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Baghersad S, Madruga LYC, Martins AF, Popat KC, Kipper MJ. Expanding the Scope of an Amphoteric Condensed Tannin, Tanfloc, for Antibacterial Coatings. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:554. [PMID: 37998123 PMCID: PMC10672460 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14110554] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Bacterial infections are a common mode of failure for medical implants. This study aims to develop antibacterial polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) coatings that contain a plant-derived condensed tannin polymer (Tanfloc, TAN) with inherent antimicrobial activity. Tanfloc is amphoteric, and herein we show that it can be used as either a polyanion or a polycation in PEMs, thereby expanding the possibility of its use in PEM coatings. PEMs are ordinarily formed using a polycation and a polyanion, in which the functional (ionic) groups of the two polymers are complexed to each other. However, using the amphoteric polymer Tanfloc with weakly basic amine and weakly acidic catechol and pyrogallol groups enables PEM formation using only one or the other of its functional groups, leaving the other functional group available to impart antibacterial activity. This work demonstrates Tanfloc-containing PEMs using multiple counter-polyelectrolytes including three polyanionic glycosaminoglycans of varying charge density, and the polycations N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan and polyethyleneimine. The layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of PEMs was monitored using in situ Fourier-transform surface plasmon resonance (FT-SPR), confirming a stable LbL assembly. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was used to evaluate surface chemistry, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to determine the surface roughness. The LDH release levels from cells cultured on the Tanfloc-containing PEMs were not statistically different from those on the negative control (p > 0.05), confirming their non-cytotoxicity, while exhibiting remarkable antiadhesive and bactericidal properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), respectively. The antibacterial effects were attributed to electrostatic interactions and Tanfloc's polyphenolic nature. This work underscores the potential of Tanfloc as a versatile biomaterial for combating infections on surfaces.
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- Somayeh Baghersad
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA;
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA; (L.Y.C.M.); (A.F.M.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA; (L.Y.C.M.); (A.F.M.)
- Department of Chemistry & Biotechnology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI 54022, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA;
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA; (L.Y.C.M.); (A.F.M.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
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Koopmann AK, Ehgartner CR, Euchler D, Claros M, Huesing N. Sustainable Tannin Gels for the Efficient Removal of Metal Ions and Organic Dyes. Gels 2023; 9:822. [PMID: 37888395 PMCID: PMC10606356 DOI: 10.3390/gels9100822] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The usage of a highly efficient, low-cost, and sustainable adsorbent material as an industrial wastewater treatment technique is required. Herein, the usage of the novel, fully sustainable tannin-5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (TH) aerogels, generated via a water-based sol-gel process, as compatible biosorbent materials is presented. In particular, this study focusses on the surface modification of the tannin biosorbent with carboxyl or amino functional groups, which, hence, alters the accessible adsorption sites, resulting in increased adsorption capacity, as well as investigating the optimal pH conditions for the adsorption process. Precisely, highest adsorption capacities are acquired for the metal cations and cationic dye in an alkaline aqueous environment using a carboxyl-functionalized tannin biosorbent, whereas the anionic dye requires an acidic environment using an amino-functionalized tannin biosorbent. Under these determined optimal conditions, the maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of the tannin biosorbent ensues in the following order: Cu2+ > RB > Zn2+ > MO, with 500, 244, 192, 131 mg g-1, respectively, indicating comparable or even superior adsorption capacities compared to conventional activated carbons or silica adsorbents. Thus, these functionalized, fully sustainable, inexpensive tannin biosorbent materials, that feature high porosity and high specific surface areas, are ideal industrial candidates for the versatile adsorption process from contaminated (heavy) metal or dye solutions.
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- Ann-Kathrin Koopmann
- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (A.-K.K.)
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (A.-K.K.)
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (A.-K.K.)
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2362854, Chile
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (A.-K.K.)
- Salzburg Center for Smart Materials, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Santinon C, Beppu MM, Vieira MGA. Optimization of kappa-carrageenan cationization using experimental design for model-drug release and investigation of biological properties. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 308:120645. [PMID: 36813338 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Cationization is a promising chemical modification technique that improves properties by attaching permanent positive charges to the backbone of biopolymers. Carrageenan is a widely available and non-toxic polysaccharide, commonly used in food industry but with low solubility in cold water. We performed a central composite design experiment to check the parameters that most influence the degree of cationic substitution and the film solubility. Hydrophilic quaternary ammonium groups on the carrageenan backbone enhance interaction in drug delivery systems and create active surfaces. Statistical analysis indicated that within the studied range, only the molar ratio between the cationizing reagent and the repeating disaccharide unit of carrageenan had a significant effect. Optimized parameters using 0.086 g of sodium hydroxide and glycidyltrimethylammonium/disaccharide repeating unit of 6.83 achieved 65.47 % degree of substitution and 4.03 % solubility. Characterizations confirmed the effective incorporation of cationic groups into the commercial structure of carrageenan and thermal stability improvement of the derivatives.
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- Caroline Santinon
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Albert Einstein Av., 500, 13083-852 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Albert Einstein Av., 500, 13083-852 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Albert Einstein Av., 500, 13083-852 Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Pathogenic microorganisms are considered to a major threat to human health, impinging on multiple sectors including hospitals, dentistry, food storage and packaging, and water contamination. Due to the increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance shown by pathogens, often caused by long-term abuse or overuse of traditional antimicrobial drugs, new approaches and solutions are necessary. In this area, antimicrobial polymers are a viable solution to combat a variety of pathogens in a number of contexts. Indeed, polymers with intrinsic antimicrobial activities have long been an intriguing research area, in part, due to their widespread natural abundance in materials such as chitin, chitosan, carrageen, pectin, and the fact that they can be tethered to surfaces without losing their antimicrobial activities. In addition, since the discovery of the strong antimicrobial activity of some synthetic polymers, much work has focused on revealing the most effective structural elements that give rise to optimal antimicrobial properties. This has often been synthesis targeted, with the generation of either new polymers or the modification of natural antimicrobial polymers with the addition of antimicrobial enhancing modalities such as quaternary ammonium or guanidinium groups. In this review, the growing number of polymers showing intrinsic antimicrobial properties from the past decade are highlighted in terms of synthesis; often based on post-synthesis modification and their utilization. This includes as surface coatings, for example on medical devices, such as intravascular catheters, orthopaedic implants and contact lenses, or directly as antibacterial agents (specifically as eye drops). Surface functionalisation with inherently antimicrobial polymers is highlighted and has been achieved via various techniques, including surface-bound initiators allowing RAFT or ATRP surface-based polymerization, or via physical immobilization such as by layer-by-layer techniques. This article also covers the mechanistic modes of action of intrinsic antimicrobial polymers against bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
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- Meltem Haktaniyan
- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, EH9 3FJ, Edinburgh, UK.
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, EH9 3FJ, Edinburgh, UK.
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Facchi DP, Facchi SP, Souza PR, Bonafé EG, Popat KC, Kipper MJ, Martins AF. Composite filter with antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties based on electrospun poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly(acid lactic)/Tween 20 fibers associated with silver nanoparticles. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bonifácio E, Facchi DP, Souza PR, Monteiro JP, Popat KC, Kipper MJ, Martins AF. A tannin-polymer adsorbent created from the freezing-thawing method for removal of metal-complex acid black 172 and methylene blue from aqueous solutions. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Recent Mitigation Strategies in Engineered Health Care Materials Towards Antimicrobial Applications. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2022.100377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Thermo- and pH-Responsive Gelatin/Polyphenolic Tannin/Graphene Oxide Hydrogels for Efficient Methylene Blue Delivery. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154529. [PMID: 34361681 PMCID: PMC8347097 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gelatin (GE), amino-functionalized polyphenolic tannin derivative (TN), and graphene oxide (GO) were associated to yield thermo- and pH-responsive hydrogels for the first time. Durable hydrogel assemblies for drug delivery purposes were developed using the photosensitizer methylene blue (MB) as a drug model. The cooling GE/TN blends provide brittle physical assemblies. To overcome this disadvantage, different GO contents (between 0.31% and 1.02% wt/wt) were added to the GE/TN blend at 89.7/10.3 wt/wt. FTIR and RAMAN spectroscopy analyses characterized the materials, indicating GO presence in the hydrogels. Incorporation studies revealed a total MB (0.50 mg/mL) incorporation into the GE/TN-GO hydrogel matrices. Additionally, the proposed systems present a mechanical behavior similar to gel. The GO presence in the hydrogel matrices increased the elastic modulus from 516 to 1650 Pa. SEM revealed that hydrogels containing MB present higher porosity with interconnected pores. Dissolution and swelling degree studies revealed less stability of the GE/TN-GO-MB hydrogels in SGF medium (pH 1.2) than SIF (pH 6.8). The degradation increased in SIF with the GO content, making the polymeric matrices more hydrophilic. MB release studies revealed a process controlled by Fickian diffusion. Our results point out the pH-responsible behavior of mechanically reinforced GE/TN-GO-MB hydrogels for drug delivery systems purposes.
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- Qiuhui Chang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Effect of Gut Microbiota Biotransformation on Dietary Tannins and Human Health Implications. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9050965. [PMID: 33947064 PMCID: PMC8145700 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9050965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Tannins represent a heterogeneous group of high-molecular-weight polyphenols that are ubiquitous among plant families, especially in cereals, as well as in many fruits and vegetables. Hydrolysable and condensed tannins, in addition to phlorotannins from marine algae, are the main classes of these bioactive compounds. Despite their low bioavailability, tannins have many beneficial pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, and cardioprotective effects. Microbiota-mediated hydrolysis of tannins produces highly bioaccessible metabolites, which have been extensively studied and account for most of the health effects attributed to tannins. This review article summarises the effect of the human microbiota on the metabolism of different tannin groups and the expected health benefits that may be induced by such mutual interactions. Microbial metabolism of tannins yields highly bioaccessible microbial metabolites that account for most of the systemic effects of tannins. This article also uses explainable artificial intelligence to define the molecular signatures of gut-biotransformed tannin metabolites that are correlated with chemical and biological activity. An understanding of microbiota–tannin interactions, tannin metabolism-related phenotypes (metabotypes) and chemical tannin-metabolites motifs is of great importance for harnessing the biological effects of tannins for drug discovery and other health benefits.
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Antimicrobial and cytocompatible chitosan, N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan, and tanfloc-based polyelectrolyte multilayers on gellan gum films. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:727-742. [PMID: 33915214 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In this work free-standing gels formed from gellan gum (GG) by solvent evaporation are coated with polysaccharide-based polyelectrolyte multilayers, using the layer-by-layer approach. We show that PEMs composed of iota-carrageenan (CAR) and three different natural polycationic polymers have composition-dependent antimicrobial properties, and support mammalian cell growth. Cationic polymers (chitosan (CHT), N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan (TMC), and an amino-functionalized tannin derivative (TN)) are individually assembled with the anionic iota-carrageenan (CAR) at pH 5.0. PEMs (15-layers) are alternately deposited on the GG film. The GG film and coated GG films with PEMs are characterized by infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and water contact angle (WCA) measurements. The TN/CAR coating provides a hydrophobic (WCA = 127°) and rough surface (Rq = 243 ± 48 nm), and the TMC/CAR coating provides a hydrophilic surface (WCA = 78°) with the lowest roughness (Rq = 97 ± 12 nm). Polymer coatings promote stability and durability of the GG film, and introduce antimicrobial properties against Gram-negative (Salmonella enteritidis) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. The films are also cytocompatible. Therefore, they have properties that can be further developed as wound dressings and food packaging.
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Liu G, Wang Z, Bao B, Ouyang Z, Du C, Liu F, Wang W, Yu D. Construction of sustainable and multifunctional polyester fabrics via an efficiently and eco-friendly spray-drying layer-by-layer strategy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 588:50-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.12.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sabino RM, Mondini G, Kipper MJ, Martins AF, Popat KC. Tanfloc/heparin polyelectrolyte multilayers improve osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells on titania nanotube surfaces. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:117079. [PMID: 33142622 PMCID: PMC7717535 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In this study, a surface modification strategy using natural biopolymers on titanium is proposed to improve bone healing and promote rapid and successful osseointegration of orthopedic implants. Titania nanotubes were fabricated via an anodization process and the surfaces were further modified with polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) based on Tanfloc (a cationic tannin derivative) and glycosaminoglycans (heparin and hyaluronic acid). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), water contact angle measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to characterize the surfaces. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) were seeded on the surfaces, and the cell viability, adhesion, and proliferation were investigated. Osteogenesis was induced and osteogenic differentiation of human ADSCs on the surfaces was evaluated via mineralization and protein expression assays, immunofluorescent staining, and SEM. The Tanfloc/heparin PEMs on titania nanotubes improved the rate of osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs as well as the bone mineral deposition, and is therefore a promising approach for use in orthopedic implants.
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- Roberta M Sabino
- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Brazil
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- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University, USA; School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, USA; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, USA; Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules and Composites, Federal University of Technology, Brazil; Group of Polymers and Composite Materials, Chemical Department, State University of Maringá, Brazil
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- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University, USA; School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, USA.
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Gao X, Xu Z, Liu G, Wu J. Polyphenols as a versatile component in tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 2021; 119:57-74. [PMID: 33166714 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The fabrication of functional tissue or organs substitutes has always been the pursuit of goals in the field of tissue engineering. But even biocompatible tissue-engineered scaffolds still suffer from immune rejection, subsequent long-term oxidative stress and inflammation, which can delay normal tissue repair and regeneration. As a well-known natural antioxidant, polyphenols have been widely used in tissue engineering in recent years. The introduced polyphenols not only reduce the damage of oxidative stress to normal tissues, but show specific affinity to functional molecules, such as receptors, enzyme, transcription and transduction factors, etc. Therefore, polyphenols can promote the recovery process of damaged tissues by both regulating tissue microenvironment and participating in cell events, which embody specifically in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and growth-promoting properties. In addition, based on its hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties, polyphenols have been widely used to improve the mechanical properties and anti-degradation properties of tissue engineering scaffolds. In this review, the research advances of tissue engineering scaffolds containing polyphenols is discussed systematically from the aspects of action mechanism, introduction method and regulation effect of polyphenols, in order to provide references for the rational design of polyphenol-related functional scaffolds.
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Machado BR, Facchi SP, de Oliveira AC, Nunes CS, Souza PR, Vilsinski BH, Popat KC, Kipper MJ, Muniz EC, Martins AF. Bactericidal Pectin/Chitosan/Glycerol Films for Food Pack Coatings: A Critical Viewpoint. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21228663. [PMID: 33212884 PMCID: PMC7698469 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Pectin and chitosan films containing glycerol (Gly) at 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 wt % were prepared in an aqueous HCl solution (0.10 M) by the solvent evaporation method. The unwashed film (UF) containing 40 wt % Gly (UF40) had elongation at break (ε, %) of 19%. Washed films (WFs) had high tensile strength (σ > 46 MPa) and low elongation at break (ε, <5.0%), enabling their use in food packaging applications. The polymers’ self-assembling occurred during the washing, increasing the stiffness. The XPS analysis suggests that some HCl is lost during the drying process, resulting in a low acid content on the UF surfaces. The UF40 (at 5.0 mg/mL) exhibits cytocompatibility toward mammalian cells and antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties against Escherichia coli. The remaining HCl in the UF40 can be a disadvantage for food packaging applications; the UF40 (∅ = 8.5 mm; 55 μm thickness) releases H3O+/HCl, reducing the pH to approximately 3.0 when kept in 200 mL distilled water for approximately 30 min. Therefore, we propose the use of UF40 to coat commercial food packaging. The UF40 has low permeability to water vapor and oxygen and works as a barrier against ultraviolet light. The UF40 is also colorless and completely transparent. The UF40 maintained tomatoes’ structural integrity for 18 days at room temperature with no oxidation or microorganism contamination. This paper presents a critical viewpoint concerning chitosan-based films with antimicrobial activities.
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- Bruno R. Machado
- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules, and Composites (LaMMAC), Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana PR 86812-460, Brazil; (B.R.M.); (S.P.F.); (A.C.d.O.); (C.S.N.)
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- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules, and Composites (LaMMAC), Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana PR 86812-460, Brazil; (B.R.M.); (S.P.F.); (A.C.d.O.); (C.S.N.)
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- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules, and Composites (LaMMAC), Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana PR 86812-460, Brazil; (B.R.M.); (S.P.F.); (A.C.d.O.); (C.S.N.)
- Group of Polymers and Composite Materials (GMPC), Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá PR 87020-900, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (B.H.V.)
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- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules, and Composites (LaMMAC), Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana PR 86812-460, Brazil; (B.R.M.); (S.P.F.); (A.C.d.O.); (C.S.N.)
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- Group of Polymers and Composite Materials (GMPC), Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá PR 87020-900, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (B.H.V.)
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- Group of Polymers and Composite Materials (GMPC), Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá PR 87020-900, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (B.H.V.)
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- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA; (K.C.P.); (M.J.K.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- School of Advanced Materials Discovery, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA; (K.C.P.); (M.J.K.)
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Group of Polymers and Composite Materials (GMPC), Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá PR 87020-900, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (B.H.V.)
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina PI 64049-550, Brazil
- Correspondence: (E.C.M.); (A.F.M.)
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- Laboratory of Materials, Macromolecules, and Composites (LaMMAC), Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR), Apucarana PR 86812-460, Brazil; (B.R.M.); (S.P.F.); (A.C.d.O.); (C.S.N.)
- Group of Polymers and Composite Materials (GMPC), Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá PR 87020-900, Brazil; (P.R.S.); (B.H.V.)
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Correspondence: (E.C.M.); (A.F.M.)
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Application of a polyelectrolyte complex based on biocompatible polysaccharides for colorectal cancer inhibition. Carbohydr Res 2020; 499:108194. [PMID: 33234262 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2020.108194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Strategies for incorporating water-insoluble photosensitisers (PS) in drug delivery systems have been extensively studied. In this work, we evaluate the formation, characterisation, drug sorption studies, and cytotoxicity of chitosan (CHT)/chondroitin sulphate (CS) polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) coated with polystyrene-block-poly(acrylic acid) (PS-b-PAA) nanoparticles (NPs) loaded with chloroaluminum phthalocyanine (AlClPc). The PECs were characterised by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetric (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The PS-b-PAA NPs on the PEC surface was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Additionally, optical images distinguished the PEC structures containing PS-b-PAA or PS-b-PAA/AlClPc from the unloaded PEC. Kinetic and equilibrium studies investigate the sorption capacity of the PEC/PS-b-PAA toward AlClPc. The encapsulation efficiency reached 95% at 190 μg mL-1 AlClPc after only 15 min. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic fitted well to the experimental data. The PS-b-PAA NPs on the PEC surfaces increase the AlClPc bioavailability and the PEC structure stabilizes the PS-b-PAA/AlClPc nanostructures. The materials were cytocompatible upon healthy VERO (kidney epithelial cells), and cytotoxic against colorectal cancerous cells (HT-29 cells). For the first time, we associate PS-b-PAA/AlClPc with a hydrophilic and cytocompatible polysaccharide matrix. We suggest the use of these materials in strategies to treat cancer by using photodynamic therapy.
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da Silva AB, Rufato KB, de Oliveira AC, Souza PR, da Silva EP, Muniz EC, Vilsinski BH, Martins AF. Composite materials based on chitosan/gold nanoparticles: From synthesis to biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 161:977-998. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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