pathologies. Eight and 35 kDa molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) was incorporated at 15%, 25% and 50% weight ratios into PLGA containing 10 wt.% paclitaxel. The mechanical properties were assessed for potential use as medical implants and the rates of release of paclitaxel were quantified as per cent release and the more clinically useful rate of release in μg day(-1) cm(-2). Paclitaxel quantitation was correlated with the release of PEG from PLGA, to further understand its role in paclitaxel/PLGA release modulation. PEG release was found to correlate with paclitaxel release and the level of crystallinity of the PEG in the PLGA film, as measured by Raman spectrometry. This supports the concept of using a phase separating, partitioning compound to increase the release rates of hydrophobic drugs such as paclitaxel from PLGA films, where paclitaxel is normally homogeneously distributed/dissolved. Two formulations are promising for medical device thin films, when optimized for tensile strength, elongation, and drug release. For slow rates of paclitaxel release an average of 3.8 μg day(-1) cm(-2) using 15% 35k PEG for >30 days was achieved, while a high rate of drug release of 12 μg day(-1) cm(-2) was maintained using 25% 8 kDa PEG for up to 12 days.
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- Terry W J Steele
- Nanyang Technological University, Materials and Science Engineering, Division of Materials Technology, Singapore, Singapore
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Miao P, Wu D, Zeng K, Zhao C, Xu G, Huang Z, Yang G. Degradation of poly(D,L-lactic acid)-b-poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer and poly(L-lactic acid) by electron beam irradiation. J Appl Polym Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/app.33174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Lee WL, Hong M, Widjaja E, Loo SCJ. Formation and Degradation of Biodegradable Triple-Layered Microparticles. Macromol Rapid Commun 2010; 31:1193-200. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.200900811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2009] [Revised: 12/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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