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Zhao X, Shi Y, Niu S, Wei X, Liu T, Yang M, Wu M, Gao G, Ma T, Li G. Enhancing Wound Healing and Bactericidal Efficacy: A Hydrogel Membrane of Bacterial Cellulose and Sanxan Gel for Accelerating the Healing of Infected Wounds. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303216. [PMID: 38156501 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303216] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose is an extracellular polysaccharide produced by microorganisms, offering advantages such as high water-holding capacity, flexibility, and biocompatibility. However, its lack of bactericidal activity hampers its wide application. Usnic acid, a secondary metabolite derived from lichens of the Usnea genus, is recognized for its antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficiency, coupled with anti-inflammatory properties. Its water insolubility presents challenges for wide utilization and stable release. Sanxan gel, a novel polysaccharide, exhibits exceptional freeze-thaw stability, suspension properties, and high elasticity, rendering it effective as a suspending agent to improve the bioavailability of water-insoluble drugs. In this study, a hydrogel membrane is designed by combining bacterial cellulose and usnic acid suspended in sanxan gel through a simple in situ microorganism fermentation. The obtained membranes demonstrate excellent ability for sustained drug release, strong eradication capability against tested bacteria in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, effective inhibition of biofilm formation, and excellent hemocompatibility and cytocompatibility. Additionally, the composite membranes promote wound healing with reduced inflammation and bacterial infection in a full-thickness wound infection model in mice. This study provides innovative insights and strategies for the development of functional dressings for infected wounds in future clinical applications.
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- Xueqing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Tianjin Engineering Technology Center of Green Manufacturing Biobased Materials, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Tianjin Engineering Technology Center of Green Manufacturing Biobased Materials, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Mensah A, Chen Y, Christopher N, Wei Q. Membrane Technological Pathways and Inherent Structure of Bacterial Cellulose Composites for Drug Delivery. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 9:3. [PMID: 35049712 PMCID: PMC8772700 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This report summarizes efforts undertaken in the area of drug delivery, with a look at further efforts made in the area of bacterial cellulose (BC) biomedical applications in general. There are many current methodologies (past and present) for the creation of BC membrane composites custom-engineered with drug delivery functionality, with brief consideration for very close applications within the broader category of biomedicine. The most emphasis was placed on the crucial aspects that open the door to the possibility of drug delivery or the potential for use as drug carriers. Additionally, consideration has been given to laboratory explorations as well as already established BC-drug delivery systems (DDS) that are either on the market commercially or have been patented in anticipation of future commercialization. The cellulose producing strains, current synthesis and growth pathways, critical aspects and intrinsic morphological features of BC were given maximum consideration, among other crucial aspects of BC DDS.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (A.M.); (Y.C.); (N.C.)
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Narh C, Badoe W, Howard EK, Lin NX, Mensah A, Wang T, Wang Q, Huang F, Wei Q. Synthesized OH-radical rich bacteria cellulosic pockets with photodynamic bacteria inactivation properties against S. ureus and E. coli. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 116:111230. [PMID: 32806321 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Inulin as an external carbon source was used as the fructose substitute to Gluconacetobacter xylinus (ATCC 10245) bacterial strain in a successful synthesis of cellulosic pockets to be used in drug delivery and storage. It was observed that inulobiose trans conformation was in agreement with ϕ = Ψ = ω = 180° and angular rotation of ϴ (C1-C2-0-CI''), ϴ (C2-0-C 1'-C2') and ϴ (0-C1'-C2'-0') respectively. A bacterial susceptibility test revealed a successful inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in the presence of photons. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis confirmed an OH absorption was verified at 3423 cm-1. Pocket drug uptake test revealed a highly absorbent structure with the thermal stability directly proportional to the increase in drug uptake, while the increase in the degree of polymerization resulted in the increase in antioxidant activity and rate of bacterial inactivation. HYPOTHESIS: Inulin as an inert polysaccharide is neutral to cellular activity, therefore, could not be an agent for bacteria inactivation.
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- Christopher Narh
- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
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- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Fiber Composite Research Center, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Bacterial Cellulose as a Versatile Platform for Research and Development of Biomedical Materials. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8050624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The unique pool of features found in intracellular and extracellular bacterial biopolymers attracts a lot of research, with bacterial cellulose (BC) being one of the most versatile and common. BC is an exopolysaccharide consisting solely of cellulose, and the variation in the production process can vary its shape or even its composition when compounding is applied in situ. Together with ex situ modification pathways, including specialised polymers, particles or exclusively functional groups, BC provides a robust platform that yields complex multifunctional compounds that go far beyond ultra-high purity, intrinsic hydrophilicity, mechanical strength and biocompatibility to introduce bioactive, (pH, thermal, electro) responsive, conductive and ‘smart’ properties. This review summarises the research outcomes in BC-medical applications, focusing mainly on data from the past decade (i.e., 2010–2020), with special emphasis on BC nanocomposites as materials and devices applicable in medicine. The high purity and unique structural/mechanical features, in addition to its capacity to closely adhere to irregular skin surfaces, skin tolerance, and demonstrated efficacy in wound healing, all stand as valuable attributes advantageous in topical drug delivery. Numerous studies prove BC compatibility with various human cells, with modifications even improving cell affinity and viability. Even BC represents a physical barrier that can reduce the penetration of bacteria into the tissue, but in its native form does not exhibit antimicrobial properties, therefore carious modifications have been made or specific compounds added to confer antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Progress in the use of BC-compounds as wound dressings, vascular grafts, and scaffolds for the treatment of cartilage, bone and osteochondral defects, the role as a basement membrane in blood-brain barrier models and many more are discussed to particular extent, emphasising the need for BC compounding to meet specific requirements.
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