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Esposti LD, Squiteri D, Fusacchia C, Bassi G, Torelli R, Altamura D, Manicone E, Panseri S, Adamiano A, Giannini C, Montesi M, Bugli F, Iafisco M. Bioinspired oriented calcium phosphate nanocrystal arrays with bactericidal and osteogenic properties. Acta Biomater 2024:S1742-7061(24)00443-4. [PMID: 39117114 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
The global diffusion of antibiotic resistance poses a severe threat to public health. Addressing antibiotic-resistant infections requires innovative approaches, such as antibacterial nanostructured surfaces (ANSs). These surfaces, featuring ordered arrays of nanostructures, exhibit the ability to kill bacteria upon contact. However, most currently developed ANSs utilize bioinert materials, lacking bioactivity crucial for promoting tissue regeneration, particularly in the context of bone infections. This study introduces ANSs composed of bioactive calcium phosphate nanocrystals. Two distinct ANSs were created through a biomineralization-inspired growth of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) precursors. The ANSs demonstrated efficient antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative (P. aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (S. aureus) antibiotic resistant bacteria, with up to 75% mortality in adhered bacteria after only 4 hours of contact. Notably, the ANS featuring thinner and less oriented nano-needles exhibited superior efficacy attributed to simultaneous membrane rupturing and oxidative stress induction. Moreover, the ANSs facilitate the proliferation of mammalian cells, enhancing adhesion, spreading, and reducing oxidative stress. The ANSs displayed also significant bioactivity towards human mesenchymal stem cells, promoting colonization and inducing osteogenic differentiation. Specifically, the ANS with thicker and more ordered nano-needles demonstrated heightened effects. In conclusion, ANSs introduced in this work have the potential to serve as foundation for developing bone graft materials capable of eradicate site infections while concurrently stimulating bone regeneration. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Nanostructured surfaces with antibacterial properties through a mechano-bactericidal mechanism have shown significant potential in fighting antibiotic resistance. However, these surfaces have not been fabricated with bioactive materials necessary for developing devices that are both antibacterial and able to stimulate tissue regeneration. This study demonstrates the feasibility of creating nanostructured surfaces of ordered calcium phosphate nano-needles through a biomineralization-inspired growth. These surfaces exhibit dual functionality, serving as effective bactericidal agents against Gram-negative and Gram-positive antibiotic-resistant bacteria while also promoting the proliferation of mammalian cells and inducing osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Consequently, this approach holds promise in the context of bone infections, introducing innovative nanostructured surfaces that could be utilized in the development of antimicrobial and osteogenic grafts.
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- Lorenzo Degli Esposti
- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma, Via delle Scienze 11/A, 43124, Parma (PR), Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy; Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science. University of G. d'Annunzio, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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He Q, Yuan H, Bu Y, Hu J, Olatunde OZ, Gong L, Wang P, Hu T, Li Y, Lu C. Mesoporous Oxidized Mn-Ca Nanoparticles as Potential Antimicrobial Agents for Wound Healing. Molecules 2024; 29:2960. [PMID: 38998912 PMCID: PMC11243354 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29132960] [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: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Managing chronic non-healing wounds presents a significant clinical challenge due to their frequent bacterial infections. Mesoporous silica-based materials possess robust wound-healing capabilities attributed to their renowned antimicrobial properties. The current study details the advancement of mesoporous silicon-loaded MnO and CaO molecules (HMn-Ca) against bacterial infections and chronic non-healing wounds. HMn-Ca was synthesized by reducing manganese chloride and calcium chloride by urotropine solution with mesoporous silicon as the template, thereby transforming the manganese and calcium ions on the framework of mesoporous silicon. The developed HMn-Ca was investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible), and visible spectrophotometry, followed by the determination of Zeta potential. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was determined by using the 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) oxidation reaction. The wound healing effectiveness of the synthesized HMn-Ca is evaluated in a bacterial-infected mouse model. The loading of MnO and CaO inside mesoporous silicon enhanced the generation of ROS and the capacity of bacterial capture, subsequently decomposing the bacterial membrane, leading to the puncturing of the bacterial membrane, followed by cellular demise. As a result, treatment with HMn-Ca could improve the healing of the bacterial-infected wound, illustrating a straightforward yet potent method for engineering nanozymes tailored for antibacterial therapy.
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- Qianfeng He
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional and Clinical Translational Medicine, Fujian Province University, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen 361023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Q.H.); (H.Y.); (Y.B.); (J.H.); (O.Z.O.); (L.G.); (P.W.); (T.H.)
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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Ren F, Dai J, Zhang J, Luan Y, Yang F, Shen J, Liu H, Zhou J. A magnetic calcium phosphate for selective capture of multi-phosphopeptides. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1238:124110. [PMID: 38603891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124110] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The specific enrichment of multi-phosphopeptides in the presence of non-phosphopeptides and mono-phosphopeptides was still a challenge for phosphoproteomics research. Most of these enrichment materials relied on Zn, Ti, Sn, and other rare precious metals as the bonding center to enrich multi-phosphopeptides while ignoring the use of common metal elements. The addition of rare metals increased the cost of the experiment, which was not conducive to their large-scale application in biomedical proteomics laboratories. In addition, multiple high-speed centrifugation steps also resulted in the loss of low-abundance multi-phosphopeptides in the treatment procedure of biological samples. This study proposed the use of calcium, a common element, as the central bonding agent for synthesizing magnetic calcium phosphate materials (designated as CaP-Fe3O4). These materials aim to capture multi-phosphopeptides and identifying phosphorylation sites. The current results demonstrate that CaP-Fe3O4 exhibited excellent selection specificity, high sensitivity, and stability in the enrichment of multi-phosphopeptides and the identification of phosphorylation sites. Additionally, the introduction of magnetic separation not only reduced the time required for multi-phosphopeptides enrichment but also prevented the loss of these peptides during high-speed centrifugation. These findings contribute to the widespread application and advancement of phosphoproteomics research.
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- FangKun Ren
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Słota D, Jampilek J, Sobczak-Kupiec A. Targeted Clindamycin Delivery Systems: Promising Options for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Infections Using Biomaterials. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4386. [PMID: 38673971 PMCID: PMC11050486 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084386] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Targeted therapy represents a real opportunity to improve the health and lives of patients. Developments in this field are confirmed by the fact that the global market for drug carriers was worth nearly $40 million in 2022. For this reason, materials engineering and the development of new drug carrier compositions for targeted therapy has become a key area of research in pharmaceutical drug delivery in recent years. Ceramics, polymers, and metals, as well as composites, are of great interest, as when they are appropriately processed or combined with each other, it is possible to obtain biomaterials for hard tissues, soft tissues, and skin applications. After appropriate modification, these materials can release the drug directly at the site requiring a therapeutic effect. This brief literature review characterizes routes of drug delivery into the body and discusses biomaterials from different groups, options for their modification with clindamycin, an antibiotic used for infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria, and different methods for the final processing of carriers. Examples of coating materials for skin wound healing, acne therapy, and bone tissue fillers are given. Furthermore, the reasons why the use of antibiotic therapy is crucial for a smooth and successful recovery and the risks of bacterial infections are explained. It was demonstrated that there is no single proven delivery scheme, and that the drug can be successfully released from different carriers depending on the destination.
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- Dagmara Słota
- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, KrakowUniversity of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacky University, Slechtitelu 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, KrakowUniversity of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31-864 Krakow, Poland;
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Jiang C, Zhu G, Liu Q. Current application and future perspectives of antimicrobial degradable bone substitutes for chronic osteomyelitis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1375266. [PMID: 38600942 PMCID: PMC11004352 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1375266] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Chronic osteomyelitis remains a persistent challenge for the surgeons due to its refractory nature. Generally, treatment involves extensive debridement of necrotic bone, filling of dead space, adequate antimicrobial therapy, bone reconstruction, and rehabilitation. However, the optimal choice of bone substitute to manage the bone defect remains debatable. This paper reviewed the clinical evidence for antimicrobial biodegradable bone substitutes in the treatment of osteomyelitis in recent years. Indeed, this combination was proved to eradicate infection and facilitate bone reconstruction, which might reduce the cost and hospital stay. Handling was associated with increased risk of unwanted side effect to affect bone healing. The study provides some valuable insights into the clinical evaluation of treatment outcomes in the aspects of infection eradication, bone reconstruction, and complications caused by materials. However, achieving complete infection eradication and subsequently perfect bone reconstruction remains challenging in compromised conditions, hence advanced innovative bone substitutes are imperative. In this review, we mainly focus on the desired functional effects of advanced bone substitutes on infection eradication and bone reconstruction from the future perspective. Handling property was optimized to simplify surgery process. It is expected that this review will provide an important opportunity to enhance the understanding of the design and application of innovative biomaterials to synergistically eradicate infection and restore integrity and function of bone.
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- Chenxi Jiang
- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
- Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, China
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Parkin HC, Street STG, Gowen B, Da-Silva-Correa LH, Hof R, Buckley HL, Manners I. Mechanism of Action and Design of Potent Antibacterial Block Copolymer Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:5128-5141. [PMID: 38356186 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c09033] [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: 02/16/2024]
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Self-assembled polymer nanoparticles are promising antibacterials, with nonspherical morphologies of particular interest as recent work has demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity relative to their spherical counterparts. However, the reasons for this enhancement are currently unclear. We have performed a multifaceted analysis of the antibacterial mechanism of action of 1D nanofibers relative to nanospheres by the use of flow cytometry, high-resolution microscopy, and evaluations of the antibacterial activity of pristine and tetracycline-loaded nanoparticles. Low-length dispersity, fluorescent diblock copolymer nanofibers with a crystalline poly(fluorenetrimethylenecarbonate) (PFTMC) core (length = 104 and 472 nm, height = 7 nm, width = 10-13 nm) and a partially protonated poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) corona (length = 12 nm) were prepared via seeded growth living crystallization-driven self-assembly. Their behavior was compared to that of analogous nanospheres containing an amorphous PFTMC core (diameter of 12 nm). While all nanoparticles were uptaken into Escherichia coli W3110, crystalline-core nanofibers were observed to cause significant bacterial damage. Drug loading studies indicated that while all nanoparticle antibacterial activity was enhanced in combination with tetracycline, the enhancement was especially prominent when small nanoparticles (ca. 15-25 nm) were employed. Therefore, the identified differences in the mechanism of action and the demonstrated consequences for nanoparticle size and morphology control may be exploited for the future design of potent antibacterial agents for overcoming antibacterial resistance. This study also reinforces the requirement of morphological control over polymer nanoparticles for biomedical applications, as differences in activity are observed depending on their size, shape, and core-crystallinity.
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- Hayley C Parkin
- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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Yu M, Feng L, Gan Z, Hua Y, Wu H, Ganss B, Yang H. Tubular Nanoclay-Enhanced Calcium Phosphate Mineralization and Assembly to Impart High Stiffness and Antimicrobial Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9190-9200. [PMID: 38349042 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Achieving superior mechanical properties of composite materials in artificially engineered materials is a great challenge due to technical bottlenecks in the size and morphological modulation of inorganic nanominerals. Hence, a "bioprocess-inspired fabrication" is proposed to create multilayered organic-inorganic columnar structures. The sequential assembly of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), polyelectrolytes (PAAs), and calcium phosphates (CaPs) results in organic-inorganic structures. PAA plays a crucial role in controlling the formation of CaP, guiding it into amorphous particles with smaller nanosizes. The introduction of HNT induces the assembly and maturation of CaP-PAA, leading to the formation of a highly crystalline hydroxyapatite. Poly(vinyl alcohol) was then woven into HNT-encapsulated hydroxyapatite nanorods, resulting in composite materials with basic hierarchical structures across multiple scales. The fabricated composite exhibits exceptional hardness (4.27 ± 0.33 GPa) and flexural strength (101.25 ± 1.72 MPa), surpassing those of most previously developed biological hard tissue materials. Additionally, the composite demonstrates effective antibacterial properties and corrosion resistance, attributed to the dense crystalline phase of CaP. This innovative approach showcases the potential of clay minerals, particularly HNT, in the advancement of biomaterial design. The outstanding mechanical and antimicrobial properties of clay-based composites make them a promising candidate for applications in hard tissue repair, offering versatility in biomedicine and engineering.
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- Menghan Yu
- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry and Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1G6, Canada
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Mineral Materials, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Mineral Materials and Application, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Zhang W, Chen H, Tian H, Niu Q, Xing J, Wang T, Chen X, Wang X. Two-dimensional TiO nanosheets with photothermal effects for wound sterilization. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7641-7653. [PMID: 37489037 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01170d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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To combat multidrug-resistant bacteria, researchers have poured into the development and design of antimicrobial agents. Here, low-cost two-dimensional (2D) antibacterial material titanium monoxide nanosheets (TiO NSs) were prepared by an ultrasonic-assisted liquid-phase exfoliation method. When cultured with bacteria, TiO NSs showed intrinsic antimicrobial capacity, possibly due to membrane damage caused by the sharp edges of TiO NSs. Under near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation, TiO NSs showed high photothermal conversion efficiency (PTCE) and sterilization efficiency. By combining these two antibacterial mechanisms, TiO NSs exhibited a strong killing effect on Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Especially after treatment with TiO NSs (150 μg mL-1) +near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, both bacteria were completely killed. In vivo experiments on wound repair of bacterial infection further confirmed its antibacterial effect. In addition, TiO NSs had no obvious toxicity or side effects, so as a kind of broad-spectrum 2D antibacterial nanoagent, TiO NSs have broad application prospects in the field of pathogen infection.
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- Wei Zhang
- College and Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Department of Burns, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- College and Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China.
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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Yu J, Wang X, Ren F, Zhang J, Shen J, Liu H, Zhou J. An easy and straightforward synthesized nano calcium phosphate for highly capture of multiply phosphorylated peptides. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1257:341150. [PMID: 37062565 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Multisite phosphorylation of proteins regulates various cellular life activities, however, the capture of low abundance multi-phosphopeptides from biosamples and identification of phosphorylation sites are largely limited due to the limited enrichment materials and their unclear interactions with multi-phosphopeptides. Here we propose using two cheap raw materials (CaCl2·2H2O and Na2HPO4·12H2O) in 10 min at room temperature to synthesize the structurally simple Nanometric Calcium Phosphate (CaP) to resolve this challenge. The current results showed that the "simple" CaP has good selection specificity, high sensitivity and stability for multi-phosphopeptides enrichment and the identification of phosphorylation sites, which facilitate the popularization and application of phosphoproteomics research. Further, the interaction of CaP and multi-phosphopeptides were qualitatively characterized at the molecular/atomic level and the high affinity between them was quantified by the isothermal titration microcalorimeter based on the laws of thermodynamics. The results indicated that the interaction was a spontaneous (ΔG < 0) exothermic reaction with enthalpy reduction (ΔH < 0) and driven mainly by hydrogen bond and electrostatic interaction process.
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- Jialin Yu
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory Biofunctional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Pantović Pavlović MR, Ignjatović NL, Panić VV, Mirkov II, Kulaš JB, Malešević AL, Pavlović MM. Immunomodulatory Effects Mediated by Nano Amorphous Calcium Phosphate/Chitosan Oligosaccharide Lactate Coatings Decorated with Selenium on Titanium Implants. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14040227. [PMID: 37103318 PMCID: PMC10143504 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14040227] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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The aim of this work is in situ anodization/anaphoretic deposition of a nano amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP)/chitosan oligosaccharide lactate (ChOL) multifunctional hybrid coating decorated with selenium (Se) on a titanium substrate and in vivo investigation of its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect. Investigating phenomena at the implant-tissue interface of interest for controlled inflammation and immunomodulation was also the aim of the research. In our earlier research, we designed coatings based on ACP and ChOL on titanium with anticorrosive, antibacterial and biocompatible properties, while in the presented results we show that selenium addition makes this coating an immunomodulator. The immunomodulatory effect of the novel hybrid coating is characterized by the examination of the functional aspects in the tissue around the implant (in vivo): proinflammatory cytokines' gene expression, M1 (iNOS) and M2 (Arg1) macrophages, fibrous capsule formation (TGF-β) and vascularization (VEGF). The EDS, FTIR and XRD analyses prove the formation of a ACP/ChOL/Se multifunctional hybrid coating on Ti and the presence of Se. A higher M2/M1 macrophage ratio in the ACP/ChOL/Se-coated implants compared to pure titanium implants (a higher level of Arg1 expression) is noted at all time points examined (after 7, 14 and 28 days). Lower inflammation measured by gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF, lower expression of TGF-β in the surrounding tissue and higher IL-6 expression (solely at day 7 post-implantation) is noted in presence of the ACP/ChOL/Se-coated implants.
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- Marijana R Pantović Pavlović
- Department of Electrochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Center of Excellence in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering-ICTM, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Technical Science of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Electrochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Center of Excellence in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering-ICTM, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Chemical-Technological Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Immunotoxicology Group, Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Immunotoxicology Group, Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Immunotoxicology Group, Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research "Sinisa Stankovic"-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Electrochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Center of Excellence in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering-ICTM, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Dapporto M, Tavoni M, Restivo E, Carella F, Bruni G, Mercatali L, Visai L, Tampieri A, Iafisco M, Sprio S. Strontium-doped apatitic bone cements with tunable antibacterial and antibiofilm ability. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:969641. [PMID: 36568303 PMCID: PMC9780487 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.969641] [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: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Injectable calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) represent promising candidates for the regeneration of complex-shape bone defects, thanks to self-hardening ability, bioactive composition and nanostructure offering high specific surface area for cell attachment and conduction. Such features make CPCs also interesting for functionalization with various biomolecules, towards the generation of multifunctional devices with enhanced therapeutic ability. In particular, strontium-doped CPCs have been studied in the last years due to the intrinsic antiosteoporotic character of strontium. In this work, a SrCPC previously reported as osteointegrative and capable to modulate the fate of bone cells was enriched with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HA-NPs) functionalized with tetracycline (TC) to provide antibacterial activity. We found that HA-NPs functionalized with TC (NP-TC) can act as modulator of the drug release profile when embedded in SrCPCs, thus providing a sustained and tunable TC release. In vitro microbiological tests on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus strains proved effective bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties, especially for the NP-TC loaded SrCPC formulations. Overall, our results indicate that the addition of NP-TC on CPC acted as effective modulator towards a tunable drug release control in the treatment of bone infections or cancers.
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- Massimiliano Dapporto
- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Molecular Medicine Department, Center for Health Technologies, UdR INSTM, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section, Center for Colloid and Surfaces Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Osteoncology Unit, Bioscience Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) “Dino Amadori”, Meldola, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy,Molecular Medicine Department, Center for Health Technologies, UdR INSTM, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy,Medicina Clinica-Specialistica, UOR5 Laboratorio di Nanotecnologie, ICS Maugeri. IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy,*Correspondence: Michele Iafisco, ; Simone Sprio,
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC) (Former ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Faenza, Italy,*Correspondence: Michele Iafisco, ; Simone Sprio,
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The Study of Nanosized Silicate-Substituted Hydroxyapatites Co-Doped with Sr 2+ and Zn 2+ Ions Related to Their Influence on Biological Activities. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:6229-6246. [PMID: 36547086 PMCID: PMC9776463 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44120425] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nanosized silicate-substituted hydroxyapatites, characterized by the general formula Ca9.8-x-nSrnZnx(PO4)6-y(SiO4)y(OH)2 (where: n = 0.2 [mol%]; x = 0.5-3.5 [mol%]; y = 4-5 [mol%]), co-doped with Zn2+ and Sr2+ ions, were synthesized with the help of a microwave-assisted hydrothermal technique. The structural properties were determined using XRD (X-ray powder diffraction) and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The morphology, size and shape of biomaterials were detected using scanning electron microscopy techniques (SEM). The reference strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were used to assess bacterial survivability and the impact on biofilm formation in the presence of nanosilicate-substituted strontium-hydroxyapatites. Safety evaluation was also performed using the standard cytotoxicity test (MTT) and hemolysis assay. Moreover, the mutagenic potential of the materials was assessed (Ames test). The obtained results suggest the dose-dependent antibacterial activity of nanomaterials, especially observed for samples doped with 3.5 mol% Zn2+ ions. Moreover, the modification with five SiO4 groups enhanced the antibacterial effect; however, a rise in the toxicity was observed as well. No harmful activity was detected in the hemolysis assay as well as in the mutagenic assay (Ames test).
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Erythromycin Formulations—A Journey to Advanced Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102180. [PMID: 36297615 PMCID: PMC9608461 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Erythromycin (ERY) is a macrolide compound with a broad antimicrobial spectrum which is currently being used to treat a large number of bacterial infections affecting the skin, respiratory tract, intestines, bones and other systems, proving great value from a clinical point of view. It became popular immediately after its discovery in 1952, due to its therapeutic effect against pathogens resistant to other drugs. Despite this major advantage, ERY exhibits several drawbacks, raising serious clinical challenges. Among them, the very low solubility in water and instability under acidic conditions cause a limited efficacy and bioavailability. Apart from this, higher doses promote drug resistance and undesirable effects. In order to overcome these disadvantages, during the past decades, a large variety of ERY formulations, including nanoparticles, have emerged. Despite the interest in ERY-(nano)formulations, a review on them is lacking. Therefore, this work was aimed at reviewing all efforts made to encapsulate ERY in formulations of various chemical compositions, sizes and morphologies. In addition, their preparation/synthesis, physico-chemical properties and performances were carefully analysed. Limitations of these studies, particularly the quantification of ERY, are discussed as well.
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Oh SH, Jung YS, Lee MJ. Assessment of Zinc-Bound Phosphate-Based Glass-Coated Denture-Relining Material with Antifungal Efficacy for Inhibiting Denture Stomatitis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3048. [PMID: 36080085 PMCID: PMC9457723 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study investigated the surface properties, biocompatibility, and antifungal activity against Candida albicans of a denture-relining material coated with zinc-bound phosphate-based glass. First, zinc-bound phosphate-based glass was fabricated. A polymerized denture-relining disk was coated with zinc-bound phosphate-based glass (2%, 4%, and 6%). The surface properties of the control and experimental groups were measured, including the wettability, microhardness, color difference, and gloss. The biocompatibility was evaluated using the MTT assay according to ISO 10993-5. The antifungal activity was investigated by counting the number of colony-forming units of Candida albicans. The results were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (p = 0.05). The results of this study indicate that, despite the antimicrobial effect of zinc-bound phosphate-based glass, a coated denture-relining material does not degrade the surface properties and biocompatibility. Therefore, this novel material is considered promising for use as a dental material with antimicrobial properties that can potentially prevent denture stomatitis.
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- Sang-Hwan Oh
- Department of Dental Hygiene, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Science & Technology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju 37224, Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, Cheonan 31065, Korea
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Uskoković V, Wu VM. Altering Microbiomes with Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles: A Metagenomic Analysis. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5824. [PMID: 36079205 PMCID: PMC9456825 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydroxyapatite (HAp), the most abundant biological material among mammals, has been recently demonstrated to possess moderate antibacterial properties. Metagenomics provides a series of tools for analyzing the simultaneous interaction of materials with larger communities of microbes, which may aid in optimizing the antibacterial activity of a material such as HAp. Here, a microbiome intrinsic to the sample of sandy soil collected from the base of an African Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) shrub surrounding the children's sandbox at the Arrowhead Park in Irvine, California was challenged with HAp nanoparticles and analyzed with next-generation sequencing for hypervariable 16S ribosomal DNA base pair homologies. HAp nanoparticles overwhelmingly reduced the presence of Gram-negative phyla, classes, orders, families, genera and species, and consequently elevated the relative presence of their Gram-positive counterparts. Thermodynamic, electrostatic and chemical bonding arguments were combined in a model proposed to explain this selective affinity. The ability of amphiphilic surface protrusions of lipoteichoic acid in Gram-positive bacteria and mycolic acid in mycobacteria to increase the dispersibility of the bacterial cells and assist in their resistance to capture by the solid phase is highlighted. Within the Gram-negative group, the variability of the distal, O-antigen portion of the membrane lipopolysaccharide was shown to be excessive and the variability of its proximal, lipid A portion insufficient to explain the selectivity based on chemical sequence arguments. Instead, flagella-driven motility proves to be a factor favoring the evasion of binding to HAp. HAp displayed a preference toward binding to less pathogenic bacteria than those causative of disease in humans, while taxa having a positive agricultural effect were largely captured by HAp, indicating an evolutionary advantage this may have given it as a biological material. The capacity to selectively sequester Gram-negative microorganisms and correspondingly alter the composition of the microbiome may open up a new avenue in environmental and biomedical applications of HAp.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- TardigradeNano LLC, Irvine, CA 92604, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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Uskoković V, Wu VM. When Nothing Turns Itself Inside out and Becomes Something: Coating Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) Spheres with Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles vs. the Other Way Around. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13030102. [PMID: 35893470 PMCID: PMC9332181 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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To stabilize drugs physisorbed on the surface of hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanoparticles and prevent burst release, these nanoparticles are commonly coated with polymers. Bioactive HAp, however, becomes shielded from the surface of such core/shell entities, which partially defeats the purpose of using it. The goal of this study was to assess the biological and pharmacokinetic effects of inverting this classical core/shell structure by coating poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) spheres with HAp nanoparticles. The HAp shell did not hinder the release of vancomycin; rather, it increased the release rate to a minor degree, compared to that from undecorated PLGA spheres. The decoration of PLGA spheres with HAp induced lesser mineral deposition and lesser upregulation of osteogenic markers compared to those induced by the composite particles where HAp nanoparticles were embedded inside the PLGA spheres. This was explained by homeostatic mechanisms governing the cell metabolism, which ensure than the sensation of a product of this metabolism in the cell interior or exterior is met with the reduction in the metabolic activity. The antagonistic relationship between proliferation and bone production was demonstrated by the higher proliferation rate of cells challenged with HAp-coated PLGA spheres than of those treated with PLGA-coated HAp. It is concluded that the overwhelmingly positive response of tissues to HAp-coated biomaterials for bone replacement is unlikely to be due to the direct induction of new bone growth in osteoblasts adhering to the HAp coating. Rather, these positive effects are consequential to more elementary aspects of cell attachment, mechanotransduction, and growth at the site of contact between the HAp-coated material and the tissue.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- TardigradeNano LLC., 7 Park Vista, Irvine, CA 92604, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, USA
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +1-(415)-412-0233
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- TardigradeNano LLC., 7 Park Vista, Irvine, CA 92604, USA;
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UMAOH Calcium Phosphate Coatings Designed for Drug Delivery: Vancomycin, 5-Fluorouracil, Interferon α-2b Case. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134643. [PMID: 35806777 PMCID: PMC9267872 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Drug delivery systems based on calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings have been recently recognized as beneficial drug delivery systems in complex cases of bone diseases for admission of drugs in the localized area, simultaneously inducing osteoinduction because of the bioavailable Ca and P ions. However, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) deposition of CaP does not allow for the formation of a coating with sufficient interconnected porosity for drug delivery purposes. Here, we report on the method to deposit CaP-based coatings using a new hybrid ultrasound-assisted MAO (UMAOH) method for deposition of coatings for drug delivery that could carry various types of drugs, such as cytostatic, antibacterial, or immunomodulatory compositions. Application of UMAOH resulted in coatings with an Ra roughness equal to 3.5 µm, a thickness of 50–55 µm, and a combination of high values of internal and surface porosity, 39 and 28%, respectively. The coating is represented by the monetite phase that is distributed in the matrix of amorphous CaP. Optimal conditions of coating deposition have been determined and used for drug delivery by impregnation with Vancomycin, 5-Fluorouracil, and Interferon-α-2b. Cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of the manufactured drug-carrying coatings have been studied using the three different cell lines and methicillin-resistant S. aureus.
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TPGS-based and S-thanatin functionalized nanorods for overcoming drug resistance in Klebsiella pneumonia. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3731. [PMID: 35768446 PMCID: PMC9243133 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-31500-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Tigecycline is regarded as the last line of defense to combat multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, increasing utilization has led to rising drug resistance and treatment failure. Here, we design a D-alpha tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate-modified and S-thanatin peptide-functionalized nanorods based on calcium phosphate nanoparticles for tigecycline delivery and pneumonia therapy caused by tigecycline-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. After incubation with bacteria, the fabricated nanorods can enhance tigecycline accumulation in bacteria via the inhibitory effect on efflux pumps exerted by D-alpha tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate and the targeting capacity of S-thanatin to bacteria. The synergistic antibacterial capacity between S-thanatin and tigecycline further enhances the antibacterial activity of nanorods, thus overcoming the tigecycline resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae. After intravenous injection, nanorods significantly reduces the counts of white blood cells and neutrophils, decreases bacterial colonies, and ameliorates neutrophil infiltration events, thereby largely increasing the survival rate of mice with pneumonia. These findings may provide a therapeutic strategy for infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Overproduction of efflux pumps represents an important mechanism of Klebsiella pneumonia resistance to tigecycline. Here, the authors design TPGS- and S-thanatin functionalized nanorods loaded with tigecycline to increase drug accumulation inside bacteria and overcome bacterial resistance.
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Akram AM, Omar RA, Ashfaq M. Chitosan/calcium phosphate-nanoflakes-based biomaterial: a potential hemostatic wound dressing material. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04300-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Munir MU, Salman S, Ihsan A, Elsaman T. Synthesis, Characterization, Functionalization and Bio-Applications of Hydroxyapatite Nanomaterials: An Overview. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:1903-1925. [PMID: 35530974 PMCID: PMC9075913 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s360670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) is similar to natural bone regarding composition, and its structure favors in biomedical applications. Continuous research and progress on HA nanomaterials (HA-NMs) have explored novel fabrication approaches coupled with functionalization and characterization methods. These nanomaterials have a significant role in many biomedical areas like sustained drug and gene delivery, bio-imaging, magnetic resonance, cell separation, and hyperthermia treatment due to their promising biocompatibility. This review highlighted the HA-NMs chemical composition, recent progress in synthesis methods, characterization and surface modification methods, ion-doping, and role in biomedical applications. HA-NMs have a substantial role as drug delivery vehicles, coating material, bone implant, coating, ceramic, and composite materials. Here, we try to summarize an overview of HA-NMs with the provision of future directions.
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- Muhammad Usman Munir
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf, 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Nanobiotech Group, Industrial Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf, 72388, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Y, An Q, Zhang S, Ma Z, Hu X, Feng M, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. A healing promoting wound dressing with tailor-made antibacterial potency employing piezocatalytic processes in multi-functional nanocomposites. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:2649-2659. [PMID: 35134104 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr07386a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Developing a novel antibiotics-free antibacterial strategy is essential for minimizing bacterial resistance. Materials that not only kill bacteria but also promote tissue healing are especially challenging to achieve. Inspired by chemical conversion processes in living organisms, we develop a piezoelectrically active antibacterial device that converts ambient O2 and H2O to ROS by piezocatalytic processes. The device is achieved by mounting nanoscopic polypyrrole/carbon nanotube catalyst multilayers onto piezoelectric-dielectric films. Under stimuli by a hand-held massage device, the sterilizing rates for S. aureus and E. coli reach 84.11% and 94.85% after 10 minutes of operation, respectively. The antibacterial substrate at the same time preserves and releases drugs and presents negligible cytotoxicity. Animal experiments demonstrate that daily treatment for 10 minutes using the device effectively accelerates the healing of infected wounds on the backs of mice, promoting hair follicle generation and collagen deposition. We believe that this report provides a novel design approach for antibacterial strategies in medical treatment.
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- Yi Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215000, PR China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China.
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics Implants, Beijing 100048, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China.
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics Implants, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China.
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics Implants, Beijing 100048, China
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Gelli R, Briccolani-Bandini L, Pagliai M, Cardini G, Ridi F, Baglioni P. Exploring the effect of Mg 2+ substitution on amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 606:444-453. [PMID: 34399361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS The study of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) has become a hot topic due to its relevance in living organisms and as a material for biomedical applications. The preparation and characterization of Mg-substituted ACP nanoparticles (AMCP) with tunable Ca/Mg ratio is reported in the present study to address the effect of Mg2+ on their structure and stability. EXPERIMENTS AMCPs particles were synthesized by precipitation of the precursors from aqueous solutions. The particles were analyzed in terms of morphology, crystallinity, and thermal stability, to get a complete overview of their physico-chemical characteristics. Computational methods were also employed to simulate the structure of ACP clusters at different levels of Mg2+ substitution. FINDINGS Our results demonstrate that AMCP particles with tunable composition and crystallinity can be obtained. The analysis of the heat-induced crystallization of AMCP shows that particles' stability depends on the degree of Mg2+ substitution in the cluster, as confirmed by computational analyses. The presented results shed light on the effect of Mg2+ on ACP features at different structural levels and may be useful guidelines for the preparation and design of AMCP particles with a specific Ca/Mg ratio.
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- Rita Gelli
- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; CSGI, Center for Colloid and Surface Science, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; CSGI, Center for Colloid and Surface Science, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy; CSGI, Center for Colloid and Surface Science, via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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Tuchin VV, Genina EA, Tuchina ES, Svetlakova AV, Svenskaya YI. Optical clearing of tissues: Issues of antimicrobial phototherapy and drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 180:114037. [PMID: 34752842 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This review presents principles and novelties in the field of tissue optical clearing (TOC) technology, as well as application for optical monitoring of drug delivery and effective antimicrobial phototherapy. TOC is based on altering the optical properties of tissue through the introduction of immersion optical cleaning agents (OCA), which impregnate the tissue of interest. We also analyze various methods and kinetics of delivery of photodynamic agents, nanoantibiotics and their mixtures with OCAs into the tissue depth in the context of antimicrobial and antifungal phototherapy. In vitro and in vivo studies of antimicrobial phototherapies, such as photodynamic, photothermal plasmonic and photocatalytic, are summarized, and the prospects of a new TOC technology for effective killing of pathogens are discussed.
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Parkin H, Garcia-Hernandez JD, Street STG, Hof R, Manners I. Uniform, Length-Tunable Antibacterial 1D Diblock Copolymer Nanofibers. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00262k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The rapid increase in antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria has led to an urgent need to develop new methods of treating bacterial infections. Antibacterial polymeric nanoparticles are of interest for...
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Synthesis and antimicrobial activity assessment of calcium and iron phosphate nanoparticles prepared by a facile and cost-effective method. Chem Phys Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yousefi SR, Alshamsi HA, Amiri O, Salavati-Niasari M. Synthesis, characterization and application of Co/Co3O4 nanocomposites as an effective photocatalyst for discoloration of organic dye contaminants in wastewater and antibacterial properties. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Liu K, Zhang F, Wei Y, Hu Q, Luo Q, Chen C, Wang J, Yang L, Luo R, Wang Y. Dressing Blood-Contacting Materials by a Stable Hydrogel Coating with Embedded Antimicrobial Peptides for Robust Antibacterial and Antithrombus Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38947-38958. [PMID: 34433245 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c05167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Although dressing blood-contacting devices with robust and synergistic antibacterial and antithrombus properties has been explored for several decades, it still remains a great challenge. In order to endow materials with remarkable antibacterial and antithrombus abilities, a stable and antifouling hydrogel coating was developed via surface-initiated polymerization of sulfobetaine methacrylate and acrylic acid on a polymeric substrate followed by embedding of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), including WR (sequence: WRWRWR-NH2) or Bac2A (sequence: RLARIVVIRVAR-NH2) AMPs. The chemical composition of the AMP-embedded hydrogel coating was determined through XPS, zeta potential, and SEM-EDS measurements. The AMP-embedded antifouling hydrogel coating showed not only good hemocompatibility but also excellent bactericidal and antiadhesion properties against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Moreover, the hydrogel coating could protect the AMPs with long-term bioactivity and cover the positive charge of the dotted distributed AMPs, which in turn well retained the hemocompatibility and antifouling capacity of the bulk hydrogels. Furthermore, the microbiological results of animal experiments also verified the anti-infection performance in vivo. Histological and immunological data further indicated that the hydrogel coating had an excellent anti-inflammatory function. Therefore, the present study might provide a promising approach to prevent bacterial infections and thrombosis in clinical applications of blood-contacting devices and related implants.
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- Kunpeng Liu
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Center for Medical Device Evaluation of NMPA, Beijing 100081, China
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, College of Architecture & Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Degli Esposti L, Adamiano A, Siliqi D, Giannini C, Iafisco M. The effect of chemical structure of carboxylate molecules on hydroxyapatite nanoparticles. A structural and morphological study. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2360-2371. [PMID: 33553821 PMCID: PMC7844063 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Being the most abundant non-macromolecular organic component of bone, the role of citrate (Cit) in hydroxyapatite (HA) crystallization is of high relevance. In this work we have investigated the influence of hydroxycitrate (CitOH) and glutarate (Glr) on HA crystallization in terms of particle growth, composition, and morphology in comparison to Cit. CitOH and Glr have been selected for this work because they share the same backbone structure of Cit but bear different functional groups in the central region. Our data has revealed that CitOH strongly inhibits HA crystallization more efficiently than Cit. CitOH-HA nanoparticles are composed of platy, elongated particles similar to those of Cit-HA but they are ca. twice smaller and have a lower crystal order. On the other hand, Glr does not inhibit HA crystallization as Cit, but leads to the formation of OCP platelets that convert with maturation time to HA nanorods with larger aspect ratio than Cit-HA. In comparison to Cit-HA samples, Glr-HA nanoparticles have bigger dimensions, and higher structural order. Overall, our data reveal that the central carboxyl group of Cit is involved in the selective binding with HA crystal surface and in regulating HA crystal growth. The results of this work highlight new possibilities to control the formation of HA for designing advanced bioactive materials and give new insights on the role of the structure of Cit in regulating the HA morphology.
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- Lorenzo Degli Esposti
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography (IC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, Italy
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Borovik P, Oestreicher V, Huck-Iriart C, Jobbágy M. Amorphous Calcium Phosphates: Solvent-Controlled Growth and Stabilization through the Epoxide Route. Chemistry 2021; 27:10077-10086. [PMID: 33890346 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202005483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Calcium phosphates stand among the most promising nanobiomaterials in key biomedical applications, such as bone repairment, signalling or drug/gene delivery. Their intrinsic properties as crystalline structure, composition, particle shape and size define their successful use. Among these compounds, metastable amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) is currently gaining particular attention due to its inherently high reactivity in solution, which is crucial in bone development mechanisms. However, the preparation of this highly desired (bio)material with control over its shape, size and phase purity remains as a synthetic challenge. In this work, the epoxide route was adapted for the synthesis of pure and stable ACP colloids. By using biocompatible solvents, such as ethylene glycol and/or glycerine, it was possible to avoid the natural tendency of ACP to maturate into more stable and crystalline apatites. Moreover, this procedure offers size control, ranging from small nanoparticles (60 nm) to micrometric spheroids (>500 nm). The eventual fractalization of the internal mesostructured can be tuned, by simply adjusting the composition of the ethylene glycol:glycerine solvent mixture. These findings introduce the use of green solvents as a new tool to control crystallinity and/or particle size in the synthesis of nanomaterials, avoiding the use of capping agents and preserving the natural chemical reactivity of the pristine surface.
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- Paula Borovik
- INQUIMAE-DQIAQF, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pab. II, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Current address, Gerencia Química & Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, 1650, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- INQUIMAE-DQIAQF, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pab. II, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Current address: Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán 2, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain
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- Escuela de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de San Martín, CONICET, 25 de mayo 1650, 1650, San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- INQUIMAE-DQIAQF, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Pab. II, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fabrication of Drug-Loaded Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles: An Investigation of Microbial Toxicity. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02104-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Chen Y, Lu W, Guo Y, Xie Y, Zhu Y, Song Y. Multifunction gelatin/chitosan composite microspheres with ROS-scavenging and antibacterial activities for improving the microenvironment of chronic wounds. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00645b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Multifunction gelatin/chitosan composite microspheres with ROS-scavenging and antibacterial activities for chronic wound healing.
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- Yu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Material
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Material
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Material
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100190
- China
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- Hangzhou Research Institute of Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hangzhou 310018
- China
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- Hangzhou Research Institute of Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hangzhou 310018
- China
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- Hangzhou Research Institute of Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Hangzhou 310018
- China
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Wu VM, Huynh E, Tang S, Uskoković V. Calcium phosphate nanoparticles as intrinsic inorganic antimicrobials: mechanism of action. Biomed Mater 2020; 16:015018. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aba281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Meidanchi A. Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide sheets: optical, magnetic and magneto-antibacterial studies. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:445704. [PMID: 32693389 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aba7e2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of antibacterial nanomaterials has emerged as a strategy to control bacterial activity, due to the growth and spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogen microorganisms. Graphene-based nanocarbons, as one of the most attractive materials, given their extraordinary physical and chemical properties, are promising candidate nanomaterials for biomedical applications. In this study, cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (NPs) supported on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets to form metal nanocomposites (MNCs) known as CoFe2O4@rGO MNCs with different rGO contents (0, 10, 25 and 40 wt%) have been synthesized by a one-step process. The structures, morphology, optical, magnetic and antibacterial properties of the CoFe2O4@rGO were investigated by x-ray diffraction patterns, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images, Raman, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and UV-Vis spectroscopies, vibration sample magnetometry and antibacterial tests as a function of rGO content. The particle sizes of the CoFe2O4 NPs supported on the different rGO contents were below 10 nm. The band gap energy of the samples decreased from about 3.1 to 1.7 eV with reducing rGO content. The results prove the effective reduction of graphene oxide to rGO and also the support of CoFe2O4 on rGO sheets by a one-step hydrothermal reaction. The increase in rGO content in the samples reduced their saturated magnetization from about 15 to 7 emu g-1. The CoFe2O4@rGO MNCs have shown magneto-antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), whose efficacy depends on the value of the rGO content. In contrast, the CoFe2O4@rGO MNC (25 wt% rGO) which was synthesized by the one-step hydrothermal method not only has a narrow band gap energy (for photocatalytic applications), but also significant magneto-antibacterial activity was observed.
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- Alireza Meidanchi
- Department of Physics, Payame Noor University (PNU), 19395-3697, Tehran, Iran
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Ghiasi B, Sefidbakht Y, Mozaffari-Jovin S, Gharehcheloo B, Mehrarya M, Khodadadi A, Rezaei M, Ranaei Siadat SO, Uskoković V. Hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial - a gift that keeps on giving. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2020; 46:1035-1062. [PMID: 32476496 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2020.1776321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The synthetic analogue to biogenic apatite, hydroxyapatite (HA) has a number of physicochemical properties that make it an attractive candidate for diagnosis, treatment of disease and augmentation of biological tissues. Here we describe some of the recent studies on HA, which may provide bases for a number of new medical applications. The content of this review is divided to different medical application modes utilizing HA, including tissue engineering, medical implants, controlled drug delivery, gene therapies, cancer therapies and bioimaging. A number of advantages of HA over other biomaterials emerge from this discourse, including (i) biocompatibility, (ii) bioactivity, (iii) relatively simple synthesis protocols for the fabrication of nanoparticles with specific sizes and shapes, (iv) smart response to environmental stimuli, (v) facile functionalization and surface modification through noncovalent interactions, and (vi) the capacity for being simultaneously loaded with a wide range of therapeutic agents and switched to bioimaging modalities for uses in theranostics. A special section is dedicated to analysis of the safety of particulate HA as a component of parenterally administrable medications. It is concluded that despite the fact that many benefits come with the usage of HA, its deficiencies and potential side effects must be addressed before the translation to the clinical domain is pursued. Although HA has been known in the biomaterials world as the exemplar of safety, this safety proves to be the function of size, morphology, surface ligands and other structural and compositional parameters defining the particles. For this reason, each HA, especially when it comes in a novel structural form, must be treated anew from the safety research angle before being allowed to enter the clinical stage.
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- Behrad Ghiasi
- Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.,Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, The Faculty of New Technologies Engineering (NTE), Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
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- Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.,Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, The Faculty of New Technologies Engineering (NTE), Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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Sharma S, Chakraborty N, Jha D, Gautam HK, Roy I. Robust dual modality antibacterial action using silver-Prussian blue nanoscale coordination polymer. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 113:110982. [PMID: 32487399 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We report the synthesis of novel silver-doped Prussian blue nanoscale coordination polymers (SPB NCPs), for dual modality photothermal ablation and oxidative toxicity in bacterial cells. The comparison of SPB NCPs (having Fe-CN-Ag bonds) with the conventionally used Prussian blue nanoscale coordination polymers (PB NCPs, having Fe-CN-Fe bonds) was investigated in terms of their physical and therapeutic properties. It was observed that both PB and SPB NCPs have similar physical dimensions, crystalline phase and optical properties. Both these NCPs showed robust photothermal effect by heat generation (hyperthermia) upon exposure to red laser light. However, among the two, only SPB NCP showed oxidase-like activity by generating H2O2 in aqueous medium, presumably due to its silver content. In vitro antibacterial studies revealed that the SPB NCPs, but not PB NCPs, show inherent toxicity towards bacteria with an IC50 value close to 2.5 μg/ml. It can be inferred that this toxicity is oxidative in nature, as a result of the oxidase-like behaviour shown by SPB NCPs. Furthermore, light activation resulted in substantial additional antibacterial effect (photothermal toxicity) in bacterial cells treated with SPB NCPs. In comparison, marginal additional photothermal toxicity was observed in PB NCP-treated bacteria. Thus, we conclude that the combination of dual modality oxidative and photothermal toxicities demonstrated by SPB NCPs, but not by control PB NCPs, makes the former promising antibacterial agents at low dosages.
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- Shalini Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Sukhdev Vihar, Delhi, 110025, India
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- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Sukhdev Vihar, Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India.
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Wang C, Makvandi P, Zare EN, Tay FR, Niu L. Advances in Antimicrobial Organic and Inorganic Nanocompounds in Biomedicine. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Chen‐yu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of StomatologyDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of StomatologyThe Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi 710000 China
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of ScienceShahid Chamran University of Ahvaz Ahvaz 6153753843 Iran
- Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council (CNR) Naples 80125 Italy
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of StomatologyDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of StomatologyThe Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi 710000 China
- College of Graduate StudiesAugusta University Augusta GA 30912 USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of StomatologyDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of StomatologyThe Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an Shaanxi 710000 China
- College of Graduate StudiesAugusta University Augusta GA 30912 USA
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Uskoković T, Uskoković E, Wu V, Uskoković V. Calcium Phosphate and Senescence of Orange Jubilees in the Summertime. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:3770-3784. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Theo Uskoković
- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, California 92604, United States
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- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, California 92604, United States
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- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, California 92604, United States
- MP Biomedicals, 9 Goddard, Irvine, California 92618, United States
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- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, 7 Park Vista, Irvine, California 92604, United States
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Engineering Gateway 4200, Irvine, California 92697, United States
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Zinc and chromium co-doped calcium hydroxyapatite: Sol-gel synthesis, characterization, behaviour in simulated body fluid and phase transformations. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2020.121202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sun S, Chen Q, Sheth S, Ran G, Song Q. Direct Electrochemical Sensing of Phosphate in Aqueous Solutions Based on Phase Transition of Calcium Phosphate. ACS Sens 2020; 5:541-548. [PMID: 31951118 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.9b02435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Electrochemical determination of phosphate in aqueous solutions attracts considerable interests in both biological and environmental fields. Because of the electrochemically inactive nature of phosphate, direct electrochemical detection of phosphate is still a highly challenging task. Herein, we reported a direct electrochemical approach for the determination of phosphate based on the oxidation of coordinated OH during the phase transition of calcium phosphates (CaPs). The mixture of amorphous CaPs and octacalcium phosphate (Ca8(HPO4)2(PO4)4·5H2O), which acts as the starting material for hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2), was self-assembled on a Nafion-modified glassy carbon electrode. The as-prepared electrode (CaPs/Nafion) showed a distinct oxidation peak at 1.0 V versus Ag/AgCl in phosphate solution. The peak heights were directly proportional to the concentration of phosphate from 0.1 to 10 μM in the presence of 1 mM Ca2+. After comprehensive characterization of the CaPs/Nafion electrode, it was understood that phosphate ions as a proton acceptor could stimulate the generation of coordinated OH from coordinated water (H2O) in CaP. The addition of Ca2+ could magnify the coordinated H2O source because of its hydration to H2O. The CaPs/Nafion electrode also displayed good selectivity as the electrochemical oxidization response was not affected by up to 10 μM of potentially competitive species like CO32-, NO3-, CH3COO-, SO42-, and Cl-. The results obtained in this work not only provided a new method for direct detection of phosphate in aqueous solution but also suggested that Ca2+ could be a promoter for electrochemical oxygen generation.
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- Shuquan Sun
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, P. R. China
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Zhu M, Liu X, Tan L, Cui Z, Liang Y, Li Z, Kwok Yeung KW, Wu S. Photo-responsive chitosan/Ag/MoS 2 for rapid bacteria-killing. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 383:121122. [PMID: 31518801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Bacterial infection is a serious problem threatening human health. The chitosan (CS)-modified MoS2 coating loaded with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was designed on the surface of titanium (Ti) to kill bacteria rapidly and efficiently under 660 nm visible light. Ag/MoS2 exhibited high photocatalytic activity due to the rapid transfer of photo-inspired electrons from MoS2 to Ag NPs, resulting in higher yields of radical oxygen species (ROS) to kill bacteria. The covering of CS made the composite coating positively charged to further enhance the antibacterial property of the coating. In addition, CS/Ag/MoS2-Ti also showed a certain photothermal effect. in vitro results showed that the antibacterial efficiency of the coating on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was 98.66% and 99.77% respectively, when the coating was irradiated by 660 nm visible light for 20 min. Cell culture tests showed that CS/Ag/MoS2-Ti had no adverse effects on cell growth. Hence, this surface system will be a very promising strategy for eliminating bacterial infection on biomedical device and implants safely and effectively within a short time.
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- Min Zhu
- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, the Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Uskoković V. X-ray photoelectron and ion scattering spectroscopic surface analyses of amorphous and crystalline calcium phosphate nanoparticles with different chemical histories. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:5531-5547. [PMID: 32123882 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp06529f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The surface of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles is enriched in the topmost atomic layer with calcium and depleted of it elsewhere, alongside being dependent on the history of formation of hydroxyapatite from the amorphous precursor.
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- Vuk Uskoković
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- University of California Irvine
- Irvine
- USA
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Scientific articles have been traditionally written from single points of view. In contrast, new knowledge is derived strictly from a dialectical process, through interbreeding of partially disparate perspectives. Dialogues, therefore, present a more veritable form for representing the process behind knowledge creation. They are also less prone to dogmatically disseminate ideas than monologues, alongside raising awareness of the necessity for discussion and challenging of differing points of view, through which knowledge evolves. Here we celebrate 250 years since the discovery of the chemical identity of the inorganic component of bone in 1769 by Johan Gottlieb Gahn through one such imaginary dialogue between two seasoned researchers and aficionados of this material. We provide the statistics on ups and downs in the popularity of this material throughout the history and also discuss important achievements and challenges associated with it. The shadow of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot is cast over the dialogue, acting as its frequent reference point and the guide. With this dialogue presented in the format of a play, we provide hope that conversational or dramaturgical compositions of scientific articles - albeit virtually prohibited from the scientific literature of the day - may become more pervasive in the future.
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- 7 Park Vista, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Albulescu R, Popa AC, Enciu AM, Albulescu L, Dudau M, Popescu ID, Mihai S, Codrici E, Pop S, Lupu AR, Stan GE, Manda G, Tanase C. Comprehensive In Vitro Testing of Calcium Phosphate-Based Bioceramics with Orthopedic and Dentistry Applications. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12223704. [PMID: 31717621 PMCID: PMC6888321 DOI: 10.3390/ma12223704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Recently, a large spectrum of biomaterials emerged, with emphasis on various pure, blended, or doped calcium phosphates (CaPs). Although basic cytocompatibility testing protocols are referred by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10993 (parts 1-22), rigorous in vitro testing using cutting-edge technologies should be carried out in order to fully understand the behavior of various biomaterials (whether in bulk or low-dimensional object form) and to better gauge their outcome when implanted. In this review, current molecular techniques are assessed for the in-depth characterization of angiogenic potential, osteogenic capability, and the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation properties of CaPs and their cation- and/or anion-substituted derivatives. Using such techniques, mechanisms of action of these compounds can be deciphered, highlighting the signaling pathway activation, cross-talk, and modulation by microRNA expression, which in turn can safely pave the road toward a better filtering of the truly functional, application-ready innovative therapeutic bioceramic-based solutions.
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- Radu Albulescu
- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, National Institute for Chemical-Pharmaceutical R&D, 031299, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania (G.E.S.)
- Army Centre for Medical Research, 010195 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Cantacuzino National Medico-Military Institute for Research and Development, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania (G.E.S.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Cajal Institute, Titu Maiorescu University, 004051 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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Rau JV, Fadeeva IV, Fomin AS, Barbaro K, Galvano E, Ryzhov AP, Murzakhanov F, Gafurov M, Orlinskii S, Antoniac I, Uskoković V. Sic Parvis Magna: Manganese-Substituted Tricalcium Phosphate and Its Biophysical Properties. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:6632-6644. [PMID: 33423482 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Succeeding in the substitution of pharmaceutical compounds with ions deliverable with the use of resorbable biomaterials could have far-reaching benefits for medicine and economy. Calcium phosphates are known as excellent accommodators of foreign ions. Manganese, the fifth most abundant metal on Earth was studied here as an ionic dopant in β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) ceramics. β-TCP containing different amounts of Mn2+ ions per MnxCa3-x(PO4)2 formula (x = 0, 0.001, 0.01, and 0.1) was investigated for a range of physicochemical and biological properties. The results suggested the role of Mn2+ as a structure booster, not breaker. Mn2+ ions increased the size of coherent X-ray scattering regions averaged across all crystallographic directions and also lowered the temperature of transformation of the hydroxyapatite precursor to β-TCP. The particle size increased fivefold, from 20 to 100 nm, in the 650-750 °C region, indicating that the reaction of formation of β-TCP was accompanied by a considerable degree of grain growth. The splitting of the antisymmetric stretching mode of the phosphate tetrahedron occurred proportionally to the Mn2+ content in the material, while electron paramagnetic resonance spectra suggested that Mn2+ might substitute for three out of five possible calcium ion positions in the unit cell of β-TCP. The biological effects of Mn-free β-TCP and Mn-doped β-TCP were selective: moderately proliferative to mammalian cells, moderately inhibitory to bacteria, and insignificant to fungi. Unlike pure β-TCP, β-TCP doped with the highest concentration of Mn2+ ions significantly inhibited the growth of all bacterial species tested: Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecalis. The overall effect against the Gram-positive bacteria was more intense than against the Gram-negative microorganisms. Meanwhile, β-TCP alone had an augmentative effect of the viability of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) and the addition of Mn2+ tended to reduce the extent of this augmentative effect, but without imparting any toxicity. For all Mn-doped β-TCP concentrations except the highest, the cell viability after 72 h incubation was significantly higher than that of the negative control. Assays evaluating the effect of Mn2+-containing β-TCP formulations on the differentiation of ADMSCs into three different lineages-osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic-demonstrated no inhibitory or adverse effects compared to pure β-TCP and powder-free positive controls. Still, β-TCP delivering the lowest amount of Mn2+ seemed most effective in sustaining the differentiation process toward all three phenotypes, indicating that the dose of Mn2+ in β-TCP need not be excessive to be effective.
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- Julietta V Rau
- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- AA Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- AA Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Lazio e Toscana "M. Aleandri", Via Appia Nuova 1411, 00178 Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Lazio e Toscana "M. Aleandri", Via Appia Nuova 1411, 00178 Rome, Italy
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- AA Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 49, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya 18, 420008 Kazan, Russia
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, Sector 6, 77206 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Engineering Gateway 4200, Irvine, California 92697, United States
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Disinfection Efficacy of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water Combined with Chemical Treatments on Fresh Fruits at the Industrial Scale. Foods 2019; 8:foods8100497. [PMID: 31615099 PMCID: PMC6835452 DOI: 10.3390/foods8100497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) combined with fumaric acid (FA) and calcium oxide (CaO) treatment on the microbial disinfection of fresh fruits including apple, mandarin, and tomato at the industrial scale. The combined treatments can significantly (p < 0.05) reduce the population of natural microbiota from the fruit surfaces and the treated samples showed good sensory qualities during refrigeration storage. In addition, decontamination of inoculated foodborne pathogens (Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes) was carried out in the laboratory, and the combined treatments resulted in a reduction ranging from 2.85 to 5.35 log CFU/fruit, CaO followed by SAEW+FA treatment that resulted in significantly higher reduction than for SAEW+FA treatment. The technology developed by this study has been used in a fresh fruit industry and has greatly improved the quality of the products. These findings suggest that the synergistic properties of the combination of SAEW, FA, and CaO could be used in the fresh fruit industry as an effective sanitizer.
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Zhang XY, Zhao YQ, Zhang Y, Wang A, Ding X, Li Y, Duan S, Ding X, Xu FJ. Antimicrobial Peptide-Conjugated Hierarchical Antifouling Polymer Brushes for Functionalized Catheter Surfaces. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:4171-4179. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Xin-Yang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Anastasiou AD, Nerantzaki M, Gounari E, Duggal MS, Giannoudis PV, Jha A, Bikiaris D. Antibacterial properties and regenerative potential of Sr 2+ and Ce 3+ doped fluorapatites; a potential solution for peri-implantitis. Sci Rep 2019; 9:14469. [PMID: 31597949 PMCID: PMC6785562 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50916-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Scaffolds and implants in orthopaedics and regenerative dentistry usually fail because of bacterial infections. A promising solution would be the development of biomaterials with both significant regenerative potential and enhanced antibacterial activity. Working towards this direction, fluorapatite was synthesised and doped with Sr2+ and Ce3+ ions in order to tailor its properties. After experiments with four common bacteria (i.e. E. Coli, S. Aureus, B. Subtilis, B. Cereus), it was found that the undoped and the Ce3+ doped fluorapatites present better antibacterial response than the Sr2+ doped material. The synthesised minerals were incorporated into chitosan scaffolds and tested with Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) to check their regenerative potential. As was expected, the scaffolds containing Sr2+-doped fluorapatite, presented high osteoconductivity leading to the differentiation of the DPSCs into osteoblasts. Similar results were obtained for the Ce3+-doped material, since both the concentration of osteocalcin and the RUNX2 gene expression were considerably higher than that for the un-doped mineral. Overall, it was shown that doping with Ce3+ retains the good antibacterial profile of fluorapatite and enhances its regenerative potential, which makes it a promising option for dealing with conditions where healing of hard tissues is compromised by bacterial contamination.
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- A D Anastasiou
- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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- Sorbonne University, UPMC Univ Paris 06, CNRS, UMR 8234, PHENIX Laboratory, case 51, 4 place Jussieu, 75252, Paris cedex 05, France
- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Chemistry Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 541 24, Macedonia, Greece
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Chemistry Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Sprio S, Preti L, Montesi M, Panseri S, Adamiano A, Vandini A, Pugno NM, Tampieri A. Surface Phenomena Enhancing the Antibacterial and Osteogenic Ability of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite, Activated by Multiple-Ion Doping. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5947-5959. [PMID: 33405685 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The present work describes a novel nanocrystalline, multidoped hydroxyapatite featuring excellent eukaryotic versus prokaryotic cell selectivity, attested by excellent osteoinductive character and evaluated with human stem cells, and anti-infective ability, tested against different pathogens. Physicochemical analysis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM)/scanning STEM observations highlighted that such enhanced biological features are related to the lower crystallinity level and increased surface charge of hydroxyapatite, both induced by multiple-ion doping. Specifically, the lattice substitution of Ca2+ with Zn2+ promotes the segregation of Ca2+ and doping Mg2+ cations to a less-ordered surface layer, thus promoting dynamic ion absorption/release acting as bioactive signals for cells and exerting an antiproliferative effect on all tested pathogens. These findings open the design of new biodevices, combining regenerative ability and effective microbial inhibition without using any antibiotic drugs. This is extremely important to circumvent bacterial resistance to antibiotics, which is today considered as one of the biggest threats to global health.
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- Simone Sprio
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy.,Laboratory of Bio-inspired & Graphene Nanomechanics, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano 77, 38123 Trento, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara 44121, Italy
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- Laboratory of Bio-inspired & Graphene Nanomechanics, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano 77, 38123 Trento, Italy.,School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, U.K.,Ket-Lab, Edoardo Amaldi Foundation, Via del Politecnico, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Faenza 48018, Italy
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Gelli R, Ridi F, Baglioni P. The importance of being amorphous: calcium and magnesium phosphates in the human body. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 269:219-235. [PMID: 31096075 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2019.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
This article focuses on the relevance of amorphous calcium (and magnesium) phosphates in living organisms. Although crystalline calcium phosphate (CaP)-based materials are known to constitute the major inorganic constituents of human hard tissues, amorphous CaP-based structures, often in combination with magnesium, are frequently employed by Nature to build up components of our body and guarantee their proper functioning. After a brief description of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) formation mechanism and structure, this paper is focused on the stabilization strategies that can be used to enhance the lifetime of the poorly stable amorphous phase. The various locations of our body in which ACP (pure or in combination with Mg2+) can be found (i.e. bone, enamel, small intestine, calciprotein particles and casein micelles) are highlighted, showing how the amorphous nature of ACP is often of paramount importance for the achievement of a specific physiological function. The last section is devoted to ACP-based biomaterials, focusing on how these materials differ from their crystalline counterparts in terms of biological response.
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