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Gharibshahian M, Salehi M, Kamalabadi-Farahani M, Alizadeh M. Magnesium-oxide-enhanced bone regeneration: 3D-printing of gelatin-coated composite scaffolds with sustained Rosuvastatin release. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:130995. [PMID: 38521323 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130995] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Critical-size bone defects are one of the main challenges in bone tissue regeneration that determines the need to use angiogenic and osteogenic agents. Rosuvastatin (RSV) is a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs with osteogenic potential. Magnesium oxide (MgO) is an angiogenesis component affecting apatite formation. This study aims to evaluate 3D-printed Polycaprolactone/β-tricalcium phosphate/nano-hydroxyapatite/ MgO (PCL/β-TCP/nHA/MgO) scaffolds as a carrier for MgO and RSV in bone regeneration. For this purpose, PCL/β-TCP/nHA/MgO scaffolds were fabricated with a 3D-printing method and coated with gelatin and RSV. The biocompatibility and osteogenicity of scaffolds were examined with MTT, ALP, and Alizarin red staining. Finally, the scaffolds were implanted in a bone defect of rat's calvaria, and tissue regeneration was investigated after 3 months. Our results showed that the simultaneous presence of RSV and MgO improved biocompatibility, wettability, degradation rate, and ALP activity but decreased mechanical strength. PCL/β-TCP/nHA/MgO/gelatin-RSV scaffolds produced sustained release of MgO and RSV within 30 days. CT images showed that PCL/β-TCP/nHA/MgO/gelatin-RSV scaffolds filled approximately 86.83 + 4.9 % of the defects within 3 months and improved angiogenesis, woven bone, and osteogenic genes expression. These results indicate the potential of PCL/β-TCP/nHA/MgO/gelatin-RSV scaffolds as a promising tool for bone regeneration and clinical trials.
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- Maliheh Gharibshahian
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Zhang A, Wong JKU, Redzikultsava K, Baldry M, Alavi SK, Wang Z, van Koten E, Weiss A, Bilek M, Yeo GC, Akhavan B. A cost-effective and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell expansion platform with internal plasma-activated biofunctional interfaces. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100727. [PMID: 37529421 PMCID: PMC10388840 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) used for clinical applications require in vitro expansion to achieve therapeutically relevant numbers. However, conventional planar cell expansion approaches using tissue culture vessels are inefficient, costly, and can trigger MSC phenotypic and functional decline. Here we present a one-step dry plasma process to modify the internal surfaces of three-dimensional (3D) printed, high surface area to volume ratio (high-SA:V) porous scaffolds as platforms for stem cell expansion. To address the long-lasting challenge of uniform plasma treatment within the micrometre-sized pores of scaffolds, we developed a packed bed plasma immersion ion implantation (PBPI3) technology by which plasma is ignited inside porous materials for homogeneous surface activation. COMSOL Multiphysics simulations support our experimental data and provide insights into the role of electrical field and pressure distribution in plasma ignition. Spatial surface characterisation inside scaffolds demonstrates the homogeneity of PBPI3 activation. The PBPI3 treatment induces radical-containing chemical structures that enable the covalent attachment of biomolecules via a simple, non-toxic, single-step incubation process. We showed that PBPI3-treated scaffolds biofunctionalised with fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) significantly promoted the expansion of MSCs, preserved cell phenotypic expression, and multipotency, while reducing the usage of costly growth factor supplements. This breakthrough PBPI3 technology can be applied to a wide range of 3D polymeric porous scaffolds, paving the way towards developing new biomimetic interfaces for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Anyu Zhang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Precision Medicine Program, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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Chakraborty S, Katsifis G, Roohani I, Boyer C, McKenzie D, Willcox MDP, Chen R, Kumar N. Electrostatic and Covalent Binding of an Antibacterial Polymer to Hydroxyapatite for Protection against Escherichia coli Colonization. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5045. [PMID: 37512322 PMCID: PMC10385198 DOI: 10.3390/ma16145045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Orthopedic-device-related infections are notorious for causing physical and psychological trauma to patients suffering from them. Traditional methods of treating these infections have relied heavily on antibiotics and are becoming ineffectual due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Mimics of antimicrobial peptides have emerged as exciting alternatives due to their favorable antibacterial properties and lack of propensity for generating resistant bacteria. In this study, the efficacy of an antibacterial polymer as a coating material for hydroxyapatite and glass surfaces, two materials with wide ranging application in orthopedics and the biomedical sciences, is demonstrated. Both physical and covalent modes of attachment of the polymer to these materials were explored. Polymer attachment to the material surfaces was confirmed via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and contact angle measurements. The modified surfaces exhibited significant antibacterial activity against the Gram-negative bacterium E. coli, and the activity was retained for a prolonged period on the surfaces of the covalently modified materials.
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Pillai RR, Thomas V. Plasma Surface Engineering of Natural and Sustainable Polymeric Derivatives and Their Potential Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:400. [PMID: 36679280 PMCID: PMC9863272 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Recently, natural as well as synthetic polymers have been receiving significant attention as candidates to replace non-renewable materials. With the exponential developments in the world each day, the collateral damage to the environment is incessant. Increased demands for reducing pollution and energy consumption are the driving force behind the research related to surface-modified natural fibers (NFs), polymers, and various derivatives of them such as natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Natural fibers have received special attention for industrial applications due to their favorable characteristics, such as low cost, abundance, light weight, and biodegradable nature. Even though NFs offer many potential applications, they still face some challenges in terms of durability, strength, and processing. Many of these have been addressed by various surface modification methodologies and compositing with polymers. Among different surface treatment strategies, low-temperature plasma (LTP) surface treatment has recently received special attention for tailoring surface properties of different materials, including NFs and synthetic polymers, without affecting any of the bulk properties of these materials. Hence, it is very important to get an overview of the latest developments in this field. The present article attempts to give an overview of different materials such as NFs, synthetic polymers, and composites. Special attention was placed on the low-temperature plasma-based surface engineering of these materials for diverse applications, which include but are not limited to environmental remediation, packaging, biomedical devices, and sensor development.
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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Coffi Dit Gleize K, Tran CTH, Waterhouse A, Bilek MMM, Wickham SFJ. Plasma Activation of Microplates Optimized for One-Step Reagent-Free Immobilization of DNA and Protein. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:343-356. [PMID: 36550613 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Activated microplates are widely used in biological assays and cell culture to immobilize biomolecules, either through passive physical adsorption or covalent cross-linking. Covalent attachment gives greater stability in complex biological mixtures. However, current multistep chemical activation methods add complexity and cost, require specific functional groups, and can introduce cytotoxic chemicals that affect downstream cellular applications. Here, we show a method for one-step linker-free activation of microplates by energetic ions from plasma for covalent immobilization of DNA and protein. Two types of energetic ion plasma treatment were shown to be effective: plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) and plasma-activated coating (PAC). This is the first time that PIII and PAC have been reported in microwell plates with nonflat geometry. We confirm that the plasma treatment generates radical-activated surfaces at the bottom of wells despite potential shadowing from the walls. Comprehensive surface characterization studies were used to compare the PIII and PAC microplate surface composition, wettability, radical density, optical properties, stability, and biomolecule immobilization density. PAC plates were found to have more nitrogen and lower radical density and were more hydrophobic and more stable over 3 months than PIII plates. Optimal conditions were obtained for high-density DNA (PAC, 0 or 21% nitrogen, pH 3-4) and streptavidin (PAC, 21% nitrogen, pH 5-7) binding while retaining optical properties required for typical high-throughput biochemical microplate assays, such as low autofluorescence and high transparency. DNA hybridization and protein activity of immobilized molecules were confirmed. We show that PAC activation allows for high-density covalent immobilization of functional DNA and protein in a single step on both 96- and 384-well plates without specific linker chemistry. These microplates could be used in the future to bind other user-selected ligands in a wide range of applications, for example, for solid phase polymerase chain reaction and stem cell culture and differentiation.
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- The Heart Research Institute, The University of Sydney, Newtown 2042, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Tissue regenerative solutions for musculoskeletal disorders have become increasingly important with a growing aged population. Current growth factor treatments often require high dosages with the potential for off-target effects. Growth factor immobilization strategies offer approaches towards alleviating these concerns. This review summarizes current growth factor immobilization techniques (encapsulation, affinity interactions, and covalent binding) and the effects of immobilization on growth factor loading, release, and bioactivity. RECENT FINDINGS The breadth of immobilization techniques based on encapsulation, affinity, and covalent binding offer multiple methods to improve the therapeutic efficacy of growth factors by controlling bioactivity and release. Growth factor immobilization strategies have evolved to more complex systems with the capacity to load and release multiple growth factors with spatiotemporal control. The advancements in immobilization strategies allow for development of new, complex musculoskeletal tissue treatment strategies with improved spatiotemporal control of loading, release, and bioactivity.
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- Joseph J Pearson
- W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, 313 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, 313 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
- Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, 315 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
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Loyez M, DeRosa MC, Caucheteur C, Wattiez R. Overview and emerging trends in optical fiber aptasensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 196:113694. [PMID: 34637994 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Optical fiber biosensors have attracted growing interest over the last decade and quickly became a key enabling technology, especially for the detection of biomarkers at extremely low concentrations and in small volumes. Among the many and recent fiber-optic sensing amenities, aptamers-based sensors have shown unequalled performances in terms of ease of production, specificity, and sensitivity. The immobilization of small and highly stable bioreceptors such as DNA has bolstered their use for the most varied applications e.g., medical diagnosis, food safety and environmental monitoring. This review highlights the recent advances in aptamer-based optical fiber biosensors. An in-depth analysis of the literature summarizes different fiber-optic structures and biochemical strategies for molecular detection and immobilization of receptors over diverse surfaces. In this review, we analyze the features offered by those sensors and discuss about the next challenges to be addressed. This overview investigates both biochemical and optical parameters, drawing the guiding lines for forthcoming innovations and prospects in this ever-growing field of research.
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- Médéric Loyez
- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Avenue du Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium; Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium.
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- Department of Chemistry, 203 Steacie Building, Carleton University, 1125, Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Avenue du Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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Chakraborty A, Jasieniak M, Coad BR, Griesser HJ. Candida albicans Can Survive Antifungal Surface Coatings on Surfaces with Microcone Topography. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7769-7778. [PMID: 35006760 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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This study demonstrates the ability of Candida albicans, a medically significant human fungal pathogen, to minimize contact with an antifungal surface coating that on a flat surface is lethal on contact by growing on and between micron-sized surface topographical features, thus minimizing the contact area. Scanning electron microscopy showed that cells contacting the "floor" between microcones were killed, whereas cells attached to microcones survived and formed hyphal filaments. These spanned space between cones and avoided contact with the flat surface in-between cones. Thus, fungal cells managed to attach and grow despite the antifungal coating. This ability of Candida albicans to exploit topography features to minimize surface contact yet utilize the solid surface for anchoring reduces the effectiveness of the grafted antifungal surface coating. This suggests that biomedical devices with rough surfaces might be more challenging to protect against fungal biofilm formation via application of an antifungal coating.
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- Argha Chakraborty
- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.,Cooperative Research Centre for Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.,Cooperative Research Centre for Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.,School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, University of Adelaide, Urrbrae, South Australia 5064, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.,Cooperative Research Centre for Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia
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Carette X, Mincheva R, Herbin M, Cabecas Segura P, Wattiez R, Noirfalise X, Thai C, Leclere P, Godfroid T, Boudifa M, Kerdjoudj H, Jolois O, Raquez JM. Microwave Atmospheric Plasma: A Versatile and Fast Way to Confer Antimicrobial Activity toward Direct Chitosan Immobilization onto Poly(lactic acid) Substrate. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7445-7455. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Xavier Carette
- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), University of Mons, Place du Parc, 23, B-7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), University of Mons, Place du Parc, 23, B-7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of chemistry of plasma-surface interaction (ChIPS), University of Mons, 23 Place du Parc, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
- Materia-Nova Research Center, Parc Initialis, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Department of Proteomics and Microbiology, University of Mons, 23 Place du Parc, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Department of Proteomics and Microbiology, University of Mons, 23 Place du Parc, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of chemistry of plasma-surface interaction (ChIPS), University of Mons, 23 Place du Parc, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
- Materia-Nova Research Center, Parc Initialis, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials (CMN), University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials (CMN), University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of chemistry of plasma-surface interaction (ChIPS), University of Mons, 23 Place du Parc, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Centre du textile Belge (CENTEXBEL), 4460 Grâce-Hollogne, Belgium
- CRITT-MDTS, 08000 Charleville-Mézières, France
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials (CMN), University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- EA 4691 Biomatériaux et Inflammation en Site Osseux (BIOS), SFR CAP Santé (FED4231), Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51097 Reims, France
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), University of Mons, Place du Parc, 23, B-7000, Mons, Belgium
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Chandrasekar K, Farrugia BL, Johnson L, Marks D, Irving D, Elgundi Z, Lau K, Kim HN, Rnjak‐Kovacina J, Bilek MM, Whitelock JM, Lord MS. Effect of Recombinant Human Perlecan Domain V Tethering Method on Protein Orientation and Blood Contacting Activity on Polyvinyl Chloride. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100388. [PMID: 33890424 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100388] [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] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Surface modification of biomaterials is a promising approach to control biofunctionality while retaining the bulk biomaterial properties. Perlecan is the major proteoglycan in the vascular basement membrane that supports low levels of platelet adhesion but not activation. Thus, perlecan is a promising bioactive for blood-contacting applications. This study furthers the mechanistic understanding of platelet interactions with perlecan by establishing that platelets utilize domains III and V of the core protein for adhesion. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is functionalized with recombinant human perlecan domain V (rDV) to explore the effect of the tethering method on proteoglycan orientation and bioactivity. Tethering of rDV to PVC is achieved via either physisorption or covalent attachment via plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) treatment. Both methods of rDV tethering reduce platelet adhesion and activation compared to the pristine PVC, however, the mechanisms are unique for each tethering method. Physisorption of rDV on PVC orientates the molecule to hinder access to the integrin-binding region, which inhibits platelet adhesion. In contrast, PIII treatment orientates rDV to allow access to the integrin-binding region, which is rendered antiadhesive to platelets via the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain. These effects demonstrate the potential of rDV biofunctionalization to modulate platelet interactions for blood contacting applications.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Melbourne School of Engineering The University of Melbourne Melbourne VIC 3010 Australia
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- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia
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- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia
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- Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- The Charles Perkins Centre University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
- School of Physics University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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Artigues M, Gilabert-Porres J, Texidó R, Borrós S, Abellà J, Colominas S. Analytical Parameters of a Novel Glucose Biosensor Based on Grafted PFM as a Covalent Immobilization Technique. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:4185. [PMID: 34207185 PMCID: PMC8235154 DOI: 10.3390/s21124185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bioanalytical methods, in particular electrochemical biosensors, are increasingly used in different industrial sectors due to their simplicity, low cost, and fast response. However, to be able to reliably use this type of device, it is necessary to undertake in-depth evaluation of their fundamental analytical parameters. In this work, analytical parameters of an amperometric biosensor based on covalent immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOx) were evaluated. GOx was immobilized using plasma-grafted pentafluorophenyl methacrylate (pgPFM) as an anchor onto a tailored HEMA-co-EGDA hydrogel that coats a titanium dioxide nanotubes array (TiO2NTAs). Finally, chitosan was used to protect the enzyme molecules. The biosensor offered outstanding analytical parameters: repeatability (RSD = 1.7%), reproducibility (RSD = 1.3%), accuracy (deviation = 4.8%), and robustness (RSD = 2.4%). In addition, the Ti/TiO2NTAs/ppHEMA-co-EGDA/pgPFM/GOx/Chitosan biosensor showed good long-term stability; after 20 days, it retained 89% of its initial sensitivity. Finally, glucose concentrations of different food samples were measured and compared using an official standard method (HPLC). Deviation was lower than 10% in all measured samples. Therefore, the developed biosensor can be considered to be a reliable analytical tool for quantification measurements.
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- Margalida Artigues
- Electrochemical Methods Laboratory-Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (M.A.); (J.A.)
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- Tractivus SL, Via Augusta, 394, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (J.G.-P.); (R.T.); (S.B.)
- Grup d’Enginyeria de Materials (GEMAT) at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
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- Tractivus SL, Via Augusta, 394, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (J.G.-P.); (R.T.); (S.B.)
- Grup d’Enginyeria de Materials (GEMAT) at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
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- Tractivus SL, Via Augusta, 394, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (J.G.-P.); (R.T.); (S.B.)
- Grup d’Enginyeria de Materials (GEMAT) at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER-BBN, Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, 500018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Electrochemical Methods Laboratory-Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (M.A.); (J.A.)
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- Electrochemical Methods Laboratory-Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta, 390, 08017 Barcelona, Spain; (M.A.); (J.A.)
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Salva ML, Rocca M, Niemeyer CM, Delamarche E. Methods for immobilizing receptors in microfluidic devices: A review. MICRO AND NANO ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mne.2021.100085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ma C, Nikiforov A, De Geyter N, Dai X, Morent R, Ostrikov KK. Future antiviral polymers by plasma processing. Prog Polym Sci 2021; 118:101410. [PMID: 33967350 PMCID: PMC8085113 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is largely threatening global public health, social stability, and economy. Efforts of the scientific community are turning to this global crisis and should present future preventative measures. With recent trends in polymer science that use plasma to activate and enhance the functionalities of polymer surfaces by surface etching, surface grafting, coating and activation combined with recent advances in understanding polymer-virus interactions at the nanoscale, it is promising to employ advanced plasma processing for smart antiviral applications. This trend article highlights the innovative and emerging directions and approaches in plasma-based surface engineering to create antiviral polymers. After introducing the unique features of plasma processing of polymers, novel plasma strategies that can be applied to engineer polymers with antiviral properties are presented and critically evaluated. The challenges and future perspectives of exploiting the unique plasma-specific effects to engineer smart polymers with virus-capture, virus-detection, virus-repelling, and/or virus-inactivation functionalities for biomedical applications are analysed and discussed.
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Key Words
- ACE2, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2
- Antiviral polymers
- BSA, bovine serum albumin
- CF4, tetrafluoromethane
- COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019
- DC, direct current
- H2, hydrogen
- HBV, hepatitis B virus
- HMDSO, hexamethyldisiloxane
- IPNpp, plasma polymerized isopentyl nitrite
- MERS-CoV, middle east respiratory syndrome
- MW, microwave
- NO, nitric oxide
- PC, polycarbonate
- PDMS, polydimethylsiloxane
- PECVD, plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition
- PEG, polyethene glycol
- PET, polyethene terephthalate
- PFM, pentafluorophenyl methacrylate
- PP, polypropylene
- PPE, personal protective equipment
- PS, polystyrene
- PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene
- PVC, polyvinyl chloride
- REF, reference
- RF, radio frequency
- RONS, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
- RSV, respiratory syncytial virus
- RT-PCR, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction
- RV, rhinovirus
- SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
- SEM, scanning electron microscopy
- TEOS-O2, tetraethyl orthosilicate and oxygen
- UV, ultraviolet
- WCA, water contact angle
- plasma processing
- surface modification
- ΔD, the variation of the dissipation
- Δf, the frequency shift
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- Chuanlong Ma
- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, B4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, B4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, B4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, B4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- School of Chemistry and Physics and QUT Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, Australia
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Formulations for Bacteriophage Therapy and the Potential Uses of Immobilization. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14040359. [PMID: 33924739 PMCID: PMC8069877 DOI: 10.3390/ph14040359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is becoming increasingly problematic in the treatment of bacterial diseases. This has led to bacteriophages receiving increased attention as an alternative form of treatment. Phages are effective at targeting and killing bacterial strains of interest and have yielded encouraging results when administered as part of a tailored treatment to severely ill patients as a last resort. Despite this, success in clinical trials has not always been as forthcoming, with several high-profile trials failing to demonstrate the efficacy of phage preparations in curing diseases of interest. Whilst this may be in part due to reasons surrounding poor phage selection and a lack of understanding of the underlying disease, there is growing consensus that future success in clinical trials will depend on effective delivery of phage therapeutics to the area of infection. This can be achieved using bacteriophage formulations instead of purely liquid preparations. Several encapsulation-based strategies can be applied to produce phage formulations and encouraging results have been observed with respect to efficacy as well as long term phage stability. Immobilization-based approaches have generally been neglected for the production of phage therapeutics but could also offer a viable alternative.
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Cho Y, Lee M, Park S, Kim Y, Lee E, Im SG. A Versatile Surface Modification Method via Vapor-phase Deposited Functional Polymer Films for Biomedical Device Applications. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2021; 26:165-178. [PMID: 33821132 PMCID: PMC8013202 DOI: 10.1007/s12257-020-0269-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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For last two decades, the demand for precisely engineered three-dimensional structures has increased continuously for the developments of biomaterials. With the recent advances in micro- and nano-fabrication techniques, various devices with complex surface geometries have been devised and produced in the pharmaceutical and medical fields for various biomedical applications including drug delivery and biosensors. These advanced biomaterials have been designed to mimic the natural environments of tissues more closely and to enhance the performance for their corresponding biomedical applications. One of the important aspects in the rational design of biomaterials is how to configure the surface of the biomedical devices for better control of the chemical and physical properties of the bioactive surfaces without compromising their bulk characteristics. In this viewpoint, it of critical importance to secure a versatile method to modify the surface of various biomedical devices. Recently, a vapor phase method, termed initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) has emerged as damage-free method highly beneficial for the conformal deposition of various functional polymer films onto many kinds of micro- and nano-structured surfaces without restrictions on the substrate material or geometry, which is not trivial to achieve by conventional solution-based surface functionalization methods. With proper structural design, the functional polymer thin film via iCVD can impart required functionality to the biomaterial surfaces while maintaining the fine structure thereon. We believe the iCVD technique can be not only a valuable approach towards fundamental cell-material studies, but also of great importance as a platform technology to extend to other prospective biomaterial designs and material interface modifications for biomedical applications.
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- Younghak Cho
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced of Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141 Korea
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Yang S, Tran C, Whiteley GS, Glasbey T, Kriel FH, McKenzie DR, Manos J, Das T. Covalent Immobilization of N-Acetylcysteine on a Polyvinyl Chloride Substrate Prevents Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:13023-13033. [PMID: 33079548 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance at surgical implant sites result in high morbidity and mortality. Identifying novel molecules that inhibit biofilm formation to coat surgical biomaterials is essential. One such compound is N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a potent antioxidant precursor for glutathione, necessary in mammalian cells and known to disrupt/prevent biofilms. In this study, NAC was covalently immobilized onto functionalized polyvinyl chloride surfaces using plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) treatment that achieves covalent binding without the need for linker groups. NAC immobilization was characterized using water contact angles, Fourier-transform infrared, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques. Bacterial viability and biofilm formation on NAC surfaces were assessed using resazurin assays, phase contrast microscopy, and colony counting experiments. Effect of NAC on bacterial polysaccharide production and DNA cleaving was investigated using the phenol-sulfuric acid method and the Qubit fluorometer. Surface thermodynamics between the NAC coating and bacterial cells were measured using the Lewis acid-base method. Surface characterization techniques demonstrated superficial changes after PIII treatment and subsequent covalent NAC immobilization. NAC-coated surfaces significantly reduced biofilm viability and the presence of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. NAC also decreased polysaccharide production and degraded DNA. This led to unfavorable conditions for biofilm formation on NAC-coated surfaces, as demonstrated by surface thermodynamic analysis. NAC-coated surfaces showed no cytotoxicity to human fibroblast cells. This study has successfully utilized NAC as an antibiofilm coating, which may pave the way for improved prophylactic coatings on medical implant devices in the future.
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- Sandy Yang
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, School of Medical Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- Whiteley Corporation, 19-23 Laverick Avenue, Tomago New South Wales 2322, Australia
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- Whiteley Corporation, 19-23 Laverick Avenue, Tomago New South Wales 2322, Australia
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- Whiteley Corporation, 19-23 Laverick Avenue, Tomago New South Wales 2322, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, School of Medical Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, School of Medical Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown 2006, Australia
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Yasir M, Dutta D, Kumar N, Willcox MDP. Interaction of the surface bound antimicrobial peptides melimine and Mel4 with Staphylococcus aureus. BIOFOULING 2020; 36:1019-1030. [PMID: 33161763 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2020.1843638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Melimine and Mel4 are cationic antimicrobial peptides which can resist biofilm development once bound to biomaterials. The aim of the current study was to determine the mode of action of bound melimine and Mel4 against S. aureus. The peptides were covalently attached to glass using an azidobenzoic acid linker. The amount of attached peptides was confirmed by XPS and amino acid analysis and their covalent attachment by SDS extraction. The release of autolysins after interaction of S. aureus with immobilized peptides was determined in cell free supernatants. The interaction of immobilized peptides with lipoteichoic acid was confirmed by ELISA. Membrane damage by surface bound peptides was assessed using DiSC(3)-5 (membrane potential sensitive), Syto-9 (membrane permeable) and PI (membrane impermeable) dyes with fluorescence microscopy. Release of ATP and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) was measured in the surrounding fluid. Attachment of the peptides resulted in increased N% for melimine (5.4 ± 1.8%) and for Mel4 (4.8 ± 1.8%). The concentrations of immobilised amino acids were 0.297 nmole for melimine and 0.358 nmole for Mel4. SDS extraction released < 15% of peptides from the glass. The immobilized peptides bound ≥ 4 times more LTA than control surfaces. More autolysins (8 ± 2%; p = 0.026) were released from Mel4 than melimine or control surfaces. Membrane depolarization occurred at 15 min and was associated with a reduction in bacterial viability ≥ 37% for both peptides (p < 0.001). Disruption of the membrane potential resulted in loss of ATP from melimine (0.9 ± 0.4 nM) or Mel4 (0.6 ± 0.3 nM) coated surfaces compared to control (p < 0.001). Melimine coatings yielded 27 ± 11% (p = 0.026) and Mel4 gave 17 ± 12% (p = 0.150) PI stained cells after 4 h. DNA/RNA was released only by melimine coatings (2.1 ± 0.1 times; p = 0.011) compared to process control at 6 h. Both bound peptides resulted in the release of ATP, but only melimine released DNA/RNA while Mel4-coating resulted in the release of autolysins. Since the mode of action of melimine and Mel4 relate to the cell surface, they have potential for the development of infection-resistant implants.
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- Muhammad Yasir
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Optometry and Vision Science, Optometry School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Lau K, Akhavan B, Lord MS, Bilek MM, Rnjak-Kovacina J. Dry Surface Treatments of Silk Biomaterials and Their Utility in Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:5431-5452. [PMID: 33320554 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Silk-based materials are widely used in biomaterial and tissue engineering applications due to their cytocompatibility and tunable mechanical and biodegradation properties. Aqueous-based processing techniques have enabled the fabrication of silk into a broad range of material formats, making it a highly versatile material platform across multiple industries. Utilizing the full potential of silk in biomedical applications frequently requires modification of silk's surface properties. Dry surface modification techniques, including irradiation and plasma treatment, offer an alternative to the conventional wet chemistry strategies to modify the physical and chemical properties of silk materials without compromising their bulk properties. While dry surface modification techniques are more prevalent in textiles and sterilization applications, the range of modifications available and resultant changes to silk materials all point to the utility of dry surface modification for the development of new, functional silk biomaterials. Dry surface treatment affects the surface chemistry, secondary structure, molecular weight, topography, surface energy, and mechanical properties of silk materials. This Review describes and critically evaluates the effect of physical dry surface modification techniques, including irradiation and plasma processes, on silk materials and discusses their utility in biomedical applications, including recent examples of modulation of cell/protein interactions on silk biomaterials, in vivo performance of implanted biomaterials, and applications in material biofunctionalization and lithographic surface patterning approaches.
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- Kieran Lau
- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.,School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.,University of Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.,School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.,University of Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Alavi SK, Lotz O, Akhavan B, Yeo G, Walia R, McKenzie DR, Bilek MM. Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet Treatment of Polymers Enables Reagent-Free Covalent Attachment of Biomolecules for Bioprinting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:38730-38743. [PMID: 32706575 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting, where cells, hydrogels, and structural polymers can be printed layer by layer into complex designs, holds great promise for advances in medicine and the biomedical sciences. In principle, this technique enables the creation of highly patient-specific disease models and biomedical implants. However, an ability to tailor surface biocompatibility and interfacial bonding between printed components, such as polymers and hydrogels, is currently lacking. Here we demonstrate that an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) can locally activate polymeric surfaces for the reagent-free covalent attachment of proteins and hydrogel in a single-step process at desired locations. Polyethylene and poly-ε-caprolactone were used as example polymers. Covalent attachment of the proteins and hydrogel was demonstrated by resistance to removal by rigorous sodium dodecyl sulfate washing. The immobilized protein and hydrogel layers were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Importantly, the APPJ surface activation also rendered the polymer surfaces mildly hydrophilic as required for optimum biocompatibility. Water contact angles were observed to be stable within a range where the conformation of biomolecules is preserved. Single and double electrode designs of APPJs were compared in their characteristics relevant to localized surface functionalization, plume length, and shape. As a proof of efficacy in a biological context, APPJ-treated polyethylene functionalized with fibronectin was used to demonstrate improvements in cell adhesion and proliferation. These results have important implications for the development of a new generation of 3D bioprinters capable of spatially patterned and tailored surface functionalization performed during the 3D printing process in situ.
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006 Australia
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Jeong JO, Kim S, Park J, Lee S, Park JS, Lim YM, Lee JY. Biomimetic nonbiofouling polypyrrole electrodes grafted with zwitterionic polymer using gamma rays. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:7225-7232. [PMID: 32638708 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02087j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bioelectrodes, including metallic and conductive polymer (CP) bioelectrodes, often suffer from biofouling by contamination from microbacteria and/or biomolecules in biological systems, which can cause substantial impairment of biofunctionality and biocompatibility. Herein, we have employed an in situ polymerization of methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) by gamma radiation to introduce fouling-resistant properties onto the surface of the conductive polymer, polypyrrole (PPy). The concentrations of an MPC monomer were varied during the grafting. PPy electrodes modified with MPC (PPy-g-MPC) revealed excellent anti-biofouling properties, as demonstrated by multiple analyses, such as serum protein adsorption, fibroblast adhesion, bacteria adhesion, and scar tissue formation in vivo. Importantly, PPy-g-MPC, which was modified with 0.2 M MPC using gamma radiation, exhibited electrical properties similar to unmodified PPy electrodes, indicating that our MPC grafting strategies did not cause impairment of electrical/electrochemical properties of the original PPy electrodes while successfully introducing anti-biofouling properties. Zwitterionic MPC polymer grafting on PPy electrodes by in situ polymerization with gamma radiation will benefit the development of highly biocompatible and functional bioelectrodes, such as neural electrodes, stimulators, and biosensors.
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- Jin-Oh Jeong
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea. and Research Division for Industry & Environment, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), 29 Gumgugil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biologic and Materials Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Division for Industry & Environment, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), 29 Gumgugil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Division for Industry & Environment, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), 29 Gumgugil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Badv M, Bayat F, Weitz JI, Didar TF. Single and multi-functional coating strategies for enhancing the biocompatibility and tissue integration of blood-contacting medical implants. Biomaterials 2020; 258:120291. [PMID: 32798745 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Device-associated clot formation and poor tissue integration are ongoing problems with permanent and temporary implantable medical devices. These complications lead to increased rates of mortality and morbidity and impose a burden on healthcare systems. In this review, we outline the current approaches for developing single and multi-functional surface coating techniques that aim to circumvent the limitations associated with existing blood-contacting medical devices. We focus on surface coatings that possess dual hemocompatibility and biofunctionality features and discuss their advantages and shortcomings to providing a biocompatible and biodynamic interface between the medical implant and blood. Lastly, we outline the newly developed surface modification techniques that use lubricant-infused coatings and discuss their unique potential and limitations in mitigating medical device-associated complications.
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- Maryam Badv
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute (TaARI), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Infectious Disease Research (IIDR), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Chuah YJ, Heng ZT, Tan JS, Tay LM, Lim CS, Kang Y, Wang DA. Surface modifications to polydimethylsiloxane substrate for stabilizing prolonged bone marrow stromal cell culture. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 191:110995. [PMID: 32276214 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has been extensively used as a supporting material for studies of cell mechanobiology, cell micropatterning and microscale-cell analysis in microfluidic chips due to its numerous advantages, such as low cytotoxicity, ease of modification, inexpensive costs and biocompatibility. However, the innate hydrophobicity of PDMS often poses a problem for stable cell adhesion, seriously limiting its applicability for prolonged cell culture. UV exposure and protein coating are suboptimal solutions, while chemical surface functionalization is often associated with laborious procedures and producing environmental toxics. Plasma treatment can render a hydrophilic substrate by altering the surface chemistry, but such effect is often short-lived due to its tendency to hydrophobic recovery. Variation of physical properties of the substratum are known to influence cell behaviour. Nevertheless, the combination of varying PDMS substratum properties via base:curing agent ratio and plasma treatment to stabilize the long-term culture of bone marrow derived stromal cells (BMSCs) still remain poorly understood. In this study, we developed a protocol to maintain the hydrophilicity of the plasma-treated PDMS over a range of substratum properties. This study demonstrated that varying the substratum properties of PDMS can enhance the stability of BMSC culture for at least three weeks, while plasma treatment with or without additional collagen coating further enhanced such effect. The changes in the physical properties of PDMS have rendered difference in BMSCs adhesion, proliferation and in-vitro plasticity, thereby offering a simple and effective strategy for PDMS surface modification to enable long term cell analysis in PDMS-based culture platform.
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- Yon Jin Chuah
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore; Nanyang Institute of Technology in Health & Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 50 Nanyang Drive, 637553, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, 2 Tiansheng Road, Beibei, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, 637459, Singapore; Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Taslak HD, Gurel Gokmen B, Ozcan O, Tunali-Akbay T. Usage of bioactivated PCL nanofiber as a fluoxetine capturing matrix in milk. SEP SCI TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2019.1574829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Hava Dudu Taslak
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yasir M, Dutta D, Hossain KR, Chen R, Ho KKK, Kuppusamy R, Clarke RJ, Kumar N, Willcox MDP. Mechanism of Action of Surface Immobilized Antimicrobial Peptides Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Microbiol 2020; 10:3053. [PMID: 32038530 PMCID: PMC6987417 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.03053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Bacterial colonization and biofilm development on medical devices can lead to infection. Antimicrobial peptide-coated surfaces may prevent such infections. Melimine and Mel4 are chimeric cationic peptides showing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity once attached to biomaterials and are highly biocompatible in animal models and have been tested in Phase I and II/III human clinical trials. These peptides were covalently attached to glass using an azidobenzoic acid linker. Peptide attachment was confirmed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and amino acid analysis. Mel4 when bound to glass was able to adopt a more ordered structure in the presence of bacterial membrane mimetic lipids. The ability of surface bound peptides to neutralize endotoxin was measured along with their interactions with the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane which were analyzed using DiSC(3)-5 and Sytox green, Syto-9, and PI dyes with fluorescence microscopy. Leakage of ATP and nucleic acids from cells were determined by analyzing the surrounding fluid. Attachment of the peptides resulted in increases in the percentage of nitrogen by 3.0% and 2.4%, and amino acid concentrations to 0.237 nmole and 0.298 nmole per coverslip on melimine and Mel4 coated surfaces, respectively. The immobilized peptides bound lipopolysaccharide and disrupted the cytoplasmic membrane potential of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within 15 min. Membrane depolarization was associated with a reduction in bacterial viability by 82% and 63% for coatings melimine and Mel4, respectively (p < 0.001). Disruption of membrane potential was followed by leakage of ATP from melimine (1.5 ± 0.4 nM) or Mel4 (1.3 ± 0.2 nM) coated surfaces compared to uncoated glass after 2 h (p < 0.001). Sytox green influx started after 3 h incubation with either peptide. Melimine coatings yielded 59% and Mel4 gave 36% PI stained cells after 4 h. Release of the larger molecules (DNA/RNA) commenced after 4 h for melimine (1.8 ± 0.9 times more than control; p = 0.008) and after 6 h with Mel4 (2.1 ± 0.2 times more than control; p < 0.001). The mechanism of action of surface bound melimine and Mel4 was similar to that of the peptides in solution, however, their immobilization resulted in much slower (approximately 30 times) kinetics.
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- Muhammad Yasir
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Optometry and Vision Science, Optometry School, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Tavares TD, Antunes JC, Ferreira F, Felgueiras HP. Biofunctionalization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E148. [PMID: 31963279 PMCID: PMC7023167 DOI: 10.3390/biom10010148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In the last ten years, environmental consciousness has increased worldwide, leading to the development of eco-friendly materials to replace synthetic ones. Natural fibers are extracted from renewable resources at low cost. Their combination with synthetic polymers as reinforcement materials has been an important step forward in that direction. The sustainability and excellent physical and biological (e.g., biocompatibility, antimicrobial activity) properties of these biocomposites have extended their application to the biomedical field. This paper offers a detailed overview of the extraction and separation processes applied to natural fibers and their posterior chemical and physical modifications for biocomposite fabrication. Because of the requirements for biomedical device production, specialized biomolecules are currently being incorporated onto these biocomposites. From antibiotics to peptides and plant extracts, to name a few, this review explores their impact on the final biocomposite product, in light of their individual or combined effect, and analyzes the most recurrent strategies for biomolecule immobilization.
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- Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), Department of Textile Engineering, University of Minho, Campus of Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (T.D.T.); (J.C.A.); (F.F.)
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Fabrication, Characterization and Application of Biomolecule Micropatterns on Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) Surfaces with Adjustable Contrast. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2019; 10:bios10010003. [PMID: 31905666 PMCID: PMC7168193 DOI: 10.3390/bios10010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Peptide and protein micropatterns are powerful tools for the investigation of various cellular processes, including protein–protein interactions (PPIs). Within recent years, various approaches for the production of functional surfaces have been developed. Most of these systems use glass as a substrate, which has several drawbacks, including high fragility and costs, especially if implemented for fluorescence microscopy. In addition, conventional fabrication technologies such as microcontact printing (µCP) are frequently used for the transfer of biomolecules to the glass surface. In this case, it is challenging to adjust the biomolecule density. Here, we show that cyclic olefin polymer (COP) foils, with their encouraging properties, including the ease of manufacturing, chemical resistance, biocompatibility, low water absorption, and optical clarity, are a promising alternative to glass substrates for the fabrication of micropatterns. Using a photolithography-based approach, we generated streptavidin/biotinylated antibody patterns on COPs with the possibility of adjusting the pattern contrast by varying plasma activation parameters. Our experimental setup was finally successfully implemented for the analysis of PPIs in the membranes of live cells via total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy.
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Badv M, Weitz JI, Didar TF. Lubricant-Infused PET Grafts with Built-In Biofunctional Nanoprobes Attenuate Thrombin Generation and Promote Targeted Binding of Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2019; 15:e1905562. [PMID: 31773877 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201905562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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New surface coatings that enhance hemocompatibility and biofunctionality of synthetic vascular grafts such as expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (ePTFE) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) are urgently needed. Lubricant-infused surfaces prevent nontargeted adhesion and enhance the biocompatibility of blood-contacting surfaces. However, limited success has been made in incorporating biofunctionality onto these surfaces and generating biofunctional lubricant-infused coatings that both prevent nonspecific adhesion and enhance targeted binding of biomolecules remains a challenge. Here, a new generation of fluorosilanized lubricant-infused PET surfaces with built-in biofunctional nanoprobes is reported. These surfaces are synthesized by starting with a self-assembled monolayer of fluorosilane that is partially etched using plasma modification technique, thereby creating a hydroxyl-terminated fluorosilanized PET surface. Simultaneously, silanized nanoprobes are produced by amino-silanizing anti-CD34 antibody in solution and directly coupling the anti-CD34-aminosilane nanoprobes onto the hydroxyl terminated, fluorosilanized PET surface. The PET surfaces are then lubricated, creating fluorosilanized biofunctional lubricant-infused PET substrates. Compared with unmodified PET surfaces, the designed biofunctional lubricant-infused PET surfaces significantly attenuate thrombin generation and blood clot formation and promote targeted binding of endothelial cells from human whole blood.
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- Maryam Badv
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute, 237 Barton Street East, L8L 2X2, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research (IIDR), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, L8S 4L8, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Kliewer S, Wicha SG, Bröker A, Naundorf T, Catmadim T, Oellingrath EK, Rohnke M, Streit WR, Vollstedt C, Kipphardt H, Maison W. Contact-active antibacterial polyethylene foils via atmospheric air plasma induced polymerisation of quaternary ammonium salts. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 186:110679. [PMID: 31810045 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Polyethylene (PE) foils were modified with potent contact-active antibacterial quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) by an atmospheric air plasma activation step, followed by graft-polymerisation of vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride (VBTAC) monomers. The presented approach uses a cost efficient air plasma activation and subsequent radical polymerisation in highly concentrated aqueous monomer solutions to generate efficient antibacterial materials. The obtained contact-active poly-VBTAC modified PE foils feature a homogeneous and 300 nm thick polymer layer with a high charge density of approximately 1016 N+/cm2. The antibacterial properties were evaluated against Gram-negative (P. aeruginosa, E. coli) and Gram-positive (S. aureus, S. epidermidis) bacteria. The materials showed strong antibacterial activity by eradicating all the inoculated bacteria with bacterial challenges of 104 to 105 CFU/cm2 and good reductions even at maximum challenge (108 CFU/cm2). We have confirmed contact-activity by an agar diffusion assay. The obtained materials are therefore highly attractive for applications, for example, in packaging and are a contribution to an ecomic and green antimicrobial management without release of biocides to the environment.
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- Serge Kliewer
- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg, Germany
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- Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Center for Materials Science, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Gießen, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg, Germany
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- Metall-Chemie Technologies GmbH, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 93, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
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- Universität Hamburg, Department of Chemistry, Bundesstrasse 45, 20146 Hamburg, Germany.
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Gao A, Liao Q, Xie L, Wang G, Zhang W, Wu Y, Li P, Guan M, Pan H, Tong L, Chu PK, Wang H. Tuning the surface immunomodulatory functions of polyetheretherketone for enhanced osseointegration. Biomaterials 2019; 230:119642. [PMID: 31787332 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The adverse macrophage-mediated immune response elicited by the surface of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is responsible for the formation of fibrous encapsulation and resulting inferior osseointegration of PEEK implants in the dental and orthopedic fields. Therefore, endowing the PEEK surface with immunomodulatory ability is an appealing strategy to enhance implant-bone integration. Herein, a reliable and cost-effective method to construct adherent films with tunable nanoporous structures on PEEK is described. The functionalized surface not only suppresses the acute inflammatory response of macrophages, but also provides a favorable milieu for osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). Whole genome expression analysis reveals that the suppression effect arises from synergistic inhibition of focal adhesion, Toll-like receptor, and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways, as well as the attenuating loop through the JAK-STAT and TNF signaling pathways in macrophages. Further in vivo studies confirm that the functionalized surface induces less fibrous capsule formation and an improved bone regeneration. The nanoporous films fabricated on PEEK harmonize the early macrophage-mediated inflammatory response and subsequent hBMSCs-centered osteogenic functions consequently yielding superior osseointegration.
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- Ang Gao
- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China.
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Tran C, Yasir M, Dutta D, Eswaramoorthy N, Suchowerska N, Willcox M, McKenzie DR. Single Step Plasma Process for Covalent Binding of Antimicrobial Peptides on Catheters To Suppress Bacterial Adhesion. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5739-5748. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Clara Tran
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Optometry and Vision Science, Aston Optometry School, Aston University, Birmingham, U.K
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- VectorLab, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Stamped multilayer graphene laminates for disposable in-field electrodes: application to electrochemical sensing of hydrogen peroxide and glucose. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:533. [PMID: 31309292 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3639-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A multi-step approach is described for the fabrication of multi-layer graphene-based electrodes without the need for ink binders or post-print annealing. Graphite and nanoplatelet graphene were chemically exfoliated using a modified Hummers' method and the dried material was thermally expanded. Expanded materials were used in a 3D printed mold and stamp to create laminate electrodes on various substrates. The laminates were examined for potential sensing applications using model systems of peroxide (H2O2) and enzymatic glucose detection. Within the context of these two assay systems, platinum nanoparticle electrodeposition and oxygen plasma treatment were examined as methods for improving sensitivity. Electrodes made from both materials displayed excellent H2O2 sensing capability compared to screen-printed carbon electrodes. Laminates made from expanded graphite and treated with platinum, detected H2O2 at a working potential of 0.3 V (vs. Ag/AgCl [0.1 M KCl]) with a 1.91 μM detection limit and sensitivity of 64 nA·μM-1·cm-2. Electrodes made from platinum treated nanoplatelet graphene had a H2O2 detection limit of 1.98 μM (at 0.3 V), and a sensitivity of 16.5 nA·μM-1·cm-2. Both types of laminate electrodes were also tested as glucose sensors via immobilization of the enzyme glucose oxidase. The expanded nanographene material exhibited a wide analytical range for glucose (3.7 μM to 9.9 mM) and a detection limit of 1.2 μM. The sensing range of laminates made from expanded graphite was slightly reduced (9.8 μM to 9.9 mM) and the detection limit for glucose was higher (18.5 μM). When tested on flexible substrates, the expanded graphite laminates demonstrated excellent adhesion and durability during testing. These properties make the electrodes adaptable to a variety of tests for field-based or wearable sensing applications. Graphical abstract Expanded graphite (eGR) and expanded nanoplatelet graphene (nGN) were chemically exfoliated, thermally expanded, and manually stamped into flexible multi-layer graphene laminate electrodes. Hydrogen peroxide amperometric testing of eGR laminates compared to nGN laminates and a screen printed carbon (SPC) electrode.
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Kumar S, Morya V, Gadhavi J, Vishnoi A, Singh J, Datta B. Investigation of nanoparticle immobilized cellulase: nanoparticle identity, linker length and polyphenol hydrolysis. Heliyon 2019; 5:e01702. [PMID: 31193471 PMCID: PMC6529720 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Cellulase containing nanobiocatalysts have been useful as an extraction tool based on their ability to disrupt plant cell walls. In this work, we investigate the effect of nanoparticle composition and chemical linkage towards immobilized cellulase activity. Cellulase nanoconstructs have been prepared, characterized and compared for their loading efficiencies with standard assays and enzyme kinetics and correlate well with the cognate loading efficiencies. Application of the cellulase-immobilized nanoparticles on onion skins results in release of a distinctive composition of polyphenols. The aglycosidic form of quercetin is the dominant product of onion skin hydrolysis affected by cellulase nanobiocatalysts. Chitosan-coated iron oxide nanoparticles with APTES-conjugated cellulase are found to be most effective for polyphenol release and for transformation of glycosidic to aglycosidic form of quercetin. These results shed light on the activity of immobilized cellulase beyond their role in cell wall disruption and are important for the practical application of cellulase nanobiocatalysts.
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- Sanjay Kumar
- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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Enhanced biocompatibility of polyurethane-type shape memory polymers modified by plasma immersion ion implantation treatment and collagen coating: An in vivo study. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:863-874. [PMID: 30889761 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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As one of the promising smart materials, polyurethane-type shape memory polymers (SMPU) have been extensively investigated as potential biomedical implant materials. However, the hydrophobicity and bio-inertness of SMPU are major problems for biomedical applications. We applied plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) to increase surface wettability and enable one-step covalent, functionalisation of SMPU with biological molecules to create a tuneable, biocompatible surface. The changes of surface properties due to PIII treatment in nitrogen plasma were determined by measurements of morphology, contact angle, surface energy, and nanoindentation. Collagen attachment on SMPU with and without PIII treatment was measured by Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR). To investigate in vivo biocompatibility, SMPU with/without PIII and with/without collagen were subcutaneously implanted in mice. SMPU implants with surrounding tissue were collected at days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 to study acute/subacute inflammatory responses at histopathological and immunohistochemical levels. The results show that PIII treatment improves wettability and releases residual stress in the SMPU surfaces substantially. Covalent attachment of collagen on PIII treated SMPU in a single step incubation was demonstrated by its resistance to removal by rigorous Sodium Dodecyl Sulfonate (SDS) washing. The in-vivo results showed significantly lower acute/subacute inflammation in response to SMPU with PIII treatment + collagen coating compared to untreated SMPU, collagen coated untreated SMPU, and PIII treated SMPU, characterised by lower total cell numbers, macrophages, neovascularisation, cellular proliferation, cytokine production, and matrix metalloproteinase production. This comprehensive in vivo study of PIII treatment with protein coating demonstrates that the combination of PIII treatment and collagen coating is a promising approach to enhance the biocompatibility of SMPU, facilitating its application as an implantable biomaterial.
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Tan RP, Chan AH, Wei S, Santos M, Lee BS, Filipe EC, Akhavan B, Bilek MM, Ng MK, Xiao Y, Wise SG. Bioactive Materials Facilitating Targeted Local Modulation of Inflammation. JACC Basic Transl Sci 2019; 4:56-71. [PMID: 30847420 PMCID: PMC6390730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease is an inflammatory disorder that may benefit from appropriate modulation of inflammation. Systemic treatments lower cardiac events but have serious adverse effects. Localized modulation of inflammation in current standard treatments such as bypass grafting may more effectively treat CAD. The present study investigated a bioactive vascular graft coated with the macrophage polarizing cytokine interleukin-4. These grafts repolarize macrophages to anti-inflammatory phenotypes, leading to modulation of the pro-inflammatory microenvironment and ultimately to a reduction of foreign body encapsulation and inhibition of neointimal hyperplasia development. These resulting functional improvements have significant implications for the next generation of synthetic vascular grafts.
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- Richard P. Tan
- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Cancer Division, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kalani MM, Nourmohammadi J, Negahdari B. Osteogenic potential of Rosuvastatin immobilized on silk fibroin nanofibers using argon plasma treatment. Biomed Mater 2018; 14:025002. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aaec26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bax DV, Yin Y, Kondyurin A, Diwan AD, Bhargav D, Weiss AS, Bilek MMM, McKenzie DR. Plasma processing of PDMS based spinal implants for covalent protein immobilization, cell attachment and spreading. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2018; 29:178. [PMID: 30506173 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-018-6181-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PDMS is widely used for prosthetic device manufacture. Conventional ion implantation is not a suitable treatment to enhance the biocompatibility of poly dimethyl siloxane (PDMS) due to its propensity to generate a brittle silicon oxide surface layer which cracks and delaminates. To overcome this limitation, we have developed new plasma based processes to balance the etching of carbon with implantation of carbon from the plasma source. When this carbon was implanted from the plasma phase it resulted in a surface that was structurally similar and intermixed with the underlying PDMS material and not susceptible to delamination. The enrichment in surface carbon allowed the formation of carbon based radicals that are not present in conventional plasma ion immersion implantation (PIII) treated PDMS. This imparts the PDMS surfaces with covalent protein binding capacity that is not observed on PIII treated PDMS. The change in surface energy preserved the function of bound biomolecules and enhanced the attachment of MG63 osteosarcoma cells compared to the native surface. The attached cells, an osteoblast interaction model, showed increased spreading on the treated over untreated surfaces. The carbon-dependency for these beneficial covalent protein and cell linkage properties was tested by incorporating carbon from a different source. To this end, a second surface was produced where carbon etching was balanced against implantation from a thin carbon-based polymer coating. This had similar protein and cell-binding properties to the surfaces generated with carbon inclusion in the plasma phase, thus highlighting the importance of balancing carbon etching and deposition. Additionally, the two effects of protein linkage and bioactivity could be combined where the cell response was further enhanced by covalently tethering a biomolecule coating, as exemplified here with the cell adhesive protein tropoelastin. Providing a balanced carbon source in the plasma phase is applicable to prosthetic device fabrication as illustrated using a 3-dimensional PDMS balloon prosthesis for spinal implant applications. Consequently, this study lays the groundwork for effective treatments of PDMS to selectively recruit cells to implantable PDMS fabricated biodevices.
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- Daniel V Bax
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK.
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Spine Service, St George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2217, Australia
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- Spine Service, St George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2217, Australia
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- Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- Bosch Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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Cody PA, Eles JR, Lagenaur CF, Kozai TDY, Cui XT. Unique electrophysiological and impedance signatures between encapsulation types: An analysis of biological Utah array failure and benefit of a biomimetic coating in a rat model. Biomaterials 2018; 161:117-128. [PMID: 29421549 PMCID: PMC5817007 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Intracortical microelectrode arrays, especially the Utah array, remain the most common choice for obtaining high dimensional recordings of spiking neural activity for brain computer interface and basic neuroscience research. Despite the widespread use and established design, mechanical, material and biological challenges persist that contribute to a steady decline in recording performance (as evidenced by both diminished signal amplitude and recorded cell population over time) or outright array failure. Device implantation injury causes acute cell death and activation of inflammatory microglia and astrocytes that leads to a chronic neurodegeneration and inflammatory glial aggregation around the electrode shanks and often times fibrous tissue growth above the pia along the bed of the array within the meninges. This multifaceted deleterious cascade can result in substantial variability in performance even under the same experimental conditions. We track both impedance signatures and electrophysiological performance of 4 × 4 floating microelectrode Utah arrays implanted in the primary monocular visual cortex (V1m) of Long-Evans rats over a 12-week period. We employ a repeatable visual stimulation method to compare signal-to-noise ratio as well as single- and multi-unit yield from weekly recordings. To explain signal variability with biological response, we compare arrays categorized as either Type 1, partial fibrous encapsulation, or Type 2, complete fibrous encapsulation and demonstrate performance and impedance signatures unique to encapsulation type. We additionally assess benefits of a biomolecule coating intended to minimize distance to recordable units and observe a temporary improvement on multi-unit recording yield and single-unit amplitude.
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- Patrick A Cody
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 5057 Biomedical Science Tower 3, 3501 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA; Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 5057 Biomedical Science Tower 3, 3501 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA; Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 5057 Biomedical Science Tower 3, 3501 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA; Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; NeuroTech Center, University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 5057 Biomedical Science Tower 3, 3501 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, USA; Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Kosobrodova E, Gan WJ, Kondyurin A, Thorn P, Bilek MMM. Improved Multiprotein Microcontact Printing on Plasma Immersion Ion Implanted Polystyrene. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:227-237. [PMID: 29211435 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b15545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Multiprotein micropatterning allows the creation of complex, controlled microenvironments for single cells that can be used for the study of the localized effects of various proteins and signals on cell survival, development, and functions. To enable analysis of cell interactions with microprinted proteins, the multiprotein micropattern must have low cross-contamination and high long-term stability in a cell culture medium. To achieve this, we employed an optimized plasma ion immersion implantation (PIII) treatment to provide polystyrene (PS) with the ability to covalently immobilize proteins on contact while retaining sufficient transparency and suitable surface properties for contact printing and retention of protein activity. The quality and long-term stability of the micropatterns on untreated and PIII treated PS were compared with those on glass using confocal microscopy. The protein micropattern on the PIII treated PS was more uniform and had a significantly higher contrast that was not affected by long-term incubation in cell culture media because the proteins were covalently bonded to PIII treated PS. The immunostaining of mouse pancreatic β cells interacting with E-cadherin and fibronectin striped surfaces showed phosphorylated paxillin concentrated on cell edges over the fibronectin stripes. This indicates that multiprotein micropatterns printed on PIII treated PS can be used for high-resolution studies of local influence on cell morphology and protein production.
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- The School of Physics, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Sydney Medical School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- The School of Physics, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Sydney Medical School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- The School of Physics, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Department of Physiology, Sydney Medical School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- The Australian Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology, University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Plasma treatments of dressings for wound healing: a review. Biophys Rev 2017; 9:895-917. [PMID: 28971326 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-017-0327-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This review covers the use of plasma technology relevant to the preparation of dressings for wound healing. The current state of knowledge of plasma treatments that have potential to provide enhanced functional surfaces for rapid and effective healing is summarized. Dressings that are specialized to the needs of individual cases of chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers are a special focus. A summary of the biology of wound healing and a discussion of the various types of plasmas that are suitable for the customizing of wound dressings are given. Plasma treatment allows the surface energy and air permeability of the dressing to be controlled, to ensure optimum interaction with the wound. Plasmas also provide control over the surface chemistry and in cases where the plasma creates energetic ion bombardment, activation with long-lived radicals that can bind therapeutic molecules covalently to the surface of the dressing. Therapeutic innovations enabled by plasma treatment include the attachment of microRNA or antimicrobial peptides. Bioactive molecules that promote subsequent cell adhesion and proliferation can also be bound, leading to the recruitment of cells to the dressing that may be stem cells or patient-derived cells. The presence of a communicating cell population expressing factors promotes healing.
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Plasma assisted surface treatments of biomaterials. Biophys Chem 2017; 229:151-164. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Neděla O, Slepička P, Švorčík V. Surface Modification of Polymer Substrates for Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 10:E1115. [PMID: 28934132 PMCID: PMC5666921 DOI: 10.3390/ma10101115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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While polymers are widely utilized materials in the biomedical industry, they are rarely used in an unmodified state. Some kind of a surface treatment is often necessary to achieve properties suitable for specific applications. There are multiple methods of surface treatment, each with their own pros and cons, such as plasma and laser treatment, UV lamp modification, etching, grafting, metallization, ion sputtering and others. An appropriate treatment can change the physico-chemical properties of the surface of a polymer in a way that makes it attractive for a variety of biological compounds, or, on the contrary, makes the polymer exhibit antibacterial or cytotoxic properties, thus making the polymer usable in a variety of biomedical applications. This review examines four popular methods of polymer surface modification: laser treatment, ion implantation, plasma treatment and nanoparticle grafting. Surface treatment-induced changes of the physico-chemical properties, morphology, chemical composition and biocompatibility of a variety of polymer substrates are studied. Relevant biological methods are used to determine the influence of various surface treatments and grafting processes on the biocompatibility of the new surfaces-mammalian cell adhesion and proliferation is studied as well as other potential applications of the surface-treated polymer substrates in the biomedical industry.
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- Oldřich Neděla
- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic.
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Kondyurin A, Tsoutas K, Latour QX, Higgins MJ, Moulton SE, McKenzie DR, Bilek MMM. Structural Analysis and Protein Functionalization of Electroconductive Polypyrrole Films Modified by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:2247-2258. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Alexey Kondyurin
- Applied
and Plasma Physics, School of Physics, University of Sydney, A28 Physics
Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Applied
and Plasma Physics, School of Physics, University of Sydney, A28 Physics
Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Applied
and Plasma Physics, School of Physics, University of Sydney, A28 Physics
Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- ARC
Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- ARC
Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Applied
and Plasma Physics, School of Physics, University of Sydney, A28 Physics
Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Applied
and Plasma Physics, School of Physics, University of Sydney, A28 Physics
Road, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Vanags LZ, Tan JTM, Santos M, Michael PS, Ali Z, Bilek MMM, Wise SG, Bursill CA. Plasma activated coating immobilizes apolipoprotein A-I to stainless steel surfaces in its bioactive form and enhances biocompatibility. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:2141-2150. [PMID: 28668625 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2017.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We utilized a plasma activated coating (PAC) to covalently bind the active component of high density lipoproteins (HDL), apolipoprotein (apo) A-I, to stainless steel (SS) surfaces. ApoA-I suppresses restenosis and thrombosis and may therefore improve SS stent biocompatibility. PAC-coated SS significantly increased the covalent attachment of apoA-I, compared to SS alone. In static and dynamic flow thrombosis assays, PAC+apoA-I inhibited thrombosis and reduced platelet activation marker p-selectin. PAC+apoA-I reduced smooth muscle cell attachment and proliferation, and augmented EC attachment to PAC. We then coated PAC onto murine SS stents and found it did not peel or delaminate following crimping/expansion. ApoA-I was immobilized onto PAC-SS stents and was retained as a monolayer when exposed to pulsatile flow in vivo in a murine stent model. In conclusion, ApoA-I immobilized on PAC withstands pulsatile flow in vivo and retains its bioactivity, exhibiting anti-thrombotic and anti-restenotic properties, demonstrating the potential to improve stent biocompatibility.
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- Laura Z Vanags
- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Translational Medicine, University of Columbia, NY, New York, USA.
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- School of Physics, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Molecular Bioscience, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- The Heart Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Surface engineering of poly(methylmethacrylate): Effects on fluorescence immunoassay. Biointerphases 2017; 12:02C415. [PMID: 28587470 DOI: 10.1116/1.4984010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The authors present surface engineering modifications through chemistry of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) that have dramatic effects on the result of surface-bound fluorescence immunoassays, both for specific and nonspecific signals. The authors deduce the most important effect to be clustering of antibodies on the surface leading to significant self-quenching. Secondary effects are attributable to the formation of sparse multilayers of antibody. The authors compare PMMA as an antibody support surface with ultraviolet-ozone oxidized PMMA and also to substrates that were, after the oxidation, surface modified by a four-unit poly(ethyleneglycol) carboxylic acid (PEG4), a branched tricarboxylic acid, and a series of carboxylic acid-terminated dendrimers, from generation 1.5 to 5.5. Fluorescence immunoassay and neutron reflectometry were used to compare the apparent antibody surface loading, antigen binding and nonspecific binding on these various surfaces using anti-human IgG as a model antibody, chemically coupled to the surface by amide formation. Simple physical adsorption of the antibody on PMMA resulted in a thick antibody multilayer with small antigen binding capacity. On the carboxylated surfaces, with chemical coupling, a simple monolayer was formed. The authors deduce that antibody clustering was driven by conformational inflexibility and high carboxylate density. The PEG4-modified surface was the most conformationally flexible. The dendrimer-modified interfaces showed a collapse and densification. In fluorescence immunoassay, the optimal combination of high specific and low nonspecific fluorescence signal was found for the G3.5 dendrimer.
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Orientation and characterization of immobilized antibodies for improved immunoassays (Review). Biointerphases 2017; 12:02D301. [DOI: 10.1116/1.4978435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 202] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Giamblanco N, Marletta G, Graillot A, Bia N, Loubat C, Berret JF. Serum Protein-Resistant Behavior of Multisite-Bound Poly(ethylene glycol) Chains on Iron Oxide Surfaces. ACS OMEGA 2017; 2:1309-1320. [PMID: 31457506 PMCID: PMC6640927 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Recent surveys have shown that the number of nanoparticle-based formulations actually used at a clinical level is significantly lower than that expected a decade ago. One reason for this is that the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles fall short for handling the complexity of biological environments and preventing nonspecific protein adsorption. In this study, we address the issue of the interactions of plasma proteins with polymer-coated surfaces. With this aim, we use a noncovalent grafting-to method to functionalize iron oxide sub-10 nm nanoparticles and iron oxide flat substrates and compare their protein responses. The functionalized copolymers consist of alternating poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) chains and phosphonic acid grafted on the same backbone. Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation was used to monitor polymer adsorption kinetics and evaluate the resistance to protein adsorption. On flat substrates, functionalized PEG copolymers adsorb and form a brush in moderate or highly stretched regimes, with densities between 0.15 and 1.5 nm-2. PEG layers using phosphonic acid as linkers exhibit excellent protein resistance. In contrast, layers prepared with carboxylic acid as the grafting agent exhibit mitigated protein responses and layer destructuration. The present study establishes a correlation between the long-term stability of PEG-coated particles in biofluids and the protein resistance of surfaces coated with the same polymers.
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- Nicoletta Giamblanco
- Laboratory
for Molecular Surface and Nanotechnology (LAMSUN), Department of Chemical
Sciences, University of Catania and CSGI, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory
for Molecular Surface and Nanotechnology (LAMSUN), Department of Chemical
Sciences, University of Catania and CSGI, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Specific
Polymers, ZAC Via Domitia,
150 Avenue des Cocardières, 34160 Castries, France
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- Specific
Polymers, ZAC Via Domitia,
150 Avenue des Cocardières, 34160 Castries, France
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- Specific
Polymers, ZAC Via Domitia,
150 Avenue des Cocardières, 34160 Castries, France
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- Matière
et Systèmes Complexes, UMR 7057 CNRS,
Université Denis Diderot Paris-VII, Bâtiment Condorcet, 10 rue Alice Domon et
Léonie Duquet, 75205 Paris, France
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Aveyard J, Bradley JW, McKay K, McBride F, Donaghy D, Raval R, D'Sa RA. Linker-free covalent immobilization of nisin using atmospheric pressure plasma induced grafting. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:2500-2510. [PMID: 32264556 DOI: 10.1039/c7tb00113d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The linker-free covalent immobilization of polymers on surfaces has the potential to impart new properties and functions to surfaces for a wide range of applications. However, most current methods for the production of these surfaces involve multiple chemical steps and do not have a high degree of control over the chemical functionalities at the surface. A comprehensive study detailing the facile two-step covalent grafting of the antimicrobial peptide nisin onto polystyrene surfaces is reported. Functionalization is achieved using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet, and the reaction is monitored and compared with a standard wet chemical functionalization approach using a variety of analytical techniques. The reactive species produced by the atmospheric pressure plasma jet were analyzed by mass spectrometry and optical emission spectroscopy. The surface chemistry and topography of the functionalized surfaces were determined using contact angle measurements, Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy respectively. Following surface analysis, the antimicrobial efficacy of the covalently grafted nisin against two major food borne pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes) was assessed at two different pHs. The results demonstrated that a post-plasma treatment step after nisin deposition is required to covalently graft the peptide onto the surface. The covalent immobilization of nisin resulted in a significant reduction in bacterial counts within a short 30 minutes contact time. These surfaces were also significantly more antimicrobial compared to those prepared via a more traditional wet chemical approach indicating that the reported method could be a less expensive and less time consuming alternative.
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- Jenny Aveyard
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, L69 3GJ, UK.
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Santos M, Filipe EC, Michael PL, Hung J, Wise SG, Bilek MMM. Mechanically Robust Plasma-Activated Interfaces Optimized for Vascular Stent Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:9635-9650. [PMID: 27015083 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b01279] [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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The long-term performance of many medical implants is limited by the use of inherently incompatible and bioinert materials. Metallic alloys, ceramics, and polymers commonly used in cardiovascular devices encourage clot formation and fail to promote the appropriate molecular signaling required for complete implant integration. Surface coating strategies have been proposed for these materials, but coronary stents are particularly problematic as the large surface deformations they experience in deployment require a mechanically robust coating interface. Here, we demonstrate a single-step ion-assisted plasma deposition process to tailor plasma-activated interfaces to meet current clinical demands for vascular implants. Using a process control-feedback strategy which predicts crucial coating growth mechanisms by adopting a suitable macroscopic plasma description in combination with noninvasive plasma diagnostics, we describe the optimal conditions to generate highly reproducible, industry-scalable stent coatings. These interfaces are mechanically robust, resisting delamination even upon plastic deformation of the underlying material, and were developed in consideration of the need for hemocompatibility and the capacity for biomolecule immobilization. Our optimized coating conditions combine the best mechanical properties with strong covalent attachment capacity and excellent blood compatibility in initial testing with plasma and whole blood, demonstrating the potential for improved vascular stent coatings.
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- Miguel Santos
- Applied Materials Group, The Heart Research Institute , 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2042, Australia
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- Applied Materials Group, The Heart Research Institute , 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2042, Australia
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- Applied Materials Group, The Heart Research Institute , 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2042, Australia
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- Applied Materials Group, The Heart Research Institute , 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2042, Australia
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- Applied Materials Group, The Heart Research Institute , 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2042, Australia
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Yeo GC, Santos M, Kondyurin A, Liskova J, Weiss AS, Bilek MMM. Plasma-Activated Tropoelastin Functionalization of Zirconium for Improved Bone Cell Response. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:662-676. [PMID: 33465866 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The mechanical strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of metal alloys based on zirconium (Zr) and titanium (Ti) make them desirable materials for orthopedic implants. However, as bioinert metals, they do not actively promote bone formation and integration. Here we report a plasma coating process for improving integration of such metal implants with local bone tissue. The coating is a stable carbon-based plasma polymer layer that increased surface wettability by 28%, improved surface elasticity to the range exhibited by natural bone, and additionally covalently bound the extracellular matrix protein, tropoelastin, in an active conformation. The thus biofunctionalized material was significantly more resistant to medical-grade sterilization by steam, autoclaving or gamma-ray irradiation, retaining >60% of the adhered tropoelastin molecules and preserving full bioactivity. The interface of the coating and metal was robust so as to resist delamination during surgical insertion and in vivo deployment, and the plasma process employed was utilized to also coat the complex 3D geometries typical of orthopedic implants. Osteoblast-like osteosarcoma cells cultured on the biofunctionalized Zr surface exhibited a significant 30% increase in adhesion and up to 70% improvement in proliferation. Cells on these materials also showed significant early stage up-regulation of bone marker expression (alkaline phosphatase, 1.8 fold; osteocalcin, 1.4 fold), and sustained up-regulation of these genes (alkaline phosphatase, 1.3 fold; osteocalcin, 1.2 fold) in osteogenic conditions. In addition, alkaline phosphatase production significantly increased (2-fold) on the functionalized surfaces, whereas bone mineral deposition increased by 30% above background levels compared to bare Zr. These findings have the potential to be readily translated to the development of improved Zr and Ti-based implants for accelerated bone repair.
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- The Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales 2050, Australia
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- Institute of Physiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Národní 1009/3, Prague 14220, Czech Republic
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