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Sakpal D, Gharat S, Momin M. Recent advancements in polymeric nanofibers for ophthalmic drug delivery and ophthalmic tissue engineering. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 141:213124. [PMID: 36148709 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Nanofibers due to their unique properties such as high surface-to-volume ratio, porous structure, mechanical strength, flexibility and their resemblance to the extracellular matrix, have been researched extensively in the field of ocular drug delivery and tissue engineering. Further, different modifications considering the formulation and process parameters have been carried out to alter the drug release profile and its interaction with the surrounding biological environment. Electrospinning is the most commonly used technique for preparing nanofibers with industrial scalability. Advanced techniques such as co-axial electrospinning and combined system such as embedding nanoparticles in nanofiber provide an alternative approach to enhance the performance of the scaffold. Electrospun nanofibers offers a matrix like structure for cell regeneration. Nanofibers have been used for ocular delivery of various drugs like antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and various proteins. In addition, lens-coated medical devices provide new insights into the clinical use of nanofibers. Through fabricating the nanofibers researchers have overcome the issues of low bioavailability and compatibility with ocular tissue. Therefore, nanofibers have great potential in ocular drug delivery and tissue engineering and have the capacity to revolutionize these therapeutic areas in the field of ophthalmology. This review is mainly focused on the recent advances in the preparation of nanofibers and their applications in ocular drug delivery and tissue engineering. The authors have attempted to emphasize the processing challenges and future perspectives along with an overview of the safety and toxicity aspects of nanofibers.
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- Darshana Sakpal
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; SVKM's Shri C B Patel Research Center for Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Tan F, Fang Y, Zhu L, Al-Rubeai M. Cold atmospheric plasma as an interface biotechnology for enhancing surgical implants. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2021; 41:425-440. [PMID: 33622112 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2020.1853671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has been intensively researched for direct treatment of living cells and tissues. Significant attention is now being given to its indirect applications in plasma medicine. Surgical implant is an exemplary conveyor to deliver the therapeutic effects of plasma to patients. There is a constant drive to enhance the clinical performance of surgical implants, targeting at the implant-tissue interface. As a versatile and potent tool, CAP is capable of ameliorating surgical implants using various strategies of interface biotechnology, such as surface modification, coating deposition, and drug delivery. Understanding the chemical, physical, mechanical, electrical, and pharmacological processes occurring at the implant-tissue interface is crucial to effective application of CAP as an interface biotechnology. This preclinical review focuses on the recent advances in CAP-assisted implant-based therapy for major surgical specialties. The ultimate goal here is to elicit unique opportunities and challenges for translating implant science to plasma medicine.
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- Fei Tan
- Department of ORL-HNS, Affiliated East Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,School of Medicine and Institute for Advanced Study, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,The Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
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- School of Medicine and Institute for Advanced Study, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of ORL-HNS, Affiliated East Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, and Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Wang R, Xia J, Tang J, Liu D, Zhu S, Wen S, Lin Q. Surface Modification of Intraocular Lens with Hydrophilic Poly(Sulfobetaine Methacrylate) Brush for Posterior Capsular Opacification Prevention. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2021; 37:172-180. [PMID: 33497580 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2020.0134] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: The intraocular lens (IOL) is a common, yet important, implantable device used in treatment of cataract in clinics. However, the unexpected adhesion of postoperative residual lens epithelial cells (LECs) often causes serious complications, such as posterior capsular opacification (PCO), which lead to vision loss again. In this investigation, a poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA) brush coating was fabricated on an IOL to generate a hydrophilic surface coating on the IOL for enhanced cell adhesion resistance so as to decrease PCO incidence. Methods: The PSBMA brush coating on the IOL surface was fabricated using surface-initiated reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to demonstrate the surface coating preparation. The water contact angle (WCA) measurement was used to test surface hydrophilicity. In vitro LEC culture was use to evaluate the cell behavior on the IOL material surfaces, with or without PSBMA coating modification. Finally, animal cataract surgeries were carried out to evaluate in vivo biocompatibilities and anti-PCO effects. Results: The XPS and WCA measurements illustrate successful surface modification and good surface hydrophilicity. The in vitro cell culture results show that the hydrophilic PSBMA polymer brush coating evidently decreases adhesion and proliferation of LECs. Results of the in vivo cataract surgery with intraocular implantation show that PSBMA modification on the IOL surface does not induce side effects in nearby tissues, whereas posterior capsular hyperplasia can be evidently reduced. Conclusion: The PSBMA brush surface-modified IOL has good in vivo biocompatibility and it can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative PCO.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Tortolano L, Saunier J, Hammami S, Manerlax K, Matmati H, Do B, Jubeli E, Fattal E, Yagoubi N. Restructuration kinetics of amphiphilic intraocular lenses during aging. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 161:420-432. [PMID: 29121615 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Han Y, Xu X, Tang J, Shen C, Lin Q, Chen H. Bottom-up fabrication of zwitterionic polymer brushes on intraocular lens for improved biocompatibility. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 12:127-135. [PMID: 28053528 PMCID: PMC5191625 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s107491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Intraocular lens (IOL) is an efficient implantable device commonly used for treating cataracts. However, bioadhesion of bacteria or residual lens epithelial cells on the IOL surface after surgery causes postoperative complications, such as endophthalmitis or posterior capsular opacification, and leads to loss of sight again. In the present study, zwitterionic polymer brushes were fabricated on the IOL surface via bottom-up grafting procedure. The attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared and contact angle measurements indicated successful surface modification, as well as excellent hydrophilicity. The coating of hydrophilic zwitterionic polymer effectively decreased the bioadhesion of lens epithelial cells or bacteria. In vivo intraocular implantation results showed good in vivo biocompatibility of zwitterionic IOL and its effectiveness against postoperative complications.
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- Yuemei Han
- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University
- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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D'Sa RA, Raj J, Dickinson PJ, McCabe F, Meenan BJ. Human Fetal Osteoblast Response on Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)/Polystyrene Demixed Thin Film Blends: Surface Chemistry Vs Topography Effects. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:14920-14931. [PMID: 26713767 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b08073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Recent advances in materials sciences have allowed for the development and fabrication of biomaterials that are capable of providing requisite cues to instigate cells to respond in a predictable fashion. We have developed a series of poly(methyl methacrylate)/polystyrene (PMMA/PS) polymer demixed thin films with nanotopographies ranging from nanoislands to nanopits to study the response of human fetal osteoblast cells (hFOBs). When PMMA was in excess in the blend composition, a nanoisland topography dominated, whereas a nanopit topography dominated when PS was in excess. PMMA was found to segregate to the top of the nanoisland morphology with PS preferring the substrate interface. To further ascertain the effects of surface chemistry vs topography, we plasma treated the polymer demixed films using an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge reactor to alter the surface chemistry. Our results have shown that hFOBs did not have an increased short-term cellular response on pristine polymer demixed surfaces. However, increasing the hydrophilicty/wettability of the surfaces by oxygen functionalization causes an increase in the cellular response. These results indicate that topography alone is not sufficient to induce a positive cellular response, but the underlying surface chemistry is also important in regulating cell function.
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- Raechelle A D'Sa
- Centre for Materials and Structures, University of Liverpool , Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GH, United Kingdom
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), University of Ulster , Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), University of Ulster , Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), University of Ulster , Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), University of Ulster , Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
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Xu X, Tang JM, Han YM, Wang W, Chen H, Lin QK. Surface PEGylation of intraocular lens for PCO prevention: An in vivo evaluation. J Biomater Appl 2016; 31:68-76. [PMID: 26980548 DOI: 10.1177/0885328216638547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is a common complication in cataract surgery. The development of PCO is attributed to the combination of adhesion, migration, proliferation, and transdifferentiation of the residual lens epithelial cells (LEC) onto the interface of intraocular lens (IOL) material and lens posterior, in which the initial adhesion is the beginning step and plays important roles. In the present study, hydrophilic polyethylene glycol (PEG) was immobilized onto IOL surface via plasma-aided chemical grafting procedure. The attenuated total reflection - Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and contact angle (CA) - measurements indicate the successful surface PEGylation, as well as the excellent hydrophilicity of the surfaces. Compared with pristine IOL, the PEGylation does not influent its optical property, whereas the initial adhesion of LEC is greatly inhibited. In vivo ocular implantation results show that the PEGylated IOL presents good in vivo biocompatibility, and can effectively prevent the PCO development.
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- Xu Xu
- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Sorkio A, Porter PJ, Juuti-Uusitalo K, Meenan BJ, Skottman H, Burke GA. Surface Modified Biodegradable Electrospun Membranes as a Carrier for Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2015; 21:2301-14. [PMID: 25946229 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2014.0640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Human embryonic stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelial (hESC-RPE) cells are currently undergoing clinical trials to treat retinal degenerative diseases. Transplantation of hESC-RPE cells in conjuction with a supportive biomaterial carrier holds great potential as a future treatment for retinal degeneration. However, there has been no such biodegradable material that could support the growth and maturation of hESC-RPE cells so far. The primary aim of this work was to create a thin porous poly (L-lactide-co-caprolactone) (PLCL) membrane that could promote attachment, proliferation, and maturation of the hESC-RPE cells in serum-free culture conditions. The PLCL membranes were modified by atmospheric pressure plasma processing and coated with collagen IV to enhance cell growth and maturation. Permeability of the membranes was analyzed with an Ussing chamber system. Analysis with scanning electron microscopy, contact angle measurement, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy demonstrated that plasma surface treatment augments the surface properties of the membrane, which enhances the binding and conformation of the protein. Cell proliferation assays, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, indirect immunofluoresence staining, trans-epithelial electrical resistance measurements, and in vitro phagocytosis assay clearly demonstrated that the plasma treated PLCL membranes supported the adherence, proliferation, maturation and functionality of hESC-RPE cells in serum-free culture conditions. Here, we report for the first time, how PLCL membranes can be modified with atmospheric pressure plasma processing to enable the formation of a functional hESC-RPE monolayer on a porous biodegradable substrate, which have a potential as a tissue-engineered construct for regenerative retinal repair applications.
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- Anni Sorkio
- 1 BioMediTech, University of Tampere , Tampere, Finland
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- 2 Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, University of Ulster , Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
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- 2 Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, University of Ulster , Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
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- 1 BioMediTech, University of Tampere , Tampere, Finland
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- 2 Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, University of Ulster , Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
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D’Sa RA, Raj J, McMahon MAS, McDowell DA, Burke GA, Meenan BJ. Atmospheric pressure plasma induced grafting of poly(ethylene glycol) onto silicone elastomers for controlling biological response. J Colloid Interface Sci 2012; 375:193-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2012.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2011] [Revised: 02/17/2012] [Accepted: 02/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Homola T, Matoušek J, Hergelová B, Kormunda M, Wu LY, Černák M. Activation of poly(methyl methacrylate) surfaces by atmospheric pressure plasma. Polym Degrad Stab 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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