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Vikulina A, Wulf A, Guday G, Fakhrullin R, Volodkin D. A lipid membrane supported on an artificial extracellular matrix made of polyelectrolyte multilayers: towards nanoarchitectonics at the cellular interface. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:2197-2205. [PMID: 36633359 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05186a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To implement a specific function, cells recognize multiple physical and chemical cues and exhibit molecular responses at their interfaces - the boundary regions between the cell lipid-based membrane and the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). Mimicking the cellular external microenvironment presents a big challenge in nanoarchitectonics due to the complexity of the ECM and lipid membrane fragility. This study reports an approach for the assembly of a lipid bilayer, mimicking the cellular membrane, placed on top of a polyelectrolyte multilayer cushion made of hyaluronic acid and poly-L-lysine - a nanostructured biomaterial, which represents a 3D artificial ECM. Model proteins, lysozyme and α-lactalbumin, (which have similar molecular masses but carry opposite net charges) have been employed as soluble signalling molecules to probe their interaction with these hybrids. The formation of a lipid bilayer and the intermolecular interactions in the hybrid structure are monitored using a quartz crystal microbalance and confocal fluorescence microscopy. Electrostatic interactions between poly-L-lysine and the externally added proteins govern the transport of proteins into the hybrid. Designed ECM-cell mimicking hybrids open up new avenues for modelling a broad range of cell membranes and ECM and their associated phenomena, which can be used as a tool for synthetic biology and drug screening.
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- Anna Vikulina
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Bavarian Polymer Institute, Dr.-Mack-Straße 77, 90762 Fürth, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420008, Russian Federation.
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- Nottingham Trent University, School of Science and Technology, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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Zafar B, Campbell J, Cooke J, Skirtach AG, Volodkin D. Modification of Surfaces with Vaterite CaCO 3 Particles. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:473. [PMID: 35334765 PMCID: PMC8954061 DOI: 10.3390/mi13030473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Former studies have demonstrated a strong interest toward the crystallization of CaCO3 polymorphs in solution. Nowadays, CaCO3 crystallization on solid surfaces is extensively being studied using biomolecules as substrates for the control of the growth aiming at various applications of CaCO3. Calcium carbonate exists in an amorphous state, as three anhydrous polymorphs (aragonite, calcite and vaterite), and as two hydrated polymorphs (monohydrocalcite and ikaite). The vaterite polymorph is considered as one of the most attractive forms due to its large surface area, biocompatibility, mesoporous nature, and other features. Based on physical or chemical immobilization approaches, vaterite can be grown directly on solid surfaces using various (bio)molecules, including synthetic polymers, biomacromolecules such as proteins and peptides, carbohydrates, fibers, extracellular matrix components, and even biological cells such as bacteria. Herein, the progress on the modification of solid surfaces by vaterite CaCO3 crystals is reviewed, focusing on main findings and the mechanism of vaterite growth initiated by various substances mentioned above, as well as the discussion of the applications of such modified surfaces.
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- Bushra Zafar
- Department of Chemistry and Forensics, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (B.Z.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Forensics, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (B.Z.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Forensics, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (B.Z.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
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- Nanotechnology Laboratory, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Department of Chemistry and Forensics, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (B.Z.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
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Vikulina AS, Campbell J. Biopolymer-Based Multilayer Capsules and Beads Made via Templating: Advantages, Hurdles and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2502. [PMID: 34684943 PMCID: PMC8537085 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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One of the undeniable trends in modern bioengineering and nanotechnology is the use of various biomolecules, primarily of a polymeric nature, for the design and formulation of novel functional materials for controlled and targeted drug delivery, bioimaging and theranostics, tissue engineering, and other bioapplications. Biocompatibility, biodegradability, the possibility of replicating natural cellular microenvironments, and the minimal toxicity typical of biogenic polymers are features that have secured a growing interest in them as the building blocks for biomaterials of the fourth generation. Many recent studies showed the promise of the hard-templating approach for the fabrication of nano- and microparticles utilizing biopolymers. This review covers these studies, bringing together up-to-date knowledge on biopolymer-based multilayer capsules and beads, critically assessing the progress made in this field of research, and outlining the current challenges and perspectives of these architectures. According to the classification of the templates, the review sequentially considers biopolymer structures templated on non-porous particles, porous particles, and crystal drugs. Opportunities for the functionalization of biopolymer-based capsules to tailor them toward specific bioapplications is highlighted in a separate section.
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- Anna S. Vikulina
- Department of Theory and Bio-Systems, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg, 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
- Bavarian Polymer Institute, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Dr.-Mack-Straße, 77, 90762 Fürth, Germany
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK;
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Sikkema R, Keohan B, Zhitomirsky I. Hyaluronic-Acid-Based Organic-Inorganic Composites for Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4982. [PMID: 34501070 PMCID: PMC8434239 DOI: 10.3390/ma14174982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Applications of natural hyaluronic acid (HYH) for the fabrication of organic-inorganic composites for biomedical applications are described. Such composites combine unique functional properties of HYH with functional properties of hydroxyapatite, various bioceramics, bioglass, biocements, metal nanoparticles, and quantum dots. Functional properties of advanced composite gels, scaffold materials, cements, particles, films, and coatings are described. Benefiting from the synergy of properties of HYH and inorganic components, advanced composites provide a platform for the development of new drug delivery materials. Many advanced properties of composites are attributed to the ability of HYH to promote biomineralization. Properties of HYH are a key factor for the development of colloidal and electrochemical methods for the fabrication of films and protective coatings for surface modification of biomedical implants and the development of advanced biosensors. Overcoming limitations of traditional materials, HYH is used as a biocompatible capping, dispersing, and structure-directing agent for the synthesis of functional inorganic materials and composites. Gel-forming properties of HYH enable a facile and straightforward approach to the fabrication of antimicrobial materials in different forms. Of particular interest are applications of HYH for the fabrication of biosensors. This review summarizes manufacturing strategies and mechanisms and outlines future trends in the development of functional biocomposites.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L7, Canada; (R.S.); (B.K.)
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Ferreira AM, Vikulina AS, Volodkin D. CaCO 3 crystals as versatile carriers for controlled delivery of antimicrobials. J Control Release 2020; 328:470-489. [PMID: 32896611 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.08.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CaCO3 crystals have been known for a long time as naturally derived and simply fabricated nano(micro)-sized materials able to effectively host and release various molecules. This review summarises the use of CaCO3 crystals as versatile carriers to host, protect and release antimicrobials, offering a strong tool to tackle antimicrobial resistance, a serious global health problem. The main methods for the synthesis of CaCO3 crystals with different properties, as well as the approaches for the loading and release of antimicrobials are presented. Finally, prospects to utilize the crystals in order to improve the therapeutic outcome and combat antimicrobial resistance are highlighted. Ultimately, this review intends to provide an in-depth overview of the application of CaCO3 crystals for the smart and controlled delivery of antimicrobial agents and aims at identifying the advantages and drawbacks as well as guiding future works, research directions and industrial applications.
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- Ana M Ferreira
- School of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Forensics, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muhlenberg 13, Potsdam, Golm 14476, Germany
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- School of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Forensics, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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Campbell J, Vikulina AS. Layer-By-Layer Assemblies of Biopolymers: Build-Up, Mechanical Stability and Molecular Dynamics. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1949. [PMID: 32872246 PMCID: PMC7564420 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Rapid development of versatile layer-by-layer technology has resulted in important breakthroughs in the understanding of the nature of molecular interactions in multilayer assemblies made of polyelectrolytes. Nowadays, polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEM) are considered to be non-equilibrium and highly dynamic structures. High interest in biomedical applications of PEMs has attracted attention to PEMs made of biopolymers. Recent studies suggest that biopolymer dynamics determines the fate and the properties of such PEMs; however, deciphering, predicting and controlling the dynamics of polymers remains a challenge. This review brings together the up-to-date knowledge of the role of molecular dynamics in multilayers assembled from biopolymers. We discuss how molecular dynamics determines the properties of these PEMs from the nano to the macro scale, focusing on its role in PEM formation and non-enzymatic degradation. We summarize the factors allowing the control of molecular dynamics within PEMs, and therefore to tailor polymer multilayers on demand.
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- Jack Campbell
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK;
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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Kastania G, Campbell J, Mitford J, Volodkin D. Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Capsule (PEMC)-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:E797. [PMID: 32842692 PMCID: PMC7570195 DOI: 10.3390/mi11090797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Tissue engineering (TE) is a highly multidisciplinary field that focuses on novel regenerative treatments and seeks to tackle problems relating to tissue growth both in vitro and in vivo. These issues currently involve the replacement and regeneration of defective tissues, as well as drug testing and other related bioapplications. The key approach in TE is to employ artificial structures (scaffolds) to support tissue development; these constructs should be capable of hosting, protecting and releasing bioactives that guide cellular behaviour. A straightforward approach to integrating bioactives into the scaffolds is discussed utilising polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules (PEMCs). Herein, this review illustrates the recent progress in the use of CaCO3 vaterite-templated PEMCs for the fabrication of functional scaffolds for TE applications, including bone TE as one of the main targets of PEMCs. Approaches for PEMC integration into scaffolds is addressed, taking into account the formulation, advantages, and disadvantages of such PEMCs, together with future perspectives of such architectures.
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- School of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry and Forensics, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK; (G.K.); (J.C.); (J.M.)
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Encapsulation of Low-Molecular-Weight Drugs into Polymer Multilayer Capsules Templated on Vaterite CaCO 3 Crystals. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:mi11080717. [PMID: 32722123 PMCID: PMC7463826 DOI: 10.3390/mi11080717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules (PEMCs) templated onto biocompatible and easily degradable vaterite CaCO3 crystals via the layer-by-layer (LbL) polymer deposition process have served as multifunctional and tailor-made vehicles for advanced drug delivery. Since the last two decades, the PEMCs were utilized for effective encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive macromolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, etc.). However, their capacity to host low-molecular-weight (LMW) drugs (<1–2 kDa) has been demonstrated rather recently due to a limited retention ability of multilayers to small molecules. The safe and controlled delivery of LMW drugs plays a vital role for the treatment of cancers and other diseases, and, due to their tunable and inherent properties, PEMCs have shown to be good candidates for smart drug delivery. Herein, we summarize recent progress on the encapsulation of LMW drugs into PEMCs templated onto vaterite CaCO3 crystals. The drug loading and release mechanisms, advantages and limitations of the PEMCs as LMW drug carriers, as well as bio-applications of drug-laden capsules are discussed based upon the recent literature findings.
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Uddin Z, Fang T, Siao J, Tseng W. Wound Healing Attributes of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Prepared with Multi‐
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‐aspartate Pairing with Hyaluronic Acid and γ‐Polyglutamic Acid. Macromol Biosci 2020; 20:e2000132. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Zeeshan Uddin
- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology No. 43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd Taipei 106 Taiwan
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- Department of Food ScienceNational Taiwan Ocean University No. 2, Beining Rd Keelung 202 Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology No. 43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd Taipei 106 Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology No. 43, Sec. 4, Keelung Rd Taipei 106 Taiwan
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Vikulina AS, Skirtach AG, Volodkin D. Hybrids of Polymer Multilayers, Lipids, and Nanoparticles: Mimicking the Cellular Microenvironment. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:8565-8573. [PMID: 30726090 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b04328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Here we address research directions and trends developed following novel concepts in 2D/3D self-assembled polymer structures established in the department led by Helmuth Möhwald. These functional structures made of hybrids of polymer multilayers, lipids, and nanoparticles stimulated research in the design of the cellular microenvironment. The composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and dynamics of biofactor presentation in the ECM can be recapitulated by the hybrids. Proteins serve as models for protein-based biofactors such as growth factors, cytokines, hormones, and so forth. A fundamental understanding of complex intermolecular interactions and approaches developed for the externally IR-light-triggered release offers a powerful tool for controlling the biofactor presentation. Pure protein beads made via a mild templating on vaterite CaCO3 crystals can mimic cellular organelles in terms of the compartmentalization of active proteins. We believe that an integration of the approaches developed and described here offers a strong tool for engineering and mimicking both extra- and intracellular microenvironments.
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- A S Vikulina
- Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips , Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology , Am Mühlenberg 13 , 14476 Potsdam-Golm , Germany
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- NanoBioTechnology Group, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering , Ghent University , 9000 Ghent , Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry and Forensics, School of Science & Technology , Nottingham Trent University , Clifton Lane , Nottingham NG11 8NS , United Kingdom
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Jeannot L, Bell M, Ashwell R, Volodkin D, Vikulina AS. Internal Structure of Matrix-Type Multilayer Capsules Templated on Porous Vaterite CaCO₃ Crystals as Probed by Staining with a Fluorescence Dye. MICROMACHINES 2018; 9:E547. [PMID: 30715046 PMCID: PMC6265917 DOI: 10.3390/mi9110547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Multilayer capsules templated on decomposable vaterite CaCO₃ crystals are widely used as vehicles for drug delivery. The capsule represents typically not a hollow but matrix-like structure due to polymer diffusion into the porous crystals during multilayer deposition. The capsule formation mechanism is not well-studied but its understanding is crucial to tune capsule structure for a proper drug release performance. This study proposes new approach to noninvasively probe and adjust internal capsule structure. Polymer capsules made of poly(styrene-sulfonate) (PSS) and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDAD) have been stained with fluorescence dye rhodamine 6G. Physical-chemical aspects of intermolecular interactions required to validate the approach and adjust capsule structure are addressed. The capsules consist of a defined shell (typically 0.5⁻2 µm) and an internal matrix of PSS-PDAD complex (typically 10⁻40% of a total capsule volume). An increase of ionic strength and polymer deposition time leads to the thickening of the capsule shell and formation of a denser internal matrix, respectively. This is explained by effects of a polymer conformation and limitations in polymer diffusion through the crystal pores. We believe that the design of the capsules with desired internal structure will allow achieving effective encapsulation and controlled/programmed release of bioactives for advanced drug delivery applications.
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- Lucas Jeannot
- Robert Schuman University Institute of Technology (IUT Robert Schuman), University of Strasbourg, 72 Route Du Rhin, 67411 Illkirch CEDEX, France.
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskiye Gory 1-3, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
- Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Mühlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany.
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Esmaeilzadeh P, Köwitsch A, Liedmann A, Menzel M, Fuhrmann B, Schmidt G, Klehm J, Groth T. Stimuli-Responsive Multilayers Based on Thiolated Polysaccharides That Affect Fibroblast Cell Adhesion. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:8507-8518. [PMID: 29470914 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b19022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Control of the biomaterial properties through stimuli-responsive polymeric platforms has become an essential technique in recent biomedical applications. A multilayer system of thiolated chitosan (t-Chi) and thiolated chondroitin sulfate (t-CS), consisting of five double layers ([t-Chi/t-CS]5), was fabricated here by applying a layer-by-layer coating strategy. To represent a novel class of chemically tunable nanostructures, the ability to cross-link pendant thiol groups was tested by a rise from pH 4 during layer formation to pH 9.3 and a more powerful chemical stimulus by using chloramine-T (ChT). Following both treatments, the resulting multilayers showed stimuli-dependent behavior, as demonstrated by their content of free thiols, wettability, surface charge, elastic modulus, roughness, topography, thickness, and binding of fibronectin. Studies with human dermal fibroblasts further demonstrated the favorable potential of the ChT-responsive multilayers as a cell-adhesive surface compared to pH-induced cross-linking. Because the [t-Chi/t-CS]5 multilayer system is responsive to stimuli such as the pH and redox environment, multilayer systems with disulfide bond formation may help to tailor their interaction with cells, film degradation, and controlled release of bioactive substances like growth factors in a stimuli-responsive manner useful in future wound healing and tissue engineering applications.
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- Pegah Esmaeilzadeh
- Biomedical Materials Group, Institute of Pharmacy , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Biomedical Materials Group, Institute of Pharmacy , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Biomedical Materials Group, Institute of Pharmacy , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems , Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
- Institute of Physics , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , 06099 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
- Institute of Physics , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , 06099 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems , Walter-Hülse-Strasse 1 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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- Biomedical Materials Group, Institute of Pharmacy , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
- Interdisciplinary Center of Material Research , Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Heinrich Damerow Strasse 4 , 06120 Halle (Saale) , Germany
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Qin G, Duan J, Yang Y, Liu F. Magnetic Field Facilitated Resilient Chain-like Fe 3O 4/C/Red P with Superior Sodium Storage Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:6441-6452. [PMID: 29370520 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b17341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Red phosphorus (P) has recently attracted lots of interest due to its extraordinary theoretical capacity of 2596 mAh g-1 in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, it is challenging to solve the stability in the preparation process, while enhancing its low conductivity and solving the structural degradation caused by the enormous volume expansion (>490%) during cycling have become the targeted pursuits. Here, we creatively introduced the magnetic stimuli source to solve both of the preparation and the volume swelling force issues. In the precedence of magnetic field, the increased pressure in the sample room drives the homogeneous red P particles to finely deposit on the surface of Fe3O4/C. The chain-like Fe3O4/C/red P was successfully prepared assisted by the magnetic field. Simultaneously, considering that the speeded up movements for both electrons and sodium ions depended on Lorentz force, the electrochemical performance of such anode material is optimized by tuning the arrays in collector. It is noted that the nanostructure is elastically rearranged for the resistance of volume swelling force. Compared with the single Fe3O4/C/red P particles, for the magnetic fabricated Fe3O4/C/P chain structure, the electrostatic potential for reconstructing the chain-like Fe3O4/C/P is the largest. Such configured chain-like anode material exhibits an extraordinary cyclic performance and superior rate capability (692 mAh g-1 at 2000 mA g-1). The magnetic stimuli source bridges both the preparation optimization and the electrochemical performance enhancements for the red P based anode materials.
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- Guohui Qin
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology , Qingdao 266042, Shandong, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University , Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology , Qingdao 266042, Shandong, China
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Madaboosi N, Uhlig K, Schmidt S, Vikulina AS, Möhwald H, Duschl C, Volodkin D. A “Cell-Friendly” Window for the Interaction of Cells with Hyaluronic Acid/Poly-l
-Lysine Multilayers. Macromol Biosci 2017; 18. [DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201700319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Narayanan Madaboosi
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology; Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB); Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips; Am Mühlenberg 13 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces; Am Mühlenberg 1 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology; Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB); Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips; Am Mühlenberg 13 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology; Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB); Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips; Am Mühlenberg 13 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
- Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf; Institut für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie; Universiätsstr.1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- School of Science and Technology; Nottingham Trent University; Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS UK
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- Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces; Am Mühlenberg 1 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology; Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB); Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips; Am Mühlenberg 13 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology; Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB); Department Cellular Biotechnology & Biochips; Am Mühlenberg 13 14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany
- School of Science and Technology; Nottingham Trent University; Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS UK
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Pahal S, Gakhar R, Raichur AM, Varma MM. Polyelectrolyte multilayers for bio-applications: recent advancements. IET Nanobiotechnol 2017; 11:903-908. [PMID: 29155388 PMCID: PMC8676474 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
Abstract
The synergistic relationship between structure and the bulk properties of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) films has generated tremendous interest in their application for loading and release of bioactive species. Layer-by-layer assembly is the simplest, cost effective process for fabrication of such PEMs films, leading to one of the most widely accepted platforms for incorporating biological molecules with nanometre precision. The bulk reservoir properties of PEM films render them a potential candidate for applications such as biosensing, drug delivery and tissue engineering. Various biomolecules such as proteins, DNA, RNA or other desired molecules can be incorporated into the PEM stack via electrostatic interactions and various other secondary interactions such as hydrophobic interactions. The location and availability of the biological molecules within the PEM stack mediates its applicability in various fields of biomedical engineering such as programmed drug delivery. The development of advanced technologies for biomedical applications using PEM films has seen rapid progress recently. This review briefly summarises the recent successes of PEM being utilised for diverse bio-applications.
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- Suman Pahal
- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Department of Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Unit, University of South Africa, Florida 1710, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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Prokopovic VZ, Vikulina AS, Sustr D, Shchukina EM, Shchukin DG, Volodkin DV. Binding Mechanism of the Model Charged Dye Carboxyfluorescein to Hyaluronan/Polylysine Multilayers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:38908-38918. [PMID: 29035502 PMCID: PMC5682609 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
Biopolymer-based multilayers become more and more attractive due to the vast span of biological application they can be used for, e.g., implant coatings, cell culture supports, scaffolds. Multilayers have demonstrated superior capability to store enormous amounts of small charged molecules, such as drugs, and release them in a controlled manner; however, the binding mechanism for drug loading into the multilayers is still poorly understood. Here we focus on this mechanism using model hyaluronan/polylysine (HA/PLL) multilayers and a model charged dye, carboxyfluorescein (CF). We found that CF reaches a concentration of 13 mM in the multilayers that by far exceeds its solubility in water. The high loading is not related to the aggregation of CF in the multilayers. In the multilayers, CF molecules bind to free amino groups of PLL; however, intermolecular CF-CF interactions also play a role and (i) endow the binding with a cooperative nature and (ii) result in polyadsorption of CF molecules, as proven by fitting of the adsorption isotherm using the BET model. Analysis of CF mobility in the multilayers by fluorescence recovery after photobleaching has revealed that CF diffusion in the multilayers is likely a result of both jumping of CF molecules from one amino group to another and movement, together with a PLL chain being bound to it. We believe that this study may help in the design of tailor-made multilayers that act as advanced drug delivery platforms for a variety of bioapplications where high loading and controlled release are strongly desired.
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- Vladimir Z. Prokopovic
- Branch Bioanalytics
and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Fraunhofer
Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Branch Bioanalytics
and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Fraunhofer
Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham
Trent University, Clifton Lane, NG11 8NS Nottingham, U.K.
- E-mail: . Tel: +44 115 848 8062
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- Branch Bioanalytics
and Bioprocesses (Fraunhofer IZI-BB), Fraunhofer
Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Stephenson Institute
for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZF Liverpool, U.K.
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- Stephenson Institute
for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZF Liverpool, U.K.
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- School of Science and Technology, Nottingham
Trent University, Clifton Lane, NG11 8NS Nottingham, U.K.
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Smith RJ, Moule MG, Sule P, Smith T, Cirillo JD, Grunlan JC. Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Nanocoating Dramatically Reduces Bacterial Adhesion to Polyester Fabric. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:1845-1852. [PMID: 29725614 PMCID: PMC5926799 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Bacterial adhesion to textiles is thought to contribute to odor and infection. Alternately exposing polyester fabric to aqueous solutions of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) and poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) is shown here to create a nanocoating that dramatically reduces bacterial adhesion. Ten PDDA/PAA bilayers (BL) are 180 nm thick and only increase the weight of the polyester by 2.5%. The increased surface roughness and high degree of PAA ionization leads to a surface with a negative charge that causes a reduction in adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus by 50% when compared to uncoated fabric, after rinsing with sterilized water, because of electrostatic repulsion. S. aureus bacterial adhesion was quantified using bioluminescent radiance measured before and after rinsing, revealing 99% of applied bacteria were removed with a ten bilayer PDDA/PAA nanocoating. The ease of processing, and benign nature of the polymers used, should make this technology useful for rendering textiles antifouling on an industrial scale.
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- Ryan J. Smith
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 3255 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M College of Medicine, 8447 Riverside Parkway, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M College of Medicine, 8447 Riverside Parkway, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 3255 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, Texas A&M College of Medicine, 8447 Riverside Parkway, Bryan, Texas 77807, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 3255 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3123 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, 3003 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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