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Mousavi S, Esfandiar R, Najafpour-Darzi G. Hyaluronic acid production by Streptococcus zooepidemicus MW26985 using potato peel waste hydrolyzate. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:1003-1015. [PMID: 38811468 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03007-2] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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In this research, we examined the production of hyaluronic acid (HA) by Streptococcus zooepidemicus strain MW26985 using different substrates and potato peel waste (PPW) as an affordable substrate. First, culture medium components, including carbon and nitrogen sources, were optimized for bacterial HA production. Five different carbon sources (glucose, sucrose, lactose, sago starch, and potato starch, at a concentration of 30 g/L) and three distinct nitrogen sources (peptone, yeast extract, and ammonium sulfate, at a concentration of 10 g/L) were investigated. Glucose, among the carbon sources, and yeast extract, among nitrogen sources, produced the most HA which was determined as 1.41 g/L. Afterward, potato peel sugars were extracted by dilute acid and enzymatic hydrolysis and then employed as a cost-effective carbon source for the growth of S. zooepidemicus. Based on the results, the fermentation process yielded 0.59 g/L HA from potato peel sugars through acid hydrolysis and 0.92 g/L HA from those released by enzymatic hydrolysis. The supplementation of both hydrolyzates with glucose as an additional carbon source enhanced HA production to 0.95 g/L and 1.18 g/L using acidic and enzymatic hydrolyzates, respectively. The cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) turbidimetric method was used to evaluate the concentration of HA in the fermentation broth using the colorimetric method. Also, the peaks observed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed that the exopolysaccharide (EPS) was composed of HA. These observations demonstrate that potato peel residues can be a novel alternative as a carbon source for the economical production of HA by S. zooepidemicus.
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- Seyedali Mousavi
- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, P.O. Box 47148-71167, Babol, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, P.O. Box 47148-71167, Babol, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, P.O. Box 47148-71167, Babol, Iran.
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Lee Y, Lim S, Kim JA, Chun YH, Lee HJ. Development of Thiol-Ene Reaction-Based HA Hydrogel with Sustained Release of EGF for Enhanced Skin Wound Healing. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:5342-5352. [PMID: 37734002 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This study develops a novel drug delivery system using a hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel for controlled release of epidermal growth factor (EGF) to enhance skin wound healing. Conventional hydrogel-based methods suffer from a burst release and limited drug delivery times. To address this, we employ bioconjugation to introduce an acrylate group to EGF, enabling chemical bonding to the HA hydrogel matrix through thiol-ene cross-linking. This approach results in sustained-release delivery of EGF based on the degradation rate of the HA matrix, overcoming diffusion-based limitations. We confirm the introduction of the acrylate group using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. We evaluated the hydrogel morphology and rheological properties following binding of acrylate-conjugated EGF to the HA matrix. Assessment of the EGF release profile demonstrates delayed release compared to unconjugated EGF. We evaluate the impact on cells through cell proliferation and scratch assays, indicating the system's efficacy. In a rat wound healing model, the sustained release of EGF from the hydrogel system promotes appropriate tissue healing and restores it to a normal state. These findings suggest that this practical drug delivery system, involving the modification of growth factors or drugs to chemically bind healing factors to hydrogels, can achieve long-lasting effects.
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- Yerin Lee
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon 21431, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon 21431, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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Ahmed RM, Enan G, Saed S, Askora A. Hyaluronic acid production by Klebsiella pneumoniae strain H15 (OP354286) under different fermentation conditions. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:295. [PMID: 37848828 PMCID: PMC10580645 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-03035-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyaluronic acid (HA) has gained significant attention due to its unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, making it widely used in various industries. This study aimed to screen bacterial isolates for HA production, characterize favorable fermentation conditions, and evaluate the inhibitory effect of bacterial HA on cancer cell lines. RESULTS A total of 108 bacterial isolates from diverse sources were screened for HA production using HPLC, turbidimetric, and carbazole determination methods. Among the HA-producing isolates, Klebsiella pneumoniae H15 isolated from an animal feces sample, was superior in HA production. The strain was characterized based on its morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics. Molecular identification using 16S rDNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis confirmed its identity. Fermentation conditions, including pH, temperature, time, and agitation rate, were optimized to maximize HA production. The basal medium, comprising sucrose (7.0%) as carbon source and combined yeast extract with peptone (1.25% each) as nitrogen substrate, favored the highest HA production at pH 8.0, for 30 h, at 30 °C, under shaking at 180 rpm. The average maximized HA concentration reached 1.5 g L-1. Furthermore, bacterial HA exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on three cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HepG-2 and HCT), with the lowest concentration ranging from 0.98-3.91 µg mL-1. CONCLUSIONS K. pneumoniae H15, isolated from animal feces demonstrated promising potential for HA production. The most favorable fermentation conditions led to a high HA production. The inhibitory effect of bacterial HA on cancer cell lines highlights its potential therapeutic applications. These findings contribute to a broader understanding and utilization of HA in various industries and therapeutic applications.
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- Rania M Ahmed
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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Gupta C, Singh P, Vaidya S, Ambre P, Coutinho E. A novel thermoresponsive nano carrier matrix of hyaluronic acid, methotrexate and chitosan to target the cluster of differentiation 44 receptors in tumors. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 243:125238. [PMID: 37290545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Major challenges in current cancer chemotherapy include drug resistance, low efficacy and non-selectivity, resulting in undesirable side effects. In this study, we demonstrate a solution to these challenges that involves a dual targeting approach for tumors that overexpress CD44 receptors. The approach employs a nano-formulation (tHAC-MTX nano assembly), fabricated from hyaluronic acid (HA), the natural ligand for CD44, conjugated with methotrexate (MTX) and complexed with the thermoresponsive polymer 6-O-carboxymethylchitosan (6-OCMC) graft poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) [6-OCMC-g-PNIPAAm]. The thermoresponsive component was designed to have a lower critical solution temperature of 39 °C (the temperature of tumor tissues). In-vitro drug release studies reveal faster release of the drug at the higher temperatures of the tumor tissue likely due to the conformation changes in the thermoresponsive component of the nano assembly. Drug release was also enhanced in the presence of hyaluronidase enzyme. Higher cellular uptake and greater cytotoxicity of the nanoparticles were demonstrated in cancer cells that overexpress CD44 receptors suggesting a receptor binding and cellular uptake mechanism. Such nano-assemblies which incorporate multiple targeting mechanisms have the potential to improve efficacy and decrease side effects of cancer chemotherapy.
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- Chandan Gupta
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098, Maharashtra, India
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- Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India
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- Haffkine Institute for Training, Research and Testing, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098, Maharashtra, India; St John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Vevoor, Manor Road, Palghar East, Palghar 401404, India
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Ghezzi M, Ferraboschi I, Fantini A, Pescina S, Padula C, Santi P, Sissa C, Nicoli S. Hyaluronic acid - PVA films for the simultaneous delivery of dexamethasone and levofloxacin to ocular tissues. Int J Pharm 2023; 638:122911. [PMID: 37028574 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Ocular drug delivery is challenging due to the poor drug penetration across ocular barriers and short retention time of the formulation at the application site. Films, applied as inserts or implants, can be used to increase residence time while controlling drug release. In this work, hydrophilic films made of hyaluronic acid and two kinds of PVA were loaded with dexamethasone (included as hydroxypropylcyclodextrin complex) and levofloxacin. This association represents one of the main treatments for the post cataract surgery management, and it is also promising for eye infections whith pain and inflammation. Films were characterized in terms of swelling and drug release and were then applied to porcine eye bulbs and isolated ocular tissues. Film swelling leads to the formation of either a gel (3D swelling) or a larger film (2D swelling) depending on the type of PVA used. Films, prepared in an easy and scalable method, demonstrated high loading capacity, controlled drug release and the capability to deliver dexamethasone and levofloxacin to the cornea and across the sclera, to potentially target also the posterior eye segment. Overall, this device can be considered a multipurpose delivery platform intended for the concomitant release of lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs.
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Sanches SCDC, Ré MI, Silva-Júnior JOC, Ribeiro-Costa RM. Organogel of Acai Oil in Cosmetics: Microstructure, Stability, Rheology and Mechanical Properties. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020150. [PMID: 36826320 PMCID: PMC9956281 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Organogel (OG) is a semi-solid material composed of gelling molecules organized in the presence of an appropriate organic solvent, through physical or chemical interactions, in a continuous net. This investigation aimed at preparing and characterizing an organogel from acai oil with hyaluronic acid (HA) structured by 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA), aiming at topical anti-aging application. Organogels containing or not containing HA were analyzed by Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy, polarized light optical microscopy, thermal analysis, texture analysis, rheology, HA quantification and oxidative stability. The organogel containing hyaluronic acid (OG + HA) has a spherulitic texture morphology with a net-like structure and absorption bands that evidenced the presence of HA in the three-dimensional net of organogel. The thermal analysis confirmed the gelation and the insertion of HA, as well as a good thermal stability, which is also confirmed by the study of oxidative stability carried out under different temperature conditions for 90 days. The texture and rheology studies indicated a viscoelastic behavior. HA quantification shows the efficiency of the HA cross-linking process in the three-dimensional net of organogel with 11.22 µg/mL for cross-linked HA. Thus, it is concluded that OG + HA shows potentially promising physicochemical characteristics for the development of a cosmetic system.
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- IMT Mines Albi-Carmaux, CNRS UMR 5302, Centre RAPSODEE, Campus Jarlard, Université de Toulouse, CEDEX 09, 81013 Albi, France
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- Laboratory R&D Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-91-3201-7203
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Akbari E, Imani R, Shokrollahi P, Heidari Keshel S. Corneal sustained delivery of hyaluronic acid from nanofiber-containing ring-implanted contact lens. J Biomater Appl 2023; 37:992-1006. [PMID: 36564919 DOI: 10.1177/08853282221146390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Dry eye syndrome, as a persist corneal epithelial defect (PED), is an inconvenient ocular disorder that is generally treated by high-dosage, conventional eye drops. Addressing low efficacy and rather restricted bioavailability of the conventional eye drops, drug-eluting contact lenses (CLs) are widely used as alternatives in ophthalmic drug delivery applications. In the present study, a nanofiber-containing ring implant poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel is designed as a carrier for hyaluronic acid (HA) delivery. hyaluronic acid is physically encapsulated in a nanofiber-containing ring-shaped hydrogel with a 2 mm width that is implanted in the final CLs hydrogel. The designed CL has 59% porosity, 275% swelling ratio and undergoes no weight loss at physiological conditions in14 days. In-vitro release studies were performed on the CLs with and without nanofibers. The results showed that nanofiber incorporation in the designed CL was highly influential in decreasing burst release and supported sustained release of HA over 14 days. In addition, nanofiber incorporation in the designed system strengthened the lens, and the young modulus of the PVA hydrogel increased from 6 to 10 kPa. Cell viability study also revealed no cell cytotoxicity and cell attachment. Overall, the study demonstrated the effective role of nanofibers in the physical strengthening of the CL. Also, the designed system holds promise as a potential candidate for HA delivery over an extended period for treating dry eye syndrome.
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- Elham Akbari
- Biomedical Engineering Department, 48410Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, 48410Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biomaterials, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Science, School of Advanced Technologies InMedicine, 556492Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Nasser H, Eikmanns BJ, Tolba MM, El-Azizi M, Abou-Aisha K. The Superiority of Bacillus megaterium over Escherichia coli as a Recombinant Bacterial Host for Hyaluronic Acid Production. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122347. [PMID: 36557601 PMCID: PMC9787986 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122347] [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: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polyanionic mucopolysaccharide extensively used in biomedical and cosmetic industries due to its unique rheological properties. Recombinant HA production using other microbial platforms has received increasing interest to avoid potential toxin contamination associated with its production by streptococcal fermentation. In this study, the Gram-negative strains Escherichia coli (pLysY/Iq), E. coli Rosetta2, E. coli Rosetta (DE3) pLysS, E. coli Rosetta2 (DE3), E. coli Rosetta gammiB(DE3)pLysS, and the Gram-positive Bacillus megaterium (MS941) were investigated as new platforms for the heterologous production of HA. (2) Results: The HA biosynthesis gene hasA, cloned from Streptococcus equi subsp. zoopedemicus, was ligated into plasmid pMM1522 (MoBiTec), resulting in pMM1522 hasA, which was introduced into E. coli Rosetta-2(DE3) and B. megaterium (MS941). The initial HA titer by the two hosts in the LB medium was 5 mg/L and 50 mg/L, respectively. Streptococcal hasABC and hasABCDE genes were ligated into plasmid pPT7 (MoBiTec) and different E. coli host strains were then transformed with the resulting plasmids pPT7hasABC and pPT7hasABCDE. For E. coli Rosetta-gamiB(DE3)pLysS transformed with pPT7hasABC, HA production was 500 ± 11.4 mg/L in terrific broth (TB) medium. Productivity was slightly higher (585 ± 2.9 mg/L) when the same host was transformed with pPT7 carrying the entire HA operon. We also transformed B. megaterium (MS941) protoplasts carrying T7-RNAP with pPT7hasABC and pPT7hasABCDE. In comparison, the former plasmid resulted in HA titers of 2116.7 ± 44 and 1988.3 ± 19.6 mg/L in LB media supplemented with 5% sucrose and A5 medium + MOPSO, respectively; the latter plasmid boosted the titer final concentration further to reach 2476.7 ± 14.5 mg/L and 2350 ± 28.8 mg/L in the two media, respectively. The molecular mass of representative HA samples ranged from 105 − 106 Daltons (Da), and the polydispersity index (PDI) was <2. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of the HA product were identical to those obtained for commercially available standard polymers. Finally, scanning electron microscopic examination revealed the presence of extensive HA capsules in E. coli Rosetta-gamiB(DE3)pLysS, while no HA capsules were produced by B. megaterium. (3) Conclusions: Our results suggested that Gram-positive bacteria are probably superior host strains for recombinant HA production over their Gram-negative counters. The titers and the molecular weight (MW) of HA produced by B. megaterium were significantly higher than those obtained by different E. coli host strains used in this study.
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- HebaT’Allah Nasser
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo 11435, Egypt
- Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Division, Ministry of Health and Population, Faiyum City 63723, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo 11435, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo 11435, Egypt
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Zerrillo L, Gigliobianco MR, D’Atri D, Garcia JP, Baldazzi F, Ridwan Y, Fuentes G, Chan A, Creemers LB, Censi R, Di Martino P, Cruz LJ. PLGA Nanoparticles Grafted with Hyaluronic Acid to Improve Site-Specificity and Drug Dose Delivery in Osteoarthritis Nanotherapy. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132248. [PMID: 35808084 PMCID: PMC9268068 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have a tremendous potential in medicinal applications, and recent studies have pushed the boundaries in nanotherapy, including in osteoarthritis treatments. The aim of this study was to develop new poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) surfaces decorated with hyaluronic acid (HA) to enhance targeted drug specificity to the osteoarthritic knee joint. HA was selected since it binds to specific receptors expressed in many cells, such as the cluster determinant 44 (CD44), a major receptor of chondrocytes, and because of its function in the synovial fluid (SF), such as maintenance of high fluid viscosity. The PLGA polymer was grafted to sodium hyaluronate using dimethoxy-PEG (PLGA-HA) and compared with control PLGA NPs (not grafted). NPs were characterized by 1H-NMR and IR spectroscopy. Then, near-infrared (NIR) dye and gold (20 nm) were encapsulated in the formulated NPs and used to access NPs’ performance in in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo experiments. To test the NPs’ CD44 receptor specificity, an antibody assay was performed. All NPs presented a size in the range viable for cell-uptake, no cytotoxicity to chondrocytes was registered. Although all the NPs had a high capacity to be absorbed by the cells, PLGA-HA NPs showed significantly higher affinity towards the chondrocytic C28/I2 cell line. In conclusion, PLGA NPs grafted to sodium hyaluronate showed increased binding to cartilage cells and tissue and enhanced accumulation at the target site. Thus, this study presents a safe drug-delivery system with improved receptor specificity, which may represent an advantageous alternative to current nanotherapies.
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- Luana Zerrillo
- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands; (L.Z.); (F.B.); (G.F.)
- Percuros B.V., Zernikedreef 8, 2333CL Leiden, The Netherlands; (M.R.G.); (A.C.)
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- Percuros B.V., Zernikedreef 8, 2333CL Leiden, The Netherlands; (M.R.G.); (A.C.)
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Macerata, Italy;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200, Israel;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Utrecht Medical Center, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.P.G.); (L.B.C.)
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands; (L.Z.); (F.B.); (G.F.)
- Percuros B.V., Zernikedreef 8, 2333CL Leiden, The Netherlands; (M.R.G.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands; (L.Z.); (F.B.); (G.F.)
- Department of Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials, Biomaterials Center, University of Havana, Ave. Universidad e/G y Ronda, Vedado, Plaza, La Habana 10400, Cuba
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- Percuros B.V., Zernikedreef 8, 2333CL Leiden, The Netherlands; (M.R.G.); (A.C.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Utrecht Medical Center, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.P.G.); (L.B.C.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Utrecht Medical Center, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.P.G.); (L.B.C.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Macerata, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Università “G. d’Annunzio” di Chieti e Pescara, Via dei Vestini 1, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands; (L.Z.); (F.B.); (G.F.)
- Correspondence:
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Zhu C, Han S, Zeng X, Zhu C, Pu Y, Sun Y. Multifunctional thermo-sensitive hydrogel for modulating the microenvironment in Osteoarthritis by polarizing macrophages and scavenging RONS. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:221. [PMID: 35526013 PMCID: PMC9077879 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01422-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that can lead to disability. Blocking the complex malignant feedback loop system dominated by oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory factors is the key to treating OA. Here, we develop a multifunctional composite thermo-sensitive hydrogel (HPP@Cu gel), which is utilized by Poloxamer 407 (P407) and hyaluronic acid (HA) mixture as the gel matrix, then physically mixed with copper nanodots (Cu NDs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Cu NDs is a novel nano-scavenger of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) with efficient free radical scavenging activity. HPP@Cu gel is injected into the articular cavity, where it form an in situ gel that slowly released Cu NDs, HA, and PRP, prolonging the duration of drug action. Our results indicate that HPP@Cu gel could efficiently remove RONS from inflammatory sites and promote repolarization of macrophages to an anti-inflammatory phenotype. The HPP@Cu gel therapy dramatically reduces cartilage degradation and inflammatory factor production in OA rats. This study provides a reliable reference for the application of injectable hydrogels in inflammatory diseases associated with oxidative stress.
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- Chunrong Zhu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, People's Republic of China.
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Gottschalk J, Aßmann M, Kuballa J, Elling L. Repetitive Synthesis of High-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic Acid with Immobilized Enzyme Cascades. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202101071. [PMID: 34143936 PMCID: PMC9290584 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Industrial hyaluronic acid (HA) production comprises either fermentation with Streptococcus strains or extraction from rooster combs. The hard-to-control product quality is an obstacle to these processes. Enzymatic syntheses of HA were developed to produce high-molecular-weight HA with low dispersity. To facilitate enzyme recovery and biocatalyst re-use, here the immobilization of cascade enzymes onto magnetic beads was used for the synthesis of uridine-5'-diphosphate-α-d-N-acetyl-glucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc), UDP-glucuronic acid (UDP-GlcA), and HA. The combination of six enzymes in the UDP-sugar cascades with integrated adenosine-5'-triphosphate-regeneration reached yields between 60 and 100 % for 5 repetitive batches, proving the productivity. Immobilized HA synthase from Pasteurella multocida produced HA in repetitive batches for three days. Combining all seven immobilized enzymes in a one-pot synthesis, HA production was demonstrated for three days with a HA concentration of up to 0.37 g L-1 , an average MW of 2.7-3.6 MDa, and a dispersity of 1.02-1.03.
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- Johannes Gottschalk
- Laboratory for Biomaterials Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical EngineeringRWTH Aachen UniversityPauwelsstraße 2052074AachenGermany
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- Research and Development DepartmentGALAB Laboratories GmbHAm Schleusengraben 721029HamburgGermany
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- Research and Development DepartmentGALAB Laboratories GmbHAm Schleusengraben 721029HamburgGermany
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical EngineeringRWTH Aachen UniversityPauwelsstraße 2052074AachenGermany
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Hyaluronic acid-coated shikonin liposomes for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer via targeting tumor cells and amplification of oxidative stress. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Newham G, Evans SD, Ong ZY. Mechanically tuneable physical nanocomposite hydrogels from polyelectrolyte complex templated silica nanoparticles for anionic therapeutic delivery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 617:224-235. [PMID: 35276523 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hydrogels have shown great promise for drug delivery and tissue engineering but can be limited in practical applications by poor mechanical performance. The incorporation of polymer grafted silica nanoparticles as chemical or physical crosslinkers in in situ polymerised nanocomposite hydrogels has been widely researched to enhance their mechanical properties. Despite the enhanced mechanical stiffness, tensile strength, and self-healing properties, there remains a need for the development of simpler and modular approaches to obtain nanocomposite hydrogels. Herein, we report a facile protocol for the polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) templated synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid poly(ethylenimine) functionalised silica nanoparticles (PEI-SiNPs) and their use as multifunctional electrostatic crosslinkers with hyaluronic acid (HA) to form nanocomposite hydrogels. Upon mixing, electrostatic interactions between cationic PEI-SiNPs and anionic HA resulted in the formation of a coacervate nanocomposite hydrogel with enhanced mechanical stiffness that can be tuned by varying the ratios of PEI-SiNPs and HA present. The reversible electrostatic interactions within the hydrogel networks also enabled self-healing and thixotropic properties. The excess positive charge present within the PEI-SiNPs facilitated high loading and retarded the release of the anionic anti-cancer drug methotrexate from the nanocomposite hydrogel. Furthermore, the electrostatic complexation of PEI-SiNP and HA was found to mitigate haemotoxicity concerns associated with the use of high molecular weight PEI. The method presented herein offers a simpler and more versatile strategy for the fabrication of coacervate nanocomposite hydrogels with tuneable mechanical stiffness and self-healing properties for drug delivery applications.
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- George Newham
- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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Mohan N, Pavan SS, Jayakumar A, Rathinavelu S, Sivaprakasam S. Real-time metabolic heat-based specific growth rate soft sensor for monitoring and control of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid production by Streptococcus zooepidemicus. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:1079-1095. [PMID: 35076739 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11760-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This present investigation addressing the metabolic bottleneck in synthesis of high MW HA by Streptococcus zooepidemicus and illustrates the application of calorimetric fed-batch control of µ at a narrower range. Feedforward (FF) and feedback (FB) control was devised to improve the molecular weight (MW) of HA production by S. zooepidemicus. Metabolic heat measurements (Fermentation calorimetry) were modeled to decipher real-time specific growth rate, [Formula: see text] was looped into the PID circuit, envisaged to control [Formula: see text] to their desired setpoint values 0.05 [Formula: see text], 0.1 [Formula: see text], and 0.15 [Formula: see text] respectively. Similarly, a predetermined exponential feed rate irrespective of real-time µ was carried out in FF strategy. The developed FB strategy established a robust control capable of maintaining the specific growth rate (µ) close to the [Formula: see text] value with a minimal tracking error. Exponential feed rate carried out with a lowest [Formula: see text] of 0.05 [Formula: see text] showed an improved MW of HA to 2.98 MDa and 2.94 MDa for the FF and FB-based control strategies respectively. An optimal HA titer of 4.73 g/L was achieved in FF control strategy at [Formula: see text]. Superior control of µ at low [Formula: see text] value was observed to influence HA polymerization positively by yielding an improved MW and desired polydispersity index (PDI) of HA. PID control offers advantage over conventional fed-batch method to synthesize HA at an improved MW. Calorimetric signal-based µ control by PID negates adverse effects due to the secretion of other end products albeit maintaining regular metabolic activities. KEY POINTS: First report to compare HA productivities by feedforward and feedback control strategy. Inherent merits of regulating µ at narrower range were entailed. Relationship between operating µ and HA molecular weight was discussed.
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- Naresh Mohan
- BioPAT Laboratory, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- BioPAT Laboratory, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- BioPAT Laboratory, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- BioPAT Laboratory, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India
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- BioPAT Laboratory, Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, 781039, Assam, India.
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Thomas SC, Madaan T, Kamble NS, Siddiqui NA, Pauletti GM, Kotagiri N. Engineered Bacteria Enhance Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy through Stromal Remodeling of Tumors. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101487. [PMID: 34738725 PMCID: PMC8770579 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Desmoplastic solid tumors are characterized by the rapid build-up of extracellular matrix (ECM) macromolecules, such as hyaluronic acid (HA). The resulting physiological barrier prevents the infiltration of immune cells and also impedes the delivery of anticancer agents. The development of a hypervesiculating Escherichia coli Nissle (ΔECHy) based tumor targeting bacterial system capable of distributing a fusion peptide, cytolysin A (ClyA)-hyaluronidase (Hy) via outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) is reported. The capability of targeting hypoxic tumors, manufacturing recombinant proteins in situ and the added advantage of an on-site OMV based distribution system makes the engineered bacterial vector a unique candidate for peptide delivery. The HA degrading potential of Hy for stromal modulation is combined with the cytolytic activity of ClyA followed by testing it within syngeneic cancer models. ΔECHy is combined with immune checkpoint antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) to demonstrate that remodeling the tumor stroma results in the improvement of immunotherapy outcomes and enhancing the efficacy of biological signaling inhibitors. The biocompatibility of ΔECHy is also investigated to show that the engineered bacteria are effectively cleared, elicit minimal inflammatory and immune responses, and therefore could be a reliable candidate as a live biotherapeutic.
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- Shindu C. Thomas
- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, 1 Pharmacy Place, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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Nazeri A, Niazi A, Afsharifar A, Taghavi SM, Moghadam A, Aram F. Heterologous production of hyaluronic acid in Nicotiana tabacum hairy roots expressing a human hyaluronan synthase 2. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17966. [PMID: 34504153 PMCID: PMC8429445 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97139-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), a unique polysaccharide with excellent Physico-chemical properties, is broadly used in pharmaceutical, biomedical, and cosmetic fields. It is widely present in all vertebrates, certain bacterial strains, and even viruses while it is not found in plants, fungi, and insects. HA is naturally synthesized by a class of integral membrane proteins called Hyaluronic acid synthase (HAS). Thus far, industrial production of HA is carried out based on either extraction from animal sources or large-scale microbial fermentation. The major drawbacks to using these systems are contamination with pathogens and microbial toxins. Recently, the production of HA through recombinant systems has received considerable attention. Plants are eco-friendly ideal expression systems for biopharmaceuticals production. In this study, the optimized human hyaluronic acid synthase2 (hHAS2) sequence was transformed into Nicotiana tabacum using Agrobacterium rhizogenes. The highest rhHAS2 concentration of 65.72 ng/kg (wet weight) in transgenic tobacco hairy roots was measured by the human HAS2 ELISA kit. The HA production in the transgenic hairy roots was verified by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and quantified by the HA ELISA kit. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of HA with the highest concentration of 0.56 g/kg (wet weight) showed a maximum activity of 46%. Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) analyses revealed the high molecular weight HA (HMW-HA) with about > 0.8 MDa.
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- Arezoo Nazeri
- Institute of Biotechnology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Plant Virology Research Center, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Yu Y, Chow DWY, Lau CML, Zhou G, Back W, Xu J, Carim S, Chau Y. A bioinspired synthetic soft hydrogel for the treatment of dry eye. Bioeng Transl Med 2021; 6:e10227. [PMID: 34589602 PMCID: PMC8459603 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Natural soft hydrogels are unique elastic soft materials utilized by living organisms for protecting delicate tissues. Under a theoretical framework derived from the Blob model, we chemically crosslinked high molecular weight hyaluronic acid at a concentration close to its overlap concentration (c*), and created synthetic soft hydrogels that exhibited unique rheological properties similar to a natural soft hydrogel: being dominantly elastic under low shear stress while being viscous when the stress is above a small threshold. We explored a potential application of the hyaluronic acid-based soft hydrogel as a long-acting ocular surface lubricant and evaluated its therapeutic effects for dry eye. The soft hydrogel was found to be biocompatible after topical instillation on experimental animals' and companion dogs' eyes. In a canine clinical study, twice-a-day ocular instillation of the soft hydrogel in combination with cyclosporine for 1 month improved the clinical signs in more than 65% of dog patients previously unresponsive to cyclosporine treatment.
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- Yu Yu
- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
- Pleryon Therapeutics LimitedShenzhenChina
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- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Shenzhen Research InstituteShenzhenChina
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- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
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- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
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- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
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- Chemical and Biological EngineeringHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHong KongChina
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Shenzhen Research InstituteShenzhenChina
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Flores-Gatica M, Castañeda-Aponte H, Gil-Garzon MR, Mora-Galvez LM, Banda-Magaña MP, Jáuregui-Jáuregui JA, Torres-Acosta MA, Mayolo-Deloisa K, Licona-Cassani C. Primary recovery of hyaluronic acid produced in Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus using PEG-citrate aqueous two-phase systems. AMB Express 2021; 11:123. [PMID: 34460012 PMCID: PMC8405770 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-021-01287-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Given its biocompatibility, rheological, and physiological properties, hyaluronic acid (HA) has become a biomaterial of increasing interest with multiple applications in medicine and cosmetics. In recent decades, microbial fermentations have become an important source for the industrial production of HA. However, due to its final applications, microbial HA must undergo critical and long purification processes to ensure clinical and cosmetic grade purity. Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) have proven to be an efficient technique for the primary recovery of high-value biomolecules. Nevertheless, their implementation in HA downstream processing has been practically unexplored. In this work, polyethylene glycol (PEG)–citrate ATPS were used for the first time for the primary recovery of HA produced with an engineered strain of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. The effects of PEG molecular weight (MW), tie-line length (TLL), volume ratio (VR), and sample load on HA recovery and purity were studied with a clarified fermentation broth as feed material. HA was recovered in the salt-rich bottom phase, and its recovery increased when a PEG MW of 8000 g mol−1 was used. Lower VR values (0.38) favoured HA recovery, whereas purity was enhanced by a high VR (3.50). Meanwhile, sample load had a negative impact on both recovery and purity. The ATPS with the best performance was PEG 8000 g mol−1, TLL 43% (w/w), and VR 3.50, showing 79.4% HA recovery and 74.5% purity. This study demonstrated for the first time the potential of PEG–citrate ATPS as an effective primary recovery strategy for the downstream process of microbial HA.
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Collagenase-Expressing Salmonella Targets Major Collagens in Pancreatic Cancer Leading to Reductions in Immunosuppressive Subsets and Tumor Growth. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13143565. [PMID: 34298778 PMCID: PMC8306875 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13143565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Therapeutic resistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can be attributed, in part, to a dense extracellular matrix containing excessive collagen deposition. Here, we describe a novel Salmonella typhimurium (ST) vector expressing the bacterial collagenase Streptomyces omiyaensis trypsin (SOT), a serine protease known to hydrolyze collagens I and IV, which are predominantly found in PDAC. Utilizing aggressive models of PDAC, we show that ST-SOT selectively degrades intratumoral collagen leading to decreases in immunosuppressive subsets, tumor proliferation and viability. Ultimately, we found that ST-SOT treatment significantly modifies the intratumoral immune landscape to generate a microenvironment that may be more conducive to immunotherapy.
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Gottschalk J, Blaschke L, Aßmann M, Kuballa J, Elling L. Integration of a Nucleoside Triphosphate Regeneration System in the One‐pot Synthesis of UDP‐sugars and Hyaluronic Acid. ChemCatChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202100462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Johannes Gottschalk
- Laboratory for Biomaterials Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering RWTH Aachen University Pauwelsstraße 20 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering RWTH Aachen University Pauwelsstraße 20 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Research and Development Department GALAB Laboratories GmbH Am Schleusengraben 7 21029 Hamburg Germany
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- Research and Development Department GALAB Laboratories GmbH Am Schleusengraben 7 21029 Hamburg Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering RWTH Aachen University Pauwelsstraße 20 52074 Aachen Germany
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Tam NW, Chung D, Baldwin SJ, Simmons JR, Xu L, Rainey JK, Dellaire G, Frampton JP. Material properties of disulfide-crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogels influence prostate cancer cell growth and metabolism. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:9718-9733. [PMID: 33015692 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01570a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cells reside in vivo within three dimensional environments in which they interact with extracellular matrices (ECMs) that play an integral role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and preventing tumour growth. Thus, tissue culture approaches that more faithfully reproduce these interactions with the ECM are needed to study cancer development and progression. Many materials exist for modeling tissue environments, and the effects of differing mechanical, physical, and biochemical properties of such materials on cell behaviour are often intricately coupled and difficult to tease apart. Here, an optimized protocol was developed to generate low reaction volume disulfide-crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels for use in cell culture applications to relate the properties of ECM materials to cell signalling and behaviour. Mechanically, HA hydrogels are comparable to other soft hydrogel materials such as Matrigel and agarose or to tissues lacking type I collagen and other fibrillar ECM components. The diffusion of soluble materials in these hydrogels is affected by unique mass transfer properties. Specifically, HA hydrogel concentration affects the diffusion of anionic particles above 500 kDa, whereas diffusion of smaller particles appears unimpeded by HA content, likely reflecting hydrogel pore size. The HA hydrogels have a strong exclusion effect that limits the movement of proteins into and out of the material once fully formed. Such mass transfer properties have interesting implications for cell culture, as they ultimately affect access to nutrients and the distribution of signalling molecules, affecting nutrient sensing and metabolic activity. The use of disulfide-crosslinked HA hydrogels for the culture of the model prostate cancer cell lines PC3 and LNCaP reveals correlations of protein activation linked to metabolic flux, which parallel and can thus potentially provide insights into cell survival mechanisms in response to starvation that occurs in cancer cell microenvironments.
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- Nicky W Tam
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada. and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada and Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada and Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada and Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada. and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada and Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Kudarha RR, Sawant KK. Hyaluronic acid conjugated albumin nanoparticles for efficient receptor mediated brain targeted delivery of temozolomide. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cavalcanti ADD, Melo BAGD, Ferreira BAM, Santana MHA. Performance of the main downstream operations on hyaluronic acid purification. Process Biochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2020.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Karami M, Shahraky MK, Ranjbar M, Tabandeh F, Morshedi D, Aminzade S. Preparation, purification, and characterization of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. Biotechnol Lett 2020; 43:133-142. [PMID: 33131008 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-020-03035-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use and commercial value of hyaluronic acid (HA) as an important element in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and cosmetics industry is because of its purity. Four recombinant strains of Corynebacterium glutamicum containing different genes were used to produce HA. RESULTS The production parameters were measured and strain 183.2, with the highest amount of HA (2.15 mg/ml), was selected for further experiments. HA was precipitated by different ratios of ethanol-isopropanol at 4 °C and - 20 °C. Active charcoal (1%) was added to the solvent precipitation mixture at pH 5 and 10. Finally, to achieve more purity and separation, gel filtration chromatography was used. The best result was obtained using an ethanol-isopropanol ratio of 1:1 of at - 20 °C, followed by active charcoal treatment at the acidic pH, and three fractions of the chromatography with molecular weights of 27, 27-110, and < 27 KDa were more analyzed with electrophoresis and FTIR. CONCLUSIONS The present study described a simple, economical, and reproducible method resulting in a high yield for low-MW HA from C. glutamicum.
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- Mohammad Karami
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Sharake-Pajoohesh, Km 15, Tehran-Karaj Highway, P.O.Box: 14965/161, Tehran, Iran
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Kudarha RR, Sawant KK. Chondroitin sulfate conjugation facilitates tumor cell internalization of albumin nanoparticles for brain-targeted delivery of temozolomide via CD44 receptor-mediated targeting. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 11:1994-2008. [PMID: 33026610 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-020-00861-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the present investigation, temozolomide (TMZ) loaded chondroitin sulfate conjugated albumin nanoparticles (CS-TNPs) were fabricated by desolvation method were chondroitin sulfate (CS) was used as the surface exposed ligand to achieve CD44 receptor mediated targeting of brain tumor. The developed CS-TNPs were characterized for particle size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency and drug loading and evaluated by FTIR, DSC, XRD and TEM analysis. BBB (blood brain barrier) passage study using in vitro BBB model indicated that CS-TNPs were able to efficiently cross the BBB. Cell viability assay data demonstrated higher cytotoxicity of CS-TNPs as compared with pure TMZ. The CD44 receptor blocking assay and receptor poisoning assay in U87 MG cells confirmed the CD44 receptor and endocytosis-mediated (caveolae pathway) uptake of CS-TNPs. CS-TNPs were able to generate ROS in U87 MG cells. In vivo pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies were performed in Wistar rats. In vivo results revealed significant enhancement in pharmacokinetic profile of CS-TNPs as compared with TMZ alone. Biodistribution results demonstrated higher accumulation of TMZ in the brain by CS-TNPs as compared with the pure drug that confirmed the brain targeting ability of nanoparticles. From all obtained results, it may be concluded that CS-TNPs are promising carrier to deliver TMZ to the brain for targeted therapy of brain tumor. Graphical abstract.
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- Ritu R Kudarha
- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Centre of Relevance and Excellence in NDDS, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Donor's Plaza, Fathegunj, Vadodara, 390002, India
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Centre of Relevance and Excellence in NDDS, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Donor's Plaza, Fathegunj, Vadodara, 390002, India.
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Wei F, Lang Y, Shen Q, Xu L, Cheng N, Chu Y, Lyu H, Chen F. Osteopontin-loaded PLGA nanoparticles enhance the intestinal mucosal barrier and alleviate inflammation via the NF-κB signaling pathway. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 190:110952. [PMID: 32172161 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Osteopontin is a multifunctional glycoprotein that is secreted by a variety of tissues or cells, but the role of osteopontin in the epithelial mucosal barrier has not been clearly established. We loaded osteopontin into hyaluronic acid-functionalized polymeric nanoparticles, which were administered by gavage to a colitis mouse model. The disease activity index, weight gain and colon length were calculated to assess the degree of symptoms. Epithelial permeability was measured using fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated dextran. The enzymatic activity of myeloperoxidase in the colon and inflammatory cytokines were assayed to assess the levels of inflammation. The histological appearance of the colon was observed by H&E staining. Tight junction proteins and signaling pathway proteins (NF-κB and phospho-NF-κB) were determined by western blotting. The resultant spherical osteopontin-loaded nanoparticles were characterized by the expected particle size (approximately 272.3 nm) and a slightly negative zeta potential (approximately -5.3 mV). Interestingly, we found that the osteopontin-loaded nanoparticles exerted remedial effects on colitis by both enhancing the intestinal barrier and alleviating inflammation in vivo according to the tested parameters. These results suggest that OPN plays a positive role in protecting the epithelial mucosal barrier and may be a therapeutic drug in gut homeostasis.
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- Feng Wei
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 128 Ruili Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Almeida B, Wang Y, Shukla A. Effects of Nanoparticle Properties on Kartogenin Delivery and Interactions with Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Ann Biomed Eng 2019; 48:2090-2102. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-019-02430-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Gottschalk J, Zaun H, Eisele A, Kuballa J, Elling L. Key Factors for A One-Pot Enzyme Cascade Synthesis of High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20225664. [PMID: 31726754 PMCID: PMC6888640 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20225664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In the last decades, interest in medical or cosmetic applications of hyaluronic acid (HA) has increased. Size and dispersity are key characteristics of biological function. In contrast to extraction from animal tissue or bacterial fermentation, enzymatic in vitro synthesis is the choice to produce defined HA. Here we present a one-pot enzyme cascade with six enzymes for the synthesis of HA from the cheap monosaccharides glucuronic acid (GlcA) and N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc). The combination of two enzyme modules, providing the precursors UDP–GlcA and UDP–GlcNAc, respectively, with hyaluronan synthase from Pasteurella multocida (PmHAS), was optimized to meet the kinetic requirements of PmHAS for high HA productivity and molecular weight. The Mg2+ concentration and the pH value were found as key factors. The HA product can be tailored by different conditions: 25 mM Mg2+ and 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid (HEPES)-NaOH pH 8 result into an HA product with high Mw HA (1.55 MDa) and low dispersity (1.05). Whereas with 15 mM Mg2+ and HEPES–NaOH pH 8.5, we reached the highest HA concentration (2.7 g/L) with a yield of 86.3%. Our comprehensive data set lays the basis for larger scale enzymatic HA synthesis.
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- Johannes Gottschalk
- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.G.); (A.E.)
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- Research and Development Department, GALAB Laboratories GmbH, Am Schleusengraben 7, 21029 Hamburg, Germany; (H.Z.); (J.K.)
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.G.); (A.E.)
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- Research and Development Department, GALAB Laboratories GmbH, Am Schleusengraben 7, 21029 Hamburg, Germany; (H.Z.); (J.K.)
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Institute of Biotechnology and Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.G.); (A.E.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-241-80-28350
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Ebelt ND, Zuniga E, Passi KB, Sobocinski LJ, Manuel ER. Hyaluronidase-Expressing Salmonella Effectively Targets Tumor-Associated Hyaluronic Acid in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Mol Cancer Ther 2019; 19:706-716. [PMID: 31694889 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-19-0556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding cancer cells forms a barrier that often limits the ability of chemotherapeutic drugs and cytotoxic immune subsets to penetrate and eliminate tumors. The dense stromal matrix protecting cancer cells, also known as desmoplasia, results from the overproduction of major ECM components such as collagens and hyaluronic acid (HA). Although candidate drugs targeting ECM components have shown promise in increasing penetration of chemotherapeutic agents, severe adverse effects associated with systemic depletion of ECM in peripheral healthy tissues limits their use at higher, more effective doses. Currently, few strategies exist that preferentially degrade ECM in tumor tissue over healthy tissues. In light of this, we have developed an attenuated, tumor-targeting Salmonella typhimurium (ST) expressing functional bacterial hyaluronidase (bHs-ST), capable of degrading human HA deposited within PDAC tumors. Our data show that bHs-ST (i) targets and colonizes orthotopic human PDAC tumors following systemic administration and (ii) is efficiently induced in vivo to deplete tumor-derived HA, which in turn (iii) significantly increases diffusion of Salmonella typhimurium within desmoplastic tumors. BHs-ST represents a promising new tumor ECM-targeting strategy that may be instrumental in minimizing off-tumor toxicity while maximizing drug delivery into highly desmoplastic tumors.
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- Nancy D Ebelt
- Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, California
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- Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, California
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- Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, California
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- Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, California
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- Department of Immuno-Oncology, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Duarte, California.
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Song M, Liang Y, Li K, Zhang J, Zhang N, Tian B, Han J. Hyaluronic acid modified liposomes for targeted delivery of doxorubicin and paclitaxel to CD44 overexpressing tumor cells with improved dual-drugs synergistic effect. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Schulte S, Doss SS, Jeeva P, Ananth M, Blank LM, Jayaraman G. Exploiting the diversity of streptococcal hyaluronan synthases for the production of molecular weight–tailored hyaluronan. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:7567-7581. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10023-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zerrillo L, Que I, Vepris O, Morgado LN, Chan A, Bierau K, Li Y, Galli F, Bos E, Censi R, Di Martino P, van Osch GJVM, Cruz LJ. pH-responsive poly(lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles containing near-infrared dye for visualization and hyaluronic acid for treatment of osteoarthritis. J Control Release 2019; 309:265-276. [PMID: 31362078 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This study focuses on intra-articular (IA) drug delivery system for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). In osteoarthritic condition the synovial fluid presents pockets with lower pH environment. To take advantage of these pH differences, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) and pH- responsive PLGA NPs encapsulated with ammonium bicarbonate (NH4HCO3) were generated. The nanoparticles were loaded with hyaluronic acid (HA) as a possible model drug for OA and with near-infrared dye (NIR) that was used to visualize the NPs with molecular imaging techniques. These NPs were characterized by dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy and compared in in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo experiments in the treatment of OA. The results indicate that the NPs were sufficiently small, displayed a uniform size distribution and were non-toxic both in vitro and in vivo. Both NPs treatment seem to induced a reduction in OA progression, with pH- responsive NPs showing the more pronounced effect. This is probably because the pockets of low pH environment in the synovial fluid trigger a burst release of the pH-responsive NPs. This result is corroborated by in vitro experiments since the pH- responsive NPs showed an extracellular burst release behavior and higher chondrocyte vitality than non-responsive NPs. This study demonstrates that PLGA NPs containing HA and NH4HCO3 are candidates for the treatment of knee OA.
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- L Zerrillo
- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Radiology Department, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands; Percuros, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Radiology Department, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Radiology Department, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Section for Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (EVOGENE), Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Percuros, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Percuros, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Percuros, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Leiden Institute of Physics, Niels Bohrweg 2, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Section Electron Microscopy, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- University of Camerino, School of Pharmacy, Italy
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- University of Camerino, School of Pharmacy, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging (TNI) Group, Radiology Department, Leiden University Medical Centrum, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Puvendran K, Jayaraman G. Enhancement of acetyl-CoA by acetate co-utilization in recombinant Lactococcus lactis cultures enables the production of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:6989-7001. [PMID: 31267232 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09987-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The molecular weight of hyaluronic acid (HA) is a critical property which determines its usage in various biomedical applications. This study investigates the correlation between the availability of a critical cofactor, acetyl-CoA, the concentration of a limiting precursor, UDP-N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc), and the molecular weight of HA (MWHA) produced by recombinant Lactococcus lactis MKG6 cultures. This strain expressed three heterologous HA-pathway genes obtained from the has operon of Streptococcus zooepidemicus in an ldh-mutant host strain, L. lactis NZ9020. A flux balance analysis, performed using the L. lactis genome-scale metabolic network, showed a positive correlation of acetyl-CoA flux with the UDP-GlcNAc flux and the experimental data on HA productivity. To increase the intracellular levels of acetyl-CoA, acetate was supplemented as a pulse feed in anaerobic batch cultures. However, acetate is effectively utilized only in the presence of glucose and exhaustion of glucose resulted in decreasing the final MWHA (1.5 MDa). Co-supplementation of acetate resulted in enhancing the acetyl-CoA and UDP-GlcNAc levels as well as the MWHA to 2.5 MDa. This logic was extended to fed-batch cultures, designed with a pH-based feedback control of glucose feeding and pulse acetate supplementation. When the glucose feed concentration was optimally adjusted to prevent glucose exhaustion or accumulation, the acetate utilization was found to be high, resulting in significantly enhanced levels of acetyl-CoA and UDP-GlcNAc as well as a MWHA of 3.4 MDa, which was sustained at this value throughout the process. This study provides the possibility of commercially producing high MWHA using recombinant L. lactis strains.
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- Kirubhakaran Puvendran
- Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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- Bioprocess and Metabolic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India.
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Tang M, Svirskis D, Leung E, Kanamala M, Wang H, Wu Z. Can intracellular drug delivery using hyaluronic acid functionalised pH-sensitive liposomes overcome gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer? J Control Release 2019; 305:89-100. [PMID: 31096017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Chemoresistance poses a major challenge in cancer treatment. This study aims to investigate whether intracellular drug delivery using hyaluronic acid (HA) functionalised pH-sensitive liposomes (HA-pSL) can circumvent gemcitabine resistance in pancreatic cancer (PC). HA-pSL were obtained by covalently conjugating HA with preformed pSL. A resistant PC cell line Gr2000 was developed by exposing MIA PaCa-2 cells to gemcitabine, and characterised for their expression of CD44, a receptor for HA, and drug transporters. Cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of liposomes were determined by confocal microscopy and HPLC analysis of intracellular drug content. Following a pharmacokinetic study in rats, anti-tumour efficacy was compared between MIA PaCa-2 and Gr2000 xenograft mouse models. HA-pSL with an HA density of 179 μg/μmol had a larger size (152.3 vs 136.3 nm), and higher zeta potential (-46.8 vs -10.5 mV) than pSL. The sensitivity of Gr2000 to gemcitabine reduced 444 times compared to its parental cell line, despite no change to the total drug influx, as drug influx- and efflux-transporters in Gr2000 cells were simultaneously up-regulated. Both cell lines had high expression of CD44. HA facilitated cell uptake without compromising the endosome-escape ability of pSL as evidenced by confocal images and co-localization analysis of the dual-fluorescence labelled liposomes and Lysotracker. HA-pSL significantly outperformed pSL, and increased cellular drug influx by 3.6 times in MIA PaCa-2 cells, and 4.6 times in Gr2000 cells. Both liposomes improved the pharmacokinetic profile of free drug. HA-pSL treatment was superior to pSL, and resulted in 6.4 times smaller tumours (weight) in the MIA PaCa-2 xenograft models, and 3.1 smaller in the Gr2000 models compared with the free drug. Taken together, this study highlighted the use of intracellular delivery strategies (HA-CD44 interaction and endosome escape) to overcome gemcitabine resistance, however, the overall improvement was marginal and tumours still existed. Further improvement in delivery efficiency of HA-pSL to target tumours and additional manipulation of the cellular metabolism of gemcitabine are needed to tackle chemoresistance.
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- Mingtan Tang
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Velesiotis C, Vasileiou S, Vynios DH. A guide to hyaluronan and related enzymes in breast cancer: biological significance and diagnostic value. FEBS J 2019; 286:3057-3074. [PMID: 31018038 DOI: 10.1111/febs.14860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Hyaluronan (HA) is a unique nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan that contributes to breast cancer cells growth and functional properties, including cell migration, invasion, adhesion, as well as tumor-associated angiogenesis in different stages of breast cancer progression and especially metastasis. Latest data show that the levels of HA and/or low molecular mass HA in blood serum and plasma of breast cancer patients may be a useful biomarker for breast cancer prognosis, differential diagnosis, and patients' treatment monitoring. Therefore, the qualitative and quantitative determination of HA in biological samples is an emerging area of research. This review gathers, categorizes, and sums up all the currently used methodologies to analyze HA and HA-related enzymes. The advantages, disadvantages, limitations in use, and the information they provide, are critically considered and discussed. Moreover, emphasis is given to the significance of HA determination in breast cancer, as well as of its related enzymes, for diagnosis and prognosis of this type of cancer.
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- Christos Velesiotis
- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiochemistry Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiochemistry Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiochemistry Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Greece
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Jeeva P, Shanmuga Doss S, Sundaram V, Jayaraman G. Production of controlled molecular weight hyaluronic acid by glucostat strategy using recombinant Lactococcus lactis cultures. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:4363-4375. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09769-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ramachandran B, Chakraborty S, Kannan R, Dixit M, Muthuvijayan V. Immobilization of hyaluronic acid from Lactococcus lactis on polyethylene terephthalate for improved biocompatibility and drug release. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 206:132-140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.10.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Teijeiro-Valiño C, Novoa-Carballal R, Borrajo E, Vidal A, Alonso-Nocelo M, de la Fuente Freire M, Lopez-Casas PP, Hidalgo M, Csaba N, Alonso MJ. A multifunctional drug nanocarrier for efficient anticancer therapy. J Control Release 2018; 294:154-164. [PMID: 30529724 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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So far, the success of anticancer nanomedicines has been moderate due to their lack of adequate targeting properties and/or to their difficulties for penetrating tumors. Here we report a multifunctional drug nanocarrier consisting of hyaluronic acid nanocapsules conjugated with the tumor homing peptide tLyp1, which exhibits both, dual targeting properties (to the tumor and to the lymphatics), and enhanced tumor penetration. Data from a 3D co-culture in vitro model showed the capacity of these nanocapsules to interact with the NRP1 receptors over-expressed in cancer cells. The targeting capacity of the nanocapsules was evidenced in orthotopic lung cancer-bearing mice, using docetaxel as a standard drug. The results showed a dramatic accumulation of docetaxel in the tumor (37-fold the one achieved with Taxotere®). This biodistribution profile correlated with the high efficacy shown in terms of tumor growth regression and drastic reduction of metastasis in the lymphatics. When efficacy was validated in a pancreatic patient-derived tumor, the nanocapsule's activity was comparable to that of a dose ten times higher of Abraxane®. Multi-functionality was found to be the key to the success of this new therapy.
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- Carmen Teijeiro-Valiño
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Physiology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nano-Oncology Unit. Translational Medical Oncology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, CIBERONC, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nano-Oncology Unit. Translational Medical Oncology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), SERGAS, CIBERONC, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Melchor Fernandez Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Melchor Fernandez Almagro 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CIMUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Mandawe J, Infanzon B, Eisele A, Zaun H, Kuballa J, Davari MD, Jakob F, Elling L, Schwaneberg U. Directed Evolution of Hyaluronic Acid Synthase from Pasteurella multocida towards High-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic Acid. Chembiochem 2018; 19:1414-1423. [PMID: 29603528 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201800093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), with diverse cosmetic and medical applications, is the natural glycosaminoglycan product of HA synthases. Although process and/or metabolic engineering are used for industrial HA production, the potential of protein engineering has barely been realised. Herein, knowledge-gaining directed evolution (KnowVolution) was employed to generate an HA synthase variant from Pasteurella multocida (pmHAS) with improved chain-length specificity and a twofold increase in mass-based turnover number. Seven improved pmHAS variants out of 1392 generated by error-prone PCR were identified; eight prospective positions were saturated and the most beneficial amino acid substitutions were recombined. After one round of KnowVolution, the longest HA polymer (<4.7 MDa), through an engineered pmHAS variant in a cell-free system, was synthesised. Computational studies showed that substitutions from the best variant (T40L, V59M and T104A) are distant from the glycosyltransferase sites and increase the flexibility of the N-terminal region of pmHAS. Taken together, these findings suggest that the N terminus may be involved in HA synthesis and demonstrate the potential of protein engineering towards improved HA synthase activity.
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- John Mandawe
- DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstrasse 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany.,Institute of Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal 643, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- GALAB Laboratories GmbH, Am Schleusengraben 7, 21029, Hamburg, Germany
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- GALAB Laboratories GmbH, Am Schleusengraben 7, 21029, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstrasse 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstrasse 50, 52056, Aachen, Germany.,Institute of Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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Jian WH, Wang HC, Kuan CH, Chen MH, Wu HC, Sun JS, Wang TW. Glycosaminoglycan-based hybrid hydrogel encapsulated with polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles for endogenous stem cell regulation in central nervous system regeneration. Biomaterials 2018; 174:17-30. [PMID: 29763775 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The poor regenerative capability of stem cell transplantation in the central nervous system limits their therapeutic efficacy in brain injuries. The sustained inflammatory response, lack of structural support, and trophic factors deficiency restrain the integration and long-term survival of stem cells. Instead of exogenous stem cell therapy, here we described the synthesis of nanohybrid hydrogel containing sulfated glycosaminoglycan-based polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles (PCN) to mimic the brain extracellular matrix and control the delivery of stromal-derived factor-1α (SDF-1α) and basic fibroblast factor (bFGF) in response to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) for recruiting endogenous neural stem cells (NSC) and regulating their cellular fate. Bioactive factors are delivered by electrostatic sequestration on PCN to amplify the signaling of SDF-1α and bFGF to regulate NSC in vitro. In in vivo ischemic stroke model, the factors promoted neurological behavior recovery by enhancing neurogenesis and angiogenesis. These combined strategies may be applied for other tissue regenerations by regulating endogenous progenitors through the delivery of different kinds of glycosaminoglycan-binding molecules.
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- Wei-Hong Jian
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan; College of Biological Science and Technology, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Department of Bioengineering, Tatung University, Taipei, 10452, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan.
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Csapó E, Szokolai H, Juhász Á, Varga N, Janovák L, Dékány I. Cross-linked and hydrophobized hyaluronic acid-based controlled drug release systems. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 195:99-106. [PMID: 29805030 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This work demonstrates the preparation, structural characterization, and the kinetics of the drug release of hyaluronic acid (HyA)-based colloidal drug delivery systems which contain hydrophobic ketoprofen (KP) as model molecule. Because of the highly hydrophilic character of HyA the cross-linked derivatives at different cross-linking ratio have been synthesized. The hydrophobized variants of HyA have also been produced by modifying the polymer chains with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) at various HyA/CTAB ratios. Due to modifications the coherent structure of HyA changes into an incoherent colloidal system that were verified by rheological investigations. Nearly 70% of the encapsulated KP dissolve from the totally cross-linked HyA carrier but the release rate of KP is about 20% (after 8 h) from the CTAB-modified colloidal system at HyA monomer/CTAB 1:0.8 mass ratio. It has been verified that the modified HyA may be a potential candidate for controlled drug release of hydrophobic KP molecules.
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- Edit Csapó
- MTA-SZTE Biomimetic Systems Research Group, Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, H-6720, Dóm square 8, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary
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- MTA-SZTE Biomimetic Systems Research Group, Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, H-6720, Dóm square 8, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary
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- MTA-SZTE Biomimetic Systems Research Group, Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, H-6720, Dóm square 8, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Szeged, H-6720, Aradi v.t.1, Szeged, Hungary
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The mode and dynamics of glioblastoma cell invasion into a decellularized tissue-derived extracellular matrix-based three-dimensional tumor model. Sci Rep 2018; 8:4608. [PMID: 29545552 PMCID: PMC5854588 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-22681-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common brain tumor with very aggressive and infiltrative. Extracellular matrix (ECM) plays pivotal roles in the infiltrative characteristics of GBM. To understand the invasive characteristic of GBM, it is necessary to study cell-ECM interaction in the physiologically relevant biomimetic model that recapitulates the GBM-specific ECM microenvironment. Here, we propose biomimetic GBM-specific ECM microenvironment for studying mode and dynamics of glioblastoma cell invasion. Using tissue decellularization process, we constructed a patient tissue-derived ECM (pdECM)-based three-dimensional in vitro model. In our model, GBM cells exhibited heterogeneous morphology and altered the invasion routes in a microenvironment-adaptive manner. We further elucidate the effects of inhibition of ECM remodeling-related enzymatic activity (Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2/9, hyaluronan synthase (HAS)) on GBM cell invasion. Interestingly, after blocking both enzyme activity, GBM cells underwent morphological transition and switch the invasion mode. Such adaptability could render cell invasion resistant to anti-cancer target therapy. There results provide insight of how organ-specific matrix differentially regulates cancer cell phenotype, and have significant implications for the design of matrix with appropriate physiologically relevant properties for in vitro tumor model.
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Puvendran K, Anupama K, Jayaraman G. Real-time monitoring of hyaluronic acid fermentation by in situ transflectance spectroscopy. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2018; 102:2659-2669. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-8816-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Li D, Qin J, Lv J, Yang J, Yan G. “Turn on” room-temperature phosphorescent biosensors for detection of hyaluronic acid based on manganese-doped ZnS quantum dots. RSC Adv 2018; 8:2873-2879. [PMID: 35541178 PMCID: PMC9077376 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11858a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Biosensors based on excellent optical properties of quantum dots (QDs) nanohybrids are efficient for biological detection. In this work, a room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) PDAD–Mn–ZnS QDs biosensor was constructed with poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDAD) as the modifier of MPA-capped Mn–ZnS QDs, and used to detect hyaluronic acid (HA). The newly-added HA induced severe electrostatic interaction with PDAD–Mn–ZnS QDs, leading to the aggregation between PDAD–Mn–ZnS QDs and HA and thereby enhancing RTP. The enhancement of RTP was proportional to the HA concentrations within certain ranges. On this basis, a high-performance HA sensor was built and this sensor had a detection limit of 0.03 μg mL−1 and a detection range of 0.08–2.8 μg mL−1. This proposed RTP sensor can avoid interferences from the background fluorescence or scattering light of the matrix that are encountered in spectrofluorometry. Thus, this biosensor is potentially suitable for detection of HA in real samples without complicated pretreatment. Fabricating PDAD–Mn–ZnS QDs nanohybrids as a facile room-temperature phosphorescent biosensor for detection of hyaluronic acid.![]()
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- Dongxia Li
- Shanxi Normal University
- Linfen 041004
- PR China
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- Shanxi Normal University
- Linfen 041004
- PR China
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- Shanxi Normal University
- Linfen 041004
- PR China
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- Shanxi Normal University
- Linfen 041004
- PR China
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- Shanxi Normal University
- Linfen 041004
- PR China
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Pepeliaev S, Hrudíková R, Jílková J, Pavlík J, Smirnou D, Černý Z, Franke L. Colorimetric enzyme-coupled assay for hyaluronic acid determination in complex samples. Eur Polym J 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mohan N, Sivaprakasam S. Heat Compensation Calorimeter as a Process Analytical Tool To Monitor and Control Bioprocess Systems. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Naresh Mohan
- BioPAT Laboratory, Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- BioPAT Laboratory, Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Mohan N, Balakrishnan R, Sivaprakasam S. Optimization and effect of dairy industrial waste as media components in the production of hyaluronic acid by Streptococcus thermophilus. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2017; 46:628-38. [PMID: 26681350 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2015.1128446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) production using a dairy industrial waste is a more cost-efficient strategy than using an expensive synthetic medium. In this study, we investigated the production of HA using Streptococcus thermophilus under shake flask conditions using dairy industrial waste as nutritional supplements, namely whey permeate (WP) and whey protein hydrolysate (WPH). Preliminary screening using Plackett-Burman design exhibited WP, WPH, initial pH, and inoculum size as significant factors influencing HA titer. Response surface methodology design of four factors was formulated at three levels for enhanced production of HA. Shake flask HA fermentation by S. thermophilus was performed under global optimized process conditions and the optimal HA titer (342.93 mg L(-1)) corroborates with Box-Behnken design prediction. The molecular weight of HA was elucidated as 9.22-9.46 kDa. The ultralow-molecular weight HA reported in this study has a potential role in drug and gene delivery applications.
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- Naresh Mohan
- a Department of Biotechnology , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , India
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- b Department of Biotechnology , Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology , Virudhunagar, Madurai , India
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Hamad GM, H. Taha T, E. Hafez E, El Sohaimy S. Physicochemical, Molecular and Functional Characteristics of Hyaluronic Acid as a Functional Food. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.3923/ajft.2017.72.85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Xiao B, Xu Z, Viennois E, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zhang M, Han MK, Kang Y, Merlin D. Orally Targeted Delivery of Tripeptide KPV via Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis. Mol Ther 2017; 25:1628-1640. [PMID: 28143741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2016.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Revised: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Overcoming adverse effects and selectively delivering drug to target cells are two major challenges in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Lysine-proline-valine (KPV), a naturally occurring tripeptide, has been shown to attenuate the inflammatory responses of colonic cells. Here, we loaded KPV into hyaluronic acid (HA)-functionalized polymeric nanoparticles (NPs). The resultant HA-KPV-NPs had a desirable particle size (∼272.3 nm) and a slightly negative zeta potential (∼-5.3 mV). These NPs successfully mediated the targeted delivery of KPV to key UC therapy-related cells (colonic epithelial cells and macrophages). In addition, these KPV-loaded NPs appear to be nontoxic and biocompatible with intestinal cells. Intriguingly, we found that HA-KPV-NPs exert combined effects against UC by both accelerating mucosal healing and alleviating inflammation. Oral administration of HA-KPV-NPs encapsulated in a hydrogel (chitosan/alginate) exhibited a much stronger capacity to prevent mucosa damage and downregulate TNF-α, thus they showed a much better therapeutic efficacy against UC in a mouse model, compared with a KPV-NP/hydrogel system. These results collectively demonstrate that our HA-KPV-NP/hydrogel system has the capacity to release HA-KPV-NPs in the colonic lumen and that these NPs subsequently penetrate into colitis tissues and enable KPV to be internalized into target cells, thereby alleviating UC.
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- Bo Xiao
- Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China; Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA.
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- Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA
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- Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
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