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Wu X, Xin Y, Zhang H, Quan L, Ao Q. Biopolymer-Based Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy: Opportunities and Challenges. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:7415-7471. [PMID: 39071502 PMCID: PMC11278852 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s460047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer, as the foremost challenge among human diseases, has plagued medical professionals for many years. While there have been numerous treatment approaches in clinical practice, they often cause additional harm to patients. The emergence of nanotechnology has brought new directions for cancer treatment, which can deliver anticancer drugs specifically to tumor areas. This article first introduces the application scenarios of nanotherapies and treatment strategies of nanomedicine. Then, the noteworthy characteristics exhibited by biopolymer materials were described, which make biopolymers stand out in polymeric nanomedicine delivery. Next, we focus on summarizing the state-of-art studies of five categories of proteins (Albumin, Gelatin, Silk fibroin, Zein, Ferritin), nine varieties of polysaccharides (Chitosan, Starch, Hyaluronic acid, Dextran, cellulose, Fucoidan, Carrageenan, Lignin, Pectin) and liposomes in the field of anticancer drug delivery. Finally, we also provide a summary of the advantages and limitations of these biopolymers, discuss the prevailing impediments to their application, and discuss in detail the prospective research directions. This review not only helps readers understand the current development status of nano anticancer drug delivery systems based on biopolymers, but also is helpful for readers to understand the properties of various biopolymers and find suitable solutions in this field through comparative reading.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xixi Wu
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, People’s Republic of China
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Abo-Salem HM, Ali EA, Abdelmegeed H, El Souda SSM, Abdel-Aziz MS, Ahmed KM, Fawzy NM. Chitosan nanoparticles of new chromone-based sulfonamide derivatives as effective anti-microbial matrix for wound healing acceleration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132631. [PMID: 38810852 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132631] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
Abstract
A new series of chromone and furochromone-based sulfonamide Schiff's base derivatives 3-12 were synthesized and evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, E. coli, C. albicans, and A. niger using agar diffusion method. Compound 3a demonstrated potent antimicrobial activities with MIC values of 9.76 and 19.53 μg/mL against S. aureus, E. coli and C. albicans, which is 2-fold and 4-fold more potent than neomycin (MIC = 19.53, 39.06 μg/mL respectively). To improve the effectiveness of 3a, it was encapsulated into chitosan nanoparticles (CS-3aNPs). The CS-3aNPs size was 32.01 nm, as observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM) images and the zeta potential value was 14.1 ± 3.07 mV. Encapsulation efficiency (EE) and loading capacity (LC) were 91.5 % and 1.6 %, respectively as indicated by spectral analysis. The CS-3aNPs extremely inhibited bacterial growth utilizing the colony-forming units (CFU). The ability of CS-3aNPs to protect skin wounds was evaluated in vivo. CS-3aNPs showed complete wound re-epithelialization, hyperplasia of the epidermis, well-organized granulation tissue formation, and reduced signs of wound infection, as seen through histological assessment which showed minimal inflammatory cells in comparison with untreated wound. Overall, these findings suggest that CS-3aNPs has a positive impact on protecting skin wounds from infection due to their antimicrobial activity.
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- Heba M Abo-Salem
- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Center, 12622 Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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Hoque M, Babu RP, McDonagh C, Jaiswal S, Tiwari BK, Kerry JP, Pathania S. Pectin/sodium alginate-based active film integrated with microcrystalline cellulose and geraniol for food packaging applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132414. [PMID: 38763243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132414] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Biopolymer-based packaging films were prepared from pectin (PEC) and sodium alginate (SA), with the incorporation of 10 % MCC and different concentrations of geraniol (GER at 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0 %). Rheological properties suggested that film-forming solutions and film-forming emulsions exhibited a shear-thinning or pseudo-plastic non-Newtonian behaviour. The dried films were crosslinked with 2.0 % CaCl2. The addition of MCC into PEC/SA film enhanced the TS but reduced it with the impregnation of GER without influencing the EAB and toughness of the film. The water solubility of the films significantly reduced with the rise in the GER levels but enhanced the water vapor and oxygen barrier attributes. TGA demonstrated that incorporating MCC reduced the film's thermal degradation (44.92 % to 28.81 %), but GER had an insignificant influence on the thermal stability. FTIR spectra revealed that hydrogen bond formation was positively linked with the GER addition in the film formulation. X-ray diffractograms showed that prepared films were predominantly amorphous. Antimicrobial studies showed a complete reduction of Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus in 24 h. Overall, the composite film displayed excellent physical and active properties and PEC/SA/MCC/5.0 %GER/CaCl2 film was considered the best formulation for food packaging applications.
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- Monjurul Hoque
- Food Industry Development Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, 5p, Dublin, Ireland; School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 R229, Ireland
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- AMBER Centre, CRANN Institute, School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Food Industry Development Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, 5p, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, College of Sciences and Health, Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Central Quad, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 ADY7, Ireland; Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute, Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 H6K8, Ireland
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- Food Chemistry and Technology Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15 KN3K Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, T12 R229, Ireland
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- Food Industry Development Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, 5p, Dublin, Ireland.
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Martínez-García K, Zertuche-Arias T, Bernáldez-Sarabia J, Iñiguez E, Kretzchmar T, Camacho-Villegas TA, Lugo-Fabres PH, Licea Navarro AF, Bravo-Madrigal J, Castro-Ceseña AB. Radical Scavenging, Hemocompatibility, and Antibacterial Activity against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii in Alginate-Based Aerogels Containing Lipoic Acid-Capped Silver Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:2350-2361. [PMID: 38250422 PMCID: PMC10795026 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Retaining the hemocompatibility, supporting cell growth, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while having antimicrobial activity, particularly against multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR), remain a challenge when designing aerogels for biomedical applications. Here, we report that our synthesized alginate-based aerogels containing either 7.5 or 11.25 μg of lipoic acid-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) showed improved hemocompatibility properties while retaining their antimicrobial effect against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii and the reference strain Escherichia coli, relative to a commercial dressing and polymyxin B, used as a reference. The differences in terms of the microstructure and nature of the silver, used as the bioactive agent, between our synthesized aerogels and the commercial dressing used as a reference allowed us to improve several biological properties in our aerogels with respect to the reference commercial material. Our aerogels showed significantly higher antioxidant capacity, in terms of nmol of Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity per mg of aerogel, than the commercial dressing. All our synthesized aerogels showed anti-inflammatory activity, expressed as nmol of indomethacin equivalent anti-inflammatory activity per mg of aerogel, while this property was not found in the commercial dressing material. Finally, our aerogels were highly hemocompatible (less than 1% hemolysis ratio); however, the commercial material showed a 20% hemolysis rate. Therefore, our alginate-based aerogels with lipoic acid-capped AgNPs hold promise for biomedical applications.
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- Kevin
D. Martínez-García
- Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Ciencias
de la Tierra, Centro de Investigación
Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja
California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- CONAHCYT—Ciencias
de la Tierra, Centro de Investigación
Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja
California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Ciencias
de la Tierra, Centro de Investigación
Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja
California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Unidad
de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación Asistencia en Tecnología
y Diseño de Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas No. 800, Colinas de la Normal, C.P. 44270 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- CONAHCYT-Unidad
de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación Asistencia en Tecnología
y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas No. 800, Colinas de la Normal, C.P. 44270 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Unidad
de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación Asistencia en Tecnología
y Diseño de Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas No. 800, Colinas de la Normal, C.P. 44270 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- CONAHCYT-Unidad
de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación Asistencia en Tecnología
y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas No. 800, Colinas de la Normal, C.P. 44270 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Unidad
de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación Asistencia en Tecnología
y Diseño de Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas No. 800, Colinas de la Normal, C.P. 44270 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- CONAHCYT-Departamento
de Innovación Biomédica, Centro
de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior
de Ensenada, Baja California (CICESE), Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, C.P. 22860 Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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Çakıcı GT, Kaya S, Doğan SY, Solak EK. Quercetin-loaded sodium alginate/collagen/h-boron nitride potential wound dressings prepared using the Box-Behnken experimental design. Biotechnol J 2024; 19:e2300147. [PMID: 37897145 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202300147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS Natural and synthetic biocompatible polymers have received significant attention in the pharmaceutical industry due to their rapid and effective healing properties in the wound healing process. The aim of this study was to optimize the extraction of onions, the preparation of sodium alginate/collagen/hydrogen boron nitride (NaAlg/Col/h-BN) membranes using the Box-Behnken experimental design, and determine the optimal conditions for quercetin release. The study also aimed to investigate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the prepared membranes and their therapeutic properties. METHODS AND RESULTS The prepared membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fourier transform infrared (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Antimicrobial activities were tested against Gram-negative (Gr-) Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter aerogenes, Gram-positive (Gr+) Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, and Candida albicans ATCC 10231 pathogens. In vitro release studies were conducted to examine the therapeutic properties of the prepared membranes. The optimum conditions for the extraction of onions and the preparation of NaAlg/Col/h-BN membranes were found to be EtOH = 75 mL, t = 2 h, T = 45°C, and NaAlg = 1.0 g, Col = 2.0 g, and h-BN = 6% wt, respectively. The prepared membranes exhibited serious antimicrobial properties against S. aureus and C. albicans. The membranes also promoted the controlled release of quercetin for 24 h in vitro, indicating their potential as a new approach in wound treatment. CONCLUSION The study concludes that quercetin-filled NaAlg/Col/h-BN membranes have promising therapeutic properties for wound healing. The membranes exhibited significant antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and their controlled release of quercetin suggests their potential for use in wound healing applications.
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- Gülşen Taşkın Çakıcı
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Material and Material Processing Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Advanced Technologies, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Chelminiak-Dudkiewicz D, Machacek M, Dlugaszewska J, Wujak M, Smolarkiewicz-Wyczachowski A, Bocian S, Mylkie K, Goslinski T, Marszall MP, Ziegler-Borowska M. Fabrication and characterization of new levan@CBD biocomposite sponges as potential materials in natural, non-toxic wound dressing applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126933. [PMID: 37722631 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
Abstract
Wound healing is a complex process; therefore, new dressings are frequently required to facilitate it. In this study, porous bacterial levan-based sponges containing cannabis oil (Lev@CBDs) were prepared and fully characterized. The sponges exhibited a suitable swelling ratio, proper water vapor transmission rate, sufficient thermal stability, desired mechanical properties, and good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The obtained Lev@CBD materials were evaluated in terms of their interaction with proteins, human serum albumin and fibrinogen, of which fibrinogen revealed the highest binding effect. Moreover, the obtained biomaterials exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as being non-hemolytic material as indicated by hemolysis tests. Furthermore, the sponges were non-toxic and compatible with L929 mouse fibroblasts and HDF cells. Most significantly, the levan sponge with the highest content of cannabis oil, in comparison to others, retained its non-hemolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties after prolonged storage in a climate chamber at a constant temperature and relative humidity. The designed sponges have conclusively proven their beneficial physicochemical properties and, at the preliminary stage, biocompatibility as well, and therefore can be considered a promising material for wound dressings in future in vivo applications.
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- Dorota Chelminiak-Dudkiewicz
- Department of Biomedical Chemistry and Polymer Science, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Kralove, Charles University in Prague, Akademika Heyrovskeho 1203, 500-05 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Genetics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Jurasza 2, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry and Polymer Science, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry and Bioanalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry and Polymer Science, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Chemical Technology of Drugs, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Grunwaldzka 10, 60-780 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Jurasza 2, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry and Polymer Science, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland.
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Wang N, Wei Y, Hu Y, Sun X, Wang X. Microfluidic Preparation of pH-Responsive Microsphere Fibers and Their Controlled Drug Release Properties. Molecules 2023; 29:193. [PMID: 38202775 PMCID: PMC10780054 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
In this study, a capillary microfluidic device was constructed, and sodium alginate solution and a pH-sensitive hydrophobic polymer (p(BMA-co-DAMA-co-MMA)) solution were introduced into the device for the preparation of hydrogel fibers loaded with polymer microspheres. The structure of the microsphere fiber, including the size and spacing of the microspheres, could be controlled by flow rate, and the microspheres were able to degrade and release cargo responding to acidic pH conditions. By modification with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), alginate hydrogel exhibited enhanced pH sensitivity (shrunk in acidic while swollen in basic condition). This led to an impact on the diffusion rate of the molecules released from the inner microspheres. The microsphere fiber showed dramatic and negligible degradation and drug release in tumor cell (i.e., A431 and A549 cells) and normal cell environments, respectively. These results indicated that the microsphere fiber prepared in this study showed selective drug release in acidic environments, such as tumor and inflammation sites, which could be applied as a smart surgical dressing with normal tissue protective properties.
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- Ning Wang
- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
- Department of Chemistry, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Teaching Center for Basic Medical Experiment, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Department of Biological Physics, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
- Department of Chemistry, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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Manna S, Gupta P, Nandi G, Jana S. Recent update on alginate based promising transdermal drug delivery systems. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:2291-2318. [PMID: 37368494 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2230847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Alongside oral delivery of therapeutics, transdermal delivery systems have gained increased patient acceptability over past few decades. With increasing popularity, novel techniques were employed for transdermal drug targeting which involves microneedle patches, transdermal films and hydrogel based formulations. Hydrogel forming ability along with other rheological behaviour makes natural polysaccharides an attractive option for transdermal use. Being a marine originated anionic polysaccharide, alginates are widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. Alginate possesses excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility and mucoadhesive properties. Owing to many favourable properties required for transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS), the application of alginates are increasing in recent times. This review summarizes the source and properties of alginate along with several transdermal delivery techniques including the application of alginate for respective transdermal systems.
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- Sreejan Manna
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, West Bengal, India
- Department of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate of Health Services, Kolkata, India
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Raina N, Haque S, Tuli HS, Jain A, Slama P, Gupta M. Optimization and Characterization of a Novel Antioxidant Naringenin-Loaded Hydrogel for Encouraging Re-Epithelization in Chronic Diabetic Wounds: A Preclinical Study. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:34995-35011. [PMID: 37779948 PMCID: PMC10536028 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
Nonhealed wounds are one of the most dangerous side effects of type-2 diabetes, which is linked to a high frequency of bacterial infections around the globe that eventually results in amputation of limbs. The present investigation aimed to explore the drug-loaded (naringenin) hydrogel system for chronic wound healing. The hydrogel membranes comprising Na-alginate with F-127 and poly(vinyl alcohol) were developed to treat chronic wounds using the quality-by-design (QbD) approach. The optimized formulation was tested for various parameters, such as swelling, gel fraction, water vapor transition rate (WVTR), etc. In vitro evaluation indicated that a drug-loaded hydrogel displayed better tissue adhesiveness and can release drugs for a prolonged duration of 12 h. Scratch assay performed on L929 cell lines demonstrated good cell migration. The diabetic wound healing potential of the hydrogel membrane was assessed in streptozotocin-induced male Wistar rats (50 mg/kg). Higher rates of wound closure, re-epithelialization, and accumulation of collagen were seen in in vivo experiments. Histopathologic investigation correspondingly implied that the drug-loaded hydrogel could enhance dermal wound repair. The improved antimicrobial and antioxidant properties with expedited healing indicated that the drug-loaded hydrogel is a perfect dressing for chronic wounds.
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- Neha Raina
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Research
and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health
Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Gilbert
and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut 11022801, Lebanon
- Centre
of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 13306, United Arab
Emirates
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- Department
of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering
College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed
to Be University), Mullana-Ambala 133207, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
(DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India
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- Laboratory
of Animal Immunology and Biotechnology, Department of Animal Morphology,
Physiology and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110017, India
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Chhabra J, Chopra H, Pahwa R, Raina N, Wadhwa K, Saini S, Negi P, Gupta M, Singh I, Dureja H, Emran TB. Potential of nanoemulsions for accelerated wound healing: innovative strategies. Int J Surg 2023; 109:2365-2377. [PMID: 37158143 PMCID: PMC10442146 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Wounds represent various significant health concerns for patients and also contribute major costs to healthcare systems. Wound healing comprises of overlapped and various coordinated steps such as homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In response to the failure of many strategies in delivering intended results including wound closure, fluid loss control, and exhibiting properties such as durability, targeted delivery, accelerated action, along with histocompatibility, numerous nanotechnological advances have been introduced. To understand the magnitude of wound therapy, this systematic and updated review discussing the effectiveness of nanoemulsions has been undertaken. This review portrays mechanisms associated with wound healing, factors for delayed wound healing, and various technologies utilized to treat wounds effectively. While many strategies are available, nanoemulsions have attracted the tremendous attention of scientists globally for the research in wound therapy due to their long-term thermodynamic stability and bioavailability. Nanoemulsions not only aid in tissue repair, but are also considered as an excellent delivery system for various synthetic and natural actives. Nanotechnology provides several pivotal benefits in wound healing, including improved skin permeation, controlled release, and stimulation of fibroblast cell proliferation. The significant role of nanoemulsions in improved wound healing along with their preparation techniques has also been highlighted with special emphasis on mechanistic insights. This article illustrates recent research advancements for the utilization of nanoemulsions in wound treatment. An adequate literature search has been conducted using the keywords 'Nanoemulsions in wound healing', 'Wound therapy and nanoemulsions', 'Herbal actives in wound therapy', 'Natural oils and wounds treatment' etc., from PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases. Referred and original publications in the English language accessed till April 2022 has been included, whereas nonEnglish language papers, unpublished data, and nonoriginal papers were excluded from the study.
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- Jatin Chhabra
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Meng W, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Zhu W, Huang H, Han X, Liu Y, Xu C. Poly(vinyl alcohol)/sodium alginate polymer membranes as eco-friendly and biodegradable coatings for slow release fertilizers. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:3592-3601. [PMID: 36326723 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12312] [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: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of slow release fertilizers (SRFs) is an effective approach for reducing agriculture cost, environmental and ecological issues simultaneously. The present study provides a series of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/sodium alginate (SA) polymer membranes as eco-friendly and biodegradable coatings for SRFs. Moreover, polymer-coated urea (PCU) granules were fabricated through coating the urea granules with the resulting membranes. Our first interest was to fabricate three membranes (PS1, PS2, PS3) of different PVA/SA weight ratios (9:1, 8:2, 7:3) using glutaraldehyde as a crosslinking agent, and crosslink the PS3 membrane with a CaCl2 solution further to obtain the PC3 membrane. The chemical properties and morphologies of the membranes were characterized. Second, the nitrogen release behavior of the PCU granules was measured and calculated, respectively. RESULTS Crosslinking with glutaraldehyde made the PS1, PS2, PS3 membranes uniform and compact, whereas crosslinking with a CaCl2 solution formed an 'egg box' structure inside the PC3 membrane. PS3 membrane with the minimum PVA/SA weight ratio had the highest hydrophily (water uptake: 106.25%, water contact angle: 55.1o ), whereas PC3 membrane had the lowest hydrophily (water uptake: 21.57%, water contact angle: 67.3o ). The biodegradation ratios of the membranes were in the range 44-60% in 90 days, indicating that they had excellent biodegradability. The measured fractional release on the day 30 of the PCU granules ranged from 89.33% to 97.07%. The calculated nitrogen release behavior agreed well with the measured values. CONCLUSION The resulting eco-friendly and biodegradable PVA/SA membranes are alternative coatings for SRFs. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wen Meng
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Lvnong Fertilizer Co., Ltd, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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Froelich A, Jakubowska E, Wojtyłko M, Jadach B, Gackowski M, Gadziński P, Napierała O, Ravliv Y, Osmałek T. Alginate-Based Materials Loaded with Nanoparticles in Wound Healing. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041142. [PMID: 37111628 PMCID: PMC10143535 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Alginate is a naturally derived polysaccharide widely applied in drug delivery, as well as regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and wound care. Due to its excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity, and the ability to absorb a high amount of exudate, it is widely used in modern wound dressings. Numerous studies indicate that alginate applied in wound care can be enhanced with the incorporation of nanoparticles, revealing additional properties beneficial in the healing process. Among the most extensively explored materials, composite dressings with alginate loaded with antimicrobial inorganic nanoparticles can be mentioned. However, other types of nanoparticles with antibiotics, growth factors, and other active ingredients are also investigated. This review article focuses on the most recent findings regarding novel alginate-based materials loaded with nanoparticles and their applicability as wound dressings, with special attention paid to the materials of potential use in the treatment of chronic wounds.
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- Anna Froelich
- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacy Management, Economics and Technology, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 36 Ruska Street, 46000 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Chair and Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Grunwaldzka Street, 60-780 Poznań, Poland
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Zafar A, Khan D, Rehman AU, Ullah N, Ur-Rehman T, Ahmad NM, Ahmed N. Fabrication of bergenin nanoparticles based hydrogel against infected wounds: An In vitro and In vivo study. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Farshidfar N, Iravani S, Varma RS. Alginate-Based Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:189. [PMID: 36976238 PMCID: PMC10056402 DOI: 10.3390/md21030189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Today, with the salient advancements of modern and smart technologies related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE-RM), the use of sustainable and biodegradable materials with biocompatibility and cost-effective advantages have been investigated more than before. Alginate as a naturally occurring anionic polymer can be obtained from brown seaweed to develop a wide variety of composites for TE, drug delivery, wound healing, and cancer therapy. This sustainable and renewable biomaterial displays several fascinating properties such as high biocompatibility, low toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and mild gelation by inserting divalent cations (e.g., Ca2+). In this context, challenges still exist in relation to the low solubility and high viscosity of high-molecular weight alginate, high density of intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding, polyelectrolyte nature of the aqueous solution, and a lack of suitable organic solvents. Herein, TE-RM applications of alginate-based materials are deliberated, focusing on current trends, important challenges, and future prospects.
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- Nima Farshidfar
- Orthodontic Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CxI), Technical University of Liberec (TUL), 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic
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Cao Y, Cong H, Yu B, Shen Y. A review on the synthesis and development of alginate hydrogels for wound therapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2801-2829. [PMID: 36916313 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02808e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Convenient and low-cost dressings can reduce the difficulty of wound treatment. Alginate gel dressings have the advantages of low cost and safe usage, and they have obvious potential for development in biomedical materials. Alginate gel dressings are currently a research area of great interest owing to their versatility, intelligent, and their application attempts in treating complex wounds. We present a detailed summary of the preparation of alginate hydrogels and a study of their performance improvement. Herein, we summarize the various applications of alginate hydrogels. The research focuses in this area mainly include designing multifunctional dressings for the treatment of various wounds and fabricating specialized dressings to assist physicians in the treatment of complex wounds (TOC). This review gives an outlook for future directions in the field of alginate hydrogel dressings. We hope to attract more research interest and studies in alginate hydrogel dressings, thus contributing to the creation of low-cost and highly effective wound treatment materials.
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- Yang Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China. .,Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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George A, Shrivastav PS. Preparation and optimization of tetraethyl orthosilicate cross-linked chitosan-guar gum-poly(vinyl alcohol) composites reinforced with montmorillonite for sustained release of sitagliptin. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 229:51-61. [PMID: 36587636 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Development of efficient drug carriers has become an integral part of advanced drug delivery systems. This work aims at developing composites by adopting an economically viable method for sustained release of anti-diabetic drug sitagliptin - a potent and selective dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitor. To combat the harsh environment of gastrointestinal tract, the composite (F13) was prepared using biodegradable polymers namely chitosan, guar gum and poly(vinyl alcohol) with montmorillonite clay as nano-filler and tetraethyl orthosilicate as the cross linker. The composites were characterized using FT-IR, XRD, DSC and SEM techniques. Physical properties such as thickness, swelling capacity, folding endurance and water solubility were studied. In vitro analysis of composites (F17, F19 and F20) in simulated gastric medium showed <14 % cumulative release in 2 h while a sustained release was observed in simulated intestinal medium. Drug release kinetics was investigated using five mathematical models namely zero order, first order, Higuchi, Hixon-Crowell and Korsemeyer-Peppas wherein the latter was the best fit model (R2, 0.969). Antimicrobial studies of drug free composite (F13) revealed good activity against bacteria as well as fungi. The results implied that the composites were pH sensitive and could serve as a potential choice for sustained release of drugs.
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- Archana George
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat, India.
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Karami F, Saber-Samandari S. Synthesis and characterization of a novel hydrogel based on carboxymethyl chitosan/sodium alginate with the ability to release simvastatin for chronic wound healing. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:025001. [PMID: 36603225 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acb0a3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Since wound dressing has been considered a promising strategy to improve wound healing, recent attention has been focused on the development of modern wound dressings based on synthetic and bioactive polymers. In this study, we prepared a multifunctional wound dressing based on carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC)/sodium alginate (Alg) hydrogel containing a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) in which simvastatin (SIM) has been encapsulated. This dressing aimed to act as a barrier against pathogens, eliminate excess exudates, and accelerate wound healing. Among various fabricated composites of dressing, the hydrogel composite with a CMC/sodium Alg ratio of 1:2 had an average pore size of about 98.44 ± 26.9 μm and showed 707 ± 31.9% swelling and a 2116 ± 79.2 g m-2per day water vapor transfer rate (WVTR), demonstrating appropriate properties for absorbing exudates and maintaining wound moisture. The NLC with optimum composition and properties had a spherical shape and uniform particle size distribution (74.46 ± 7.9 nm). The prepared nanocomposite hydrogel displayed excellent antibacterial activity againstEscherichia coliandStaphylococcus aureusas well as high biocompatibility on L929 mouse fibroblast cells. It can release the loaded SIM drug slowly and over a prolonged period of time. The highest drug release occurred (80%) within 14 d. The results showed that this novel nanocomposite could be a promising candidate as a wound dressing for treating various chronic wounds in skin tissues.
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- Fatemeh Karami
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- New Technologies Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Composites Research Laboratory (CRLab), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Jabbari F, Babaeipour V. Bacterial cellulose as a potential biopolymer for wound care. A review. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2023.2167080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Farzaneh Jabbari
- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Taşkın Çakıcı G. Nano TiO2-doped sodium alginate/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose synthesis of bionanocomposite membrane and its use in controlled release of anti-cancer drug 5-fluorouracil. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04674-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Chatterjee S, Ghosal K, Kumar M, Mahmood S, Thomas S. A detailed discussion on interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) based drug delivery system for the advancement of health care system. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Ali Z, Din FU, Zahid F, Sohail S, Imran B, Khan S, Malik M, Zeb A, Khan GM. Transdermal delivery of allopurinol-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier in the treatment of gout. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 2022; 23:86. [PMID: 36443818 PMCID: PMC9703780 DOI: 10.1186/s40360-022-00625-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Allopurinol (ALP), a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is a first line drug for the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia. Being the member of BCS class II drugs, ALP has solubility problem, which affects its bioavailability. Also, ALP has shorter half-life and showed GI related problems. In present study, ALP was encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) to ensure enhanced bioavailability, improved efficacy and safety in vivo. METHODOLOGY ALP-loaded NLCs were fabricated by micro-emulsion technique. The prepared NLCs were optimized via design expert in term of particle size, zeta potential and entrapment efficiency. FTIR, PXRD and TEM analysis were carried out to check chemical interaction, polymorphic form and surface morphology of the optimized formulation. ALP-loaded NLCs were then loaded into HPMC based poloxamer-407 gel and were characterized. In vitro and ex vivo analysis were carried out via dialysis membrane method and franz diffusion cell, respectively. Uric acid was used for induction of gout and the anti-gout activity of ALP-loaded NLCs gel was performed and compared with ALP suspension. RESULTS The optimized formulation had particles in nano-range (238.13 nm) with suitable zeta potential (-31.5 mV), poly-dispersity index (0.115) and entrapment of 87.24%. FTIR results confirmed absence of chemical interaction among formulation ingredients. XRD indicated amorphous nature of ALP-loaded NLCs, whereas TEM analysis confirmed spherical morphology of nanoparticles. The optimized formulation was successfully loaded in to gel and characterized accordingly. The in vitro release and drug release kinetics models showed sustained release of the drug from ALP-loaded NLCs gel. Furthermore, about 28 fold enhanced permeation was observed from ALP-loaded NLCs gel as compared to conventional gel. Skin irritation study disclosed safety of ALP-loaded NLCs gel for transdermal application. Furthermore, ALP-loaded NLCs gel showed significantly enhanced anti-gout activity in Sprague-Dawley rats after transdermal administration as compared to oral ALP suspension. CONCLUSION ALP-loaded NLCs gel after transdermal administration sustained the drug release, avoid gastrointestinal side effects and enhance the anti-gout performance of ALP. It can be concluded, that NLCs have the potential to deliver drugs via transdermal route as indicated in case of allopurinol.
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- Zakir Ali
- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Pharmacy, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Nanomedicine Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.412621.20000 0001 2215 1297Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan ,grid.459615.a0000 0004 0496 8545Islamia College University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Singh B, Sharma V, Ram K. Design of moxifloxacin encapsulated network hydrogel wound dressings: Evaluation of polymer‐drug, polymer‐blood, and polymer‐bio membrane interactions. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.26187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Baljit Singh
- Department of Chemistry Himachal Pradesh University Shimla India
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- Department of Chemistry Himachal Pradesh University Shimla India
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- Department of Chemistry Himachal Pradesh University Shimla India
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Gehrcke M, Martins CC, de Bastos Brum T, da Rosa LS, Luchese C, Wilhelm EA, Soares FZM, Cruz L. Novel Pullulan/Gellan Gum Bilayer Film as a Vehicle for Silibinin-Loaded Nanocapsules in the Topical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2352. [PMID: 36365170 PMCID: PMC9699506 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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In this study a novel gellan gum/pullulan bilayer film containing silibinin-loaded nanocapsules was developed for topical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). The bilayer films were produced by applying a pullulan layer on a gellan gum layer incorporated with silibinin nanocapsules by two-step solvent casting method. The bilayer formation was confirmed by microscopic analysis. In vitro studies showed that pullulan imparts bioadhesitvity for the films and the presence of nanocapsules increased their occlusion factor almost 2-fold. Besides, the nano-based film presented a slow silibinin release and high affinity for cutaneous tissue. Moreover, this film presented high scavenger capacity and non-hemolytic property. In the in vivo study, interestingly, the treatments with vehicle film attenuated the scratching behavior and the ear edema in mice induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB). However, the nano-based film containing silibinin modulated the inflammatory and oxidative parameters in a similar or more pronounced way than silibinin solution and vehicle film, as well as than hydrocortisone, a classical treatment of AD. In conclusion, these data suggest that itself gellan gum/pullulan bilayer film might attenuate the effects induced by DNCB, acting together with silibinin-loaded nanocapsules, which protected the skin from oxidative damage, improving the therapeutic effect in this AD-model.
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- Mailine Gehrcke
- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Farmacologia Bioquímica—Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biomateriais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97015-372, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Farmacologia Bioquímica—Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa em Farmacologia Bioquímica—Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-900, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biomateriais, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97015-372, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
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Zhang J, Li Y, Wu H, Wang C, Salleh KM, Li H, Zakaria S. Thermally Treated Berberine-Loaded SA/PVA/PEO Electrospun Microfiber Membranes for Antibacterial Wound Dressings. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214473. [PMID: 36365467 PMCID: PMC9658388 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214473] [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: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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This study aimed to develop a safe and advanced antibacterial material of electrospun microfiber membranes (MFMs) for wound dressings. Combinations of several materials were investigated; thermal treatment and electrospinning techniques were used to form the best quality of MFMs to suit its end applications. By comparing the fiber morphology, diameter changes, and fracture strength, the suitable ratio of raw materials and thermal treatment were obtained before and after adding Trition X-100 as a surfactant for MFMs of sodium alginate/polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene oxide (SA/PVA/PEO). The electrospinning solution was mixed with berberine as an antibacterial substance; meanwhile, calcium chloride (CaCl2) was used as the crosslinking agent. The antibacterial properties, water dissolution resistance, water content, and fracture strength were thoroughly investigated. The results showed that the antibacterial rates of MFMs with different mass fractions of berberine (0, 3, and 5 wt.%) to Escherichia coli (E. coli) were 14.7, 92.9, and 97.2%, respectively. The moisture content and fracture strength of MFMs containing 5 wt.% berberine were 72.0% and 7.8 MPa, respectively. In addition, the produced MFMs embodied great water dissolution resistance. Berberine-loaded SA/PVA/PEO MFMs could potentially serve as an antibacterial wound dressing substrate with low cost and small side effects.
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- Jishu Zhang
- School of Textile, Garment & Design, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- College of Engineering and Technology, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A & F University, Shaoxing 312000, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (C.W.)
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (C.W.)
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- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Renewable Biomass Transformation Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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Sadiq T, Khalid SH, Khan IU, Mahmood H, Asghar S. Designing Deferoxamine-Loaded Flaxseed Gum and Carrageenan-Based Controlled Release Biocomposite Hydrogel Films for Wound Healing. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100652. [PMID: 36286153 PMCID: PMC9601842 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100652] [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: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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In this study, biocomposite hydrogel films made from flaxseed gum (FSG)/kappa carrageenan (CGN) were fabricated, using potassium chloride as a crosslinker and glycerol as a plasticizer. The composite films were loaded with deferoxamine (DFX), an iron chelator that promotes neovascularization and angiogenesis for the healing of wounds. The properties of the biocomposite hydrogel films, including swelling, solubility, water vapor transmission rate, tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus studies, were tested. The films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). In addition, drug release studies in PBS at pH 7.2 were investigated. In vivo analysis was performed by assessing the wound contraction in a full-thickness excisional wound rat model. Hematoxylin & eosin (H & E) and Masson’s trichome staining were performed to evaluate the effect of the films on wound healing progress. The visual and micro-morphological analysis revealed the homogenous structure of the films; however, the elongation at break property decreased within the crosslinked film but increased for the drug-loaded film. The FTIR analysis confirmed the crosslinking due to potassium chloride. A superior resistance towards thermal degradation was confirmed by TGA for the crosslinked and drug-loaded films. Drug release from the optimum film was sustained for up to 24 h. In vivo testing demonstrated 100% wound contraction for the drug-loaded film group compared to 72% for the pure drug solution group. In light of the obtained results, the higher potential of the optimized biocomposite hydrogel film for wound healing applications was corroborated.
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Bostancı NS, Büyüksungur S, Hasirci N, Tezcaner A. Potential of pectin for biomedical applications: a comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:1866-1900. [PMID: 35699216 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2088525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from various plants, such as apples, oranges, lemons, and it possesses some beneficial effects on human health, including being hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic. Therefore, pectin is used in various pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Meanwhile, its low mechanical strength and fast degradation rate limit its usage as drug delivery devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. To enhance these properties, it can be modified or combined with other organic molecules or polymers and/or inorganic compounds. These materials can be prepared as nano sized drug carriers in the form of spheres, capsules, hydrogels, self assamled micelles, etc., for treatment purposes (mostly cancer). Different composites or blends of pectin can also be produced as membranes, sponges, hydrogels, or 3D printed matrices for tissue regeneration applications. This review is concentrated on the properties of pectin based materials and focus especially on the utilization of these materials as drug carriers and tissue engineering scaffolds, including 3D printed and 3D bioprinted systems covering the studies in the last decade and especially in the last 5 years.
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- Nazlı Seray Bostancı
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
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- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, METU, Ankara, Turkey
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterial Research Center, Near East University, (NEU), Lefkosa, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, METU BIOMATEN, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Engineering Sciences, METU, Ankara, Turkey
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Alginate as a Promising Biopolymer in Drug Delivery and Wound Healing: A Review of the State-of-the-Art. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169035. [PMID: 36012297 PMCID: PMC9409034 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Biopolymeric nanoparticulate systems hold favorable carrier properties for active delivery. The enhancement in the research interest in alginate formulations in biomedical and pharmaceutical research, owing to its biodegradable, biocompatible, and bioadhesive characteristics, reiterates its future use as an efficient drug delivery matrix. Alginates, obtained from natural sources, are the colloidal polysaccharide group, which are water-soluble, non-toxic, and non-irritant. These are linear copolymeric blocks of α-(1→4)-linked l-guluronic acid (G) and β-(1→4)-linked d-mannuronic acid (M) residues. Owing to the monosaccharide sequencing and the enzymatically governed reactions, alginates are well-known as an essential bio-polymer group for multifarious biomedical implementations. Additionally, alginate’s bio-adhesive property makes it significant in the pharmaceutical industry. Alginate has shown immense potential in wound healing and drug delivery applications to date because its gel-forming ability maintains the structural resemblance to the extracellular matrices in tissues and can be altered to perform numerous crucial functions. The initial section of this review will deliver a perception of the extraction source and alginate’s remarkable properties. Furthermore, we have aspired to discuss the current literature on alginate utilization as a biopolymeric carrier for drug delivery through numerous administration routes. Finally, the latest investigations on alginate composite utilization in wound healing are addressed.
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Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Noruzi EB, Aliabadi HAM, Sheikhaleslami S, Akbarzadeh AR, Hashemi SM, Gorab MG, Maleki A, Cohan RA, Mahdavi M, Poodat R, Keyvanlou F, Esmaeili MS. Recent advances on biomedical applications of pectin-containing biomaterials. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:1-18. [PMID: 35809676 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There is a growing demand for biomaterials developing with novel properties for biomedical applications hence, hydrogels with 3D crosslinked polymeric structures obtained from natural polymers have been deeply inspected in this field. Pectin a unique biopolymer found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables is extensively used in the pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries due to its ability to form a thick gel-like solution. Considering biocompatibility, biodegradability, easy gelling capability, and facile manipulation of pectin-based biomaterials; they have been thoroughly investigated for various potential biomedical applications including drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering, creation of implantable devices, and skin-care products.
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- Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan
- Nanobiotechnology Department, New Technologies Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Protein Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Advanced Chemical Studies Lab, Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Chemical Studies Lab, Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Nanobiotechnology Department, New Technologies Research Group, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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Alqosaibi AI. Nanocarriers for anticancer drugs: Challenges and perspectives. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:103298. [PMID: 35645591 PMCID: PMC9130109 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cancer is the second most common cause of death globally, surpassed only by cardiovascular disease. One of the hallmarks of cancer is uncontrolled cell division and resistance to cell death. Multiple approaches have been developed to tackle this disease, including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Although chemotherapy is used primarily to control cell division and induce cell death, some cancer cells are able to resist apoptosis and develop tolerance to these drugs. The side effects of chemotherapy are often overwhelming, and patients can experience more adverse effects than benefits. Furthermore, the bioavailability and stability of drugs used for chemotherapy are crucial issues that must be addressed, and there is therefore a high demand for a reliable delivery system that ensures fast and accurate targeting of treatment. In this review, we discuss the different types of nanocarriers, their properties and recent advances in formulations, with respect to relevant advantages and disadvantages of each.
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- Amany I. Alqosaibi
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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de la Harpe KM, Marimuthu T, Kondiah PPD, Kumar P, Ubanako P, Choonara YE. Synthesis of a novel monofilament bioabsorbable suture for biomedical applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:2189-2210. [PMID: 35373911 PMCID: PMC9546231 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35069] [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: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this research, a novel bioabsorbable suture that is, monofilament and capable of localized drug delivery, was developed from a combination of natural biopolymers that where not previously applied for this purpose. The optimized suture formulation comprised of sodium alginate (6% wt/vol), pectin (0.1% wt/vol), and gelatin (3% wt/vol), in the presence of glycerol (4% vol/vol) which served as a plasticizer. The monofilament bioabsorbable sutures where synthesized via in situ ionic crosslinking in a barium chloride solution (2% wt/vol). The resulting suture was characterized in terms of mechanical properties, morphology, swelling, degradation, drug release, and biocompatibility, in addition to Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis. The drug loaded and non-drug loaded sutures had a maximum breaking strength of 4.18 and 4.08 N, in the straight configuration and 2.44 N and 2.59 N in the knot configuration, respectively. FTIR spectrum of crosslinked sutures depicted Δ9 cm-1 downward shift for the carboxyl stretching band which was indicative of ionic interactions between barium ions and sodium alginate. In vitro analysis revealed continued drug release for 7 days and gradual degradation by means of surface erosion, which was completed by day 28. Biocompatibility studies revealed excellent hemocompatibility and no cytotoxicity. These results suggest that the newly developed bioabsorbable suture meets the basic requirements of a suture material and provides a viable alternative to the synthetic polymer sutures that are currently on the market.
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- Kara M de la Harpe
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Loo HL, Goh BH, Lee LH, Chuah LH. Application of chitosan nanoparticles in skin wound healing. Asian J Pharm Sci 2022; 17:299-332. [PMID: 35782330 PMCID: PMC9237591 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The rising prevalence of impaired wound healing and the consequential healthcare burdens have gained increased attention over recent years. This has prompted research into the development of novel wound dressings with augmented wound healing functions. Nanoparticle (NP)-based delivery systems have become attractive candidates in constructing such wound dressings due to their various favourable attributes. The non-toxicity, biocompatibility and bioactivity of chitosan (CS)-based NPs make them ideal candidates for wound applications. This review focusses on the application of CS-based NP systems for use in wound treatment. An overview of the wound healing process was presented, followed by discussion on the properties and suitability of CS and its NPs in wound healing. The wound healing mechanisms exerted by CS-based NPs were then critically analysed and discussed in sections, namely haemostasis, infection prevention, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and wound closure time. The results of the studies were thoroughly reviewed, and contradicting findings were identified and discussed. Based on the literature, the gap in research and future prospects in this research area were identified and highlighted. Current evidence shows that CS-based NPs possess superior wound healing effects either used on their own, or as drug delivery vehicles to encapsulate wound healing agents. It is concluded that great opportunities and potentials exist surrounding the use of CSNPs in wound healing.
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Kasaai MR. Bio-nano-composites containing at least two components, chitosan and zein, for food packaging applications: A review of the nano-composites in comparison with the conventional counterparts. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 280:119027. [PMID: 35027129 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Both chitosan and zein are safe industrial biopolymers for the 21St century, respecting environmentally concerns. This review mainly is focused on preparations, properties and applications of a promising food packaging material, chitosan-zein nano-composite (NC). The properties and applications of the NCs were compared with their conventional counterparts. The structure of chitosan- zein composites was proposed. A procedure for preparations of conventional and nano zein-chitosan composites was proposed. The sizes of composites depend on molecular weight of chitosan and zein, the ratio of chitosan/zein, and pH of chitosan-zein solutions. The NCs had superior mechanical, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and barrier properties compared with the conventional ones. The properties of the composites were further improved by introduction of bioactive compounds, fillers or plasticizers. The composites have potential to employ as coatings/packaging materials to protect mushroom, meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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- Mohammad Reza Kasaai
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Khazar Abad Road, Km. 9, P.O. Box, 578, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran.
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Sodium Alginate as a Pharmaceutical Excipient: Novel Applications of a Well-known Polymer. J Pharm Sci 2022; 111:1250-1261. [PMID: 34986359 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2021.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Alginates are naturally occurring polymers revealing low toxicity, good biocompatibility and biodegradability, excellent gelling and thickening properties, as well as low production cost and good availability. One of the most important features typical for alginates is the ability to undergo ionotropic gelation which is gel formation process occurring upon the contact with cations. Because of their advantageous properties, alginates have been extensively utilized in food and pharmaceutical industries. In this review the current knowledge regarding the most recent studies involving both popularly applied dosage forms, like tablets or hydrogels, and novel advanced drug delivery systems applied in targeted therapies are summarized and discussed. The presented studies indicate that although sodium alginate is a well-established polymer, it is still widely applied as pharmaceutical excipient and the presented research studies indicate that there are still research areas that can be explored and provide innovation in drug delivery systems.
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Abuelella KE, Abd-Allah H, Soliman SM, Abdel-Mottaleb MMA. Polysaccharide Based Biomaterials for Dermal Applications. FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS 2022:105-127. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7152-4_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Li H, Kang Z, He E, Wu X, Ma X, Yang D, Diao Y, Chen X. Fish-scale derived multifunctional nanofiber membrane for infected wound healing. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:5284-5300. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00646d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The rapid development of modern medicine has put forward new requirements for wound infection healing methods in clinical treatment. Despite great achievements have been made in the research and development...
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Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogels for the Localized Delivery of Cefazolin. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13223960. [PMID: 34833259 PMCID: PMC8618379 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The tuneability of hydrogels renders them promising candidates for local drug delivery to prevent and treat local surgical site infection (SSI) while avoiding the systemic side-effects of intravenous antibiotic injections. Here, we present a newly developed gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA)-based hydrogel drug delivery system (GelMA-DDS) to locally deliver the broad-spectrum antibiotic cefazolin for SSI prophylaxis and treatment. Antibiotic doses from 3 µg to 90 µg were loaded in photocrosslinked GelMA hydrogel discs with 5 to 15% w/v polymer concentration and drug encapsulation efficiencies, mechanical properties, crosslinking and release kinetics, as well as bacterial growth inhibition were assessed. Our results demonstrate that all GelMA groups supported excellent drug encapsulation efficiencies of up to 99%. Mechanical properties of the GelMA-DDS were highly tuneable and unaffected by the loading of small to medium doses of cefazolin. The diffusive and the proteolytic in vitro drug delivery of all investigated cefazolin doses was characterized by a burst release, and the delivered cefazolin amount was directly proportional to the encapsulated dose. Accelerated enzymatic degradation of the GelMA-DDS followed zero-order kinetics and was dependent on both the cefazolin dose and GelMA concentration (3-13 h). Finally, we demonstrate that cefazolin delivered from GelMA induced a dose-dependent antibacterial efficacy against S. aureus, in both a broth and a diffusive assay. The cefazolin-loaded GelMA-DDS presented here provides a highly tuneable and easy-to-use local delivery system for the prophylaxis and treatment of SSI.
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Cefuroxime-Loaded Hydrogels for Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Contamination of Open Wounds. INT J POLYM SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/4935642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dextran/Sulfodextran-graft-polyacrylamide- and polyacrylamide-based hydrogels were synthesized by radical polymerization and loaded with cefuroxime to obtain antimicrobial wound dressings. Antibiotic release from the antibiotic-loaded hydrogels into an aqueous solution was studied by the HPLC-UV method. It is shown that cefuroxime-loaded Dextran/Sulfodextran-graft-polyacrylamide hydrogels release the antibiotic more slowly compared to polyacrylamide hydrogel with the same density of cross-links. Antibacterial activity of the synthesized materials was tested in vitro against wild strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. The possibility of using the obtained antimicrobial hydrogels for the treatment of infected wounds was confirmed in vivo in a rat model.
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Solar radiation-induced synthesis of bacterial cellulose/silver nanoparticles (BC/AgNPs) composite using BC as reducing and capping agent. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2021; 45:257-268. [PMID: 34665338 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-021-02655-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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In the present work, a simple, novel, and ecofriendly method for synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and BC/AgNP composite using bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers soaked in AgNO3 solution under induction action of solar radiation. The photochemical reduction of silver Ag + ions into silver nanoparticles (Ago) was confirmed using UV visible spectra; the surface plasmon resonance of synthesized AgNPs was localized around 425 nm. The mean diameter of AgNPs obtained by DLS analysis was 52.0 nm with a zeta potential value of - 9.98 mV. TEM images showed a spherical shape of AgNPs. The formation of BC/AgNP composite was confirmed by FESEM, EDX, FTIR, and XRD analysis. FESEM images for BC showed the 3D structures of BC nanofibers and the deposited AgNPs in the BC crystalline nanofibers. XRD measurements revealed the high crystallinity of BC and BC/AgNP composite with crystal sizes of 5.13 and 5.6 nm, respectively. BC/AgNP composite and AgNPs exhibited strong antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The present work introduces a facile green approach for BC/AgNP composite synthesis and its utility as potential food packaging and wound dressings, as well as sunlight indicator application.
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Zhang S, Waterhouse GIN, Xu F, He Z, Du Y, Lian Y, Wu P, Sun-Waterhouse D. Recent advances in utilization of pectins in biomedical applications: a review focusing on molecular structure-directing health-promoting properties. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-34. [PMID: 34637646 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1988897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The numerous health benefits of pectins justify their inclusion in human diets and biomedical products. This review provides an overview of pectin extraction and modification methods, their physico-chemical characteristics, health-promoting properties, and pharmaceutical/biomedical applications. Pectins, as readily available and versatile biomolecules, can be tailored to possess specific functionalities for food, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, through judicious selection of appropriate extraction and modification technologies/processes based on green chemistry principles. Pectin's structural and physicochemical characteristics dictate their effects on digestion and bioavailability of nutrients, as well as health-promoting properties including anticancer, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, intestinal microflora-regulating, immune barrier-strengthening, hypercholesterolemia-/arteriosclerosis-preventing, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, antitussive, analgesic, anticoagulant, and wound healing effects. HG, RG-I, RG-II, molecular weight, side chain pattern, and degrees of methylation, acetylation, amidation and branching are critical structural elements responsible for optimizing these health benefits. The physicochemical characteristics, health functionalities, biocompatibility and biodegradability of pectins enable the construction of pectin-based composites with distinct properties for targeted applications in bioactive/drug delivery, edible films/coatings, nano-/micro-encapsulation, wound dressings and biological tissue engineering. Achieving beneficial synergies among the green extraction and modification processes during pectin production, and between pectin and other composite components in biomedical products, should be key foci for future research.
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- Shikai Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Basit HM, Ali M, Shah MM, Shah SU, Wahab A, Albarqi HA, Alqahtani AA, Walbi IA, Khan NR. Microwave Enabled Physically Cross Linked Sodium Alginate and Pectin Film and Their Application in Combination with Modified Chitosan-Curcumin Nanoparticles. A Novel Strategy for 2nd Degree Burns Wound Healing in Animals. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2716. [PMID: 34451253 PMCID: PMC8399952 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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This study reports microwave assisted physically cross-linked sodium alginate and pectin film and their testing in combination with modified chitosan-curcumin nanoparticles for skin tissue regeneration following 2nd degree burn wound. Film was formulated by solution casting method and physically cross-linked using microwave irradiation at frequency of 2450 MHz, power 750 Watt for different time intervals for optimization. The optimized formulation was analyzed for various physiochemical attributes. Afterwards, the optimized film and optimized modified chitosan-curcumin nanoparticles were tested in combination for skin regeneration potential following burn wound in vivo and skin samples extracted and tested for different attributes. The results indicated that the optimized film formulation (5 min microwave treatment) physicochemical attributes significantly enhanced addressing the properties required of a wound healing platform. The vibrational analysis indicated that the optimized film experienced significant rigidification of hydrophilic domains while the hydrophobic domains underwent significant fluidization which also resulted in significant increase in the transition temperatures and system enthalpies of both polymer moieties with microwave treatment. The combined film and nanoparticles application significantly increased protein content in the wounds which were evident from higher absorbance ratios of amide-I and amide-II (2.15 ± 0.001), significantly higher melting transition temperature and enthalpy (∆T = 167.2 ± 15.4 °C, ∆H = 510.7 ± 20.1 J/g) and higher tensile strength (14.65 ± 0.8 MPa) with significantly enhanced percent re-epithelization (99.9934 ± 2.56) in comparison to other treatments. The combined application of film and nanoparticles may prove to be a new novel treatment strategy for 2nd degree burn wound healing.
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- Hafiz Muhammad Basit
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan; (H.M.B.); (M.A.); (S.U.S.)
- Gomal Centre for Skin/Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan; (H.M.B.); (M.A.); (S.U.S.)
- Gomal Centre for Skin/Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine MTI, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan; (H.M.B.); (M.A.); (S.U.S.)
- Gomal Centre for Skin/Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (A.A.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia;
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- Gomal Centre for Skin/Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, DIKhan 29050, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan;
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Alven S, Aderibigbe BA. Hyaluronic Acid-Based Scaffolds as Potential Bioactive Wound Dressings. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13132102. [PMID: 34206711 PMCID: PMC8272193 DOI: 10.3390/polym13132102] [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: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The negative factors that result in delayed and prolonged wound healing process include microbial pathogens, excess wound exudates, underlying conditions, smoking, obesity, etc. Most of the currently used wound dressings demonstrate an inadequate capacity to treat wounds resulting from the factors mentioned above. The commonly used wound dressings include hydrogels, films, hydrocolloids, foams, fibers, sponges, dermal patches, bandages, etc. These wound dressings can be loaded with various types of bioactive agents (e.g., antibiotics, nanoparticles, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.) to improve their therapeutic outcomes. Biopolymers offer interesting properties suitable for the design of wound dressings. This review article will be based on hyaluronic-acid-based scaffolds loaded with therapeutic agents for the treatment of wounds.
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Raghav S, Jain P, Kumar D. Alginates: Properties and Applications. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119711414.ch19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Solomevich SO, Dmitruk EI, Bychkovsky PM, Salamevich DA, Kuchuk SV, Yurkshtovich TL. Biodegradable polyelectrolyte complexes of chitosan and partially crosslinked dextran phosphate with potential for biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 169:500-512. [PMID: 33385446 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are spontaneously formed by mixing oppositely charged polyelectrolyte solutions without the use of organic solvents and chemical crosslinkers are great candidate carriers for drug delivery. Herein, biodegradable antimicrobial polyelectrolyte complexes of chitosan - dextran phosphate (DPCS) containing cefazolin were developed and characterized in order to assess their suitability for biomedical applications. For this purpose, the simultaneous partial crosslinking and functionalization of dextran with phosphoric acid in a urea melt under reduced pressure were studied. The functional group content and molecular weight of dextran phosphate were varied in order to establish their influence on gel fraction yield, thermal properties and morphologies of the hydrogels. The stoichiometric PECs of DPCS showed good in vitro biocompatibility, pH sensitivity and biodegradability depending on the hydrogel composition. The release of drug from cefazolin-loaded DPCS hydrogels was through non-Fickian diffusion and displayed long sustained-release time. The drug-loaded hydrogels showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The tunable degradation behavior under physiological conditions in combination with biocompatibility of the pristine DPCS and high antibacterial efficacy drug-loaded hydrogels may render the presented materials interesting for biomedical applications.
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- Sergey O Solomevich
- Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University, 14 Leningradskaya Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus.
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- Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University, 14 Leningradskaya Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus; Educational-scientific-production Republican Unitary Enterprise "UNITEHPROM BSU", 1 Kurchatova, Minsk 220045, Belarus
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- Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University, 14 Leningradskaya Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus; Educational-scientific-production Republican Unitary Enterprise "UNITEHPROM BSU", 1 Kurchatova, Minsk 220045, Belarus
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- Belarusian State Medical University, 83, Dzerzhinsky Avenue, Minsk 220116, Belarus
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- Belarusian State Medical University, 83, Dzerzhinsky Avenue, Minsk 220116, Belarus
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- Research Institute for Physical Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University, 14 Leningradskaya Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus
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Alven S, Aderibigbe BA. Chitosan and Cellulose-Based Hydrogels for Wound Management. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E9656. [PMID: 33352826 PMCID: PMC7767230 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Wound management remains a challenge worldwide, although there are several developed wound dressing materials for the management of acute and chronic wounds. The wound dressings that are currently used include hydrogels, films, wafers, nanofibers, foams, topical formulations, transdermal patches, sponges, and bandages. Hydrogels exhibit unique features which make them suitable wound dressings such as providing a moist environment for wound healing, exhibiting high moisture content, or creating a barrier against bacterial infections, and are suitable for the management of exuding and granulating wounds. Biopolymers have been utilized for their development due to their non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible properties. Hydrogels have been prepared from biopolymers such as cellulose and chitosan by crosslinking with selected synthetic polymers resulting in improved mechanical, biological, and physicochemical properties. They were useful by accelerating wound re-epithelialization and also mimic skin structure, inducing skin regeneration. Loading antibacterial agents into them prevented bacterial invasion of wounds. This review article is focused on hydrogels formulated from two biopolymers-chitosan and cellulose-for improved wound management.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, Eastern Cape 5700, South Africa;
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Gehrcke M, de Bastos Brum T, da Rosa LS, Ilha BD, Soares FZM, Cruz L. Incorporation of nanocapsules into gellan gum films: A strategy to improve the stability and prolong the cutaneous release of silibinin. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111624. [PMID: 33321666 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study aimed to develop gellan gum films containing silibinin-loaded nanocapsules as a novel approach for cutaneous administration of this flavonoid. The nanocapsule suspensions were prepared and presented mean size around 140 nm with homogenous distribution, negative zeta potential and silibinin encapsulation efficiency close to 100%. Then, these suspensions were converted into gellan gum films by solvent casting method. The films were transparent, flexible and maintained the gellan gum hydrophilicity. Nanocapsules provided the silibinin homogenous distribution in the films and prolonged its release, as well as improved the gellan gum occlusion potential. Besides, the nanosuspensions conversion into films improved the silibinin stability. Additionally, the nano-based films presented a swelling index 1.5 times higher than films containing non-nanoencapsulated silibinin. Microscopic analysis evidenced the homogeneous surface of the nano-based films, while films containing non-nanoencapsulated silibinin presented small cracks. The in vitro skin permeation profile confirmed the silibinin gradual release from the nano-based films and its greater retention in the dermis when the skin is damaged. Finally, the formulations presented no irritant effect in the HET-CAM assay. Therefore, the conversion of silibinin-loaded nanocapsule suspensions into films might be considered a promising platform for skin delivery of this flavonoid.
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- Mailine Gehrcke
- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Restauradora, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Okur ME, Karantas ID, Şenyiğit Z, Üstündağ Okur N, Siafaka PI. Recent trends on wound management: New therapeutic choices based on polymeric carriers. Asian J Pharm Sci 2020; 15:661-684. [PMID: 33363624 PMCID: PMC7750807 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Wound healing is an unmet therapeutic challenge among medical society since wound assessment and management is a complex procedure including several factors playing major role in healing process. Wounds can mainly be categorized as acute or chronic. It is well referred that the acute wound displays normal wound physiology while healing, in most cases, is seemed to progress through the normal phases of wound healing. On the other hand, a chronic wound is physiologically impaired. The main problem in wound management is that the majority of wounds are colonized with microbes, whereas this does not mean that all wounds will be infected. In this review, we address the problems that clinicians face to manage while treat acute and chronic wounds. Moreover, we demonstrate the pathophysiology, etiology, prognosis and microbiology of wounds. We further introduce the state of art in pharmaceutical technology field as part of wound management aiming to assist health professionals to overcome the current implications on wound assessment. In addition, authors review researches which included the use of gels and dermal films as wound healing agents. It can be said that natural and synthetic drugs or carriers provide promising solutions in order to meet the wound management standards. However, are the current strategies as desirable as medical society wish?
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- Mehmet Evren Okur
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul TR-34668, Turkey
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- Hippokration General Hospital, 2nd Clinic of Internal Medicine, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul TR-34668, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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Jeckson TA, Neo YP, Sisinthy SP, Gorain B. Delivery of Therapeutics from Layer-by-Layer Electrospun Nanofiber Matrix for Wound Healing: An Update. J Pharm Sci 2020; 110:635-653. [PMID: 33039441 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2020.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Increasing incidences of chronic wounds urge the development of effective therapeutic wound treatment. As the conventional wound dressings are found not to comply with all the requirements of an ideal wound dressing, the development of alternative and effective dressings is demanded. Over the past few years, electrospun nanofiber has been recognized as a better system for wound dressing and hence has been studied extensively. Most of the electrospun nanofiber dressings were fabricated as single-layer structure mats. However, this design is less favorable for the effective healing of wounds mainly due to its burst release effect. To address this problem and to simulate the organized skin layer's structure and function, a multilayer structure of wound dressing had been proposed. This design enables a sustained release of the therapeutic agent(s), and more resembles the natural skin extracellular matrix. Multilayer structure is also referred to layer-by-layer (LbL), which has been established as an innovative method of drug incorporation and delivery, combines a high surface area of electrospun nanofibers with the multilayer structure mat. This review focuses on LbL multilayer electrospun nanofiber as a superior strategy in designing an optimal wound dressing.
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- Tracey Anastacia Jeckson
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Royal College of Medicine Perak, University Kuala Lumpur (RCMP Uni-KL), Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre for Drug Delivery and Molecular Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Rehman A, Jafari SM, Tong Q, Riaz T, Assadpour E, Aadil RM, Niazi S, Khan IM, Shehzad Q, Ali A, Khan S. Drug nanodelivery systems based on natural polysaccharides against different diseases. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 284:102251. [PMID: 32949812 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Drug nanodelivery systems (DNDSs) are fascinated cargos to achieve outstanding therapeutic results of various drugs or natural bioactive compounds owing to their unique structures. The efficiency of several pharmaceutical drugs or natural bioactive ingredients is restricted because of their week bioavailability, poor bioaccessibility and pharmacokinetics after orally pathways. In order to handle such constraints, usage of native/natural polysaccharides (NPLS) in fabrication of DNDSs has gained more popularity in the arena of nanotechnology for controlled drug delivery to enhance safety, biocompatibility, better retention time, bioavailability, lower toxicity and enhanced permeability. The main commonly used NPLS in nanoencapsulation systems include chitosan, pectin, alginates, cellulose, starches, and gums recognized as potential materials for fabrication of cargos. Herein, this review is centered on different polysaccharide-based nanocarriers including nanoemulsions, nanohydrogels, nanoliposomes, nanoparticles and nanofibers, which have already served as encouraging candidates for entrapment of therapeutic drugs as well as for their sustained controlled release. Furthermore, the current article explicitly offers comprehensive details regarding application of NPLS-based nanocarriers encapsulating several drugs intended for the handling of numerous disorders, including diabetes, cancer, HIV, malaria, cardiovascular and respiratory as well as skin diseases.
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- Abdur Rehman
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, Wuxi, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Wu C, Zhang Z, Zhou K, Chen W, Tao J, Li C, Xin H, Song Y, Ai F. Preparation and characterization of borosilicate-bioglass-incorporated sodium alginate composite wound dressing for accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing. Biomed Mater 2020; 15:055009. [PMID: 32422624 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab9421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Full-thickness skin injury is a serious and intractable clinical problem. Wound dressing is urgently needed to treat serious skin defects or induce skin reconstruction. For the first time, we demonstrated a borosilicate bioglass (BBG)-incorporated sodium alginate (SA) wound dressing by a simple and effective technique for accelerated wound healing. The physical and chemical properties, in vitro and in vivo properties of SA-BBG composite wound dressing have been investigated. The results show that the SA-BBG composite dressing possesses good water absorption performance. The boron and silicon ions in BBG can maintain stable and sustained release. Most importantly, the SA-BBG composite wound dressing shows outstanding wound healing ability in full-thickness skin defects in rats. The wounds treated with SA-BBG composite dressing groups had almost closed at day 15. When the ratio of sodium alginate to bioglass in the sponge is 3:1, the wound healing effect is the best. In conclusion, the SA-BBG composite dressing shows great potential for application in skin wound healing and SA3BBG works best.
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- Chunxuan Wu
- The Second Clinical Medical School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Xiaogan Central Hospital, Xiaogan, Hubei 432000, People's Republic of China
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- School of Mechanic & Electronic Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanic & Electronic Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, People's Republic of China
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Dual effect of procaine-loaded pectin hydrogels: pain management and in vitro wound healing. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03210-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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