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Korábková E, Kašpárková V, Vašíček O, Víchová Z, Káčerová S, Valášková K, Urbánková L, Vícha J, Münster L, Skopalová K, Humpolíček P. Pickering emulsions as an effective route for the preparation of bioactive composites: A study of nanocellulose/polyaniline particles with immunomodulatory effect. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121429. [PMID: 37940298 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Several studies have reported on application of cellulose particles for stabilizing Pickering emulsions (PE). Here we employ an original approach that involves using these particles as a part of advanced composite colloids made of conducting polymer polyaniline (PANI) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) or nanofibrils (CNF). PANI/cellulose particles were prepared using oxidative polymerization of aniline in situ in the presence of CNC or CNF. The type and amount of celluloses (CNC vs CNF) and concentration of precursors (aniline monomer and oxidant) used in the reaction determined properties of the colloidal particles, such as size, morphology and content of PANI. The particles demonstrated intriguing biological characteristics, including no cytotoxicity, antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, antioxidant activity and related immunomodulatory activity. For the first time, such composites were used to successfully stabilize oil-in-water PE with undecane or capric/caprylic triglyceride oils. The properties of the emulsions were determined by the PANI/cellulose particles and oil used. The key finding of the study is the demonstrated ability of PANI/cellulose particles to stabilize PE, as well as the excellent antioxidant activity and ROS scavenging action originating from PANI presence, indicating potential of such systems for use in biomedicine, particularly for wound healing.
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- Eva Korábková
- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; Department of Fat, Surfactant and Cosmetics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Kralovopolska 135, 612 65 Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Fat, Surfactant and Cosmetics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, nám. T.G.Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic; Department of Fat, Surfactant and Cosmetics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic.
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Abdelgawad M, Elkodous MA, El Rouby WMA. Biodegradable Polymers in Biomedical Applications: A Focus on Skin and Bone Regeneration. HANDBOOK OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS 2023:1015-1043. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09710-2_45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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How the Nonwoven Polymer Volume Microstructure Is Transformed under Tension in an Aqueous Environment. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173526. [PMID: 36080601 PMCID: PMC9460304 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The fibrous porous structure of polymers can mimic the extracellular matrix of the native tissue, therefore such polymers have a good potential for use in regenerative medicine. Organs and tissues within the body exhibit different mechanical properties depending on their functionality, thus artificial scaffolds should have mechanical behaviors similar to the extracellular matrix in conditions like living organisms, primarily in aqueous media. Several methods have been investigated in aquatic environments, including noninvasive techniques based on ultrasonic focused beams for biological objectives. In this study we explored the tensile behavior of poly(L-lactide) nonwoven polymer scaffolds using high-frequency ultrasound microscopy combined with a horizontal testing machine, which provided a visualization of the reorganization and transformation of the dynamic volume microstructure. The mechanisms of unwinding, elongation, orientation, and deformation of polymer fibers under uniaxial tension were revealed. We observed an association between the lined plastic deformation from 100 to 400% and the formation of multiple necks in the fibers, which caused stress relaxation and significant rarefaction of the fibrous microstructure. It was shown that both peaks on the stress–strain curve corresponded to the microstructure of aligned fibers in terms of initial diameter and thinning fibers. We discuss the possible influence of these microstructure transformations on cell behavior.
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Abdelgawad M, Elkodous MA, El Rouby WMA. Biodegradable Polymers in Biomedical Applications: A Focus on Skin and Bone Regeneration. HANDBOOK OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS 2022:1-29. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83783-9_45-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Wendels S, de Souza Porto D, Avérous L. Synthesis of Biobased and Hybrid Polyurethane Xerogels from Bacterial Polyester for Potential Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4256. [PMID: 34883759 PMCID: PMC8659847 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Organic-inorganic xerogel networks were synthesized from bacterial poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) for potential biomedical applications. Since silane-based networks usually demonstrate increased biocompatibility and mechanical properties, siloxane groups have been added onto polyurethane (PU) architectures. In this work, a diol oligomer (oligoPHB-diol) was first prepared from bacterial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) with an environmentally friendly method. Then, hexamethylene diisocyanate or biobased dimeryl diisocyanate was used as diisocyanate to react with the short oligoPHB-diol for the synthesis of different NCO-terminated PU systems in a bulk process and without catalyst. Various PU systems containing increasing NCO/OH molar ratios were prepared. Siloxane precursors were then obtained after reaction of the NCO-terminated PUs with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane, resulting in silane-terminated polymers. These structures were confirmed by different analytical techniques. Finally, four series of xerogels were prepared via a sol-gel process from the siloxane precursors, and their properties were evaluated depending on varying parameters such as the inorganic network crosslinking density. The final xerogels exhibited adequate properties in connection with biomedical applications such as a high in vitro degradation up to 15 wt% after 12 weeks.
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- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, University of Strasbourg, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg, France; (S.W.); (D.d.S.P.)
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Yu R, Zhang H, Guo B. Conductive Biomaterials as Bioactive Wound Dressing for Wound Healing and Skin Tissue Engineering. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 14:1. [PMID: 34859323 PMCID: PMC8639891 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00751-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Conductive biomaterials based on conductive polymers, carbon nanomaterials, or conductive inorganic nanomaterials demonstrate great potential in wound healing and skin tissue engineering, owing to the similar conductivity to human skin, good antioxidant and antibacterial activities, electrically controlled drug delivery, and photothermal effect. However, a review highlights the design and application of conductive biomaterials for wound healing and skin tissue engineering is lacking. In this review, the design and fabrication methods of conductive biomaterials with various structural forms including film, nanofiber, membrane, hydrogel, sponge, foam, and acellular dermal matrix for applications in wound healing and skin tissue engineering and the corresponding mechanism in promoting the healing process were summarized. The approaches that conductive biomaterials realize their great value in healing wounds via three main strategies (electrotherapy, wound dressing, and wound assessment) were reviewed. The application of conductive biomaterials as wound dressing when facing different wounds including acute wound and chronic wound (infected wound and diabetic wound) and for wound monitoring is discussed in detail. The challenges and perspectives in designing and developing multifunctional conductive biomaterials are proposed as well.
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- Rui Yu
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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Wendels S, Avérous L. Biobased polyurethanes for biomedical applications. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:1083-1106. [PMID: 33102948 PMCID: PMC7569269 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown suitable for biomedical applications and are used in this domain since decades. The current variety of biomass available has extended the diversity of starting materials for the elaboration of new biobased macromolecular architectures, allowing the development of biobased PUs with advanced properties such as controlled biotic and abiotic degradation. In this frame, new tunable biomedical devices have been successfully designed. PU structures with precise tissue biomimicking can be obtained and are adequate for adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of many cell's types. Moreover, new smart shape-memory PUs with adjustable shape-recovery properties have demonstrated promising results for biomedical applications such as wound healing. The fossil-based starting materials substitution for biomedical implants is slowly improving, nonetheless better renewable contents need to be achieved for most PUs to obtain biobased certifications. After a presentation of some PU generalities and an understanding of a biomaterial structure-biocompatibility relationship, recent developments of biobased PUs for non-implantable devices as well as short- and long-term implants are described in detail in this review and compared to more conventional PU structures.
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- Sophie Wendels
- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67087, Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
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- BioTeam/ICPEES-ECPM, UMR CNRS 7515, Université de Strasbourg, 25 Rue Becquerel, 67087, Strasbourg Cedex 2, France
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Gholami H, Yeganeh H. Vegetable oil-based polyurethanes as antimicrobial wound dressings: in vitro and in vivo evaluation. Biomed Mater 2020; 15:045001. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab7387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Guo Y, Zhou W, Wang L, Dong Y, Yu J, Li X, Ding B. Stretchable PDMS Embedded Fibrous Membranes Based on an Ethanol Solvent System for Waterproof and Breathable Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5949-5956. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Yuxia Guo
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
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Zare EN, Makvandi P, Ashtari B, Rossi F, Motahari A, Perale G. Progress in Conductive Polyaniline-Based Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: A Review. J Med Chem 2019; 63:1-22. [PMID: 31502840 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.9b00803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inherently conducting polymers (ICPs) are a specific category of synthetic polymers with distinctive electro-optic properties, which involve conjugated chains with alternating single and double bonds. Polyaniline (PANI), as one of the most well-known ICPs, has outstanding potential applications in biomedicine because of its high electrical conductivity and biocompatibility caused by its hydrophilic nature, low-toxicity, good environmental stability, and nanostructured morphology. Some of the limitations in the use of PANI, such as its low processability and degradability, can be overcome by the preparation of its blends and nanocomposites with various (bio)polymers and nanomaterials, respectively. This review describes the state-of-the-art of biological activities and applications of conductive PANI-based nanocomposites in the biomedical fields, such as antimicrobial therapy, drug delivery, biosensors, nerve regeneration, and tissue engineering. The latest progresses in the biomedical applications of PANI-based nanocomposites are reviewed to provide a background for future research.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran 14496-14535 , Iran.,Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council (CNR) , Naples 80125 , Italy
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technology in Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran 14496-14535 , Iran.,Shadad Ronak Commercialization Company , Pasdaran Street , Tehran , 1947 , Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering , Politecnico di Milano Technical University , Milano 20133 , Italy
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Jahrom Branch , Islamic Azad University , Jahrom 74147-85318 , Iran
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Institute for Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology , University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland , Manno 6928 , Switzerland.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Orthopaedic Clinic , IRCCS A.O.U. San Martino , Genova 16132 , Italy.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology , Donaueschingenstrasse 13 , 1200 Vienna , Austria
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Rabiee T, Yeganeh H, Gharibi R. Antimicrobial wound dressings with high mechanical conformability prepared through thiol-yne click photopolymerization reaction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 14:045007. [PMID: 30952142 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ab16b8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Radical mediated photochemical thiol-yne click polymerization of thiol-terminated polyurethane prepolymers, with poly(ethylene glycol) soft segment at two different molecular weights, a propargyl terminated urethane crosslinker and silver salt was utilized to prepare versatile wound dressings containing well-dispersed Ag° nanoparticles produced via in situ reduction of Ag+ ions. The dressings with optimized chemical structure showed desirable fluid handling capacity (up to 4.84 g/10 cm2 d-1) to provide moist environment over damaged tissue. They were permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide, therefore, the processes related to tissue regeneration of wound bed could be continued without problem. Their appropriate tensile strength (up to 3.87 MPa) and suitable conformability (less than 0.1% permanent set) enabled protection of damaged skin tissue from external physical forces during the healing process, even for wounds present at organs with a high degree of freedom. The proper cytocompatibility of the prepared dressings and their ability to support growth and proliferation of fibroblast cells as determined by wound scratch healing assay showed the potential utility of the dressings to motivate wound healing progression by migration of cells to the damaged area. In addition, these dressings with in situ formed silver nanoparticles exhibited promising antimicrobial activity against different bacterial and fungal strains, and consequently could encourage wound healing process by prevention from infection in the wound site.
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- Tina Rabiee
- Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, PO Box: 14965/115, Tehran, Iran
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Stefanović IS, Špírková M, Poręba R, Steinhart M, Ostojić S, Tešević V, Pergal MV. Study of the Properties of Urethane–Siloxane Copolymers Based on Poly(propylene oxide)-b-poly(dimethylsiloxane)-b-poly(propylene oxide) Soft Segments. Ind Eng Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b04975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ivan S. Stefanović
- Institute
of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy (ICTM)—Center of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, v.v.i. (IMC), Heyrovsky Sq. 2, 16206 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, v.v.i. (IMC), Heyrovsky Sq. 2, 16206 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, v.v.i. (IMC), Heyrovsky Sq. 2, 16206 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute
of General and Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski
Trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute
of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy (ICTM)—Center of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Ghosal A, Rahman OU, Ahmad S. High-Performance Soya Polyurethane Networked Silica Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b02098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Anujit Ghosal
- Research
Scholar Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Research
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Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Research
Scholar Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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Gharibi R, Yeganeh H, Rezapour-Lactoee A, Hassan ZM. Stimulation of Wound Healing by Electroactive, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Polyurethane/Siloxane Dressing Membranes: In Vitro and in Vivo Evaluations. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:24296-311. [PMID: 26473663 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b08376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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A series of novel polyurethane/siloxane-based wound dressing membranes was prepared through sol-gel reaction of methoxysilane end-functionalized urethane prepolymers composed of castor oil and ricinoleic methyl ester as well as methoxysilane functional aniline tetramer (AT) moieties. The samples were fully characterized and their physicochemical, mechanical, electrical, and biological properties were assayed. The biological activity of these dressings against fibroblast cells and couple of microbes was also studied. It was revealed that samples that displayed electroactivity by introduction of AT moieties showed a broad range of antimicrobial activity toward different microorganisms, promising antioxidant (radical scavenging) efficiency and significant activity for stimulation of fibroblast cell growth and proliferation. Meanwhile, these samples showed appropriate tensile strength and ability for maintaining a moist environment over a wound by controlled equilibrium water absorption and water vapor transmission rate. The selected electroactive dressing was subjected to an in vivo assay using a rat animal model and the wound healing process was monitored and compared with analogous dressing without AT moieties. The recorded results showed that the electroactive dressings induced an increase in the rate of wound contraction, promoted collagen deposition, and encouraged vascularization in the wounded area. On the basis of the results of in vitro and in vivo assays, the positive influence of designed dressings for accelerated healing of a wound model was confirmed.
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- Reza Gharibi
- Department of Polyurethane, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute , P.O. Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polyurethane, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute , P.O. Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Medical Technologies, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , 14177-55469 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University , P.O. Box 14115-331, Tehran, Iran
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