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Le PH, Linklater DP, Medina AA, MacLaughlin S, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Impact of multiscale surface topography characteristics on Candida albicans biofilm formation: From cell repellence to fungicidal activity. Acta Biomater 2024; 177:20-36. [PMID: 38342192 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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While there has been significant research conducted on bacterial colonization on implant materials, with a focus on developing surface modifications to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms, the study of Candida albicans biofilms on implantable materials is still in its infancy, despite its growing relevance in implant-associated infections. C. albicans fungal infections represent a significant clinical concern due to their severity and associated high fatality rate. Pathogenic yeasts account for an increasing proportion of implant-associated infections, since Candida spp. readily form biofilms on medical and dental device surfaces. In addition, these biofilms are highly antifungal-resistant, making it crucial to explore alternative solutions for the prevention of Candida implant-associated infections. One promising approach is to modify the surface properties of the implant, such as the wettability and topography of these substrata, to prevent the initial Candida attachment to the surface. This review summarizes recent research on the effects of surface wettability, roughness, and architecture on Candida spp. attachment to implantable materials. The nanofabrication of material surfaces are highlighted as a potential method for the prevention of Candida spp. attachment and biofilm formation on medical implant materials. Understanding the mechanisms by which Candida spp. attach to surfaces will allow such surfaces to be designed such that the incidence and severity of Candida infections in patients can be significantly reduced. Most importantly, this approach could also substantially reduce the need to use antifungals for the prevention and treatment of these infections, thereby playing a crucial role in minimizing the possibility contributing to instances of antimicrobial resistance. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In this review we provide a systematic analysis of the role that surface characteristics, such as wettability, roughness, topography and architecture, play on the extent of C. albicans cells attachment that will occur on biomaterial surfaces. We show that exploiting bioinspired surfaces could significantly contribute to the prevention of antimicrobial resistance to antifungal and chemical-based preventive measures. By reducing the attachment and growth of C. albicans cells using surface structure approaches, we can decrease the need for antifungals, which are conventionally used to treat such infections.
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- Phuc H Le
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Graeme Clark Institute, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia; BlueScope Steel Research, Port Kembla, NSW 2505, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia.
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Bonagiri LKS, Wang Z, Zhou S, Zhang Y. Precise Surface Profiling at the Nanoscale Enabled by Deep Learning. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:2589-2595. [PMID: 38252875 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Surface topography, or height profile, is a critical property for various micro- and nanostructured materials and devices, as well as biological systems. At the nanoscale, atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the tool of choice for surface profiling due to its capability to noninvasively map the topography of almost all types of samples. However, this method suffers from one drawback: the convolution of the nanoprobe's shape in the height profile of the samples, which is especially severe for sharp protrusion features. Here, we report a deep learning (DL) approach to overcome this limit. Adopting an image-to-image translation methodology, we use data sets of tip-convoluted and deconvoluted image pairs to train an encoder-decoder based deep convolutional neural network. The trained network successfully removes the tip convolution from AFM topographic images of various nanocorrugated surfaces and recovers the true, precise 3D height profiles of these samples.
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- Lalith Krishna Samanth Bonagiri
- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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da Silva EM, Amaral CM, Jardim RN, Barbosa MP, Rabello TB. Influence of Specimen Dimension, Water Immersion Protocol, and Surface Roughness on Water Sorption and Solubility of Resin-Based Restorative Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:984. [PMID: 38473457 DOI: 10.3390/ma17050984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The evaluation of water sorption and solubility is pivotal for the development of new resin-based restorative materials with the potential for clinical application. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the specimen dimension, water immersion protocol, and surface roughness on the water sorption and solubility of three resin-based restorative materials. Disk-shaped specimens of 15 mm × 1 mm, 10 mm × 1 mm, and 6 mm × 1 mm were produced with a composite resin (Z100), a resin cement (RelyX ARC), and an adhesive system (Single Bond 2-SB2). The specimens were immersed in distilled water according to four protocols: ISO (all the specimens for each group were vertically immersed in 50 mL); IV-10 (the specimens were individually and vertically immersed in 10 mL); IH-10 (the specimens were individually and horizontally immersed in 10 mL); and IH-2 (the specimens were individually and horizontally immersed in 2 mL). The surface roughness (Sa and Sp) was evaluated using an atomic force microscope, and the degree of conversion was determined using FT-IR spectrometry. The specimen dimension and water immersion protocol had no effect on water sorption and solubility. For the three resin-based restorative materials, Sp was higher than Sa. The degree of conversion was not influenced by the specimen dimension. The variations in the specimen dimension and water immersion protocol compared to those determined by ISO 4049 did not prevent the comparison between the values of water sorption and solubility obtained for a given resin-based restorative material.
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- Eduardo Moreira da Silva
- Analytical Laboratory of Restorative Biomaterials-LABiom-R, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói 24040-110, Brazil
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- Analytical Laboratory of Restorative Biomaterials-LABiom-R, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói 24040-110, Brazil
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- Analytical Laboratory of Restorative Biomaterials-LABiom-R, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói 24040-110, Brazil
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- Analytical Laboratory of Restorative Biomaterials-LABiom-R, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói 24040-110, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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Hjerppe J, Shahramian K, Rosqvist E, Lassila LVJ, Peltonen J, Närhi TO. Gastric acid challenge of lithium disilicate-reinforced glass-ceramics and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic after polishing and glazing-impact on surface properties. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6865-6877. [PMID: 37821653 PMCID: PMC10630222 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05301-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the impact of simulated gastric acid on the surface properties of lithium disilicate-reinforced glass-ceramics and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic after certain polishing and glazing procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four different types of square-shaped specimens (10 × 10 × 2 mm3, n = 13) were manufactured: lithium disilicate-reinforced glass-ceramic milled and polished (LDS-P); milled, polished, and glazed (LDS-PG); milled, glazed, and no polishing (LDS-G); and milled and polished zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic (ZR-LS). Specimens were immersed in hydrochloride acid (HCl 0.06 M, pH 1.2) to simulate gastric acid irritation and stored in the acid for 96 h in 37 °C. Specimen weight, surface gloss, Vickers surface microhardness and surface roughness (Ra, Rq, with optical profilometer), and surface roughness on nanometer level (Sq, Sal, Sq/Sal, Sdr, Sds with atomic force microscope) were measured before and after the acid immersion. RESULTS ZR-LS specimens lost significantly more weight after acid immersion (p = 0.001), also surface microhardness of ZR-LS was significantly reduced (p = 0.001). LDS-G and LDS-PG showed significantly lower surface roughness (Sa, Sq) values compared to LDS-P before (p ≤ 0.99) and after (p ≤ 0.99) acid immersion and ZR-LS after acid immersion (p ≤ 0.99). CONCLUSIONS Gastric acid challenge affects the surface properties of lithium disilicate-reinforced glass-ceramic and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic. Glazing layer provides lower surface roughness, and the glazed surface tends to smoothen after the gastric acid challenge. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Surface finish of lithium disilicate-reinforced glass-ceramic and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic has a clear impact on material's surface properties. Gastric acidic challenge changes surface properties but glazing seems to function as a protective barrier. Nevertheless, also glazing tends to smoothen after heavy gastric acid challenge. Glazing can be highly recommended to all glass-ceramic restorations but especially in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and eating disorders like bulimia nervosa.
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- Jenni Hjerppe
- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Physical Chemistry, Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, 20500, Turku, Finland
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- Laboratory Manager, Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre (TCBC), University of Turku, Itäinen Pitkäkatu 4B, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Physical Chemistry, Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Henriksgatan 2, 20500, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
- City of Turku, Welfare Division, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
- Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, PO BOX 52, 20521, Turku, Finland
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Fait ME, Grillo PD, Garrote GL, Prieto ED, Vázquez RF, Saparrat MCN, Morcelle SR. Biocidal and antibiofilm activities of arginine-based surfactants against Candida isolates. Amino Acids 2023; 55:1083-1102. [PMID: 37382761 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03296-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Amino-acid-based surfactants are a group of compounds that resemble natural amphiphiles and thus are expected to have a low impact on the environment, owing to either the mode of surfactant production or its means of disposal. Within this context, arginine-based tensioactives have gained particular interest, since their cationic nature-in combination with their amphiphilic character-enables them to act as broad-spectrum biocides. This capability is based mainly on their interactive affinity for the microbial envelope that alters the latter's structure and ultimately its function. In the work reported here, we investigated the efficiency of Nα-benzoyl arginine decyl- and dodecylamide against Candida spp. to further our understanding of the antifungal mechanism involved. For the assays, both a Candida albicans and a Candida tropicalis clinical isolates along with a C. albicans-collection strain were used as references. As expected, both arginine-based compounds proved to be effective against the strains tested through inhibiting both the planktonic and the sessile growth. Furthermore, atomic force microscopy techniques and lipid monolayer experiments enabled us to gain insight into the effect of the surfactant on the cellular envelope. The results demonstrated that all the yeasts treated exhibited changes in their exomorphologic structure, with respect to alterations in both roughness and stiffness, relative to the nontreated ones. This finding-in addition to the amphiphiles' proven ability to insert themselves within this model fungal membrane-could explain the changes in the yeast-membrane permeability that could be linked to viability loss and mixed-vesicle release.
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- M Elisa Fait
- Centro de Investigación de Proteínas Vegetales (CIProVe-UNLP-Centro Asociado CICPBA), Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro Asociado CICPBA, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina.
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Centro de Investigación de Proteínas Vegetales (CIProVe-UNLP-Centro Asociado CICPBA), Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro Asociado CICPBA, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina
- Agencia Nacional de Promoción Científica y Tecnológica (ANPCyT), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA, CONICET-UNLP-CICPBA), La Plata, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), CONICET, UNLP, CCT-La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
- Instituto Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de La Plata (INIBIOLP), CCT-La Plata, CONICET, UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Instituto de Fisiología Vegetal (INFIVE-CONICET-UNLP) and Cátedra de Microbiología Agrícola, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales, UNLP, La Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación de Proteínas Vegetales (CIProVe-UNLP-Centro Asociado CICPBA), Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Centro Asociado CICPBA, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina.
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Solution-Processed Large-Area Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Antireflective Films for Perovskite Solar Cell. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052145. [PMID: 36903392 PMCID: PMC10004043 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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In recent years, organic/inorganic hybrid materials have attracted much attention in the field of multilayer antireflection films because of their excellent optical properties. In this paper, the organic/inorganic nanocomposite was prepared from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP). The hybrid material has a wide, tunable window of refractive index, i.e., 1.65-1.95, at a wavelength of 550 nm. The atomic force microscope (AFM) results of the hybrid films show the lowest root-mean-square surface roughness of 2.7 Å and a low haze of 0.23%, indicating that the films have good potential for optical applications. The double-sided antireflection films (10 × 10 cm2) with one side of hybrid nanocomposite/cellulose acetate and the other side of hybrid nanocomposite /polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) achieved high transmittances of 98% and 99.3%, respectively. After 240 days of aging testing, the hybrid solution and the antireflective film remained stable with almost no attenuation. Furthermore, the application of the antireflection films in perovskite solar cell modules increased the power conversion efficiency from 16.57% to 17.25%.
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Soltanzadeh M, Peighambardoust SH, Ghanbarzadeh B, Amjadi S, Mohammadi M, Lorenzo JM, Hamishehkar H. Active gelatin/cress seed gum-based films reinforced with chitosan nanoparticles encapsulating pomegranate peel extract: Preparation and characterization. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Maarof NNN, Abdulmalek E, Fakurazi S, Rahman MBA. Biodegradable Carbonate Apatite Nanoparticle as a Delivery System to Promote Afatinib Delivery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061230. [PMID: 35745802 PMCID: PMC9228174 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine-based drug-delivery systems have significant interest in cancer treatment, such as improving the stabilities and biocompatibilities, precise targeting, and reducing toxicities for non-cancerous cells. Herein, this study presents the synthesis and characterisation of carbonate apatite nanoparticles (nCA) and encapsulated afatinib (AFA) as promising drug delivery candidates for lung cancer treatment. nCA/AFA was synthesised and physicochemically characterised, then the encapsulation capacity, drug loading, and cumulative drug release profile were evaluated. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) confirmed that the synthesised nCA is apatite. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results confirmed the drug loading into the nanoparticles. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) determined the morphology of nCA and nCA/AFA and the diameters of 47.36 ± 3.16 and 42.97 ± 2.78 nm, respectively, without an unaltered nCA phase. Encapsulation efficiency (%) and drug loading (%) were 55.08% ± 1.68% and 8.19% ± 0.52%. Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and dynamic light-scattering (DLS) results revealed that the synthesised nCA is mesoporous, with a surface area of 55.53 m2/g, and is negatively charged. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed increasing roughness of nCA/AFA compared to nCA. The drug release from the nano-formulation nCA/AFA demonstrated slow and sustained release compared to the pure drug. Accordingly, nCA/AFA represents a promising drug delivery system for NSCLC treatment.
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- Nian N. N. Maarof
- Integrated Chemical BioPhysics Research, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.N.N.M.); (E.A.)
- Department of Chemistry, College of Education, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani 46001, Iraq
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- Integrated Chemical BioPhysics Research, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.N.N.M.); (E.A.)
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- Laboratory of Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Integrated Chemical BioPhysics Research, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.N.N.M.); (E.A.)
- UPM-MAKNA Cancer Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +60-397-696-601
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3D Printing Manufacturing of Polydimethyl-Siloxane/Zinc Oxide Micro-Optofluidic Device for Two-Phase Flows Control. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14102113. [PMID: 35631994 PMCID: PMC9146388 DOI: 10.3390/polym14102113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Tailored ZnO surface functionalization was performed inside a polydimethyl-siloxane (PDMS) microchannel of a micro-optofluidic device (mofd) to modulate its surface hydrophobicity to develop a method for fine tuning the fluid dynamics inside a microchannel. The wetting behavior of the surface is of particular importance if two different phases are used for system operations. Therefore, the fluid dynamic behavior of two immiscible fluids, (i) air–water and (ii) air–glycerol/water in PDMS mofds and ZnO-PDMS mofds was investigated by using different experimental conditions. The results showed that air–glycerol/water fluid was always faster than air–water flow, despite the microchannel treatment: however, in the presence of ZnO microstructures, the velocity of the air–glycerol/water fluid decreased compared with that observed for the air–water fluid. This behavior was associated with the strong ability of glycerol to create an H-bond network with the exposed surface of the zinc oxide microparticles. The results presented in this paper allow an understanding of the role of ZnO functionalization, which allows control of the microfluidic two-phase flow using different liquids that undergo different chemical interactions with the surface chemical terminations of the microchannel. This chemical approach is proposed as a control strategy that is easily adaptable for any embedded micro-device.
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Development of B and BN thin films for in situ neutron beam monitoring. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2022.111692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A New Nanomaterial Based Biosensor for MUC1 Biomarker Detection in Early Diagnosis, Tumor Progression and Treatment of Cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/nanomanufacturing1010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Early detection of cancer disease is vital to the successful treatment, follow-up and survival of patients, therefore sensitive and specific methods are still required. Mucin 1 (MUC1) is a clinically approved biomarker for determining the cancer that is a type I transmembrane protein with a dense glycosylated extracellular domain extending from the cell surface to 200–500 nm. In this study, nanopolymers were designed with a lectin affinity-based recognition system for MUC1 detection as a bioactive layer on electrochemical biosensor electrode surfaces. They were synthesized using a mini emulsion polymerization method and derivatized with triethoxy-3-(2-imidazolin-1-yl) propylsilane (IMEO) and functionalized with Concanavalin a Type IV (Con A) lectin. Advanced characterization studies of nanopolymers were performed. The operating conditions of the sensor system have been optimized. Biosensor validation studies were performed. Real sample blood serum was analyzed and this new method compared with a commercially available medical diagnostic kit (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay-ELISA). The new generation nanopolymeric material has been shown to be an affordable, sensitive, reliable and rapid device with 0.1–100 U/mL linear range and 20 min response time.
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Budden T, Gaudy-Marqueste C, Porter A, Kay E, Gurung S, Earnshaw CH, Roeck K, Craig S, Traves V, Krutmann J, Muller P, Motta L, Zanivan S, Malliri A, Furney SJ, Nagore E, Virós A. Ultraviolet light-induced collagen degradation inhibits melanoma invasion. Nat Commun 2021; 12:2742. [PMID: 33980846 PMCID: PMC8115293 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22953-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) damages the dermis and fibroblasts; and increases melanoma incidence. Fibroblasts and their matrix contribute to cancer, so we studied how UVR modifies dermal fibroblast function, the extracellular matrix (ECM) and melanoma invasion. We confirmed UVR-damaged fibroblasts persistently upregulate collagen-cleaving matrix metalloprotein-1 (MMP1) expression, reducing local collagen (COL1A1), and COL1A1 degradation by MMP1 decreased melanoma invasion. Conversely, inhibiting ECM degradation and MMP1 expression restored melanoma invasion. Primary cutaneous melanomas of aged humans show more cancer cells invade as single cells at the invasive front of melanomas expressing and depositing more collagen, and collagen and single melanoma cell invasion are robust predictors of poor melanoma-specific survival. Thus, primary melanomas arising over collagen-degraded skin are less invasive, and reduced invasion improves survival. However, melanoma-associated fibroblasts can restore invasion by increasing collagen synthesis. Finally, high COL1A1 gene expression is a biomarker of poor outcome across a range of primary cancers.
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- Timothy Budden
- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cell Signalling Group, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Alderley Park, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- CRUK Beatson Institute, Glasgow, UK
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Institut Valencià Oncologia, Valencia, Spain
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- IUF - Leibniz Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Tumour Suppressors Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Histopathology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- CRUK Beatson Institute, Glasgow, UK
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- Cell Signalling Group, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Alderley Park, Manchester, UK
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- Genomic Oncology Research Group, Department of Physiology and Medical Physics, Royal College of Surgeons in, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- Centre for Systems Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Dermatology, Institut Valencià Oncologia, Valencia, Spain
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Lab, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Yang B, Wang D, Cao S, Yin W, Xue J, Zhu Z, Fu Y, Yao J. Selective adsorption of a high-performance depressant onto dolomite causing effective flotation separation of magnesite from dolomite. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 578:290-303. [PMID: 32531559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.05.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This research focused on the adsorption features and depression mechanism of 1-hydroxyethylene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) used as a novel dolomite depressant on dolomite and magnesite surfaces, to extend the application of HEDP for the selective flotation of magnesite from dolomite. The depression impacts of HEDP on the flotation behaviors of the two minerals were investigated through micro-flotation tests. The flotation results indicated that, when sodium oleate (NaOl) was used as the collector, HEDP displayed an outstanding depression effect on the dolomite flotation, whereas it had only a slight influence on the magnesite flotation. Dolomite and magnesite could be efficiently separated at approximately pH 10 with a reagent scheme of 200 mg/L HEDP and 120 mg/L NaOl. The selective depression mechanism of HEDP for dolomite was revealed using contact angle, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), zeta potential, and infrared spectrum (IR) analyses. The results from the contact angle tests indicated that HEDP selectively reduced the surface hydrophobicity of dolomite in the NaOl system. Besides, zeta-potential measurements and IR analyses revealed that the addition of HEDP prior to NaOl had no significant impact on the adsorption of NaOl onto magnesite; however, this addition strongly prevented NaOl from being adsorbed onto dolomite, resulting in a significant difference in the flotation performances of the two minerals. Furthermore, crystal chemistry calculations and XPS analyses confirmed that the strong adsorption of HEDP on the dolomite surface could be attributed to the interaction between the HEDP electron-rich groups and the calcium species exposed to dolomite. Thus, HEDP could be used as a high-performance depressant for the dolomite flotation to realize the decalcification of the magnesite flotation.
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- Bin Yang
- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China; Genetic Mineral Processing Research Center, Shenyang 110819, China.
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- School of Resources Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China.
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- College of Mining Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, China; Genetic Mineral Processing Research Center, Shenyang 110819, China
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Lao W, Luo Q, Chen Y, Yao W, Xu J, Fan L, Li X. Preparation and biological evaluations of a collagen-like hierarchical Ti surface with superior osteogenic capabilities. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:5472-5482. [PMID: 32463060 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00799d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The construction of multiscale Ti surfaces of high osteogenic ability has always attracted significant attention in the fields of oral implantology and implantable biomaterials. However, to date, the absence of a solid understanding of the correlation between the multiscale surface structure and the biological properties is the main obstacle in the development of these multiscale implants. In this study, a series of novel multiscale Ti surfaces were prepared via a three-step subtractive method. Moreover, based on the grayscale analysis of SEM images, we developed multiscale surface topography analysis methods. The typical topography characteristics at each scale of a multiscale complex surface can be analyzed according to the corresponding magnified SEM images. Thus, the evolution rule of the surface topography from a simple surface to multiscale complex surfaces can be mathematically described. Based on this, the correlation between multiscale surface structures and the corresponding biological properties was established. For the multiscale surface of superior osteogenic capacity, strict inherent regularity was found among the structures at multiple scales (i.e., multiscale order), that is, there was a balance between the construction of the 3D collagen-like network nanostructure and the preservation of the typical topographical features of the pre-existing macro- and micro-structures of the classic micro-roughened surface. Moreover, it was further found that the multiscale-ordered hierarchical Ti surface structure could modulate ROS production and enhance macrophage M2 polarization to create an osteogenesis-favorable immuno-inflammatory microenvironment and synergistically exhibit superior biological capability. Consequently, an optimized collagen-like hierarchical surface with superior osteogenic abilities was achieved.
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- Weiwei Lao
- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Dental Department, Xinhua Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310005, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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- The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China. and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, P. R. China
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Ammann KR, Li M, Hossainy S, Slepian MJ. The Influence of Polymer Processing Methods on Polymer Film Physical Properties and Vascular Cell Responsiveness. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:3234-3244. [PMID: 32944709 PMCID: PMC7494131 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Implantable vascular devices typically interface with blood and vascular tissues. Physical properties of device materials and coatings, independent of chemical composition, can significantly influence cell responses and implant success. Here, we analyzed the effect of various polymer processing regimes, using a single implant polymer - poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), on vascular endothelial cell (EC), smooth muscle cell (SMC), and platelet response. PCL films were formed by varying three parameters: 1) formation method - solvent casting, melt pressing or spin coating; 2) molecular weight - 50 or 100 kDa; and 3) solvent type - dichloromethane (DCM) or tetrahydrofuran (THF). We quantified the relationship of polymer processing choice to surface roughness, wettability, and bulk stiffness; and to EC adhesion, SMC adhesion, and platelet activity state (PAS). Multiple regression analysis identified which processing method signficantly impacted (F-ratio>p-value; p<0.1) polymer physical properties and vascular cell interaction. Film formation method affected PCL roughness (Rq), wettability (°), and stiffness (MPa) with spin coating resulting in the most wettable (81.8±0.7°), and stiffest (1.12±0.07 MPa; p<0.001) polymer film; however, solvent cast films were the roughest (281±66nm). Molecular weight influenced wettability, with the highest wettability on 50 kDa films (79.7±0.7°; p<0.001) and DCM solvent films (83.0±1.0°; p<0.01). The multiple regression model confidently predicted (F-ratio=9.88; p=0.005) wettability from molecular weight (p=0.002) and film formation method (p=0.03); stiffness (F-ratio=4.21; p=0.05) also fit well tofilm formation method (p=0.02). Film formation method impacted SMC adhesion and platelet activity state, but not EC adhesion, with melt press PCL promoting the highest SMC adhesion (18000±1536 SMCs; p<0.05) and PAS (5.0±0.7 %PAS). The regression model confidently fit SMC adhesion (F-ratio=3.15; p=0.09) and PAS (F-ratio=5.30; p=0.05) to polymer processing choices, specifically film formation method (p<0.03). However, only SMC adhesion had a model that fit well (F-ratio=4.13; p=0.05) to the physical properties directly, specifically roughness and wettability (p<0.04).
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- Kaitlyn R. Ammann
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, The University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94720
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
- Sarver Heart Center, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
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Pawcenis D, Chlebda DK, Jędrzejczyk RJ, Leśniak M, Sitarz M, Łojewska J. Preparation of silver nanoparticles using different fractions of TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Majumdar M, Biswas SC, Choudhury R, Upadhyay P, Adhikary A, Roy DN, Misra TK. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles UsingCitrus macropteraFruit Extract: Anti‐Biofilm and Anticancer Activity. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201804021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Moumita Majumdar
- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Agartala, Agartala Tripura 799046 India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Agartala, Agartala Tripura 799046 India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Agartala, Agartala Tripura 799046 India
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- Centre for Research in Nanoscience and NanotechnologyCalcutta University Kolkata 700098, WB India
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- Centre for Research in Nanoscience and NanotechnologyCalcutta University Kolkata 700098, WB India
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- Department of BioengineeringNational Institute of Technology Agartala Tripura 799046 India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Agartala, Agartala Tripura 799046 India
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Simulations of Protein Adsorption on Nanostructured Surfaces. Sci Rep 2019; 9:4694. [PMID: 30886353 PMCID: PMC6423022 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-40920-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Recent technological advances have allowed the development of a new generation of nanostructured materials, such as those displaying both mechano-bactericidal activity and substrata that favor the growth of mammalian cells. Nanomaterials that come into contact with biological media such as blood first interact with proteins, hence understanding the process of adsorption of proteins onto these surfaces is highly important. The Random Sequential Adsorption (RSA) model for protein adsorption on flat surfaces was modified to account for nanostructured surfaces. Phenomena related to the nanofeature geometry have been revealed during the modelling process; e.g., convex geometries can lead to lower steric hindrance between particles, and hence higher degrees of surface coverage per unit area. These properties become more pronounced when a decrease in the size mismatch between the proteins and the surface nanostructures occurs. This model has been used to analyse the adsorption of human serum albumin (HSA) on a nano-structured black silicon (bSi) surface. This allowed the Blocking Function (the rate of adsorption) to be evaluated. The probability of the protein to adsorb as a function of the occupancy was also calculated.
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Wandiyanto JV, Cheeseman S, Truong VK, Kobaisi MA, Bizet C, Juodkazis S, Thissen H, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Outsmarting superbugs: bactericidal activity of nanostructured titanium surfaces against methicillin- and gentamicin-resistantStaphylococcus aureusATCC 33592. J Mater Chem B 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00102f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The colonisation of biomaterial surfaces by pathogenic bacteria is a significant issue of concern, particularly in light of the rapid rise of antibiotic resistance.
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- Jason V. Wandiyanto
- School of Science
- Faculty of Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Hawthorn 3122 VIC
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- School of Science
- College of Science
- Engineering and Health
- RMIT University
- Melbourne 3000 VIC
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- School of Science
- College of Science
- Engineering and Health
- RMIT University
- Melbourne 3000 VIC
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- School of Science
- Faculty of Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Hawthorn 3122 VIC
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- Centre for Micro-Photonics
- Faculty of Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Hawthorn 3122 VIC
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- School of Science
- College of Science
- Engineering and Health
- RMIT University
- Melbourne 3000 VIC
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- School of Science
- College of Science
- Engineering and Health
- RMIT University
- Melbourne 3000 VIC
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Ferrà-Cañellas MDM, Llopis-Grimalt MA, Monjo M, Ramis JM. Tuning Nanopore Diameter of Titanium Surfaces to Improve Human Gingival Fibroblast Response. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E2881. [PMID: 30249013 PMCID: PMC6213077 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19102881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the optimal nanopore diameter of titanium nanostructured surfaces to improve human gingival fibroblast (hGF) response, with the purpose of promoting gingiva integration to dental implant abutments. Two TiO₂ nanoporous groups with different diameters (NP-S ~48 nm and NP-B ~74 nm) were grown on Ti foils using an organic electrolyte containing fluoride by electrochemical oxidation, varying the applied voltage and the interelectrode spacing. The surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle. The hGF were cultured onto the different surfaces, and metabolic activity, cytotoxicity, cell adhesion, and gene expression were analyzed. Bigger porous diameters (NP-B) were obtained by increasing the voltage used during anodization. To obtain the smallest diameter (NP-S), apart from lowering the voltage, a lower interelectrode spacing was needed. The greatest surface area and number of peaks was found for NP-B, despite these samples not being the roughest as defined by Ra. NP-B had a better cellular response compared to NP-S. However, these effects had a significant dependence on the cell donor. In conclusion, nanoporous groups with a diameter in the range of 74 nm induce a better hGF response, which may be beneficial for an effective soft tissue integration around the implant.
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- Maria Del Mar Ferrà-Cañellas
- Group of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands. Ctra. Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Group of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands. Ctra. Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
- Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), 07010 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Group of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands. Ctra. Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
- Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), 07010 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Group of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands. Ctra. Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
- Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), 07010 Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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Champigneux P, Delia ML, Bergel A. Impact of electrode micro- and nano-scale topography on the formation and performance of microbial electrodes. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 118:231-246. [PMID: 30098490 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.06.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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From a fundamental standpoint, microbial electrochemistry is unravelling a thrilling link between life and materials. Technically, it may be the source of a large number of new processes such as microbial fuel cells for powering remote sensors, autonomous sensors, microbial electrolysers and equipment for effluent treatment. Microbial electron transfers are also involved in many natural processes such as biocorrosion. In these contexts, a huge number of studies have dealt with the impact of electrode materials, coatings and surface functionalizations but very few have focused on the effect of the surface topography, although it has often been pointed out as a key parameter impacting the performance of electroactive biofilms. The first part of the review gives an overview of the influence of electrode topography on abiotic electrochemical reactions. The second part recalls some basics of the effect of surface topography on bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation, in a broad domain reaching beyond the context of electroactivity. On these well-established bases, the effect of surface topography is reviewed and analysed in the field of electroactive biofilms. General trends are extracted and fundamental questions are pointed out, which should be addressed to boost future research endeavours. The objective is to provide basic guidelines useful to the widest possible range of research communities so that they can exploit surface topography as a powerful lever to improve, or to mitigate in the case of biocorrosion for instance, the performance of electrode/biofilm interfaces.
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- Pierre Champigneux
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, CNRS, Université de Toulouse (INPT), 4 allée Emile Monso, 31432 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, CNRS, Université de Toulouse (INPT), 4 allée Emile Monso, 31432 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, CNRS, Université de Toulouse (INPT), 4 allée Emile Monso, 31432 Toulouse, France.
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Brachetti-Sibaja SB, Domínguez-Crespo MA, Torres-Huerta AM, Rodil-Posada SE, López-Oyama AB, García-Zaleta DS, Onofre-Bustamante E. Fabrication of Sputtered Ce/La, La/Ce Oxide Bilayers on AA6061 and AA7075 Aluminum Alloys for the Development of Corrosion Protective Coatings. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11071114. [PMID: 29966269 PMCID: PMC6073953 DOI: 10.3390/ma11071114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This work provides a comparative study on the corrosion protection efficiency of Ce, La films as well as Ce/La and La/Ce oxide bilayered coatings deposited onto AA7075 and AA6061 substrates by the radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering technique. The coating thickness ranged approximately from 12 to 835 nm, which changed with the deposition parameters and substrate composition. The relationship between microstructure, roughness and electrochemical performance is examined. The reactivity and crystallinity of rare earth (RE) films can be tailored by adjusting the sputtering parameters. Sputtered La films with thickness ca. 390 nm and average roughness of 66 nm showed the best corrosion protection properties in chloride medium as determined by potentiodynamic curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The method to obtain RE bilayered coatings, i.e., La/Ce or Ce/La as well as the substrate composition and applied power conditioned their inhibition properties. The RE bilayered coatings displayed better barrier properties than Ce films, which were poorer than those featured by La films.
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- Silvia B Brachetti-Sibaja
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira. km 14.5 Carr. Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico.
- TecNM, Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero, Ave. Primero de Mayo s/n, Col. Los Mangos 89440, Mexico.
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira. km 14.5 Carr. Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico.
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira. km 14.5 Carr. Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico.
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- UNAM, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Circuito Exterior s/n C.U., Coyoacán 04510, Mexico.
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- Conacyt-Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira km 14.5 Carr. Tampico-Puerto, Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico.
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- Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, División Académica Multidisciplinaria de Jalpa de Méndez, Carr. Estatal Libre VHS-COM. km. 27+000 s/n Ranch. Ribera Alta, Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco 86205, Mexico.
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Unidad Altamira. km 14.5 Carr. Tampico-Puerto Industrial Altamira, Altamira 89600, Mexico.
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Heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of toluene in static environment employing thin films of nitrogen-doped nano-titanium dioxide. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-018-0230-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wandiyanto JV, Linklater D, Tharushi Perera PG, Orlowska A, Truong VK, Thissen H, Ghanaati S, Baulin V, Crawford RJ, Juodkazis S, Ivanova EP. Pheochromocytoma (PC12) Cell Response on Mechanobactericidal Titanium Surfaces. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11040605. [PMID: 29662020 PMCID: PMC5951489 DOI: 10.3390/ma11040605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Titanium is a biocompatible material that is frequently used for making implantable medical devices. Nanoengineering of the surface is the common method for increasing material biocompatibility, and while the nanostructured materials are well-known to represent attractive substrata for eukaryotic cells, very little information has been documented about the interaction between mammalian cells and bactericidal nanostructured surfaces. In this study, we investigated the effect of bactericidal titanium nanostructures on PC12 cell attachment and differentiation—a cell line which has become a widely used in vitro model to study neuronal differentiation. The effects of the nanostructures on the cells were then compared to effects observed when the cells were placed in contact with non-structured titanium. It was found that bactericidal nanostructured surfaces enhanced the attachment of neuron-like cells. In addition, the PC12 cells were able to differentiate on nanostructured surfaces, while the cells on non-structured surfaces were not able to do so. These promising results demonstrate the potential application of bactericidal nanostructured surfaces in biomedical applications such as cochlear and neuronal implants.
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- Jason V Wandiyanto
- School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
- Centre for Micro-Photonics, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Frankfurt Orofacial Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, D-60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
- Departament d'Enginyeria Quimica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 26 Avenue dels Paisos Catalans, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Frankfurt Orofacial Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, D-60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Quimica, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 26 Avenue dels Paisos Catalans, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
- Centre for Micro-Photonics, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia.
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Ivanova EP, Nguyen SH, Guo Y, Baulin VA, Webb HK, Truong VK, Wandiyanto JV, Garvey CJ, Mahon PJ, Mainwaring DE, Crawford RJ. Bactericidal activity of self-assembled palmitic and stearic fatty acid crystals on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite. Acta Biomater 2017; 59:148-157. [PMID: 28688988 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The wings of insects such as cicadas and dragonflies have been found to possess nanostructure arrays that are assembled from fatty acids. These arrays can physically interact with the bacterial cell membranes, leading to the death of the cell. Such mechanobactericidal surfaces are of significant interest, as they can kill bacteria without the need for antibacterial chemicals. Here, we report on the bactericidal effect of two of the main lipid components of the insect wing epicuticle, palmitic (C16) and stearic (C18) fatty acids. Films of these fatty acids were re-crystallised on the surface of highly ordered pyrolytic graphite. It appeared that the presence of two additional CH2 groups in the alkyl chain resulted in the formation of different surface structures. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy showed that the palmitic acid microcrystallites were more asymmetric than those of the stearic acid, where the palmitic acid microcrystallites were observed to be an angular abutment in the scanning electron micrographs. The principal differences between the two types of long-chain saturated fatty acid crystallites were the larger density of peaks in the upper contact plane of the palmitic acid crystallites, as well as their greater proportion of asymmetrical shapes, in comparison to that of the stearic acid film. These two parameters might contribute to higher bactericidal activity on surfaces derived from palmitic acid. Both the palmitic and stearic acid crystallite surfaces displayed activity against Gram-negative, rod-shaped Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gram-positive, spherical Staphylococcus aureus cells. These microcrystallite interfaces might be a useful tool in the fabrication of effective bactericidal nanocoatings. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Nanostructured cicada and dragonfly wing surfaces have been discovered to be able physically kill bacterial cells. Here, we report on the successful fabrication of bactericidal three-dimensional structures of two main lipid components of the epicuticle of insect wings, palmitic (C16) and stearic (C18) acids. After crystallisation onto highly ordered pyrolytic graphite, both the palmitic and stearic acid films displayed bactericidal activity against both Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus cells. The simplicity of the production of these microcrystallite interfaces suggests that a fabrication technique, based on solution deposition, could be an effective technique for the application of bactericidal nanocoatings.
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Etxeberria M, Escuin T, Vinas M, Ascaso C. Useful surface parameters for biomaterial discrimination. SCANNING 2015; 37:429-437. [PMID: 26148576 DOI: 10.1002/sca.21232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Revised: 05/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Topographical features of biomaterials' surfaces are determinant when addressing their application site. Unfortunately up to date there has not been an agreement regarding which surface parameters are more representative in discriminating between materials. Discs (n = 16) of different currently used materials for implant prostheses fabrication, such as cast cobalt-chrome, direct laser metal soldered (DLMS) cobalt-chrome, titanium grade V, zirconia (Y-TZP), E-glass fiber-reinforced composite and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) were manufactured. Nanoscale topographical surface roughness parameters generated by atomic force microscopy (AFM), microscale surface roughness parameters obtained by white light interferometry (WLI) and water angle values obtained by the sessile-water-drop method were analyzed in order to assess which parameter provides the best optimum surface characterization method. Correlations between nanoroughness, microroughness, and hydrophobicity data were performed to achieve the best parameters giving the highest discriminatory power. A subset of six parameters for surface characterization were proposed. AFM and WLI techniques gave complementary information. Wettability did not correlate with any of the nanoroughness parameters while it however showed a weak correlation with microroughness parameters.
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- Marina Etxeberria
- Doctoral Student, Department of Dentistry and Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Dentistry School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Associate Professor, Laboratory of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dentistry School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, Medical and Dentistry Schools, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Nguyen SH, Webb HK, Mahon PJ, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Natural insect and plant micro-/nanostructsured surfaces: an excellent selection of valuable templates with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties. Molecules 2014; 19:13614-30. [PMID: 25185068 PMCID: PMC6271828 DOI: 10.3390/molecules190913614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Revised: 08/15/2014] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Insects and plants are two types of organisms that are widely separated on the evolutionary tree; for example, plants are mostly phototrophic organisms whilst insects are heterotrophic organisms. In order to cope with environmental stresses, their surfaces have developed cuticular layers that consist of highly sophisticated structures. These structures serve a number of purposes, and impart useful properties to these surfaces. These two groups of organisms are the only ones identified thus far that possess truly superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties. These properties result from their micro- and nano-scale structures, comprised of three-dimensional wax formations. This review analyzes the surface topologies and surface chemistry of insects and plants in order to identify the features common to both organisms, with particular reference to their superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties. This information will be valuable when determining the potential application of these surfaces in the design and manufacture of superhydrophobic and self-cleaning devices, including those that can be used in the manufacture of biomedical implants.
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- Song Ha Nguyen
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia.
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Meng J, Zhang P, Wang S. Recent Progress in Biointerfaces with Controlled Bacterial Adhesion by Using Chemical and Physical Methods. Chem Asian J 2014; 9:2004-16. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201402200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Boshkovikj V, Webb HK, Pham VTH, Fluke CJ, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Three-dimensional reconstruction of surface nanoarchitecture from two-dimensional datasets. AMB Express 2014; 4:3. [PMID: 24410821 PMCID: PMC3917702 DOI: 10.1186/2191-0855-4-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 12/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The design of biomaterial surfaces relies heavily on the ability to accurately measure and visualize the three-dimensional surface nanoarchitecture of substrata. Here, we present a technique for producing three-dimensional surface models using displacement maps that are based on the data obtained from two-dimensional analyses. This technique is particularly useful when applied to scanning electron micrographs that have been calibrated using atomic force microscopy (AFM) roughness data. The evaluation of four different surface types, including thin titanium films, silicon wafers, polystyrene cell culture dishes and dragonfly wings confirmed that this technique is particularly effective for the visualization of conductive surfaces such as metallic titanium. The technique is particularly useful for visualizing surfaces that cannot be easily analyzed using AFM. The speed and ease with which electron micrographs can be recorded, combined with a relatively simple process for generating displacement maps, make this technique useful for the assessment of the surface topography of biomaterials.
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Lüdecke C, Jandt KD, Siegismund D, Kujau MJ, Zang E, Rettenmayr M, Bossert J, Roth M. Reproducible biofilm cultivation of chemostat-grown Escherichia coli and investigation of bacterial adhesion on biomaterials using a non-constant-depth film fermenter. PLoS One 2014; 9:e84837. [PMID: 24404192 PMCID: PMC3880331 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Biomaterials-associated infections are primarily initiated by the adhesion of microorganisms on the biomaterial surfaces and subsequent biofilm formation. Understanding the fundamental microbial adhesion mechanisms and biofilm development is crucial for developing strategies to prevent such infections. Suitable in vitro systems for biofilm cultivation and bacterial adhesion at controllable, constant and reproducible conditions are indispensable. This study aimed (i) to modify the previously described constant-depth film fermenter for the reproducible cultivation of biofilms at non-depth-restricted, constant and low shear conditions and (ii) to use this system to elucidate bacterial adhesion kinetics on different biomaterials, focusing on biomaterials surface nanoroughness and hydrophobicity. Chemostat-grown Escherichia coli were used for biofilm cultivation on titanium oxide and investigating bacterial adhesion over time on titanium oxide, poly(styrene), poly(tetrafluoroethylene) and glass. Using chemostat-grown microbial cells (single-species continuous culture) minimized variations between the biofilms cultivated during different experimental runs. Bacterial adhesion on biomaterials comprised an initial lag-phase I followed by a fast adhesion phase II and a phase of saturation III. With increasing biomaterials surface nanoroughness and increasing hydrophobicity, adhesion rates increased during phases I and II. The influence of materials surface hydrophobicity seemed to exceed that of nanoroughness during the lag-phase I, whereas it was vice versa during adhesion phase II. This study introduces the non-constant-depth film fermenter in combination with a chemostat culture to allow for a controlled approach to reproducibly cultivate biofilms and to investigate bacterial adhesion kinetics at constant and low shear conditions. The findings will support developing and adequate testing of biomaterials surface modifications eventually preventing biomaterial-associated infections.
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- Claudia Lüdecke
- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Bio Pilot Plant, Jena, Germany
- Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Chair of Materials Science (CMS), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Chair of Materials Science (CMS), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
- * E-mail: (MR); (KDJ)
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- Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research (OSIM), Department of Metallic Materials, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Bio Pilot Plant, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Bio Pilot Plant, Jena, Germany
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- Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research (OSIM), Department of Metallic Materials, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Chair of Materials Science (CMS), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Bio Pilot Plant, Jena, Germany
- * E-mail: (MR); (KDJ)
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Klymov A, Prodanov L, Lamers E, Jansen JA, Walboomers XF. Understanding the role of nano-topography on the surface of a bone-implant. Biomater Sci 2013; 1:135-151. [DOI: 10.1039/c2bm00032f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Crawford RJ, Webb HK, Truong VK, Hasan J, Ivanova EP. Surface topographical factors influencing bacterial attachment. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2012; 179-182:142-9. [PMID: 22841530 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2012.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Substratum surface roughness is known to be one of the key factors in determining the extent of bacterial colonization. Understanding the way by which the substratum topography, especially at the nanoscale, mediates bacterial attachment remains ambiguous at best, despite the volume of work available on the topic. This is because the vast majority of bacterial attachment studies do not perform comprehensive topographical characterization analyses, and typically consider roughness parameters that describe only one aspect of the surface topography. The most commonly reported surface roughness parameters are average and root mean square (RMS) roughness (R(a) and R(q) respectively), which are both measures of the typical height variation of the surface. They offer no insights into the spatial distribution or shape of the surface features. Here, a brief overview of the current state of research on topography-mediated bacterial adhesion is presented, as well as an outline of the suite of roughness characterization parameters that are available for the comprehensive description of the surface architecture of a substratum. Finally, a set of topographical parameters is proposed as a new standard for surface roughness characterization in bacterial adhesion studies to improve the likelihood of identifying direct relationships between substratum topography and the extent of bacterial adhesion.
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- Russell J Crawford
- Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.
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Truong VK, Webb HK, Fadeeva E, Chichkov BN, Wu AHF, Lamb R, Wang JY, Crawford RJ, Ivanova EP. Air-directed attachment of coccoid bacteria to the surface of superhydrophobic lotus-like titanium. BIOFOULING 2012; 28:539-50. [PMID: 22686938 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2012.694426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Superhydrophobic titanium surfaces fabricated by femtosecond laser ablation to mimic the structure of lotus leaves were assessed for their ability to retain coccoid bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus CIP 65.8T, S. aureus ATCC 25923, S. epidermidis ATCC 14990T and Planococcus maritimus KMM 3738 were retained by the surface, to varying degrees. However, each strain was found to preferentially attach to the crevices located between the microscale surface features. The upper regions of the microscale features remained essentially cell-free. It was hypothesised that air entrapped by the topographical features inhibited contact between the cells and the titanium substratum. Synchrotron SAXS revealed that even after immersion for 50 min, nano-sized air bubbles covered 45% of the titanium surface. After 1 h the number of cells of S. aureus CIP 65.8T attached to the lotus-like titanium increased to 1.27×10(5) mm(-2), coinciding with the replacement of trapped air by the incubation medium.
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- V K Truong
- Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
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