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Subi TM, Selvasudha N, Priyadharshini S, Kumar P, Singh R, Vasanthi HR. Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Potential of PlumbaginLoaded pH-Responsive Vaginal Nanoformulations. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04987-3. [PMID: 38935286 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04987-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Plumbagin is a naphthoquinone from the roots of the Plumbago species and exhibits anticancer activity. Translational usage of plumbagin in biomedical sciences is restricted due to its poor solubility and bioavailability. Therefore, pH-responsive plumbagin-loaded vaginal nanoformulations with polylactic acid (PLA)-chitosan polymeric coat were fabricated by inotropic gelation technique. Among the four (F1, F2, F3, F4) nanoformulations prepared, F3 exhibited good interaction of polymers with plumbagin as evidenced by FTIR, XRD, and thermal analysis. The positive zeta potential (48.4 ± 5.57 mV), optimal size (694 ± 65.76 nm), low PDI (0.157), and good encapsulation efficiency (77.8 ± 3.62%) of F3 were significant. The indirect method of drug loading (58.35 ± 5.00%) confirmed the drug content of about 495.44 ± 5.00 µg of plumbagin in 1 mg of F3. The drug loading pattern was confirmed by TEM analysis, and the spherical morphology of the nanocomposite was confirmed by SEM analysis. F3 formulation showed 46% and 25.2% of drug release in 24 h in simulated vaginal fluid at pH 4.5 and 7 respectively with sustained release and hydrolyses of lactic acid from PLA. Among all the nanoformulations evaluated, nanoformulation F3 with promising physicochemical properties showed good antifungal and antibacterial activity against various fungal and bacterial strains. F3 exhibited potent cytotoxicity with an IC50 of 3.6 ± 0.12 µg/ml for HeLa and an IC50 of 0.81 ± 0.01 µg/ml for SiHa cells. Altogether, the nanoformulation F3 exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against vaginal infections and cytotoxicity against cervical cancer cell lines.
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- Tamil Mani Subi
- Natural Products Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India
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- Natural Products Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India
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- Natural Products Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, 605006, India
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- Natural Products Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, 605014, India.
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Trinh TA, Le TMD, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen TL, Kim J, Huynh DP, Lee DS. pH-temperature Responsive Hydrogel-Mediated Delivery of Exendin-4 Encapsulated Chitosan Nanospheres for Sustained Therapeutic Efficacy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300221. [PMID: 37365122 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300221] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) is a chronic, obesity-related, and inflammatory disorder characterize by insulin resistance, inadequate insulin secretion, hyperglycemia, and excessive glucagon secretion. Exendin-4 (EX), a clinically established antidiabetic medication that acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is effective in lowering glucose levels and stimulating insulin secretion while significantly reducing hunger. However, the requirement for multiple daily injections due to EX's short half-life is a significant limitation in its clinical application, leading to high treatment costs and patient inconvenience. To address this issue, an injectable hydrogel system is developed that can provide sustained EX release at the injection site, reducing the need for daily injections. In this study, the electrospray technique is examine to form EX@CS nanospheres by electrostatic interaction between cationic chitosan (CS) and negatively charged EX. These nanospheres are uniformly dispersed in a pH-temperature responsive pentablock copolymer, which forms micelles and undergoes sol-to-gel transition at physiological conditions. Following injection, the hydrogel gradually degraded, exhibiting excellent biocompatibility. The EX@CS nanospheres are subsequently released, maintaining therapeutic levels for over 72 h compared to free EX solution. The findings demonstrate that the pH-temperature responsive hydrogel system containing EX@CS nanospheres can be a promising platform for the treatment of T2D.
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- Thuy An Trinh
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, 0084, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials, Research Center for Polymeric Materials, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, 0084, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Theranostic Macromolecules Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Fauzi AA, Fauza J, Suroto H, Parenrengi MA, Suryaningtyas W, Widiyanti P, Suroto NS, Utomo B, Wahid BDJ, Bella FR, Firda Y. An In Vitro Study of Chitosan-Coated Bovine Pericardium as a Dural Substitute Candidate. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:488. [PMID: 37888153 PMCID: PMC10607121 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14100488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Defects in the dura matter can be caused by head injury, and many cases require neurosurgeons to use artificial dura matter. Bovine pericardium is an option due to its abundant availability, adjustable size and characteristics, and because it has more collagen than porcine or equine pericardia. Nevertheless, the drawback of bovine pericardium is that it has a higher inflammatory effect than other synthetic dura matters. Chitosan has been shown to have a strong anti-inflammatory effect and has good tensile strength; thus, the idea was formulated to use chitosan as a coating for bovine pericardium. This study used decellularized bovine pericardial membranes with 0.5% sodium dodecyl sulphate and coatings containing chitosan at concentrations of 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%. An FTIR test showed the presence of a C=N functional group as a bovine pericardium-chitosan bond. Morphological tests of the 0.25% and 0.5% chitosan concentrations showed standard pore sizes. The highest tensile strength percentage was shown by the membrane with a chitosan concentration of 1%. The highest degradation rate of the membrane was observed on the 7th and 14th days for 0.75% and 1% concentrations, and the lowest swelling ratio was observed for the 0.25% concentration. The highest level of cell viability was found for 0.75% chitosan. The bovine pericardium membrane with a 0.75% concentration chitosan coating was considered the optimal sample for use as artificial dura matter.
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- Asra Al Fauzi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Study Program, Department of Physic, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (P.W.); (Y.F.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya 60131, Indonesia; (J.F.); (M.A.P.); (W.S.); (N.S.S.); (B.D.J.W.); (F.R.B.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Study Program, Department of Physic, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia; (P.W.); (Y.F.)
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Egorov AR, Kirichuk AA, Rubanik VV, Rubanik VV, Tskhovrebov AG, Kritchenkov AS. Chitosan and Its Derivatives: Preparation and Antibacterial Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6076. [PMID: 37763353 PMCID: PMC10532898 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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This comprehensive review illuminates the various methods of chitosan extraction, its antibacterial properties, and its multifarious applications in diverse sectors. We delve into chemical, physical, biological, hybrid, and green extraction techniques, each of which presents unique advantages and disadvantages. The choice of method is dictated by multiple variables, including the desired properties of chitosan, resource availability, cost, and environmental footprint. We explore the intricate relationship between chitosan's antibacterial activity and its properties, such as cationic density, molecular weight, water solubility, and pH. Furthermore, we spotlight the burgeoning applications of chitosan-based materials like films, nanoparticles, nonwoven materials, and hydrogels across the food, biomedical, and agricultural sectors. The review concludes by highlighting the promising future of chitosan, underpinned by technological advancements and growing sustainability consciousness. However, the critical challenges of optimizing chitosan's production for sustainability and efficiency remain to be tackled.
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- Anton R. Egorov
- Department of Human Ecology and Biolementology, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198 Moscow, Russia; (A.R.E.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Department of Human Ecology and Biolementology, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198 Moscow, Russia; (A.R.E.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.); (V.V.R.J.)
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- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.); (V.V.R.J.)
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- Department of Human Ecology and Biolementology, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198 Moscow, Russia; (A.R.E.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
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- Department of Human Ecology and Biolementology, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198 Moscow, Russia; (A.R.E.); (A.A.K.); (A.G.T.)
- Institute of Technical Acoustics NAS of Belarus, Ludnikova Prosp. 13, 210009 Vitebsk, Belarus; (V.V.R.); (V.V.R.J.)
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Fei F, Yao H, Wang Y, Wei J. Graphene Oxide/RhPTH(1-34)/Polylactide Composite Nanofibrous Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065799. [PMID: 36982876 PMCID: PMC10058038 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Polylactide (PLA) is one of the most promising polymers that has been widely used for the repair of damaged tissues due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. PLA composites with multiple properties, such as mechanical properties and osteogenesis, have been widely investigated. Herein, PLA/graphene oxide (GO)/parathyroid hormone (rhPTH(1-34)) nanofiber membranes were prepared using a solution electrospinning method. The tensile strength of the PLA/GO/rhPTH(1-34) membranes was 2.64 MPa, nearly 110% higher than that of a pure PLA sample (1.26 MPa). The biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation test demonstrated that the addition of GO did not markedly affect the biocompatibility of PLA, and the alkaline phosphatase activity of PLA/GO/rhPTH(1-34) membranes was about 2.3-times that of PLA. These results imply that the PLA/GO/rhPTH(1-34) composite membrane may be a candidate material for bone tissue engineering.
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- Fan Fei
- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang 330006, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang 330006, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang 330006, China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang 330006, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Nanchang 330006, China
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Uhljar LÉ, Ambrus R. Electrospinning of Potential Medical Devices (Wound Dressings, Tissue Engineering Scaffolds, Face Masks) and Their Regulatory Approach. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:417. [PMID: 36839739 PMCID: PMC9965305 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Electrospinning is the simplest and most widely used technology for producing ultra-thin fibers. During electrospinning, the high voltage causes a thin jet to be launched from the liquid polymer and then deposited onto the grounded collector. Depending on the type of the fluid, solution and melt electrospinning are distinguished. The morphology and physicochemical properties of the produced fibers depend on many factors, which can be categorized into three groups: process parameters, material properties, and ambient parameters. In the biomedical field, electrospun nanofibers have a wide variety of applications ranging from medication delivery systems to tissue engineering scaffolds and soft electronics. Many of these showed promising results for potential use as medical devices in the future. Medical devices are used to cure, prevent, or diagnose diseases without the presence of any active pharmaceutical ingredients. The regulation of conventional medical devices is strict and carefully controlled; however, it is not yet properly defined in the case of nanotechnology-made devices. This review is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview on electrospinning through several examples, while the second part focuses on developments in the field of electrospun medical devices. Additionally, the relevant regulatory framework is summarized at the end of this paper.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvös Street 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Alexeeva O, Olkhov A, Konstantinova M, Podmasterev V, Tretyakov I, Petrova T, Koryagina O, Lomakin S, Siracusa V, Iordanskii AL. Improvement of the Structure and Physicochemical Properties of Polylactic Acid Films by Addition of Glycero-(9,10-trioxolane)-Trialeate. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:3478. [PMID: 36080553 PMCID: PMC9460106 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Glycero-(9,10-trioxolane)-trioleate (ozonide of oleic acid triglyceride, OTOA) was introduced into polylactic acid (PLA) films in amounts of 5, 10, 30, 50, and 70% w/w. The morphological, mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of PLA films after the OTOA addition were studied. The morphological analysis of the films showed that the addition of OTOA increased the diameter of PLA spherulites and, as a consequence, increased the proportion of amorphous regions in PLA films. A study of the thermodynamic properties of PLA films by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) demonstrated a decrease in the glass transition temperature of the films with an increase in the OTOA content. According to DSC and XRD data, the degree of crystallinity of the PLA films showed a tendency to decrease with an increase in the OTOA content in the films, which could be accounted for the plasticizing effect of OTOA. The PLA film with 10% OTOA content was characterized by good smoothness, hydrophobicity, and optimal mechanical properties. Thus, while maintaining high tensile strength of 21 MPa, PLA film with 10% OTOA showed increased elasticity with 26% relative elongation at break, as compared to the 2.7% relative elongation for pristine PLA material. In addition, DMA method showed that PLA film with 10% OTOA exhibits increased strength characteristics in the dynamic load mode. The resulting film materials based on optimized PLA/OTOA compositions could be used in various packaging and biomedical applications.
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- Olga Alexeeva
- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Academic Department of Innovational Materials and Technologies Chemistry, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 117997 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemical Science (DSC), University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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de Melo CCDSB, Cassiano FB, Bronze-Uhle ÉS, Stuani VDT, Bordini EAF, Gallinari MDO, de Souza Costa CA, Soares DG. Mineral-induced bubbling effect and biomineralization as strategies to create highly porous and bioactive scaffolds for dentin tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:1757-1770. [PMID: 35138034 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The objective of the study was to assess the biological and mechanical characteristics of chitosan-based scaffolds enriched by mineral phases and biomineralized in simulated body fluid (SBF) as a possible biomaterial for dentin regeneration. Thus, porous chitosan scaffolds were prepared by the mineral-induced bubbling-effect technique and subjected to biomineralization to create biomimetic scaffolds for dentin tissue engineering. Suspensions containing calcium hydroxide, nanohydroxyapatite, or β-tricalcium phosphate were added to the chitosan (CH) solution and subjected to gradual freezing and freeze-drying to obtain CHCa, CHnHA, and CHβTCP porous scaffolds, respectively, by the bubbling effect. Then, scaffolds were incubated in SBF for 5 days at 37°C, under constant stirring, to promote calcium-phosphate (CaP) biomineralization. Scanning electron microscopy revealed increased pore size and porosity degree on mineral-containing scaffolds, with CHCa and CHnHA presenting as round, well-distributed, and with an interconnected pore network. Nevertheless, incubation in SBF disrupted the porous architecture, except for CHCaSBF , leading to the deposition of CaP coverage, confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analyses. All mineral-containing and SBF-treated formulations presented controlled degradation profiles and released calcium throughout 28 days. When human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) were seeded onto scaffold structures, the porous and interconnected architecture of CHCa, CHnHA, and CHCaSBF allowed cells to infiltrate and spread throughout the scaffold structure, whereas in other formulations cells were dispersed or agglomerated. It was possible to determine a positive effect on cell proliferation and odontogenic differentiation for mineral-containing formulations, intensely improved by biomineralization. A significant increase in mineralized matrix deposition (by 8.4 to 18.9 times) was observed for CHCaSBF , CHnHASBF , and CHβTCPSBF in comparison with plain CH. The bioactive effect on odontoblastic marker expression (ALP activity and mineralized matrix) was also observed for HDPCs continuously cultivated with conditioned medium obtained from scaffolds. Therefore, biomineralization of chitosan scaffolds containing different mineral phases was responsible for increasing the capacity for mineralized matrix deposition by pulpal cells, with potential for use in dentin tissue engineering.
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- Camila Correa da Silva Braga de Melo
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, Univ. Estadual Paulista-UNESP, Araraquara School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, Univ. Estadual Paulista-UNESP, Araraquara School of Dentistry, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Sao Paulo University-USP, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Levodopa-Loaded 3D-Printed Poly (Lactic) Acid/Chitosan Neural Tissue Scaffold as a Promising Drug Delivery System for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112210727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, develops due to decreased dopamine levels in the basal ganglia. Levodopa, a dopamine precursor used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, can be used as a drug delivery system. This study presents an approach to the use of 3D-printed levodopa-loaded neural tissue scaffolds produced with polylactic acid (PLA) and chitosan (CS) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Surface morphology and pore sizes were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Average pore sizes of 100–200 µm were found to be ideal for tissue engineering scaffolds, allowing cell penetration but not drastically altering the mechanical properties. It was observed that the swelling and weight loss behaviors of the scaffolds increased after the addition of CS to the PLA. Levodopa was released from the 3D-printed scaffolds in a controlled manner for 14 days, according to a Fickian diffusion mechanism. Mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs) derived from human adipose tissue were used in MTT analysis, fluorescence microscopy and SEM studies and confirmed adequate biocompatibility. Overall, the obtained results show that PLA/CS 3D-printed scaffolds have an alternative use for the levodopa delivery system for Parkinson’s disease in neural tissue engineering applications.
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Júnior AF, Ribeiro CA, Leyva ME, Marques PS, Soares CRJ, Alencar de Queiroz AA. Biophysical properties of electrospun chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) nanofibrous scaffolds loaded with chondroitin sulfate and silver nanoparticles. J Biomater Appl 2021; 36:1098-1110. [PMID: 34601887 DOI: 10.1177/08853282211046418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this work was to study the biophysical properties of the chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) (CH-g-PLA) nanofibers loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and chondroitin-4-sulfate (C4S). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers were manufactured using the electrospinning technique. The microstructure of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers was investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. ATR-FTIR and 1H-NMR confirm the CH grafting successfully by PLA with a substitution degree of 33.4%. The SEM measurement results indicated apparently smooth nanofibers having a diameter range of 340 ± 18 nm with porosity of 89 ± 3.08% and an average pore area of 0.27 μm2. UV-Vis and XRD suggest that silver nanoparticles with the size distribution of 30 nm were successfully incorporated into the electrospun nanofibers. The water contact angle of 12.8 ± 2.7° reveals the hydrophilic nature of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers has been improved by C4S. The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers are found to release ions Ag+ at a concentration level capable of rendering an antimicrobial efficacy. Gram-positive bacteria (S.aureus) were more sensitive to CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S than Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers exhibited no cytotoxicity to the L-929 fibroblast cells, suggesting cytocompatibility. Fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that C4S promotes the adhesion and proliferation of fibroblast cells onto electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers.
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- Alexandre F Júnior
- Doctorate Post-graduate scholarship in Materials for Engineering/Biomaterials (CAPES), 28094Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- Doctorate Post-graduate scholarship in Materials for Engineering/Biomaterials (CAPES), 28094Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- 28094Institute of Physics and Chemistry/Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- 28094Institute of Natural Resources (IRN)/Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Center (CEBIO), 119500Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Olkhov A, Alexeeva O, Konstantinova M, Podmasterev V, Tyubaeva P, Borunova A, Siracusa V, Iordanskii AL. Effect of Glycero-(9,10-trioxolane)-trialeate on the Physicochemical Properties of Non-Woven Polylactic Acid Fiber Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2517. [PMID: 34372120 PMCID: PMC8347465 DOI: 10.3390/polym13152517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Biocompatible glycero (9,10-trioxolane) trioleate (ozonide of oleic acid triglyceride, OTOA) was incorporated into polylactic acid (PLA) fibers by electrospinning and nonwoven PLA mats with 1%, 3% and 5% OTOA content. The morphological, mechanical, thermal and water sorption properties of electrospun PLA mats after the addition of OTOA were studied. A morphological analysis showed that the addition of OTOA increased the average fiber diameter and induced the formation of pores on the fiber surface, leading to an increase in the specific surface area for OTOA-modified PLA fibrous mats. PLA fiber mats with 3% OTOA content were characterized by a highly porous surface morphology, an increased specific surface area and high-water sorption. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyze the thermal properties of the fibrous PLA mats. The glass transition temperatures of the fibers from the PLA-OTOA composites decreased as the OTOA content increased, which was attributed to the plasticizing effect of OTOA. DSC results showed that OTOA aided the PLA amorphization process, thus reducing the crystallinity of the obtained nonwoven PLA-OTOA materials. An analysis of the mechanical properties showed that the tensile strength of electrospun PLA mats was improved by the addition of OTOA. Additionally, fibrous PLA mats with 3% OTOA content showed increased elasticity compared to the pristine PLA material. The obtained porous PLA electrospun fibers with the optimal 3% OTOA content have the potential for various biomedical applications such as drug delivery and in tissue engineering.
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- Anatoliy Olkhov
- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.O.); (M.K.); (V.P.); (P.T.)
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Stremyanny Ln 36, 117997 Moscow, Russia
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.O.); (M.K.); (V.P.); (P.T.)
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.O.); (M.K.); (V.P.); (P.T.)
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.O.); (M.K.); (V.P.); (P.T.)
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- N.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.O.); (M.K.); (V.P.); (P.T.)
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Stremyanny Ln 36, 117997 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Chemical Science (DSC), University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 4, 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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Ferreira FV, Otoni CG, Lopes JH, de Souza LP, Mei LHI, Lona LMF, Lozano K, Lobo AO, Mattoso LHC. Ultrathin polymer fibers hybridized with bioactive ceramics: A review on fundamental pathways of electrospinning towards bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 123:111853. [PMID: 33812570 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Filipe V Ferreira
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering (DEMa), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Fundamental Sciences (IEF), Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), São Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials, BioMatLab, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentation, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Fabrication of tissue-engineered tympanic membrane patches using 3D-Printing technology. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 114:104219. [PMID: 33302170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In recent years, scaffolds produced in 3D printing technology have become more widespread tool due to providing more advantages than traditional methods in tissue engineering applications. In this research, it was aimed to produce patches for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations which caused significant hearing loss by using 3D printing method. Polylactic acid(PLA) scaffolds with Chitosan(CS) and Sodium Alginate(SA) added in various ratios were prepared for artificial eardrum patches. Different amounts of chitosan and sodium alginate added to PLA increased the biocompatibility of the produced scaffolds. The created patches were designed by mimicking the thickness of the natural tympanic membrane thanks to the precision provided by the 3D printed method. The produced scaffolds were analyzed separately for chemical, morphological, mechanical and biocompatibility properties. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy was performed to observe the surface morphology and chemical structure of the scaffolds. Mechanical, thermal and physical properties, swelling and degradation behaviors were examined to fully analyze whole characteristic features of the samples. Cell culture study was also performed to demonstrate the biocompatibility properties of the fabricated scaffolds with human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs). 15 wt % PLA was selected as the control group and among all concentrations of CS and SA, groups containing 3 wt% CS and 3 wt% SA showed significantly superior and favorable features in printing quality. The research continued with these two scaffolds (3 wt% CS, and 3 wt% SA), which showed improved print quality when added to PLA. Overall, these results show that PLA/CS and PLA/SA 3D printed artificial patches have the potential to tissue engineering solutions to repair tympanic membrane perforation for people with hearing loss.
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Xu Y, Liu B, Zou L, Sun C, Li W. Preparation and characterization of PLLA/chitosan-graft-poly (ε-caprolactone) (CS-g-PCL) composite fibrous mats: The microstructure, performance and proliferation assessment. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 162:320-332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ilhan E, Cesur S, Guler E, Topal F, Albayrak D, Guncu MM, Cam ME, Taskin T, Sasmazel HT, Aksu B, Oktar FN, Gunduz O. Development of Satureja cuneifolia-loaded sodium alginate/polyethylene glycol scaffolds produced by 3D-printing technology as a diabetic wound dressing material. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 161:1040-1054. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Demina TS, Kuryanova AS, Bikmulina PY, Aksenova NA, Efremov YM, Khaibullin ZI, Ivanov PL, Kosheleva NV, Timashev PS, Akopova TA. Multicomponent Non-Woven Fibrous Mats with Balanced Processing and Functional Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1911. [PMID: 32854227 PMCID: PMC7563478 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The mimicking of the architectonics of native tissue, biodegradable non-woven fibrous mats is one of the most promising forms of scaffolding for tissue engineering. The key properties needed for their successful application in vivo, such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, morphology, mechanical properties, etc., rely on their composition and appropriate 3D structure. A multicomponent system based on biodegradable synthetic (polycaprolactone, oligo-/polylactide) and natural (chitosan, gelatin) polymers, providing the desired processing characteristics and functionality to non-woven mats fabricated via the electrospinning technique, was developed. The solid-state reactive blending of these components provided a one-step synthesis of amphiphilic graft copolymer with an ability to form stable ultra-fine dispersions in chlorinated solvents, which could be successfully used as casting solvents for the electrospinning technique. The synthesized graft copolymer was analyzed with the aim of fractional analysis, dynamic laser scattering, FTIR-spectroscopy and DSC. Casting solution characteristics, namely viscosity, surface tension, and electroconductivity, as well as electrospinning parameters, were studied and optimized. The morphology, chemical structure of the surface layer, mechanical properties and cytocompatibility were analyzed to confirm the appropriate functionality of the formed fibrous materials as scaffolds for tissue engineering.
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- Tatiana S. Demina
- Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS), 70 Profsoyuznaya st., 117393 Moscow, Russia; (Z.I.K.); (P.L.I.); (T.A.A.)
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
- Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina st., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
- Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina st., 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
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- Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS), 70 Profsoyuznaya st., 117393 Moscow, Russia; (Z.I.K.); (P.L.I.); (T.A.A.)
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- Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS), 70 Profsoyuznaya st., 117393 Moscow, Russia; (Z.I.K.); (P.L.I.); (T.A.A.)
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- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 12-1, Leninskie Gory, 119234 Moscow, Russia;
- FSBSI “Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology”, 8, Baltiyskaya st., 125315 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 8-2 Trubetskaya st., 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.K.); (P.Y.B.); (N.A.A.); (Y.M.E.); (P.S.T.)
- Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina st., 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-3 Leninskiye Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS), 70 Profsoyuznaya st., 117393 Moscow, Russia; (Z.I.K.); (P.L.I.); (T.A.A.)
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Electrospun chitosan membranes containing bioactive and therapeutic agents for enhanced wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 156:153-170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Thomas MS, Pillai PKS, Faria M, Cordeiro N, Kailas L, Kalarikkal N, Thomas S, Pothen LA. Polylactic acid/nano chitosan composite fibers and their morphological, physical characterization for the removal of cadmium(II) from water. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Merin S. Thomas
- International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
- Department of ChemistryMar Thoma College Tiruvalla India
- Department of ChemistryC.M.S. College Kottayam India
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- International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
- Food and Bioproduct SciencesUniversity of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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- Faculty of Exact Science and EngineeringUniversity of Madeira Funchal Portugal
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- Faculty of Exact Science and EngineeringUniversity of Madeira Funchal Portugal
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- Materials and Surface Science InstituteUniversity of Limerick Limerick Ireland
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- International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
- School of Pure and Applied PhysicsMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
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- International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
- School of Chemical SciencesMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
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- International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and NanotechnologyMahatma Gandhi University Kottayam India
- Department of ChemistryC.M.S. College Kottayam India
- Department of ChemistryBishop Moore College Kallumala India
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Coimbra P, Coelho MS, Gamelas JA. Surface characterization of polysaccharide scaffolds by inverse gas chromatography regarding application in tissue engineering. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.6693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Patrícia Coimbra
- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPFUniversity of Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPFUniversity of Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPFUniversity of Coimbra Coimbra Portugal
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Multi-scale investigation on the phase miscibility of polylactic acid/o-carboxymethyl chitosan blends. POLYMER 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2019.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Multi-Functional Electrospun Nanofibers from Polymer Blends for Scaffold Tissue Engineering. FIBERS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/fib7070066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Electrospinning and polymer blending have been the focus of research and the industry for their versatility, scalability, and potential applications across many different fields. In tissue engineering, nanofiber scaffolds composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a mixture of both have been reported. This review reports recent advances in polymer blended scaffolds for tissue engineering and the fabrication of functional scaffolds by electrospinning. A brief theory of electrospinning and the general setup as well as modifications used are presented. Polymer blends, including blends with natural polymers, synthetic polymers, mixture of natural and synthetic polymers, and nanofiller systems, are discussed in detail and reviewed.
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