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Patra P, Upadhyay TK, Alshammari N, Saeed M, Kesari KK. Alginate-Chitosan Biodegradable and Biocompatible Based Hydrogel for Breast Cancer Immunotherapy and Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Review. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:3515-3534. [PMID: 38787337 PMCID: PMC11190989 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00984] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in females. There are many side effects due to chemotherapy and traditional surgery, like fatigue, loss of appetite, skin irritation, and drug resistance to cancer cells. Immunotherapy has become a hopeful approach toward cancer treatment, generating long-lasting immune responses in malignant tumor patients. Recently, hydrogel has received more attention toward cancer therapy due to its specific characteristics, such as decreased toxicity, fewer side effects, and better biocompatibility drug delivery to the particular tumor location. Researchers globally reported various investigations on hydrogel research for tumor diagnosis. The hydrogel-based multilayer platform with controlled nanostructure has received more attention for its antitumor effect. Chitosan and alginate play a leading role in the formation of the cross-link in a hydrogel. Also, they help in the stability of the hydrogel. This review discusses the properties, preparation, biocompatibility, and bioavailability of various research and clinical approaches of the multipolymer hydrogel made of alginate and chitosan for breast cancer treatment. With a focus on cases of breast cancer and the recovery rate, there is a need to find out the role of hydrogel in drug delivery for breast cancer treatment.
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- Pratikshya Patra
- Department
of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Animal Cell
Culture and Immunobiochemistry Lab, Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat 391760, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Animal Cell
Culture and Immunobiochemistry Lab, Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat 391760, India
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- Department
of Biology, College of Science, University
of Hail, Hail 53962, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Biology, College of Science, University
of Hail, Hail 53962, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto
University, Espoo FI-00076, Finland
- Centre
of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara
University, Rajpura 140417, Punjab, India
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Monika, Meenakshi, Brahma M, Maruthi M, Selvakumar S, Ansari A, Gupta MK. N-Hydroxyalkanamide Based Organo/hydrogels as Novel Scaffolds for pH-Dependent Metronidazole and Theophylline Release. Chem Biodivers 2024:e202400105. [PMID: 38700110 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
Abstract
The traditional delivery of metronidazole and theophylline presents challenges like bitter taste, variable absorption, and side effects. However, gel-based systems offer advantages including enhanced targeted drug delivery, minimized side effects, and improved patient compliance, effectively addressing these challenges. Consequently, a cost-effective synthesis of N-hydroxyalkanamide gelators with varying alkyl chain lengths was achieved in a single-step reaction procedure. These gelators formed self-assembled aggregates in DMSO/water solvent system, resulting in organo/hydrogels at a minimum gelation concentration of 1.5 % w/v. Subsequently, metronidazole and theophylline were encapsulated within the gel core and released through gel-to-sol transition triggered by pH variation at 37 °C, while maintaining the structural-activity relationship. UV-vis spectroscopy was employed to observe the drug release behavior. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity assays revealed cytotoxic effects against A549 lung adenocarcinoma cells, indicating anti-proliferative activity against human lung cancer cells. Specifically, the gel containing theophylline (16HAD+Th) exhibited cytotoxicity on cancerous A549 cells with IC50 values of 19.23±0.6 μg/mL, followed by the gel containing metronidazole (16HAD+Mz) with IC50 values of 23.75±0.7 μg/mL. Moreover, the system demonstrated comparable antibacterial activity against both gram-negative (E. coli) and gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus).
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- Monika
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana, 123031, India
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Shan P, Wang K, Sun F, Li Y, Sun L, Li H, Peng L. Humidity-adjustable functional gelatin hydrogel/ethyl cellulose bilayer films for active food packaging application. Food Chem 2024; 439:138202. [PMID: 38128424 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138202] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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A sustainable functional bilayer film composed of gelatin hydrogel/ethyl cellulose was fabricated using a simple LBL casting method. The outer layer was hydrophobic ethyl cellulose (EC), while the inner layer was hydrophilic gelatin (GEL) hydrogel. Tannic acid (TA) served as a green cross-linker for GEL hydrogel preparation and as a reductant for AgNPs synthesis in-situ within the hydrogel network. Physicochemical and functional properties of the bilayer films containing different TA content were studied. When 3 wt% TA was added, the AgNPs@GT-3/EC bilayer film exhibited superior UV-light barrier, possessed desirable humidity-adjustable capability and oxygen barrier due to denser hydrogel network structure, and effectively inactivated foodborne pathogens S. aureus and E. coli with bacteriostatic rates of 99 %. The application results indicated that this bilayer film effectively maintained the postharvest quality of white button mushrooms and prolonged their shelf-life to 7 days under ambient storage, demonstrating its promising potential for fresh food packaging.
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- Peng Shan
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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Stanciu MC, Teacă CA. Natural Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels Used for Dye Removal. Gels 2024; 10:243. [PMID: 38667662 PMCID: PMC11049453 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040243] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Removal of contaminants from discharge water is vital and demands urgent assistance with the goal to keep clean water. Adsorption is one of the most common, efficient, and low-priced methods used in water treatment. Various polysaccharide-based gels have been used as efficient dye adsorbents from wastewater. This review summarizes cutting-edge research of the last decade of different hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides (chitin, chitosan, cellulose, starch, pullulan, and dextran) concerning their dye adsorption efficiency. Beyond their natural abundance, attributes of polysaccharides such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cost make them not only efficient, but also environmentally sustainable candidates for water purification. The synthesis and dye removal performance together with the effect of diverse factors on gels retaining ability, kinetic, and isotherm models encountered in adsorption studies, are introduced. Thermodynamic parameters, sorbent recycling capacity along with conclusions and future prospects are also presented.
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- Magdalena-Cristina Stanciu
- Natural Polymers, Bioactive and Biocompatible Materials Department, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Center for Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Gr. Ghica-Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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Yu Y, Wang C, Fu Q, Wan Y, Yu A. Multi-crosslinked hydrogel built with hyaluronic acid-tyramine, thiolated glycol chitosan and copper-doped bioglass nanoparticles for expediting wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121635. [PMID: 38171654 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121635] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The migration of fibroblasts and endothelial cells is a critical determinant of wound-healing outcomes for skin injuries. Here, hyaluronic acid-tyramine (HAT) and thiolated glycol chitosan (TGC) conjugates were combined with copper-doped bioglass (ACuBG) nanoparticles to build a novel type of multi-crosslinked hydrogel for stimulating the migration of cells, and thus, expediting wound healing. The optimally devised HAT/TGC/ACuBG gels had markedly improved strength and stiffness compared to the gels built from either HAT or TGC while showing sufficient elasticity, which contributes to stimulating the migration of fibroblasts. The sustainable release of silicon and copper ions from the gels was found to jointly induce the migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The results based on mouse full-thickness skin defects demonstrated that they were able to fully restore the skin defects with formation of complete appendages within two weeks, suggesting their promising potency for use in expediting wound healing.
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- Yifeng Yu
- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China.
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Khadem E, Ghafarzadeh M, Kharaziha M, Sun F, Zhang X. Lignin derivatives-based hydrogels for biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129877. [PMID: 38307436 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129877] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
Recently, numerous studies have been conducted on renewable polymers derived from different natural sources, exploring their suitability for diverse biomedical applications. Lignin as one of the main components of lignocellulosic has garnered significant attention as a promising alternative to petroleum-based polymers. This interest is primarily due to its cost-effectiveness, biocompatibility, eco-friendly nature, as well as its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. These characteristics could be more beneficial when incorporating lignin into the formulation of value-added products. Although lignin has a chemical structure that is suitable for various applications, these characteristics require modifications to guarantee that the resultant materials display the desired biological, chemical, and physical properties when applied in the creation of biodegradable hydrogels, particularly for biomedical purposes. This study delineates the recent modification approaches that have been employed in the creation of lignin-based hydrogels. These strategies encompass both chemical and physical interactions with other polymers. Additionally, this review encompasses an examination of the current applications of lignin hydrogels, spanning their use as scaffolds for tissue engineering, carriers for pharmaceuticals, materials for wound dressings and biosensors, and elements in flexible and wearable electronics. Finally, we delve into the challenges and constraints associated with these materials, discuss the necessary steps required to attain the appropriate properties for the development of innovative lignin-based hydrogels, and derive conclusions based on the presented findings.
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- Elham Khadem
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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He W, Zhang Y, Qu Y, Liu M, Li G, Pan L, Xu X, Shi G, Hao Q, Liu F, Gao Y. Research progress on hydrogel-based drug therapy in melanoma immunotherapy. BMB Rep 2024; 57:71-78. [PMID: 38053295 PMCID: PMC10910090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive skin tumors, and conventional treatment modalities are not effective in treating advanced melanoma. Although immunotherapy is an effective treatment for melanoma, it has disadvantages, such as a poor response rate and serious systemic immune-related toxic side effects. The main solution to this problem is the use of biological materials such as hydrogels to reduce these side effects and amplify the immune killing effect against tumor cells. Hydrogels have great advantages as local slow-release drug carriers, including the ability to deliver antitumor drugs directly to the tumor site, enhance the local drug concentration in tumor tissue, reduce systemic drug distribution and exhibit good degradability. Despite these advantages, there has been limited research on the application of hydrogels in melanoma treatment. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive review of the potential application of hydrogels in melanoma immunotherapy. Hydrogels can serve as carriers for sustained drug delivery, enabling the targeted and localized delivery of drugs with minimal systemic side effects. This approach has the potential to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy for melanoma. Thus, the use of hydrogels as drug delivery vehicles for melanoma immunotherapy has great potential and warrants further exploration. [BMB Reports 2024; 57(2): 71-78].
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- Wei He
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- Department of Xi’an Shunmei Medical Cosmetology Outpatient, Xi’an 710075, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Shenzhen Stomatological Hospital (Pingshan), Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 510515, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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Zhang Y, Cao X, Zhang J, Zhang G, Zhu M, Yan H, Li Y. A novel injectable sericin hydrogel with strong fluorescence for tracing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129000. [PMID: 38158070 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogel systems with strong fluorescence, as convenient tracers or bio-probes, have attracted much attention in biomedical engineering. Currently, most hydrogels endowed fluorescent properties due to modifying additional fluorophores. However, these fluorophores owing to photobleaching and toxicity limit the practical applications of hydrogels. Herein, we prepared a novel self-luminescence hydrogel through double crosslinking glutaraldehyde and hydrogen peroxide/horseradish peroxidase (H2O2/HRP) with sericin protein. The double cross-linked sericin hydrogel exhibits strong green and red intrinsic fluorescence which can be excited over a wide range of wavelengths. Moreover, this hydrogel with strong intrinsic fluorescence could penetrate thick pigskin tissue, which has potential application in implantable bio-tracer areas. In addition to the above unique properties, this sericin hydrogel possesses two types of micropore structures with high porosity, swelling properties, pH-responsive degradability, super elasticity, injectability, viscosity, and excellent biocompatibility. The investigation could significantly expand the scope of protein hydrogels in biomedical applications.
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- Yeshun Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Zhenjiang Zhongnong Biotechnology Co., LTD, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212121, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Zhenjiang High School of Jiangsu Province, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212017, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, The Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China.
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Monteiro APF, Pérez-Jiménez A, Spitzlei C, Caucheteux J, Alves VD, Lambert S, Grandfils C. Interpenetrating alginate network as drug delivery matrix: Effects on protein stability and release. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35354. [PMID: 37986690 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35354] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
Abstract
The study investigates the rheological properties and protein release capacity of a uniform hydrogel composed of sodium alginate (SA) and poloxamer (P407). The hydrogel is prepared through the sustained release of calcium ions, resulting in a reinforced and homogeneous interpenetrating networks (IPNs) of SA and P407 polymeric chains. By adjusting the amount of crosslink agent, the hydrogel exhibites an adjustable dissolution ratio and adaptable gelling time. Moreover, the composite showed a well-structured network and superior mechanical strength, enabling the sustained release of both calcium ions and Soybean Trypsin Inhibitor (STI) protein, a model of Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP). Importantly, the protein release kinetic can be tuned based on the SA content in the polymeric blend, highlighting the versatile nature of this hydrogel for drug delivery purposes.
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- Ana P F Monteiro
- Interfaculty Research Center of Biomaterials (CEIB), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Department of Chemical Engineering - Nanomaterials, Catalysis and Electrochemistry (NCE), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Research Center of Biomaterials (CEIB), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Research Center of Biomaterials (CEIB), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Research Center of Biomaterials (CEIB), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- LEAF-Linking Landscape Environment Agriculture and Food Research Center, Associate Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering - Nanomaterials, Catalysis and Electrochemistry (NCE), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Research Center of Biomaterials (CEIB), University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Yao H, Fu Q, Zhang Y, Wan Y, Min Q. Strong, elastic and degradation-tolerated hydrogels composed of chitosan, silk fibroin and bioglass nanoparticles with factor-bestowed activity for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126619. [PMID: 37657578 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126619] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
Abstract
Polymer hydrogels intended for use in bone repair need to be strong, elastic, and capable of enduring degradation. However, many natural polymer hydrogels lack these essential properties and thus, are unsuitable for bone repair applications. Here, a new type of multi-network hydrogel with improved mechanical and degradation-resistant properties has been developed for use in bone repair. The hydrogel is composed of thiolated chitosan (TCH), silk fibroin (SF), and thiolated bioglass (TBG) nanoparticles (NPs). The multi-networks are built through sulfhydryl self-crosslinking, diepoxide crosslinker-involved linkages of amino or hydroxyl groups, and enzyme-mediated phenol hydroxyl crosslinking. Additionally, mesoporous TBG NPs serve as a vehicle for loading stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) to provide the gel with cell-recruiting activity. The formulated TCH/SF/TBG hydrogels exhibit remarkably enhanced strength, elasticity, and improved degradation tolerance compared to some gels made from only TCH or SF. Furthermore, TCH/SF/TBG gels can support the growth of seeded cells and the deposition of matrix components. Some TCH/SF/TBG gels also demonstrate the ability to release SDF-1 in an approximately linear manner for a few weeks while retaining the chemotactic properties of the released SDF-1. Overall, the multi-network hydrogel has the potential as an in situ forming material for cell-recruiting bone repair and regeneration.
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- Hui Yao
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, PR China; Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, PR China; Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, PR China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, PR China; Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, PR China.
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Eskandani M, Derakhshankhah H, Zare S, Jahanban-Esfahlan R, Jaymand M. Enzymatically crosslinked magnetic starch-grafted poly(tannic acid) hydrogel for "smart" cancer treatment: An in vitro chemo/hyperthermia therapy study. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127214. [PMID: 37797855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127214] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
A novel strategy was designed and developed based of horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-mediated crosslinking of tyramine-functionalized starch (Tyr-St), tannic acid (TA) and phenolated-magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4-PhOH NPs), and simultaneous loading of doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dox) to afford a pH-responsive magnetic hydrogel-based drug delivery system (DDS) for synergistic in vitro chemo/hyperthermia therapy of human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. The developed St-g-PTA/Fe3O4 magnetic hydrogel showed porous micro-structure with saturation magnetization (δs) value of 19.2 emu g-1 for Fe3O4 NPs content of ∼7.4 wt%. The pore sizes of the St-g-PTA/Fe3O4 hydrogel was calculated to be 2400 ± 200 nm-2. In vitro drug release experiments exhibited the developed DDS has pH-dependent drug release behavior, while at physiological pH (7.4) released only 30 % of the loaded drug after 100 h. Human serum albumin (HSA) adsorption capacities of the synthesized St/Fe3O4 and St-g-PTA/Fe3O4 magnetic hydrogels were obtained as 86 ± 2.2 and 77 ± 1.9 μgmg-1, respectively. The well-known MTT-assay approved the cytocompatibility of the developed St-g-PTA/Fe3O4 hydrogel, while the Dox-loaded system exhibited higher anti-cancer activity than those of the free Dox as verified by MTT-assay, and optical as well as florescent microscopies imaging. The synergistic chemo/hyperthermia therapy effect was also verified for the developed St-g-PTA/Fe3O4-Dox via hot water approach.
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- Morteza Eskandani
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Ahmad K, Shaikh S, Chun HJ, Ali S, Lim JH, Ahmad SS, Lee EJ, Choi I. Extracellular matrix: the critical contributor to skeletal muscle regeneration-a comprehensive review. Inflamm Regen 2023; 43:58. [PMID: 38008778 PMCID: PMC10680355 DOI: 10.1186/s41232-023-00308-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023] Open
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The regenerative ability of skeletal muscle (SM) in response to damage, injury, or disease is a highly intricate process that involves the coordinated activities of multiple cell types and biomolecular factors. Of these, extracellular matrix (ECM) is considered a fundamental component of SM regenerative ability. This review briefly discusses SM myogenesis and regeneration, the roles played by muscle satellite cells (MSCs), other cells, and ECM components, and the effects of their dysregulations on these processes. In addition, we review the various types of ECM scaffolds and biomaterials used for SM regeneration, their applications, recent advances in ECM scaffold research, and their impacts on tissue engineering and SM regeneration, especially in the context of severe muscle injury, which frequently results in substantial muscle loss and impaired regenerative capacity. This review was undertaken to provide a comprehensive overview of SM myogenesis and regeneration, the stem cells used for muscle regeneration, the significance of ECM in SM regeneration, and to enhance understanding of the essential role of the ECM scaffold during SM regeneration.
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- Khurshid Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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Chen J, Cui M, He L, Mu Y, Hu N, Guan X. Engineered elastin-like polypeptide-based hydrogel delivering chemotherapeutics and PD-L1 antibodies for potentiated cancer immunotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10355-10361. [PMID: 37817648 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01974h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have effectively eradicated advanced tumors by inducing durable and systematic antitumor immune responses. However, when used as a standalone treatment, ICIs typically exhibit a low response rate in many cancers. In this study, we engineered an in situ-formed gel depot using elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) to efficiently deliver PD-L1 antibodies (aPD-L1) and gemcitabine (GEM) for enhanced immunotherapy in melanoma. Sustainably released chemotherapeutics from gel depots could kill melanoma cells and promote PD-L1 upregulation in tumor cells. Moreover, aPD-L1/GEM-encapsulated ELP hydrogel promoted a 3.0-fold increase of tumor-infiltrated CD8+ T cells and 60% Tregs depletion compared with PBS group, eliciting a robust antitumor immune response for immunotherapy in melanoma mouse models. This research highlights the promising potential of ELP-based hydrogels in delivering ICIs and chemotherapeutic agents for potentiated cancer immunotherapy.
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- Jinguang Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College, Jining 272007, China
- Department of Basic Medical Science, Medical School, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Medical School, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Medical School, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Medical School, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Medical School, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318001, P. R. China.
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Feng Y, Zhang Z, Tang W, Dai Y. Gel/hydrogel-based in situ biomaterial platforms for cancer postoperative treatment and recovery. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220173. [PMID: 37933278 PMCID: PMC10582614 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Tumor surgical resection is the major strategy for cancer treatment. Meanwhile, perioperative treatment especially the postoperative adjuvant anticancer strategies play essential roles in satisfying therapeutic results and rapid recovery. Postoperative tumor recurrence, metastasis, bleeding, inter-tissue adhesion, infection, and delayed wound healing are vital risks that could lead to poor prognosis or even treatment failure. Therefore, methods targeting these postoperative complications are in desperate need. In situ biomaterial-based drug delivery platforms are promising candidates for postoperative treatment and recovery, resulting from their excellent properties including good biocompatibility, adaptive shape, limited systemic effect, designable function, and easy drug loading. In this review, we focus on introducing the gel/hydrogel-based in situ biomaterial platforms involving their properties, advantages, and synthesis procedures. Based on the loaded contents in the gel/hydrogel such as anticancer drugs, immunologic agents, cell components, and multifunctional nanoparticles, we further discuss the applications of the in situ platforms for postoperative tumor recurrence and metastasis inhibition. Finally, other functions aiming at fast postoperative recovery were introduced, including hemostasis, antibacterial infection, adhesion prevention, tissue repair, and wound healing. In conclusion, gel/hydrogel is a developing and promising platform for postoperative treatment, exhibiting gratifying therapeutic effects and inconspicuous toxicity to normal tissues, which deserves further research and exploration.
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- Yuzhao Feng
- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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- Departments of Pharmacy and Diagnostic RadiologyNanomedicine Translational Research ProgramFaculty of Science and Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeSingapore
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- Cancer Centre and Institute of Translational MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision OncologyUniversity of MacauMacau SARChina
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Wu F, Lei N, Yang S, Zhou J, Chen M, Chen C, Qiu L, Guo R, Li Y, Chang L. Treatment strategies for intrauterine adhesion: focus on the exosomes and hydrogels. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1264006. [PMID: 37720318 PMCID: PMC10501405 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1264006] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Intrauterine adhesion (IUA), also referred to as Asherman Syndrome (AS), results from uterine trauma in both pregnant and nonpregnant women. The IUA damages the endometrial bottom layer, causing partial or complete occlusion of the uterine cavity. This leads to irregular menstruation, infertility, or repeated abortions. Transcervical adhesion electroreception (TCRA) is frequently used to treat IUA, which greatly lowers the prevalence of adhesions and increases pregnancy rates. Although surgery aims to disentangle the adhesive tissue, it can exacerbate the development of IUA when the degree of adhesion is severer. Therefore, it is critical to develop innovative therapeutic approaches for the prevention of IUA. Endometrial fibrosis is the essence of IUA, and studies have found that the use of different types of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can reduce the risk of endometrial fibrosis and increase the possibility of pregnancy. Recent research has suggested that exosomes derived from MSCs can overcome the limitations of MSCs, such as immunogenicity and tumorigenicity risks, thereby providing new directions for IUA treatment. Moreover, the hydrogel drug delivery system can significantly ameliorate the recurrence rate of adhesions and the intrauterine pregnancy rate of patients, and its potential mechanism in the treatment of IUA has also been studied. It has been shown that the combination of two or more therapeutic schemes has broader application prospects; therefore, this article reviews the pathophysiology of IUA and current treatment strategies, focusing on exosomes combined with hydrogels in the treatment of IUA. Although the use of exosomes and hydrogels has certain challenges in treating IUA, they still provide new promising directions in this field.
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- Fengling Wu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical 3D Printing Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- St George and Sutherland Clinical Campuses, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Cao J, Yuan P, Wu B, Liu Y, Hu C. Advances in the Research and Application of Smart-Responsive Hydrogels in Disease Treatment. Gels 2023; 9:662. [PMID: 37623116 PMCID: PMC10454421 DOI: 10.3390/gels9080662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Smart-responsive hydrogels have been widely used in various fields, particularly in the biomedical field. Compared with traditional hydrogels, smart-responsive hydrogels not only facilitate the encapsulation and controlled release of drugs, active substances, and even cells but, more importantly, they enable the on-demand and controllable release of drugs and active substances at the disease site, significantly enhancing the efficacy of disease treatment. With the rapid advancement of biomaterials, smart-responsive hydrogels have received widespread attention, and a wide variety of smart-responsive hydrogels have been developed for the treatment of different diseases, thus presenting tremendous research prospects. This review summarizes the latest advancements in various smart-responsive hydrogels used for disease treatment. Additionally, some of the current shortcomings of smart-responsive hydrogels and the strategies to address them are discussed, as well as the future development directions and prospects of smart-responsive hydrogels.
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- Juan Cao
- School of Fashion and Design Art, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (B.W.); (Y.L.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; (B.W.); (Y.L.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Tang RC, Yang IH, Lin FH. Current Role and Potential of Polymeric Biomaterials in Clinical Obesity Treatment. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:3438-3449. [PMID: 37442789 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The rise of obesity and associated fatal diseases has taken a massive toll worldwide. Despite the existing pharmaceuticals and bariatric surgeries, these approaches manifest limited efficacy or accompany various side effects. Therefore, researchers seek to facilitate the prolonged and specific delivery of therapeutics. Or else, to mimic the essential part of "gastric bypass" by physically blocking excessive absorption via less invasive methods. To achieve these goals, polymeric biomaterials have gained tremendous interest recently. They are known for synthesizing hydrogels, microneedle patches, mucoadhesive coatings, polymer conjugates, and so forth. In this Review, we provide insights into the current studies of polymeric biomaterials in the prevention and treatment of obesity, inspiring future improvements in this regime of study.
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- Rui-Chian Tang
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, No. 35, Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, No. 35, Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 49, Fanglan Road, Taipei 10672, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, No. 35, Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 49, Fanglan Road, Taipei 10672, Taiwan
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Park S, Kim SI, Choi JH, Kim SE, Choe SH, Son Y, Kang TW, Song JE, Khang G. Evaluation of Silk Fibroin/Gellan Gum Hydrogels with Controlled Molecular Weight through Silk Fibroin Hydrolysis for Tissue Engineering Application. Molecules 2023; 28:5222. [PMID: 37446884 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Hydrogel is a versatile material that can be manipulated to achieve the desired physicochemical properties, such as stiffness, pore size, and viscoelasticity. Traditionally, these properties have been controlled through parameters such as concentration and pH adjustments. In this study, we focused on exploring the potential of hydrolyzed silk fibroin (HSF) as a molecular weight-modulating agent to control the physicochemical properties of double-composite hydrogels. We developed a synergistic dual-crosslinked hydrogel by combining ionically crosslinked silk fibroin with gellan gum (GG). The hydrolysis of silk fibroin not only enhanced its hydrophilicity but also enabled adjustments in its mechanical properties, including the pore size, initial modulus elasticity, and relaxation time. Moreover, biocompatibility assessments based on cell viability tests confirmed the potential of these hydrogels as biocompatible materials. By highlighting the significance of developing an HSF/GG dual-crosslinked hydrogel, this study contributes to the advancement of novel double-composite hydrogels with remarkable biocompatibility. Overall, our findings demonstrate the capability of controlling the mechanical properties of hydrogels through molecular weight modulation via hydrolysis and highlight the development of a biocompatible HSF/GG dual-crosslinked hydrogel with potential biomedical applications.
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- Sunjae Park
- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Airlangga University, Jl. Airlangga No. 4-6, Airlangga, Kec. Gubeng, Kota SBY, Surabaya 60115, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
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Dou X, Li G, Wang S, Shao D, Wang D, Deng X, Zhu Y, Gao P, Liu J, Deng N, Yuan C, Zhou Q. Probiotic-loaded calcium alginate/fucoidan hydrogels for promoting oral ulcer healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125273. [PMID: 37301354 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Probiotics are beneficial bacteria located in the oral cavity which exhibit antimicrobial properties and contribute to the regulation of immune function and the modulation of tissue repair. Fucoidan (FD), a marine prebiotic, may further enhance the ability of probiotics to promote ulcer healing. However, neither FD nor probiotics are attached to the oral cavity and neither are well-suited for oral ulcer healing owing to the wet and highly dynamic environment. In this study, probiotic-loaded calcium alginate/fucoidan composite hydrogels were developed for use as bioactive oral ulcer patches. The well-shaped hydrogels exhibited remarkable wet-tissue adhesion, suitable swelling and mechanical properties, sustained probiotic release, and excellent storage durability. Moreover, in vitro biological assays demonstrated that the composite hydrogel exhibited excellent cyto/hemocompatibility and antimicrobial effects. Importantly, compared to commercial oral ulcer patches, bioactive hydrogels show superior therapeutic capability for promoting ulcer healing in vivo by enhancing cell migration, inducing epithelial formation and orderly collagen fiber deposition, as well as facilitating neovascularization. These results demonstrate that this novel composite hydrogel patch demonstrates great potential for the treatment of oral ulcerations.
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- Xue Dou
- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266023, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China; Huangdao District Central Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Huangdao District Central Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266023, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266023, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266023, China
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- Huangdao District Central Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Scientific Research, Qingdao East Sea Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266023, China; Dental Biomaterials Technology Innovation Center of Qingdao, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Basyigit B. Designing Nanoliposome-in-Natural Hydrogel Hybrid System for Controllable Release of Essential Oil in Gastrointestinal Tract: A Novel Vehicle. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112242. [PMID: 37297484 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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In this study, thyme essential oil (essential oil to total lipid: 14.23, 20, 25, and 33.33%)-burdened nanoliposomes with/without maltodextrin solution were infused with natural hydrogels fabricated using equal volumes (1:1, v/v) of pea protein (30%) and gum Arabic (1.5%) solutions. The production process of the solutions infused with gels was verified using FTIR spectroscopy. In comparison to the nanoliposome solution (NL1) containing soybean lecithin and essential oil, the addition of maltodextrin (molar ratio of lecithin to maltodextrin: 0.80, 0.40, and 0.20 for NL2, NL3, and NL4, respectively) to these solutions led to a remarkable shift in particle size (487.10-664.40 nm), negative zeta potential (23.50-38.30 mV), and encapsulation efficiency (56.25-67.62%) values. Distortions in the three-dimensional structure of the hydrogel (H2) constructed in the presence of free (uncoated) essential oil were obvious in the photographs when compared to the control (H1) consisting of a pea protein-gum Arabic matrix. Additionally, the incorporation of NL1 caused visible deformations in the gel (HNL1). Porous surfaces were dominant in H1 and the hydrogels (HNL2, HNL3, and HNL4) containing NL2, NL3, and NL4 in the SEM images. The most convenient values for functional behaviors were found in H1 and HNL4, followed by HNL3, HNL2, HNL1, and H2. This hierarchical order was also valid for mechanical properties. The prominent hydrogels in terms of essential oil delivery throughout the simulated gastrointestinal tract were HNL2, HNL3, and HNL4. To sum up, findings showed the necessity of mediators such as maltodextrin in the establishment of such systems.
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- Bulent Basyigit
- Food Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Harran University, 63000 Sanliurfa, Turkey
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Chan K, Zinchenko A. Templating of catalytic gold and silver nanoparticles by waste plastic PET-derived hydrogel playing a dual role of a reductant and a matrix. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 164:20-28. [PMID: 37185066 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The progressive accumulation of discarded plastic in the environment demands further development of waste management of plastic waste and conversion technologies of such waste to value-added materials. Recently, the conversion of plastic waste to functional materials via chemical recycling has attracted considerable attention. In this report, plastic waste (PET) was utilized for the preparation of a hydrogel-based catalyst via a cross-linking reaction of PET-derived oligo(terephthalamide)s followed by the electroless metallization. The polymeric matrix of PET-derived hydrogel plays multiple roles of (i) an adsorption media for noble metal ions such as Au3+ and Ag+, (ii) a reducing agent of Au3+ and Ag+ ions to Au0 and Ag0, and (iii) a matrix for the controlled growth of Au and Ag nanoparticles (AuNPs and AgNPs). The obtained hybrid hydrogels after metallization contained well-dispersed AuNPs and AgNPs of 6.1 ± 3.7 nm or 6.1 ± 1.4 nm size, respectively. The catalytic activities of the hybrid hydrogels with metal nanoparticles were studied in a model system of p-nitrophenol reduction in an aqueous solution. The hybrid materials of both Au@hydrogel and Ag@hydrogel were catalytically active for the reduction of p-nitrophenol, obeying the first-order kinetics. Importantly, the AuNPs or AgNPs in the hydrogel matrix preserved the original catalytic activity after multiple p-nitrophenol reduction reactions, showing a promising reusability of the catalysts. The proposed here approach aims to broaden the scope of conversion routes of plastic waste to value-added materials as well as to develop new types of polymeric matrices for templating and growth of metal nanoparticles for catalytic applications.
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- Kayee Chan
- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan.
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Ye R, Liu S, Zhu W, Li Y, Huang L, Zhang G, Zhang Y. Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Biomedical Application of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2482. [PMID: 37299281 PMCID: PMC10255636 DOI: 10.3390/polym15112482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The prospective applications of chitosan-based hydrogels (CBHs), a category of biocompatible and biodegradable materials, in biomedical disciplines such as tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, and biosensing have garnered great interest. The synthesis and characterization processes used to create CBHs play a significant role in determining their characteristics and effectiveness. The qualities of CBHs might be greatly influenced by tailoring the manufacturing method to get certain traits, including porosity, swelling, mechanical strength, and bioactivity. Additionally, characterization methods aid in gaining access to the microstructures and properties of CBHs. Herein, this review provides a comprehensive assessment of the state-of-the-art with a focus on the affiliation between particular properties and domains in biomedicine. Moreover, this review highlights the beneficial properties and wide application of stimuli-responsive CBHs. The main obstacles and prospects for the future of CBH development for biomedical applications are also covered in this review.
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- Ruixi Ye
- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
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- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
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- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
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- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education & Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, 299 Bayi Road, Wuhan 430072, China;
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- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; (R.Y.); (S.L.); (W.Z.); (Y.L.); (G.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
- Zhenjiang Zhongnong Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Zhenjiang 212121, China
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Yao H, Wang C, Zhang Y, Wan Y, Min Q. Manufacture of Bilayered Composite Hydrogels with Strong, Elastic, and Tough Properties for Osteochondral Repair Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8020203. [PMID: 37218789 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Layered composite hydrogels have been considered attractive materials for use in osteochondral repair and regeneration. These hydrogel materials should be mechanically strong, elastic, and tough besides fulfilling some basic requirements such as biocompatibility and biodegradability. A novel type of bilayered composite hydrogel with multi-network structures and well-defined injectability was thus developed for osteochondral tissue engineering using chitosan (CH), hyaluronic acid (HA), silk fibroin (SF), CH nanoparticles (NPs), and amino-functionalized mesoporous bioglass (ABG) NPs. CH was combined with HA and CH NPs to build the chondral phase of the bilayered hydrogel, and CH, SF, and ABG NPs were used together to construct the subchondral phase of the bilayer hydrogel. Rheological measurements showed that the optimally achieved gels assigned to the chondral and subchondral layers had their elastic moduli of around 6.5 and 9.9 kPa, respectively, with elastic modulus/viscous modulus ratios higher than 36, indicating that they behaved like strong gels. Compressive measurements further demonstrated that the bilayered hydrogel with an optimally formulated composition had strong, elastic, and tough characteristics. Cell culture revealed that the bilayered hydrogel had the capacity to support the in-growth of chondrocytes in the chondral phase and osteoblasts in the subchondral phase. Results suggest that the bilayered composite hydrogel can act as an injective biomaterial for osteochondral repair applications.
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- Hui Yao
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
- Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
- Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
- Hubei Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine of South Hubei Province, Xianning 437100, China
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Amiri S, Vatanpour V, He T. Antifouling thin-film nanocomposite NF membrane with polyvinyl alcohol-sodium alginate-graphene oxide nanocomposite hydrogel coated layer for As(III) removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 322:138159. [PMID: 36812992 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138159] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Removal of As(III) from the polluted waters is a challenge. It should be oxidized to As(V) for increasing its rejection by RO membranes. However, in this research, As (III) is directly removed by a high permeable and antifouling membrane prepared through the surface coating and in-situ crosslinking procedure of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium alginate (SA) as coating materials containing graphene oxide as a hydrophilic additive on a polysulfone support with glutaraldehyde (GA) chemical crosslinking agent. The properties of the prepared membranes were evaluated through contact angle, zeta potential, ATR-FTIR, SEM, and AFM. The addition of GO in the polymeric networks of SA and PVA hydrogel coating layers led to a better hydrophilicity and a smoother surface and a higher negative surface charge resulted in improvment of permeability and rejection of membranes. Among the prepared hydrogel-coated modified membranes, SA-GO/PSf indicated the highest pure water permeability (15.8 L m-2 h-1 bar-1) and BSA permeability (9.57 L m-2 h-1 bar-1), respectively. The best desalination performance (NaCl, MgSO4, and Na2SO4 rejections of 60.0%, 74.5%, and 92.0%, respectively) and As(III) removal (88.4%) along with satisfactory stability and reusability in cyclic continuous filtration was reported for PVA-SA-GO membrane. In addition, the PVA-SA-GO membrane indicated improved fouling resistance toward BSA foulant with the lowest flux decline of 7%.
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- Saba Amiri
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran; National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Separation Technologies, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
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Slavkova M, Tzankov B, Popova T, Voycheva C. Gel Formulations for Topical Treatment of Skin Cancer: A Review. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050352. [PMID: 37232944 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Skin cancer, with all its variations, is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Chemotherapy by topical application is an attractive strategy because of the ease of application and non-invasiveness. At the same time, the delivery of antineoplastic agents through the skin is difficult because of their challenging physicochemical properties (solubility, ionization, molecular weight, melting point) and the barrier function of the stratum corneum. Various approaches have been applied in order to improve drug penetration, retention, and efficacy. This systematic review aims at identifying the most commonly used techniques for topical drug delivery by means of gel-based topical formulations in skin cancer treatment. The excipients used, the preparation approaches, and the methods characterizing gels are discussed in brief. The safety aspects are also highlighted. The combinatorial formulation of nanocarrier-loaded gels is also reviewed from the perspective of improving drug delivery characteristics. Some limitations and drawbacks in the identified strategies are also outlined and considered within the future scope of topical chemotherapy.
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- Marta Slavkova
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Li Y, Liu H, Ding Y, Li W, Zhang Y, Luo S, Xiang Q. The Use of Hydrogel-Based Materials for Radioprotection. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040301. [PMID: 37102914 PMCID: PMC10137482 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Major causes of the radiation-induced disease include nuclear accidents, war-related nuclear explosions, and clinical radiotherapy. While certain radioprotective drug or bioactive compounds have been utilized to protect against radiation-induced damage in preclinical and clinical settings, these strategies are hampered by poor efficacy and limited utilization. Hydrogel-based materials are effective carriers capable of enhancing the bioavailability of compounds loaded therein. As they exhibit tunable performance and excellent biocompatibility, hydrogels represent promising tools for the design of novel radioprotective therapeutic strategies. This review provides an overview of common approaches to radioprotective hydrogel preparation, followed by a discussion of the pathogenesis of radiation-induced disease and the current states of research focused on using hydrogels to protect against these diseases. These findings ultimately provide a foundation for discussions of the challenges and future prospects associated with the use of radioprotective hydrogels.
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- Yang Li
- Center of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Center of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Center of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Center of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Center of Emergency, First Affiliated Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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Tan J, Luo Y, Guo Y, Zhou Y, Liao X, Li D, Lai X, Liu Y. Development of alginate-based hydrogels: Crosslinking strategies and biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124275. [PMID: 37011751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels have drawn much concern in the biomedical fields. Among them, alginate, a natural polyanionic polysaccharide, has become one of the research hotspots, because of its abundant source, biodegradability, biocompatibility, solubility, modification flexibility, and other characteristics or physiological functions. Recently, through adopting various physical or chemical crosslinking strategies, selecting suitable crosslinking or modification reagents, precisely controlling the reaction conditions, or introducing organic or inorganic functional materials, a variety of alginate-based hydrogels with excellent performance have been continuously developed, considerably expanding the breadth and depth of their applications. Here, various crosslinking strategies in the preparation of alginate-based hydrogels are comprehensively introduced. The representative application progress of alginate-based hydrogels in drug carrier, wound dressing and tissue engineering is also summarized. Meanwhile, the application prospects, challenges and development trends of alginate-based hydrogels are discussed. It is expected to provide guidance and reference for the further development of alginate-based hydrogels.
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Luo Y, Tan J, Zhou Y, Guo Y, Liao X, He L, Li D, Li X, Liu Y. From crosslinking strategies to biomedical applications of hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123308. [PMID: 36669634 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is not only a natural anionic polysaccharide with excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and moisturizing effect, but also an essential factor that can affect angiogenesis, inflammation, cell behavior, which has a wide range of applications in the biomedical field. Among them, HA-based hydrogels formed by various physical or chemical crosslinking strategies are particularly striking. They not only retain the physiological function of HA, but also have the skeleton function of hydrogel, which further expands the application of HA. However, HA-based natural hydrogels generally have problems such as insufficient mechanical strength and susceptibility to degradation by hyaluronidase, which limits their application to a certain extent. To solve such problems, researchers have prepared a variety of HA-based multifunctional hydrogels with remarkable properties in recent years by adopting various structural modification methods or novel crosslinking strategies, as well as introducing functionally reactive molecules or moieties, which have extended the application scope. This manuscript systematically introduced common crosslinking strategies of HA-based hydrogels and highlighted the development of novel HA-based hydrogels in anticancer drug delivery, cartilage repair, three-dimensional cell culture, skin dressing and other fields. We hope to provide some references for the subsequent development of HA-based hydrogels in the biomedical field.
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- Yuning Luo
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmacology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Wang S, Huang W, Feng Z, Tian X, Wang D, Rao L, Tan M, Roongsawang N, Song H, Jiang W, Bai W. Laccase-mediated formation of hydrogels based on silk-elastin-like protein polymers with ultra-high molecular weight. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123239. [PMID: 36641025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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As artificial extracellular matrix-like materials, silk-elastin-like protein (SELP) hydrogels, with excellent mechanical properties, high tunability, favorable biocompatibility, and controlled degradability, have become an important candidate in biomedical materials. In this study, SELP is composed of silk-like (GAGAGS) and elastin-like (GXGVP) tandem repeats, in which X residues are set as tyrosine and lysine. Furthermore, SELP polymers are prepared via SpyTag/SpyCatcher. To explore a gentler and more efficient enzymatic crosslinking method, an innovative method was invented to apply laccase to catalyze the formation of SELP hydrogels. Gelation could be successfully achieved in 2-5 min . SELP hydrogels mediated by laccase had the characteristic of low swelling rate, which could maintain a relatively stable shape even when immersed in water, and hence had the potential to be further developed into injectable biomaterials. Additionally, SELP hydrogels cross-linked by laccase showed excellent biocompatibility verified by L929 and HEK 293 T cells with cell viability >93.8 %. SELP hydrogels also exhibit good properties in sustained drug release and cell encapsulation in vitro. This study demonstrates a novel method to construct SELP hydrogels with excellent biocompatibility and expands the possibility of SELP-based material applications in biomedical fields.
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- Sijia Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 1038 Dagu Nanlu, Hexi District, Tianjin, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Thailand Science Park, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; National Center of Technology Innovation for Synthetic Biology, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Biology for Low-carbon Manufacturing, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 32 West 7th Avenue, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin 300308, China.
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Cui M, Zhan T, Yang J, Dang H, Yang G, Han H, Liu L, Xu Y. Droplet Generation, Vitrification, and Warming for Cell Cryopreservation: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1151-1163. [PMID: 36744931 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01087] [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] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cryopreservation is currently a key step in translational medicine that could provide new ideas for clinical applications in reproductive medicine, regenerative medicine, and cell therapy. With the advantages of a low concentration of cryoprotectant, fast cooling rate, and easy operation, droplet-based printing for vitrification has received wide attention in the field of cryopreservation. This review summarizes the droplet generation, vitrification, and warming method. Droplet generation techniques such as inkjet printing, microvalve printing, and acoustic printing have been applied in the field of cryopreservation. Droplet vitrification includes direct contact with liquid nitrogen vitrification and droplet solid surface vitrification. The limitations of droplet vitrification (liquid nitrogen contamination, droplet evaporation, gas film inhibition of heat transfer, frosting) and solutions are discussed. Furthermore, a comparison of the external physical field warming method with the conventional water bath method revealed that better applications can be achieved in automated rapid warming of microdroplets. The combination of droplet vitrification technology and external physical field warming technology is expected to enable high-throughput and automated cryopreservation, which has a promising future in biomedicine and regenerative medicine.
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- Mengdong Cui
- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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S A Bento C, Gaspar MC, Coimbra P, de Sousa HC, E M Braga M. A review of conventional and emerging technologies for hydrogels sterilization. Int J Pharm 2023; 634:122671. [PMID: 36736965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Hydrogels are extensively used in the biomedical field, as drug delivery systems, wound dressings, contact lenses or as scaffolds for tissue engineering. Due to their polymeric nature and the presence of high amounts of water in their structure, hydrogels generally present high sensitivity to terminal sterilization. The establishment of an efficient sterilization protocol that does not compromise the functional properties of the hydrogels is one of the challenges faced by researchers when developing a hydrogel for a specific application. Yet, until very recently this aspect was largely ignored in the literature. The present paper reviews the state of literature concerning hydrogels sterilization, compiling the main findings. Conventional terminal sterilization methods (heat sterilization, radiation sterilization, and gas sterilization) as well as emerging sterilization techniques (ozone, supercritical carbon dioxide) are covered. Considerations about aseptic processing are also included. Additionally, and as a framework, hydrogels' polymeric materials, types of networks, and main biomedical applications are summarily described.
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- Cristiana S A Bento
- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Pei YY, Wang JT, Yuan L, Luo Y, Niu XY, Rong X, Jin L, Li QF. Multicolor, injectable BSA-based lanthanide luminescent hydrogels with biodegradability. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123865. [PMID: 36870662 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123865] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Protein hydrogels have attracted increasing attention because of their excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, but frequently suffer from the single structures and functions. As a combination of luminescent materials and biomaterials, multifunctional protein luminescent hydrogels can exhibit wider applications in various fields. Herein, we report a novel, multicolor tunable, injectable, and biodegradable protein-based lanthanide luminescent hydrogel. In this work, urea was utilized to denature BSA to expose disulfide bonds, and tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) was employed to break the disulfide bonds in BSA to generate free thiols. A part of free thiols in BSA rearranged into disulfide bonds to form a crosslinked network. In addition, lanthanide complexes (Ln(4-VDPA)3), containing multiple active reaction sites, could react with the remaining thiols in BSA to form the second crosslinked network. The whole process avoids the use of nonenvironmentally friendly photoinitiators and free radical initiators. The rheological properties and structure of hydrogels were investigated, and the luminescent performances of hydrogels were studied in detail. Finally, the injectability and biodegradability of hydrogels were verified. This work will provide a feasible strategy for the design and fabrication of multifunctional protein luminescent hydrogels, which may have further applications in biomedicine, optoelectronics, and information technology.
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- Ying-Ying Pei
- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, International Joint Research Laboratory for Biomedical Nanomaterials of Henan, Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou 466001, PR China.
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Tian B, Liu J. Smart stimuli-responsive chitosan hydrogel for drug delivery: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123902. [PMID: 36871689 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Smart stimuli-responsive materials can respond to different signals (pH, temperature, light, electricity, etc.), and they have become a hot research topic for drug delivery. As a polysaccharide polymer with excellent biocompatibility, chitosan can be obtained from diverse natural sources. Chitosan hydrogels with different stimuli-response capabilities are widely applied in the drug delivery field. This review highlights and discusses the research progress on chitosan hydrogels concerning their stimuli-responsive capabilities. The feature of various stimuli-responsive kinds of hydrogels is outlined, and their potential use of drug delivery is summarized. Furthermore, the questions and future development chances of stimuli-responsive chitosan hydrogels are analyzed by comparing the current published literature, and the directions for the intelligent development of chitosan hydrogels are discussed.
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- Bingren Tian
- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China; Key Laboratory of Ningxia Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao 999078, Macau SAR, China.
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Lu J, Wang W, Xu Z, Zhang P, Gu J, Xu Z, Xi J, Fan L. CaCO 3-assistant synthesis of pH/near-infrared light-responsive and injectable sodium alginate hydrogels for melanoma synergistic treatment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:657-667. [PMID: 36473356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Melanoma is an aggressive tumor located in skin with high rates of recurrence and metastasis. Due to the limited traditional therapies, the development of novel strategies against melanoma is urgently quested. To reduce the side effects of traditional administration ways and amplify the killing effect, an injectable sodium alginate (SA)-based hydrogels were developed, in which CaCO3/polydopamine nanoparticles (CaCO3/PDA NPs) were embedded for the synergistic photothermal/calcium ions interference therapy of melanoma. In the study, the formation conditions and mechanical properties of CaCO3/PDA-SA hydrogels were characterized, and their antitumor efficiency and mechanism against mouse melanoma cells were investigated. Wheninjectedintratumorally, CaCO3/PDA-SA fluid was converted into hydrogel in situ through the interaction of pH-sensitive released Ca2+ and alginate chains, which increased the retention time of photothermal agents (CaCO3/PDA NPs) at tumor sites and thereby was more conducive to produce hyperthermia via photothermal conversion to combat melanoma. Moreover, in acidic tumor microenvironment, the residual CaCO3/PDA NPs in hydrogels continuously decomposed and released Ca2+ to destroy the Ca2+ buffering capacity and evoke the mitochondrial Ca2+-overloading, resulting in the inhibition of adenosine triphosphate production to accelerate cell death. Notably, besides the heat elevation, the near-infrared light (NIR) irradiation would further enhance the release of Ca2+ to promote the Ca2+-involved cell death. Therefore, a pH/NIR-responsive and injectable SA-based hydrogels were successfully established and showed enhanced treatment efficacy of melanoma through the synergism of photothermal therapy and calcium ions interference therapy.
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- Jianxiu Lu
- School of Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou 225009, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China.
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Laurano R, Boffito M, Cassino C, Midei L, Pappalardo R, Chiono V, Ciardelli G. Thiol-Ene Photo-Click Hydrogels with Tunable Mechanical Properties Resulting from the Exposure of Different -Ene Moieties through a Green Chemistry. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2024. [PMID: 36903139 PMCID: PMC10004734 DOI: 10.3390/ma16052024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Temperature and light responsiveness are widely exploited stimuli to tune the physico-chemical properties of double network hydrogels. In this work, new amphiphilic poly(ether urethane)s bearing photo-sensitive moieties (i.e., thiol, acrylate and norbornene functionalities) were engineered by exploiting the versatility of poly(urethane) chemistry and carbodiimide-mediated green functionalization procedures. Polymers were synthesized according to optimized protocols maximizing photo-sensitive group grafting while preserving their functionality (approx. 1.0 × 1019, 2.6 × 1019 and 8.1 × 1017 thiol, acrylate and norbornene groups/gpolymer), and exploited to prepare thermo- and Vis-light-responsive thiol-ene photo-click hydrogels (18% w/v, 1:1 thiol:ene molar ratio). Green light-induced photo-curing allowed the achievement of a much more developed gel state with improved resistance to deformation (ca. 60% increase in critical deformation, γL). Triethanolamine addition as co-initiator to thiol-acrylate hydrogels improved the photo-click reaction (i.e., achievement of a better-developed gel state). Differently, L-tyrosine addition to thiol-norbornene solutions slightly hindered cross-linking, resulting in less developed gels with worse mechanical performances (~62% γL decrease). In their optimized composition, thiol-norbornene formulations resulted in prevalent elastic behavior at lower frequency compared to thiol-acrylate gels due to the formation of purely bio-orthogonal instead of heterogeneous gel networks. Our findings highlight that exploiting the same thiol-ene photo-click chemistry, a fine tuning of the gel properties is possible by reacting specific functional groups.
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- Rossella Laurano
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi di Torino, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy
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Rashid N, Khalid SH, Ullah Khan I, Chauhdary Z, Mahmood H, Saleem A, Umair M, Asghar S. Curcumin-Loaded Bioactive Polymer Composite Film of PVA/Gelatin/Tannic Acid Downregulates the Pro-inflammatory Cytokines to Expedite Healing of Full-Thickness Wounds. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:7575-7586. [PMID: 36872957 PMCID: PMC9979366 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Curcumin (Cur) entrapped poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/gelatin composite films were prepared by cross-linking with tannic acid (TA) as bioactive dressings for rapid wound closure. Films were evaluated for mechanical strength, swelling index, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), film solubility, and in-vitro drug release studies. SEM revealed uniform and smooth surfaces of blank (PG9) and Cur-loaded composite films (PGC4). PGC4 exhibited excellent mechanical strength (tensile strength (TS) and Young's modulus (YM) were 32.83 and 0.55 MPa, respectively), swelling ability (600-800% at pH 5.4, 7.4, and 9), WVTR (2003 ± 26), and film solubility (27.06 ± 2.0). Sustained release (81%) of the encapsulated payload was also observed for 72 h. The antioxidant activity determined by DPPH free radical scavenging showed that the PGC4 possessed strong % inhibition. The PGC4 formulation displayed higher antibacterial potential against S. aureus (14.55 mm zone of inhibition) and E. coli (13.00 mm zone of inhibition) compared to blank and positive control by the agar well diffusion method. An in-vivo wound healing study was carried out on rats using a full-thickness excisional wound model. Wounds treated with PGC4 showed very rapid healing about 93% in just 10 days post wounding as compared to 82.75% by Cur cream and 80.90% by PG9. Furthermore, histopathological studies showed ordered collagen deposition and angiogenesis along with fibroblast formation. PGC4 also exerted a strong anti-inflammatory effect by downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6 were lowered by 76% and 68% as compared to the untreated group, respectively). Therefore, Cur-loaded composite films can be an ideal delivery system for effective wound healing.
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- Nida Rashid
- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Luiz MT, di Filippo LD, Dutra JAP, Viegas JSR, Silvestre ALP, Anselmi C, Duarte JL, Calixto GMF, Chorilli M. New Technological Approaches for Dental Caries Treatment: From Liquid Crystalline Systems to Nanocarriers. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030762. [PMID: 36986624 PMCID: PMC10054708 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Dental caries is the most common oral disease, with high prevalence rates in adolescents and low-income and lower-middle-income countries. This disease originates from acid production by bacteria, leading to demineralization of the dental enamel and the formation of cavities. The treatment of caries remains a global challenge and the development of effective drug delivery systems is a potential strategy. In this context, different drug delivery systems have been investigated to remove oral biofilms and remineralize dental enamel. For a successful application of these systems, it is necessary that they remain adhered to the surfaces of the teeth to allow enough time for the removal of biofilms and enamel remineralization, thus, the use of mucoadhesive systems is highly encouraged. Among the systems used for this purpose, liquid crystalline systems, polymer-based nanoparticles, lipid-based nanoparticles, and inorganic nanoparticles have demonstrated great potential for preventing and treating dental caries through their own antimicrobial and remineralization properties or through delivering drugs. Therefore, the present review addresses the main drug delivery systems investigated in the treatment and prevention of dental caries.
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- Marcela Tavares Luiz
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-16-3301-6998
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Leyva-Jiménez FJ, Oliver-Simancas R, Castangia I, Rodríguez-García AM, Alañón ME. Comprehensive review of natural based hydrogels as an upcoming trend for food packing. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Qin T, Huang X, Zhang Q, Chen F, Zhu J, Ding Y. Hemostatic effects of FmocF-ADP hydrogel consisted of Fmoc-Phenylalanine and ADP. Amino Acids 2023; 55:499-507. [PMID: 36715768 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03243-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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During trauma and surgery, bleeding is a major concern. One of the crucial strategies for hemostasis is the use of biological hemostatic material. Herein, we reported an amino acid-based hydrogel FmocF-ADP hydrogel, which consisted of N-[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy) carbonyl]-3-phenyl-L-alanine (FmocF) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) sodium solution. The hydrogel was created by FmocF self-assembling to nanofiber in ADP sodium solution and then cross-linking to hydrogel. FmocF-ADP hydrogel showed good in vitro coagulation activity as measured by whole blood clotting assays, platelet clotting assays, platelet activation assays, and platelet adhesion assays. Further, it was noted to reveal an exceptional in vivo hemostatic effect in a mouse liver bleeding model. Together with the previous report of the good biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity of FmocF hydrogel, our study would extend the biomedical application of FmocF hydrogel. In conclusion, the present study would provide a constructive strategy for the development of new antimicrobial and hemostatic materials or develop a potential hemostatic material.
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- Tiansheng Qin
- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Gansu Provincial Hospital), West Donggang Road 204, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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Babanejad N, Mfoafo K, Thumma A, Omidi Y, Omidian H. Advances in cryostructures and their applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical products. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04683-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Wang QQ, Tan C, Qin G, Yao SK. Promising Clinical Applications of Hydrogels Associated With Precise Cancer Treatment: A Review. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2023; 22:15330338221150322. [PMID: 36604973 PMCID: PMC9829993 DOI: 10.1177/15330338221150322] [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] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal cancer is one of the most malignant tumors with high morbidity and mortality, especially colorectal cancer, which has become the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Targeted drug treatment and precise endoscopic resection can significantly improve the overall survival rate and greatly extend the life span. Promising biomedical applications of hydrogels would represent hopeful therapeutic alternatives for patients with different kinds of diseases, particularly providing precise therapy for cancer patients. Although the intersection field of material science and biomedical science has made tremendous advances, major challenges remain. In this review, the application of hydrogel-based technology in cancer precision medicine is the focus of attention, which is the development trend of multidisciplinary cooperation in the future. First, we provide the current clinical landscape of hydrogel applications, and then we highlight precision oncology, including personalized drug treatment and accurate endoscopic intervention. Finally, we discuss major challenges for their clinical translation that have not yet been overcome and future perspectives on cancer precision medicine.
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- Qian-qian Wang
- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical
Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical
Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship
Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship
Hospital, Beijing, China,Shu-kun Yao, Department of
Gastroenterology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, 2nd Yinghua East Road,
Beijing, China.
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Type-A Gelatin-Based Hydrogel Infiltration and Degradation in Titanium Foams as a Potential Method for Localised Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15020275. [PMID: 36679157 PMCID: PMC9866200 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020275] [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: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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A gelatin-based hydrogel was infiltrated and degraded-released in two different titanium foams with porosities of 30 and 60 vol.% (Ti30 and Ti60 foams) and fabricated by the space holder technique to evaluate its potential to act as an innovative, alternative, and localised method to introduce both active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and growth factors, such as morphogens, required after bone-tissue replacement surgeries. In addition, the kinetic behaviour was studied for both infiltration and degradation-release processes. A higher infiltration rate was observed in the Ti60 foam. The maximum infiltration hydrogel was achieved for the Ti30 and Ti60 foams after 120 min and 75 min, respectively. Further, both processes followed a Lucas-Washburn theoretical behaviour, typical for the infiltration of a fluid by capillarity in porous channels. Regarding the subsequent degradation-release process, both systems showed similar exponential degradation performance, with the full release from Ti60 foam (80 min), versus 45 min for Ti30, due to the greater interconnected porosity open to the surface of the Ti60 foam in comparison with the Ti30 foam. In addition, the optimal biocompatibility of the hydrogel was confirmed, with the total absence of cytotoxicity and the promotion of cell growth in the fibroblast cells evaluated.
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Rodríguez CF, Andrade-Pérez V, Vargas MC, Mantilla-Orozco A, Osma JF, Reyes LH, Cruz JC. Breaking the clean room barrier: exploring low-cost alternatives for microfluidic devices. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1176557. [PMID: 37180035 PMCID: PMC10172592 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1176557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Microfluidics is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses both science and engineering, which aims to design and fabricate devices capable of manipulating extremely low volumes of fluids on a microscale level. The central objective of microfluidics is to provide high precision and accuracy while using minimal reagents and equipment. The benefits of this approach include greater control over experimental conditions, faster analysis, and improved experimental reproducibility. Microfluidic devices, also known as labs-on-a-chip (LOCs), have emerged as potential instruments for optimizing operations and decreasing costs in various of industries, including pharmaceutical, medical, food, and cosmetics. However, the high price of conventional prototypes for LOCs devices, generated in clean room facilities, has increased the demand for inexpensive alternatives. Polymers, paper, and hydrogels are some of the materials that can be utilized to create the inexpensive microfluidic devices covered in this article. In addition, we highlighted different manufacturing techniques, such as soft lithography, laser plotting, and 3D printing, that are suitable for creating LOCs. The selection of materials and fabrication techniques will depend on the specific requirements and applications of each individual LOC. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the numerous alternatives for the development of low-cost LOCs to service industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and biomedicine.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Luis H. Reyes, ; Juan C. Cruz,
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Luis H. Reyes, ; Juan C. Cruz,
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Younas F, Zaman M, Aman W, Farooq U, Raja MAG, Amjad MW. Thiolated Polymeric Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications: A Review. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:3172-3186. [PMID: 37622704 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666230825100859] [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: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Hydrogels are a three-dimensional (3D) network of hydrophilic polymers. The physical and chemical crosslinking of polymeric chains maintains the structure of the hydrogels even when they are swollen in water. They can be modified with thiol by thiol epoxy, thiol-ene, thiol-disulfide, or thiol-one reactions. Their application as a matrix for protein and drug delivery, cellular immobilization, regenerative medicine, and scaffolds for tissue engineering was initiated in the early 21st century. This review focuses on the ingredients, classification techniques, and applications of hydrogels, types of thiolation by different thiol-reducing agents, along with their mechanisms. In this study, different applications for polymers used in thiolated hydrogels, including dextran, gelatin, polyethylene glycol (PEG), cyclodextrins, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, poloxamer, polygalacturonic acid, pectin, carrageenan gum, arabinoxylan, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), gellan gum, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are reviewed.
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- Farhan Younas
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, Blood and Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PA 15213, USA
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Li Z, LeBlanc J, Kumar H, Zhang H, Yang W, He X, Lu Q, Van Humbeck J, Kim K, Hu J. Super-Anti-Freezing, Tough and Adhesive Titanium Carbide and L-Ornithine-Enhanced Hydrogels. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Zhou Y, Yang Y, Liu R, Zhou Q, Lu H, Zhang W. Research Progress of Polydopamine Hydrogel in the Prevention and Treatment of Oral Diseases. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2623-2645. [PMID: 37213351 PMCID: PMC10199686 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s407044] [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: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Oral diseases represent one of the most prevalent diseases globally and are associated with serious health and economic burdens, greatly altering the quality of life of affected individuals. Various biomaterials play important roles in the treatment of oral diseases. To some extent, the development of biomaterials has promoted progress in clinically available oral medicines. Hydrogels have unique tunable advantages that make them useful in the next generation of regenerative strategies and have been widely applied in both oral soft and hard tissues repair. However, most hydrogels lack self-adhesive properties, which may result in low repair efficacy. Polydopamine (PDA), the primary adhesive component, has attracted increasing attention in recent years. PDA-modified hydrogels exhibit reliable and suitable adherence to tissues and easily integrate into tissues to promote repair efficiency. This paper reviews the latest research progress on PDA hydrogels and elaborates on the mechanism of the reaction between PDA functional groups and hydrogels, and summarizes the biological properties and the applications of PDA hydrogels in the prevention and treatment of the field of oral diseases. It is also proposed that in future research we should simulate the complex microenvironment of the oral cavity as much as possible, coordinate and plan various biological events rationally, and realize the translation from scientific research to clinical practice.
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- Yuqi Zhou
- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Haixia Lu, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Wenjie Zhang, Department of Prosthodontics, Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Wang X, Li X, Wang B, Chen J, Zhang L, Zhang K, He M, Xue Y, Yang G. Preparation of Salt-Induced Ultra-Stretchable Nanocellulose Composite Hydrogel for Self-Powered Sensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:nano13010157. [PMID: 36616068 PMCID: PMC9823758 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Hydrogels have attracted much attraction for promising flexible electronics due to the versatile tunability of the properties. However, there is still a big obstacle to balance between the multi-properties and performance of wearable electronics. Herein, we propose a salt-percolated nanocellulose composite hydrogel which was fabricated via radical polymerization with acrylic acid as polymer networks (NaCl-CNCs-PAA). CNCs were utilized as a reinforcing agent to enhance the mechanical properties of the hydrogel. Moreover, the abundant hydroxyl groups endow the hydrogel with noncovalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, and the robustness of the hydrogel was thus improved. NaCl incorporation induced the electrostatic interaction between CNCs and PAA polymer blocks, thus facilitating the improvement of the stretchability of the hydrogel. The as-obtained hydrogel exhibited excellent stretchability, ionic conductivity, mechanical robustness and anti-freezing properties, making it suitable for self-powered sensing applications. A single-mode triboelectric nanogenerator (C-TENG) was fabricated by utilizing the composite hydrogel as electrodes. This C-TENG could effectively convert biomechanical energy to electricity (89.2 V, 1.8 µA, 32.1 nC, and the max power density of 60.8 mW m-2 at 1.5 Hz.) Moreover, the composite hydrogel was applied for strain sensing to detect human motions. The nanocellulose composite hydrogel can achieve the application as a power supply in integrated sensing systems and as a strain sensor for human motion detection.
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- Xiaofa Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Correspondence: (B.W.); (J.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
- Correspondence: (B.W.); (J.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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Farasati Far B, Naimi-Jamal MR, Safaei M, Zarei K, Moradi M, Yazdani Nezhad H. A Review on Biomedical Application of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels with a Focus on Drug Delivery Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245432. [PMID: 36559799 PMCID: PMC9784417 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Over the last years of research on drug delivery systems (DDSs), natural polymer-based hydrogels have shown many scientific advances due to their intrinsic properties and a wide variety of potential applications. While drug efficacy and cytotoxicity play a key role, adopting a proper DDS is crucial to preserve the drug along the route of administration and possess desired therapeutic effect at the targeted site. Thus, drug delivery technology can be used to overcome the difficulties of maintaining drugs at a physiologically related serum concentration for prolonged periods. Due to their outstanding biocompatibility, polysaccharides have been thoroughly researched as a biological material for DDS advancement. To formulate a modified DDS, polysaccharides can cross-link with different molecules, resulting in hydrogels. According to our recent findings, targeted drug delivery at a certain spot occurs due to external stimulation such as temperature, pH, glucose, or light. As an adjustable biomedical device, the hydrogel has tremendous potential for nanotech applications in involved health areas such as pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering. An overview of hydrogel characteristics and functionalities is provided in this review. We focus on discussing the various kinds of hydrogel-based systems on their potential for effectively delivering drugs that are made of polysaccharides.
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- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta 99628, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, City University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
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Chen IC, Su CY, Chen PY, Hoang TC, Tsou YS, Fang HW. Investigation and Characterization of Factors Affecting Rheological Properties of Poloxamer-Based Thermo-Sensitive Hydrogel. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245353. [PMID: 36559720 PMCID: PMC9781578 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Poloxamers are negatively temperature-sensitive hydrogels and their hydrophilic groups interact with water molecules at lower temperatures (liquid phase) while their hydrophobic groups interact more strongly with increases in temperature causing gelation. To investigate the factors affecting the rheological properties of poloxamers, various parameters including different poloxamer P407 concentrations, poloxamers P407/P188 blending ratios and additives were examined. The results presented a clear trend of decreasing gelling temperature/time when P407 was at higher concentrations. Moreover, the addition of P188 enhanced the gelling temperature regardless of poloxamer concentration. Polysaccharides and their derivatives have been widely used as components of hydrogel and we found that alginic acid (AA) or carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) reduced the gelling temperature of poloxamers. In addition, AA-containing poloxamer promoted cell proliferation and both AA -and CMC-containing poloxamer hydrogels reduced cell migration. This study investigated the intriguing characteristics of poloxamer-based hydrogel, providing useful information to compounding an ideal and desired thermo-sensitive hydrogel for further potential clinical applications such as development of sprayable anti-adhesive barrier, wound-healing dressings or injectable drug-delivery system for cartilage repair.
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- I-Cheng Chen
- Accelerator for Happiness and Health Industry, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Biotegy Vietnam Company Limited, No. 23, Alley 48, Tho Lao Street, Dong Mac Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi City 11609, Vietnam
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Taipei Neuroscience Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- The Ph.D. Program for Neural Regenerative Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and National Health Research Institutes, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Accelerator for Happiness and Health Industry, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, No. 35, Keyan Road, Zhunan Town, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2771-2171 (ext. 2521)
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Qi Y, Zhang S, He Y, Ou S, Yang Y, Qu Y, Li J, Lian W, Li G, Tian J, Xu C. A cell adhesion-promoting multi-network 3D printing bio-ink based on natural polysaccharide hydrogel. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1070566. [PMID: 36518197 PMCID: PMC9742276 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1070566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Due to its high biosafety, gellan gum (GG) hydrogel, a naturally occurring polysaccharide released by microorganisms, is frequently utilized in food and pharmaceuticals. In recent years, like GG, natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels have become increasingly popular in 3D-printed biomedical engineering because of their simplicity of processing, considerable shear thinning characteristic, and minimal pH dependence. To mitigate the negative effects of the GG's high biological inertia, poor cell adhesion, single cross-linked network, and high brittleness. Mesoporous silica nanospheres (MMSN) and Aldehyde-based methacrylated hyaluronic acid (AHAMA) were combined to sulfhydrated GG (TGG) to create a multi-network AHAMA/TGG/MMSN hydrogel in this study. For this composite hydrogel system, the multi-component offers several crosslinking networks: the double bond in AHAMA can be photocrosslinked by activating the photoinitiator, aldehyde groups on its side chain can create Schiff base bonds with MMSN, while TGG can self-curing at room temperature. The AHAMA/TGG/MMSN hydrogel, with a mass ratio of 2:6:1, exhibits good cell adhesion, high strength and elasticity, and great printability. We believe that this innovative multi-network hydrogel has potential uses in tissue regeneration and biomedical engineering.
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- Yong Qi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Institute of Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Information, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Iconography, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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