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Lou L, Rubinsky B. Temperature-Controlled 3D Cryoprinting Inks Made of Mixtures of Alginate and Agar. Gels 2023; 9:689. [PMID: 37754370 PMCID: PMC10530365 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Temperature-controlled 3D cryoprinting (TCC) is an emerging tissue engineering technology aimed at overcoming limitations of conventional 3D printing for large organs: (a) size constraints due to low print rigidity and (b) the preservation of living cells during printing and subsequent tissue storage. TCC addresses these challenges by freezing each printed voxel with controlled cooling rates during deposition. This generates a rigid structure upon printing and ensures cell cryopreservation as an integral part of the process. Previous studies used alginate-based ink, which has limitations: (a) low diffusivity of the CaCl2 crosslinker during TCC's crosslinking process and (b) typical loss of print fidelity with alginate ink. This study explores the use of an ink made of agar and alginate to overcome TCC protocol limitations. When an agar/alginate voxel is deposited, agar first gels at above-freezing temperatures, capturing the desired structure without compromising fidelity, while alginate remains uncrosslinked. During subsequent freezing, both frozen agar and alginate maintain the structure. However, agar gel loses its gel form and water-retaining ability. In TCC, alginate crosslinking occurs by immersing the frozen structure in a warm crosslinking bath. This enables CaCl2 diffusion into the crosslinked alginate congruent with the melting process. Melted agar domains, with reduced water-binding ability, enhance crosslinker diffusivity, reducing TCC procedure duration. Additionally, agar overcomes the typical fidelity loss associated with alginate ink printing.
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- Leo Lou
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA;
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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Cano-Vicent A, Tuñón-Molina A, Bakshi H, Sabater i Serra R, Alfagih IM, Tambuwala MM, Serrano-Aroca Á. Biocompatible Alginate Film Crosslinked with Ca 2+ and Zn 2+ Possesses Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Anticancer Activities. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:24396-24405. [PMID: 37457479 PMCID: PMC10339430 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Alginate is a highly promising biopolymer due to its non-toxic and biodegradable properties. Alginate hydrogels are often fabricated by cross-linking sodium alginate with calcium cations and can be engineered with highly desirable enhanced physical and biological properties for biomedical applications. This study reports on the anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, in vitro, and in vivo toxicity, water absorption, and compound release properties of an alginate hydrogel crosslinked with calcium and different amounts of zinc cations. The results showed that the calcium alginate hydrogel film crosslinked with the highest amount of zinc showed similar water sorption properties to those of calcium alginate and released a suitable amount of zinc to provide anticancer activity against melanoma and colon cancer cells and has antibacterial properties against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis and antiviral activity against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. This film is non-toxic in both in vitro in keratinocyte HaCaT cells and in vivo in the Caenorhabditis elegans model, which renders it especially promising for biomedical applications.
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- Alba Cano-Vicent
- Biomaterials
and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional
San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica
de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Biomaterials
and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional
San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica
de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Hormel
Institute, University of Minnesota, Austin, Minnesota 55912, United States
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- Centre
for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, València 46022, Spain
- Biomedical
Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine
(CIBER-BBN), València 46022, Spain
- Department
of Electrical Engineering, Universitat Politécnica
de Valencia, Valencia 46022, Spain
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King
Saud University, Riyadh 4545, Saudi Arabia
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- Lincoln
Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln LN6 7TS, U.K.
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- Biomaterials
and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional
San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica
de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia 46001, Spain
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Pooresmaeil M, Namazi H. Development of the new pH-driven carrier from alginate/carboxymethyl starch bio-coated co-drugs@COF-OH for controlled and concomitant colon cancer treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124322. [PMID: 37019202 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
To develop a new more efficient colon cancer treatment bio-vehicle, in frontier research, for the first time, an attempt has been made to design a unique colon-targeted bio-carrier containing polysaccharides along with nanoporous materials. So, at first, an imine-based covalent organic framework (COF-OH) with respectively an average pore diameter and surface area at 8.5058 nm and 208.29 m2·g-1 was fabricated. In the next step, about 41.68 % and 95.8 % of 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu) and curcumin (CUR) respectively were loaded on COF-OH, and 5-Fu + CUR@COF-OH was achieved. Due to the higher rate of drug releases in simulated stomach media, 5-Fu + CUR@COF-OH was coated with a mixture of alginate (Alg) and carboxymethyl starch (CMS) via the ionic crosslinking (Alg/CMS@(5-Fu + CUR@COF-OH)). Findings displayed that the use of polysaccharide coat reduce the drug releases in simulated gastric and improved it in simulated intestinal and colonic fluids. The beads swelled about 93.33 % under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, but this value was found higher in the simulated colonic environment and reached 326.67 %. The hemolysis rate lower than 5 %, as well as the cell viability higher than 80 %, were the main showing signs of system biocompatibility. Altogether, the results of the preliminary investigations can highlight the potential of the Alg/CMS@(5-Fu + CUR@COF-OH) for colon-specific drug delivery.
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- Malihe Pooresmaeil
- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
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Song Z, Wang S, Yang L, Hou R, Wang R, Zhang N, Wang Y, Li C, Tan Y, Huang S, Chen J, Zhang Z. Rotenone encapsulated in pH-responsive alginate-based microspheres reduces toxicity to zebrafish. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114565. [PMID: 36243052 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Rotenone is a botanical pesticide and has long been used for control of insect pests and also as a natural piscicide for management of fish populations in many countries. Field application for pest control, however, often encounters the movement of rotenone into surface water due to spray drift or surface runoff after rainfall, which could potentially result in water pollution and unexpected death of fishes. To minimize its effect on freshwater and the problem of fish dying, one solution was to encapsulate rotenone in specific microspheres, limiting its release and reducing its toxicity since rotenone can be quickly degraded under sunlight. In this study, pH-responsive alginate-based microspheres were synthesized to encapsulating rotenone, which were designated as rotenone beads. The rotenone beads, along with alginate beads (devoid of rotenone) were characterized and evaluated for their responses to pH and effects on zebrafish. Results showed that the microspheres had high loading efficiency (4.41%, w/w) for rotenone, and rotenone beads well responded to solution pH levels. The cumulative release rates of rotenone from the beads were 27.91%, 42.72%, and 90.24% at pH 5.5, 7.0, and 9.0, respectively. Under acidic conditions, the rotenone release rate was lower due to hydrogen bonding. On the contrary, rotenone became more quickly released at the high pH due to intermolecular repulsion. The toxicity of rotenone beads to zebrafish and fish embryos at a pH of 5.5 was reduced by 2- and 4-fold than chemical rotenone. Since pH levels in most freshwater lakes, ponds, and streams vary from 6 to 8, rotenone release from the beads in such freshwater could be limited. Thus, the synthesized rotenone beads could be relatively safely used for pest control with limited effects on freshwater fishers.
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- Zixia Song
- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Department of Environmental Horticulture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Apopka, FL, 32703, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Department of Environmental Horticulture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Apopka, FL, 32703, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Rostami E. Recent achievements in sodium alginate-based nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03781-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Xiong C, Cao X, Zhao X, Yang S, Huang J, Feng Y, Yu G, Li J. Stability and photo demulsification of oil-in-seawater Pickering emulsion based on Fe3+ induced amphiphilic alginate. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 289:119399. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Adeyemi SA, Choonara YE. Current advances in cell therapeutics: A biomacromolecules application perspective. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2022; 19:521-538. [PMID: 35395914 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2022.2064844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Many chronic diseases have evolved and to circumvent the limitations of using conventional drug therapies, smart cell encapsulating delivery systems have been explored to customize the treatment with alignment to disease longevity. Cell therapeutics has advanced in tandem with improvements in biomaterials that can suitably deliver therapeutic cells to achieve targeted therapy. Among the promising biomacromolecules for cell delivery are those that share bio-relevant architecture with the extracellular matrix and display extraordinary compatibility in the presence of therapeutic cells. Interestingly, many biomacromolecules that fulfil these tenets occur naturally and can form hydrogels. AREAS COVERED This review provides a concise incursion into the paradigm shift to cell therapeutics using biomacromolecules. Advances in the design and use of biomacromolecules to assemble smart therapeutic cell carriers is discussed in light of their pivotal role in enhancing cell encapsulation and delivery. In addition, the principles that govern the application of cell therapeutics in diabetes, neuronal disorders, cancers and cardiovascular disease are outlined. EXPERT OPINION Cell therapeutics promises to revolutionize the treatment of various secretory cell dysfunctions. Current and future advances in designing functional biomacromolecules will be critical to ensure that optimal delivery of therapeutic cells is achieved with desired biosafety and potency.
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- Samson A Adeyemi
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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Mut SR, Mishra S, Vazquez M. A Microfluidic Eye Facsimile System to Examine the Migration of Stem-like Cells. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13030406. [PMID: 35334698 PMCID: PMC8954941 DOI: 10.3390/mi13030406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Millions of adults are affected by progressive vision loss worldwide. The rising incidence of retinal diseases can be attributed to damage or degeneration of neurons that convert light into electrical signals for vision. Contemporary cell replacement therapies have transplanted stem and progenitor-like cells (SCs) into adult retinal tissue to replace damaged neurons and restore the visual neural network. However, the inability of SCs to migrate to targeted areas remains a fundamental challenge. Current bioengineering projects aim to integrate microfluidic technologies with organotypic cultures to examine SC behaviors within biomimetic environments. The application of neural phantoms, or eye facsimiles, in such systems will greatly aid the study of SC migratory behaviors in 3D. This project developed a bioengineering system, called the μ-Eye, to stimulate and examine the migration of retinal SCs within eye facsimiles using external chemical and electrical stimuli. Results illustrate that the imposed fields stimulated large, directional SC migration into eye facsimiles, and that electro-chemotactic stimuli produced significantly larger increases in cell migration than the individual stimuli combined. These findings highlight the significance of microfluidic systems in the development of approaches that apply external fields for neural repair and promote migration-targeted strategies for retinal cell replacement therapy.
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- Stephen Ryan Mut
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 599 Taylor Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA;
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- Regeneron, 777 Old Saw Mill River Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 599 Taylor Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA;
- Correspondence:
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Organic fouling control in reverse osmosis (RO) by effective membrane cleaning using saturated CO2 solution. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Tang C, Xie S, Wang M, Feng J, Han Z, Wu X, Wang L, Chen C, Wang J, Jiang L, Chen P, Sun X, Peng H. A fiber-shaped neural probe with alterable elastic moduli for direct implantation and stable electronic-brain interfaces. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:4387-4394. [PMID: 32373848 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00508h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Researchers developing implantable neural probes face a dilemma. Rigid neural probes facilitate direct implantation, but the brain tissue suffers from a vulnerable interface and a strong neuroinflammatory response due to mechanical mismatch between the probe and the brain tissue. Flexible neural probes offer stable interfaces and eliminate neuroinflammatory responses but require auxiliary implantation. Here, we have created a new kind of micro fiber-shaped neural probe with alterable elastic moduli before and after implantation. Carbon nanotube fibers and calcium crosslinked sodium alginate functioned as the core electrode and sheath layer, respectively. The response of calcium crosslinked sodium alginate to water will alter the probe elastic moduli from ∼10 GPa to ∼10 kPa post implantation, which is close to the elastic modulus of brain tissue. The micro fiber probes were directly implanted into mouse brains without any additional materials. After implantation, they became soft and offered dynamically adaptable interfaces with a reduced inflammatory response, benefiting long-term monitoring of neuron signals. Continuous four week monitoring of neuron signals was achieved. The simplicity of the strategy makes it suitable for versatile neuron techniques in neuron recording and modulation.
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- Chengqiang Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Jeoh T, Wong DE, Strobel SA, Hudnall K, Pereira NR, Williams KA, Arbaugh BM, Cunniffe JC, Scher HB. How alginate properties influence in situ internal gelation in crosslinked alginate microcapsules (CLAMs) formed by spray drying. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247171. [PMID: 33630897 PMCID: PMC7906420 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Alginates gel rapidly under ambient conditions and have widely documented potential to form protective matrices for sensitive bioactive cargo. Most commonly, alginate gelation occurs via calcium mediated electrostatic crosslinks between the linear polyuronic acid polymers. A recent breakthrough to form crosslinked alginate microcapsules (CLAMs) by in situ gelation during spray drying ("CLAMs process") has demonstrated applications in protection and controlled delivery of bioactives in food, cosmetics, and agriculture. The extent of crosslinking of alginates in CLAMs impacts the effectiveness of its barrier properties. For example, higher crosslinking extents can improve oxidative stability and limit diffusion of the encapsulated cargo. Crosslinking in CLAMs can be controlled by varying the calcium to alginate ratio; however, the choice of alginates used in the process also influences the ultimate extent of crosslinking. To understand how to select alginates to target crosslinking in CLAMs, we examined the roles of alginate molecular properties. A surprise finding was the formation of alginic acid gelling in the CLAMs that is a consequence of simultaneous and rapid pH reduction and moisture removal that occurs during spray drying. Thus, spray dried CLAMs gelation is due to calcium crosslinking and alginic acid formation, and unlike external gelation methods, is insensitive to the molecular composition of the alginates. The 'extent of gelation' of spray dried CLAMs is influenced by the molecular weights of the alginates at saturating calcium concentrations. Alginate viscosity correlates with molecular weight; thus, viscosity is a convenient criterion for selecting commercial alginates to target gelation extent in CLAMs.
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- Tina Jeoh
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Laboratory of Food Technology, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, United States of America
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Lin CC, Chiu JY. A novel γ-PGA composite gellan membrane containing glycerol for guided bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111404. [PMID: 33255007 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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An ideal barrier membrane design should incorporate the function of a delivery vehicle for transporting drugs and osteoinductive factors to where the body is under inflammation. In the present study, a functional hydrogel-based barrier membrane is fabricated using calcium-form poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) and glycerol blending into gellan gum. The concentration of the calcium-form poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) and the glycerol ratio are studied for improving practicability in easy-handling and expanding the coverage area. Gellan gum-based membranes with uniformly distributed calcium aggregates are not only successfully manufactured but also providing excellent characteristics for protein adsorption, bioactivity, and bone cell maturation. Our composite gellan gum-based membranes were tested including to their morphology, mechanical properties, swelling behavior, protein adsorption, drug diffusion, and lysozyme degradation. The biocompatibility, proliferation, and osteoblastic response of membranes were examined by osteoblast-like (MG63) cells. Our results indicate that adequate physical cross-linking with γ-PGA improves the original mechanical properties and delays degradation. Growing glycerol ratio not only enhances the elongation at break and diffusion rate, but it also changes the tensile strength and the remaining weight. In vitro biocompatibility tests, an adequate ratio of γ-PGA modification significantly enhances the proliferation, the secretion of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and mineralization. However, worth noting is the glycerol-modified membrane cannot bear a close resemblance with the non-glycerol group in the high level of osteoblastic response. In general, these tunable materials with biocompatibility, biodegradability, and positive osteoblastic responses were poised to be possible candidates for bone defect repair.
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- Chi-Chang Lin
- Department of Chemical and Material Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung 40704, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical and Material Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung 40704, Taiwan
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Ciancia S, Cafarelli A, Zahoranova A, Menciassi A, Ricotti L. Pulsatile Drug Delivery System Triggered by Acoustic Radiation Force. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:317. [PMID: 32411680 PMCID: PMC7202567 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Since biological systems exhibit a circadian rhythm (24-hour cycle), they are susceptible to the timing of drug administration. Indeed, several disorders require a therapy that synchronizes with the onset of symptoms. A targeted therapy with spatially and temporally precise controlled drug release can guarantee a considerable gain in terms of efficacy and safety of the treatment compared to traditional pharmacological methods, especially for chronotherapeutic disorders. This paper presents a proof of concept of an innovative pulsatile drug delivery system remotely triggered by the acoustic radiation force of ultrasound. The device consists of a case, in which a drug-loaded gel can be embedded, and a sliding top that can be moved on demand by the application of an acoustic stimulus, thus enabling drug release. Results demonstrate for the first time that ultrasound acoustic radiation force (up to 0.1 N) can be used for an efficient pulsatile drug delivery (up to 20 μg of drug released for each shot).
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- Sabrina Ciancia
- The BioRobotics Institute, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.,Departments of Excellence, Robotics & AI, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.,Departments of Excellence, Robotics & AI, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
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- Department for Biomaterials Research, Polymer Institute SAS, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.,Departments of Excellence, Robotics & AI, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.,Departments of Excellence, Robotics & AI, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
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Niyogi P, Pattnaik S, Maharana L, Mohapatra R, Haldar S. Temperature-dependent mucosal permeation kinetics of stigmasterol microspheres: In vivo mice model antioral candidiasis study. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 108:1636-1654. [PMID: 31721433 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Evaluation of mucosal permeation of stigmasterol from the glutaraldehyde cross linked chitosan microspheres at increasing experimental temperatures was performed. The activation energy of permeation, partition, and diffusion were estimated to understand the permeation kinetic with respect to the temperature. The formulation depicting least activation energy possessed the increased permeation thresholds of drug at the site of application. The encapsulation efficacy and mucoadhesive strength were found to be directly proportional to the polymer-emulsifier ratio. Decreased intensity in crystallography directed the molecular dispersion of microencapsulated drug. The depleted enthalpic phase transition in thermogram affirmed the stigmasterol encapsulation. The sphericity and the size of microspheres were determined by scanning electron photo micrograph. The in vivo quantification of oral Candida infection with different statistical approach and histopathological observation of infected tongue of mice on treatment with the stigmasterol encapsulated microspheres showed significant anti oral candidiasis activity by reduction of fungal colony count and recovery of papillae, reorganization of basal cell layer and newly formed papillae during 21-28 days of treatment.
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- Partha Niyogi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Medicinal, Aromatic and Economic Plants Group, Biological Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam, India
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Yoon H, Lee J, Kim S, Yoon J. Review of concepts and applications of electrochemical ion separation (EIONS) process. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.12.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Watanabe S, Tominaga T, Matsumoto M. Alternate Soaking Technique for Micropatterning Alginate Hydrogels on Wettability-patterned Substrates. J Oleo Sci 2019; 68:53-60. [PMID: 30542009 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess18166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Techniques for patterning hydrogels are important for fabrication of cell culture, analytical, and actuator devices at the micro- and nanometer length scales. In this study, we fabricated alginate hydrogels cross-linked by divalent cations on wettability-patterned substrates by alternate soaking of precursor solutions of sodium alginate and divalent cations. The wettability-patterned substrates were fabricated on hydrophilic glass plates modified with hydrophobic self-assembled monolayers of hexamethyldisilazane followed by exposure to an ultraviolet/ozone atmosphere through a metal mask. The film thickness of alginate gels with a width and length of 0.1 and 4 mm were tuned stepwise from 30 nm to 200 nm by adjusting the precursor conditions, including the pH, type of divalent metal ions, and sodium alginate concentration, and the alternate soaking conditions, including the dipping/withdrawal speed and number of alternate soaking cycles. This technique can be applied to other functional gels and will contribute to fabrication of hydrogel devices at the micro- and nanometer scales in the future.
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science
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Buccoadhesive gel of carvedilol nanoparticles for enhanced dissolution and bioavailability. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Lakshminarayanan R, Ye E, Young DJ, Li Z, Loh XJ. Recent Advances in the Development of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles for Combating Resistant Pathogens. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7:e1701400. [PMID: 29717819 PMCID: PMC7161883 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201701400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The rapid growth of harmful pathogens and their multidrug-resistance poses a severe challenge for health professionals and for the development of new healthcare products. Various strategies are exploited for the development of effective antimicrobial agents, and nanoparticles are a particularly promising class of materials in this respect. This review summarizes recent advances in antimicrobial metallic, polymeric, and lipid-based nanoparticles such as liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanostructured lipid carriers. The latter materials in particular are engineered for antimicrobial agent delivery and act by encapsulation, receptor-based binding, and disruption of microbial adherence to cellular substrates. Potential strategies for the design of multifunctional antimicrobial nanocarriers, combining material chemistry and biological interface science, are also discussed.
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- Institute of Materials Research and EngineeringA * STAR (Agency for ScienceTechnology and Research)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08‐03Singapore138634Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and EngineeringA * STAR (Agency for ScienceTechnology and Research)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08‐03Singapore138634Singapore
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringUniversity of the Sunshine CoastMaroochydore DCQueensland4558Australia
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- Institute of Materials Research and EngineeringA * STAR (Agency for ScienceTechnology and Research)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08‐03Singapore138634Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute11 Third Hospital AvenueSingapore168751Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and EngineeringA * STAR (Agency for ScienceTechnology and Research)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08‐03Singapore138634Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringNational University of Singapore9 Engineering Drive 1Singapore117576Singapore
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Setti C, Suarato G, Perotto G, Athanassiou A, Bayer IS. Investigation of in vitro hydrophilic and hydrophobic dual drug release from polymeric films produced by sodium alginate-MaterBi® drying emulsions. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 130:71-82. [PMID: 29928979 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Emulsions are known to be effective carriers of hydrophobic drugs, and particularly injectable emulsions have been successfully implemented for in vivo controlled drug release. Recently, high internal phase emulsions have also been used to produce porous polymeric templates for pharmaceutical applications. However, emulsions containing dissolved biopolymers both in the oil and water phases are very scarce. In this study, we demonstrate such an emulsion, in which the oil phase contains a hydrophobic biodegradable polymer, MaterBi®, and the water phase is aqueous sodium alginate dispersion. The two phases were emulsified simply by ultrasonic processing without any surfactants. The emulsions were stable for several days and were dried into composite solid films with varying MaterBi®/alginate fractions. The films were loaded with two model drugs, a hydrophilic eosin-based cutaneous antiseptic and the hydrophobic curcumin. Drug release capacity of the films was investigated in detail, and controlled release of each model drug was achieved either by tuning the polymer fraction in the films during emulsification or by crosslinking sodium alginate fraction of the films by calcium salt solution immersion. The emulsions can be formulated to carry either a single model drug or both drugs depending on the desired application. Films demonstrate excellent cell biocompatibility against human dermal fibroblast, adult cells.
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- Chiara Setti
- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy; Dipartimento di Informatica Bioingegneria, Robotica e Ingegneria dei Sistemi (DIBRIS), Universita Degli Studi di Genova, Via All'Opera Pia 13, 16145 Genova, Italy
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy; Drug Discovery and Development, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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Sarma SJ, Tay JH. Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal mechanisms of aerobic granules. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2018; 38:1077-1088. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2018.1451481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Saurabh Jyoti Sarma
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India
- Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Mohanraj S, Rajiv S. Preparation and characterization of camptothecin-loaded alginate/poly[ N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide] hydrogel beads for anticancer treatment. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1269104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Department of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai, India
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Ching SH, Bansal N, Bhandari B. Alginate gel particles-A review of production techniques and physical properties. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 57:1133-1152. [PMID: 25976619 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2014.965773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The application of hydrocolloid gel particles is potentially useful in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Alginate gel particles are one of the more commonly used hydrocolloid gel particles due to them being biocompatible, nontoxic, biodegradable, cheap, and simple to produce. They are particularly valued for their application in encapsulation. Encapsulation in alginate gel particles confers protective benefits to cells, DNA, nutrients, and microbes. Slow release of flavors, minerals, and drugs can also be achieved by encapsulation in gel particles. The particle size and shape of the gel particles are crucial for specific applications. In this review, current methods of producing alginate gel particles will be discussed, taking into account their advantages, disadvantages, scalability, and impact on particle size. The physical properties of alginate gel particles will determine the effectiveness in different application conditions. This review will cover the current understanding of the alginate biopolymer, gelation mechanisms and factors affecting release properties, gel strength, and rheology of the alginate gel particle systems.
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- Su Hung Ching
- a School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia
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- a School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia
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- a School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Queensland , Australia
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Chang B, Ahuja N, Ma C, Liu X. Injectable scaffolds: Preparation and application in dental and craniofacial regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. R, REPORTS : A REVIEW JOURNAL 2017; 111:1-26. [PMID: 28649171 PMCID: PMC5478172 DOI: 10.1016/j.mser.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Injectable scaffolds are appealing for tissue regeneration because they offer many advantages over pre-formed scaffolds. This article provides a comprehensive review of the injectable scaffolds currently being investigated for dental and craniofacial tissue regeneration. First, we provide an overview of injectable scaffolding materials, including natural, synthetic, and composite biomaterials. Next, we discuss a variety of characteristic parameters and gelation mechanisms of the injectable scaffolds. The advanced injectable scaffolding systems developed in recent years are then illustrated. Furthermore, we summarize the applications of the injectable scaffolds for the regeneration of dental and craniofacial tissues that include pulp, dentin, periodontal ligament, temporomandibular joint, and alveolar bone. Finally, our perspectives on the injectable scaffolds for dental and craniofacial tissue regeneration are offered as signposts for the future advancement of this field.
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- Bei Chang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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Jana S, Sharma R, Maiti S, Sen KK. Interpenetrating hydrogels of O-carboxymethyl Tamarind gum and alginate for monitoring delivery of acyclovir. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 92:1034-1039. [PMID: 27514441 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Revised: 06/24/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, an interpenetrating hydrogel network was constructed using varying combination of O-carboxymethyl Tamarind gum (CTG) and alginate by Ca+2 ion induced gelation method. The hydrogels were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses. The hydrogels were spherical in shape with rough surface textures. Depending on the alginate: CTG mass ratio, the hydrogel particles entrapped a maximum of ∼70% acyclovir. The drug release from interpenetrating hydrogels was 18-23% in HCl solution (pH1.2) in 2h. The drug release became faster in phosphate buffer solution (pH6.8) as the proportion of CTG was increased from 25% to 50%. However, the drug release was still slower than that observed for hydrogel particles of sodium alginate alone. Overall, the drug release tendency of the particles was higher in phosphate buffer solution than that in HCl solution. The non-Fickian drug release behavior was assumed after fitting the drug release data into Korsmeyer-Peppas model. The drug release was found to control by diffusion and swelling kinetics of the hydrogels. Thus, CTG gum could effectively retard drug release when used in combination with sodium alginate at an optimized mass ratio.
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- Sougata Jana
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Ashram More, G.T. Road, Asansol 713301, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Ashram More, G.T. Road, Asansol 713301, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Ashram More, G.T. Road, Asansol 713301, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Ashram More, G.T. Road, Asansol 713301, West Bengal, India
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Lam CN, Yao H, Olsen BD. The Effect of Protein Electrostatic Interactions on Globular Protein–Polymer Block Copolymer Self-Assembly. Biomacromolecules 2016; 17:2820-9. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b00522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Christopher N. Lam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Bajpai SK, Saxena S, Dubey S. A Novel Approach to Study Enzymatic Degradation of Ter-polymeric Beads for Gastrointestinal Drug Delivery: Synthesis and Characterization. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911506064370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The α-amylase induced enzymatic degradation of terpolymeric beads, composed of calcium alginate, starch and poly(ethylene) glycol, were studied for gastrointestinal drug delivery. The beads demonstrated faster degradation with increased enzyme activity in the range 0.64 to 2.24IU/mL. A linear relationship of the degradation rates and corresponding enzyme concentration indicate that degradation is governed by Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The degradation rate was enhanced with increases in starch content in the beads. The smaller value of KM (3.15 × 10−5 mol−1 dm−3) indicated higher enzyme-substrate affinity. The beads crosslinked with barium ions demonstrated slower degradation due to a higher degree of crosslinking in the beads. With increases in initial water content, the degradation was found to increase. In order to incorporate in vivo GI conditions, the degradation was also studied using a flow through diffusion cell (FTDC). The hydrogel beads exhibited slower degradation by FTDC compared to traditional in vitro methods and the degradation was dependent on the nature of the filler particles used in the diffusion cell.
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- S. K. Bajpai
- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Government Model Science College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P.) – 482001, India
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Government Model Science College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P.) – 482001, India
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Development and evaluation of a calcium alginate based oral ceftriaxone sodium formulation. Prog Biomater 2016; 5:117-133. [PMID: 27525203 PMCID: PMC4965494 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-016-0051-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The purpose of this work was to develop a multiparticulate system exploiting the pH-sensitive property and biodegradability of calcium alginate beads for intestinal delivery of ceftriaxone sodium (CS). CS was entrapped in beads made of sodium alginate and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), acacia, HPMC K4M and HPMC K15M as drug release modifiers. Beads were prepared using calcium chloride as a cross-linking agent, followed by enteric coating with cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP). The beads were then evaluated for entrapment efficiency using HPLC, in vitro drug release examined in simulated gastric fluid (pH 1.2) and simulated intestinal fluid (pH 6.8), swellability, particle size and surface characterization using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) was utilized to check the polymer matrix strength and thermal stability. The drug entrapment efficiency of the optimized formulation was determined to be 75 ± 5 %. Swelling properties of drug-loaded beads were found to be in a range of 0.9–3.4. Alginate beads coated with CAP and containing CMC as a second polymer exhibited sustained release. The drug release followed first-order kinetics via non-Fickian diffusion and erosion mechanism. The particle size of the beads was between 1.04 ± 0.20 and 2.15 ± 0.36 mm. TGA, AFM, and SEM data showed composition and polymer-dependent variations in cross-linking, thermal stability, surface structure, morphology, and roughness. The physico-chemical properties of the developed formulation indicate suitability of the formulation to deliver CS orally.
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Rajpoot K. Acyclovir-loaded sorbitan esters-based organogel: development and rheological characterization. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 45:551-559. [PMID: 27019055 DOI: 10.3109/21691401.2016.1161639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Herein, a nanoemulsion-based organogel (NEOG) system loaded with acyclovir has been developed for the effective treatment of herpes simplex virus infection via topical delivery. Pseudo-ternary phase diagram exhibited increase in non-birefrigent, optically isotropic region of organogel with Smix (Kw) ratio. The NEOG C showed good storage (G') and loss moduli (G″), and more compact network structures. Gel-sol transition temperature (Tg) and fractal dimension (Df) of NEOG system revealed increased density of the tubular network with Kw. Hence, high gelling ability of the developed NEOG system may attribute to the combination of sustained and site-specific delivery of drugs.
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- Kuldeep Rajpoot
- a Pharmaceutical Research Project Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya , Sagar , Madhya Pradesh , India.,b Pharmaceutical Research Project Laboratory , Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University) , Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh , India
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Varela S, Balagué I, Sancho I, Ertürk N, Ferrando M, Vernet A. Functionalised alginate flow seeding microparticles for use in Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). J Microencapsul 2016; 33:153-61. [PMID: 26878165 DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2016.1142016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Alginate microparticles as flow seeding fulfil all the requirements that are recommended for the velocity measurements in Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). These spherical microparticles offer the advantage of being environmentally friendly, having excellent seeding properties and they can be produced via a very simple process. In the present study, the performances of alginate microparticles functionalised with a fluorescent dye, Rhodamine B (RhB), for PIV have been studied. The efficacy of fluorescence is appreciated in a number of PIV applications since it can boost the signal-to-noise ratio. Alginate microparticles functionalised with RhB have high emission efficiency, desirable match with fluid density and controlled size. The study of the particles behaviour in strong acid and basic solutions and ammonia is also included. This type of particles can be used for measurements with PIV and Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) simultaneously, including acid-base reactions.
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- Sylvana Varela
- a Department d'Enginyeria Mecànica , ECoMMFiT, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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- a Department d'Enginyeria Mecànica , ECoMMFiT, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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- a Department d'Enginyeria Mecànica , ECoMMFiT, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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- a Department d'Enginyeria Mecànica , ECoMMFiT, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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- b Department d'Enginyeria Química , Food Innovation & Engineering, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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- a Department d'Enginyeria Mecànica , ECoMMFiT, Universitat Rovira I Virgili , Tarragona , Spain
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Tavassoli-Kafrani E, Shekarchizadeh H, Masoudpour-Behabadi M. Development of edible films and coatings from alginates and carrageenans. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 137:360-374. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.10.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Huynh UTD, Lerbret A, Neiers F, Chambin O, Assifaoui A. Binding of Divalent Cations to Polygalacturonate: A Mechanism Driven by the Hydration Water. J Phys Chem B 2016; 120:1021-32. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.5b11010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Uyen T. D. Huynh
- Danang
College of Technology, University of Danang, Danang, Viet Nam
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Khalid N, Kobayashi I, Neves MA, Uemura K, Nakajima M, Nabetani H. Preparation of monodisperse aqueous microspheres containing high concentration ofl-ascorbic acid by microchannel emulsification. J Microencapsul 2015; 32:570-7. [DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2015.1065919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Straccia MC, d’Ayala GG, Romano I, Laurienzo P. Novel zinc alginate hydrogels prepared by internal setting method with intrinsic antibacterial activity. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 125:103-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Srinivasan A, Roche J, Ravaine V, Kuhn A. Synthesis of conducting asymmetric hydrogel particles showing autonomous motion. SOFT MATTER 2015; 11:3958-3962. [PMID: 25907320 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm00273g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In the present work, we introduce a new approach for the synthesis of asymmetric particles made from electrically conducting polyaniline-alginate hydrogels by using bipolar electrochemistry. Such an intrinsic break of symmetry allows the soft beads to exhibit tunable motion at the air/water interface when loaded with ethanol due to controllable directed release of the solvent.
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- A Srinivasan
- Univ. Bordeaux, ISM, UMR 5255, Site ENSCBP, 16 avenue Pey Berland, 33607 Pessac, France.
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Prevention of Polyglycolic Acid-Induced Peritoneal Adhesions Using Alginate in a Rat Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:403413. [PMID: 26078949 PMCID: PMC4454711 DOI: 10.1155/2015/403413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Postoperative intra-abdominal or intrathoracic adhesions sometimes cause significant morbidity. We have designed three types of alginate-based treatments using strongly cross-linked (SL), weakly cross-linked (WL), and non-cross-linked (NL) alginate with calcium gluconate. In rat experiments, we compared the antiadhesive effects of the three types of alginate-based treatments, fibrin glue treatment (a standard treatment), and no treatment against adhesions caused by polyglycolic acid (PGA) mesh (PGA-induced adhesions). The antiadhesive materials were set on the PGA sheet fixed on the parietal peritoneum of the abdomen. Fifty-six days later, the adhesions were evaluated macroscopically by the adhesion scores and microscopically by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunostaining. We also tested the fibroblast growth on the surface of the antiadhesive materials in vitro. The antiadhesive effects of WL and NL were superior to the no treatment and fibrin glue treatment. A microscopic evaluation confirmed that the PGA sheet was covered by a peritoneal layer constructed of well-differentiated mesothelial cells, and the inflammation was most improved in the NL and WL. The fibroblast growth was inhibited most on the surfaces of the NL and WL. These results suggest that either the WL or NL treatments are suitable for preventing PGA-induced adhesions compared to SL or the conventional treatment.
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Pongjanyakul T, Khuathan N. Quaternary polymethacrylate–sodium alginate films: effect of alginate block structures and use for sustained release tablets. Pharm Dev Technol 2015; 21:487-98. [DOI: 10.3109/10837450.2015.1022787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Xin Y, Bligh MW, Kinsela AS, Wang Y, David Waite T. Calcium-mediated polysaccharide gel formation and breakage: Impact on membrane foulant hydraulic properties. J Memb Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2014.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yang J, Han S, Zheng H, Dong H, Liu J. Preparation and application of micro/nanoparticles based on natural polysaccharides. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 123:53-66. [PMID: 25843834 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Revised: 12/13/2014] [Accepted: 01/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Polysaccharides have attracted more and more attentions and been recognized to be the most promising materials in recent years because of their outstanding merits such as easily available, non-toxic, biocompatible, biodegradable, and easily modified. Considerable research efforts have been directed toward developing polysaccharides-based micro/nanoparticles (PM/NPs). The new major studies of PM/NPs over the past few years are outlined in this review. Methods of preparation, including self-assembly, ionic-gelation, complex coacervation, emulsification, and desolvation method and some others, are summarized. Different applications of PM/NPs in the field of drug-delivery system are highlighted. Besides, another novel application of PM/NPs that are used as emulsifiers to stabilize Pickering emulsion is also introduced. These environmental-friendly particle emulsifiers have received reasonable attention due to their novel applications, especially in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutics. From literature surveys, we realized that studies on PM/NP systems for different applications have increased rapidly. Hence, the present review is timely.
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- Jisheng Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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Ahn SY, Mun CH, Lee SH. Microfluidic spinning of fibrous alginate carrier having highly enhanced drug loading capability and delayed release profile. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra11438h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Natural polymer-based drug carriers have been developed for antimicrobial applications but several problems remain with their poor controllability of drug loading and degradation.
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- S. Y. Ahn
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- College of Health Science
- Korea University
- Seoul
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- College of Health Science
- Korea University
- Seoul
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- College of Health Science
- Korea University
- Seoul
- Republic of Korea
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Gasperini L, Mano JF, Reis RL. Natural polymers for the microencapsulation of cells. J R Soc Interface 2014; 11:20140817. [PMID: 25232055 PMCID: PMC4191114 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2014.0817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 355] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The encapsulation of living mammalian cells within a semi-permeable hydrogel matrix is an attractive procedure for many biomedical and biotechnological applications, such as xenotransplantation, maintenance of stem cell phenotype and bioprinting of three-dimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. In this review, we focus on naturally derived polymers that can form hydrogels under mild conditions and that are thus capable of entrapping cells within controlled volumes. Our emphasis will be on polysaccharides and proteins, including agarose, alginate, carrageenan, chitosan, gellan gum, hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, gelatin, fibrin and silk fibroin. We also discuss the technologies commonly employed to encapsulate cells in these hydrogels, with particular attention on microencapsulation.
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- Luca Gasperini
- 3B's, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas, Portugal ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas, Portugal ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas, Portugal ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Crossingham YJ, Kerr PG, Kennedy RA. Comparison of selected physico-chemical properties of calcium alginate films prepared by two different methods. Int J Pharm 2014; 473:259-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2014.06.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Harper BA, Barbut S, Lim LT, Marcone MF. Effect of various gelling cations on the physical properties of "wet" alginate films. J Food Sci 2014; 79:E562-7. [PMID: 24611902 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.12376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2013] [Accepted: 01/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In this study, the physical properties of "wet" alginate films gelled with various divalent cations (Ba(2+) , Ca(2+) , Mg(2+) , Sr(2+) , and Zn(2+) ) were explored. Additionally, the effect of adding NaCl to the alginate film-forming solution prior to gelling was evaluated. Aside from Mg(2+) , all of the divalent cations were able to produce workable "wet" alginate films. Films gelled with BaCl2 (without added NaCl) had the highest (P < 0.05) tensile strength and Young's modulus while films gelled with CaCl2 (alone) had the highest puncture strength. The Zn-alginate and Sr-alginate films had the highest elongation at break values. Adding NaCl to the alginate film-forming solution increased the viscosity of the solution. Films with added NaCl were less transparent and had lower tensile strength, elongation, and puncture strength than films formed without NaCl in the film-forming solution. ATR-FTIR results showed a slight shift in the asymmetric COO(-) vibrational peak of the alginate when the "wet" alginate films were gelled with Zn(2+) .
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- B Allison Harper
- Dept. of Food Science Univ. of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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Khuathan N, Pongjanyakul T. Modification of quaternary polymethacrylate films using sodium alginate: Film characterization and drug permeability. Int J Pharm 2014; 460:63-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Huanbutta K, Cheewatanakornkool K, Terada K, Nunthanid J, Sriamornsak P. Impact of salt form and molecular weight of chitosan on swelling and drug release from chitosan matrix tablets. Carbohydr Polym 2013; 97:26-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.04.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Revised: 04/23/2013] [Accepted: 04/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Giridhar RS, Pandit AS. Effect of Curing Agent on Sodium Alginate Blends Using Barium Chloride as Crosslinking Agent and Study of Swelling, Thermal, and Morphological Properties. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2013.769236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Banerjee S, Singh S, Bhattacharya SS, Chattopadhyay P. Trivalent ion cross-linked pH sensitive alginate-methyl cellulose blend hydrogel beads from aqueous template. Int J Biol Macromol 2013; 57:297-307. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Revised: 02/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Angadi SC, Manjeshwar LS, Aminabhavi TM. Coated Interpenetrating Blend Microparticles of Chitosan and Guar Gum for Controlled Release of Isoniazid. Ind Eng Chem Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ie302581m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sudha C. Angadi
- Department
of Chemistry, Karnatak University, Dharwad
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Reddy SG, Pandit AS. Biodegradable sodium alginate and lignosulphonic acid blends: characterization and swelling studies. POLIMEROS 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0104-14282013005000006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Golmohamadi M, Wilkinson KJ. Diffusion of ions in a calcium alginate hydrogel-structure is the primary factor controlling diffusion. Carbohydr Polym 2013; 94:82-7. [PMID: 23544513 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2012] [Revised: 01/09/2013] [Accepted: 01/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The diffusion of solutes has been evaluated in an alginate hydrogel as a function of its structure. The role of solute and gel charge on the diffusion measurements were of particular interest. Diffusion coefficients were measured using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy as a function of solute charge and size, bulk solution ionic strength and pH, and gel density. Diffusion coefficients of fluorescent dextrans with hydrodynamic radii up to 6 nm were reduced by 30% in a 1.8% (w/w) hydrogel whereas they were reduced by only 2% in a 0.2% (w/w) hydrogel. The role of ionic strength was examined for various concentrations (0.1-100 mM) and compositions of ions (Na(+), Ca(2+) or mixtures thereof). The diffusion coefficient of a small charged probe (rhodamine 6G, R6G(+)) did not change significantly with increasing ionic strength when sodium was used as the counter ion. The diffusion coefficient was only moderately influenced by the charge of solutes (from +1 to -2). Similarly, pH variations from 3 to 9 had little impact on the diffusion coefficients of R6G(+) in the gel. On the other hand, the addition of Ca(2+) had a significant impact on gel compactness, which led to a significant reduction in solute diffusion. For the calcium alginate hydrogels, structural modifications resulting from Ca binding were much more important than electrostatic effects due to modifications of the gel Donnan potential.
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- Mahmood Golmohamadi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Montreal, P.O. Box 6128, Succursale Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3C 3J7
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