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Berglin M, Cavanagh JP, Caous JS, Thakkar BS, Vasquez JM, Stensen W, Lyvén B, Svendsen JS, Svenson J. Flexible and Biocompatible Antifouling Polyurethane Surfaces Incorporating Tethered Antimicrobial Peptides through Click Reactions. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300425. [PMID: 38009664 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300425] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Efficient, simple antibacterial materials to combat implant-associated infections are much in demand. Herein, the development of polyurethanes, both cross-linked thermoset and flexible and versatile thermoplastic, suitable for "click on demand" attachment of antibacterial compounds enabled via incorporation of an alkyne-containing diol monomer in the polymer backbone, is described. By employing different polyolic polytetrahydrofurans, isocyanates, and chain extenders, a robust and flexible material comparable to commercial thermoplastic polyurethane is prepared. A series of short synthetic antimicrobial peptides are designed, synthesized, and covalently attached in a single coupling step to generate a homogenous coating. The lead material is shown to be biocompatible and does not display any toxicity against either mouse fibroblasts or reconstructed human epidermis according to ISO and OECD guidelines. The repelling performance of the peptide-coated materials is illustrated against colonization and biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis on coated plastic films and finally, on coated commercial central venous catheters employing LIVE/DEAD staining, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and bacterial counts. This study presents the successful development of a versatile and scalable polyurethane with the potential for use in the medical field to reduce the impact of bacterial biofilms.
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- Mattias Berglin
- Department of Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, 413 90, Sweden
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- Amicoat A/S, Oslo Science Park, Oslo, 1386, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, 9019, Norway
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- Department of Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, 9019, Norway
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- Department of Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
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- Amicoat A/S, Oslo Science Park, Oslo, 1386, Norway
- Department of Chemistry, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, 9019, Norway
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- Department of Materials and Production, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Gothenburg, 413 46, Sweden
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Maestri C, Plancher L, Duthoit A, Hébert RL, Di Martino P. Fungal Biodegradation of Polyurethanes. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:760. [PMID: 37504748 PMCID: PMC10381151 DOI: 10.3390/jof9070760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Polyurethanes (PURs) are versatile polymers used in a wide variety of fields, such as the medical, automotive, textile, thermal insulation, and coating industries as well as many everyday objects. Many PURs have applications that require a long service life, sometimes with exposure to aggressive conditions. They can undergo different types of physicochemical and biological degradation, but they are not compostable, and many of them constitute persistent waste in the environment. Although both bacteria and fungi can be involved in the degradation of PURs, fungi are often the main biodegradation agents. The chemical structure of PURs determines their degree of biodegradation. Fungal biodegradation of PURs is linked to the production of enzymes, mainly esterases and proteases, alongside laccases, peroxidases, and tyrosinases, which can modify the structure of polyurethane compounds by forming carbonyl groups. The experimental analysis of the biodegradation of PUR can be carried out by bringing the polymer into contact with a mold in pure culture or with a microbial consortium. Then, global measurements can be taken, such as weight loss, tensile tests, or the ability of microorganisms to grow in the presence of PUR as the sole carbon source. The analysis of the chemical structure of the polymer and its degradation products after fungal growth can confirm biodegradation and specify the mechanism. The main avenues of future research are directed towards the development of fully biodegradable PURs and, on the contrary, towards the development of PURs that are more resistant to degradation phenomena, in particular biodegradation, for applications where the material is in contact with living organisms.
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- Clotilde Maestri
- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- SPPM-27 Rue Raffet, 75016 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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- Laboratoire GEC, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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- Laboratoire ERRMECe, Cergy Paris University, 1 Rue Descartes, 95000 Neuville-sur-Oise, France
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El-Zahed MM, Kiwaan HA, Farhat AAM, Moawed EA, El-Sonbati MA. Anticandidal action of polyurethane foam: a new modifier with functionalized isothiouronium group. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-022-01112-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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AbstractA novel sorbent of isothiouronium polyurethane foam, PUF-SC(NH2)2, was synthesized from low-cost raw materials (a commercial polyurethane foam). The prepared PUF-SC(NH2)2 was characterized with different tools, the infrared spectra and Boehm test demonstrated the presence of several active groups in the material matrices of PUF-SC(NH2)2. The diffraction analysis and images of the scanning electron microscope showed that the surface structure was amorphous, and Cu(II) salt crystals were embedded on its surface. The polyurethane foam, as a modifier, was applied to enhance antimicrobial activity, and its anticandidal action was studied against Candida albicans ATCC 10,231. Agar well-diffusion test showed a significantly biocidal action of PUF-SC(NH2)2. The anticandidal action was dependent on PUF-SC(NH2)2 dose, while the microbial inhibition increased with increases in PUF-SC(NH2)2 dose and the microbial growth stopped at 26 μg/mL. The PUF-SC(NH2)2-treated yeast was studied by transmission electron microscope (TEM). TEM micrographs showed severe morphological changes in the yeast cells including the disruption of the cell membrane structure and the appearance of large vacuoles as well as separation between cell membranes and cell walls. The results indicated that this green synergy of PUF-SC(NH2)2 may have a promising potential in antifungal therapy as an effective biomaterial and other biomedical applications.
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Maleki Dizaj S, Sharifi S, Tavakoli F, Hussain Y, Forouhandeh H, Hosseiniyan Khatibi SM, Memar MY, Yekani M, Khan H, Goh KW, Ming LC. Curcumin-Loaded Silica Nanoparticles: Applications in Infectious Disease and Food Industry. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12162848. [PMID: 36014710 PMCID: PMC9414236 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Curcumin has multiple properties that are used to cure different diseases such as cancer, infections, inflammatory, arthritic disease, etc. Despite having many effects, the inherent physicochemical properties-such as poor water solubility, chemical instability, low bioavailability, photodegradation, fast metabolism, and short half-life-of curcumin's derivatives have limited its medical importance. Recently, unprecedented advances in biomedical nanotechnology have led to the development of nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems in the treatment of diseases and diagnostic goals that simultaneously enhance therapeutic outcomes and avoid side effects. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are promising drug delivery systems for more effective and safer treatment of several diseases, such as infections, cancers, and osteoporosis. Achieving a high drug loading in MSNs is critical to the success of this type of treatment. Their notable inherent properties-such as adjustable size and porosity, high pore volume, large surface area, functionality of versatile surfaces, as well as biocompatibility-have prompted extraordinary research on MSNs as multi-purpose delivery platforms. In this review, we focused on curcumin-loaded silica nanoparticles and their effects on the diagnosis and treatment of infections as well as their use in food packaging.
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- Solmaz Maleki Dizaj
- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
- Correspondence: (S.S.); (H.K.)
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Lab of Controlled Release and Drug Delivery System, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan 8715988141, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan 8715988141, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (S.S.); (H.K.)
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- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai 78100, Malaysia
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- PAP Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan BE 1410, Brunei
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De La Franier B, Asker D, Hatton B, Thompson M. Long-Term Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion on Polyurethane by an Ultra-Thin Surface Modifier. Biomedicines 2022; 10:979. [PMID: 35625716 PMCID: PMC9138992 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10050979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Indwelling urinary catheters are employed widely to relieve urinary retention in patients. A common side effect of the use of these catheters is the formation of urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can lead not only to severe medical complications, but even to death. A number of approaches have been used to attempt reduction in the rate of UTI development in catheterized patients, which include the application of antibiotics and modification of the device surface by coatings. Many of these coatings have not seen use on catheters in medical settings due to either the high cost of their implementation, their long-term stability, or their safety. In previous work, it has been established that the simple, stable, and easily applicable sterilization surface coating 2-(3-trichlorosilylpropyloxy)-ethyl hydroxide (MEG-OH) can be applied to polyurethane plastic, where it greatly reduces microbial fouling from a variety of species for a 1-day time period. In the present work, we establish that this coating is able to remain stable and provide a similarly large reduction in fouling against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus for time periods in an excess of 30 days. This non-specific coating functioned against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, providing a log 1.1 to log 1.9 reduction, depending on the species and day. This stability and continued efficacy greatly suggest that MEG-OH may be capable of providing a solution to the UTI issue which occurs with urinary catheters.
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- Brian De La Franier
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada;
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Toronto, 184 College Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3E4, Canada; or (D.A.); (B.H.)
- Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, Egypt
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Toronto, 184 College Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3E4, Canada; or (D.A.); (B.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada;
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Spagnolo S, De La Franier B, Davoudian K, Hianik T, Thompson M. Detection of E. coli Bacteria in Milk by an Acoustic Wave Aptasensor with an Anti-Fouling Coating. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22051853. [PMID: 35270999 PMCID: PMC8914748 DOI: 10.3390/s22051853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Milk is a significant foodstuff around the world, being produced and consumed in large quantities. The safe consumption of milk requires that the liquid has an acceptably low level of microbial contamination and has not been subjected to spoiling. Bacterial safety limits in milk vary by country but are typically in the thousands per mL of sample. To rapidly determine if samples contain an unsafe level of bacteria, an aptamer-based sensor specific to Escherichia coli bacteria was developed. The sensor is based on an ultra-high frequency electromagnetic piezoelectric acoustic sensor device (EMPAS), with the aptamer being covalently bound to the sensor surface by the anti-fouling linker, MEG-Cl. The sensor is capable of the selective measurement of E. coli in PBS and in cow’s milk samples down to limits of detection of 35 and 8 CFU/mL, respectively, which is well below the safe limits for commercial milk products. This sensing system shows great promise for the milk industry for the purpose of rapid verification of product safety.
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- Sandro Spagnolo
- Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Information, Comenius University, Mlynská dolina F1, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia; (S.S.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada; (B.D.L.F.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada; (B.D.L.F.); (K.D.)
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- Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Information, Comenius University, Mlynská dolina F1, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia; (S.S.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada; (B.D.L.F.); (K.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-416-978-3575
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Klein M, Molad Filossof A, Ashur I, Vernick S, Natan-Warhaftig M, Rodov V, Banin E, Poverenov E. In Situ Grafting of Silica Nanoparticle Precursors with Covalently Attached Bioactive Agents to Form PVA-Based Materials for Sustainable Active Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13172889. [PMID: 34502929 PMCID: PMC8434011 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172889] [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: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Sustainable antibacterial–antioxidant films were prepared using in situ graftings of silica nanoparticle (SNP) precursors with covalently attached bioactive agents benzoic acid (ba) or curcumin (cur) on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The modified PVA-SNP, PVA-SNP-ba and PVA-SNP-cur films were characterized using spectroscopic, physicochemical and microscopic methods. The prepared films showed excellent antibacterial and antioxidant activity, and increased hydrophobicity providing protection from undesired moisture. The PVA-SNP-ba films completely prevented the growth of the foodborne human pathogen Listeria innocua, whereas PVA-SNP-cur resulted in a 2.5 log reduction of this bacteria. The PVA-SNP-cur and PVA-SNP-ba films showed high antioxidant activity of 15.9 and 14.7 Mm/g TEAC, respectively. The described approach can serve as a generic platform for the formation of PVA-based packaging materials with tailor-made activity tuned by active substituents on silica precursors. Application of such biodegradable films bearing safe bioactive agents can be particularly valuable for advanced sustainable packaging materials in food and medicine.
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- Miri Klein
- Agro-Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Center, The Department of Food Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel; (M.K.); (A.M.F.)
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- Agro-Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Center, The Department of Food Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel; (M.K.); (A.M.F.)
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- Agricultural Engineering, Sensing, Information and Mechanization Engineering, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel; (I.A.); (S.V.)
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- Agricultural Engineering, Sensing, Information and Mechanization Engineering, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel; (I.A.); (S.V.)
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, The Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Bar Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel; (M.N.-W.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel;
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, The Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Bar Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel; (M.N.-W.); (E.B.)
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- Agro-Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Center, The Department of Food Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel; (M.K.); (A.M.F.)
- Correspondence:
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De La Franier B, Thompson M. Surface Adsorption of the Cancer Biomarker Lysophosphatidic Acid in Serum Studied by Acoustic Wave Biosensor. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4158. [PMID: 34361352 PMCID: PMC8347737 DOI: 10.3390/ma14154158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The thickness shear mode acoustic wave device is of interest for the sensing of biomarkers for diseases in various biological fluids, but suffers from the issue of non-specific adsorption of compounds other than those of interest to the electrode surface, thus affecting the device's output. The aim of this present study was to determine the level of non-specific adsorption on gold electrodes from serum samples with added ovarian cancer biomarker lysophosphatidic acid in the presence of a surface anti-fouling layer. The latter was an oligoethylene molecule with thiol group for attachment to the electrode surface. It was found that the anti-fouling layer had a minimal effect on the level of both adsorption of components from serum and the marker. This result stands in sharp contrast to the analogous monolayer employed for anti-fouling reduction on silica.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada;
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Yang T, De La Franier B, Thompson M. Anti-Thrombogenicity Study of a Covalently-Attached Monolayer on Stent-Grade Stainless Steel. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14092342. [PMID: 33946387 PMCID: PMC8125229 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Implantable devices fabricated from austenitic type 316L stainless steel have been employed significantly in medicine, principally because the material displays excellent mechanical characteristics and corrosion resistance. It is well known, however, that interaction of exposure of such a material to blood can initiate platelet adhesion and blood coagulation, leading to a harmful medical condition. In order to prevent undesirable surface platelet adhesion on biomaterials employed in procedures such as renal dialysis, we developed an ultrathin anti-thrombogenic covalently attached monolayer based on monoethylene glycol silane chemistry. This functions by forming an interstitial hydration layer which displays restricted mobility in the prevention of surface fouling. In the present work, the promising anti-thrombogenic properties of this film are examined with respect to platelet aggregation on 316L austenitic stainless steel exposed to whole human blood. Prior to exposure with blood, all major surface modification steps were examined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis and surface free-angle measurement by contact angle goniometry. End-stage anti-thrombogenicity detection after 20 min of blood exposure at 100 s-1, 300 s-1, 600 s-1, 750 s-1, and 900 s-1 shear rates revealed that a significant reduction (>90%) of platelet adhesion and aggregation was achieved for surface-modified steel, compared with untreated material. This result is confirmed by experiments conducted in real time for 60-minute exposure to blood at 100 s-1, 600 s-1, and 900 s-1 shear rates.
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