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Ramos C, Lorenz K, Putrinš M, Hind CK, Meos A, Laidmäe I, Tenson T, Sutton JM, Mason AJ, Kogermann K. Fibrous matrices facilitate pleurocidin killing of wound associated bacterial pathogens. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 192:106648. [PMID: 37992909 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
Abstract
Conventional wound infection treatments neither actively promote wound healing nor address the growing problem of antibacterial resistance. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are natural defense molecules, released from host cells, which may be rapidly bactericidal, modulate host-immune responses, and/or act as endogenous mediators for wound healing. However, their routine clinical use has hitherto been hindered due to their instability in the wound environment. Here we describe an electrospun carrier system for topical application of pleurocidin, demonstrating sufficient AMP release from matrices to kill wound-associated pathogens including Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pleurocidin can be incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber matrices, using coaxial electrospinning, without major drug loss with a peptide content of 0.7% w/w predicted sufficient to kill most wound associated species. Pleurocidin retains its activity on release from the electrospun fiber matrix and completely inhibits growth of two strains of A. baumannii (AYE; ATCC 17978) and other ESKAPE pathogens. Inhibition of P. aeruginosa strains (PAO1; NCTC 13437) is, however, matrix weight per volume dependent, with only larger/thicker matrices maintaining complete inhibition. The resulting estimation of pleurocidin release from the matrix reveals high efficiency, facilitating a greater AMP potency. Wound matrices are often applied in parallel or sequentially with the use of standard wound care with biocides, therefore the presence and effect of biocides on pleurocidin potency was tested. It was revealed that combinations displayed additive or modestly synergistic effects depending on the biocide and pathogens which should be considered during the therapy. Taken together, we show that electrospun, pleurocidin-loaded wound matrices have potential to be investigated for wound infection treatment.
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- Celia Ramos
- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia; Technology Development Group, UK Health Security Agency, Research and Evaluation, Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JG, United Kingdom; Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Science, King´s College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia; Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Technology Development Group, UK Health Security Agency, Research and Evaluation, Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JG, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Technology Development Group, UK Health Security Agency, Research and Evaluation, Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JG, United Kingdom; Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Science, King´s College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Science, King´s College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411 Tartu, Estonia.
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Dart A, Sarviya N, Babaie A, Clare J, Bhave M, Sumer H, de Haan JB, Giri J, Kingshott P. Highly active nisin coated polycaprolactone electrospun fibers against both Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213641. [PMID: 37804685 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a wound dressing of electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers incorporating the antimicrobial peptide (AMP) nisin was fabricated. Nisin was physically adsorbed to the PCL fibers and tested for antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa). The PCL fibers had an average diameter of 1.16 μm ± 0.42 μm and no significant change in diameter occurred after nisin adsorption. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the fibers detected nitrogen indicative of adsorbed nisin and the signal was used to quantify the levels of coverage on the fiber surfaces. In vitro nisin release studies showed a burst release profile with 80 % of the nisin being released from the fibers within 30 min. Air plasma pre-treatment of the PCL fibers to render them hydrophilic improved nisin loading and release. Antibacterial testing was performed using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and surface attachment assays. The released nisin remained active against both Gram positive S. aureus and Gram negative P. aeruginosa, which has previously been difficult to achieve with single polymer fiber systems. Mammalian cell culture of the nisin coated fibers with L-929 mouse fibroblasts and human epidermal keratinocytes (HEKa) showed that the nisin did not have a significant effect on the biocompatibility of the PCL fibers. The results presented here demonstrate that the physical adsorption, which is a post-treatment, overcomes the potential limitations of harsh chemicals and fabrication conditions of electrospinning from organic solvents and provides a drug loading system having effective antibacterial properties in wound dressings.
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- Alexander Dart
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia; Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia; ARC Training Centre Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia.
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Chen L, Wu F, Xiang M, Zhang W, Wu Q, Lu Y, Fu J, Chen M, Li S, Chen Y, Du X. Encapsulation of tea polyphenols into high amylose corn starch composite nanofibrous film for active antimicrobial packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125245. [PMID: 37330086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Starch-based composite nanofibrous films loaded with tea polyphenols (TP) were successfully fabricated through electrospinning high amylose corn starch (HACS) with aid of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), referred as HACS/PVA@TP. With the addition of 15 % TP, HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films exhibited enhanced mechanical properties and water vapor barrier capability, and their hydrogen bonding interactions were further evidenced. TP was slowly released from the nanofibrous film and followed Fickian diffusion mechanism, which achieved the controlled sustained release of TP. Interesting, HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films effectively improved antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and prolonged the shelf life of strawberry. HACS/PVA@TP nanofibrous films showed superior antibacterial function by by destroying cell wall and cytomembrane, and degrading existing DNA fragments, stimulating excessive intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Our study demonstrated that the functional electrospun Starch-based nanofibrous films with enhanced mechanical properties and superior antimicrobial activities were potential for the application in active food packaging and relative areas.
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- Lei Chen
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Institutes of Agricultural Science and Technology Development, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Ecological Engineering and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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An Overview on Wound Dressings and Sutures Fabricated by Electrospinning. BIOTECHNOL BIOPROC E 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12257-021-0364-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Baghi F, Gharsallaoui A, Dumas E, Ghnimi S. Advancements in Biodegradable Active Films for Food Packaging: Effects of Nano/Microcapsule Incorporation. Foods 2022; 11:foods11050760. [PMID: 35267394 PMCID: PMC8909076 DOI: 10.3390/foods11050760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Food packaging plays a fundamental role in the modern food industry as a main process to preserve the quality of food products from manufacture to consumption. New food packaging technologies are being developed that are formulated with natural compounds by substituting synthetic/chemical antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to fulfill consumers’ expectations for healthy food. The strategy of incorporating natural antimicrobial compounds into food packaging structures is a recent and promising technology to reach this goal. Concepts such as “biodegradable packaging”, “active packaging”, and “bioactive packaging” currently guide the research and development of food packaging. However, the use of natural compounds faces some challenges, including weak stability and sensitivity to processing and storage conditions. The nano/microencapsulation of these bioactive compounds enhances their stability and controls their release. In addition, biodegradable packaging materials are gaining great attention in the face of ever-growing environmental concerns about plastic pollution. They are a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective alternative to conventional plastic packaging materials. Ultimately, a combined formulation of nano/microencapsulated antimicrobial and antioxidant natural molecules, incorporated into a biodegradable food packaging system, offers many benefits by preventing food spoilage, extending the shelf life of food, reducing plastic and food waste, and preserving the freshness and quality of food. The main objective of this review is to illustrate the latest advances in the principal biodegradable materials used in the development of active antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging systems, as well as the most common nano/microencapsulated active natural agents incorporated into these food-packaging materials.
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- Fatemeh Baghi
- Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Génie des Procédés et de Génie Pharmaceutique, CNRS, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne, France; (F.B.); (A.G.); (E.D.)
- Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA), 23 Rue Jean Baldassini, CEDEX 07, 69364 Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Génie des Procédés et de Génie Pharmaceutique, CNRS, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne, France; (F.B.); (A.G.); (E.D.)
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- Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Génie des Procédés et de Génie Pharmaceutique, CNRS, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne, France; (F.B.); (A.G.); (E.D.)
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- Laboratoire d’Automatique, de Génie des Procédés et de Génie Pharmaceutique, CNRS, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne, France; (F.B.); (A.G.); (E.D.)
- Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA), 23 Rue Jean Baldassini, CEDEX 07, 69364 Lyon, France
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +33-(0)4-27-85-86-70
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Cai M, Zhang G, Li C, Chen X, Cui H, Lin L. Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide nanofiber containing pomegranate peel polyphenol/chitosan nanoparticles for control of E. coli O157:H7. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 192:939-949. [PMID: 34662654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pomegranate peel polyphenols (PPP), which are natural, safe, and green antibacterial agents, were introduced and embedded in chitosan to form stable nanoparticles. The PPP@chitosan nanoparticles (PPP@CNPs) were further electrospun into nanofibers based on Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharide (PEP). The preferable distribution of particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential was realized through the addition of PPP at 3 mg/mL, which achieved the highest encapsulation rate of 23.71 ± 0.51%. The tensile strength and elongation at break of nanofibers reached 15.76 MPa and 0.69% with the addition of 1% PEP through electrospinning. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) demonstrated that the addition of nanoparticles increased the diameter of PEP nanofibers from 148 nm to 163 nm, and the surface roughness of the fibers also increased. Meanwhile, the addition of nanoparticles improved the thermal stability of PEP nanofibers. PPP@CNPs/PEP nanofibers can inhibit the growth of E. coli O157:H7 on pork and cucumber surfaces during the five-days storage, and the inhibition rates were all above 95%. Besides, the nanofibers did not have any impact on the color and texture of foods.
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- Meihong Cai
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha 410007, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; State Key Laboratory of Utilization of Woody Oil Resource, Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha 410007, China.
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Sultana A, Luo H, Ramakrishna S. Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Applications in Biomedical Sector. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:1094. [PMID: 34572676 PMCID: PMC8465024 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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In a report by WHO (2014), it was stated that antimicrobial resistance is an arising challenge that needs to be resolved. This resistance is a critical issue in terms of disease or infection treatment and is usually caused due to mutation, gene transfer, long-term usage or inadequate use of antimicrobials, survival of microbes after consumption of antimicrobials, and the presence of antimicrobials in agricultural feeds. One of the solutions to this problem is antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are ubiquitously present in the environment. These peptides are of concern due to their special mode of action against a wide spectrum of infections and health-related problems. The biomedical field has the highest need of AMPs as it possesses prominent desirable activity against HIV-1, skin cancer, breast cancer, in Behcet's disease treatment, as well as in reducing the release of inflammatory cells such as TNFα, IL-8, and IL-1β, enhancing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 and GM-CSF, and in wound healing properties. This review has highlighted all the major functions and applications of AMPs in the biomedical field and concludes the future potential of AMPs.
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- Afreen Sultana
- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore;
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- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China;
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore;
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Hemmati F, Bahrami A, Esfanjani AF, Hosseini H, McClements DJ, Williams L. Electrospun antimicrobial materials: Advanced packaging materials for food applications. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhan F, Yan X, Sheng F, Li B. Facile in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles on tannic acid/zein electrospun membranes and their antibacterial, catalytic and antioxidant activities. Food Chem 2020; 330:127172. [PMID: 32531634 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study demonstrates the development of biocompatible Ag nanoparticles/Tannic acid/Zein electrospun membranes with synergistic antibacterial, catalytic and antioxidant activity. The optimal spinning concentration of zein was 32 wt%. The prepared zein electrospun membranes were immersed into tannic acid (TA) solution to investigate the effects of TA concentrations, pH, temperature and time on the loading amount of TA. Then, the TA/Zein electrospun membranes were immersed into a silver nitrate solution to reduce the AgNPs in situ. The morphology of the electrospun membranes was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). UV-visible spectrophotometer, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to carry out the loading amount of TA and Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs). Finally, the antioxidant, antibacterial and catalytic activity of TA/Zein and AgNPs/TA/Zein electrospun membranes were studied. It was found that the AgNPs/TA/Zein electrospun membranes with different TA concentrations have certain antibacterial, antioxidation and catalytic ability, which may be of interest for the development of active packaging that could extend the shelf life of perishable foods.
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- Fuchao Zhan
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Moreira A, Lawson D, Onyekuru L, Dziemidowicz K, Angkawinitwong U, Costa PF, Radacsi N, Williams GR. Protein encapsulation by electrospinning and electrospraying. J Control Release 2020; 329:1172-1197. [PMID: 33127450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Given the increasing interest in the use of peptide- and protein-based agents in therapeutic strategies, it is fundamental to develop delivery systems capable of preserving the biological activity of these molecules upon administration, and which can provide tuneable release profiles. Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) techniques, encompassing electrospinning and electrospraying, allow the generation of fibres and particles with high surface area-to-volume ratios, versatile architectures, and highly controllable release profiles. This review is focused on exploring the potential of different EHD methods (including blend, emulsion, and co-/multi-axial electrospinning and electrospraying) for the development of peptide and protein delivery systems. An overview of the principles of each technique is first presented, followed by a survey of the literature on the encapsulation of enzymes, growth factors, antibodies, hormones, and vaccine antigens using EHD approaches. The possibility for localised delivery using stimuli-responsive systems is also explored. Finally, the advantages and challenges with each EHD method are summarised, and the necessary steps for clinical translation and scaled-up production of electrospun and electrosprayed protein delivery systems are discussed.
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- BIOFABICS, Rua Alfredo Allen 455, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes, The University of Edinburgh, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK.
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- UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK.
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Rodríguez-Sánchez IJ, Fuenmayor CA, Clavijo-Grimaldo D, Zuluaga-Domínguez CM. Electrospinning of ultra-thin membranes with incorporation of antimicrobial agents for applications in active packaging: a review. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1785450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Morfología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Colombia
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- Departamento de Desarrollo Rural y Agroalimentario, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Colombia
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Evaluation of Repellent Effectiveness of Polyvinyl Alcohol/ Eucalyptus globules Nanofibrous Membranes against Forcipomyia taiwana. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12040870. [PMID: 32290190 PMCID: PMC7240451 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study aims to develop nanofibrous membranes where Eucalyptus globules oil (EGO) is wrapped in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The EGO-based nanofibrous membranes are then evaluated for the protection against Forcipomyia taiwana (F. taiwana). In the first stage, the PVA solutions are formulated with different concentrations and are measured for viscosity and electrical conductivity. In the next stage, PVA solution and EGO are blended at different ratios and electrospun into PVA/EGO nanofibrous membranes (i.e., EGO-based repellent). In this study, a PVA concentration of 14 wt% has a positive influence on fiber formation. Furthermore, the finest nanofibers of 291 nm are presented when the voltage is 15 kV. The repellent efficacy can reach 80% in a 60-min release when the repellent is composed of a PVA/oil ratio of 90/10. To sum up, the nanofibrous membranes of essential oil exhibit good repellent efficacy against F. taiwana and significant slow-release effect, instead of adversely affecting the cell viability.
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Li N, Qian Y, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Lve L, Wei C. New Patent on Electrospinning for Increasing Rutin Loading in Nanofibers. RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 14:35-41. [PMID: 31702520 DOI: 10.2174/1872210513666191107101326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The electrospinning and the bubble electrospinning provide facile ways for the fabrication of functional nanofibers by incorporating rutin/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex (RT/HP-β-CD-IC) in Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA). Few patents on incorporation of rutin and cyclodextrin in nanofibers has been reported. OBJECTIVE The study aimed at increasing the loading amount of rutin in the electrospun nanofibers to obtain ultraviolet resistant property. METHODS Rutin was encapsulated in the cavity of RT/HP-β-CD and formed an inclusion complex. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) was used to verify the formation of inclusion complexes. RESULTS The results showed that the inclusion between rutin and HP-β-CD had been successfully formed. The surface morphologies of nanofibrous membranes were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), which indicated that adding RT/HP-β-CD inclusion complexes had little influence on the morphologies and diameters of the fibers. Ultraviolet resistant results also confirmed the inclusion complex had increased the loading amount in the final nanofibrous mats, and thus had good ultraviolet resistant properties. CONCLUSION The formed inclusion complexes had obviously enhanced the loading amount of rutin in electrospun PVA nanofibers, indicating that encapsulation of rutin in the cavity of HP-β-CD is a good way to increase the loading amount.
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- Na Li
- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Sinomatech Membrane Material Company, Nanjing 211112, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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Rajak BL, Kumar R, Gogoi M, Patra S. Antimicrobial Activity of Nanomaterials. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-29207-2_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Dart A, Bhave M, Kingshott P. Antimicrobial Peptide‐Based Electrospun Fibers for Wound Healing Applications. Macromol Biosci 2019; 19:e1800488. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Alexander Dart
- Department of Chemistry and BiotechnologySchool of ScienceFaculty of Science, Engineering and TechnologySwinburne University of Technology Hawthorn 3122 VIC Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and BiotechnologySchool of ScienceFaculty of Science, Engineering and TechnologySwinburne University of Technology Hawthorn 3122 VIC Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and BiotechnologySchool of ScienceFaculty of Science, Engineering and TechnologySwinburne University of Technology Hawthorn 3122 VIC Australia
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Balusamy B, Sarioglu OF, Senthamizhan A, Uyar T. Rational Design and Development of Electrospun Nanofibrous Biohybrid Composites. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:3128-3143. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Brabu Balusamy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- E-Kalite Software, METU Technopolis Twin Blocks, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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Lan W, Liang X, Lan W, Ahmed S, Liu Y, Qin W. Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol/d-Limonene Fibers Prepared by Ultrasonic Processing for Antibacterial Active Packaging Material. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24040767. [PMID: 30791596 PMCID: PMC6412656 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24040767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Novel fibers containing different ratios of PVA and d-limonene were fabricated using electrospinning for antibacterial active packaging applications. The PVA/d-limonene fibers were thoroughly characterized using a scanning electron microscope, fourier-transform infrared spectrometry, thermal gravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, tensile tests, and oxygen permeability tests. The results of these analyses showed that the highest tensile strength and elongation at break values of 3.87 ± 0.25 MPa and 55.62 ± 2.93%, respectively, were achieved for a PVA/d-limonene ratio of 7:3 (v/v) and an ultrasonication time of 15 min during processing. This material also showed the lowest oxygen permeation and the best degradability and bacteriostatic properties of all samples.
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- Weijie Lan
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
- INRA, UMR408 Sécurité et Qualité des Produits d'Origine Végétale, F-84000 Avignon, France.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
- California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan 625014, China.
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Bhattarai RS, Bachu RD, Boddu SHS, Bhaduri S. Biomedical Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers: Drug and Nanoparticle Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2018; 11:E5. [PMID: 30586852 PMCID: PMC6358861 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The electrospinning process has gained popularity due to its ease of use, simplicity and diverse applications. The properties of electrospun fibers can be controlled by modifying either process variables (e.g., applied voltage, solution flow rate, and distance between charged capillary and collector) or polymeric solution properties (e.g., concentration, molecular weight, viscosity, surface tension, solvent volatility, conductivity, and surface charge density). However, many variables affecting electrospinning are interdependent. An optimized electrospinning process is one in which these parameters remain constant and continuously produce nanofibers consistent in physicochemical properties. In addition, nozzle configurations, such as single nozzle, coaxial, multi-jet electrospinning, have an impact on the fiber characteristics. The polymeric solution could be aqueous, a polymeric melt or an emulsion, which in turn leads to different types of nanofiber formation. Nanofiber properties can also be modified by polarity inversion and by varying the collector design. The active moiety is incorporated into polymeric fibers by blending, surface modification or emulsion formation. The nanofibers can be further modified to deliver multiple drugs, and multilayer polymer coating allows sustained release of the incorporated active moiety. Electrospun nanofibers prepared from polymers are used to deliver antibiotic and anticancer agents, DNA, RNA, proteins and growth factors. This review provides a compilation of studies involving the use of electrospun fibers in biomedical applications with emphasis on nanoparticle-impregnated nanofibers.
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- Rajan Sharma Bhattarai
- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Toledo, OH 43614, USA.
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Toledo, OH 43614, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 2758, UAE.
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- Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA.
- Department of Surgery (Dentistry), University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43614, USA.
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Wang C, Feng S, Qie J, Wei X, Yan H, Liu K. Polyion complexes of a cationic antimicrobial peptide as a potential systemically administered antibiotic. Int J Pharm 2018; 554:284-291. [PMID: 30439489 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are regarded as next-generation antibiotics to replace conventional antibiotics due to their rapid and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and far less sensitivity to the development of pathogen resistance. However, they are susceptible to proteolysis in vivo by endogenous or bacterial proteases as well as induce the lysis of red blood cells, which prevent their intravenous applications. In this work, polyion complex (PIC) micelles of the cationic AMP MSI-78 and the anionic copolymer methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(α-glutamic acid) (mPEG-b-PGlu) were prepared to develop novel antimicrobial agents for potential application in vivo. With an increase in molar ratio of mPEG-b-PGlu to MSI-78, the complexation ability of the PIC micelles increased. FITC-labeled MSI-78 showed a sustained release from the PIC micelles. More importantly, these PIC micelles greatly decreased the hemolytic toxicity of MSI-78 to human red blood cells, without influencing its antimicrobial activity. Thus, this approach could be used as a suitable in vivo delivery method of AMPs in the future.
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- Chenhong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing 100850, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing 100850, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing 100850, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing 100850, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing 100850, China.
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Wang J, Dou X, Song J, Lyu Y, Zhu X, Xu L, Li W, Shan A. Antimicrobial peptides: Promising alternatives in the post feeding antibiotic era. Med Res Rev 2018; 39:831-859. [PMID: 30353555 DOI: 10.1002/med.21542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 292] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), critical components of the innate immune system, are widely distributed throughout the animal and plant kingdoms. They can protect against a broad array of infection-causing agents, such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and tumor cells, and also exhibit immunomodulatory activity. AMPs exert antimicrobial activities primarily through mechanisms involving membrane disruption, so they have a lower likelihood of inducing drug resistance. Extensive studies on the structure-activity relationship have revealed that net charge, hydrophobicity, and amphipathicity are the most important physicochemical and structural determinants endowing AMPs with antimicrobial potency and cell selectivity. This review summarizes the recent advances in AMPs development with respect to characteristics, structure-activity relationships, functions, antimicrobial mechanisms, expression regulation, and applications in food, medicine, and animals.
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- Jiajun Wang
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Aruchamy K, Mahto A, Nataraj S. Electrospun nanofibers, nanocomposites and characterization of art: Insight on establishing fibers as product. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Li L, Wang H, Chen M, Jiang S, Jiang S, Li X, Wang Q. Butylated hydroxyanisole encapsulated in gelatin fiber mats: Volatile release kinetics, functional effectiveness and application to strawberry preservation. Food Chem 2018; 269:142-149. [PMID: 30100416 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) encapsulated in gelatin (GA) (GA-BHA) fiber mats were fabricated via electrospinning technique and applied to strawberry preservation. The volatile release kinetics and functional effectiveness of the mats were investigated. BHA was high efficiently encapsulated in GA fibers and the antioxidant activity of BHA could be well protected. The encapsulation of BHA enhanced the stability of GA and favored structure transition of GA from random coil and β-turns to α-helix and β-sheet. The GA-BHA mats showed good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and the predominant volatile release mechanism of BHA from mats was Fickian diffusion. Furthermore, the mats also showed broad-spectrum antifungal activity against four mould genera (Rhizopus sp., Mucor sp., Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp.). The shelf-life of strawberry can be prolonged effectively in the presence of GA-BHA mats during storage. Results suggested that the GA-BHA mats may have a great potential in active food packaging.
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- Linlin Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China; Anhui Institute of Agro-Products Intensive Processing Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China; Anhui Institute of Agro-Products Intensive Processing Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009 Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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Preparation of origanum minutiflorum oil-loaded core–shell structured chitosan nanofibers with tunable properties. Polym Bull (Berl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2257-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Riool M, de Breij A, Drijfhout JW, Nibbering PH, Zaat SAJ. Antimicrobial Peptides in Biomedical Device Manufacturing. Front Chem 2017; 5:63. [PMID: 28971093 PMCID: PMC5609632 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2017.00063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Over the past decades the use of medical devices, such as catheters, artificial heart valves, prosthetic joints, and other implants, has grown significantly. Despite continuous improvements in device design, surgical procedures, and wound care, biomaterial-associated infections (BAI) are still a major problem in modern medicine. Conventional antibiotic treatment often fails due to the low levels of antibiotic at the site of infection. The presence of biofilms on the biomaterial and/or the multidrug-resistant phenotype of the bacteria further impair the efficacy of antibiotic treatment. Removal of the biomaterial is then the last option to control the infection. Clearly, there is a pressing need for alternative strategies to prevent and treat BAI. Synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are considered promising candidates as they are active against a broad spectrum of (antibiotic-resistant) planktonic bacteria and biofilms. Moreover, bacteria are less likely to develop resistance to these rapidly-acting peptides. In this review we highlight the four main strategies, three of which applying AMPs, in biomedical device manufacturing to prevent BAI. The first involves modification of the physicochemical characteristics of the surface of implants. Immobilization of AMPs on surfaces of medical devices with a variety of chemical techniques is essential in the second strategy. The main disadvantage of these two strategies relates to the limited antibacterial effect in the tissue surrounding the implant. This limitation is addressed by the third strategy that releases AMPs from a coating in a controlled fashion. Lastly, AMPs can be integrated in the design and manufacturing of additively manufactured/3D-printed implants, owing to the physicochemical characteristics of the implant material and the versatile manufacturing technologies compatible with antimicrobials incorporation. These novel technologies utilizing AMPs will contribute to development of novel and safe antimicrobial medical devices, reducing complications and associated costs of device infection.
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- Martijn Riool
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of AmsterdamAmsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical CenterLeiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, Leiden University Medical CenterLeiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical CenterLeiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Infection and Immunity Institute, University of AmsterdamAmsterdam, Netherlands
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Wang H, Hao L, Wang P, Chen M, Jiang S, Jiang S. Release kinetics and antibacterial activity of curcumin loaded zein fibers. Food Hydrocoll 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zehetmeyer G, Meira SMM, Scheibel JM, de Brito da Silva C, Rodembusch FS, Brandelli A, Soares RMD. Biodegradable and antimicrobial films based on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) electrospun fibers. Polym Bull (Berl) 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-016-1896-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Yang W, Sousa AMM, Thomas-Gahring A, Fan X, Jin T, Li X, Tomasula PM, Liu L. Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers Reinforced by Tannic Acid/Fe +++ Complexes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 9:E757. [PMID: 28773876 PMCID: PMC5457119 DOI: 10.3390/ma9090757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We report the successful preparation of reinforced electrospun nanofibers and fibrous mats of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) via a simple and inexpensive method using stable tannic acid (TA) and ferric ion (Fe+++) assemblies formed by solution mixing and pH adjustment. Changes in solution pH change the number of TA galloyl groups attached to the Fe+++ from one (pH < 2) to two (3 < pH < 6) to three (pH < 7.4) and affect the interactions between PVA and TA. At pH ~ 5.5, the morphology and fiber diameter size (FDS) examined by SEM are determinant for the mechanical properties of the fibrous mats and depend on the PVA content. At an optimal 8 wt % concentration, PVA becomes fully entangled and forms uniform nanofibers with smaller FDS (p < 0.05) and improved mechanical properties when compared to mats of PVA alone and of PVA with TA (p < 0.05). Changes in solution pH lead to beads formation, more irregular FDS and poorer mechanical properties (p < 0.05). The Fe+++ inclusion does not alter the oxidation activity of TA (p > 0.05) suggesting the potential of TA-Fe+++ assemblies to reinforce polymer nanofibers with high functionality for use in diverse applications including food, biomedical and pharmaceutical.
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- Weiqiao Yang
- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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- Department of Agriculture, Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA.
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Electrospun biocompatible core/shell polymer-free core structure nanofibers with superior antimicrobial potency against multi drug resistance organisms. POLYMER 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2016.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sandreschi S, Piras AM, Batoni G, Chiellini F. Perspectives on polymeric nanostructures for the therapeutic application of antimicrobial peptides. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2016; 11:1729-44. [PMID: 27348155 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2016-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a class of promising anti-infective molecules but their therapeutic application is opposed by their poor bioavailability, susceptibility to protease degradation and potential toxicity. The advancement of nanoformulation technologies offers encouraging perspectives for the development of novel therapeutic strategies based on AMPs to treat antibiotic resistant microbial infections. Additionally, the use of polymers endowed per-se with antibacterial properties, stands out as an innovative approach for the development of a new generation of drug delivery systems in which an enhanced antimicrobial action could be obtained by the synergic combination of bioactive polymer matrices and drugs. Herein, the latest AMPs drug delivery research is discussed.
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- Stefania Sandreschi
- BIOlab Research Group, Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, UdR INSTM Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- BIOlab Research Group, Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, UdR INSTM Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research & New Technology in Medicine & Surgery, University of Pisa, Via S. Zeno 35-39, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- BIOlab Research Group, Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, UdR INSTM Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Incorporation of Rutin in Electrospun Pullulan/PVA Nanofibers for Novel UV-Resistant Properties. MATERIALS 2016; 9:ma9070504. [PMID: 28773621 PMCID: PMC5456873 DOI: 10.3390/ma9070504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the incorporation of rutin into electrospun pullulan and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers to obtain ultraviolet (UV)-resistant properties. The effect of weight ratios between pullulan and PVA, and the addition of rutin on the nanofibers’ morphology and diameters were studied and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis was utilized to investigate the interaction between pullulan and PVA, as well as with rutin. The results showed that the inclusion of PVA results in the increase in the fiber’s diameter. The addition of rutin had no obvious effect on the fibers’ average diameters when the content of rutin was less than 7.41%. FTIR results indicated that a hydrogen bond formed between pullulan and PVA, also between these polymers and rutin. Moreover, the addition of rutin could enhance the mechanical properties due to its stiff structure and could decrease the transmittance of UVA and UVB to be fewer than 5%; meanwhile, the value of ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) reached more than 40 and 50 when the content of rutin was 4.46% and 5.67%, respectively. Therefore, the electrospun pullulan/PVA/rutin nanofibrous mats showed excellent UV resistance and have potential applications in anti-ultraviolet packaging and dressing materials.
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Wen P, Zhu DH, Wu H, Zong MH, Jing YR, Han SY. Encapsulation of cinnamon essential oil in electrospun nanofibrous film for active food packaging. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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