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Liu W, Wang H, Liu J, Cheng YY, Guan Y, Song K. A novel biological antibacterial polyvinyl alcohol/polyionic liquid hydrogel for wound dressing. J Biomater Appl 2024; 39:355-366. [PMID: 38901419 DOI: 10.1177/08853282241264095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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The release of antibiotics or anions by traditional bacteriostatic agents led to the development of bacterial drug resistance and environmental pollution. Ionic liquids (ILs) have become important choices for antibacterial agents because of their excellent physical, chemical and biological properties. In this paper, the bioactivities of 1-vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride ([VBIM]Cl, IL) and poly (1-vinyl-3-butylimidazolium chloride) (P[VBIM]Cl, PIL) were evaluated, and the potential antibacterial material was used to synthesize hydrogels. Using the colony formation assay and the Oxford cup method, antibacterial effect of IL and PIL were tested. Cell-Counting-Kit-8 (CCK-8) experiments were used to study the IC50 (half maximal inhibitory concentration) values of IL and showed 1.47 mg/mL, 0.35 mg/mL and 0.33 mg/mL at 24 h, 48 h and 72 h, respectively. The IC50 value of PIL were 12.15 μg/mL, 12.06 μg/mL and 11.76 μg/mL at 24 h, 48 h and 72 h, respectively. The PIL is further crosslinked with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to form a novel hydrogel through freeze-thaw cycles. The newly fabricated hydrogel exhibited a high water content, excellent water absorption properties and outstanding mechanical performance. Using the colony formation assay and the inhibition zone assay, the hydrogels exhibited favorable antibacterial effects (against E.coli and S.aureus) such that nearly 100% of the bacteria were killed in liquid medium while cultivating with H4 (synthesized by 0.5 g PIL and 1g PVA). In addition, the cytotoxicity of PIL was significantly reduced through hydrogen bond crosslinking. H4 showed the highest antibacterial activity and a good biocompatibility. The results indicated that the PVA&PIL hydrogels had great potential for wound dressing.
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- Wang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Rheumatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian R&D Center for Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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Chuang AEY, Chen YL, Nguyen HT, Lu HT, Liu CH. Sequential management of burn wound healing stages through biointelligence-inspired platelet extracellular vesicle-encapsulated photodynamic diferuloylmethane. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:16089-16106. [PMID: 39092551 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01500b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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The process of wound healing is a complex, multi-phase phenomenon crucial for optimal tissue regeneration. Traditional drug delivery systems often target specific phases of wound repair, neglecting the dynamic interplay among the stages. This limitation highlights the need for comprehensive delivery systems that cater to the holistic needs of wound healing, enhancing tissue regeneration efficiency. Herein, we explored the utility of platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (pEVs) as carriers for the phototherapeutic diferuloylmethane (DIF), resulting in a formulation termed DIF@pEVs, which is designed to sequentially address the distinct phases of wound healing. Initially, upon exposure to light, administered DIF@pEVs generate photodynamic therapy-derived reactive oxygen species during the early inflammatory phase. This generation of ROS aims to modulate the inflammatory response, induce the protective mechanisms of heat shock proteins, and kickstart the tissue regeneration process. Following this initial phase, the remaining DIF and pEVs persist in promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Ultimately, it reduces inflammation, speeds up the healing process, and promotes vascular and follicular formation in a model of burn wound skin damage, thereby supporting skin regeneration. The deployment of DIF@pEVs represents an advancement in regenerative medicine, providing a precise, versatile approach to fostering regeneration across a wide range of clinical scenarios.
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- Andrew E-Y Chuang
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei 11696, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Taipei Medical University Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Urology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 291 Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
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Chen S, Xiong Y, Yang F, Hu Y, Feng J, Zhou F, Liu Z, Liu H, Liu X, Zhao J, Zhang Z, Chen L. Approaches to scarless burn wound healing: application of 3D printed skin substitutes with dual properties of anti-infection and balancing wound hydration levels. EBioMedicine 2024; 106:105258. [PMID: 39068733 PMCID: PMC11332815 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105258] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe burn wounds face two primary challenges: dysregulated cellular impairment functions following infection and an unbalanced wound hydration microenvironment leading to excessive inflammation and collagen deposition. These results in hypertrophic scar contraction, causing significant deformity and disability in survivors. METHODS A three-dimensional (3D) printed double-layer hydrogel (DLH) was designed and fabricated to address the problem of scar formation after burn injury. DLH was developed using methacrylated silk fibroin (SFMA) and gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) for the upper layer, and GelMA and hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA) for the lower layer. To combat infection, copper-epigallocatechin gallate (Cu-EGCG) was incorporated into the lower layer bioink, collectively referred to as DLS. To balance wound hydration levels, HaCaT cells were additionally encapsulated in the upper layer, designed as DLS/c. FINDINGS DLH demonstrated suitable porosity, appropriate mechanical properties, and excellent biocompatibility. DLS exhibited potent antimicrobial properties, exerted anti-inflammatory effects by regulating macrophage polarisation, and may enhance angiogenesis through the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway. In the DLS/c group, animal studies showed significant improvements in epidermal formation, barrier function, and epidermal hydration, accompanied by reduced inflammation. In addition, Masson's trichrome and Sirius red staining revealed that the structure and ratio of dermal collagen in DLS/c resembled that of normal skin, indicating considerable potential for scarless wound healing. INTERPRETATION This biomimetic matrix shows promise in addressing the challenges of burn wounds and aiming for scarless repair, with benefits such as anti-infection, epidermal hydration, biological induction, and optimised topological properties. FUNDING Shown in Acknowledgements.
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- Shuying Chen
- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Department of Burn, Wound Repair & Reconstruction, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Burn and Wound Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Key Technology and Series of Products, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Ahmadieh-Yazdi A, Karimi M, Afkhami E, Hajizadeh-Tafti F, Kuchakzadeh F, Yang P, Sheykhhasan M. Unveiling therapeutic potential: Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells and their exosomes in the management of diabetes mellitus, wound healing, and chronic ulcers. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 226:116399. [PMID: 38944396 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116399] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a pervasive global health issue with substantial morbidity and mortality, often resulting in secondary complications, including diabetic wounds (DWs). These wounds, arising from hyperglycemia, diabetic neuropathy, anemia, and ischemia, afflict approximately 15% of diabetic patients, with a considerable 25% at risk of lower limb amputations. The conventional approaches for chronic and diabetic wounds management involves utilizing various therapeutic substances and techniques, encompassing growth factors, skin substitutes and wound dressings. In parallel, emerging cell therapy approaches, notably involving adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs), have demonstrated significant promise in addressing diabetes mellitus and its complications. ADMSCs play a pivotal role in wound repair, and their derived exosomes have garnered attention for their therapeutic potential. This review aimed to unravel the potential mechanisms and provide an updated overview of the role of ADMSCs and their exosomes in diabetes mellitus and its associated complications, with a specific focus on wound healing.
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- Amirhossein Ahmadieh-Yazdi
- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran; Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
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Gupta P, Meher MK, Tripathi S, Poluri KM. Nanoformulations for dismantling fungal biofilms: The latest arsenals of antifungal therapy. Mol Aspects Med 2024; 98:101290. [PMID: 38945048 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2024.101290] [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: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Globally, fungal infections have evolved as a strenuous challenge for clinicians, particularly in patients with compromised immunity in intensive care units. Fungal co-infection in Covid-19 patients has made the situation more formidable for healthcare practitioners. Surface adhered fungal population known as biofilm often develop at the diseased site to elicit antifungal tolerance and recalcitrant traits. Thus, an innovative strategy is required to impede/eradicate developed biofilm and avoid the formation of new colonies. The development of nanocomposite-based antibiofilm solutions is the most appropriate way to withstand and dismantle biofilm structures. Nanocomposites can be utilized as a drug delivery medium and for fabrication of anti-biofilm surfaces capable to resist fungal colonization. In this context, the present review comprehensively described different forms of nanocomposites and mode of their action against fungal biofilms. Amongst various nanocomposites, efficacy of metal/organic nanoparticles and nanofibers are particularly emphasized to highlight their role in the pursuit of antibiofilm strategies. Further, the inevitable concern of nanotoxicology has also been introduced and discussed with the exigent need of addressing it while developing nano-based therapies. Further, a list of FDA-approved nano-based antifungal formulations for therapeutic usage available to date has been described. Collectively, the review highlights the potential, scope, and future of nanocomposite-based antibiofilm therapeutics to address the fungal biofilm management issue.
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- Payal Gupta
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India; Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Demmed to be Unievrsity), Dehradun, 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India; Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Illanes Tormena RP, Medeiros Salviano Santos MK, Oliveira da Silva A, Félix FM, Chaker JA, Freire DO, Rodrigues da Silva IC, Moya SE, Sousa MH. Enhancing the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles against pathogenic bacteria by using Pelargonium sidoides DC extract in microwave assisted green synthesis. RSC Adv 2024; 14:22035-22043. [PMID: 39006771 PMCID: PMC11240086 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04140b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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This study presents an optimized microwave-assisted method for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a root extract obtained from Pelargonium sidoides DC. The influence of temperature, reagent concentration, and irradiation time was systematically investigated to enhance synthesis yield. Characterization techniques including XRD, UV-vis, FTIR, XPS, and zetametry were employed to confirm the successful formation of nanoparticles with a metallic silver core (∼17 nm) functionalized with organic molecules derived from the plant extract. The cytotoxicity of AgNPs was assessed using a cell viability assay, while the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of nanoformulation against pathogenic bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC), was determined using the Broth microdilution method. The nanoformulation synthesized with P. sidoides extract exhibited a dose-dependent response, demonstrating superior antimicrobial efficacy compared to the pure plant extract in most cases. The MIC values ranged from 0.85 to 17.1 μg mL-1, with particularly strong performance against the drug resistant KPC strain. The enhanced antimicrobial effect is attributed to the synergistic action of the metallic silver core and phytochemicals from P. sidoides on the surface of nanoparticles, which also contribute to notable colloidal stability of AgNPs at physiological pH levels.
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, Faculty of Ceilandia, University of Brasília DF 72220-900 Brasilia Brazil
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- Soft Matter Nanotechnology Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE 20009 San Sebastian Guip Spain
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Veiga A, Silva IV, Dias JR, Alves NM, Oliveira AL, Ribeiro VP. Streamlining Skin Regeneration: A Ready-To-Use Silk Bilayer Wound Dressing. Gels 2024; 10:439. [PMID: 39057462 PMCID: PMC11276312 DOI: 10.3390/gels10070439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Silk proteins have been highlighted in the past decade for tissue engineering (TE) and skin regeneration due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and exceptional mechanical properties. While silk fibroin (SF) has high structural and mechanical stability with high potential as an external protective layer, traditionally discarded sericin (SS) has shown great potential as a natural-based hydrogel, promoting cell-cell interactions, making it an ideal material for direct wound contact. In this context, the present study proposes a new wound dressing approach by developing an SS/SF bilayer construct for full-thickness exudative wounds. The processing methodology implemented included an innovation element and the cryopreservation of the SS intrinsic secondary structure, followed by rehydration to produce a hydrogel layer, which was integrated with a salt-leached SF scaffold to produce a bilayer structure. In addition, a sterilization protocol was developed using supercritical technology (sCO2) to allow an industrial scale-up. The resulting bilayer material presented high porosity (>85%) and interconnectivity while promoting cell adhesion, proliferation, and infiltration of human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). SS and SF exhibit distinct secondary structures, pore sizes, and swelling properties, opening new possibilities for dual-phased systems that accommodate the different needs of a wound during the healing process. The innovative SS hydrogel layer highlights the transformative potential of the proposed bilayer system for biomedical therapeutics and TE, offering insights into novel wound dressing fabrication.
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- Anabela Veiga
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (V.P.R.)
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (V.P.R.)
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (J.R.D.); (N.M.A.)
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (J.R.D.); (N.M.A.)
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (V.P.R.)
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (A.V.); (I.V.S.); (V.P.R.)
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Tao S, Zhang S, Wei K, Maniura-Weber K, Li Z, Ren Q. An Injectable Living Hydrogel with Embedded Probiotics as a Novel Strategy for Combating Multifaceted Pathogen Wound Infections. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400921. [PMID: 38923269 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400921] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Wound infections pose a significant challenge in healthcare, and traditional antibiotic treatments often result in the development of resistant pathogens. Addressing this gap, ProGel is introduced, a living hydrogel created by entrapping probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum as a therapeutic component within a gelatin matrix. With a double-syringe system, ProGel can be easily mixed and applied, conforming swiftly to any wound shape and forming hydrogel in situ. It also demonstrates robust mechanical and self-healing properties owing to the Schiff-base bonds. ProGel sustains more than 80% viability of the entrapped L. plantarum while restricting their escape from the hydrogel. After a week of storage, more than 70% viability of the entrapped L. plantarum is preserved. Importantly, ProGel exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy against pathogens commonly associated with wound infections, i.e., Pseudomonas aeruginosa (7Log reduction), Staphylococcus aureus (3-7Log reduction), and Candida albicans (40-70% reduction). Moreover, its cytocompatibility is affirmed through coculture with human dermal fibroblasts. The effectiveness of ProGel is further highlighted in more clinically relevant tests on human skin wound models infected with P. aeruginosa and S. aureus, where it successfully prevents the biofilm formation of these pathogens. This study showcases an injectable living hydrogel system for the management of complex wound infections.
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- Siyuan Tao
- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, CH 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, 9014, Switzerland
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Korniienko V, Husak Y, Diedkova K, Varava Y, Grebnevs V, Pogorielova O, Bērtiņš M, Korniienko V, Zandersone B, Ramanaviciene A, Ramanavicius A, Pogorielov M. Antibacterial Potential and Biocompatibility of Chitosan/Polycaprolactone Nanofibrous Membranes Incorporated with Silver Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1729. [PMID: 38932079 PMCID: PMC11207988 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121729] [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: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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This study addresses the need for enhanced antimicrobial properties of electrospun membranes, either through surface modifications or the incorporation of antimicrobial agents, which are crucial for improved clinical outcomes. In this context, chitosan-a biopolymer lauded for its biocompatibility and extracellular matrix-mimicking properties-emerges as an excellent candidate for tissue regeneration. However, fabricating chitosan nanofibers via electrospinning often challenges the preservation of their structural integrity. This research innovatively develops a chitosan/polycaprolactone (CH/PCL) composite nanofibrous membrane by employing a layer-by-layer electrospinning technique, enhanced with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized through a wet chemical process. The antibacterial efficacy, adhesive properties, and cytotoxicity of electrospun chitosan membranes were evaluated, while also analyzing their hydrophilicity and nanofibrous structure using SEM. The resulting CH/PCL-AgNPs composite membranes retain a porous framework, achieve balanced hydrophilicity, display commendable biocompatibility, and exert broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, with their efficacy correlating to the AgNP concentration. Furthermore, our data suggest that the antimicrobial efficiency of these membranes is influenced by the timed release of silver ions during the incubation period. Membranes incorporated starting with AgNPs at a concentration of 50 µg/mL effectively suppressed the growth of both microorganisms during the early stages up to 8 h of incubation. These insights underscore the potential of the developed electrospun composite membranes, with their superior antibacterial qualities, to serve as innovative solutions in the field of tissue engineering.
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- Viktoriia Korniienko
- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia; (K.D.); (B.Z.); (M.P.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
- Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
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- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia; (K.D.); (B.Z.); (M.P.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 1, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia;
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 1, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia;
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia; (K.D.); (B.Z.); (M.P.)
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Jelgavas iela 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia; (K.D.); (B.Z.); (M.P.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (Y.H.); (Y.V.); (O.P.); (V.K.)
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Lin Y, Tan Y, Deng R, Gong L, Feng X, Cai Z, He Y, Feng L, Cheng B, Chen Y. Antibacterial Antimicrobial Peptide Grafted HA/SF/Alg Wound Dressing Containing AIEgens for Infected Wound Treating. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:23499-23511. [PMID: 38854545 PMCID: PMC11154921 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Chronic wounds are characterized with excessive biofluid and persistent infection. Therefore, there is an urgent desire to develop a multifunctional wound dressing that can meet the extreme requirements including effective antibacterial and powerful wound microenvironment regulation and protection function to promote wounds heal quickly. In this study, a multifunctional composite dressing (HA-AMP/SF/Alg/Rb-BG-AIEgens) was synthesized by combining a mesoporous bioactive glass framework loaded with AIEgens (Rb-BG-AIEgens) with cross-linked antimicrobial peptide grafted hyaluronic acid (HA-AMP), sodium alginate (Alg), and silk fibroin (SF). It is important to note that the Rb-BG-AIEgens can achieve real-time and sensitive bacterial detection. HA-AMP can achieve broad spectrum antibacterial and avoid the residue of drug-resistant bacteria. The HA-AMP/SF/Alg/Rb-BG-AIEgens dressing can up-regulate related proliferative proteins, thereby promoting regeneration of tissue and the rapid healing of chronic wounds. With good biocompatibility and antibacterial ability, HA-AMP/SF/Alg/Rb-BG-AIEgens dressing has great potential to become a next generation wound dressing for clinical biological fluid management and chronic bacterial infection treatment.
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- Yize Lin
- Graduate
School, Guangzhou University of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Health Medicine, General Hospital of
Southern Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Key
Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education
Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and
Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, P. R. China
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- Department
of Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital
of Southern Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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- Department
of Cadre Ward, General Hospital of Southern
Theater Command, PLA, Guangzhou 510010, P. R. China
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Cui J, Shu H, Zhu P, Cao Z, Wang S, Cao P. Enhancing Antimicrobial Performance of Gauze via Modification by Ag-Loaded Polydopamine Submicron Particles. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:152. [PMID: 38921526 PMCID: PMC11205189 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15060152] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known for their antibacterial properties and their ability to promote wound healing. By incorporating silver nanoparticles into medical gauze, the resulting composite material shows promise as an advanced wound dressing. However, clinical applications are hindered by challenges related to the stability of silver nanoparticle loading on the gauze as nanoparticle leaching can compromise antibacterial efficacy. In this study, silver nanoparticles were immobilized onto polydopamine (PDA) submicron particles, which were then used to modify medical gauze. Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was employed to analyze the elemental distribution on the modified gauze, confirming successful surface modification. The antibacterial properties of the modified gauze were assessed using a laser scanning confocal microscope (CLSM). The results demonstrated a significant reduction in the adhesion rates of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) by 99.1% and 63%, respectively, on the PDA-Ag-modified gauze. Optical density (OD) measurements at 590 nm indicated that the modified gauze effectively inhibited biofilm formation, underscoring its potent antimicrobial capabilities. Further antibacterial efficacy was evaluated by diluting and plating co-cultured bacterial solutions with the modified dressing, followed by 24 h incubation and colony counting. The gauze exhibited an antibacterial efficiency of 99.99% against E. coli and 99.8% against S. aureus. Additionally, cell compatibility tests, involving the co-culture of PDA-Ag composites with human cells, demonstrated excellent biocompatibility. These findings suggest that PDA-Ag-modified medical gauze holds significant potential for the treatment of infected wounds, offering a promising solution to improve wound care through enhanced antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility.
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- Junnan Cui
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (J.C.); (H.S.); (P.Z.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (J.C.); (H.S.); (P.Z.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (J.C.); (H.S.); (P.Z.)
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing and Smart Transportation, Suzhou City University, Suzhou 215104, China;
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing and Smart Transportation, Suzhou City University, Suzhou 215104, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, China; (J.C.); (H.S.); (P.Z.)
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Redolfi-Bristol D, Yamamoto K, Marin E, Zhu W, Mazda O, Riello P, Pezzotti G. Exploring the cellular antioxidant mechanism against cytotoxic silver nanoparticles: a Raman spectroscopic analysis. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:9985-9997. [PMID: 38695726 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00462k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) hold great promise for several different applications, from colorimetric sensors to antimicrobial agents. Despite their widespread incorporation in consumer products, limited understanding of the detrimental effects and cellular antioxidant responses associated with AgNPs at sublethal concentrations persists, raising concerns for human and ecological well-being. To address this gap, we synthesized AgNPs of varying sizes and evaluated their cytotoxicity against human dermal fibroblasts (HDF). Our study revealed that toxicity of AgNPs is a time- and size-dependent process, even at low exposure levels. AgNPs exhibited low short-term cytotoxicity but high long-term impact, particularly for the smallest NPs tested. Raman microspectroscopy was employed for in-time investigations of intracellular molecular variations during the first 24 h of exposure to AgNPs of 35 nm. Subtle protein and lipid degradations were detected, but no discernible damage to the DNA was observed. Signals associated with antioxidant proteins, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and metallothioneins (MTs), increased over time, reflecting the heightened production of these defense agents. Fluorescence microscopy further confirmed the efficacy of overexpressed antioxidant proteins in mitigating ROS formation during short-term exposure to AgNPs. This work provides valuable insights into the molecular changes and remedial strategies within the cellular environment, utilizing Raman microspectroscopy as an advanced analytical technique. These findings offer a novel perspective on the cytotoxicity mechanism of AgNPs, contributing to the development of safer materials and advice on regulatory guidelines for their biomedical applications.
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- Davide Redolfi-Bristol
- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, 606-8585, Kyoto, Japan.
- Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, 606-8585, Kyoto, Japan.
- Department Polytechnic of Engineering and Architecture, University of Udine, 33100, Udine, Italy
- Biomedical Research Center, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
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- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, 606-8585, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy
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- Ceramic Physics Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Sakyo-ku, Matsugasaki, 606-8585, Kyoto, Japan.
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Institute of Biomedical Science, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hiraka-ta, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
- Department of Immunology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
- Department of Dental Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, 160-0023 Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Via Torino 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy
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Witt E, Leach AJ, Bi J, Hatfield S, Cotoia AT, McGovern MK, Cafi AB, Rhodes AC, Cook AN, Uaroon S, Parajuli B, Kim J, Feig V, Scheiflinger A, Nwosu I, Jimenez M, Coleman MC, Buchakjian MR, Bosch DE, Tift MS, Traverso G, Otterbein LE, Byrne JD. Modulation of diabetic wound healing using carbon monoxide gas-entrapping materials. DEVICE 2024; 2:100320. [PMID: 38911126 PMCID: PMC11192243 DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2024.100320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
Abstract
Diabetic wound healing is uniquely challenging to manage due to chronic inflammation and heightened microbial growth from elevated interstitial glucose. Carbon monoxide (CO), widely acknowledged as a toxic gas, is also known to provide unique therapeutic immune modulating effects. To facilitate delivery of CO, we have designed hyaluronic acid-based CO-gas-entrapping materials (CO-GEMs) for topical and prolonged gas delivery to the wound bed. We demonstrate that CO-GEMs promote the healing response in murine diabetic wound models (full-thickness wounds and pressure ulcers) compared to N2-GEMs and untreated controls.
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- Emily Witt
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, 28403, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Pathology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biology and Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, 28403, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
- Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
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Bîrcă AC, Gherasim O, Niculescu AG, Grumezescu AM, Vasile BȘ, Mihaiescu DE, Neacșu IA, Andronescu E, Trușcă R, Holban AM, Hudiță A, Croitoru GA. Infection-Free and Enhanced Wound Healing Potential of Alginate Gels Incorporating Silver and Tannylated Calcium Peroxide Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5196. [PMID: 38791232 PMCID: PMC11120750 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105196] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
The treatment of chronic wounds involves precise requirements and complex challenges, as the healing process cannot go beyond the inflammatory phase, therefore increasing the healing time and implying a higher risk of opportunistic infection. Following a better understanding of the healing process, oxygen supply has been validated as a therapeutic approach to improve and speed up wound healing. Moreover, the local implications of antimicrobial agents (such as silver-based nano-compounds) significantly support the normal healing process, by combating bacterial contamination and colonization. In this study, silver (S) and tannylated calcium peroxide (CaO2@TA) nanoparticles were obtained by adapted microfluidic and precipitation synthesis methods, respectively. After complementary physicochemical evaluation, both types of nanoparticles were loaded in (Alg) alginate-based gels that were further evaluated as possible dressings for wound healing. The obtained composites showed a porous structure and uniform distribution of nanoparticles through the polymeric matrix (evidenced by spectrophotometric analysis and electron microscopy studies), together with a good swelling capacity. The as-proposed gel dressings exhibited a constant and suitable concentration of released oxygen, as shown for up to eight hours (UV-Vis investigation). The biofilm modulation data indicated a synergistic antimicrobial effect between silver and tannylated calcium peroxide nanoparticles, with a prominent inhibitory action against the Gram-positive bacterial biofilm after 48 h. Beneficial effects in the human keratinocytes cultured in contact with the obtained materials were demonstrated by the performed tests, such as MTT, LDH, and NO.
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- Alexandra Catalina Bîrcă
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
- Center for Advanced Research on New Materials, Products and Innovative Processes—CAMPUS Research Institute, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.H.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.H.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (A.-G.N.); (B.Ș.V.); (I.A.N.); (E.A.); (R.T.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.H.); (A.H.)
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Bucharest, 077206 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania; (A.M.H.); (A.H.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department II, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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Budini V, Bassetto F, Scarpa C, Vindigni V. Silver nanoparticle dressing: The knowledge of advantages and limits improves the indications in clinical practice. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14872. [PMID: 38629691 PMCID: PMC11022613 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14872] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Silver nanoparticle dressings have gained popularity recently as a way to treat challenging wounds. Notwithstanding the properties of Ag-NPS (silver nanoparticles) described by several articles, there is a lack of clinical studies that guide healthcare professionals to specific and conscious use. In this case series, Ag-NPS dressing was tested on a randomized group of 10 patients with complex wounds requiring conservative treatment. Each case was analysed, recording the patient's history, the peculiar characteristics and the progressive changes in the wound. The wound bed and the quality of the peri-wound skin improved and a decrease in signs of infection was observed. The application of the dressing was simple and comfortable for the patient and it was appreciated for its sealing ability. A few capacity restrictions showed up: those should be read as elements to improve the indications for this peculiar dressing. The thin tissue matrix of the Ag-NPS dressing does not allow for massive absorption and also performs poorly in reducing little exudate. The reduction in wound width is also limited: reconstructive surgery was required in half of the enrolled patients to achieve wound healing.
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- Valentina Budini
- Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryPadua University HospitalPadovaItaly
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- Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryPadua University HospitalPadovaItaly
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- Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryPadua University HospitalPadovaItaly
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- Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryPadua University HospitalPadovaItaly
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Chen Y, Li R, Li B, Li K, Hao Y. A controlled light-induced gas-foaming porous hydrogel with adhesion property for infected wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129751. [PMID: 38280702 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129751] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
Abstract
Porous hydrogels as scaffolds have great potential in tissue engineering. However, there are still challenges in preparing porous hydrogels with tunable pore size and controlled porosity. Here, we successfully established a photoinduced gas-foaming method of porous hydrogels with controlled macro-micro-nano multiscale. A diazirine (DZ)-modified gelatin (GelDZ) biomaterial was prepared by introducing photocrosslinked DZ group into gelatin. Upon exposure to 365 nm UV light, DZ could be converted to the active group carbene, which could randomly insert into OH, NH, or CH bonds to form covalent crosslinks. GelDZ generated N2 by photodegradation and formed gas-induced porous hydrogels by intermolecular crosslinking without initiator. The loose porous structure of the hydrogel can promote the infiltration of host cells and blood vessels, which was conducive to tissue repair. The interfacial crosslinking of photoactivated GelDZ with tissue proteins imparted adhesion properties to the hydrogel. GelDZ also possessed photoreduction ability, which can reduce silver ions from metal precursors to silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in situ, and showed great antibacterial activity due to the sustained release of Ag NPs. GelDZ-Ag NPs prepared by in situ photoreaction can effectively inhibit wound infection and promote skin wound healing, providing a new strategy for designing porous hydrogel in tissue engineering.
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- Yuwen Chen
- West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China; Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Antibiotics Research and Re-evaluation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, Sichuan Province, China
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- Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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- Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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Cao Z, Wang X, Jiang C, Wang H, Mu Y, Sun X, Chen X, Feng C. Thermo-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan/diatom biosilica hydrogel with immune microenvironment regulatory for chronic wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130189. [PMID: 38360227 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130189] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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This study proposes a chronic wound therapeutic strategy based on extracellular matrix (ECM) biomimetics and immune regulation. The hydroxybutyl chitosan/diatom biosilica hydrogel (H/D) which can regulate the immune microenvironment, is prepared from hydroxybutyl chitosan (HBC) as matrix to construct the bionic ECM and diatom biosilica (DB) as structural active unit. The hierarchical porous structure of DB provides strong anchoring interface effect to enhance the mechanical strength of hydrogel, while maintaining its favorable temperature phase transition behavior, improving the material's fit to the wound and convenience of clinical use. Silicates released from DB in H/D accelerate the transition of wounds from inflammation to proliferation and remodeling. In cellular and diabetic rat models, H/D reduces inflammation (induces conversion of M1-type macrophages to M2-type), induces angiogenesis (1.96-fold of control), promotes fibroblast proliferation (180.36 % of control), collagen deposition, keratinocyte migration (47.34 % more than control), and re-epithelialization. This study validates a possible biological mechanism for H/D bioactive hydrogel-mediated regulation of the immune microenvironment and provides a simple synergistic dressing strategy.
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- Zheng Cao
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Hospital, 5# Donghai Middle Road, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China; Sanya Oceanographic Institute, Ocean University of China, Yonyou Industrial Park, Yazhou Bay Science & Technology City, Sanya 572024, Hainan Province, China; Laoshan Laboratory, 1# Wenhai Road, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, 5# Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China; Sanya Oceanographic Institute, Ocean University of China, Yonyou Industrial Park, Yazhou Bay Science & Technology City, Sanya 572024, Hainan Province, China.
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Huang Y, Guo X, Wu Y, Chen X, Feng L, Xie N, Shen G. Nanotechnology's frontier in combatting infectious and inflammatory diseases: prevention and treatment. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:34. [PMID: 38378653 PMCID: PMC10879169 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01745-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Inflammation-associated diseases encompass a range of infectious diseases and non-infectious inflammatory diseases, which continuously pose one of the most serious threats to human health, attributed to factors such as the emergence of new pathogens, increasing drug resistance, changes in living environments and lifestyles, and the aging population. Despite rapid advancements in mechanistic research and drug development for these diseases, current treatments often have limited efficacy and notable side effects, necessitating the development of more effective and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. In recent years, the rapid development of nanotechnology has provided crucial technological support for the prevention, treatment, and detection of inflammation-associated diseases. Various types of nanoparticles (NPs) play significant roles, serving as vaccine vehicles to enhance immunogenicity and as drug carriers to improve targeting and bioavailability. NPs can also directly combat pathogens and inflammation. In addition, nanotechnology has facilitated the development of biosensors for pathogen detection and imaging techniques for inflammatory diseases. This review categorizes and characterizes different types of NPs, summarizes their applications in the prevention, treatment, and detection of infectious and inflammatory diseases. It also discusses the challenges associated with clinical translation in this field and explores the latest developments and prospects. In conclusion, nanotechnology opens up new possibilities for the comprehensive management of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
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- Yujing Huang
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Miron RJ, Estrin NE, Sculean A, Zhang Y. Understanding exosomes: Part 2-Emerging leaders in regenerative medicine. Periodontol 2000 2024; 94:257-414. [PMID: 38591622 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12561] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Exosomes are the smallest subset of extracellular signaling vesicles secreted by most cells with the ability to communicate with other tissues and cell types over long distances. Their use in regenerative medicine has gained tremendous momentum recently due to their ability to be utilized as therapeutic options for a wide array of diseases/conditions. Over 5000 publications are currently being published yearly on this topic, and this number is only expected to dramatically increase as novel therapeutic strategies continue to be developed. Today exosomes have been applied in numerous contexts including neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's disease, central nervous system, depression, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorders, traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve injury), damaged organs (heart, kidney, liver, stroke, myocardial infarctions, myocardial infarctions, ovaries), degenerative processes (atherosclerosis, diabetes, hematology disorders, musculoskeletal degeneration, osteoradionecrosis, respiratory disease), infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis), regenerative procedures (antiaging, bone regeneration, cartilage/joint regeneration, osteoarthritis, cutaneous wounds, dental regeneration, dermatology/skin regeneration, erectile dysfunction, hair regrowth, intervertebral disc repair, spinal cord injury, vascular regeneration), and cancer therapy (breast, colorectal, gastric cancer and osteosarcomas), immune function (allergy, autoimmune disorders, immune regulation, inflammatory diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). This scoping review is a first of its kind aimed at summarizing the extensive regenerative potential of exosomes over a broad range of diseases and disorders.
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- Richard J Miron
- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Advanced PRF Education, Venice, Florida, USA
- School of Dental Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Implantology, University of Wuhan, Wuhan, China
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Zhu J, Wen T, Qu S, Li Q, Liu B, Zhou W. G-Quadruplex/Hemin DNAzyme-Functionalized Silver Nanoclusters with Synergistic Antibacterial and Wound Healing Capabilities for Infected Wound Management. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307220. [PMID: 37828643 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Systematic management of infected wounds requires simultaneous antiinfection and wound healing, which has become the current treatment dilemma. Recently, a multifunctional silver nanoclusters (AgNCs)-based hydrogel dressing to meet these demands is developed. Here a diblock DNA with a cytosine-rich fragment (as AgNCs template) and a guanine-rich fragment (to form G-quadruplex/hemin DNAzyme, termed G4/hemin) is designed, for G4/hemin functionalization of AgNCs. Inside bacteria, G4/hemin can not only accelerate the oxidative release of Ag+ from AgNCs but also generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) via catalase- and peroxidase-mimic activities, which enhance the antibacterial effect. On the other hand, the AgNCs exhibit robust anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities to switch M1 macrophages into M2 phenotype, which promotes wound healing. Moreover, the hemin is released to upregulate the heme oxygenase-1, an intracellular enzyme that can relieve oxidative stress, which significantly alleviates the cytotoxicity of silver. As a result, such silver-based dressing achieves potent therapeutic efficacy on infected wounds with excellent biosafety.
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- Jiaojiao Zhu
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410007, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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Zheng Q, Chen C, Liu Y, Gao J, Li L, Yin C, Yuan X. Metal Nanoparticles: Advanced and Promising Technology in Diabetic Wound Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:965-992. [PMID: 38293611 PMCID: PMC10826594 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s434693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Diabetic wounds pose a significant challenge to public health, primarily due to insufficient blood vessel supply, bacterial infection, excessive oxidative stress, and impaired antioxidant defenses. The aforementioned condition not only places a significant physical burden on patients' prognosis, but also amplifies the economic strain on the medical system in treating diabetic wounds. Currently, the effectiveness of available treatments for diabetic wounds is limited. However, there is hope in the potential of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) to address these issues. MNPs exhibit excellent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and pro-angiogenic properties, making them a promising solution for diabetic wounds. In addition, MNPs stimulate the expression of proteins that promote wound healing and serve as drug delivery systems for small-molecule drugs. By combining MNPs with other biomaterials such as hydrogels and chitosan, novel dressings can be developed and revolutionize the treatment of diabetic wounds. The present article provides a comprehensive overview of the research progress on the utilization of MNPs for treating diabetic wounds. Building upon this foundation, we summarize the underlying mechanisms involved in diabetic wound healing and discuss the potential application of MNPs as biomaterials for drug delivery. Furthermore, we provide an extensive analysis and discussion on the clinical implementation of dressings, while also highlighting future prospects for utilizing MNPs in diabetic wound management. In conclusion, MNPs represent a promising strategy for the treatment of diabetic wound healing. Future directions include combining other biological nanomaterials to synthesize new biological dressings or utilizing the other physicochemical properties of MNPs to promote wound healing. Synthetic biomaterials that contain MNPs not only play a role in all stages of diabetic wound healing, but also provide a stable physiological environment for the wound-healing process.
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- Qinzhou Zheng
- College of Life Science, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Comparative Medicine, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of China
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Nqoro X, Taziwa R. Polymer-Based Functional Materials Loaded with Metal-Based Nanoparticles as Potential Scaffolds for the Management of Infected Wounds. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:155. [PMID: 38399218 PMCID: PMC10892860 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020155] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Wound infection due to bacterial invasion at the wound site is one of the primary challenges associated with delayed wound healing. Microorganisms tend to form biofilms that protect them from harm, leading to their multidrug resistance. The alarming increase in antibiotic resistance poses a threat to wound healing. Hence, the urgent need for novel wound dressing materials capable of managing bacterial infection is crucial for expediting wound recovery. There is considerable interest in polymeric wound dressings embedded with bioactive substances, such as metal-based nanoparticles, as potential solutions for treating microbially infected wounds. Metal-based nanoparticles have been widely used for the management of infected wounds due to their broad antimicrobial efficacy. This review focuses on polymer-based and bioactive wound dressings loaded with metal-based nanoparticles like silver, gold, magnesium oxide, or zinc oxide. When compared, zinc oxide-loaded dressings exhibited higher antibacterial activity against Gram-positive strains and silver nanoparticle-loaded dressings against gram-negative strains. However, wound dressings infused with both nanoparticles displayed a synergistic effect against both strains of bacteria. Furthermore, these dressings displayed antibiofilm activity and the generation of reactive oxygen species while accelerating wound closure both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Xhamla Nqoro
- Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Old King William’s Town Road, Potsdam Site, East London 5200, South Africa;
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Zhi H, Wang F, Zhang X, Cai Q, Chen M, Shi Y, Feng L. Green, pH-Sensitive, Highly Stretchable, and Hydrogen Bond-Dominated Ionogel for Wound Healing Activity. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:498-507. [PMID: 38149601 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Traditional hydrogel dressings generally have poor mechanical properties and stability when subjected to external stress due to the undesirable chain entanglement structure of their single valence bond compositions. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a type of gel dressing with good mechanical strength, stability, and environment-friendly monitoring. In this work, a transparent, pH-sensitive, highly stretchable, and biocompatible anthocyanidin ionogel dressing was prepared, realizing green and accurate detection. Attributed to the antibacterial activity of the ionic liquid, the biocompatibility of the pectin, and the ability to scavenge free radicals of the anthocyanidin, the ionogel dressing exhibited excellent re-epithelialization in the 14 day wound healing process. Besides, changes in pH values monitoring of the ionogel over 3 days coincided with normal wound exudate. The obtained ionogel also showed good water retention, swelling properties, mechanical stretchability, and 5 week stability, illustrating great potential in wound dressings.
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- Hui Zhi
- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry, CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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Keshavarz R, Olsen S, Almeida B. Using biomaterials to improve mesenchymal stem cell therapies for chronic, nonhealing wounds. Bioeng Transl Med 2024; 9:e10598. [PMID: 38193114 PMCID: PMC10771568 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10598] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Historically, treatment of chronic, nonhealing wounds has focused on managing symptoms using biomaterial-based wound dressings, which do not adequately address the underlying clinical issue. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a promising cell-based therapy for the treatment of chronic, nonhealing wounds, yet inherent cellular heterogeneity and susceptibility to death during injection limit their clinical use. Recently, researchers have begun to explore the synergistic effects of combined MSC-biomaterial therapies, where the biomaterial serves as a scaffold to protect the MSCs and provides physiologically relevant physicochemical cues that can direct MSC immunomodulatory behavior. In this review, we highlight recent progress in this field with a focus on the most commonly used biomaterials, classified based on their source, including natural biomaterials, synthetic biomaterials, and the combination of natural and synthetic biomaterials. We also discuss current challenges regarding the clinical translation of these therapies, as well as a perspective on the future outlook of the field.
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- Romina Keshavarz
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringClarkson UniversityPotsdamNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringClarkson UniversityPotsdamNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringClarkson UniversityPotsdamNew YorkUSA
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Dwivedi J, Sachan P, Wal P, Wal A, Rai AK. Current State and Future Perspective of Diabetic Wound Healing Treatment: Present Evidence from Clinical Trials. Curr Diabetes Rev 2024; 20:e280823220405. [PMID: 37641999 DOI: 10.2174/1573399820666230828091708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that is becoming more common and is characterised by sustained hyperglycaemia and long-term health effects. Diabetes-related wounds often heal slowly and are more susceptible to infection because of hyperglycaemia in the wound beds. The diabetic lesion becomes harder to heal after planktonic bacterial cells form biofilms. A potential approach is the creation of hydrogels with many functions. High priority is given to a variety of processes, such as antimicrobial, pro-angiogenesis, and general pro-healing. Diabetes problems include diabetic amputations or chronic wounds (DM). Chronic diabetes wounds that do not heal are often caused by low oxygen levels, increased reactive oxygen species, and impaired vascularization. Several types of hydrogels have been developed to get rid of contamination by pathogens; these hydrogels help to clean up the infection, reduce wound inflammation, and avoid necrosis. This review paper will focus on the most recent improvements and breakthroughs in antibacterial hydrogels for treating chronic wounds in people with diabetes. Prominent and significant side effects of diabetes mellitus include foot ulcers. Antioxidants, along with oxidative stress, are essential to promote the healing of diabetic wounds. Some of the problems that can come from a foot ulcer are neuropathic diabetes, ischemia, infection, inadequate glucose control, poor nutrition, also very high morbidity. Given the worrying rise in diabetes and, by extension, diabetic wounds, future treatments must focus on the rapid healing of diabetic wounds.
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- Jyotsana Dwivedi
- Department of Pharmacy, PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
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Khan R, Haider S, Khan MUA, Haider A, Razak SIA, Hasan A, Khan R, Wahit MU. Fabrication of amine-functionalized and multi-layered PAN-(TiO 2)-gelatin nanofibrous wound dressing: In-vitro evaluation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127169. [PMID: 37783243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127169] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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The development of advanced multifunctional wound dressings remains a major challenge. Herein, a novel multilayer (ML) electrospun nanofibers (NFs) wound dressing based on diethylenetriamine (DETA) functionalized polyacrylonitrile (PAN), TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) coating (Ct), and bioderived gelatin (Gel) was developed for potential applications in wound healing. The ML PAN-DETA-Ct-Gel membrane was developed by combining electrospinning, chemical functionalization, synthesis, and electrospray techniques, using a layer-by-layer method. The ML PAN-DETA-Ct-Gel membrane is comprised of an outer layer of PAN-DETA as a barrier to external microorganisms and structural support, an interlayer TiO2 NPs (Ct) as antibacterial function, and a contact layer (Gel) to improve biocompatibility and cell viability. The NFs membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), surface profilometry, BET analysis, and water contact angle techniques to investigate their morphology, surface roughness, porosity, and wettability. The ML PAN-DETA-Ct-Gel wound dressing exhibited good surface roughness, porosity, and better wettability. Cell morphology, proliferation, and viability were determined using fibroblasts (3T3), and antibacterial assays were performed against six pathogens. The ML PAN-DETA-Ct-Gel NFs membrane showed good cell morphology, proliferation, viability, and antibacterial activity compared with other membranes. This new class of ML NFs membranes offers a multifunctional architecture with adequate biocompatibility, cell viability, and antibacterial activity.
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- Rawaiz Khan
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia; King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh 11614, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Sports Innovation & Technology Centre, Institute of Human Centred Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; BioInspired Device and Tissue Engineering Research Group, School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Center for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Capanema NSV, Mansur AAP, Carvalho SM, Martins T, Gonçalves MS, Andrade RS, Dorneles EMS, Lima LCD, de Alvarenga ÉLFC, da Fonseca EVB, de Sá MA, Lage AP, Lobato ZIP, Mansur HS. Nanosilver-Functionalized Hybrid Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) with Antibacterial Activity for Prevention and Therapy of Infections of Diabetic Chronic Wounds. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4542. [PMID: 38231902 PMCID: PMC10708083 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234542] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are considered one of the most severe chronic complications of diabetes and can lead to amputation in severe cases. In addition, bacterial infections in diabetic chronic wounds aggravate this scenario by threatening human health. Wound dressings made of polymer matrices with embedded metal nanoparticles can inhibit microorganism growth and promote wound healing, although the current clinical treatments for diabetic chronic wounds remain unsatisfactory. In this view, this research reports the synthesis and characterization of innovative hybrid hydrogels made of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) chemically crosslinked by citric acid (CA) functionalized with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) generated in situ using an eco-friendly aqueous process. The results assessed through comprehensive in vitro and in vivo assays demonstrated that these hybrid polymer hydrogels functionalized with AgNPs possess physicochemical properties, cytocompatibility, hemocompatibility, bioadhesion, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility suitable for wound dressings to support chronic wound healing process as well as preventing and treating bacterial infections. Hence, it can be envisioned that, with further research and development, these polymer-based hybrid nanoplatforms hold great potential as an important tool for creating a new generation of smart dressings for treating chronic diabetic wounds and opportunistic bacterial infections.
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- Nádia S. V. Capanema
- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNanoI, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (N.S.V.C.); (A.A.P.M.); (S.M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNanoI, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (N.S.V.C.); (A.A.P.M.); (S.M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNanoI, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (N.S.V.C.); (A.A.P.M.); (S.M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNanoI, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (N.S.V.C.); (A.A.P.M.); (S.M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Lavras, UFLA, Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (M.S.G.); (R.S.A.); (E.M.S.D.)
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Lavras, UFLA, Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (M.S.G.); (R.S.A.); (E.M.S.D.)
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Lavras, UFLA, Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (M.S.G.); (R.S.A.); (E.M.S.D.)
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (L.C.D.L.); (M.A.d.S.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei, UFSJ, São João Del-Rei 36301-160, Brazil; (É.L.F.C.d.A.); (E.V.B.d.F.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei, UFSJ, São João Del-Rei 36301-160, Brazil; (É.L.F.C.d.A.); (E.V.B.d.F.)
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (L.C.D.L.); (M.A.d.S.)
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (A.P.L.); (Z.I.P.L.)
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (A.P.L.); (Z.I.P.L.)
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- Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation—CeNanoI, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (N.S.V.C.); (A.A.P.M.); (S.M.C.); (T.M.)
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Singh KR, Natarajan A, Pandey SS. Bioinspired Multifunctional Silver Nanoparticles for Optical Sensing Applications: A Sustainable Approach. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4549-4571. [PMID: 37852204 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00669] [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] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles developed via biosynthesis are the most fascinating nanosized particles and encompassed with excellent physicochemical properties. The bioinspired nanoparticles with different shapes and sizes have attracted huge attention due to their stability, low cost, environmental friendliness, and use of less hazardous chemicals. This is an ideal method for synthesizing a range of nanosized metal particles from plants and biomolecules. Optical biosensors are progressively being fabricated for the attainment of sustainability by using opportunities offered by nanotechnology. This review focuses mainly on tuning the optical properties of the metal nanoparticles for optical sensing to explore the importance and applications of bioinspired silver nanoparticles. Further, this review deliberates the role of bioinspired silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in biomedical, agricultural, environmental, and energy applications. Profound insight into the antimicrobial properties of these nanoparticles is also appreciated. Tailor-made bioinspired nanoparticles with effectuating characteristics can unsurprisingly target tumor cells and distribute enwrapped payloads intensively. Existing challenges and prospects of bioinspired Ag NPs are also summarized. This review is expected to deliver perceptions about the progress of the next generation of bioinspired Ag NPs and their outstanding performances in various fields by promoting sustainable practices for fabricating optical sensing devices.
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- Kshitij Rb Singh
- Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu 808-0196, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641004, India
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- Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu 808-0196, Japan
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Wang D, Xing J, Zhang Y, Guo Z, Deng S, Guan Z, He B, Ma R, Leng X, Dong K, Dong Y. Metal-Phenolic Networks for Chronic Wounds Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6425-6448. [PMID: 38026522 PMCID: PMC10640828 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s434535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds are recalcitrant complications of a variety of diseases, with pathologic features including bacterial infection, persistent inflammation, and proliferation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in the wound microenvironment. Currently, the use of antimicrobial drugs, debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and other methods in clinical for chronic wound treatment is prone to problems such as bacterial resistance, wound expansion, and even exacerbation. In recent years, researchers have proposed many novel materials for the treatment of chronic wounds targeting the disease characteristics, among which metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) are supramolecular network structures that utilize multivalent metal ions and natural polyphenols complexed through ligand bonds. They have a flexible and versatile combination of structural forms and a variety of formations (nanoparticles, coatings, hydrogels, etc.) that can be constructed. Functionally, MPNs combine the chemocatalytic and bactericidal properties of metal ions as well as the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of polyphenol compounds. Together with the excellent properties of rapid synthesis and negligible cytotoxicity, MPNs have attracted researchers' great attention in biomedical fields such as anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. This paper will focus on the composition of MPNs, the mechanisms of MPNs for the treatment of chronic wounds, and the application of MPNs in novel chronic wound therapies.
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- Danyang Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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Grizzo A, Dos Santos DM, da Costa VPV, Lopes RG, Inada NM, Correa DS, Campana-Filho SP. Multifunctional bilayer membranes composed of poly(lactic acid), beta-chitin whiskers and silver nanoparticles for wound dressing applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126314. [PMID: 37586628 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126314] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Nanomaterial-based wound dressings have been extensively studied for the treatment of both minor and life-threatening tissue injuries. These wound dressings must possess several crucial characteristics, such as tissue compatibility, non-toxicity, appropriate biodegradability to facilitate wound healing, effective antibacterial activity to prevent infection, and adequate physical and mechanical strength to withstand repetitive dynamic forces that could potentially disrupt the healing process. Nevertheless, the development of nanostructured wound dressings that incorporate various functional micro- and nanomaterials in distinct architectures, each serving specific purposes, presents significant challenges. In this study, we successfully developed a novel multifunctional wound dressing based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) fibrous membranes produced by solution-blow spinning (SBS) and electrospinning. The PLA-based membranes underwent surface modifications aimed at tailoring their properties for utilization as effective wound dressing platforms. Initially, beta-chitin whiskers were deposited onto the membrane surface through filtration, imparting hydrophilic character. Afterward, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were incorporated onto the beta-chitin layer using a spray deposition method, resulting in platforms with antimicrobial properties against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Cytotoxicity studies demonstrated the biocompatibility of the membranes with the neonatal human dermal fibroblast (HDFn) cell line. Moreover, bilayer membranes exhibited a high surface area and porosity (> 80%), remarkable stability in aqueous media, and favorable mechanical properties, making them promising candidates for application as multifunctional wound dressings.
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- Amanda Grizzo
- Sao Carlos Institute of Chemistry/University of Sao Paulo, 13566-590 Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil; PPGBiotec, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Physics/University of Sao Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Sao Carlos Institute of Physics/University of Sao Paulo, PO Box 369, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentação, 13560-970, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil; PPGBiotec, Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Federal University of Sao Carlos (UFSCar), 13565-905 Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Lu Z, Yu D, Nie F, Wang Y, Chong Y. Iron Nanoparticles Open Up New Directions for Promoting Healing in Chronic Wounds in the Context of Bacterial Infection. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2327. [PMID: 37765295 PMCID: PMC10537899 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092327] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Metal nanoparticles play an outstanding role in the field of wound healing due to their excellent properties, and the significance of iron, one of the most widely used metals globally, cannot be overlooked. The purpose of this review is to determine the importance of iron nanoparticles in wound-healing dressings. Prolonged, poorly healing wounds may induce infections; wound infections are a major cause of chronic wound formation. The primary components of iron nanoparticles are iron oxide nanoparticles, which promote wound healing by being antibacterial, releasing metal ions, and overcoming bacterial resistance. The diameter of iron oxide nanoparticles typically ranges between 1 and 100 nm. Magnetic nanoparticles with a diameter of less than 30 nm are superparamagnetic and are referred to as superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. This subset of iron oxide nanoparticles can use an external magnetic field for novel functions such as magnetization and functionalization. Iron nanoparticles can serve clinical purposes not only to enhance wound healing through the aforementioned means but also to ameliorate anemia and glucose irregularities, capitalizing on iron's properties. Iron nanoparticles positively impact the healing process of chronic wounds, potentially extending beyond wound management.
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- Zhaoyu Lu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China; (Z.L.); (D.Y.); (F.N.)
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China; (Z.L.); (D.Y.); (F.N.)
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China; (Z.L.); (D.Y.); (F.N.)
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China; (Z.L.); (D.Y.); (F.N.)
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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Gong YR, Zhang C, Xiang X, Wang ZB, Wang YQ, Su YH, Zhang HQ. Baicalin, silver titanate, Bletilla striata polysaccharide and carboxymethyl chitosan in a porous sponge dressing for burn wound healing. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 21:487-495. [PMID: 37544834 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2023.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study tests the efficacy of Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP), carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC), baicalin (BA) and silver titanate (ST) in a wound dressings to fight infection, promote healing and provide superior biocompatibility. METHODS The antibacterial activity of BA and ST was evaluated in vitro using the inhibition zone method. BA/ST/BSP/CMC porous sponge dressings were prepared and characterized. The biocompatibility of BA/ST/BSP/CMC was assessed using the cell counting kit-8 assay. The therapeutic effect of BA/ST/BSP/CMC was further investigated using the dorsal skin burn model in Sprague-Dawley rats. RESULTS The wound dressing had good antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus through BA and ST, while the combination of BSP and CMC played an important role in promoting wound healing. The BA/ST/BSP/CMC porous sponge dressings were prepared using a freeze-drying method with the concentrations of BA and ST at 20 and 0.83 mg/mL, respectively, and the optimal ratio of 5% BSP to 4% CMC was 1:3. The average porosity, water absorption and air permeability of BA/ST/BSP/CMC porous sponge dressings were measured to be 90.43%, 746.1% and 66.60%, respectively. After treatment for 3 and 7 days, the healing rates of the BA/ST/BSP/CMC group and BA/BSP/CMC group were significantly higher than those of the normal saline (NS) group and silver sulfadiazine (SSD) group (P < 0.05). Interleukin-1β expression in the BA/ST/BSP/CMC group at 1 and 3 days was significantly lower than that in the other three groups (P < 0.05). After being treated for 3 days, vascular endothelial growth factor expression in the BA/BSP/CMC group and BA/ST/BSP/CMC group was significantly higher than that in the NS group and SSD group (P < 0.05). Inspection of histological sections showed that the BA/ST/BSP/CMC group and BA/BSP/CMC group began to develop scabbing and peeling of damaged skin after 3 days of treatment, indicating accelerated healing relative to the NS group and SSD group. CONCLUSION The optimized concentration of BA/ST/BSP/CMC dressing was as follows: 6 mg BSP, 14.4 mg CMC, 0.5 mg ST and 12 mg BA. The BA/ST/BSP/CMC dressing, containing antibacterial constituents, was non-cytotoxic and effective in accelerating the healing of burn wounds, making it a promising candidate for wound healing. Please cite this article as: Gong YR, Zhang C, Xiang X, Wang ZB, Wang YQ, Su YH, Zhang HQ. Baicalin, silver titanate, Bletilla striata polysaccharide and carboxymethyl chitosan in a porous sponge dressing for burn wound healing. J Integr Med. 2023; 21(5): 487-495.
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- Yan-Rong Gong
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; Department of Dermatology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Song Y, You Q, Chen X. Transition Metal-Based Therapies for Inflammatory Diseases. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2212102. [PMID: 36863722 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Inflammatory disease (ID) is a general term that covers all diseases in which chronic inflammation performs as the major manifestation of pathogenesis. Traditional therapies based on the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs are palliative with the short-term remission. The emergence of nanodrugs has been reported to solve the potential causes and prevent recurrences, thus holding great potential for the treatment of IDs. Among various nanomaterial systems, transition metal-based smart nanosystems (TMSNs) with unique electronic structures possess therapeutic advantages owing to their large surface area to volume ratio, high photothermal conversion efficiency, X-ray absorption capacity, and multiple catalytic enzyme activities. In this review, the rationale, design principle, and therapeutic mechanisms of TMSNs for treatments of various IDs are summarized. Specifically, TMSNs can not only be designed to scavenge danger signals, such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and cell-free DNA, but also can be engineered to block the mechanism of initiating inflammatory responses. In addition, TMSNs can be further applied as nanocarriers to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of TMSNs are discussed, and the future directions of TMSN-based ID treatment for clinical applications are emphasized.
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- Yilin Song
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, China
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- Departments of Diagnostic, Radiology Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program NUS center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- Departments of Diagnostic, Radiology Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program NUS center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore, 138673, Singapore
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Cao X, Lin X, Li N, Zhao X, Zhou M, Zhao Y. Animal tissue-derived biomaterials for promoting wound healing. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:3237-3256. [PMID: 37278612 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00411b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The skin serves as the primary barrier between the human body and external environment, and is therefore susceptible to damage from various factors. In response to this challenge, animal tissue-derived biomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for wound healing due to their abundant sources, low side-effect profiles, exceptional bioactivity, biocompatibility, and unique extracellular matrix (ECM) mimicry. The evolution of modern engineering technology and therapies has allowed these animal tissue-derived biomaterials to be transformed into various forms and modified to possess the necessary properties for wound repair. This review provides an overview of the wound healing process and the factors that influence it. We then describe the extraction methods, important properties, and recent practical applications of various animal tissue-derived biomaterials. Our focus then shifts to the critical properties of these biomaterials in skin wound healing and their latest research developments. Finally, we critically examine the limitations and future prospects of biomaterials generated from animal tissues in this field.
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- Xinyue Cao
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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Aldakheel FM, Sayed MME, Mohsen D, Fagir MH, El Dein DK. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Hydrogel for Wound Healing; Systematic Review. Gels 2023; 9:530. [PMID: 37504410 PMCID: PMC10378855 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a biological process that involves a series of consecutive process, and its impairment can lead to chronic wounds and various complications. Recently, there has been a growing interest in employing nanotechnology to enhance wound healing. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have expanded significant attention due to their wide range of applications in the medical field. The advantages of AgNPs include their easy synthesis, change their shape, and high surface area. Silver nanoparticles are very efficient for topical drug administration and wound healing because of their high ratio of surface area to volume. The efficiency of AgNPs depends on the synthesis method and the intended application. Green synthesis methods offer an eco-friendly approach by utilizing natural sources such as plant extracts and fungus. The characterization of nanoparticles plays an important character, and it is accomplished through the use of several characterization methods such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). These techniques are employed to confirm the specific characters of the prepared Silver Nanoparticles. Additionally, the review addresses the challenges and future perspectives of utilizing green-synthesized AgNPs loaded in Polyacrylamide hydrogel for wound healing applications, including the optimization of nanoparticle size, and release kinetics. Overall, this review highlights the potential of green-synthesized AgNPs loaded in Polyacrylamide hydrogel as promising for advanced wound healing therapies. There are different approaches of usage of AgNPs for wound healing such as polyacrylamide -hydrogels, and the mechanism after their antibacterial action, have been exposed.
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- Fahad M Aldakheel
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
- Prince Sattam Chair for Epidemiology and Public Health Research, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering and Pilot Plant Department, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, Inaya Medical College, Riyadh 12211, Saudi Arabia
- National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, Inaya Medical College, Riyadh 12211, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, Inaya Medical College, Riyadh 12211, Saudi Arabia
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Cai L, Zhu X, Ruan H, Yang J, Wei W, Wu Y, Zhou L, Jiang H, Ji M, Chen J. Curcumin-stabilized silver nanoparticles encapsulated in biocompatible electrospun nanofibrous scaffold for sustained eradication of drug-resistant bacteria. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 452:131290. [PMID: 37023575 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Due to the misuse of antibiotics, the emerging drug-resistance of pathogenic microbes has aroused considerable concerns for the public health, which demands the continuous search for safe and efficient antimicrobial treatment. In this study, curcumin reduced and stabilized silver nanoparticles (C-Ag NPs) were successfully encapsulated into electrospun nanofiber membranes consisted of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) cross-linked by citric acids (CA), which exhibited desirable biocompatibility and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities. The homogeneously distributed and sustained release of C-Ag NPs in the constructed nanofibrous scaffolds yield prominent killing effect against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which involved the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Outstanding elimination of bacterial biofilms and excellent antifungal activity against Candida albicans was also identified after treated with PVA/CA/C-Ag. Transcriptomic analysis on MRSA treated by PVA/CA/C-Ag revealed the antibacterial process is related to disrupting carbohydrate and energy metabolism, as well as destroying bacterial membranes. Significant down-regulation of the expression of multidrug-resistant efflux pump gene sdrM was observed pointing to the role of PVA/CA/C-Ag to overcome the bacterial resistance. Therefore, the constructed ecofriendly and biocompatible nanofibrous scaffolds provide a robust and versatile nanoplatform of reversal potential to eradicate drug-resistant pathogenic microbe in environmental as well as healthcare applications.
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- Ling Cai
- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Tianfei Lane, Nanjing 210004, China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Antibody Drug, Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique of National Health Commission, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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Fadilah NIM, Riha SM, Mazlan Z, Wen APY, Hao LQ, Joseph B, Maarof M, Thomas S, Motta A, Fauzi MB. Functionalised-biomatrix for wound healing and cutaneous regeneration: future impactful medical products in clinical translation and precision medicine. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1160577. [PMID: 37292094 PMCID: PMC10245056 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1160577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Skin tissue engineering possesses great promise in providing successful wound injury and tissue loss treatments that current methods cannot treat or achieve a satisfactory clinical outcome. A major field direction is exploring bioscaffolds with multifunctional properties to enhance biological performance and expedite complex skin tissue regeneration. Multifunctional bioscaffolds are three-dimensional (3D) constructs manufactured from natural and synthetic biomaterials using cutting-edge tissue fabrication techniques incorporated with cells, growth factors, secretomes, antibacterial compounds, and bioactive molecules. It offers a physical, chemical, and biological environment with a biomimetic framework to direct cells toward higher-order tissue regeneration during wound healing. Multifunctional bioscaffolds are a promising possibility for skin regeneration because of the variety of structures they provide and the capacity to customise the chemistry of their surfaces, which allows for the regulated distribution of bioactive chemicals or cells. Meanwhile, the current gap is through advanced fabrication techniques such as computational designing, electrospinning, and 3D bioprinting to fabricate multifunctional scaffolds with long-term safety. This review stipulates the wound healing processes used by commercially available engineered skin replacements (ESS), highlighting the demand for a multifunctional, and next-generation ESS replacement as the goals and significance study in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM). This work also scrutinise the use of multifunctional bioscaffolds in wound healing applications, demonstrating successful biological performance in the in vitro and in vivo animal models. Further, we also provided a comprehensive review in requiring new viewpoints and technological innovations for the clinical application of multifunctional bioscaffolds for wound healing that have been found in the literature in the last 5 years.
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- Nur Izzah Md Fadilah
- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- My Cytohealth Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Business Innovation and Incubation Centre, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Zin MEE, Moolkaew P, Junyusen T, Sutapun W. Preparation of hybrid particles of Ag nanoparticles and eggshell calcium carbonate and their antimicrobial efficiency against beef-extracted bacteria. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2023; 10:221197. [PMID: 37234493 PMCID: PMC10206469 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.221197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this study, hybrid particles of AgNPs-loaded eggshell calcium carbonate (AgNPs/eCaCO3) were prepared by co-precipitating the eggshell in the presence of freshly prepared AgNPs with a particle size of 10-30 nm. The hybrid particles were comparatively precipitated at 25°C and 35°C using poly (sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) as a polyelectrolyte. The AgNPs/eCaCO3 particles prepared at 25°C had a spherical morphology with a mean diameter of 3.56 µm, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area of 85.08 m2 g-1. On the other hand, the particles prepared at 35°C had a broader size distribution with a mean diameter of 3.19 µm, and a BET surface area of 79.25 m2 g-1. AgNPs-loaded commercial calcium carbonate particles (AgNPs/CaCO3) comparatively prepared at 35°C were perfectly spherical with a mean diameter of 5.61 µm. At preparing temperature of 25°C, the hybrid particles contain AgNPs of 0.78 wt% for AgNPs/eCaCO3 and 3.20 wt% for AgNPs/CaCO3. The AgNPs/eCaCO3 and AgNPs/CaCO3 particles exhibited the same efficiency against bacteria extracted from beef with an average inhibition zone diameter of 7-10 mm according to the modified Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay depending on their concentration and beef source. Freshly prepared silver colloids showed comparatively poorer antimicrobial efficiency.
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- Moe Ei Ei Zin
- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Centre for Biocomposite Materials for Medical and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Centre for Biocomposite Materials for Medical and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Pant BD, Abeydeera N, Dubadi R, Kim MH, Huang SD. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity of Ultrafine (BiO) 2CO 3 NPs Functionalized with PVP That Can Overcome the Resistance to Ciprofloxacin, AgNPs and Meropenem in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040753. [PMID: 37107115 PMCID: PMC10135073 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040753] [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: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Although it has no known biochemical role in living organisms, bismuth has been used to treat syphilis, diarrhea, gastritis and colitis for almost a century due to its nontoxic nature to mammalian cells. When prepared via a top-down sonication route from a bulk sample, bismuth subcarbonate (BiO)2CO3 nanoparticles (NPs) with an average size of 5.35 ± 0.82 nm exhibit broad-spectrum potent antibacterial activity against both the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria including methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (DSSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), drug-susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa (DSPA) and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (DRPA). Specifically, the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) are 2.0 µg/mL against DSSA and MRSA and 0.75 µg/mL against DSPA and DRPA. In sharp contrast to ciprofloxacin, AgNPs and meropenem, (BiO)2CO3 NPs show no sign of developing Bi-resistant phenotypes after 30 consecutive passages. On the other hand, such NPs can readily overcome the resistance to ciprofloxacin, AgNPs and meropenem in DSPA. Finally, the combination of (BiO)2CO3 NPs and meropenem shows a synergistic effect with the fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) index of 0.45.
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- Bishnu D Pant
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44240, USA
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Zhou G, Zhu J, Jin L, Chen J, Xu R, Zhao Y, Yan T, Wan H. Salvianolic-Acid-B-Loaded HA Self-Healing Hydrogel Promotes Diabetic Wound Healing through Promotion of Anti-Inflammation and Angiogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076844. [PMID: 37047818 PMCID: PMC10095058 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Inflammatory dysfunction and angiogenesis inhibition are two main factors leading to the delayed healing of diabetic wounds. Hydrogels with anti-inflammatory and angiogenesis-promoting effects have been considered as promising wound care materials. Herein, a salvianolic acid B (SAB)-loaded hyaluronic acid (HA) self-healing hydrogel (HA/SAB) with anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenesis capacities for diabetic wound healing is reported. The HA hydrogel was prepared via the covalent cross-linking of aldehyde groups in oxidized HA (OHA) and hydrazide groups in adipic dihydrazide (ADH)-modified HA (HA-ADH) with the formation of reversible acylhydrazone bonds. The obtained HA hydrogel exhibited multiple favorable properties such as porous structures, excellent self-healing properties, a sustainable release capacity of SAB, as well as excellent cytocompatibility. In addition, the effects of the SAB-loaded HA self-healing hydrogel were investigated via a full-thickness skin defect model using diabetic rats. The HA/SAB hydrogel showed enhanced skin regeneration effects with accelerated wound closure, shorter remaining dermal space length, thicker granulation tissue formation, and more collagen deposition. Furthermore, reduced inflammatory response and enhanced vascularization were found with HA/SAB2.5 hydrogel-treated wounds, indicating that the hydrogel promotes diabetic wound healing through the promotion of anti-inflammation and angiogenesis. Our results suggest that the fabricated SAB-loaded HA self-healing hydrogel is promising as a wound dressing for the treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- Guoying Zhou
- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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Tang K, Cai Z, Lv Y, Liu R, Chen Q, Gu J. Scientometric Research on Trend Analysis of Nano-Based Sustained Drug Release Systems for Wound Healing. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041168. [PMID: 37111653 PMCID: PMC10145462 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041168] [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: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Nanomaterials, such as the nanoparticle (NP), nanomicelle, nanoscaffold, and nano-hydrogel, have been researched as nanocarriers for drug delivery more and more recently. Nano-based drug sustained release systems (NDSRSs) have been used in many medical fields, especially wound healing. However, as we know, no scientometric analysis has been seen on applying NDSRSs in wound healing, which could be of great importance to the relevant researchers. This study collected publications from 1999 to 2022 related to NDSRSs in wound healing from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. We employed scientometric methods to comprehensively analyze the dataset from different perspectives using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix. The results indicated that China published the most significant number of documents in the last two decades, Islamic Azad Univ was the most productive institution, and Jayakumar, R was the most influential author. Regarding the analysis of keywords, trend topics indicate that "antibacterial", "chitosan (CS)", "scaffold", "hydrogel", "silver nanoparticle", and "growth factors (GFs)" are the hot topics in recent years. We anticipate that our work will provide a comprehensive overview of research in this field and help scholars better understand the research hotspots and frontiers in this area, thus inspiring further explorations in the future.
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- Kuangyun Tang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Kumar L, Mohan L, Anand R, Bharadvaja N. Chlorella minutissima-assisted silver nanoparticles synthesis and evaluation of its antibacterial activity. SYSTEMS MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOMANUFACTURING 2023; 4:1-10. [PMID: 38625121 PMCID: PMC10072807 DOI: 10.1007/s43393-023-00173-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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The conventional methods of nanoparticles synthesis led to the production of highly toxic by-products and the use of toxic chemicals that are highly expensive in nature. Thus, the recent past has witnessed a surge in green synthesis of nanoparticles as a sustainable alternative. The present study outlines the biogenic silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) synthesis from an aqueous extract of Chlorella minutissima. The effect of certain parameters such as the reaction mixture's pH and precursor metal solution to algal extract ratios were explored and optimized. The UV spectrophotometric analysis of Ag-NPs gave surface plasmon response maximally at 426 nm. The developed Ag-NPs were characterized using zeta potential, indicating their high stability (-21.2 mV) with a mean diameter of 73.13 nm. Results from field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) showed that the particles were spherical in shape. Ag-NPs synthesized using Chlorella minutissima extract could significantly inhibit the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial species. The study highlights that using C. minutissima extract for Ag-NPs synthesis is a convenient and fast process for controlling the growth of Gram-positive as well as Gram-negative bacteria.
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- Lakhan Kumar
- Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India 110042, Delhi
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- Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India 110042, Delhi
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- Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India 110042, Delhi
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- Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi, India 110042, Delhi
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Zhao Y, Tian C, Liu Y, Liu Z, Li J, Wang Z, Han X. All-in-one bioactive properties of photothermal nanofibers for accelerating diabetic wound healing. Biomaterials 2023; 295:122029. [PMID: 36731368 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Diabetic wound healing has attracted widespread attention in biomedical engineering. However, the harsh hypoxic microenvironment (HME) comprising high glucose levels, local bleeding, and bacterial infection often leads to the formation of hyperplastic scars, increasing the clinical demand for wound dressings. Here, we report a comprehensive strategy using near-infrared NIR-assisted oxygen delivery combined with the bioactive nature of biopolymers for remodeling the HME. Black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets and hemoglobin (Hb) were self-assembled layerwise onto electrospun poly-l-lactide (PLLA) nanofibers using charged quaternized chitosan (QCS) and hyaluronic acid. BP converts NIR radiation into heat and stimulates Hb to release oxygen in situ. QCS is a hemostatic and broad-spectrum antibacterial material. Moderate BP-derived photothermal therapy can increase the sensitivity of bacteria to QCS. A series of composite wound dressings (coded as PQBH-n) with different numbers of layers were fabricated, and the in vivo diabetic wound healing potentials were tested. The molecular mechanism can be partly attributed to the cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction. Notably, this comprehensive strategy based on NIR-assisted oxygen delivery combined with the bioactive properties of biopolymers is not only applicable for fabricating multifunctional wound dressings but also has a great potential in expanding biomedical engineering fields.
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- Yanan Zhao
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China; Department of Interventional Medical Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 1677 Wutaishan Road, Shandong, 266000, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Urology, Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering and Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy and Immune Related Disease, TaiKang Medical School (School of Basic Medicine Sciences), Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Key Laboratory of Interventional Radiology of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Cao S, Bi Z, Li Q, Zhang S, Singh M, Chen J. Shape memory and antibacterial chitosan-based cryogel with hemostasis and skin wound repair. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 305:120545. [PMID: 36737195 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Massive damage to the skin can lead to heavy bleeding and potential wound infection. Therefore, the preparation of low-cost wound dressings that meet these requirements by simple methods has a good application prospect. In the study, a shape memory cryogel prepared at low temperatures by mixing chitosan (CS) and citric acid (CA). Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) introduced into the cryogel through the reduction of Ag+ with tannic acid (TA) as a reducing agent. The CS/CA/Ag cryogel has good mechanical properties and interconnected macroporous structures. The results of hemostasis tests show that CS/CA/Ag cryogel can absorb a large amount of blood and promote blood cell adhesion compared with commercial gelatin sponges and gauze. Meanwhile, CS/CA/Ag cryogel has a good antibacterial ability against S. aureus and E. coli. Furthermore, CS/CA/Ag cryogel significantly promotes wound healing in the full-thickness wound model infected with S. aureus. In conclusion, the cryogel prepared by the simple method has great advantages in rapid hemostasis and promoting wound healing.
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- Shujun Cao
- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai 264299, China
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- Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai 264299, China
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- Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai 264299, China
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- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Group, Discipline of Biochemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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Kong Y, Zhang W, He T, Yang X, Bi W, Li J, Yang W, Chen W. Asymmetric wettable polycaprolactone-chitosan/chitosan oligosaccharide nanofibrous membrane as antibacterial dressings. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120485. [PMID: 36641183 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Wound infection and inflammation hinder the process of wound healing and bother human beings chronically. As a naturally degradable macromolecule, chitosan (CS) has been widely used in antibacterial wound dressings. However, the antibacterial property of chitosan is inhibited by its water insolubility. In this study, we prepared a bilayered asymmetric nanofibrous membrane with the hydrophilic CS/chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) nanofibrous membrane as the bottom layer and the hydrophobic polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous membrane as the top layer. Results showed that incorporating COS improved the CS membrane's wettability, and adding 0.5 % COS increased the inhibition zone diameter of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by 23 % and 26 %, respectively. Moreover, the PCL layer could prevent the adhesion of water and bacteria. The PCL-CS/COS0.5% membrane showed relatively good mechanical properties, excellent water absorptivity (460 %), and appropriate cytocompatibility. This asymmetric wettable membrane has a massive potential to serve as a new antibacterial dressing for wound healing.
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- Yanhui Kong
- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266061, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Nie P, Zhao Y, Xu H. Synthesis, applications, toxicity and toxicity mechanisms of silver nanoparticles: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 253:114636. [PMID: 36806822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become one of the most popular objects of study for the past few decades. The ability to design AgNPs through different synthetic methods according to the application area and desired features is their advantage in many applications. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles has become one of the most potential synthesis methods. Because of their strong antibacterial activity, AgNPs have been used in a wide range of applications, such as food packaging and medical products and devices. With the increasing application of AgNPs, it is becoming necessary for a better understanding of the toxicity of AgNPs and their potential mechanism of toxicity. In the review, we first describe the synthetic methods of AgNPs. The application of AgNPs in the field is then briefly described. The toxicity of AgNPs and their potential toxicity mechanisms are discussed.
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- Penghui Nie
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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Francisco P, Neves Amaral M, Neves A, Ferreira-Gonçalves T, Viana AS, Catarino J, Faísca P, Simões S, Perdigão J, Charmier AJ, Gaspar MM, Reis CP. Pluronic® F127 Hydrogel Containing Silver Nanoparticles in Skin Burn Regeneration: An Experimental Approach from Fundamental to Translational Research. Gels 2023; 9:gels9030200. [PMID: 36975649 PMCID: PMC10048756 DOI: 10.3390/gels9030200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Presently, skin burns are considered one of the main public health problems and lack therapeutic options. In recent years, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been widely studied, playing an increasingly important role in wound healing due to their antibacterial activity. This work is focused on the production and characterization of AgNPs loaded in a Pluronic® F127 hydrogel, as well as assessing its antimicrobial and wound-healing potential. Pluronic® F127 has been extensively explored for therapeutic applications mainly due to its appealing properties. The developed AgNPs had an average size of 48.04 ± 14.87 nm (when prepared by method C) and a negative surface charge. Macroscopically, the AgNPs solution presented a translucent yellow coloration with a characteristic absorption peak at 407 nm. Microscopically, the AgNPs presented a multiform morphology with small sizes (~50 nm). Skin permeation studies revealed that no AgNPs permeated the skin after 24 h. AgNPs further demonstrated antimicrobial activity against different bacterial species predominant in burns. A chemical burn model was developed to perform preliminary in vivo assays and the results showed that the performance of the developed AgNPs loaded in hydrogel, with smaller silver dose, was comparable with a commercial silver cream using higher doses. In conclusion, hydrogel-loaded AgNPs is potentially an important resource in the treatment of skin burns due to their proven efficacy by topical administration.
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- Pedro Francisco
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica (IBEB), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica (IBEB), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Lusoófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Lusoófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- CBIOS—Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- DREAMS, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica (IBEB), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-217-946-429 (ext. 14244)
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Canatar İ, Zenger O, Özdaş S, Baydemir Peşint G. Pterostilbene loaded poly(vinyl alcohol)-gelatin cryogels as potential bioactive wound dressing material. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1259-1270. [PMID: 36863724 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35230] [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: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Cryogels are support materials which are good at mimicking extracellular matrix due to their excellent hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and macroporous structure, thus they are useful in facilitating cell activities during healing process. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol-gelatin (PVA-Gel) based cryogel membranes loaded with pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene; PTS) (PVA-Gel/PTS) was synthesized as wound dressing materials. PVA-Gel and PVA-Gel/PTS were synthesized with the polymerization yields of 96% ± 0.23% and 98% ± 0.18%, respectively, and characterized by swelling tests, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The swelling ratios were calculated as 98.6% ± 4.93% and 102% ± 5.1%, macroporosities were determined as 85% ± 2.13% and 88% ± 2.2%, for PVA-Gel and PVA-Gel/PTS, respectively. It was determined that PVA-Gel and PVA-Gel/PTS have 17 m2 /g ± 0.76 m2 /g and 20 m2 /g ± 0.92 m2 /g surface areas, respectively. SEM studies were demonstrated that they have ~100 μm pore sizes. According to 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), trypan blue exclusion and live-dead assay results, it was observed that cell proliferation, cell number and cell viability were higher in PVA-Gel/PTS cryogel at 24, 48, and 72 h compared to PVA-Gel. A strong and transparent fluorescent light intensity was observed indicating higher cell population in PVA-Gel/PTS in comparison with PVA-Gel, according to 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. SEM, F-Actin, Giemsa staining and inverted-phase microscope image of fibroblasts in PVA-Gel/PTS cryogels revealed that dense fibroblast proliferation and spindle-shaped morphology of cells were preserved. Moreover, DNA agarose gel data demonstrated that PVA-Gel/PTS cryogels had no effect on DNA integrity. Consequently, produced PVA-Gel/PTS cryogel can be used as wound dressing material to promote wound therapies, inducing cell viability and proliferation.
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- İpek Canatar
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alpaslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alpaslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alpaslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alpaslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Turkey
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Beus M, Pongrac IM, Capjak I, Ilić K, Vrček E, Ćurlin M, Milić M, Čermak AMM, Pavičić I. Particle surface functionalization affects mechanism of endocytosis and adverse effects of silver nanoparticles in mammalian kidney cells. J Appl Toxicol 2023; 43:416-430. [PMID: 36065485 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) show a plethora of possible applications due to their antimicrobial properties. Different coatings of AgNPs are used in order to increase stability, availability, and activity. However, the question about the toxicity after prolonged exposure still remains. Here, we show that different surface coatings affect in vitro toxicity and internalization of AgNPs in porcine kidney (PK15) cells. AgNPs coated with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP), sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl)-sulfosuccinate (AOT), poly-L-lysine (PLL), and bovine serum albumin (BSA) were toxic at the concentration of 10 mg Ag/L and higher. The toxicity increased in the following manner: PVP-AgNPs < CTAB-AgNPs < PLL-AgNPs < AOT-AgNPs < BSA-AgNPs. All types of AgNPs were internalized by the PK15 cells in a dose-dependent manner with greater internalization of AgNPs bearing positive surface charge. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) experiments showed that AgNPs were located in the lysosomal compartments, while the co-treatment with known inhibitors of endocytosis pathways suggested macropinocytosis as the preferred internalization pathway. When inside the cell, all types of AgNPs induced the formation of reactive oxygen species while decreasing the concentration of the cell's endogenous antioxidant glutathione. The comet assay indicated possible genotoxicity of tested AgNPs starting at the concentration of 2 mg Ag/L or higher, depending on the surface functionalization. This study demonstrates the toxicity of AgNPs pointing to the importance of biosafety evaluation when developing novel AgNPs-containing materials.
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- Maja Beus
- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Croatian Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- School of Medicine, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Rawashdeh RY, Qabaja G, Albiss BA. Antibacterial activity of multi-metallic (Ag-Cu-Li) nanorods with different metallic combination ratios against Staphylococcus aureus. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:23. [PMID: 36855182 PMCID: PMC9976529 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06284-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Because of the need to extensively study the synergistic activity of metallic nanoparticles, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of mixed metallic nanoparticles, made by differing the weight mixing ratio. We prepared multi-metallic nanorods (NRs) by chemical reduction method, with different ratio combinations of silver Ag and copper Cu, two main batches of nanorods were produced: bimetallic mix made only of Ag-Cu, and trimetallic mix made of Ag-Cu and lithium Li, AgCu NRs and AgCuLi NRs respectively. NaOH was used in the synthesis for the co-reduction of salt precursors. Ag percentage was varied from 10 to 90% in bimetallic NRs but in the trimetallic NRs, which has a fixed ratio of Li (10%), the percentage of silver precursor was from 10 to 80%. The presence of metals was confirmed by energy dispersive X-rays (EDX) analysis. Ion release was detected using inductively coupled plasma spectrometer (ICP) and the values showed that NRs are effective source for ion supply for up to 24 h. The antibacterial activity of metallic NRs was tested against Staphylococcus aureus using Bauer Kirby method. RESULTS The bi-synergistic mix of Ag and Cu generates more ions than the tri-synergistic mix of Ag, Cu, and Li. Nevertheless, the later was more efficient and showed higher antibacterial activity at lower concentrations. This effect is less likely to be attributed to modality of ion release. Indeed, the results of our work suggest that besides ion release, alloyed nanorods themselves are toxic and the trimetallic mix exhibited more biocidal activity, specifically at Ag salt concentrations of 30%, 50% and 70%.
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- Rabeah Y. Rawashdeh
- grid.14440.350000 0004 0622 5497Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- grid.266860.c0000 0001 0671 255XCenter for Research Excellence in Nanobiosciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27412 USA
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- grid.37553.370000 0001 0097 5797Institute of Nanotechnology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110 Jordan
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