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Kumar M, Virmani T, Kumar G, Deshmukh R, Sharma A, Duarte S, Brandão P, Fonte P. Nanocarriers in Tuberculosis Treatment: Challenges and Delivery Strategies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1360. [PMID: 37895831 PMCID: PMC10609727 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The World Health Organization identifies tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as a leading infectious killer. Although conventional treatments for TB exist, they come with challenges such as a heavy pill regimen, prolonged treatment duration, and a strict schedule, leading to multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains. The rise of MDR strains endangers future TB control. Despite these concerns, the hunt for an efficient treatment continues. One breakthrough has been the use of nanotechnology in medicines, presenting a novel approach for TB treatment. Nanocarriers, such as lipid nanoparticles, nanosuspensions, liposomes, and polymeric micelles, facilitate targeted delivery of anti-TB drugs. The benefits of nanocarriers include reduced drug doses, fewer side effects, improved drug solubility, better bioavailability, and improved patient compliance, speeding up recovery. Additionally, nanocarriers can be made even more targeted by linking them with ligands such as mannose or hyaluronic acid. This review explores these innovative TB treatments, including studies on nanocarriers containing anti-TB drugs and related patents.
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- Mahesh Kumar
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Modern Vidya Niketan University, Palwal 121105, India; (M.K.); (G.K.); (A.S.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Modern Vidya Niketan University, Palwal 121105, India; (M.K.); (G.K.); (A.S.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Modern Vidya Niketan University, Palwal 121105, India; (M.K.); (G.K.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Modern Vidya Niketan University, Palwal 121105, India; (M.K.); (G.K.); (A.S.)
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- iBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal; (S.D.); (P.B.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bio-Economy, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- iBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal; (S.D.); (P.B.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bio-Economy, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- iBB—Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal; (S.D.); (P.B.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bio-Economy, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
- Center for Marine Sciences (CCMar), University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Gambelas Campus, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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Zegarra-Urquia CL, Santiago J, Bumgardner JD, Goroncy AK, Vega-Baudrit J, Hernández-Escobar CA, Zaragoza-Contreras EA. Characterization of isoniazid incorporation into chitosan-poly(aspartic acid) nanoparticles. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2145287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
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- Biomedical Engineering, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología “Dr. Franklin Chang Díaz”, Laboratorio Nacional de Nanotecnología (LANOTEC), San José, Costa Rica
- POLIUNA, Escuela de Química, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Department of Engineering and Materials Chemistry, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Department of Engineering and Materials Chemistry, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Mishra AK, Lim J, Lee J, Park S, Seo Y, Hwang H, Kim JK. Control drug release behavior by highly stable and pH sensitive poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) copolymer micelles. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Torres-Martínez EJ, Vera-Graziano R, Cervantes-Uc JM, Bogdanchikova N, Olivas-Sarabia A, Valdez-Castro R, Serrano-Medina A, Iglesias AL, Pérez-González GL, Cornejo-Bravo JM, Villarreal-Gómez LJ. Preparation and characterization of electrospun fibrous scaffolds of either PVA or PVP for fast release of sildenafil citrate. E-POLYMERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2020-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AbstractSildenafil citrate (SC) has proved to be an effective and inexpensive drug for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This study aims to synthesize electrospun, submicron fiber scaffolds of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) loaded with SC for fast drug dissolution and its potential use in the treatment of PAH. These fiber scaffolds were prepared through the electrospinning technique. The chemical composition of the nanofibers was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermal stability was studied by thermogravimetric analysis and polymeric transitions by differential scattering calorimetry. Surface analysis of the nanofibers was studied by field emission scanning electron microscopy. The wetting and dissolution time of the scaffolds and drug release rate were studied as well. The drug-loaded PVP fibers showed better quality regarding size and homogeneity compared to drug-loaded PVA fibers. These fibers encapsulated approximately 2.5 mg/cm2 of the drug and achieved immediate controlled released rate, which is encouraging for further studies leading to an alternative treatment of PAH in children.
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- Erick José Torres-Martínez
- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, México
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Valle de las Palmas, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada, Baja California, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada, Baja California, México
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada, Baja California, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Valle de las Palmas, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, México
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Valle de las Palmas, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Calzada Universidad 14418, Parque Industrial Internacional, Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22390, México
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Otay, Tijuana, Baja California, México
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Unidad Valle de las Palmas, Tijuana, Baja California, México
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Lv X, Li S. Graphene Oxide-Crospolyvinylpyrrolidone Hybrid Microspheres for the Efficient Adsorption of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:18862-18871. [PMID: 32775888 PMCID: PMC7408203 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microspheres of the graphene oxide and crospolyvinylpyrrolidone composite (GO-PVPP) were prepared via suspension polymerization and investigated for the adsorption of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (2,4,6-TCP) from wastewater. The microspheres were thoroughly characterized using scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, N2 physisorption, elemental analysis, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. The GO-PVPP microspheres comprised GO sheets on the surface and demonstrated good thermal stability, good swelling rate, and excellent adsorption capacity of 2,4,6-TCP (up to 466.77 mg/g). The adsorptions were determined as a function of pH, temperature, adsorbent loading, adsorption time, and initial content of 2,4,6-TCP in the solutions. The sorption kinetics was satisfactorily modeled using the pseudo-second-order rate equation, and the sorption equilibrium can be described using the Freundlich model. The 2,4,6-TCP adsorption by GO-PVPP was shown to be endothermic and spontaneous. The reusability of GO-PVPP was also demonstrated by the adsorption and desorption cycles.
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- Xiaofei Lv
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Gorbunova M, Lemkina L, Eroshenko D, Gileva K. N
-vinylpyrrolidone copolymers decorated with silver nanoparticles for biomedical applications. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Marina Gorbunova
- Institute of Technical Chemistry; Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences; Perm 614013 Russia
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- Institute of Ecology and Genetics of Microorganisms; Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences; Perm 614090 Russia
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry; Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences; Perm 614013 Russia
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry; Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences; Perm 614013 Russia
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Preparation of Layer-by-Layer Films with Remarkably Different pH-Stability and Release Properties Using Dual Responsive Block Copolymer Micelles. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201800128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Facile and green methodology for surface-grafted Al2
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nanoparticles with biocompatible molecules: preparation of the poly(vinyl alcohol)@poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) nanocomposites. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Mixed poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)-based drug-loaded nanomicelles shows enhanced efficacy against pancreatic cancer cell lines. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 102:250-260. [PMID: 28323118 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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We report in this paper on the enhanced efficacy of a physical mixture of two single anti-cancer loaded nanomicelles against PANC-1 and BxPC-3. Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone-b-polycaprolactone) (PVP-b-PCL) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone-b-poly(dioxanone-co-methyl dioxanone)) (PVP-b-P(DX-co-MeDX)) were synthesized and successfully loaded with various anti-cancer drugs - gemcitabine (GEM), doxorubicin.HCl (DOX.HCl), doxorubicin.NH2 (DOX), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and paclitaxel (PTX). Spherical micelles of size 160-477 nm were obtained as characterized by DLS while sizes determined by TEM were in the range 140-250 nm. The hydrophobic drugs had a higher loading percentage efficiency compared to hydrophilic drugs in the trend PTX>DOX>5-FU>GEM>DOX.HCl whereas the drug release pattern followed the reverse trend in accordance with decreased polymer-drug interaction as quantified by the binding constant and micellar drug location. Cellular uptake studies showed that nanomicelles are taken up by pancreatic cancer cells into the cytoplasm and nucleus. The free nanomicelles were confirmed to be non-cytotoxic. A physical mixture of GEM loaded micelles and DOX.HCl loaded micelles of comparable size showed significantly higher cytotoxicity than either the free drug mixture or the individual single drug loaded micelles as confirmed by their IC50 values.
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System with embedded drug release and nanoparticle degradation sensor showing efficient rifampicin delivery into macrophages. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:307-315. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2016.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Peña JA, Gutiérrez SJ, Villamil JC, Agudelo NA, Pérez LD. Policaprolactone/polyvinylpyrrolidone/siloxane hybrid materials: Synthesis and in vitro delivery of diclofenac and biocompatibility with periodontal ligament fibroblasts. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 58:60-9. [PMID: 26478287 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Revised: 07/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In this paper, we report the synthesis of polycaprolactone (PCL) based hybrid materials containing hydrophilic domains composed of N-vinylpyrrolidone (VP), and γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS). The hybrid materials were obtained by RAFT copolymerization of N-vinylpyrrolidone and MPS using a pre-formed dixanthate-end-functionalized PCL as macro-chain transfer agent, followed by a post-reaction crosslinking step. The composition of the samples was determined by elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. Differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction indicated that the crystallinity of PCL decreases in the presence of the hydrophilic domains. Scanning electron microscopy images revealed that the samples present an interconnected porous structure on the swelling. Compared to PCL, the hybrid materials presented low water contact angle values and higher elastic modulus. These materials showed controlled release of diclofenac, and biocompatibility with human periodontal ligament fibroblasts.
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- José A Peña
- Departamento de Química, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Centro de investigaciones Odontológicas, Facultad de Odontología, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Centro de investigaciones Odontológicas, Facultad de Odontología, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Macromoléculas, Departamento de Química, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 45 No 26-85, edificio 451 of. 449, Bogotá D.C. Colombia.
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Topete A, Barbosa S, Taboada P. Intelligent micellar polymeric nanocarriers for therapeutics and diagnosis. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.42650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Antonio Topete
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Departamento de Fisiología; Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara; 44340 Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico
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- Grupo de Física de Coloides y Polímeros, Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada; Universidad de Santiago de Compostela; 15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Física de Coloides y Polímeros, Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada; Universidad de Santiago de Compostela; 15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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Jumeaux C, Chapman R, Chandrawati R, Stevens MM. Synthesis and self-assembly of temperature-responsive copolymers based on N-vinylpyrrolidone and triethylene glycol methacrylate. Polym Chem 2015; 6:4116-4122. [PMID: 28458725 DOI: 10.1039/c5py00483g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a biocompatible, water-soluble polymer with unique physicochemical properties and attractive biological features that has found widespread use in several industries. Owing to advances in controlled polymerisation techniques, PVP can be easily synthesised with robust control over its architecture. However, the synthesis of PVP copolymers, which can allow tailoring of its properties and expand the scope of this polymeric material, is challenging and rarely reported. Here, we demonstrate the synthesis of well-defined, temperature-responsive polyvinylpyrrolidone-co-poly(triethylene glycol methacrylate) (PVP-co-pTEGMA) block copolymers via successive Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) and Activators ReGenerated by Electron Transfer Atom Transfer Radical Polymerisation (ARGET-ATRP) techniques. We show that PVP-co-pTEGMA block copolymers display temperature-responsive behaviour and self-assemble above their cloud point temperature (Tcp) to form spherical nanostructures of 100-200 nm in diameter. Finally, we demonstrate stabilisation of these assemblies below their Tcp by cross-linking through the PVP block.
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- Coline Jumeaux
- Department of Materials, Department of Bioengineering, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, Department of Bioengineering, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, Department of Bioengineering, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials, Department of Bioengineering, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Lowe S, O'Brien-Simpson NM, Connal LA. Antibiofouling polymer interfaces: poly(ethylene glycol) and other promising candidates. Polym Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4py01356e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 330] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This review highlights antibiofouling polymer interfaces with emphasis on the latest developments using poly(ethylene glycol) and the design new polymeric structures.
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- Sean Lowe
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- The University of Melbourne
- Victoria
- Australia 3010
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- The University of Melbourne
- Victoria
- Australia 3010
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Ghosal K, Latha MS, Thomas S. Poly(ester amides) (PEAs) – Scaffold for tissue engineering applications. Eur Polym J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2014.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bhaw-Luximon A, Jeetah R, Goonoo N, Veeren A, Jugdawa Y, Jhurry D. A review of polymeric biomaterials research for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications at the Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, Mauritius. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2014.924270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Agüero L, Zaldivar D, Peña L, Solís Y, Ramón J, Dias ML. Preparation and characterization of pH-sensitive microparticles based on polyelectrolyte complexes for antibiotic delivery. POLYM ENG SCI 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.23962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- L. Agüero
- Departamento de Química Macromolecular, Centro de Biomateriales; Universidad de La Habana, Ave. Universidad % G y Ronda; CP 10400 Ciudad de La Habana Cuba
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- Departamento de Química Macromolecular, Centro de Biomateriales; Universidad de La Habana, Ave. Universidad % G y Ronda; CP 10400 Ciudad de La Habana Cuba
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- Departamento de Química Macromolecular, Centro de Biomateriales; Universidad de La Habana, Ave. Universidad % G y Ronda; CP 10400 Ciudad de La Habana Cuba
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- Departamento de Química Macromolecular, Centro de Biomateriales; Universidad de La Habana, Ave. Universidad % G y Ronda; CP 10400 Ciudad de La Habana Cuba
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- Departamento de Química Macromolecular, Centro de Biomateriales; Universidad de La Habana, Ave. Universidad % G y Ronda; CP 10400 Ciudad de La Habana Cuba
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Av. Horácio Macedo; 2030-Centro de Tecnologia. Bloco J Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil
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Peng S, Hung WL, Peng YS, Chu IM. Oligoalanine-modified Pluronic-F127 nanocarriers for the delivery of curcumin with enhanced entrapment efficiency. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2014; 25:1225-39. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2014.924059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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