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Huang Y, Zhang F, Zhang Y, Chen R, Lü X. Combination of gene/protein and metabolite multiomics to reveal biomarkers of nickel ion cytotoxicity and the underlying mechanism. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae079. [PMID: 39022125 PMCID: PMC11254314 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Biomarkers have been applied for toxicity assessment of biomaterials due to their advantages. However, research on biomarkers for biomaterials is still in its early stages. There is a lack of integrated analysis in biomarker research based on multiomics studies. Herein, we report a new approach for combining of gene/protein and metabolite multiomics to reveal biomarkers of nickel ion (Ni2+) cytotoxicity and the underlying mechanism. Firstly, differentially expressed genes and proteins were compared to screen gene/protein pairs exhibiting consistent differential expression within the same Ni2+-treated groups. Next, metabolic pathway analysis was carried out to reveal pathways in which gene/protein pairs and metabolites showed upstream and downstream relationships. Important networks composed of gene/protein pairs, metabolites and metabolic pathways and candidate biomarkers were subsequently identified. Through expression level and function validation, the gene/protein/metabolite biomarkers were confirmed, and the underlying mechanism was revealed: Ni2+ influenced the expression of the Rrm2 gene biomarker, which subsequently affected the expression of the RRM2 protein biomarker. These changes in turn impacted the levels of uric acid and uridine metabolite biomarkers, ultimately inhibiting DNA synthesis, suppressing cell proliferation, increasing intracellular ROS levels and reducing ATP content.
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- Yan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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Sufarnap E, Harahap KI, Adiana ID, Lim D, Lim C, Christy C. Corrosion of copper nickel titanium archwire in chlorhexidine, sodium fluoride, and chitosan mouthwashes. F1000Res 2024; 12:159. [PMID: 38434650 PMCID: PMC10905017 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.129043.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background Copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) ion release, and surface topography change from the orthodontic wire are the initial processes of corrosion that may affect the mechanical properties of the archwire. In this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of CHX, NaF, and chitosan on the corrosion of CuNiTi wire nickel and copper ions released, surface roughness change, and archwire deflection. Methods Ninety samples of CuNiTi Tanzo™ archwires were divided into five groups according to their immersion solution: Artificial Saliva, CHX, NaF, CHX-NaF, and chitosan group. Each group was further divided into three subgroups (n=6) corresponding immersion time, i.e., two, four, and six weeks. The corrosion of the samples was analyzed with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and universal testing machine (UTM). Results The amount of nickel ion releases was increasing, but the copper ion releases were reduced by the time of observations. The highest nickel ion was released in the CHX-NaF group and the lowest in the chitosan group for six-week immersion. It also corresponded to the surface topography by SEM analysis which showed the most extended cracks and deep pits in the CHX-NaF group and a smoother surface in the chitosan group. Copper ion release showed the highest ion release in the NaF group and the lowest release in the chitosan group. The unloading force of CuNiTi archwire deflection remains the same at week two and week four for all mouthwashes. Conclusion The use of mouthwashes that contained CHX, NaF, and chitosan could further alter the passive layer and cause higher nickel and copper ion release and increased CuNiTi archwire surface structure porosity. But there is no distinction between mouthwashes to release the unloading force within two until four weeks.
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- Erliera Sufarnap
- Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Dental Material, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera Utara, 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Univsersitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera Utara, 20155, Indonesia
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- Residence of Orthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, 20155, Indonesia
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- Profession Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, 20155, Indonesia
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- Profession Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatera, 20155, Indonesia
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Duta L, Grumezescu V. The Effect of Doping on the Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Hydroxyapatite for Medical Applications: From Powders to Thin Films. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:640. [PMID: 38591446 PMCID: PMC10856152 DOI: 10.3390/ma17030640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Recently, the favorable electrical properties of biomaterials have been acknowledged as crucial for various medical applications, including both bone healing and growth processes. This review will specifically concentrate on calcium phosphate (CaP)-based bioceramics, with a notable emphasis on hydroxyapatite (HA), among the diverse range of synthetic biomaterials. HA is currently the subject of extensive research in the medical field, particularly in dentistry and orthopedics. The existing literature encompasses numerous studies exploring the physical-chemical, mechanical, and biological properties of HA-based materials produced in various forms (i.e., powders, pellets, and/or thin films) using various physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques. In comparison, there is a relative scarcity of research on the electrical and dielectric properties of HA, which have been demonstrated to be essential for understanding dipole polarization and surface charge. It is noteworthy that these electrical and dielectric properties also offer valuable insights into the structure and functioning of biological tissues and cells. In this respect, electrical impedance studies on living tissues have been performed to assess the condition of cell membranes and estimate cell shape and size. The need to fill the gap and correlate the physical-chemical, mechanical, and biological characteristics with the electrical and dielectric properties could represent a step forward in providing new avenues for the development of the next-generation of high-performance HA-doped biomaterials for future top medical applications. Therefore, this review focuses on the electrical and dielectric properties of HA-based biomaterials, covering a range from powders and pellets to thin films, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the various dopants used. Therefore, it will be revealed that each dopant possesses unique properties capable of enhancing the overall characteristics of the produced structures. Considering that the electrical and dielectric properties of HA-based biomaterials have not been extensively explored thus far, the aim of this review is to compile and thoroughly discuss the latest research findings in the field, with special attention given to biomedical applications.
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- Liviu Duta
- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor St., 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor St., 077125 Magurele, Romania
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Li M, Wu J, Geng W, Gao P, Yang Y, Li X, Xu K, Liao Q, Cai K. Interaction pathways of implant metal localized corrosion and macrophage inflammatory reactions. Bioact Mater 2024; 31:355-367. [PMID: 37663618 PMCID: PMC10474585 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Macrophages play a central role in immunological responses to metallic species associated with the localized corrosion of metallic implants, and mediating in peri-implant inflammations. Herein, the pathways of localized corrosion-macrophage interactions were systematically investigated on 316L stainless steel (SS) implant metals. Electrochemical monitoring under macrophage-mediated inflammatory conditions showed a decreased pitting corrosion resistance of 316L SSs in the presence of RAW264.7 cells as the cells would disrupt biomolecule adsorbed layer on the metal surface. The pitting potentials were furtherly decreased when the RAW264.7 cells were induced to the M1 pro-inflammatory phenotype by the addition of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and pitting corrosion preferentially initiated at the peripheries of macrophages. The overproduction of aggressive ROS under inflammatory conditions would accelerate the localized corrosion of 316L SS around macrophages. Under pitting corrosion condition, the viability and pro-inflammatory polarization of RAW264.7 cells were region-dependent, lower viability and more remarkable morphology transformation of macrophages in the pitting corrosion region than the pitting-free region. The pitting corrosion of 316L SS induced high expression of CD86, TNF-α, IL-6 and high level of intracellular ROS in macrophages. Uneven release of metallic species (Fe2+, Cr3+, Ni2+, etc) and uneven distribution of surface overpotential stimulated macrophage inflammatory responses near the corrosion pits. A synergetic effect of localized corrosion and macrophages was revealed, which could furtherly promote localized corrosion of 316L SS and macrophage inflammatory reactions. Our results provided direct evidence of corrosion-macrophage interaction in metallic implants and disclosed the pathways of this mutual stimulation effect.
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- Meng Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Chongqing University, Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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Liang W, Ni N, Huang Y, Lin C. An Advanced Review: Polyurethane-Related Dressings for Skin Wound Repair. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4301. [PMID: 37959982 PMCID: PMC10649939 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214301] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The inability of wounds to heal effectively through normal repair has become a burden that seriously affects socio-economic development and human health. The therapy of acute and chronic skin wounds still poses great clinical difficulty due to the lack of suitable functional wound dressings. It has been found that dressings made of polyurethane exhibit excellent and diverse biological properties, but lack the functionality of clinical needs, and most dressings are unable to dynamically adapt to microenvironmental changes during the healing process at different stages of chronic wounds. Therefore, the development of multifunctional polyurethane composite materials has become a hot topic of research. This review describes the changes in physicochemical and biological properties caused by the incorporation of different polymers and fillers into polyurethane dressings and describes their applications in wound repair and regeneration. We listed several polymers, mainly including natural-based polymers (e.g., collagen, chitosan, and hyaluronic acid), synthetic-based polymers (e.g., polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyacrylamide), and some other active ingredients (e.g., LL37 peptide, platelet lysate, and exosomes). In addition to an introduction to the design and application of polyurethane-related dressings, we discuss the conversion and use of advanced functional dressings for applications, as well as future directions for development, providing reference for the development and new applications of novel polyurethane dressings.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China; (W.L.); (N.N.); (Y.H.)
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Chen YZ, Huang Y, Lü XY. Molecular mechanism of a novel root-end filling material containing zirconium oxide on the osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of human osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1269246. [PMID: 37901837 PMCID: PMC10613028 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1269246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Although the novel root-end filling material containing zirconium oxide (NRFM-Zr) which is hydroxyapatite-based may promote osteoblast differentiation, the molecular mechanism remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate it underlying the osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of human osteosarcoma MG-63 cells induced by NRFM-Zr, compared with calcium silicate-based mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and glass ionomer cement (GIC). Firstly, three different types of root filling materials were co-cultured with MG-63 cells, and their cell toxicity, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and calcium ion concentration were evaluated. Next, gene expression profiling microarray was employed to analyze the impact of the materials on the gene expression profile of MG-63 cells. The results of cell viability revealed that NRFM-Zr group had no significant difference compared to the negative control group. After 5 and 7 days of cultivation, both the NRFM-Zr and MTA groups exhibited significantly higher ALP activity compared to the negative control (p < 0.05). Moreover, the NRFM-Zr group had the highest calcium ion concentration, while the GIC group was the lowest (p < 0.05). Gene expression profiling microarray analysis identified 2915 (NRFM-Zr), 2254 (MTA) and 392 (GIC) differentially expressed genes, respectively. GO functional and KEGG pathway analysis revealed that differentially expressed genes of NRFM-Zr, MTA and GIC participated in 8, 6 and 0 differentiation-related pathways, respectively. Comparing the molecular mechanisms of osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation induced by hydroxyapatite-based NRFM-Zr and calcium silicate-based MTA, it was found that they shared similarities in their molecular mechanisms of promoting osteogenic differentiation. NRFM-Zr primarily promotes differentiation and inhibits cell apoptosis, thereby enhancing osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of MG-63 cells. Furthermore, the inducing efficacy of NRFM-Zr was found to be superior to MTA.
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- Yao-Zhong Chen
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Zhongda Hospital, Medical College, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Li M, Wu J, Geng W, Yang Y, Li X, Xu K, Li K, Li Y, Duan Q, Gao P, Cai K. Regulation of localized corrosion of 316L stainless steel on osteogenic differentiation of bone morrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. Biomaterials 2023; 301:122262. [PMID: 37542857 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122262] [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: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Localized corrosion has become a concerning issue in orthopedic implants as it is associated with peri-implant adverse tissue reactions and implant failure. Here, the pitting corrosion of 316 L stainless steels (316 L SSs) was initiated by electrochemical polarization to simulate the in vivo localized corrosion of orthopedic implants. The effect of localized corrosion on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) was systematically studied. The results suggest that pitting corrosion of 316 L SS reduced the viability, adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation abilities of BMSCs, especially for the cells around the corrosion pits. The relatively high concentrations of metallic ions such as Cr3+ and Ni2+ released by pitting corrosion could cause cytotoxicity to the BMSCs. The inhomogeneous electrochemical environment resulted from localized corrosion could promote reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation around the corrosion pits and cause oxidative stress of BMSCs. In addition, localized corrosion could also electrochemically interact with the cells and lead to cell membrane depolarization. The depolarized cell membranes and relatively high levels of ROS mediated the degradation of the osteogenic capacity of BMSCs. This work provides new insights into corrosion-mediated cell function degeneration as well as the material-cell interactions.
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- Meng Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.
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Wang X, Xie D, Wei L, You D, Hou M, Leng Y. DFT investigation of the dissolution trends of NiTi alloys with the B 2 and B19' phases during the initial oxidation stage. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023. [PMID: 37449875 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01024d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The selective corrosion of NiTi alloys was studied using density functional theory calculations, and the dissolution trends of the NiTi-B2 and NiTi-B19' phases in the initial oxidation stage were compared to predict their corrosion difference. The dissolution process of Ni and Ti was simulated by creating Ni or Ti vacancies on the unoxidized and oxidized NiTi alloy surfaces. The results show that the surface vacancy formation energy of Ti vacancies is higher than that of Ni vacancies, indicating that Ti is more difficult to dissolve than Ni. Furthermore, oxidation promotes and impedes the dissolution of Ni and Ti, respectively. This study improves the fundamental understanding of the corrosion mechanism of NiTi alloys.
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- Xiaoting Wang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education of China, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education of China, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education of China, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education of China, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Sichuan Province International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Functional Materials, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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Chountoulesi M, Selianitis D, Pispas S, Pippa N. Recent Advances on PEO-PCL Block and Graft Copolymers as Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2298. [PMID: 36984177 PMCID: PMC10056975 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(ε-caprolactone) (PEO-PCL) is a family of block (or graft) copolymers with several biomedical applications. These types of copolymers are well-known for their good biocompatibility and biodegradability properties, being ideal for biomedical applications and for the formation of a variety of nanosystems intended for controlled drug release. The aim of this review is to present the applications and the properties of different nanocarriers derived from PEO-PCL block and graft copolymers. Micelles, polymeric nanoparticles, drug conjugates, nanocapsules, and hybrid polymer-lipid nanoparticles, such as hybrid liposomes, are the main categories of PEO-PCL based nanocarriers loaded with different active ingredients. The advantages and the limitations in preclinical studies are also discussed in depth. PEO-PCL based nanocarriers could be the next generation of delivery systems with fast clinical translation. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives of the PEO-PCL based nanocarriers are highlighted.
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- Maria Chountoulesi
- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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Amini F, Farhadi S, Shahbeik S, Mahvash Mohammadi M, Rakhshan V. Effects of fixed orthodontic treatment with and without chlorhexidine mouthwash on vitality of oral mucosal cells reflected by cell nuclear indexes: A preliminary 3-phase before-after clinical trial. Int Orthod 2023; 21:100722. [PMID: 36669458 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2023.100722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Effects of mouthwashes on the vitality of oral mucosal cells have not been determined in orthodontic patients. We aimed to assess, for the first time, the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment with and without chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash on the oral mucosal cell vitality. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients meeting the eligibility criteria were consecutively included until the desired sample size was reached. Oral buccal mucosal cell samples were taken immediately before orthodontic treatment. For each patient, 20 metal brackets and 4 bands were installed on the teeth. Cell samples were recollected after one month of treatment. Then, the patients used an ethanol-free 0.12% CHX mouthwash two times a week for one month. Sampling was repeated at the end of the second month. Papanicolaou staining was used for micronucleus screening of the indexes: micronucleus (MIC), karyorrhexis (KR), karyolysis (KL), and broken eggs (BE). The repair index (RI) was calculated as RI=KR+KL/BE+MIC. Comparisons of nuclear changes over 3 intervals were done using the Friedman and Dunn-Bonferroni tests (α=0.05, β<0.05). RESULTS This prospective before-after clinical trial was performed on 408 observations of 34 patients (14 males, 20 females, mean age: 16.68±3.75 years) at 3 intervals (×4 parameters each). The means of MIC, KR, KL, BE, and RI were respectively 1.312±1.219, 0.241±0.564, 0.426±0.657, 0.115±0.224, and 0.476±0.360 before treatment. They were 1.348±1.171, 0.215±0.236, 0.406±0.369, 0.124±0.187, and 0.511±0.310 at the first interval and 1.909±1.263, 0.368±0.174, 0.615±0.269, 0.253±0.150, and 0.529±0.195 at the second interval. Friedman showed significant time-dependent changes for all variables (P<0.0005) except RI. Dunn-Bonferroni showed that except MIC (P=0.017), KR/KL/BE changed insignificantly after orthodontic treatment (P≥0.974). MIC/KR/KL/BE increased significantly after the addition of CHX (P<0.0005). CONCLUSION CHX mouthwash, together with orthodontic treatment, has a strong deteriorating effect on nuclear indexes associated with the vitality of buccal mucosal cells. Nuclear changes caused by orthodontic treatment alone might be negligible.
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- Fariborz Amini
- Department of Orthodontics, Dental Faculty of Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental Faculty of Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Shahed University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, Dental Faculty of Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Dental Anatomy, Dental Faculty of Islamic Azad University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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Zhai Z, Zhu Z, Kong F, Xie D, Cai J, Dai J, Zhong Y, Gan Y, Zheng S, Xu Y, Sun T. Distinguish the Characteristic Mechanism of 3 Drug Pairs of Corydalis Rhizome in Ameliorating Angina Pectoris: Network Pharmacology and Meta-Analysis. Nat Prod Commun 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x231152309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Objective: Angina pectoris (AP), affecting over 523 million people, can be alleviated by corydalis rhizome (CR), usually combined with chuanxiong rhizome (CXR), angelica dahuricae radix (ADR), or astragali radix (AR) to enhance the effect. This study aims to distinguish the different mechanisms among 3 drug pairs to treat AP. Methods: The drug pair-disease intersection targets, compound targets, protein–protein interaction (PPI), and herb-compound-target-pathway network were obtained by Cytoscape, STRING, Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses ( http://www.kegg.jp/ or http://www.genome.jp/kegg/ ). Importantly, with principal component analysis (PCA), the key point of KEGG and GO were explored and supported, while by meta-analysis, the different mechanisms of the drug pairs on AP were discovered. Results: JUN, SRC, PIK3CA, and MAPK1 as PPI core network of CR-AP, (CR-CXR)-AP, (CR-ADR)-AP, and (CR-AR)-AP. (highest confidence > 0.9). 10, 45, 35, and 21 key compounds, and 68, 123, 117, and 97 core targets were obtained from CR-AP, (CR-CXR)-AP, (CR-ADR)-AP, and (CR-AR)-AP based on more than 2-fold median value for degree and betweenness centrality, more than the median of closeness centrality. The core pathways of (CR-CXR)-AP and (CR-AR)-AP cover “fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis” and the “pathways in cancer”, while (CR-ADR)-AP was found as the “pathways in cancer” by PCA and KEGG ( P < .01). The core biological processes of (BP) (CR-CXR)-AP, (CR-ADR)-AP, and (CR-AR)-AP were all enriched in the “circulatory system process” by PCA and GO ( P < .01). Moreover, meta-analysis indicated the significant differences ( P < .05) of the 3 drug pairs. Conclusion: CR-CXR, CR-ADR, or CR-AR outperformed CR-AP in AP mitigation. Furthermore, meta-analysis revealed, CR-CXR was superior to alleviating AP by affecting “circulatory system process” and “fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis”, particularly the targets PTGS1, PTGS2, ADRB2, ADRA2C, and NOS, when compared with the drug pair of CR-ADR and the CR-AR.
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- Zhenwei Zhai
- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Zhang Z, Meng C, Hou K, Wang Z, Huang Y, Lü X. The cytological and electrophysiological effects of silver nanoparticles on neuron-like PC12 cells. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277942. [PMID: 36512588 PMCID: PMC9746933 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the toxic effects and mechanism of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) on the cytological and electrophysiological properties of rat adrenal pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells. Different concentrations of SNPs (20 nm) were prepared, and the effects of different application durations on the cell viability and electrical excitability of PC12 quasi-neuronal networks were investigated. The effects of 200 μM SNPs on the neurite length, cell membrane potential (CMP) difference, intracellular Ca2+ content, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) difference, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) content of networks were then investigated. The results showed that 200 μM SNPs produced grade 1 cytotoxicity at 48 h of interaction, and the other concentrations of SNPs were noncytotoxic. Noncytotoxic 5 μM SNPs significantly increased electrical excitability, and noncytotoxic 100 μM SNPs led to an initial increase followed by a significant decrease in electrical excitability. Cytotoxic SNPs (200 μM) significantly decreased electrical excitability. SNPs (200 μM) led to decreases in neurite length, MMP difference and ATP content and increases in CMP difference and intracellular Ca2+ and ROS levels. The results revealed that not only cell viability but also electrophysiological properties should be considered when evaluating nanoparticle-induced neurotoxicity. The SNP-induced cytotoxicity mainly originated from its effects on ATP content, cytoskeletal structure and ROS content. The decrease in electrical excitability was mainly due to the decrease in ATP content. ATP content may thus be an important indicator of both cell viability and electrical excitability in PC12 quasi-neuronal networks.
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- Zequn Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of RF- & OE-ICs, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Coinnovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
- * E-mail: (ZW); (YH); (XL)
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- * E-mail: (ZW); (YH); (XL)
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Coinnovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
- * E-mail: (ZW); (YH); (XL)
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Zhang Z, Yang Y, Guo Y, Sha P, Xu Z, Yu Z, Si J, Zhang Z, Guo J, Chen Y. Adhesion and corrosion resistance of polycaprolactone coating on NiTi alloy surface after alkali heat pretreatment. BIOSURFACE AND BIOTRIBOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1049/bsb2.12051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Zhihui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Weihai Institute for Bionic Jilin University Weihai China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Weihai Institute for Bionic Jilin University Weihai China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Weihai Institute for Bionic Jilin University Weihai China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Weihai Institute for Bionic Jilin University Weihai China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Weihai Institute for Bionic Jilin University Weihai China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control Jilin University Changchun China
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- Beijing Reserarch Institute of Automation for Machinery Industry Co., Ltd Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials Ministry of Education College of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering Ministry of Education Jilin University Changchun China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control Jilin University Changchun China
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Ercan F, Kayed TS, Kaygili O, Bulut N, Almohazey D, Ates T, Al-Ahmari FS, Ay I, Demirci T, Kirat G, Flemban T, İnce T, Ghrib T, Al-Suhaimi EA, Ercan I. Investigation of structural, spectroscopic, dielectric, magnetic, and in vitro biocompatibility properties of Sr/Ni co-doped hydroxyapatites. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL 2022; 48:26585-26607. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.05.354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Wang S, Xing Q. Preparation and in vitro biocompatibility of PBAT and chitosan composites for novel biodegradable cardiac occluders. E-POLYMERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2022-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The biodegradable composites were prepared by melt blending of chitosan (CS) and poly(butyleneadipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). By utilizing Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, mechanical properties analysis, water contact angle measuring, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis, it was demonstrated that the CS of the PBAT-CS10 composite was relatively evenly dispersed in the PBAT matrix, the mechanical properties were significantly improved, the hydrophilicity was increased, the cold crystallization temperature was increased, and a good range of melt working temperature was obtained. The PBAT-CS10 composite was used to fabricate a cardiac occluder by fused deposition modeling of three-dimensional printing, and finite element analysis, and in vitro implantation testing proved the occluder’s mechanical support and sealing function under extreme boundary conditions. In vitro degradation experiments, neutral red uptake cytotoxicity assay, CCK-8 cell proliferation detection, immunofluorescence staining of the cytoskeleton, cell apoptosis detection, and reactive oxygen species assay were all performed on the composite, confirming that it and the occluder made of it could be hydrolyzed under physiological conditions and had no adverse effects on the cell membrane, lysosome membrane, cell proliferation, cell morphology, cell apoptosis, or ROS level, and had good biocompatibility.
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- Shanshan Wang
- Medical College, Qingdao University , Qingdao 266071 , China
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- Heart Center, Qingdao Women and Children’s Hospital, Qingdao University , Qingdao 266034 , China
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Zhang Y, Huang Y, Chen R, Chen S, Lü X. The interaction mechanism of nickel ions with L929 cells based on integrative analysis of proteomics and metabolomics data. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac040. [PMID: 35812349 PMCID: PMC9258689 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this paper was to study the toxicity mechanism of nickel ions (Ni2+) on L929 cells by combining proteomics and metabolomics. First, iTRAQ-based proteomics and LC/MS metabolomics analyses were used to determine the protein and metabolite expression profiles in L929 cells after treatment with 100 μM Ni2+ for 12, 24 and 48 h. A total of 177, 2191 and 2109 proteins and 40, 60 and 74 metabolites were found to be differentially expressed. Then, the metabolic pathways in which both differentially expressed proteins and metabolites were involved were identified, and three pathways with proteins and metabolites showing upstream and downstream relationships were affected at all three time points. Furthermore, the protein-metabolite-metabolic pathway network was constructed, and two important metabolic pathways involving 4 metabolites and 17 proteins were identified. Finally, the functions of the important screened metabolic pathways, metabolites and proteins were investigated and experimentally verified. Ni2+ mainly affected the expression of upstream proteins in the glutathione metabolic pathway and the arginine and proline metabolic pathway, which further regulated the synthesis of downstream metabolites, reduced the antioxidant capacity of cells, increased the level of superoxide anions and the ratio of GSSG to GSH, led to oxidative stress, affected energy metabolism and induced apoptosis.
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- Yajing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , 2# Si Pailou, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , 2# Si Pailou, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , 2# Si Pailou, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , 2# Si Pailou, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , 2# Si Pailou, Nanjing 210096, China
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Hou K, Meng C, Huang Y, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Lü X. A Research on the Role and Mechanism of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors in the Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on the Electrical Excitability of Hippocampal Neuronal Networks. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2022.3357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the role and mechanism of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the effects of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) on the electrical excitability of hippocampal neuronal networks. First, the cytotoxicity of different concentrations of SNPs was evaluated
and screened by MTT experiment, then the Voltage Threshold Measurement Method (VTMM) was employed to study the effects of SNPs on the electrical excitability of hippocampal neuronal networks under non-cytotoxic (5 μM) and cytotoxic (100 μM) concentrations after different
action times. The role of NMDA receptors in the effects of SNPs on the electrical excitability of hippocampal neuronal networks was investigated through the NMDA receptor antagonist MK-801. Then, the effects of SNPs on the number of NMDA receptors and the Ca2+ content in hippocampal
neurons were further investigated, and the relationship between these changes and neuronal networks electrical excitability was discussed. The results of voltage threshold (VTh) test showed that non-cytotoxic 5 μM SNPs has an excitatory effect on hippocampal neuronal
networks, while the effect of cytotoxic 100 μM SNPs gradually changed from excitatory to inhibitory with the extension of action time. It was found that SNPs could increase the electrical excitability of neuronal networks by activating NMDA receptors through the experiments with
MK-801 antagonists. Moreover, the fluorescent staining experiments showed that the activation of NMDA receptors by SNPs can lead to an increase in the intracellular Ca2+ content, and then trigger a negative feedback regulation mechanism of neurons between the number of NMDA receptors
and intracellular Ca2+ content. The high Ca2+ content in neurons can also decrease neurons’ cell viability, which in turn leads to changes in the electrical excitability of the neuronal networks.
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- Kun Hou
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- Institute of RF- & OE-ICs, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, PR China
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Influence of Different Nanometals Implemented in PMMA Bone Cement on Biological and Mechanical Properties. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050732. [PMID: 35269220 PMCID: PMC8911740 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Cemented arthroplasty is a common process to fix prostheses when a patient becomes older and his/her bone quality deteriorates. The applied cements are biocompatible, can transfer loads, and dampen vibrations, but do not provide antibacterial protection. The present work is aimed at the development of cement with antibacterial effectivity achieved with the implementation of nanoparticles of different metals. The powders of Ag, Cu with particles size in a range of 10–30 nm (Cu10) and 70–100 nm (Cu70), AgCu, and Ni were added to PMMA cement. Their influence on compression strength, wettability, and antibacterial properties of cement was assessed. The surface topography of samples was examined with biological and scanning electron microscopy. The mechanical properties were determined by compression tests. A contact angle was observed with a goniometer. The biological tests included an assessment of cytotoxicity (XTT test on human cells Saos-2 line) and bacteria viability exposure (6 months). The cements with Ag and Cu nanopowders were free of bacteria. For AgCu and Ni nanoparticles, the bacterial solution became denser over time and, after 6 months, the bacteria clustered into conglomerates, creating a biofilm. All metal powders in their native form in direct contact reduce the number of eukaryotic cells. Cell viability is the least limited by Ag and Cu particles of smaller size. All samples demonstrated hydrophobic nature in the wettability test. The mechanical strength was not significantly affected by the additions of metal powders. The nanometal particles incorporated in PMMA-based bone cement can introduce long-term resistance against bacteria, not resulting in any serious deterioration of compression strength.
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Cytotoxicity of a Cell Culture Medium Treated with a High-Voltage Pulse Using Stainless Steel Electrodes and the Role of Iron Ions. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12020184. [PMID: 35207105 PMCID: PMC8877239 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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High-voltage pulses applied to a cell suspension cause not only cell membrane permeabilization, but a variety of electrolysis reactions to also occur at the electrode–solution interfaces. Here, the cytotoxicity of a culture medium treated by a single electric pulse and the role of the iron ions in this cytotoxicity were studied in vitro. The experiments were carried out on mouse hepatoma MH-22A, rat glioma C6, and Chinese hamster ovary cells. The cell culture medium treated with a high-voltage pulse was highly cytotoxic. All cells died in the medium treated by a single electric pulse with a duration of 2 ms and an amplitude of just 0.2 kV/cm. The medium treated with a shorter pulse was less cytotoxic. The cell viability was inversely proportional to the amount of electric charge that flowed through the solution. The amount of iron ions released from the stainless steel anode (>0.5 mM) was enough to reduce cell viability. However, iron ions were not the sole reason of cell death. To kill all MH-22A and CHO cells, the concentration of Fe3+ ions in a medium of more than 2 mM was required.
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Liu J, Liu J, Attarilar S, Wang C, Tamaddon M, Yang C, Xie K, Yao J, Wang L, Liu C, Tang Y. Nano-Modified Titanium Implant Materials: A Way Toward Improved Antibacterial Properties. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:576969. [PMID: 33330415 PMCID: PMC7719827 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.576969] [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: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Titanium and its alloys have superb biocompatibility, low elastic modulus, and favorable corrosion resistance. These exceptional properties lead to its wide use as a medical implant material. Titanium itself does not have antibacterial properties, so bacteria can gather and adhere to its surface resulting in infection issues. The infection is among the main reasons for implant failure in orthopedic surgeries. Nano-modification, as one of the good options, has the potential to induce different degrees of antibacterial effect on the surface of implant materials. At the same time, the nano-modification procedure and the produced nanostructures should not adversely affect the osteogenic activity, and it should simultaneously lead to favorable antibacterial properties on the surface of the implant. This article scrutinizes and deals with the surface nano-modification of titanium implant materials from three aspects: nanostructures formation procedures, nanomaterials loading, and nano-morphology. In this regard, the research progress on the antibacterial properties of various surface nano-modification of titanium implant materials and the related procedures are introduced, and the new trends will be discussed in order to improve the related materials and methods.
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- Jianqiao Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery & Orthopaedic Science, University College London, The Royal National National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery & Orthopaedic Science, University College London, The Royal National National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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Fokina NN, Ruokolainen TR, Bakhmet IN, Nemova NN. Modifying Effect of Low Salinity on Ni-Induced Alterations of the Lipid Composition in Mussels Mytilus edulis L. BIOL BULL+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062359020060059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hakata Y, Ishikawa S, Ohtsuki T, Miyazawa M, Kitamatsu M. Intracellular delivery of a peptide nucleic acid-based hybrid of an autophagy inducing peptide with a cell-penetrating peptide. Org Biomol Chem 2020; 18:1978-1986. [PMID: 32104826 DOI: 10.1039/c9ob02559f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Development of an intracellular delivery method for functional peptides via cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) expands peptide use in basic research and therapeutic applications. Although direct conjugation of a functional peptide with a CPP is the simplest method for delivery, this method has not always been reliable. CPPs usually contain several positively charged amino acids that potentially interact non-specifically with negatively charged molecules in cells and subsequently interfere with conjugated functional peptide function. Here we demonstrate a new intracellular delivery method for peptides in which a functional peptide is released from a positively charged CPP via peptide nucleic acids (PNAs). We prepared an 8-mer PNA conjugated to octa-arginine in tandem (PNA1-CPP) and linked its complementary PNA to an autophagy inducing peptide (PNA2-AIP) by solid-phase peptide synthesis. PNA1-CPP and PNA2-AIP formed a 1 : 1 hybrid via PNA1/PNA2 interaction, thereby indirectly but stably connecting the AIP to the CPP. PNA2-AIP was successfully delivered into cells in a hybrid formation-dependent manner and at least some portion of the PNA1-CPP/PNA2-AIP hybrids dissociated into PNA2-AIP and PNA1-CPP inside the cells. Notably, PNA2-AIP delivered to cells induced more autophagy than AIP directly conjugated to CPP (CPP-AIP). Further, the PNA hybrid did not induce significant cell death. These findings indicate that the PNA1/PNA2 hybrid can function as a molecular glue enabling the delivery of functional peptides into cells.
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- Yoshiyuki Hakata
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Sayama, Osaka 589-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University, 3-1-1 Tsushimanaka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Sayama, Osaka 589-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashi-Osaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan.
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Kadiri VM, Bussi C, Holle AW, Son K, Kwon H, Schütz G, Gutierrez MG, Fischer P. Biocompatible Magnetic Micro- and Nanodevices: Fabrication of FePt Nanopropellers and Cell Transfection. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2001114. [PMID: 32378269 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The application of nanoparticles for drug or gene delivery promises benefits in the form of single-cell-specific therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities. Many methods of cell transfection rely on unspecific means to increase the transport of genetic material into cells. Targeted transport is in principle possible with magnetically propelled micromotors, which allow responsive nanoscale actuation and delivery. However, many commonly used magnetic materials (e.g., Ni and Co) are not biocompatible, possess weak magnetic remanence (Fe3 O4 ), or cannot be implemented in nanofabrication schemes (NdFeB). Here, it is demonstrated that co-depositing iron (Fe) and platinum (Pt) followed by one single annealing step, without the need for solution processing, yields ferromagnetic FePt nanomotors that are noncytotoxic, biocompatible, and possess a remanence and magnetization that rival those of permanent NdFeB micromagnets. Active cell targeting and magnetic transfection of lung carcinoma cells are demonstrated using gradient-free rotating millitesla fields to drive the FePt nanopropellers. The carcinoma cells express enhanced green fluorescent protein after internalization and cell viability is unaffected by the presence of the FePt nanopropellers. The results establish FePt, prepared in the L10 phase, as a promising magnetic material for biomedical applications with superior magnetic performance, especially for micro- and nanodevices.
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- Vincent Mauricio Kadiri
- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr. 3, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Jahnstraße 29, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr. 3, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr. 3, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr. 3, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstr. 3, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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Nasakina EO, Konushkin SV, Sudarchikova MA, Sergienko KV, Baikin AS, Tsareva AM, Kaplan MA, Kolmakov AG, Sevost’yanov MA. Obtaining a Wire of Biocompatible Superelastic Alloy Ti-28Nb-5Zr. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2187. [PMID: 32397478 PMCID: PMC7254264 DOI: 10.3390/ma13092187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Using the methods of electric arc melting, intermediate heat treatments, and consecutive intensive plastic deformation, a Ti-Nb-Zr alloy wire with a diameter of 1200 μm was obtained with a homogeneous chemical and phase (β-Ti body-centered crystal lattice) composition corresponding to the presence of superelasticity and shape memory effect, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Perhaps the wire structure is represented by grains with a nanoscale diameter. For the wire obtained after stabilizing annealing, the proof strength Rp0.2 is 635 MPa, tensile strength is 840 MPa and Young's modulus is 22 GPa, relative elongation is 6.76%. No toxicity was detected. The resulting wire is considered to be promising for medical use.
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- Elena O. Nasakina
- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Material Science RAS (IMET RAS), Institution of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 49, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (S.V.K.); (M.A.S.); (K.V.S.); (A.S.B.); (A.M.T.); (M.A.K.); (A.G.K.); (M.A.S.)
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Sawyer V, Tao X, Dong H, Dashtbozorg B, Li X, Sammons R, Dong HS. Improving the Tribological Properties and Biocompatibility of Zr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass for Potential Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081960. [PMID: 32331294 PMCID: PMC7215332 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zr-based bulk metallic glasses (Zr-BMGs) are potentially the next generation of metallic biomaterials for orthopaedic fixation devices and joint implants owing to their attractive bulk material properties. However, their poor tribological properties and long-term biocompatibility present major concerns for orthopaedic applications. To this end, a novel surface modification technology, based on ceramic conversion treatment (CCT) in an oxidising medium between the glass transition temperature and the crystallisation temperature, has been developed to convert the surface of commercially available Zr44Ti11Cu10Ni11Be25 (Vitreloy 1b) BMG into ceramic layers. The engineered surfaces were fully characterised by in-situ X-ray diffraction, glow-discharge optical emission spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning transmission electron microscopy. The mechanical, chemical, and tribological properties were evaluated respectively by nano-indentation, electrochemical corrosion testing, tribological testing and the potential biocompatibility assessed by a cell proliferation assay. The results have demonstrated that after CCT at 350 °C for 40 h and at 380 °C for 4.5 h the original surfaces were converted into to a uniform 35–55-nm-thick oxide layer (with significantly reduced Ni and Cu concentration) followed by a 200–400-nm-thick oxygen-diffusion hardened case. The surface nano hardness was increased from 7.75 ± 0.36 to 18.32 ± 0.21 GPa, the coefficient of friction reduced from 0.5–0.6 to 0.1–0.2 and the wear resistance improved by more than 60 times. After 24 h of contact, SAOS-2 human osteoblast-like cells had increased surface coverage from 18% for the untreated surface to 46% and 54% for the 350 °C/40 h and 380 °C/4.5 h treated surfaces, respectively. The significantly improved tribological properties and biocompatibility have shown the potential of the ceramic conversion treated Zr-BMG for orthopaedic applications.
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- Victoria Sawyer
- School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham B31 2AP, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
- Correspondence:
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- School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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Veverkova J, Bartkova D, Weiser A, Dlouhy A, Babula P, Stepka P, Pavkova Goldbergova M. Effect of Ni ion release on the cells in contact with NiTi alloys. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:7934-7942. [PMID: 31893362 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07506-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Nickel-titanium alloys have been used in medical applications for several years; however, biocompatibility of the material remains controversial. In the present study, the human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were cultured in contact with the nitinol used in two different heat treatment surface modifications-helium and hydrogen. The amount of Ni ions released from these alloys in contact with HUVEC was measured in media and in the cells by ICP-MS. An increased release of Ni ions was detected in He alloy compared with H2 alloy modification with an elevation with the metal exposition duration (24 h vs. 72 h). The cells contained the Ni ions in both selected alloy modifications with the lower levels in H2 alloys. To evaluate the potential of multiple metal applications, similar values were observed in media and in cell suspension for all surface modification combinations. The model analysis of effect of metal ion release on distant cells in the body showed that the concentration is interestingly similar to concentrations in cells in direct contact with the metal alloy. The cells are able to regulate the concentration of Ni ions within the cell. According to our best knowledge, the study for the first time describes the presence of Ni ions released from nitinol directly in the cells. In the case of the H2 modification, the lowest levels of Ni ions were detected both in medium and in the cells, which likely increases the biocompatibility of the nitinol alloy.
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- Jana Veverkova
- Institute of Pathological Physiology, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Academy of Sciences CR, Institute of Physics of Materials, Zizkova 22, 616 62, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Academy of Sciences CR, Institute of Physics of Materials, Zizkova 22, 616 62, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Academy of Sciences CR, Institute of Physics of Materials, Zizkova 22, 616 62, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Pathological Physiology, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Huang Y, Lü X, Chen R, Chen Y. Comparative study of the effects of gold and silver nanoparticles on the metabolism of human dermal fibroblasts. Regen Biomater 2020; 7:221-232. [PMID: 32296541 PMCID: PMC7147366 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbz051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The purpose of this article was to explore the effects of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and silver nanoparticles (SNPs) with different cytotoxicities on human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) at the metabolic level. First, ∼20 nm of GNPs and SNPs were prepared, and their effects on the proliferation of HDFs were evaluated. Then, a metabolomics technique was used to analyse the effects of GNPs and SNPs on the expression profiles of metabolites in HDFs after 4, 8 and 24 h of treatment. Furthermore, the key metabolites and key metabolic pathways involved in the interaction of GNPs and SNPs with HDFs were identified through expression pattern analysis and metabolic pathway analysis of differentially expressed metabolites and were finally verified by experiments. The results of the cytotoxicity experiments showed that there was no cytotoxicity after the treatment of GNPs for 72 h, while the cytotoxicity of the SNPs reached grade 1 after 72 h. By using metabolomics analysis, 29, 30 and 27 metabolites were shown to be differentially expressed in HDFs after GNP treatment, while SNPs induced the differential expression of 13, 33 and 22 metabolites after 4, 8 and 24 h of treatment, respectively. Six and four candidate key metabolites in the GNP and SNP groups were identified by expression pattern analysis and metabolic pathway analysis, respectively. The key metabolic pathways in the GNP and SNP groups were identified as the glutathione metabolic pathway (the key metabolite of which was glutathione) and the citrate cycle pathway (the key metabolite of which was malic acid). Based on the experiments used to verify the key metabolites and key metabolic pathways, it was found that the increase in glutathione after GNP treatment might trigger an oxidative stress protection mechanism and thus avoid cytotoxicity. After exposure to SNPs, the citric acid content was increased, mainly through the citrate cycle pathway, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of malic acid to affect the formation of ATP and finally leading to cytotoxicity.
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- Yan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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Genchi G, Carocci A, Lauria G, Sinicropi MS, Catalano A. Nickel: Human Health and Environmental Toxicology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E679. [PMID: 31973020 PMCID: PMC7037090 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 467] [Impact Index Per Article: 116.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nickel is a transition element extensively distributed in the environment, air, water, and soil. It may derive from natural sources and anthropogenic activity. Although nickel is ubiquitous in the environment, its functional role as a trace element for animals and human beings has not been yet recognized. Environmental pollution from nickel may be due to industry, the use of liquid and solid fuels, as well as municipal and industrial waste. Nickel contact can cause a variety of side effects on human health, such as allergy, cardiovascular and kidney diseases, lung fibrosis, lung and nasal cancer. Although the molecular mechanisms of nickel-induced toxicity are not yet clear, mitochondrial dysfunctions and oxidative stress are thought to have a primary and crucial role in the toxicity of this metal. Recently, researchers, trying to characterize the capability of nickel to induce cancer, have found out that epigenetic alterations induced by nickel exposure can perturb the genome. The purpose of this review is to describe the chemical features of nickel in human beings and the mechanisms of its toxicity. Furthermore, the attention is focused on strategies to remove nickel from the environment, such as phytoremediation and phytomining.
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- Giuseppe Genchi
- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (Cosenza), Italy; (G.G.); (G.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “A. Moro”, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (Cosenza), Italy; (G.G.); (G.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia e Scienze della Salute e della Nutrizione, Università della Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (Cosenza), Italy; (G.G.); (G.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “A. Moro”, 70125 Bari, Italy;
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Gu Y, Xie X, Wang H, Zhuang R, Bai Y. The effect of electro-thermal treatment of stainless steel arch wire on mechanical properties and cell proliferation. AUSTRALASIAN ORTHODONTIC JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.21307/aoj-2020-010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background
Electric resistance heat treatment may be performed on orthodontic arch wires, but it remains unclear whether this procedure reliably provides better mechanical properties or whether an austenite phase transition affords less cytotoxicity and less arch wire width change.
Methods
Stainless steel (SS) arch wires of 0.017 × 0.025 and 0.019 × 0.025 inches in size were heat-treated using a spot welder for eight seconds at power settings of 2, 4, 6 and 8. The surface morphology, coefficient of friction (COF), flexural modulus, cytotoxicity, austenitic content, colour change and arch width of the samples were subsequently analysed.
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The COF, flexural modulus and austenitic content of the orthodontic SS arch wires increased after heat treatment. SS wires appearing brownish-yellow and blue exhibited higher flexural moduli. The heat treatment of the SS wires did not significantly increase arch wire width or cause cytotoxicity.
Conclusions
Electric resistance heat treatment of SS arch wires is a feasible method to improve the flexural modulus without widening the arch wire and increasing cytotoxicity. The colour of the wire helps determine the heating status, and the maximum flexural modulus of the wires is obtained when the colour changes to brownish-yellow.
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- Yingzhi Gu
- * Department of Orthodontics , Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- * Department of Orthodontics , Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- * Department of Orthodontics , Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- † Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- * Department of Orthodontics , Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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Ates T, Dorozhkin SV, Kaygili O, Kom M, Ercan I, Bulut N, Firdolas F, Keser S, Gursoy NC, Ozercan IH, Eroksuz Y, İnce T. The effects of Mn and/or Ni dopants on the in vitro/in vivo performance, structural and magnetic properties of β-tricalcium phosphate bioceramics. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL 2019; 45:22752-22758. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.07.314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Nasakina EO, Sudarchikova MA, Sergienko KV, Konushkin SV, Sevost’yanov MA. Ion Release and Surface Characterization of Nanostructured Nitinol during Long-Term Testing. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1569. [PMID: 31694335 PMCID: PMC6915401 DOI: 10.3390/nano9111569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The corrosion resistance of nanostructured nitinol (NiTi) was investigated using long-term tests in solutions simulating physiological fluids at static conditions, reflecting the material structure and metal concentration in the solutions. Mechanical polishing reduced the ion release by a factor of two to three, whereas annealing deteriorated the corrosion resistance. The depassivation and repassivation of nitinol surfaces were considered. We found that nanostructured nitinol might increase the corrosion leaching of titanium into solutions, although the nickel release decreased. Metal dissolution did not occur in the alkaline environment or artificial plasma. A Ni-free surface with a protective 25 nm-thick titanium oxide film resulted from soaking mechanically treated samples of the NiTi wire in a saline solution for two years under static conditions. Hence, the medical application of nanostructured NiTi, such as for the production of medical devices and implants such as stents, shows potential compared with microstructured NiTi.
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- Elena O. Nasakina
- Laboratory of Durability and Plasticity of Metal and Composite Materials and Nanomaterials, Institution of Russian Academy of Sciences, A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Material Science RAS (IMET RAS), Leninsky Prospect 49, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (M.A.S.); (K.V.S.); (S.V.K.); (M.A.S.)
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Quadras DD, Nayak USK, Kumari NS, Priyadarshini HR, Gowda S, Fernandes B. In vivo study on the release of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum from patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2019; 16:209-215. [PMID: 31303873 PMCID: PMC6596177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances can release metal ions such as nickel, chromium, and zinc into saliva and blood, which can cause contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity, and cytotoxicity. This study was undertaken to assess the release of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: This in vivo study was conducted on 80 participants with an age range of 15–40 years. Thirty were included as controls and 50 participants were treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Saliva and blood samples were collected at five different periods, before insertion of fixed orthodontic appliance and at 1 week, 3 months, 1 year, and 1.5 years after insertion of appliance, respectively. The metal ion content in the samples were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mean levels of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum were compared between groups using independent sample t-test and before and after results using paired t-test. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: At the end of 1.5 years, the mean salivary levels of nickel, chromium, and zinc in controls were 5.02 ppb, 1.27 ppb, and 10.24 ppb, respectively, as compared to 67 ppb, 30.8 ppb, and 164.7 ppb at the end of 1.5 years. This was statistically significant with P < 0.001. A significant increase in the metal ion levels were seen in participants with before and after insertion of appliance (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Orthodontic appliances do release considerable amounts of metal ions such as nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum. However, it was within permissible levels and did not reach toxic levels.
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- Dilip Daniel Quadras
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, AFMC, Pune, MUHS, Nashik, India
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Meng L, Wu Y, Pan K, Zhu Y, Li X, Wei W, Liu X. Polymeric nanoparticles-based multi-functional coatings on NiTi alloy with nickel ion release control, cytocompatibility, and antibacterial performance. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj04852e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photo-cross-linked quaternized copolymer coatings on NiTi alloy show prominent inhibition of nickel ion release and antibacterial properties.
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- Long Meng
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi
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Manganese Removal from Liquid Nickel by Hydrogen Plasma Arc Melting. MATERIALS 2018; 12:ma12010033. [PMID: 30583510 PMCID: PMC6337390 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this work, the removal of manganese from nickel melts by Ar and (10%, 20% and 40%) H2 plasma arc melting under various pressures (0.01–0.02, 0.04–0.05 and 0.09–0.1 MPa) was investigated experimentally. The results show that only a slight reduction in the manganese content is obtained by Ar plasma arc melting (PAM). By contrast, the manganese content of liquid nickel decreases noticeably upon the addition of hydrogen to plasma gas, and the rate of manganese removal increases with increasing hydrogen volume fraction. In addition, the reduction in the pressure enhances the efficiency of manganese removal from liquid nickel by hydrogen plasma arc melting (HPAM). The process of manganese removal by HPAM was found to obey a first-order rate law. From kinetic analysis, the rate of reduction in the manganese content increases proportionally to the 0.73–0.75th power of the hydrogen volume fraction in the plasma gas. However, the rate of the manganese content reduction increases proportionally to approximately 0.88th power of %H2 in the plasma gas for the initial manganese content of 0.89 mass%, which is slightly higher than that for the initial manganese concentration of 0.45 mass%. Thermodynamic analysis indicates that the volatilization of manganese benefits from negative pressure and the presence of active hydrogen atoms that act as the transfer media of the metal vapor in the gas boundary layer.
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Jacques A, Saad A, Chehimi MM, Poleunis C, Delcorte A, Delhalle J, Mekhalif Z. Nitinol Modified by In Situ Generated Diazonium Salts as Adhesion Promoters for Photopolymerized Pyrrole. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Amory Jacques
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES)University of Namur rue de Bruxelles, 61 B-5000 Namur Belgium
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- Laboratory of MaterialsMolecules and Applications, IPESTUniversity of Carthage Sidi Bou Said road, B.P. 51 2070 La Marsa Tunisia
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- Université Catholique de LouvainInstitute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) Croix du Sud 1 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium
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- Université Catholique de LouvainInstitute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) Croix du Sud 1 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES)University of Namur rue de Bruxelles, 61 B-5000 Namur Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES)University of Namur rue de Bruxelles, 61 B-5000 Namur Belgium
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Newell R, Wang Z, Arias I, Mehta A, Sohn Y, Florczyk S. Direct-Contact Cytotoxicity Evaluation of CoCrFeNi-Based Multi-Principal Element Alloys. J Funct Biomater 2018; 9:E59. [PMID: 30347709 PMCID: PMC6306902 DOI: 10.3390/jfb9040059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Transition metal multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) are novel alloys that may offer enhanced surface and mechanical properties compared with commercial metallic alloys. However, their biocompatibility has not been investigated. In this study, three CoCrFeNi-based MPEAs were fabricated, and the in vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated in direct contact with fibroblasts for 168 h. The cell viability and cell number were assessed at 24, 96, and 168 h using LIVE/DEAD assay and alamarBlue assay, respectively. All MPEA sample wells had a high percentage of viable cells at each time point. The two quaternary MPEAs demonstrated a similar cell response to stainless steel control with the alamarBlue assay, while the quinary MPEA with Mn had a lower cell number after 168 h. Fibroblasts cultured with the MPEA samples demonstrated a consistent elongated morphology, while those cultured with the Ni control samples demonstrated changes in cell morphology after 24 h. No significant surface corrosion was observed on the MPEAs or stainless steel samples following the cell culture, while the Ni control samples had extensive corrosion. The cell growth and viability results demonstrate the cytocompatibility of the MPEAs. The biocompatibility of MPEAs should be investigated further to determine if MPEAs may be utilized in orthopedic implants and other biomedical applications.
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- Ryan Newell
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-2455, USA.
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA.
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Lü X, Zhang H, Huang Y, Zhang Y. A proteomics study to explore the role of adsorbed serum proteins for PC12 cell adhesion and growth on chitosan and collagen/chitosan surfaces. Regen Biomater 2018; 5:261-273. [PMID: 30338124 PMCID: PMC6184651 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rby017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The aim of this article is to apply proteomics in the comparison of the molecular mechanisms of PC12 cell adhesion and growth mediated by the adsorbed serum proteins on the surfaces of chitosan and collagen/chitosan films. First, the chitosan and the collagen/chitosan films were prepared by spin coating; and their surface morphologies were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy, contact angle measurement and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Subsequently, cell proliferation experiments on two materials were performed and the dynamic curves of protein adsorption on their surfaces were measured. Then, proteomics and bioinformatics were used to analyze and compare the adsorbed serum proteins on the surfaces of two biomaterials; and their effects on cell adhesion were discussed. The results showed that the optimum concentration of chitosan film was 2% w/v. When compared with chitosan film, collagen/chitosan film promoted the growth and proliferation of PC12 cells more significantly. Although the dynamic curves showed no significant difference in the total amount of the adsorbed proteins on both surfaces, proteomics and bioinformatics analyses revealed a difference in protein types: the chitosan surface adsorbed more vitronectin whereas collagen/chitosan surface adsorbed more fibronectin 1 and contained more cell surface receptor binding sites and more Leu-Asp-Val sequences in its surface structure; the collagen/chitosan surface were more conducive to promoting cell adhesion and growth.
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- Xiaoying Lü
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- SQ Medical Device Co., Ltd., Nanjing, P.R. China
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Mortazavi SMJ, Paknahad M, Khaleghi I, Eghlidospour M. Effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFS) from mobile phones on nickel release from orthodontic brackets: An in vitro study. Int Orthod 2018; 16:562-570. [PMID: 30007574 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2018.06.013] [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] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The worldwide dramatic increase in the use of cell phones has generated great concerns about their potential adverse health effects. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) emitted from mobile phones on the level of nickel release from orthodontic brackets. METHODS Twenty stainless steel brackets were divided randomly into experimental and control groups (n=10). Brackets were immersed in artificial saliva at 37°C for 6 months. Experimental group were exposed to GSM 900MHz RF-EMFs emitted from a mobile phone stimulator for 4hours. The specific absorption rate (SAR) was 2.287W/kg. The concentration of nickel in the artificial saliva in both groups was evaluated by using the cold-vapour atomic absorption spectrometry. The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess significant differences in nickel release between the exposed and non-exposed groups. RESULTS The mean nickel levels in the exposed and non-exposed groups were 11.95 and 2.89μg/l, respectively. This difference between the concentrations of nickel in the artificial saliva of these groups was statistically significant (P=0.001). CONCLUSION Exposure to RF-EMFs emitted from mobile phones can lead to human exposure to higher levels of nickel in saliva in patients with orthodontic appliances. As nickel exposure can lead to allergic reaction in humans and considering this point that about 10-20% of the population can be hypersensitive to nickel, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) emitted from common devices such as mobile phones or Wi-Fi routers on the level of nickel release from orthodontic brackets.
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- Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi
- Biophotonics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 3200 N Cramer Street, WI 53211 Milwaukee, USA; Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation protection Research Center (INIRpRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation protection Research Center (INIRpRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Hang R, Liu Y, Bai L, Zhang X, Huang X, Jia H, Tang B. Length-dependent corrosion behavior, Ni2+ release, cytocompatibility, and antibacterial ability of Ni-Ti-O nanopores anodically grown on biomedical NiTi alloy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 89:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mortazavi SMJ, Paknahad M, Khaleghi I, Eghlidospour M. Effets des champs électromagnétiques de radiofréquences (CEM-RF) des téléphones mobiles sur la libération du nickel des attaches orthodontiques : étude in vitro. Int Orthod 2018; 16:562-570. [PMID: 30007573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2018.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi
- Biophotonics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 3200 N Cramer Street, WI 53211 Milwaukee, USA; Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation protection Research Center (INIRpRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation protection Research Center (INIRpRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Effects of different radio-opacifying agents on physicochemical and biological properties of a novel root-end filling material. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0191123. [PMID: 29420559 PMCID: PMC5805173 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background/Purpose Radio-opacity is an essential attribute of ideal root-end filling materials because it is important for clinicians to observe root canal filling and to facilitate the follow-up instructions. The novel root-end filling material (NRFM) has good cytocompatibility and physicochemical properties but low intrinsic radio-opacity value. To improve its radio-opacity value, three novel radio-opaque root-end filling materials (NRRFMs) were developed by adding barium sulphate (NRFM-Ba), bismuth trioxide (NRFM-Bi) and zirconium dioxide (NRFM-Zr) to NRFM, respectively. The purpose of this study was to identify the suitable radio-opacifier for NRFM through evaluating their physicochemical and biological properties, in comparison with NRFM and glass ionomer cement (GIC). Methods NRRFMs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR). Physicochemical properties including setting time, compressive strength, porosity, pH variation, solubility, washout resistance, contact angle and radiopacity were investigated. Cytocompatibility of both freshly mixed and set NRRFMs was investigated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assay and alizarin red staining were used to investigate the osteogenic differentiation potential of NRFM-Zr. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA (pH variation, solubility and ALP activity) and one-way ANOVA (for the other variables). Results (1) NRRFMs were primarily composed of hydroxyapatite, calcium carboxylate salt and the corresponding radio-opacity agents (barium sulphate, bismuth trioxide or zirconium dioxide). (2) Besides similar physicochemical properties in terms of setting time, pH variation, solubility, washout resistance and contact angle to NRFM, NRFM-Bi and NRFM-Zr exhibited lower porosity and greater compressive strength after being set for 7 days and their radio-opacity were greater than the 3 mm aluminium thickness specified in ISO 6876 (2001). (3) MTT assay revealed that freshly mixed and set NRFM-Zr presented better cell viability than NRFM-Ba and NRFM-Bi at 24 hours and 48 hours (P<0.05). (4) NRFM-Zr significantly enhanced ALP activity and calcium formation of human osteoblast-like Saos-2 cells when compared with negative group and GIC (P<0.05). Conclusion NRFM-Zr presents desirable physicochemical and biological properties, thus zirconium dioxide may be a suitable radio-opacifier for NRFM.
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Lü X, Qu Y, Hong Y, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Yang D, Zhang F, Xi T, Zhang D. A high-throughput study on endothelial cell adhesion and growth mediated by adsorbed serum protein via signaling pathway PCR array. Regen Biomater 2017; 5:25-34. [PMID: 29423265 PMCID: PMC5798144 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbx030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of this paper is to utilize the signaling pathway polymerase chain reaction (PCR) arrays to investigate the activation of two important biological signaling pathways in endothelial cell adhesion and growth mediated by adsorbed serum protein on the surface of bare and titanium nitride (TiN)-coated nickel titanium (NiTi) alloys. First, the endothelial cells were cultured on the bare and TiN-coated NiTi alloys and chitosan films as control for 4 h and 24 h, respectively. Then, the total RNA of the cells was collected and the PCR arrays were performed. After that, the differentially expressed genes in the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway and the regulation of actin cytoskeleton pathway were screened out; and the further bioinformatics analyses were performed. The results showed that both TGF-β signaling pathway and regulation of actin cytoskeleton pathway were activated in the cells after 4 h and 24 h culturing on the surface of bare and TiN-coated NiTi alloys compared to the chitosan group. The activated TGF-β signaling pathway promoted cell adhesion; the activated regulation of actin cytoskeleton pathway promoted cell adhesion, spreading, growth and motility. In addition, the activation of both pathways was much stronger in the cells cultured for 24 h versus 4 h, which indicated that cell adhesion and growth became more favorable with longer time on the surface of two NiTi alloy materials.
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- Xiaoying Lü
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- SQ Medical Device Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210008, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute, Peking University, Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China and
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- R&D Center of Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518057, P.R. China
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Elmasri WA, Zhu R, Peng W, Al-Hariri M, Kobeissy F, Tran P, Hamood AN, Hegazy MF, Paré PW, Mechref Y. Multitargeted Flavonoid Inhibition of the Pathogenic Bacterium Staphylococcus aureus: A Proteomic Characterization. J Proteome Res 2017; 16:2579-2586. [PMID: 28541047 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.7b00137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Growth inhibition of the pathogen Staphylococcus aureus with currently available antibiotics is problematic in part due to bacterial biofilm protection. Although recently characterized natural products, including 3',4',5-trihydroxy-6,7-dimethoxy-flavone [1], 3',4',5,6,7-pentahydroxy-flavone [2], and 5-hydroxy-4',7-dimethoxy-flavone [3], exhibit both antibiotic and biofilm inhibitory activities, the mode of action of such hydroxylated flavonoids with respect to S. aureus inhibition is yet to be characterized. Enzymatic digestion and high-resolution MS analysis of differentially expressed proteins from S. aureus with and without exposure to antibiotic flavonoids (1-3) allowed for the characterization of global protein alterations induced by metabolite treatment. A total of 56, 92, and 110 proteins were differentially expressed with bacterial exposure to 1, 2, or 3, respectively. The connectivity of the identified proteins was characterized using a search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes/proteins (STRING) with multitargeted S. aureus inhibition of energy metabolism and biosynthesis by the assayed flavonoids. Identifying the mode of action of natural products as antibacterial agents is expected to provide insight into the potential use of flavonoids alone or in combination with known therapeutic agents to effectively control S. aureus infection.
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- Wael A Elmasri
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut , Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut , Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Phytochemistry, National Research Centre , Giza 12311, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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Arrotin B, Delhalle J, Dubois P, Mespouille L, Mekhalif Z. Electroassisted Functionalization of Nitinol Surface, a Powerful Strategy for Polymer Coating through Controlled Radical Surface Initiation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:2977-2985. [PMID: 28252303 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b04536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Coating Nitinol (NiTi) surfaces with a polymer layer has become very appealing in the past few years owing to its increased attraction in the biomedical field. Although its intrinsic properties helped ensure its popularity, its extensive implementation is still hampered by its nickel inclusion, making it sensitive to pitting corrosion and therefore leading to the release of carcinogenic Ni2+ ions. Among all recent ways to modify NiTi surfaces, elaboration of self-assembled monolayers is of great interest as their high order confers a reinforcement of the metal surface corrosion resistance and brings new functionalities to the metal for postmodification processes. In this work, we compare the electroassisted and thermally assisted self-assembling of 11-(2-bromoisobutyrate)-undecyl-1-phosphonic acid (BUPA) to the classical immersion process on NiTi surfaces initially submitted to a hydrothermal treatment. Among all tested conditions, the electroassisted grafting of BUPA at room temperature appears to be the most promising alternative, as it allows grafting in very short times (5-10 min), thus preventing its degradation. The thus-formed layer has been proven to be sufficient to enable the surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate.
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- Bastien Arrotin
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), University of Namur , rue de Bruxelles, 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials & Polymers (CIRMAP), Health and Materials Research Institutes, University of Mons , Place du Parc, 23, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), University of Namur , rue de Bruxelles, 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials & Polymers (CIRMAP), Health and Materials Research Institutes, University of Mons , Place du Parc, 23, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
- Materials Research and Technology Department (MRT), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) , Rue du Brill, 41, 4422 Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials & Polymers (CIRMAP), Health and Materials Research Institutes, University of Mons , Place du Parc, 23, B-7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), University of Namur , rue de Bruxelles, 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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Biocompatibility of NiTi alloys in the cell behaviour. Biometals 2017; 30:163-169. [DOI: 10.1007/s10534-017-0002-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gölz L, Buerfent BC, Hofmann A, Rühl H, Fricker N, Stamminger W, Oldenburg J, Deschner J, Hoerauf A, Nöthen MM, Schumacher J, Hübner MP, Jäger A. Genome-wide transcriptome induced by nickel in human monocytes. Acta Biomater 2016; 43:369-382. [PMID: 27477848 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Revised: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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UNLABELLED Nickel-containing alloys are frequently used in the biomedical field, although, owing to corrosive processes metal ion leaching is inevitable. Due to nickel ion (Ni(2+)) leaching several adverse effects are described in the literature. However, only a few studies evaluated the genetic profile of Ni(2+) in human cells which is of great importance since nickel-induced effects differ between humans and mice as a result of species-specific receptor variability. Thus, we investigated gene expression induced by Ni(2+)in human monocytes using a transcriptome-wide approach determining new target genes implicated in nickel-induced pathologies. Monocytes were isolated from healthy volunteers of Central European origin using stringent inclusion criteria. Cells were challenged with different Ni(2+) concentrations. Array-based gene expression analysis was performed comprising more than 47,000 transcripts followed by pathway analyses. Transcriptional data were validated by protein and cell surface markers. Ni(2+) significantly influenced the expression of 1385 transcripts in a dose-dependent manner. Apart from known targets (CCL20↑, PTGS2↑, MTs↑, SLCs↑), we identified new candidates implicated in Ni(2+)-elicited processes (various microRNAs↑, INSIG1↑, NAMPT↑, MS4A6A↓, DHRS9↓). Several of these transcripts correspond to immunity, inflammation and were shown to be involved in cellular reactions related to hypersensitivity, cancer, colitis, and encephalitis. Moreover, 459 canonical pathways/signaling, 500 pathologies and 2687 upstream regulators were detected. Protein results validated our findings. To our knowledge, the present systematic transcriptome-wide expression study is the first which explored Ni(2+)-elicited cell responses in human primary monocytes identifying new target genes, pathways and upstream regulators of relevance to diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Nickel is widely applied in the biomedical field, although several adverse effects are documented in the literature due to nickel ion (Ni(2+)) leaching. In humans, allergic reactions like contact dermatitis are the most common adverse effect to Ni(2+), whereas serious concerns relate to possible systemic and carcinogenic activities. Using a systematic genome-wide transcriptional approach in human primary monocytes unveil new target genes, pathways and upstream regulators implicated in nickel-elicited immune response which are of significance to diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. This approach provides new information of how host-derived immune response contributes to the interaction with antigens and supports the interplay between metal ions and systemic diseases.
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Jacques A, Chehimi M, Poleunis C, Delcorte A, Delhalle J, Mekhalif Z. Grafting of 4-pyrrolyphenyldiazonium in situ generated on NiTi, an adhesion promoter for pyrrole electropolymerisation? Electrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2016.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Čolić M, Tomić S, Rudolf R, Marković E, Šćepan I. Differences in cytocompatibility, dynamics of the oxide layers' formation, and nickel release between superelastic and thermo-activated nickel-titanium archwires. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2016; 27:128. [PMID: 27364903 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-016-5742-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Superelastic (SE) and thermo-activated (TA) nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires are used in everyday orthodontic practice, based on their acceptable biocompatibility and well-defined shape memory properties. However, the differences in their surface microstructure and cytotoxicity have not been clearly defined, and the standard cytotoxicity tests are too robust to detect small differences in the cytotoxicity of these alloys, all of which can lead to unexpected adverse reactions in some patients. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that the differences in manufacture and microstructure of commercially available SE and TA archwires may influence their biocompatibility. The archwires were studied as-received and after conditioning for 24 h or 35 days in a cell culture medium under static conditions. All of the tested archwires, including their conditioned medium (CM), were non-cytotoxic for L929 cells, but Rematitan SE (both as received and conditioned) induced the apoptosis of rat thymocytes in a direct contact. In contrast, TruFlex SE and Equire TA increased the proliferation of thymocytes. The cytotoxic effect of Rematitan SE correlated with the higher release of Ni ions in CM, higher concentration of surface Ni and an increased oxygen layer thickness after the conditioning. In conclusion, the apoptosis assay on rat thymocytes, in contrast to the less sensitive standard assay on L929 cells, revealed that Rematitan SE was less cytocompatible compared to other archwires and the effect was most probably associated with a higher exposition of the cells to Ni on the surface of the archwire, due to the formation of unstable oxide layer.
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- Miodrag Čolić
- Medical Faculty of the Military Medical Academy, Institute for Medical Research, University of Defense in Belgrade, Crnotravska 17, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia.
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- Medical Faculty of the Military Medical Academy, Institute for Medical Research, University of Defense in Belgrade, Crnotravska 17, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Rupérez E, Manero JM, Bravo-González LA, Espinar E, Gil FJ. Development of Biomimetic NiTi Alloy: Influence of Thermo-Chemical Treatment on the Physical, Mechanical and Biological Behavior. MATERIALS 2016; 9:ma9060402. [PMID: 28773526 PMCID: PMC5456747 DOI: 10.3390/ma9060402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A bioactive layer, free of nickel, has been performed for its greater acceptability and reliability in clinical applications for NiTi shape memory alloys. In the first step, a safe barrier against Ni release has been produced on the surface by means of a thicker rutile/anastase protective layer free of nickel. In the second step, a sodium alkaline titanate hydrogel, which has the ability to induce apatite formation, has been performed from oxidized surface. An improvement of host tissue–implant integration has been achieved in terms of Ni ions release and the bioactivity of the treated NiTi alloys has been corroborated with both in vitro and in vivo studies. The transformation temperatures (As, Af, Ms, and Mf), as well as the critical stresses (σβ⇔M), have been slightly changed due to this surface modification. Consequently, this fact must be taken into account in order to design new surface modification on NiTi implants.
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- Elisa Rupérez
- Centre de Recerca Nanoenginyeria (CrnE), Departamento Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB), Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya, Barcelona 08028, Spain.
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- Centre de Recerca Nanoenginyeria (CrnE), Departamento Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB), Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya, Barcelona 08028, Spain.
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- Department of Ortodoncia, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla 41009, Spain.
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- Universidad Internacional de Cataluña, C/Immaculada 22, Barcelona 08195, Spain.
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Huan Z, Yu H, Li H, Ruiter MS, Chang J, Apachitei I, Duszczyk J, de Vries CJM, Fratila-Apachitei LE. The effects of plasma electrolytically oxidized NiTi on in vitro endothelialization. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 141:365-373. [PMID: 26878287 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The role of biomaterials surface in controlling the interfacial biological events leading to implant integration is of key importance. In this study, the effects of NiTi surfaces treated by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) have been investigated. The changes in NiTi surface morphology and chemistry were assessed by SEM, XPS and cross-section TEM/EDX analyzes whereas the effects of the resultant surfaces on in vitro endothelialization and cell junction proteins have been evaluated by life/dead staining, SEM, cells counting, qPCR and immunofluorescence. The findings indicated that the PEO-treated NiTi, with a microporous morphology and oxide dominated surface chemistry, supports viability and proliferation of HUVECs. Numerous thin filopodia probing the microporous surface assisted cells attachment. In addition, claudin-5 and occludin have been upregulated and expression of vascular endothelial-cadherin was not suppressed on PEO-treated NiTi relative to the reference electropolished surfaces. The results of this study suggest that novel NiTi surfaces may be developed using the PEO process, which can be of benefit to atherosclerosis treatment.
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- Z Huan
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Med-X Research Institute, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Med-X Research Institute, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China; Med-X Research Institute, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of BioMechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
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