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Chen Y, Dai L, Shi K, Pan M, Yuan L, Qian Z. Cabazitaxel-Loaded Thermosensitive Hydrogel System for Suppressed Orthotopic Colorectal Cancer and Liver Metastasis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404800. [PMID: 38934894 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The treatment of colorectal cancer is always a major challenge in the field of cancer research. The number of estimated new cases of colorectal cancer worldwide in 2020 is 1 148 515, and the estimated number of deaths is 576 858, revealing that mortality accounted for approximately half of the disease incidence. The development of new drugs and strategies for colorectal cancer treatment is urgently needed. Thermosensitive injectable hydrogel PDLLA-PEG-PDLLA (PLEL) loaded with cabazitaxel (CTX) is used to explore its anti-tumor effect on mice with orthotopic colorectal cancer. CTX/PLEL is characterized by a solution state at room temperature and a hydrogel state at physiologic temperature. The excipients MPEG-PCL and PDLLA-PEG-PDLLA have good biocompatibility and biodegradability. The simple material synthesis and preparation process renders this system cost-effective and more conducive to clinical transformation. An orthotopic colorectal cancer model is established by transplantation subcutaneous tumors onto the cecum of mice. According to the results of experiments in vivo, CTX/PLEL significantly inhibits orthotopic colorectal cancer and liver metastasis in mice. The results indicate that CTX/PLEL nanoparticle preparations have high security and excellent anti-tumor effects, and have great application potential in colorectal cancer therapy.
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- Yu Chen
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Zubair M, Hussain A, Shahzad S, Arshad M, Ullah A. Emerging trends and challenges in polysaccharide derived materials for wound care applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132048. [PMID: 38704062 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132048] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Polysaccharides are favourable and promising biopolymers for wound care applications due to their abundant natural availability, low cost and excellent biocompatibility. They possess different functional groups, such as carboxylic, hydroxyl and amino, and can easily be modified to obtain the desirable properties and various forms. This review systematically analyses the recent progress in polysaccharides derived materials for wound care applications, emphasizing the most commonly used cellulose, chitosan, alginate, starch, dextran and hyaluronic acid derived materials. The distinctive attributes of each polysaccharide derived wound care material are discussed in detail, along with their different forms, i.e., films, membranes, sponges, nanoemulsions, nanofibers, scaffolds, nanocomposites and hydrogels. The processing methods to develop polysaccharides derived wound care materials are also summarized. In the end, challenges related to polysaccharides derived materials in wound care management are listed, and suggestions are given to expand their utilization in the future to compete with conventional wound healing materials.
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- Muhammad Zubair
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Lab# 540, South Academic Building University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal 57000, Pakistan
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- Clean Technologies and Applied Research, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Lab# 540, South Academic Building University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada.
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Qin H, Teng Y, Dai R, Wang A, Liu J. Glycan-based scaffolds and nanoparticles as drug delivery system in cancer therapy. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1395187. [PMID: 38799466 PMCID: PMC11116596 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1395187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Glycan-based scaffolds are unique in their high specificity, versatility, low immunogenicity, and ability to mimic natural carbohydrates, making them attractive candidates for use in cancer treatment. These scaffolds are made up of glycans, which are biopolymers with well biocompatibility in the human body that can be used for drug delivery. The versatility of glycan-based scaffolds allows for the modulation of drug activity and targeted delivery to specific cells or tissues, which increases the potency of drugs and reduces side effects. Despite their promise, there are still technical challenges in the design and production of glycan-based scaffolds, as well as limitations in their therapeutic efficacy and specificity.
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- Henan Qin
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Peking Union Medical University Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Kumar M, Mahmood S, Chopra S, Bhatia A. Biopolymer based nanoparticles and their therapeutic potential in wound healing - A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131335. [PMID: 38604431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131335] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have been extensively investigated for their potential in nanomedicine. There is a significant level of enthusiasm about the potential of NPs to bring out a transformative impact on modern healthcare. NPs can serve as effective wound dressings or delivery vehicles due to their antibacterial and pro-wound-healing properties. Biopolymer-based NPs can be manufactured using various food-grade biopolymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers, each offering distinct properties suitable for different applications which include collagen, polycaprolactone, chitosan, alginate, and polylactic acid, etc. Their biodegradable and biocompatible nature renders them ideal nanomaterials for applications in wound healing. Additionally, the nanofibers containing biopolymer-based NPs have shown excellent anti-bacterial and wound healing activity like silver NPs. These NPs represent a paradigm shift in wound healing therapies, offering targeted and personalized solutions for enhanced tissue regeneration and accelerated wound closure. The current review focuses on biopolymer NPs with their applications in wound healing.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India.
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Ju Y, Xue H, Yang P, Liu X, Sun J, Yu M, Lei L, Fang B. Nanosphere-reinforced polysaccharide self-healing hydrogels for infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130593. [PMID: 38437934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130593] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Bacterial infection remarkably impedes wound healing, with antibiotics traditionally serving as the primary therapeutic intervention. However, the escalating misuse of antibiotics and the emergence of bacterial resistance present substantial treatment challenges for infected wounds. Consequently, the development of antibiotic-free antimicrobial dressings holds pertinent research and clinical relevance. To this end, this study aimed to introduce an all-natural hydrogel dressing, amalgamating polyphenols and polysaccharides, exhibiting pronounced antibacterial and antioxidant properties without relying on antibiotics. First, we constructed curcumin-tannic acid‑zinc ion nanospheres (CTZN) through self-assembly. Our experimental results showed that the nanospheres had excellent biocompatibility, antioxidant, and antimicrobial abilities. Subsequently, we prepared carboxymethylated chitosan/oxidized sodium alginate hydrogels via Schiff base reactions. Incorporation of CTZN into the hydrogel system not only improves the inherent qualities of the hydrogel but also confers multifunctional properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory abilities. In this study, we enhanced the physicochemical properties and biological activity of hydrogels by introducing natural material nanospheres, offering a novel approach that could pave the way for the development of purely natural biomaterial dressings.
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- Yikun Ju
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia 750004, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
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Fan X, Huang J, Zhang W, Su Z, Li J, Wu Z, Zhang P. A Multifunctional, Tough, Stretchable, and Transparent Curcumin Hydrogel with Potent Antimicrobial, Antioxidative, Anti-inflammatory, and Angiogenesis Capabilities for Diabetic Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9749-9767. [PMID: 38359334 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The treatment of diabetic chronic wounds is still faced with great challenges, mainly due to wound infection, excessive inflammation, and peripheral vascular disease in the wound area. Therefore, it is of great importance to develop a novel multifunctional hydrogel with high efficiency to accelerate diabetic wound healing. Curcumin (Cur), a Chinese herbal, has shown great potential in enhancing the healing of diabetic chronic wounds because of its immunomodulatory and pro-angiogenic properties. However, its low aqueous solubility, poor bioavailability, and chemical instability have limited its clinical applications. To address these current bottlenecks, novel poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-chitosan (CS)/sodium alginate (SA)-Cur (PCSA) hydrogels were prepared for the first time, and they demonstrated all of the above intriguing performances by the Michael addition reaction of CS and Cur. PCSA hydrogels show multiple dynamic bonds, which possess strong mechanical properties (tensile stress: ∼0.980 MPa; toughness: ∼258.45 kJ/m3; and compressive strength: ∼7.38 MPa at strain of 80%). These intriguing performances provided an optimal microenvironment for cell migration and proliferation and also promoted the growth of blood vessels, leading to early angiogenesis. Importantly, the experimental results demonstrated that PCSA hydrogels can effectively transform pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages into anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages without the need for additional ingredients in vitro. Benefiting from these characteristics, a full-thickness diabetic wound in a rat model demonstrated that PCSA hydrogels can effectively accelerate wound healing via ROS-scavenging, downregulation of IL-1β, and upregulation of CD31 expression, resulting in angiogenesis and collagen deposition. This strategy not only provides a simple and safe Cur-based hydrogel for diabetic wound healing but also highlights the significant potential for the development of high-performance biomaterials for promoting diabetic wound healing using traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Xianmou Fan
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Autophagy and Major Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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Rodrigues LC, Ribeiro AP, Silva SS, Reis RL. Chitosan/Virgin Coconut Oil-Based Emulsions Doped with Photosensitive Curcumin Loaded Capsules: A Functional Carrier to Topical Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:641. [PMID: 38475324 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050641] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing smart drug delivery systems based on natural resources combined with stimulus-sensitive elements. This trend aims to formulate innovative and sustainable delivery platforms tailored for topical applications. This work proposed the use of layer-by-layer (LbL) methodology to fabricate biocompatible photo-responsive multilayer systems. These systems are composed of a polyoxometalate inorganic salt (POM) ([NaP5W30O110]14-) and a natural origin polymer, chitosan (CHT). Curcumin (CUR), a natural bioactive compound, was incorporated to enhance the functionality of these systems during the formation of hollow capsules. The capsules produced, with sizes between 2-5µm (SEM), were further dispersed into CHT/VCO (virgin coconut oil) emulsion solutions that were casted into molds and dried at 37 °C for 48 h. The system presented a higher water uptake in PBS than in acidic conditions, still significantly lower than that earlier reported to other CHT/VCO-based systems. The drug release profile is not significantly influenced by the medium pH reaching a maximum of 37% ± 1% after 48 h. The antioxidant performance of the designed structures was further studied, suggesting a synergistic beneficial effect resulting from CUR, POM, and VCO individual bioactivities. The increased amount of those excipients released to the media over time promoted an increase in the antioxidant activity of the system, reaching a maximum of 38.1% ± 0.1% after 48 h. This work represents a promising step towards developing advanced, sustainable drug delivery systems for topical applications.
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- Luísa C Rodrigues
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Rana AK, Gupta VK, Hart P, Thakur VK. Cellulose-alginate hydrogels and their nanocomposites for water remediation and biomedical applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 243:117889. [PMID: 38086501 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117889] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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In the last decade, both cellulose and alginate polysaccharides have been extensively utilized for the synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels because of their alluring characteristics like low cost, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, biodegradability, ease of availability and non-toxicity. The presence of abundant hydrophilic functional groups (like carboxyl and hydroxyl) on the surface of cellulose and alginate or their derivatives makes these materials promising candidates for the preparation of hydrogels with appealing structures and characteristics, leading to growing research in water treatment and biomedical fields. These two polysaccharides are typically blended together to improve hydrogels' desired qualities (mechanical strength, adsorption properties, cellulose/alginate yield). So, keeping in view their extensive applicability, in the present review article, recent advances in the development of cellulose/nanocellulose-alginate-based hydrogels and their relevance in water treatment (adsorption of dyes, heavy metals, etc.) and biomedical field (wound healing, tissue engineering, drug delivery) has been reviewed. Further, impact of other inorganic/organic additives in cellulose/nanocellulose-alginate-based hydrogels properties like contaminants adsorption, drug delivery, tissue engineering, etc., has also been studied. Moreover, the current difficulties and future prospects of nanocellulose-alginate-based hydrogels regarding their water purification and biomedical applications are also discussed at the end.
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- Ashvinder K Rana
- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK.
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK
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- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research Centre, Technology Innovation Institute, P.O. Box 9639, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India; Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India.
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Shahzadi I, Islam M, Saeed H, Haider A, Shahzadi A, Rathore HA, Ul-Hamid A, Abd-Rabboh HSM, Ikram M. Synthesis of curcuma longa doped cellulose grafted hydrogel for catalysis, bactericidial and insilico molecular docking analysis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126827. [PMID: 37696378 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the primary curcuminoid in turmeric rhizome, has been acknowledged as a bioactive compound for numerous pharmacological activities. Nonetheless, the hydrophobic nature, rapid metabolism, and physicochemical and biological instability of this phenolic compound correspond to its poor bioavailability. So, recent scientific advances have found many components and strategies for enhancing the bioavailability of curcumin with the inclusion of biotechnology and nanotechnology to address its existing limitations. Therefore, In this study, copolymerized aqua-gel was synthesized by graft polymerization of poly-acrylic acid (P-AA) on cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), after that Curcuma longa (Cur) was incorporated as dopant (5, 10, 15, and 25 mg) in hydrogel (Cur/C-P) as a stabilizing agent for evaluation of bacterial potential and sewage treatment. The antioxidant tendency of 25 mg Cur/C-P was much higher (72.21 %) than other samples and displayed a catalytic activity of up to 93.89 % in acidic conditions and optimized bactericidal inclinations toward gram-positive bacterial strains. Furthermore, ligand binding was conducted against targeted protein enoyl-[acylcarrier-protein] reductase (FabI) enzyme to comprehend the putative mechanism of microbicidal action of CNC-PAA (CP), Cur/C-P, and curcumin. Our outcomes suggest that 25 mg Cur/C-P hydrogels are plausible sources for hybrid, multifunctional biological activity.
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- Iram Shahzadi
- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Allama Iqbal Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Allama Iqbal Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Allama Iqbal Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef, University of Agriculture, Multan 66000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Core Research Facilities, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O.Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Wang N, Wei Y, Hu Y, Sun X, Wang X. Microfluidic Preparation of pH-Responsive Microsphere Fibers and Their Controlled Drug Release Properties. Molecules 2023; 29:193. [PMID: 38202775 PMCID: PMC10780054 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In this study, a capillary microfluidic device was constructed, and sodium alginate solution and a pH-sensitive hydrophobic polymer (p(BMA-co-DAMA-co-MMA)) solution were introduced into the device for the preparation of hydrogel fibers loaded with polymer microspheres. The structure of the microsphere fiber, including the size and spacing of the microspheres, could be controlled by flow rate, and the microspheres were able to degrade and release cargo responding to acidic pH conditions. By modification with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), alginate hydrogel exhibited enhanced pH sensitivity (shrunk in acidic while swollen in basic condition). This led to an impact on the diffusion rate of the molecules released from the inner microspheres. The microsphere fiber showed dramatic and negligible degradation and drug release in tumor cell (i.e., A431 and A549 cells) and normal cell environments, respectively. These results indicated that the microsphere fiber prepared in this study showed selective drug release in acidic environments, such as tumor and inflammation sites, which could be applied as a smart surgical dressing with normal tissue protective properties.
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- Ning Wang
- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
- Department of Chemistry, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Teaching Center for Basic Medical Experiment, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Department of Biological Physics, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
- Department of Chemistry, School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Center of 3D Printing & Organ Manufacturing, School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China;
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Reena K, Mittal S, Faizan M, Jahan I, Rahman Y, Khan R, Singh L, Alhalmi A, Noman OM, Alahdab A. Enhancement of Curcumin's Anti-Psoriatic Efficacy via Formulation into Tea Tree Oil-Based Emulgel. Gels 2023; 9:973. [PMID: 38131959 PMCID: PMC10743130 DOI: 10.3390/gels9120973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by the hyperproliferation and aberrant differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes. It is a debilitating condition that can cause significant physical and emotional distress. Natural anti-psoriatic agents have been investigated as alternatives to conventional allopathic medications, as they have notable limitations and drawbacks. Curcumin and tea tree oil are cost-efficient and effective anti-inflammatory medicines with less adverse effects compared to synthetic psoriasis medications. Our research endeavors to harness the therapeutic potential of these natural compounds by developing an herbal anti-psoriatic topical drug delivery system. This novel method uses curcumin and tea tree oil to create a bi-phasic emulgel drug delivery system. Formulations F1 (gel) and F2 (emulgel) have high drug content percentages of 84.2% and 96.7%, respectively. The emulgel showed better spreadability for cutaneous applications, with a viscosity of 92,200 ± 943 cp compared to the gel's 56,200 ± 1725 cp. The emulgel released 94.48% of the drugs, compared to 87.58% for the gel. These formulations conform to the zero-order and Higuchi models, and their stability over a three-month period is crucial. In vivo, the emulgel healed psoriasis symptoms faster than the usual gel. The gathered results confirmed the emulgel's potential as a drug delivery method, emphasizing the complementary benefits of tea tree oil and curcumin as an effective new therapy for psoriasis.
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- Km Reena
- Department of Pharmacy, Invertis University, Bareilly 243123, India;
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- Center of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201303, India;
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Department of Physiology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Y.R.); (R.K.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Y.R.); (R.K.); (A.A.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Future Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly 243202, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India; (Y.R.); (R.K.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, University of Greifswald, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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Wang X, Zhu L, Zhou J, Zhao L, Li J, Liu C. Drug-loaded hybrid hydrogels for sonodynamic-chemodyanmic therapy and tumor metastasis suppression. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1281157. [PMID: 37790250 PMCID: PMC10544978 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1281157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Although various therapies have been adopted to treat cancer, metastasis of tumor cells still is a big challenge that compromises therapeutic benefits. Methods: We herein report an injectable drug-loaded hybrid hydrogel that can achieve sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and chemodyanmic therapy (CDT) combined action and suppression of tumor metastasis. This alginate (ALG)-based hydrogel (termed as AMPS) contains manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles as the CDT agents, an organic polymer as the sonosensitizer, and a SIS3 drug as metastasis inhibitor. Results: AMPS is formed via the chelation of ALG by Ca2+ in tumor microenvironment, in which MnO2 nanoparticles mediate CDT via Fenton-like reaction and the organic polymers enable SDT under ultrasound (US) irradiation by generating singlet oxygen (1O2), allowing for combinational action of CDT and SDT. In addition, SIS3 is released from AMPS hydrogels to inhibit the metastasis of tumor cells. As such, the AMPS enables a combinational action of SDT and CDT to greatly inhibit the growths of subcutaneous tumors in living mice and also completely suppress the tumor metastasis in lungs and livers. Conclusion: This study thus offers a hybrid hydrogel platform for combinational therapy and metastasis suppression simultaneously.
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- Xiaoying Wang
- Office of Hospital Infection and Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Chen X, Huang J, Chen L, Chen X, Su D, Jin B. High internal phase Pickering emulsions stabilised by ultrasound-induced soy protein-β-glucan-catechin complex nanoparticles to enhance the stability and bioaccessibility of curcumin. J Microencapsul 2023; 40:456-474. [PMID: 37249352 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2023.2220387] [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: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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AIMS To evaluate the potential applications of soy protein-glucan-catechin (SGC) complexes prepared with different ultrasound times in stabilising high internal phase Pickering emulsion (HIPPE) and delivering curcumin. METHODS The SGC complexes were characterised by particle size, morphology, zeta potential, Fourier transform infra-red, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Formation and stability of curcumin emulsions were monitored by droplet size, microstructure, rheological property, lipid oxidation, and in vitro digestion. RESULTS Short-time ultrasound-induced complexes (SGC-U15) exhibited a small size and wettability of ∼82.5°. The chemical stability and bioaccessibility of curcumin was greatly improved by SGC-U15-stabilised HIPPEs, even after 70 days of storage, heating at 100 °C for 30 min, ultraviolet irradiation for 120 min, and in vitro digestion, owing to the formation of elastic gel-like structure at the oil/water interfaces. CONCLUSION Our findings may contribute to the design of emulsion-based delivery systems using ultrasound-induced protein-polysaccharide-polyphenol complexes.
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- Xutao Chen
- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Food & Science Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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Li Y, Luo XE, Tan MJ, Yue FH, Yao RY, Zeng XA, Woo MW, Wen QH, Han Z. Preparation of carboxymethylcellulose / ZnO / chitosan composite hydrogel microbeads and its drug release behaviour. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125716. [PMID: 37419258 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125716] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a novel carboxymethylcellulose / ZnO / chitosan (CMC / ZnO / Cs) hydrogel microbeads loaded with crosslinked porous starch / curcumin (CPS / Cur) were designed and prepared to improve the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin for drug delivery to specific sites. It was found that the total pore volume of crosslinked porous starch (CPS) was increased by 1150 % when compared to the native starch (NS), and the adsorption ratio of curcumin by CPS was enhanced by 27 % when compared to NS. Secondly, the swelling ratio of composite hydrogel microbeads was within 25 % in an acidic environment at pH 1.2, and the swelling ratio of hydrogel microbeads sharply increased to 320 % ~ 370 % at pH 6.8 and 7.4. In addition, the results of in vitro simulated release experiments showed that the released amount of hydrogel microbeads loaded with NS/Cur and CPS/Cur in SGF were within 7 % in simulated gastric fluid (SGF). The highest released amount of curcumin was 65.26 % for hydrogel beads loaded with CPS/Cur, which was 26 % lower than that of hydrogel microbeads loaded with Cur in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF). In simulated colonic fluid (SCF), the released amount of hydrogel microbeads loaded with CPS/Cur and Cur were 73.96 % and 91.69 %, respectively. In conclusion, pH-sensitive drug delivery system with good drug stability and bioavailability were successfully prepared with carboxymethylcellulose / ZnO / chitosan bead, suitable targeting drug delivery to the small intestine.
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- Ying Li
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; School of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China; Yangjiang Research Institute, South China University of Technology, Yangjiang 529500, China
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- Department of chemical and materials engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Health, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510641, China.
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Tahir M, Sionkowska A. Effect of Polydopamine and Curcumin on Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Blends. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5758. [PMID: 37687451 PMCID: PMC10488858 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we prepared composites made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium alginate (SA), curcumin (Cur), and polydopamine (PD). The film-forming properties of the composites were researched for potential wound-healing applications. The structures of the polymer blends and composites were studied by FTIR spectroscopy and microscopic observations (AFM and SEM). The mechanical properties were measured using a Zwick Roell testing machine. It was observed that the formation of a polymeric film based on the blend of polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate led to the generation of pores. The presence of curcumin in the composite resulted in the alteration of the blend properties. After solvent evaporation, the polymeric blend of PVA, SA, and curcumin formed a stable polymeric film, but the film showed poor mechanical properties. The addition of polydopamine led to an improvement in the mechanical strength of the film and an increase in its surface roughness. A polymeric film of sodium alginate presented the highest surface roughness value among all the studied specimens (66.6 nm), whereas polyvinyl alcohol showed the lowest value (1.60 nm). The roughness of the composites made of PVA/SA/Cur and PVA/SA/Cur/PD showed a value of about 25 nm. Sodium alginate showed the highest values of Young's modulus (4.10 GPa), stress (32.73 N), and tensile strength (98.48 MPa). The addition of PD to PVA/SA/Cur led to an improvement in the mechanical properties. Improved mechanical properties and appropriate surface roughness may suggest that prepared blends can be used for the preparation of wound-healing materials.
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- Department of Biomaterials and Cosmetic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland;
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Dai W, Jin P, Li X, Zhao J, Lan Y, Li H, Zheng L. A carrier-free nano-drug assembled via π-π stacking interaction for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114881. [PMID: 37210895 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114881] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered to be the most common joint disorder. Exogenous drug intervention is one of the effective means for OA treatment. Clinical applications of numerous drugs are restricted owing to the short retention as well as rapid clearance in the joint cavity. A wide variety of carrier-based nanodrugs have been developed, but additional carriers may bring unexpected side effects or even toxicity. Herein, by exploiting the spontaneous fluorescence of Curcumin, we designed a new carrier-free self-assembly nanomedicine Curcumin (Cur)/icariin (ICA) nanoparticles with adjustable particle size, which is composed of two small-molecule natural drugs assembled via π-π stacking interaction. Experimental results revealed that Cur/ICA NPs endowed with little cytotoxicity, high cellular uptake and sustained drug release, could inhibit secretion of inflammatory cytokines and reduce cartilage degeneration. Moreover, both the in vitro and in vivo experiments showed the NPs exerted superior synergism effects in anti-inflammatory and cartilage protection than either Cur or ICA alone, and self-monitored its retention by autofluorescence. Thus, the new self-assembly nano-drug combining Cur and ICA represents a new strategy for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Wanwu Dai
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530031, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530031, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region & Research Center of Medical Sciences, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning 530021, China.
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
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Farshidfar N, Iravani S, Varma RS. Alginate-Based Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:189. [PMID: 36976238 PMCID: PMC10056402 DOI: 10.3390/md21030189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Today, with the salient advancements of modern and smart technologies related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TE-RM), the use of sustainable and biodegradable materials with biocompatibility and cost-effective advantages have been investigated more than before. Alginate as a naturally occurring anionic polymer can be obtained from brown seaweed to develop a wide variety of composites for TE, drug delivery, wound healing, and cancer therapy. This sustainable and renewable biomaterial displays several fascinating properties such as high biocompatibility, low toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and mild gelation by inserting divalent cations (e.g., Ca2+). In this context, challenges still exist in relation to the low solubility and high viscosity of high-molecular weight alginate, high density of intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen bonding, polyelectrolyte nature of the aqueous solution, and a lack of suitable organic solvents. Herein, TE-RM applications of alginate-based materials are deliberated, focusing on current trends, important challenges, and future prospects.
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- Nima Farshidfar
- Orthodontic Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CxI), Technical University of Liberec (TUL), 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic
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Madamsetty V, Vazifehdoost M, Alhashemi SH, Davoudi H, Zarrabi A, Dehshahri A, Fekri HS, Mohammadinejad R, Thakur VK. Next-Generation Hydrogels as Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Exploring the Role of Curcumin. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:8960-8976. [PMID: 36936324 PMCID: PMC10018697 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Since the first report on the pharmacological activity of curcumin in 1949, enormous amounts of research have reported diverse activities for this natural polyphenol found in the dietary spice turmeric. However, curcumin has not yet been used for human application as an approved drug. The clinical translation of curcumin has been hampered due to its low solubility and bioavailability. The improvement in bioavailability and solubility of curcumin can be achieved by its formulation using drug delivery systems. Hydrogels with their biocompatibility and low toxicity effects have shown a substantial impact on the successful formulation of hydrophobic drugs for human clinical trials. This review focuses on hydrogel-based delivery systems for curcumin and describes its applications as anti-cancer as well as wound healing agents.
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- Vijay
Sagar Madamsetty
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo
Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, United States
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- Department
of Toxicology & Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 6718773654, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical
Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University
of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Department
of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University
of Zanjan, Zanjan 4537138111, Iran
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Student Research
Committee, Kerman University of Medical
Sciences, Kerman 7619813159, Iran
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- Research
Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7619813159, Iran
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- Biorefining
and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, U.K.
- School
of Engineering, University of Petroleum
& Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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