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Amirabdollahian A, Moeini M. An In Situ-Gelling Conductive Hydrogel for Potential Use in Neural Tissue Engineering. Tissue Eng Part A 2024. [PMID: 38445375 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Cerebral cavitation is usual following acute brain injuries, such as stroke and traumatic brain injuries, as well as after tumor resection. Minimally invasive implantation of an injectable scaffold in the cavity is a promising approach for potential regeneration of tissue loss. This study aimed at designing an in situ-gelling conductive hydrogel containing silk fibroin (SF), brain decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM), and carbon nanotubes (CNT) for potential use in brain tissue regeneration. Two percent w/v SF hydrogels with different concentrations of dECM (0.1%, 0.2%, or 0.3% w/v) and CNTs (0.05%, 0.1%, or 0.25% w/v) were fabricated and characterized. It was observed that with the addition of dECM, the porosity decreased, whereas swelling and electrical conductivity tended to increase. The addition of dECM also led to a faster resorption rate, but no significant change in compressive modulus. Addition of CNTs, on the other hand, led to a denser, stronger, and more regular porous structure, higher swelling ratio, faster gelation time, slower degradation rate, and a significant increase in electrical conductivity. dECM and CNTs combined together resulted in superior porosity, swelling, resorption rate, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity compared with SF scaffolds containing only dECM or CNTs. Hydrogel samples containing 2% SF, 0.3% dECM, and 0.1% CNTs had a high porosity (58.9%), low swelling ratio (15.9%), high conductivity (2.35 × 10-4 S/m), and moderate degradation rate (37.3% after 21 days), appropriate for neural tissue engineering applications. Cell evaluation studies also showed that the hydrogel systems support the cell adhesion and growth, with no sign of significant cytotoxicity. Impact statement Tissue loss and formation of a fluid-filled cavity following stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor resection lead to sensorimotor and/or cognitive deficits. The lack of a healthy extracellular matrix in the cavity avoids the endogenous cell migration and axonal sprouting and may also worsen the secondary injuries to peri-lesional tissue. Due to the brain anatomy, simple implantation of tissue engineering scaffolds to the injured site is not possible in many cases. Therefore, the development of injectable scaffolds that support neural growth and differentiation is crucial for tissue repair or limiting the expansion of damage region.
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- Atefeh Amirabdollahian
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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Angolkar M, Paramshetti S, Gahtani RM, Al Shahrani M, Hani U, Talath S, Osmani RAM, Spandana A, Gangadharappa HV, Gundawar R. Pioneering a paradigm shift in tissue engineering and regeneration with polysaccharides and proteins-based scaffolds: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130643. [PMID: 38467225 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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In the realm of modern medicine, tissue engineering and regeneration stands as a beacon of hope, offering the promise of restoring form and function to damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Central to this revolutionary field are biological macromolecules-nature's own blueprints for regeneration. The growing interest in bio-derived macromolecules and their composites is driven by their environmentally friendly qualities, renewable nature, minimal carbon footprint, and widespread availability in our ecosystem. Capitalizing on these unique attributes, specific composites can be tailored and enhanced for potential utilization in the realm of tissue engineering (TE). This review predominantly concentrates on the present research trends involving TE scaffolds constructed from polysaccharides, proteins and glycosaminoglycans. It provides an overview of the prerequisites, production methods, and TE applications associated with a range of biological macromolecules. Furthermore, it tackles the challenges and opportunities arising from the adoption of these biomaterials in the field of TE. This review also presents a novel perspective on the development of functional biomaterials with broad applicability across various biomedical applications.
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- Mohit Angolkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah 11172, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Khosropanah MH, Majidi Zolbin M, Kajbafzadeh AM, Amani L, Harririan I, Azimzadeh A, Nejatian T, Alizadeh Vaghsloo M, Hassannejad Z. Evaluation and Comparison of the Effects of Mature Silkworm ( Bombyx mori) and Silkworm Pupae Extracts on Schwann Cell Proliferation and Axon Growth: An In Vitro Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2022; 21:e133552. [PMID: 36896320 PMCID: PMC9990520 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-133552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Background Silkworm products were first used by physicians more than 8500 years ago, in the early Neolithic period. In Persian medicine, silkworm extract has several uses for treating and preventing neurological, cardiac, and liver diseases. Mature silkworms (Bombyx mori) and their pupae contain a variety of growth factors and proteins that can be used in many repair processes, including nerve regeneration. Objectives The study aimed to evaluate the effects of mature silkworm (Bombyx mori), and silkworm pupae extract on Schwann cell proliferation and axon growth. Methods Silkworm (Bombyx mori) and silkworm pupae extracts were prepared. Then, the concentration and type of amino acids and proteins in the extracts were evaluated by Bradford assay, sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), and liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS). Also, the regenerative potential of extracts for improving Schwann cell proliferation and axon growth was examined by 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, electron microscopy, and NeuroFilament-200 (NF-200) immunostaining. Results According to the results of the Bradford test, the total protein content of pupae extract was almost twice that of mature worm extract. Also, SDS-PAGE analysis revealed numerous proteins and growth factors, such as bombyrin and laminin, in extracts that are involved in the repair of the nervous system. In accordance with Bradford's results, the evaluation of extracts using LC-MS/MS revealed that the number of amino acids in pupae extract was higher than in mature silkworm extract. It was found that the proliferation of Schwann cells at a concentration of 0.25 mg/mL in both extracts was higher than the concentrations of 0.01 and 0.05 mg/mL. When using both extracts on dorsal root ganglion (DRGs), an increase in length and number was observed in axons. Conclusions The findings of this study demonstrated that extracts obtained from silkworms, especially pupae, can play an effective role in Schwann cell proliferation and axonal growth, which can be strong evidence for nerve regeneration, and, consequently, repairing peripheral nerve damage.
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- Mohammad Hossein Khosropanah
- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- AFHEA Prosthodontics and ORE University College London, London, England
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Persian Medicine Network, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Gene, Cell and Tissue Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Electrically Conductive Biocomposites Based on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and Wood-Derived Carbon Fillers. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs6080228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In this paper, biobased carbons were used as fillers in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV). The mechanical and electrical properties of these 100% biocomposites were analyzed. First, biocarbons were prepared from wood dust and cellulose fibers using carbonization temperatures ranging 900–2300 °C. XRD revealed significant improvements of the graphitic structure with increasing temperatures for both precursors, with slightly higher ordering in wood-dust-based carbons. An increase of the carbon content with continuous removal of other elements was observed with increasing temperature. The carbonized cellulose fiber showed an accumulation of Na and O on the fiber surface at a carbonization temperature of 1500 °C. Significant degradation of PHBV was observed when mixed with this specific filler, which can, most probably, be attributed to this exceptional surface chemistry. With any other fillers, the preparation of injection-molded PHBV composites was possible without any difficulties. Small improvements in the mechanical performance were observed, with carbonized fibers being slightly superior to the wood dust analogues. Improvements at higher filler content were observed. These effects were even more pronounced in the electrical conductivity. In the range of 15–20 vol.% carbonized fibers, the percolation threshold could be reached, resulting in an electrical conductivity of 0.7 S/cm. For comparison, polypropylene composites were prepared using cellulose fibers carbonized at 2000 °C. Due to longer fibers retained in the composites, percolation could be reached in the range of 5–10 vol.%. The electrical conductivity was even higher compared to that of composites using commercial carbon fibers, showing a great potential for carbonized cellulose fibers in electrical applications.
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Mohammadzadehmoghadam S, LeGrand CF, Wong CW, Kinnear BF, Dong Y, Coombe DR. Fabrication and Evaluation of Electrospun Silk Fibroin/Halloysite Nanotube Biomaterials for Soft Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153004. [PMID: 35893969 PMCID: PMC9332275 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The production of nanofibrous materials for soft tissue repair that resemble extracellular matrices (ECMs) is challenging. Electrospinning uniquely produces scaffolds resembling the ultrastructure of natural ECMs. Herein, electrospinning was used to fabricate Bombyx mori silk fibroin (SF) and SF/halloysite nanotube (HNT) composite scaffolds. Different HNT loadings were examined, but 1 wt% HNTs enhanced scaffold hydrophilicity and water uptake capacity without loss of mechanical strength. The inclusion of 1 wt% HNTs in SF scaffolds also increased the scaffold’s thermal stability without altering the molecular structure of the SF, as revealed by thermogravimetric analyses and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), respectively. SF/HNT 1 wt% composite scaffolds better supported the viability and spreading of 3T3 fibroblasts and the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts into aligned myotubes. These scaffolds coated with decellularised ECM from 3T3 cells or primary human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) supported the growth of primary human keratinocytes. However, SF/HNT 1 wt% composite scaffolds with HDF-derived ECM provided the best microenvironment, as on these, keratinocytes formed intact monolayers with an undifferentiated, basal cell phenotype. Our data indicate the merits of SF/HNT 1 wt% composite scaffolds for applications in soft tissue repair and the expansion of primary human keratinocytes for skin regeneration.
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- Soheila Mohammadzadehmoghadam
- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia;
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (C.F.L.); (C.-W.W.); (B.F.K.)
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (C.F.L.); (C.-W.W.); (B.F.K.)
- Curtin Medical School, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (C.F.L.); (C.-W.W.); (B.F.K.)
- Curtin Medical School, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (C.F.L.); (C.-W.W.); (B.F.K.)
- Curtin Medical School, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia;
- Correspondence: (Y.D.); (D.R.C.)
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia; (C.F.L.); (C.-W.W.); (B.F.K.)
- Curtin Medical School, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
- Correspondence: (Y.D.); (D.R.C.)
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Electrospun SF/PLGA/ICG Composite Nanofibrous Membranes for Potential Wound Healing and Tumor Therapy. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10050850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Indocyanine green (ICG) is a near-infrared (NIR) organic reagent for clinical bioimaging and phototherapy. It is a suitable photosensitizer for photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT). In this study, various ICG-loaded nanofibrous membranes were prepared. The water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of SF/PLGA/20ICG was 3040.49 ± 157.11 g·m−2 day−1, which allowed the maintenance of a humid environment above the wound. The growth inhibition rates for S. aureus and E. coli were 91.53% and 87.95%, respectively. The nanofibrous membranes exhibited excellent antimicrobial performance. Cellular experiments showed that the nanofibrous membranes have good cytocompatibility and antitumor efficacy. SF/PLGA/20ICG showed good potential for application in wound healing and cancer therapy.
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Mohammadalizadeh Z, Bahremandi-Toloue E, Karbasi S. Recent advances in modification strategies of pre- and post-electrospinning of nanofiber scaffolds in tissue engineering. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yonesi M, Garcia-Nieto M, Guinea GV, Panetsos F, Pérez-Rigueiro J, González-Nieto D. Silk Fibroin: An Ancient Material for Repairing the Injured Nervous System. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:429. [PMID: 33806846 PMCID: PMC8004633 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13030429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Silk refers to a family of natural fibers spun by several species of invertebrates such as spiders and silkworms. In particular, silkworm silk, the silk spun by Bombyx mori larvae, has been primarily used in the textile industry and in clinical settings as a main component of sutures for tissue repairing and wound ligation. The biocompatibility, remarkable mechanical performance, controllable degradation, and the possibility of producing silk-based materials in several formats, have laid the basic principles that have triggered and extended the use of this material in regenerative medicine. The field of neural soft tissue engineering is not an exception, as it has taken advantage of the properties of silk to promote neuronal growth and nerve guidance. In addition, silk has notable intrinsic properties and the by-products derived from its degradation show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Finally, this material can be employed for the controlled release of factors and drugs, as well as for the encapsulation and implantation of exogenous stem and progenitor cells with therapeutic capacity. In this article, we review the state of the art on manufacturing methodologies and properties of fiber-based and non-fiber-based formats, as well as the application of silk-based biomaterials to neuroprotect and regenerate the damaged nervous system. We review previous studies that strategically have used silk to enhance therapeutics dealing with highly prevalent central and peripheral disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral trauma. Finally, we discuss previous research focused on the modification of this biomaterial, through biofunctionalization techniques and/or the creation of novel composite formulations, that aim to transform silk, beyond its natural performance, into more efficient silk-based-polymers towards the clinical arena of neuroprotection and regeneration in nervous system diseases.
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- Mahdi Yonesi
- Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain; (M.Y.); (G.V.G.)
- Silk Biomed SL, 28260 Madrid, Spain;
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- Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain; (M.Y.); (G.V.G.)
- Silk Biomed SL, 28260 Madrid, Spain;
- Departamento de Ciencia de Materiales, ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Silk Biomed SL, 28260 Madrid, Spain;
- Neurocomputing and Neurorobotics Research Group, Faculty of Biology and Faculty of Optics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Innovation Group, Institute for Health Research San Carlos Clinical Hospital (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain; (M.Y.); (G.V.G.)
- Silk Biomed SL, 28260 Madrid, Spain;
- Departamento de Ciencia de Materiales, ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain; (M.Y.); (G.V.G.)
- Silk Biomed SL, 28260 Madrid, Spain;
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Tecnología Fotónica y Bioingeniería, ETSI Telecomunicaciones, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Hou TC, Jeng SC. Application of Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin Films for Liquid-Crystal Devices. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:8575-8580. [PMID: 35019628 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Biocompatible and biodegradable silk fibroin films show promise as an eco-friendly biomaterial with excellent mechanical, thermal, and optical transparency properties. In contrast, polyimide (PI) films adopted in the liquid-crystal display (LCD) industry for aligning LC molecules are synthesized using toxic chemicals, which are nonrecyclable and nonbiodegradable. In this work, Bombyx mori silk fibroin films are fabricated from the aqueous solution and applied as alignment films for LCDs. The thermal properties of the prepared regenerated silk fibroin materials under different heat treatment temperatures are investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The crystallinity of different heat-treated silk fibroin materials is determined by infrared spectroscopy. The silk fibroin film treated at a higher temperature exhibits better thermal stability due to the higher crystallinity of the β-form structure. The LCDs using silk fibroin alignment films show a low pretilt angle of 0.5° and an anchoring energy of ∼10-3 J/m2 similar to those of the conventional polyimide films.
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Ghane N, Khalili S, Nouri Khorasani S, Esmaeely Neisiany R, Das O, Ramakrishna S. Regeneration of the peripheral nerve via multifunctional electrospun scaffolds. J Biomed Mater Res A 2020; 109:437-452. [PMID: 32856425 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Over the last two decades, electrospun scaffolds have proved to be advantageous in the field of nerve tissue regeneration by connecting the cavity among the proximal and distal nerve stumps growth cones and leading to functional recovery after injury. Multifunctional nanofibrous structure of these scaffolds provides enormous potential by combining the advantages of nano-scale topography, and biological science. In these structures, selecting the appropriate materials, designing an optimized structure, modifying the surface to enhance biological functions and neurotrophic factors loading, and native cell-like stem cells should be considered as the essential factors. In this systematic review paper, the fabrication methods for the preparation of aligned nanofibrous scaffolds in yarn or conduit architecture are reviewed. Subsequently, the utilized polymeric materials, including natural, synthetic and blend are presented. Finally, their surface modification techniques, as well as, the recent advances and outcomes of the scaffolds, both in vitro and in vivo, are reviewed and discussed.
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- Nazanin Ghane
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Materials and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Centre for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Singapore, Singapore
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Liu Z, Shang S, Chiu KL, Jiang S, Dai F. Fabrication of silk fibroin/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/graphene oxide microfiber mat via electrospinning for protective fabric. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 107:110308. [PMID: 31761229 PMCID: PMC7125840 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In this study, a biodegradable silk fibroin/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/graphene oxide (SF/PLGA/GO) microfiber mat was successfully fabricated via electrospinning for use in protective fabrics. The morphology of the microfiber mat was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The thermal and mechanical properties, water contact angle, surface area and pore size of the microfiber mats were characterized. Due to the introduction of graphene which can interact with silk fibroin, the SF/PLGA/GO microfiber mat, compared with the silk fibroin/poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (SF/PLGA) microfiber mat, has higher strength, greater Young's modulus and better thermal stability which can meet the requirements of protective fabric. The microfiber mat is biodegradable because its main component is silk fibroin and PLGA. In particular, the microfiber mat has a small pore size range of 4 ∼ 10 nm in diameter, a larger surface area of 2.63 m2 g-1 and pore volume of 7.09 × 10-3 cm3 g-1. The small pore size of the mat can effectively block the particulate pollutants and pathogenic particles in the air. The larger surface area and pore volume of the mat are effective for breathability. Therefore, the fabricated SF/PLGA/GO microfiber mat has great application potentials for protective fabrics.
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- Zulan Liu
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Biomaterial Fiber and Modern Textile, College of Textile and Garment, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Liu H, Jian R, Chen H, Tian X, Sun C, Zhu J, Yang Z, Sun J, Wang C. Application of Biodegradable and Biocompatible Nanocomposites in Electronics: Current Status and Future Directions. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E950. [PMID: 31261962 PMCID: PMC6669760 DOI: 10.3390/nano9070950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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With the continuous increase in the production of electronic devices, large amounts of electronic waste (E-waste) are routinely being discarded into the environment. This causes serious environmental and ecological problems because of the non-degradable polymers, released hazardous chemicals, and toxic heavy metals. The appearance of biodegradable polymers, which can be degraded or dissolved into the surrounding environment with no pollution, is promising for effectively relieving the environmental burden. Additionally, biodegradable polymers are usually biocompatible, which enables electronics to be used in implantable biomedical applications. However, for some specific application requirements, such as flexibility, electric conductivity, dielectric property, gas and water vapor barrier, most biodegradable polymers are inadequate. Recent research has focused on the preparation of nanocomposites by incorporating nanofillers into biopolymers, so as to endow them with functional characteristics, while simultaneously maintaining effective biodegradability and biocompatibility. As such, bionanocomposites have broad application prospects in electronic devices. In this paper, emergent biodegradable and biocompatible polymers used as insulators or (semi)conductors are first reviewed, followed by biodegradable and biocompatible nanocomposites applied in electronics as substrates, (semi)conductors and dielectrics, as well as electronic packaging, which is highlighted with specific examples. To finish, future directions of the biodegradable and biocompatible nanocomposites, as well as the challenges, that must be overcome are discussed.
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- Haichao Liu
- Academic Division of Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Sino-German Science and Technology, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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- Academic Division of Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- Academic Division of Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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Reizabal A, Gonçalves S, Brito-Pereira R, Costa P, Costa CM, Pérez-Álvarez L, Vilas-Vilela JL, Lanceros-Méndez S. Optimized silk fibroin piezoresistive nanocomposites for pressure sensing applications based on natural polymers. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:2284-2292. [PMID: 36131973 PMCID: PMC9417311 DOI: 10.1039/c8na00417j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Environmental issues promote the development of sensors based on natural polymers which are becoming an area of increasing interest. Piezoresistive sensors based on silk fibroin with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as fillers were produced by solvent-casting in order to tune their electrical conductivity and electromechanical responses. It is shown that the carbonaceous fillers are well dispersed in the polymer matrix and the thermal and mechanical properties are independent of the CNT content. On the other hand, the inclusion of CNTs reduces the β-sheet content of silk fibroin and the electrical properties of the composite strongly depend on the filler content, the percolation threshold being around 1 wt% CNTs. The piezoresistive response demonstrates good reproducibility during cyclic loading without hysteresis with a piezoresistive sensitivity of ∼4 MPa-1, regardless of the CNT content. Overall, the results confirm that polymer composites based on natural polymers exhibit excellent piezoresistive responses, also demonstrated by the implementation and testing of a pressure sensor with the corresponding readout electronics. Thus, it is shown that natural polymers such as silk fibroin will allow the development of a new generation of multifunctional force and deformation sensors.
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- Ander Reizabal
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group (LABQUIMAC), Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Spain
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- Center of Physics, University of Minho 4710-058 Braga Portugal
- Centro ALGORITMI, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém 4800-058 Guimarães Portugal
- EngageLab, University of Minho 4810-453 Guimarães Portugal
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- Center of Physics, University of Minho 4710-058 Braga Portugal
- Institute for Polymers and Composites IPC/i3N, University of Minho 4800-058 Guimarães Portugal
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- Center of Physics, University of Minho 4710-058 Braga Portugal
- Center of Chemistry, University of Minho 4710-058 Braga Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group (LABQUIMAC), Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group (LABQUIMAC), Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science 48013 Bilbao Spain
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Xu Z, Shi L, Yang M, Zhu L. Preparation and biomedical applications of silk fibroin-nanoparticles composites with enhanced properties - A review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 95:302-311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Boni R, Ali A, Shavandi A, Clarkson AN. Current and novel polymeric biomaterials for neural tissue engineering. J Biomed Sci 2018; 25:90. [PMID: 30572957 PMCID: PMC6300901 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-018-0491-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The nervous system is a crucial component of the body and damages to this system, either by of injury or disease, can result in serious or potentially lethal consequences. Restoring the damaged nervous system is a great challenge due to the complex physiology system and limited regenerative capacity.Polymers, either synthetic or natural in origin, have been extensively evaluated as a solution for restoring functions in damaged neural tissues. Polymers offer a wide range of versatility, in particular regarding shape and mechanical characteristics, and their biocompatibility is unmatched by other biomaterials, such as metals and ceramics. Several studies have shown that polymers can be shaped into suitable support structures, including nerve conduits, scaffolds, and electrospun matrices, capable of improving the regeneration of damaged neural tissues. In general, natural polymers offer the advantage of better biocompatibility and bioactivity, while synthetic or non-natural polymers have better mechanical properties and structural stability. Often, combinations of the two allow for the development of polymeric conduits able to mimic the native physiological environment of healthy neural tissues and, consequently, regulate cell behaviour and support the regeneration of injured nervous tissues.Currently, most of neural tissue engineering applications are in pre-clinical study, in particular for use in the central nervous system, however collagen polymer conduits aimed at regeneration of peripheral nerves have already been successfully tested in clinical trials.This review highlights different types of natural and synthetic polymers used in neural tissue engineering and their advantages and disadvantages for neural regeneration.
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- Rossana Boni
- Bioengineering Research Team, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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- Bioengineering Research Team, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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- Bioengineering Research Team, Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
- BioMatter-Biomass Transformation Lab (BTL), École interfacultaire de Bioingénieurs (EIB), École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50 - CP 165/61, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Anatomy, Brain Health Research Centre and Brain Research New Zealand, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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Magaz A, Faroni A, Gough JE, Reid AJ, Li X, Blaker JJ. Bioactive Silk-Based Nerve Guidance Conduits for Augmenting Peripheral Nerve Repair. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7:e1800308. [PMID: 30260575 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201800308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Repair of peripheral nerve injuries depends upon complex biology stemming from the manifold and challenging injury-healing processes of the peripheral nervous system. While surgical treatment options are available, they tend to be characterized by poor clinical outcomes for the injured patients. This is particularly apparent in the clinical management of a nerve gap whereby nerve autograft remains the best clinical option despite numerous limitations; in addition, effective repair becomes progressively more difficult with larger gaps. Nerve conduit strategies based on tissue engineering approaches and the use of silk as scaffolding material have attracted much attention in recent years to overcome these limitations and meet the clinical demand of large gap nerve repair. This review examines the scientific advances made with silk-based conduits for peripheral nerve repair. The focus is on enhancing bioactivity of the conduits in terms of physical guidance cues, inner wall and lumen modification, and imbuing novel conductive functionalities.
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- Adrián Magaz
- Bio‐Active Materials GroupSchool of MaterialsMSS TowerThe University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL UK
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis, Way, Innovis #08‐03 Singapore 138634 Singapore
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- Blond McIndoe LaboratoriesDivision of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative MedicineSchool of Biological SciencesFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester M13 9PL UK
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- School of MaterialsThe University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL UK
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- Blond McIndoe LaboratoriesDivision of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative MedicineSchool of Biological SciencesFaculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthThe University of ManchesterManchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester M13 9PL UK
- Department of Plastic Surgery and BurnsWythenshawe HospitalManchester University NHS Foundation TrustManchester Academic Health Science Centre Manchester M23 9LT UK
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis, Way, Innovis #08‐03 Singapore 138634 Singapore
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- Bio‐Active Materials GroupSchool of MaterialsMSS TowerThe University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL UK
- School of MaterialsThe University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL UK
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Pistone A, Sagnella A, Chieco C, Bertazza G, Varchi G, Formaggio F, Posati T, Saracino E, Caprini M, Bonetti S, Toffanin S, Di Virgilio N, Muccini M, Rossi F, Ruani G, Zamboni R, Benfenati V. Silk fibroin film from golden-yellow Bombyx mori is a biocomposite that contains lutein and promotes axonal growth of primary neurons. Biopolymers 2016; 105:287-99. [PMID: 26756916 DOI: 10.1002/bip.22806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The use of doped silk fibroin (SF) films and substrates from Bombyx mori cocoons for green nanotechnology and biomedical applications has been recently highlighted. Cocoons from coloured strains of B. mori, such as Golden-Yellow, contain high levels of pigments that could have a huge potential for the fabrication of SF based biomaterials targeted to photonics, optoelectronics and neuroregenerative medicine. However, the features of extracted and regenerated SF from cocoons of B. mori Golden-Yellow strain have never been reported. Here we provide a chemophysical characterization of regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) fibers, solution, and films obtained from cocoons of a Golden-Yellow strain of B. mori, by SEM, (1) H-NMR, HPLC, FT-IR, Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy. We found that the extracted solution and films from B. mori Golden-Yellow fibroin displayed typical Raman spectroscopic and optical features of carotenoids. HPLC-analyses revealed that lutein was the carotenoid contained in the fiber and RSF biopolymer from yellow cocoons. Notably, primary neurons cultured on yellow SF displayed a threefold higher neurite length than those grown of white SF films. The results we report pave the way to expand the potential use of yellow SF in the field of neuroregenerative medicine and provide green chemistry approaches in biomedicine.
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- Assunta Pistone
- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy.,Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy.,Laboratory MIST E-R, via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IBIMET), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IBIMET), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy.,Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, via S. Donato 19/2, University of Bologna, Bologna, 40127, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IBIMET), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IBIMET), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Nanostructured Materials, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of the Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity, National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISOF), via P. Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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Bonetti S, Prosa M, Pistone A, Favaretto L, Sagnella A, Grisin I, Zambianchi M, Karges S, Lorenzoni A, Posati T, Zamboni R, Camaioni N, Mercuri F, Muccini M, Melucci M, Benfenati V. A self-assembled lysinated perylene diimide film as a multifunctional material for neural interfacing. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:2921-2932. [PMID: 32262970 DOI: 10.1039/c5tb02299a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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We report the design, synthesis and structure-property investigation of a new perylene diimide material (PDI-Lys) bearing lysine end substituents. Water processed films of PDI-Lys were prepared and their self-assembly, morphology and electrical properties in both inert and air environments were theoretically and experimentally investigated. With the aim of evaluating the potential of PDI-Lys as a biocompatible and functional neural interface for organic bioelectronic applications, its electrochemical impedance as well as the adhesion and viability properties of primary neurons on the PDI-Lys films were studied. By combining theoretical calculations and electrical measurements we show that due to conversion between neutral and zwitterionic anions, the PDI-Lys film conductivity increased significantly upon passing from air to an inert atmosphere, reaching a maximum value of 6.3 S m-1. We also show that the PDI-Lys film allows neural cell adhesion and neuron differentiation and decreases up to 5 times the electrode/solution impedance in comparison to a naked gold electrode. The present study introduces an innovative, water processable conductive film usable in organic electronics and as a putative neural interface.
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- Simone Bonetti
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (ISMN), via Gobetti, 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy.
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Sagnella A, Pistone A, Bonetti S, Donnadio A, Saracino E, Nocchetti M, Dionigi C, Ruani G, Muccini M, Posati T, Benfenati V, Zamboni R. Effect of different fabrication methods on the chemo-physical properties of silk fibroin films and on their interaction with neural cells. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra20684g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigated the influence of processing methods on the chemo-physical properties of silk fibroin (SF) film and on their interaction with neural cells.
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- Anna Sagnella
- Laboratorio di Micro e Submicro Tecnologie abilitanti dell'Emilia-Romagna (MIST ER)
- I-40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche
- Università di Perugia
- Perugia
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche
- Università di Perugia
- Perugia
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche-Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF)
- 40129 Bologna
- Italy
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Posati T, Benfenati V, Sagnella A, Pistone A, Nocchetti M, Donnadio A, Ruani G, Zamboni R, Muccini M. Innovative Multifunctional Silk Fibroin and Hydrotalcite Nanocomposites: A Synergic Effect of the Components. Biomacromolecules 2013; 15:158-68. [DOI: 10.1021/bm401433b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Tamara Posati
- Laboratory MIST E-R, Via P. Gobetti
101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università di Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 10, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica, Università di Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 10, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN), Via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Sintesi Organica e la Fotoreattività (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati (CNR-ISMN), Via P. Gobetti 101, I-40129 Bologna, Italy
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