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Liu D, Liu J, Zhao P, Peng Z, Geng Z, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Shen R, Li X, Wang X, Li S, Wang J, Wang X. 3D Bioprinted Tissue-Engineered Bone with Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Bioactivities: Accelerating Bone Defect Repair through Sequential Immunomodulatory Properties. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401919. [PMID: 39155410 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401919] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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In this study, a new-generation tissue-engineered bone capable of temporally regulating the immune response, balancing proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory activities, and facilitating bone regeneration and repair to address the challenges of delayed healing and nonunion in large-sized bone defects, is innovatively developed. Using the innovative techniques including multiphysics-assisted combined decellularization, side-chain biochemical modification, and sterile freeze-drying, a novel photocurable extracellular matrix hydrogel, methacrylated bone-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (bdECM-MA), is synthesized. After incorporating the bdECM-MA with silicon-substituted calcium phosphate and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, the tissue-engineered bone is fabricated through digital light processing 3D bioprinting. This study provides in vitro confirmation that the engineered bone maintains high cellular viability while achieving MPa-level mechanical strength. Moreover, this engineered bone exhibits excellent osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and immunomodulatory functions. One of the molecular mechanisms of the immunomodulatory function involves the inhibition of the p38-MAPK pathway. A pioneering in vivo discovery is that the natural biomaterial-based tissue-engineered bone demonstrates sequential immunomodulatory properties that activate proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses in succession, significantly accelerating the repair of bone defects. This study provides a new research basis and an effective method for developing autogenous bone substitute materials and treating large-sized bone defects.
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- Daqian Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 199 Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Process and Equipment of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Center for Endemic Disease Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Etiology and Epidemiology, Education Bureau of Heilongjiang Province and Ministry of Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, 18 Chaowang Road, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Space Environment and Physical Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology, 92 Xidazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 199 Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 199 Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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Zhang M, Gu G, Xu Y, Luan X, Liu J, He P, Wei G. Injectable Self-Healing Antibacterial Hydrogels with Tailored Functions by Loading Peptide Nanofiber-Biomimetic Silver Nanoparticles. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2400173. [PMID: 38923127 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400173] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Polymer hydrogels find extensive application in biomedicine, serving specific purposes such as drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, and others. In response to the growing threat of bacterial infections and the escalating resistance to conventional antibiotics, this research introduces a novel injectable, self-healing antimicrobial hydrogel comprising bioactive aldolized hyaluronic acid (AHA) and quaternized chitosan (QCS). This designed QCS/AHA hydrogel incorporates self-assembling peptide nanofibers (PNFs) and small-sized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for tailored functionality. The resulting hybrid QCS/AHA/PNF/AgNPs hydrogel demonstrates impressive rheological characteristics, broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, and high biocompatibility. Notably, its antimicrobial effectiveness against Escherichia coli and S. aureus surpasses 99.9%, underscoring its potential for treating infectious wounds. Moreover, the rheological analysis confirms its excellent shear-thinning and self-healing properties, enabling it to conform closely to irregular wound surfaces. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity assessment reveals its compatibility with human umbilical vein endothelial cells, exhibiting no significant adverse effects. The combined attributes of this bioactive QCS/AHA/PNF/AgNPs hydrogel position it as a promising candidate for antimicrobial applications and wound healing.
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- Mingze Zhang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, PR China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266035, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, PR China
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Narayana S, Gowda BHJ, Hani U, Shimu SS, Paul K, Das A, Ashique S, Ahmed MG, Tarighat MA, Abdi G. Inorganic nanoparticle-based treatment approaches for colorectal cancer: recent advancements and challenges. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:427. [PMID: 39030546 PMCID: PMC11264527 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02701-3] [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: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer, the third most prevalent cancer globally, contributes significantly to mortality rates, with over 1.9 million reported cases and nearly 935,000 fatalities annually. Surgical resection is a primary approach for localized colorectal tumors, with adjunct therapies like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted/immunotherapy considered depending on the tumor stage. However, despite preferences for targeted and immunotherapy post-surgery, chemotherapy remains commonly chosen due to its lower cost and high cancer-killing efficiency. Yet, chemotherapy faces issues such as tumor resistance and severe side effects. Nanotechnology has emerged in cancer therapy by alleviating the drawbacks of current treatment approaches. In the past few decades, inorganic nanoparticles have shown promise in combating colorectal cancer, offering advantages over conventional chemotherapy. Compared to organic nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles exhibit properties like photosensitivity, conductivity, magnetic allure, and thermal proficiency, allowing them to function as both drug carriers and therapeutic agents. Derived primarily from carbon, silica, metals, and metal oxides, they offer superior drug-loading capacity, heightened quantum yield, and participation in advanced photothermal and photodynamic therapies. This review provides a brief overview of the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer and the pivotal role of inorganic nanoparticles in photothermal therapy photodynamic therapy, and drug delivery. Additionally, it discusses numerous inorganic nanoparticles in colorectal cancer therapy based on recent literature.
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- Soumya Narayana
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bengal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Durgapur, 713212, West Bengal, India
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Faculty of Nano and Bio Science and Technology, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran.
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Zeng X, Dai S, Huang F, Chen C, Liu L, Hong SH. A Novel Gelatin Binder with Helical Crosslinked Network for High-Performance Si Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403754. [PMID: 39032013 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Silicon (Si) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries, but its large volume expansion during cycling poses a challenge for the binder design. In this study, a novel gelatin binder is designed and prepared with a helical crosslinked network structure. This gelatin binder is prepared by enzymatic crosslinking and immersion in Hofmeister salt solution, which induces the formation of network and helical secondary structures. The helical crosslinked network structure can be analogous to a spring group system to effectively dissipate the stress and strain caused by the Si expansion. The gelatin binder is further partially carbonized by low-temperature pyrolysis, which improves its conductivity and stability. The Si anode with the optimized gelatin binder exhibits high initial coulombic efficiency, excellent rate performance, and long-term cycling stability. This study provides an innovative approach for the preparation of high-performance Si anodes, namely by controlling the molecular configuration of the binder to significantly improve the cycle stability, which can also be applied to other high-capacity anode materials that suffer from large volume changes during cycling.
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- Xuejian Zeng
- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
- G60 STI Valley Industry & Innovation Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314001, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34606, South Korea
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Desai N, Pande S, Vora LK, Kommineni N. Nanofibrous Microspheres: A Biomimetic Platform for Bone Tissue Regeneration. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4270-4292. [PMID: 38950103 PMCID: PMC11253102 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00613] [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: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Bone, a fundamental constituent of the human body, is a vital scaffold for support, protection, and locomotion, underscoring its pivotal role in maintaining skeletal integrity and overall functionality. However, factors such as trauma, disease, or aging can compromise bone structure, necessitating effective strategies for regeneration. Traditional approaches often lack biomimetic environments conducive to efficient tissue repair. Nanofibrous microspheres (NFMS) present a promising biomimetic platform for bone regeneration by mimicking the native extracellular matrix architecture. Through optimized fabrication techniques and the incorporation of active biomolecular components, NFMS can precisely replicate the nanostructure and biochemical cues essential for osteogenesis promotion. Furthermore, NFMS exhibit versatile properties, including tunable morphology, mechanical strength, and controlled release kinetics, augmenting their suitability for tailored bone tissue engineering applications. NFMS enhance cell recruitment, attachment, and proliferation, while promoting osteogenic differentiation and mineralization, thereby accelerating bone healing. This review highlights the pivotal role of NFMS in bone tissue engineering, elucidating their design principles and key attributes. By examining recent preclinical applications, we assess their current clinical status and discuss critical considerations for potential clinical translation. This review offers crucial insights for researchers at the intersection of biomaterials and tissue engineering, highlighting developments in this expanding field.
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- Nimeet Desai
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India
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- School
of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, United Kingdom
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- Center
for Biomedical Research, Population Council, New York, New York 10065, United States
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Rajeev A, Kansara K, Bhatia D. Navigating the challenges and exploring the perspectives associated with emerging novel biomaterials. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:3565-3581. [PMID: 38832912 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00376d] [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: 06/06/2024]
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The field of biomaterials is a continuously evolving interdisciplinary field encompassing biological sciences, materials sciences, chemical sciences, and physical sciences with a multitude of applications realized every year. However, different biomaterials developed for different applications have unique challenges in the form of biological barriers, and addressing these challenges simultaneously is also a challenge. Nevertheless, immense progress has been made through the development of novel materials with minimal adverse effects such as DNA nanostructures, specific synthesis strategies based on supramolecular chemistry, and modulating the shortcomings of existing biomaterials through effective functionalization techniques. This review discusses all these aspects of biomaterials, including the challenges at each level of their development and application, proposed countermeasures for these challenges, and some future directions that may have potential benefits.
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- Ashwin Rajeev
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382355, India.
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382355, India.
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382355, India.
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Di Muzio L, Zara S, Cataldi A, Sergi C, Carriero VC, Bigi B, Carradori S, Tirillò J, Petralito S, Casadei MA, Paolicelli P. Impact of Composition and Autoclave Sterilization on the Mechanical and Biological Properties of ECM-Mimicking Cryogels. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1939. [PMID: 39000793 PMCID: PMC11244042 DOI: 10.3390/polym16131939] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Cryogels represent a valid strategy as scaffolds for tissue engineering. In order to adequately support adhesion and proliferation of anchorage-dependent cells, different polymers need to be combined within the same scaffold trying to mimic the complex features of a natural extracellular matrix (ECM). For this reason, in this work, gelatin (Gel) and chondroitin sulfate (CS), both functionalized with methacrylic groups to produce CSMA and GelMA derivatives, were selected to prepare cryogel networks. Both homopolymer and heteropolymer cryogels were produced, via radical crosslinking reactions carried out at -12 °C for 2 h. All the scaffolds were characterized for their mechanical, swelling and morphological properties, before and after autoclave sterilization. Moreover, they were evaluated for their biocompatibility and ability to support the adhesion of human gingival fibroblasts and tenocytes. GelMA-based homopolymer networks better withstood the autoclave sterilization process, compared to CSMA cryogels. Indeed, GelMA cryogels showed a decrease in stiffness of approximately 30%, whereas CSMA cryogels of approximately 80%. When GelMA and CSMA were blended in the same network, an intermediate outcome was observed. However, the hybrid scaffolds showed a general worsening of the biological performance. Indeed, despite their ability to withstand autoclave sterilization with limited modification of the mechanical and morphological properties, the hybrid cryogels exhibited poor cell adhesion and high LDH leakage. Therefore, not only do network components need to be properly selected, but also their combination and ability to withstand effective sterilization process should be carefully evaluated for the development of efficient scaffolds designed for tissue engineering purposes.
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- Laura Di Muzio
- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Ran S, Xue L, Wei X, Huang J, Yan X, He TC, Tang Z, Zhang H, Gu M. Recent advances in injectable hydrogel therapies for periodontitis. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:6005-6032. [PMID: 38869470 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb03070a] [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: 06/14/2024]
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Periodontitis is an immune-inflammatory disease caused by dental plaque, and deteriorates the periodontal ligament, causes alveolar bone loss, and may lead to tooth loss. To treat periodontitis, antibacterial and anti-inflammation approaches are required to reduce bone loss. Thus, appropriate drug administration methods are significant. Due to their "syringeability", biocompatibility, and convenience, injectable hydrogels and associated methods have been extensively studied and used for periodontitis therapy. Such hydrogels are made from natural and synthetic polymer materials using physical and/or chemical cross-linking approaches. Interestingly, some injectable hydrogels are stimuli-responsive hydrogels, which respond to the local microenvironment and form hydrogels that release drugs. Therefore, as injectable hydrogels are different and highly varied, we systematically reviewed the periodontal treatment field from three perspectives: raw material sources, cross-linking methods, and stimuli-responsive methods. We then discussed current challenges and opportunities for the translation of hydrogels to clinic, which may guide further injectable hydrogel designs for periodontitis.
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- Shidian Ran
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Medicine, and the Affiliated Hospitals of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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Mehdi-Sefiani H, Granados-Carrera CM, Romero A, Chicardi E, Domínguez-Robles J, Perez-Puyana VM. Chitosan-Type-A-Gelatin Hydrogels Used as Potential Platforms in Tissue Engineering for Drug Delivery. Gels 2024; 10:419. [PMID: 39057443 PMCID: PMC11276052 DOI: 10.3390/gels10070419] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Hydrogels are materials made of crosslinked 3D networks of hydrophilic polymer chains that can absorb and retain significant amounts of water due to their hydrophilic structure without being dissolved. In relation to alternative biomaterials, hydrogels offer increased biocompatibility and biodegradability, giving them distinct advantages. Thus, hydrogel platforms are considered to have the potential for the development of biomedical applications. In this study, the main objective was the development of hybrid hydrogels to act as a drug delivery platform. These hydrogels were made from chitosan (CH) and type A gelatin (G), two natural polymers that provide a supportive environment for cellular attachment, viability, and growth, thanks to their unique properties. Particularly, the use of gelatins for drug delivery systems provides biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, which are excellent properties to be used in the human body. However, gelatins have some limitations, such as thermal instability and poor mechanical properties. In order to improve those properties, the aim of this work was the development and characterization of hybrid hydrogels with different ratios of CH-G (100-0, 75-25, 50-50, 25-75, 0-100). Hydrogels were characterized through multiple techniques, including Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, rheological and microstructural studies, among others. Moreover, a model hydrophilic drug molecule (tetracycline) was incorporated to evaluate the feasibility of this platform to sustain the release of hydrophilic drugs, by being tested in a solution of Phosphate Buffer Solution at a pH of 7.2 and at 37 °C. The results revealed that the synergy between chitosan and type A gelatin improved the mechanical properties as well as the thermal stability of it, revealing that the best ratios of the biopolymers are 50-50 CH-G and 75-25 CH-G. Thereby, these systems were evaluated in a controlled release of tetracycline, showing a controlled drug delivery of 6 h and highlighting their promising application as a platform for controlled drug release.
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- Hanaa Mehdi-Sefiani
- Department of Engineering and Materials Science and Transportation, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Engineering and Materials Science and Transportation, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
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Dai W, Liang J, Guo R, Zhao Z, Na Z, Xu D, Li D. Bioengineering approaches for the endometrial research and application. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101045. [PMID: 38600921 PMCID: PMC11004221 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101045] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The endometrium undergoes a series of precise monthly changes under the regulation of dynamic levels of ovarian hormones that are characterized by repeated shedding and subsequent regeneration without scarring. This provides the potential for wound healing during endometrial injuries. Bioengineering materials highlight the faithful replication of constitutive cells and the extracellular matrix that simulates the physical and biomechanical properties of the endometrium to a larger extent. Significant progress has been made in this field, and functional endometrial tissue bioengineering allows an in-depth investigation of regulatory factors for endometrial and myometrial defects in vitro and provides highly therapeutic methods to alleviate obstetric and gynecological complications. However, much remains to be learned about the latest progress in the application of bioengineering technologies to the human endometrium. Here, we summarize the existing developments in biomaterials and bioengineering models for endometrial regeneration and improving the female reproductive potential.
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- Wanlin Dai
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China
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- Innovation Institute, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Fertility (China Medical University), National Health Commission, Shenyang, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Diseases and Fertility Remodeling of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, China
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Zhao J, Wang T, Zhu Y, Qin H, Qian J, Wang Q, Zhang P, Liu P, Xiong A, Li N, Udduttula A, Ye SH, Wang D, Zeng H, Chen Y. Enhanced osteogenic and ROS-scavenging MXene nanosheets incorporated gelatin-based nanocomposite hydrogels for critical-sized calvarial defect repair. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131914. [PMID: 38703527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131914] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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The healing of critical-sized bone defects is a major challenge in the field of bone tissue engineering. Gelatin-related hydrogels have emerged as a potential solution due to their desirable properties. However, their limited osteogenic, mechanical, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capabilities have hindered their clinical application. To overcome this issue, we developed a biofunctional gelatin-Mxene nanocomposite hydrogel. Firstly, we prepared two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets using a layer delamination method. Secondly, these nanosheets were incorporated into a transglutaminase (TG) enzyme-containing gallic acid-imbedded gelatin (GGA) pre-gel solution to create an injectable GGA-MXene (GM) nanocomposite hydrogel. The GM hydrogels exhibited superior compressive strength (44-75.6 kPa) and modulus (24-44.5 kPa) compared to the GGA hydrogels. Additionally, the GM hydrogel demonstrated the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (OH- and DPPH radicals), protecting MC3T3-E1 cells from oxidative stress. GM hydrogels were non-toxic to MC3T3-E1 cells, increased alkaline phosphatase secretion, calcium nodule formation, and upregulated osteogenic gene expressions (ALP, OCN, and RUNX2). The GM400 hydrogel was implanted in critical-sized calvarial defects in rats. Remarkably, it exhibited significant potential for promoting new bone formation. These findings indicated that GM hydrogel could be a viable candidate for future clinical applications in the treatment of critical-sized bone defects.
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- Jin Zhao
- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Internal Medicine, Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital, Shenzhen 518031, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China; Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical School of Jinan University, First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518020, PR China.
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China.
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, PR China.
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Mohanto S, Biswas A, Gholap AD, Wahab S, Bhunia A, Nag S, Ahmed MG. Potential Biomedical Applications of Terbium-Based Nanoparticles (TbNPs): A Review on Recent Advancement. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2703-2724. [PMID: 38644798 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01969] [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: 04/23/2024]
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The scientific world is increasingly focusing on rare earth metal oxide nanomaterials due to their consequential biological prospects, navigated by breakthroughs in biomedical applications. Terbium belongs to rare earth elements (lanthanide series) and possesses remarkably strong luminescence at lower energy emission and signal transduction properties, ushering in wide applications for diagnostic measurements (i.e., bioimaging, biosensors, fluorescence imaging, etc.) in the biomedical sectors. In addition, the theranostic applications of terbium-based nanoparticles further permit the targeted delivery of drugs to the specific site of the disease. Furthermore, the antimicrobial properties of terbium nanoparticles induced via reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause oxidative damage to the cell membrane and nuclei of living organisms, ion release, and surface charge interaction, thus further creating or exhibiting excellent antioxidant characteristics. Moreover, the recent applications of terbium nanoparticles in tissue engineering, wound healing, anticancer activity, etc., due to angiogenesis, cell proliferation, promotion of growth factors, biocompatibility, cytotoxicity mitigation, and anti-inflammatory potentials, make this nanoparticle anticipate a future epoch of nanomaterials. Terbium nanoparticles stand as a game changer in the realm of biomedical research, proffering a wide array of possibilities, from revolutionary imaging techniques to advanced drug delivery systems. Their unique properties, including luminescence, magnetic characteristics, and biocompatibility, have redefined the boundaries of what can be achieved in biomedicine. This review primarily delves into various mechanisms involved in biomedical applications via terbium-based nanoparticles due to their physicochemical characteristics. This review article further explains the potential biomedical applications of terbium nanoparticles with in-depth significant mechanisms from the individual literature. This review additionally stands as the first instance to furnish a "single-platted" comprehensive acquaintance of terbium nanoparticles in shaping the future of healthcare as well as potential limitations and overcoming strategies that require exploration before being trialed in clinical settings.
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- Sourav Mohanto
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka 575018, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, P.O. Rahara, Kolkata, West Bengal 700118, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Palghar, Maharashtra 401404, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka 575018, India
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor , Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka 575018, India
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Zhu S, Dou W, Zeng X, Chen X, Gao Y, Liu H, Li S. Recent Advances in the Degradability and Applications of Tissue Adhesives Based on Biodegradable Polymers. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5249. [PMID: 38791286 PMCID: PMC11121545 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In clinical practice, tissue adhesives have emerged as an alternative tool for wound treatments due to their advantages in ease of use, rapid application, less pain, and minimal tissue damage. Since most tissue adhesives are designed for internal use or wound treatments, the biodegradation of adhesives is important. To endow tissue adhesives with biodegradability, in the past few decades, various biodegradable polymers, either natural polymers (such as chitosan, hyaluronic acid, gelatin, chondroitin sulfate, starch, sodium alginate, glucans, pectin, functional proteins, and peptides) or synthetic polymers (such as poly(lactic acid), polyurethanes, polycaprolactone, and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)), have been utilized to develop novel biodegradable tissue adhesives. Incorporated biodegradable polymers are degraded in vivo with time under specific conditions, leading to the destruction of the structure and the further degradation of tissue adhesives. In this review, we first summarize the strategies of utilizing biodegradable polymers to develop tissue adhesives. Furthermore, we provide a symmetric overview of the biodegradable polymers used for tissue adhesives, with a specific focus on the degradability and applications of these tissue adhesives. Additionally, the challenges and perspectives of biodegradable polymer-based tissue adhesives are discussed. We expect that this review can provide new inspirations for the design of novel biodegradable tissue adhesives for biomedical applications.
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- Shuzhuang Zhu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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Khan BA, Naz F, Alqahtani A, Khalid Khan M. A nanocomposite competent to overcome solubility and permeation issues of capsaicin and thiocolchicoside simultaneously in gout management: Fabrication of nanocubosomes. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102050. [PMID: 38577488 PMCID: PMC10992725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102050] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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This study aimed to formulate nano-cubosomes (NCs) co-loaded with capsaicin (CAP) and thiocolchicoside (TCS) to enhance their bioavailability and minimize associated potential side effects through transdermal delivery alongside their synergistic activity. Twenty seven (27) nano-cubosomal dispersions were prepared according to Box-Behnken factorial design and the effect of CAP, TCS, glyceryl mono oleate (GMO) and poloxamer 407 (P407) concentrations on particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and entrapment efficiency were assessed. The results revealed that the optimized formulation exhibited a mean droplet size of 503 ± 10.3 nm, PDI of 0.405 ± 0.02, zeta potential of -10.0 ± 1.70 mV and entrapment efficiency of 86.9 ± 3.56 %. The in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of optimized formulation was studied in rats by injecting carrageenan to induce edema. The results of in vivo study showed that transdermal application of nano-cubosomes co-loaded with CAP and TCS significantly (p value < 0.05) improved carrageenan induced inflammation compared with standard treatment. The analgesic activity of optimized formulation was evaluated in rats by using Eddy's hot plate method. The findings of analgesic activity illustrated that the analgesic effects exhibited by test formulation may be associated with increased licking period and inhibition of prostaglandins level. In conclusion, the transdermal application of NCs co-loaded with CAP and TCS may be a promising delivery system for enhancing their bioavailability as well as synergistic analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity in gout management.
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- Barkat Ali Khan
- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Delivery and Cosmetic Lab (DDCL), Gomal Centre of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, D.I.Khan, 29050, Pakistan
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Jo HJ, Kang MS, Heo HJ, Jang HJ, Park R, Hong SW, Kim YH, Han DW. Skeletal muscle regeneration with 3D bioprinted hyaluronate/gelatin hydrogels incorporating MXene nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130696. [PMID: 38458288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130696] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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There has been significant progress in the field of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology, leading to active research on creating bioinks capable of producing structurally and functionally tissue-mimetic constructs. Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoparticles (NPs), promising two-dimensional nanomaterials, are being investigated for their potential in muscle regeneration due to their unique physicochemical properties. In this study, we integrated MXene NPs into composite hydrogels made of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA) to develop bioinks (namely, GHM bioink) that promote myogenesis. The prepared GHM bioinks were found to offer excellent printability with structural integrity, cytocompatibility, and microporosity. Additionally, MXene NPs within the 3D bioprinted constructs encouraged the differentiation of C2C12 cells into skeletal muscle cells without additional support of myogenic agents. Genetic analysis indicated that representative myogenic markers both for early and late myogenesis were significantly up-regulated. Moreover, animal studies demonstrated that GHM bioinks contributed to enhanced regeneration of skeletal muscle while reducing immune responses in mice models with volumetric muscle loss (VML). Our results suggest that the GHM hydrogel can be exploited to craft a range of strategies for the development of a novel bioink to facilitate skeletal muscle regeneration because these MXene-incorporated composite materials have the potential to promote myogenesis.
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- Hyo Jung Jo
- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; Engineering Research Center for Color-Modulated Extra-Sensory Perception Technology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea; Periodontal Disease Signaling Network Research Center & Dental and Life Science Institute, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; BIO-IT Fusion Technology Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
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Lu W, Wang X, Kong C, Chen S, Hu C, Zhang J. Hydrogel Based on Riclin Cross-Linked with Polyethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether as a Soft Filler for Tissue Engineering. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1119-1132. [PMID: 38252967 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01122] [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: 01/24/2024]
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Hydrogels composed of natural polysaccharides have been widely used as filling materials, with a growing interest in medical cosmetology and skin care. However, conventional commercial dermal fillers still have limitations, particularly in terms of mechanical performance and durability in vivo. In this study, a novel injectable and implantable hydrogel with adjustable characteristics was prepared from succinoglycan riclin by introducing PEG diglycidyl ether as a cross-linker. FTIR spectra confirmed the cross-linking reaction. The riclin hydrogels exhibited shear-thinning behavior, excellent mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility through in vitro experiments. Furthermore, when compared with subcutaneous injection of a commercial hyaluronic acid hydrogel, the riclin hydrogels showed enhanced persistence and biocompatibility in Balb/c mice after 16 weeks. These results demonstrate the great potential of the riclin-based hydrogel as an alternative to conventional commercial soft tissue fillers.
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- Weiling Lu
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Li J, Lv Y, Chen Z, Zhao J, Wang S. Citric Acid Loaded Hydrogel-Coated Stent for Dissolving Pancreatic Duct Calculi. Gels 2024; 10:125. [PMID: 38391455 PMCID: PMC10888429 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020125] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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In recent years, the incidence of chronic pancreatitis has increased significantly. Pancreatic calculi obstruct the pancreatic duct and induce abdominal pain in the patients. Pancreatic duct stenting is the major treatment option for chronic pancreatitis with calculi. In this study, a new kind of drug-eluting stent, a pancreatic stent coated by methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) hydrogel loaded with citric acid (CA), was designed for the interventional treatment of pancreatic duct calculi. The CA loading capacity reached up to 0.7 g CA/g hydrogel-coated stent. The GelMA hydrogel coating has higher mechanical strength and lower swelling performance after loading with CA. The in vitro experiments of stents exhibited good performance in CA sustained release and the calculi can be dissolved in almost 3 days. The stents also showed good blood compatibility and cell compatibility. This research has important clinical value in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic calculi.
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- Jing Li
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
- Public Experiment Center, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, No. 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, No. 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 334 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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Zhong Y, Zhang Y, Lu B, Deng Z, Zhang Z, Wang Q, Zhang J. Hydrogel Loaded with Components for Therapeutic Applications in Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:883-899. [PMID: 38293605 PMCID: PMC10824614 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s448667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Hypertrophic scars and keloids are common fibroproliferative diseases following injury. Patients with pathologic scars suffer from impaired quality of life and psychological health due to appearance disfiguration, itch, pain, and movement disorders. Recently, the advancement of hydrogels in biomedical fields has brought a variety of novel materials, methods and therapeutic targets for treating hypertrophic scars and keloids, which exhibit broad prospects. This review has summarized current research on hydrogels and loaded components used in preventing and treating hypertrophic scars and keloids. These hydrogels attenuate keloid and hypertrophic scar formation and progression by loading organic chemicals, drugs, or bioactive molecules (such as growth factors, genes, proteins/peptides, and stem cells/exosomes). Among them, smart hydrogels (a very promising method for loading many types of bioactive components) are currently favoured by researchers. In addition, combining hydrogels and current therapy (such as laser or radiation therapy, etc.) could improve the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids. Then, the difficulties and limitations of the current research and possible suggestions for improvement are listed. Moreover, we also propose novel strategies for facilitating the construction of target multifunctional hydrogels in the future.
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- Yixiu Zhong
- Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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Ashique S, Mishra N, Mohanto S, Gowda BJ, Kumar S, Raikar AS, Masand P, Garg A, Goswami P, Kahwa I. Overview of processed excipients in ocular drug delivery: Opportunities so far and bottlenecks. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23810. [PMID: 38226207 PMCID: PMC10788286 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23810] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Ocular drug delivery presents a unique set of challenges owing to the complex anatomy and physiology of the eye. Processed excipients have emerged as crucial components in overcoming these challenges and improving the efficacy and safety of ocular drug delivery systems. This comprehensive overview examines the opportunities that processed excipients offer in enhancing drug delivery to the eye. By analyzing the current landscape, this review highlights the successful applications of processed excipients, such as micro- and nano-formulations, sustained-release systems, and targeted delivery strategies. Furthermore, this article delves into the bottlenecks that have impeded the widespread adoption of these excipients, including formulation stability, biocompatibility, regulatory constraints, and cost-effectiveness. Through a critical evaluation of existing research and industry practices, this review aims to provide insights into the potential avenues for innovation and development in ocular drug delivery, with a focus on addressing the existing challenges associated with processed excipients. This synthesis contributes to a deeper understanding of the promising role of processed excipients in improving ocular drug delivery systems and encourages further research and development in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Sumel Ashique
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bengal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Durgapur 713212, West Bengal, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, 474005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Mangalore, 575018, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharat Institute of Technology, School of Pharmacy, Meerut 250103, UP, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, PES Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy, Ponda, Goa 403401, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, (MIET), NH-58, Delhi-Roorkee Highway, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Guru Ramdas Khalsa Institute of Science and Technology (Pharmacy), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Saraswati Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gandhinagar 382355, Gujarat, India
- Maharashtra Educational Society's H.K. College of Pharmacy, Mumbai: 400102.India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
- Pharm-Bio Technology and Traditional Medicine Centre, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
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Shahid N, Erum A, Hanif S, Malik NS, Tulain UR, Syed MA. Nanocomposite Hydrogels-A Promising Approach towards Enhanced Bioavailability and Controlled Drug Delivery. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:48-62. [PMID: 38155469 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128283466231219071151] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as the eminent focus of today's research to overcome challenges related to conventional drug delivery systems. A wide spectrum of novel delivery systems has been investigated to improve the therapeutic outcomes of drugs. The polymer-based nanocomposite hydrogels (NCHs) that have evolved as efficient carriers for controlled drug delivery are of particular interest in this regard. Nanocomposites amalgamate the properties of both nanoparticles (NPs) as well as hydrogels, exhibiting superior functionalities over conventional hydrogels. This multiple functionality is based upon advanced mechanical, electrical, optical as well as magnetic properties. Here is a brief overview of the various types of nanocomposites, such as NCHs based on Carbon-bearing nanomaterials, polymeric nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, and metal and metal-oxide NPs. Accordingly, this article will review numerous ways of preparing these NCHs with particular emphasis on the vast biomedical applications displayed by them in numerous fields such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, bioprinting, biosensing, imaging and gene silencing, cancer therapy, antibacterial therapy, etc. Moreover, various features can be tuned, based on the final application, by controlling the chemical composition of hydrogel network, which may also influence the released conduct. Subsequently, the recent work and future prospects of this newly emerging class of drug delivery system have been enlisted.
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- Nariman Shahid
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry & Life Sciences, GC University Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Abujamai J, Satar R, Ansari SA. Designing and Formulation of Nanocarriers for "Alzheimer's and Parkinson's" Early Detection and Therapy. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DRUG TARGETS 2024; 23:1251-1262. [PMID: 38351689 DOI: 10.2174/0118715273297024240201055550] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The potential of nanotechnology in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases is explored in this comprehensive literature review. The findings of these studies suggest that nanotechnology has the capacity to improve existing therapeutic approaches, create novel and safe compounds, and develop more precise imaging techniques and diagnostic methods for neurodegenerative diseases. With the emergence of the nanomedicine era, a new and innovative approach of diagnosing and treating these conditions has been introduced. Notably, the researchers' development of a nanocarrier drug delivery tool demonstrates immense potential compared to conventional therapy, as it maximizes therapeutic efficacy and minimizes undesirable as side effects.
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- Jakleen Abujamai
- Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah 22421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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