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Jančič U, Trček J, Verestiuc L, Vukomanović M, Gorgieva S. Bacterial nanocellulose loaded with bromelain and nisin as a promising bioactive material for wound debridement. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131329. [PMID: 38574906 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The bacterial nanocellulose (BnC) membranes were produced extracellularly by a novel aerobic acetic acid bacterium Komagataeibacter melomenusus. The BnC was modified in situ by adding carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) into the culture media, obtaining a BnC-CMC product with denser fibril arrangement, improved rehydration ratio and elasticity in comparison to BnC. The proteolytic enzyme bromelain (Br) and antimicrobial peptide nisin (N) were immobilized to BnC matrix by ex situ covalent binding and/or adsorption. The optimal Br immobilization conditions towards the maximized specific proteolytic activity were investigated by response surface methodology as factor variables. At optimal conditions, i.e., 8.8 mg/mL CMC and 10 mg/mL Br, hyperactivation of the enzyme was achieved, leading to the specific proteolytic activity of 2.3 U/mg and immobilization efficiency of 39.1 %. The antimicrobial activity was observed against Gram-positive bacteria (S. epidermidis, S. aureus and E. faecalis) for membranes with immobilized N and was superior when in situ modified BnC membranes were used. N immobilized on the BnC or BnC-CMC membranes was cytocompatible and did not cause changes in normal human dermal fibroblast cell morphology. BnC membranes perform as an efficient carrier for Br or N immobilization, holding promise in wound debridement and providing antimicrobial action against Gram-positive bacteria, respectively.
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- Urška Jančič
- University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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- University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454, Iasi, Romania.
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- Jozef Stefan Institute, Advanced Materials Department, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.
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Xu S, Liu W, Peng M, Ma D, Liu Z, Tang L, Li X, Chen S. Biodegradable Microneedles Array with Dual-Release Behavior and Parameter Optimization by Finite Element Analysis. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:2506-2515. [PMID: 37072050 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Microneedles (MNs) are particularly attractive for transdermal administration because of the improved safety, patient compliance and convenience. Dissolving MNs could provide rapid transdermal delivery, but with relatively low mechanical strength and almost no sustainability. On the other hand, hydrogel MNs are complicated to fabricate and have risk concerns. Herein, we developed a biodegradable MNs array composed of biocompatible silk fibroin and poly(vinyl alcohol) to overcome these limitations. Finite element analysis was employed for parameter optimization. The MNs array fabricated by the optimal parameters and material displayed sufficient mechanical strength to disrupt stratum corneum and formed microchannels for transdermal delivery. Dual-release profile was observed in the MNs array, with rapid release in the beginning, and prolonged release afterward. This release behavior fits Weibull release model and is favorable for topical application. The initial immediate release can quickly deliver active compounds to reach the therapeutic effective concentration and facilitate skin penetration, and the sustained release may supply the skin with active compounds over a prolonged period. This biodegradable MNs array is easy to fabricate, mechanically robust, could eliminate safety concerns, and provide the sustainability and advantage for large-scale production.
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- Shuai Xu
- Research Institute for Biomaterials, Tech Institute for Advanced Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Suqian Advanced Materials Industry Technology Innovation Center, NJTech-BARTY Joint Research Center for Innovative Medical Technology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Research Institute for Biomaterials, Tech Institute for Advanced Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Suqian Advanced Materials Industry Technology Innovation Center, NJTech-BARTY Joint Research Center for Innovative Medical Technology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Research Institute for Biomaterials, Tech Institute for Advanced Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Suqian Advanced Materials Industry Technology Innovation Center, NJTech-BARTY Joint Research Center for Innovative Medical Technology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Research Institute for Biomaterials, Tech Institute for Advanced Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Suqian Advanced Materials Industry Technology Innovation Center, NJTech-BARTY Joint Research Center for Innovative Medical Technology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
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- Research Institute for Biomaterials, Tech Institute for Advanced Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Suqian Advanced Materials Industry Technology Innovation Center, NJTech-BARTY Joint Research Center for Innovative Medical Technology, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China.
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Jadczak K, Ochędzan-Siodłak W. Bacterial cellulose: Biopolymer with novel medical applications. J Biomater Appl 2023:8853282231184734. [PMID: 37321600 DOI: 10.1177/08853282231184734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Due to the growing importance of green chemistry, the search for alternatives to cellulose has begun, leading to the rediscovery of bacterial cellulose (BC). The material is produced by Gluconacetobacter and Acetobacter bacteria, mainly Komagataeibacter xylinus. It is a pure biopolymer, without lignin or hemicellulose, forming a three-dimensional mesh, showing much lower organization than its plant counterpart. Thanks to its design, it has proven itself in completely unprecedented applications - especially in the field of biomedical sciences. Coming in countless forms, it has found use in applications such as wound dressings, drug delivery systems, or tissue engineering. The review article focuses on discussing the main structural differences between plant and bacterial cellulose, methods of bacterial cellulose synthesis, and the latest trends in BC applications in biomedical sciences.
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Samyn P, Meftahi A, Geravand SA, Heravi MEM, Najarzadeh H, Sabery MSK, Barhoum A. Opportunities for bacterial nanocellulose in biomedical applications: Review on biosynthesis, modification and challenges. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123316. [PMID: 36682647 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123316] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a natural polysaccharide produced as extracellular material by bacterial strains and has favorable intrinsic properties for primary use in biomedical applications. In this review, an update on state-of-the art and challenges in BNC production, surface modification and biomedical application is given. Recent insights in biosynthesis allowed for better understanding of governing parameters improving production efficiency. In particular, introduction of different carbon/nitrogen sources from alternative feedstock and industrial upscaling of various production methods is challenging. It is important to have control on the morphology, porosity and forms of BNC depending on biosynthesis conditions, depending on selection of bacterial strains, reactor design, additives and culture conditions. The BNC is intrinsically characterized by high water absorption capacity, good thermal and mechanical stability, biocompatibility and biodegradability to certain extent. However, additional chemical and/or physical surface modifications are required to improve cell compatibility, protein interaction and antimicrobial properties. The novel trends in synthesis include the in-situ culturing of hybrid BNC nanocomposites in combination with organic material, inorganic material or extracellular components. In parallel with toxicity studies, the applications of BNC in wound care, tissue engineering, medical implants, drug delivery systems or carriers for bioactive compounds, and platforms for biosensors are highlighted.
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- Pieter Samyn
- SIRRIS, Department Innovations in Circular Economy, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Center, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Technical & Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Science And Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795 Cairo, Egypt; School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, D09 Y074 Dublin, Ireland.
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Lag Time in Diffusion-Controlled Release Formulations Containing a Drug-Free Outer Layer. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10122592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Theoretical considerations along with extensive Monte Carlo simulations are used to calculate the lag time before the initiation of diffusion-controlled drug release in multilayer planar devices with an outer layer containing no drug. The presented results are also relevant in formulations coated by a drug-free membrane as well as in other reservoir systems. The diffusion of drug molecules through the outer layer towards the release medium is considered, giving rise to the observed lag time. We have determined the dependence of lag time on the thickness and the diffusion coefficient of the drug-free outer layer, as well as on the initial drug concentration and the surface area of the planar device. A simple expression, obtained through an analytical solution of diffusion equation, provides an approximate estimate for the lag time that describes the numerical results reasonably well; according to this relation, the lag time is proportional to the squared thickness of the outer layer over the corresponding diffusion coefficient and inversely proportional to the logarithm of the linear number density of the drug that is initially loaded in the inner layer.
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Rai R, Dhar P. Biomedical engineering aspects of nanocellulose: a review. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:362001. [PMID: 35576914 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac6fef] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cellulose is one of the most abundant renewable biopolymer in nature and is present as major constituent in both plant cell walls as well as synthesized by some microorganisms as extracellular products. In both the systems, cellulose self-assembles into a hierarchical ordered architecture to form micro to nano-fibrillated structures, on basis of which it is classified into various forms. Nanocellulose (NCs) exist as rod-shaped highly crystalline cellulose nanocrystals to high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibers, micro-fibrillated cellulose and bacterial cellulose (BC), depending upon the origin, structural and morphological properties. Moreover, NCs have been processed into diversified products ranging from composite films, coatings, hydrogels, aerogels, xerogels, organogels, rheological modifiers, optically active birefringent colored films using traditional-to-advanced manufacturing techniques. With such versatility in structure-property, NCs have profound application in areas of healthcare, packaging, cosmetics, energy, food, electronics, bioremediation, and biomedicine with promising commercial potential. Herein this review, we highlight the recent advancements in synthesis, fabrication, processing of NCs, with strategic chemical modification routes to tailor its properties for targeted biomedical applications. We also study the basic mechanism and models for biosynthesis of cellulose in both plant and microbial systems and understand the structural insights of NC polymorphism. The kinetics study for both enzymatic/chemical modifications of NCs and microbial growth behavior of BC under various reactor configurations are studied. The challenges associated with the commercial aspects as well as industrial scale production of pristine and functionalized NCs to meet the growing demands of market are discussed and prospective strategies to mitigate them are described. Finally, post chemical modification evaluation of biological and inherent properties of NC are important to determine their efficacy for development of various products and technologies directed for biomedical applications.
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- Rohit Rai
- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221005, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221005, India
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Li X, Hetjens L, Wolter N, Li H, Shi X, Pich A. Charge-reversible and biodegradable chitosan-based microgels for lysozyme-triggered release of vancomycin. J Adv Res 2022; 43:87-96. [PMID: 36585117 PMCID: PMC9811367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2022.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION High-dose drug administration for the conventional treatment of inflammatory bowel disease induces cumulative toxicity and serious side effects. Currently, few reports have introduced smart carriers for intestinal inflammation targeting toward the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. OBJECTIVES For the unique lysozyme secretory microenvironment of the inflamed intestine, vancomycin-loaded chitosan-polyaniline microgels (CH-PANI MGs) were constructed for lysozyme-triggered VM release. METHODS Aniline was first grafted to chitosan to form polymers that were crosslinked by glutaraldehyde to achieve CH-PANI MGs using the inverse (water-in-oil) miniemulsion method. Interestingly, CH-PANI MGs exhibit polyampholyte behaviour and display charge-reversible behaviour (positive to negative charges) after treatment with a NaCl solution. RESULTS The formed negatively charged N-CH-PANI MG aqueous solution is employed to load cationic vancomycin with a satisfactory loading efficiency of 91.3%, which is significantly higher than that of chitosan-based MGs. Moreover, N-CH-PANI MGs present lysozyme-triggered biodegradation and controllable vancomycin release upon the cleavage of glycosidic linkages of chitosan. In the simulated inflammatory intestinal microenvironment, vancomycin is rapidly released, and the cumulative release reaches approximately 76.9%. Remarkably, N-CH-PANI@VM MGs not only exhibit high resistance to harsh gastric acidity but also prevent the premature leakage of vancomycin in the healthy gastrointestinal tract. Encouragingly, the N-CH-PANI@VM MGs show obvious antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus at a relatively low concentration of 20 μg/mL. CONCLUSION Compared to other pH-responsive carriers used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, the key advantage of lysozyme-responsive MGs is that they further specifically identify healthy and inflammatory intestines, achieving efficient inflammatory bowel disease treatment with few side effects. With this excellent performance, the developed smart MGs might be employed as a potential oral delivery system for inflammatory bowel disease treatment.
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- Xin Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China,DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany,Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China,Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China (H. Li). College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China (X. Shi). DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany (A. Pich).
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China,CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9000-390 Funchal, Portugal,Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China (H. Li). College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China (X. Shi). DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany (A. Pich).
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany,Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany,Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials, Maastricht University, 6167 RD Geleen, the Netherlands,Corresponding authors at: Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China (H. Li). College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China (X. Shi). DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V, 52056 Aachen, Germany (A. Pich).
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Souza PR, de Oliveira AC, Vilsinski BH, Kipper MJ, Martins AF. Polysaccharide-Based Materials Created by Physical Processes: From Preparation to Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:621. [PMID: 33925380 PMCID: PMC8146878 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Polysaccharide-based materials created by physical processes have received considerable attention for biomedical applications. These structures are often made by associating charged polyelectrolytes in aqueous solutions, avoiding toxic chemistries (crosslinking agents). We review the principal polysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans, marine polysaccharides, and derivatives) containing ionizable groups in their structures and cellulose (neutral polysaccharide). Physical materials with high stability in aqueous media can be developed depending on the selected strategy. We review strategies, including coacervation, ionotropic gelation, electrospinning, layer-by-layer coating, gelation of polymer blends, solvent evaporation, and freezing-thawing methods, that create polysaccharide-based assemblies via in situ (one-step) methods for biomedical applications. We focus on materials used for growth factor (GFs) delivery, scaffolds, antimicrobial coatings, and wound dressings.
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- Paulo R. Souza
- Group of Polymeric Materials and Composites, Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (A.C.d.O.); (B.H.V.)
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- Group of Polymeric Materials and Composites, Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (A.C.d.O.); (B.H.V.)
- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules and Composites, Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana 86812-460, PR, Brazil
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- Group of Polymeric Materials and Composites, Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (A.C.d.O.); (B.H.V.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Group of Polymeric Materials and Composites, Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (A.C.d.O.); (B.H.V.)
- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules and Composites, Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana 86812-460, PR, Brazil
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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Emre Oz Y, Keskin-Erdogan Z, Safa N, Esin Hames Tuna E. A review of functionalised bacterial cellulose for targeted biomedical fields. J Biomater Appl 2021; 36:648-681. [PMID: 33673762 DOI: 10.1177/0885328221998033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC), which can be produced by microorganisms, is an ideal biomaterial especially for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems thanks to its properties of high purity, biocompatibility, high mechanical strength, high crystallinity, 3 D nanofiber structure, porosity and high-water holding capacity. Therefore, wide ranges of researches have been done on the BC production process and its structural and physical modifications to make it more suitable for certain targeted biomedical applications thoroughly. BC's properties such as mechanical strength, pore diameter and porosity can be tuned in situ or ex situ processes by using various polymer and compounds. Besides, different organic or inorganic compounds that support cell attachment, proliferation and differentiation or provide functions such as antimicrobial effectiveness can be gained to its structure for targeted application. These processes not only increase the usage options of BC but also provide success for mimicking the natural tissue microenvironment, especially in tissue engineering applications. In this review article, the studies on optimisation of BC production in the last decade and the BC modification and functionalisation studies conducted for the three main perspectives as tissue engineering, drug delivery and wound dressing with diverse approaches are summarized.
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- Yunus Emre Oz
- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Catanzano O, Quaglia F, Boateng JS. Wound dressings as growth factor delivery platforms for chronic wound healing. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 18:737-759. [PMID: 33338386 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.1867096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Introduction: Years of tissue engineering research have clearly demonstrated the potential of integrating growth factors (GFs) into scaffolds for tissue regeneration, a concept that has recently been applied to wound dressings. The old concept of wound dressings that only take a passive role in wound healing has now been overtaken, and advanced dressings which can take an active part in wound healing, are of current research interest.Areas covered: In this review we will focus on the recent strategies for the delivery of GFs to wound sites with an emphasis on the different approaches used to achieve fine tuning of spatial and temporal concentrations to achieve therapeutic efficacy.Expert opinion: The use of GFs to accelerate wound healing and reduce scar formation is now considered a feasible therapeutic approach in patients with a high risk of infections and complications. The integration of micro - and nanotechnologies into wound dressings could be the key to overcome the inherent instability of GFs and offer adequate control over the release rate. Many investigations have led to encouraging outcomes in various in vitro and in vivo wound models, and it is expected that some of these technologies will satisfy clinical needs and will enter commercialization.
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- Ovidio Catanzano
- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB) - CNR, Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Drug Delivery Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK
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Biotech nanocellulose: A review on progress in product design and today's state of technical and medical applications. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 254:117313. [PMID: 33357876 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Biotech nanocellulose (bacterial nanocellulose, BNC) is a high potential natural polymer. Moreover, it is the only cellulose type that can be produced biotechnologically using microorganisms resulting in hydrogels with high purity, high mechanical strength and an interconnecting micropore system. Recently, the subject of intensive research is to influence this biosynthesis to create function-determining properties. This review reports on the progress in product design and today's state of technical and medical applications. A novel, dynamic, template-based technology, called Mobile Matrix Reservoir Technology (MMR Tech), is highlighted. Thereby, shape, dimensions, surface properties, and nanonetwork structures can be designed in a process-controlled manner. The formed multilayer materials open up new applications in medicine and technology. Especially medical materials for cardiovascular and visceral surgery, and drug delivery systems are developed. The effective production of layer-structured composites and coatings are important for potential applications in the electronics, paper, food and packaging technologies.
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Cattelaens J, Turco L, Berclaz LM, Huelsse B, Hitzl W, Vollkommer T, Bodenschatz KJ. The Impact of a Nanocellulose-Based Wound Dressing in the Management of Thermal Injuries in Children: Results of a Retrospective Evaluation. Life (Basel) 2020; 10:life10090212. [PMID: 32961687 PMCID: PMC7554742 DOI: 10.3390/life10090212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate for the first time the impact of a nanocellulose-based wound dressing in the treatment of pediatric patients with both partial- and deep-thickness burns. Usability and effectiveness were defined based on parameters such as frequency of dressing changes under narcosis, duration of hospital stay, onset of complications, need for additional treatments, and follow up scar formation assessment. Fifty-six children who sustained burns in the year 2018 and were treated with a nanocellulose-based wound dressing were included in the trial. The mean stay in hospital was 6.7 days. Patients underwent dressing changes under narcosis 2.4 times on average, and none had wound-associated infection. In all, 82% of the patients were treated only with nanocellulose-based wound dressings, and reepithelialization occurred after ten days. The majority of patients had scars with normal pigmentation (98%), vascularization (91%), height (92%), and pliability (92%). In conclusion, using a nanocellulose-based wound dressing for the treatment of both superficial, partial-thickness and deep, full-thickness burns has several advantages. Compared with the results published in literature on other wound dressings, it requires a moderate number of dressing changes under narcosis and results in short hospital stays. Additionally, it has a low associated infection rate and promotes wound healing.
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- Julia Cattelaens
- Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (B.H.); (K.J.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-176-1550-4060
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- Max-Plank-Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Am Fassberg 17, 37077 Göttingen, Germany;
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- Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU), Str. 1, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany;
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- Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (B.H.); (K.J.B.)
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- Research Office, Biostatistics, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU), Müllner Hauptstr. 48, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Research Program, Experimental Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Research, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Muellner Hauptstrasse 48, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Clinic for Pediatric Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg Süd, Breslauer Str. 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany; (B.H.); (K.J.B.)
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Anton-Sales I, D'Antin JC, Fernández-Engroba J, Charoenrook V, Laromaine A, Roig A, Michael R. Bacterial nanocellulose as a corneal bandage material: a comparison with amniotic membrane. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:2921-2930. [PMID: 32314754 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm00083c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Corneal trauma and ulcerations are leading causes of corneal blindness around the world. These lesions require attentive medical monitoring since improper healing or infection has serious consequences in vision and quality of life. Amniotic membrane grafts represent the common solution to treat severe corneal wounds. However, amniotic membrane's availability remains limited by the dependency on donor tissues, its high price and short shelf life. Consequently, there is an active quest for biomaterials to treat injured corneal tissues. Nanocellulose synthetized by bacteria (BNC) is an emergent biopolymer with vast clinical potential for skin tissue regeneration. BNC also exhibits appealing characteristics to act as an alternative corneal bandage such as; high liquid holding capacity, biocompatibility, flexibility, natural - but animal free-origin and a myriad of functionalization opportunities. Here, we present an initial study aiming at testing the suitability of BNC as corneal bandage regarding preclinical requirements and using amniotic membrane as a benchmark. Bacterial nanocellulose exhibits higher mechanical resistance to sutures and slightly longer stability under in vitro and ex vivo simulated physiological conditions than amniotic membrane. Additionally, bacterial nanocellulose offers good conformability to the shape of the eye globe and easy manipulation in medical settings. These excellent attributes accompanied by the facts that bacterial nanocellulose is stable at room temperature for long periods, can be heat-sterilized and is easy to produce, reinforce the potential of bacterial nanocellulose as a more accessible ocular surface bandage.
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Modulation of Epidermal Growth Factor Release by Biopolymer-Coated Liposomes. J Pharm Sci 2020; 109:2294-2301. [PMID: 32311369 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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This work describes the development of polysaccharide-coated liposomes to modulate the delivery of epidermal growth factor (EGF), with the aim to produce different EGF release profiles depending on the milieu of infected wounds. For this purpose, cationic liposomes were coated with one layer of sodium alginate (ALG) followed by one layer of chitosan (CHI) using the layer-by-layer (LbL) technique. The coated liposomes exhibited apparent hydrodynamic diameters of 278 ± 36 and 216 ± 96 nm for Lip-ALG and Lip-ALG-CHI, respectively. Thus, it appears that adding the CHI layer compacted the Lip-ALG one. The incorporation efficiency of EGF was a maximum of 55% for liposomes with a polymeric coating. In vitro release experiments showed that Lip-ALG-CHI exhibits a higher release rate constant under acidic pH conditions, resembling those of infected tissue. Using an ex vivo model of EGF release in porcine ear skin, these liposomes were found to accumulate in the epidermis. Thus, coated liposomes could represent a local EGF delivery mechanism to promote healing.
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Marestoni LD, Barud HDS, Gomes RJ, Catarino RPF, Hata NNY, Ressutte JB, Spinosa WA. Commercial and potential applications of bacterial cellulose in Brazil: ten years review. POLIMEROS 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.09420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bacakova L, Pajorova J, Bacakova M, Skogberg A, Kallio P, Kolarova K, Svorcik V. Versatile Application of Nanocellulose: From Industry to Skin Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9020164. [PMID: 30699947 PMCID: PMC6410160 DOI: 10.3390/nano9020164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nanocellulose is cellulose in the form of nanostructures, i.e., features not exceeding 100 nm at least in one dimension. These nanostructures include nanofibrils, found in bacterial cellulose; nanofibers, present particularly in electrospun matrices; and nanowhiskers, nanocrystals, nanorods, and nanoballs. These structures can be further assembled into bigger two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) nano-, micro-, and macro-structures, such as nanoplatelets, membranes, films, microparticles, and porous macroscopic matrices. There are four main sources of nanocellulose: bacteria (Gluconacetobacter), plants (trees, shrubs, herbs), algae (Cladophora), and animals (Tunicata). Nanocellulose has emerged for a wide range of industrial, technology, and biomedical applications, namely for adsorption, ultrafiltration, packaging, conservation of historical artifacts, thermal insulation and fire retardation, energy extraction and storage, acoustics, sensorics, controlled drug delivery, and particularly for tissue engineering. Nanocellulose is promising for use in scaffolds for engineering of blood vessels, neural tissue, bone, cartilage, liver, adipose tissue, urethra and dura mater, for repairing connective tissue and congenital heart defects, and for constructing contact lenses and protective barriers. This review is focused on applications of nanocellulose in skin tissue engineering and wound healing as a scaffold for cell growth, for delivering cells into wounds, and as a material for advanced wound dressings coupled with drug delivery, transparency and sensorics. Potential cytotoxicity and immunogenicity of nanocellulose are also discussed.
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- Lucie Bacakova
- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4-Krc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4-Krc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4-Krc, Czech Republic.
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- BioMediTech Institute and Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, 33720 Tampere, Finland.
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague 6-Dejvice, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague 6-Dejvice, Czech Republic.
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Nanocellulose Composite Biomaterials in Industry and Medicine. BIOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED SYSTEMS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12919-4_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Liu Y, Vincent Edwards J, Prevost N, Huang Y, Chen JY. Physico- and bio-activities of nanoscale regenerated cellulose nonwoven immobilized with lysozyme. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 91:389-394. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Competitive Biological Activities of Chitosan and Its Derivatives: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. INT J POLYM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1155/2018/1708172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Chitosan is obtained from alkaline deacetylation of chitin, and acetamide groups are transformed into primary amino groups during the deacetylation. The diverse biological activities of chitosan and its derivatives are extensively studied that allows to widening the application fields in various sectors especially in biomedical science. The biological properties of chitosan are strongly depending on the solubility in water and other solvents. Deacetylation degree (DDA) and molecular weight (MW) are the most decisive parameters on the bioactivities since the primary amino groups are the key functional groups of chitosan where permits to interact with other molecules. Higher DDA and lower MW of chitosan and chitosan derivatives demonstrated higher antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer capacities. Therefore, the chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) with a low polymerization degree are receiving a great attention in medical and pharmaceutical applications as they have higher water solubility and lower viscosity than chitosan. In this review articles, the antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory activities of chitosan and its derivatives are highlighted. The influences of physicochemical parameters of chitosan like DDA and MW on bioactivities are also described.
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Liao AH, Hung CR, Chen HK, Chiang CP. Ultrasound-Mediated EGF-Coated-Microbubble Cavitation in Dressings for Wound-Healing Applications. Sci Rep 2018; 8:8327. [PMID: 29844469 PMCID: PMC5974178 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26702-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The feasibility of ultrasound (US) controlled cavitation for transdermal drug delivery (TDD) using gas-filled microbubbles (MBs) has been explored. However, liquid or gel-type MBs is not easy used for TDD. The present study investigated a new treatment model for evaluating the US-mediated liquid-type epidermal growth factor (EGF)-coated lysozyme microbubble (LYMB) cavitation in a wound dressing for enhancing wound healing. The maximum loading efficacy of EGF onto LYMBs was 19.40 ± 0.04%. In terms of the in vitro treatment efficacy, the growth of Staphylococcus aureus was inhibited by 97.50 ± 1.50% in the group with LYMBs exposed to 3 W/cm2 US. During 21 days in vivo wound healing experiments, the recovery rate during the first 6 days was significant higher in the group with EGF-LYMB dressings and US exposure (day 6: 54.28 ± 3.26%) than in the control group (day 6: 26.36 ± 3.34%) (p < 0.05). Our results show that the new model can significantly reduce the treatment duration during wound healing.
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- Ai-Ho Liao
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan. .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan.,Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan
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Nanocellulose-collagen-apatite composite associated with osteogenic growth peptide for bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 103:467-476. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Picheth GF, Pirich CL, Sierakowski MR, Woehl MA, Sakakibara CN, de Souza CF, Martin AA, da Silva R, de Freitas RA. Bacterial cellulose in biomedical applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 104:97-106. [PMID: 28587970 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.05.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 284] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) derived materials represents major advances to the current regenerative and diagnostic medicine. BC is a highly pure, biocompatible and versatile material that can be utilized in several applications - individually or in the combination with different components (e.g. biopolymers and nanoparticles) - to provide structural organization and flexible matrixes to distinct finalities. The wide application and importance of BC is described by its common utilization as skin repair treatments in cases of burns, wounds and ulcers. BC membranes accelerate the process of epithelialization and avoid infections. Furthermore, BC biocomposites exhibit the potential to regulate cell adhesion, an important characteristic to scaffolds and grafts; ultra-thin films of BC might be also utilized in the development of diagnostic sensors for its capability in immobilizing several antigens. Therefore, the growing interest in BC derived materials establishes it as a great promise to enhance the quality and functionalities of the current generation of biomedical materials.
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Chemistry Undergraduate Program, School of Education and Humanities, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná-PUCPR, Curitiba, PR 80215-901, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR 81531-980, Brazil
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Picheth GF, Pirich CL, Dos Santos LA, Camarozano AC, Sierakowski MR, Ocampos FM, Barison A, Kaminski GA, Pontarolo R, de Freitas RA. Chitosan-coated microvesicles: Effect of polysaccharide-phospholipid affinity on decafluorobutane dissolution. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 153:169-175. [PMID: 27561484 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.07.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/23/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The stability of perfluorinated microvesicles is mainly determined by the presence of interfacial materials and their ability to hinder the gas component diffusibility into the bloodstream. The goal of this study is to increase the persistence of the gaseous-core by introducing chitosan-coated 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DSPC) microvesicles, reducing gas diffusion from microvesicles, and increasing for a long time ultrasonic signals. Our hypothesis was based on the irreversible adhesion of chitosan towards DSPC head groups observed in thin-films models. This affinity enhanced the stabilization of gaseous-core microvesicles, in which the polysaccharide effectively reduced the phospholipid phase transition enthalpy from 383±5.5Jmg(-1) for plain to 150±9.7Jmg(-1) for chitosan-coated microvesicles, providing a more stable structure that diminished the gaseous component lost and provided the persistence of intense (19)F-NMR signals after 48h, twice as long compared to plain samples. As a result, stronger and long-lasting ultrasonic signals were produced by the more stable chitosan-containing microvesicles, thus, presenting great potential to increase the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of perfluorocarbon carries.
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- Guilherme F Picheth
- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; CEB, Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Paraná, 80210-170 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Medicine Department, Federal University of Paraná, 80060-240 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- NMR center, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- NMR center, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brazil; CEB, Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Paraná, 80210-170 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- CEB, Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Paraná, 80210-170 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Yang L, Zhang J, He J, Zhang J, Gan Z. Fabrication, hydrolysis and cell cultivation of microspheres from cellulose-graft-poly(l-lactide) copolymers. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra25993b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cellulose-g-PLLA microspheres were fabricated for cell cultivation by a facile solvent evaporation method.
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- Lili Yang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Beijing 100190
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Beijing 100190
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Beijing 100190
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics
- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Beijing 100190
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomaterials
- College of Life Science and Technology
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing 100029
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Kalosakas G, Martini D. Drug release from slabs and the effects of surface roughness. Int J Pharm 2015; 496:291-8. [PMID: 26453782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We discuss diffusion-controlled drug release from slabs or thin films. Analytical and numerical results are presented for slabs with flat surfaces, having a uniform thickness. Then, considering slabs with rough surfaces, the influence of a non-uniform slab thickness on release kinetics is numerically investigated. The numerical release profiles are obtained using Monte Carlo simulations. Release kinetics is quantified through the stretched exponential (or Weibull) function and the resulting dependence of the two parameters of this function on the thickness of the slab, for flat surfaces, and the amplitude of surface fluctuations (or the degree of thickness variability) in case of roughness. We find that a higher surface roughness leads to a faster drug release.
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- George Kalosakas
- University of Patras, Materials Science Dept., Rio GR-26504, Greece; Crete Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (CCQCN), Physics Dept., University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece.
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