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Cao L, Li J, Parakhonskiy B, Skirtach AG. Intestinal-specific oral delivery of lactoferrin with alginate-based composite and hybrid CaCO 3-hydrogel beads. Food Chem 2024; 451:139205. [PMID: 38653102 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139205] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Sodium alginate hydrogel beads and sodium alginate/gellan gum composite hydrogel beads crosslinked by calcium chloride were prepared with different alginate concentrations (3-20 mg·mL-1). Additionally, a simple method for growing CaCO3in situ on the hydrogel to create novel inorganic-organic hybrid hydrogel beads was presented. FT-IR analysis revealed the involvement of hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions in bead formation. Swelling behavior in acidic conditions showed a maximum of 13 g/g for composite hydrogels and CaCO3-incorporated hybrid hydrogels. Lactoferrin encapsulation efficiency within these hydrogels ranged from 44.9 to 56.6%. In vitro release experiments demonstrated that these hydrogel beads withstand harsh gastric environments with <16% cumulative release of lactoferrin, achieving controlled release in intestinal surroundings. While composite sodium alginate/gellan gum beads exhibited slower gastrointestinal lactoferrin digestion, facile synthesis and pH responsiveness of CaCO3-incorporated hybrid hydrogel also provide new possibilities for future studies to construct a novel inorganic-organic synergetic system for intestinal-specific oral delivery.
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- Lin Cao
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium.
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium; Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent 9000, Belgium.
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Arabuli KV, Kopoleva E, Akenoun A, Mikhailova LV, Petrova E, Muslimov AR, Senichkina DA, Tsymbal S, Shakirova AI, Ignatiev AI, Lepik KV, Zyuzin MV. On-chip fabrication of calcium carbonate nanoparticles loaded with various compounds using microfluidic approach. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 161:213904. [PMID: 38805763 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213904] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Engineered calcium carbonate (CaCO3) particles are extensively used as drug delivery systems due to their availability, biological compatibility, biodegradability, and cost-effective production. The synthesis procedure of CaCO3 particles, however, suffers from poor reproducibility. Furthermore, reducing the size of CaCO3 particles to <100 nm requires the use of additives in the reaction, which increases the total reaction time. Here we propose on-chip synthesis and loading of nanoscaled CaCO3 particles using microfluidics. After the development and fabrication of a microfluidic device, we optimized the synthesis of CaCO3 NPs by varying different parameters such as flow rates in the microfluidic channels, concentration of reagents, and the reaction time. To prove the versatility of the used synthesis route, we performed single and double loading of CaCO3 NPs with various compounds (Doxorubicin, Cy5 or FITC conjugated with BSA, and DNA) using the same microfluidic device. Further, the on-chip loaded CaCO3 NPs were used as carriers to transfer compounds to model cells. We have developed a microfluidic synthesis method that opens up a new pathway for easy on-chip fabrication of functional nanoparticles for clinical use.
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- Konstantin V Arabuli
- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, Pavlov University, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, Pavlov University, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- International Institute "Solution Chemistry of Advanced Materials and Technologies", ITMO University, St. Petersburg 197101, Russian Federation
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, Pavlov University, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Research and Educational Centre of Photonics and Optoinformatics, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg 199034, Russian Federation
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- RM Gorbacheva Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, Pavlov University, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- School of Physics and Engineering, ITMO University, 191002 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Qingdao Innovation and Development Center, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China.
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Karpov TE, Rogova A, Akhmetova DR, Tishchenko YA, Chinakova AV, Lipin DV, Gavrilova NV, Gorbunova IA, Shipilovskikh SA, Timin AS. Encapsulation of a small-molecule drug based on substituted 2-aminothiophenes in calcium carbonate carriers for therapy of melanoma. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:3431-3445. [PMID: 38812410 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00390j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Although small molecule drugs are widely used in chemotherapy, their low bioavailability, low-concentrated dose in the tumor zone, systemic toxicity, and chemoresistance can significantly limit the therapeutic outcome. These drawbacks can be overcome by two main strategies: (i) development of novel therapeutic molecules with more significant antitumor activity than currently available drugs and (ii) loading chemotherapeutic agents into drug delivery systems. In this study, we aimed to encapsulate a highly prospective small molecule drug based on substituted 2-aminothiophene (2-AT) into calcium carbonate (CaCO3) microparticles (MPs) for the treatment of melanoma tumors. In particular, we have optimized the encapsulation of 2-AT into MPs (2-AT@MPs), studied drug release efficiency, investigated cellular uptake, and evaluated in vivo biodistribution and tumor inhibition efficiency. In vitro results revealed that 2-AT@MPs were able to penetrate into tumor spheroids, leading to prolonged release of 2-AT. By performing intratumoral injection of 2-AT@MPs we observed significant melanoma suppressions in murine models: ∼0.084 cm3 for 2-AT@MPs at a dose of 0.4 g kg-1versus ∼1.370 cm3 for untreated mice. In addition, the 2-AT@MPs showed negligible in vivo toxicity towards major organs such as heart, lung, liver, kidney, and spleen. Thus, this work provided an efficient strategy for the improved chemotherapy of solid tumors by using an encapsulated form of small molecule drugs.
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- Timofey E Karpov
- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
- ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
- Alferov Saint Petersburg National Research Academic University, Khlopin Street 8/3A, St. Petersburg 194021, Russian Federation
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- Alferov Saint Petersburg National Research Academic University, Khlopin Street 8/3A, St. Petersburg 194021, Russian Federation
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- ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Prof. Popov Str. 15/17, St. Petersburg 197376, Russian Federation
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- ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- ITMO University, Lomonosova 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
- Perm State University, Bukireva 15, Perm, 614990, Russian Federation
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- Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Polytechnicheskaya 29, St. Petersburg 195251, Russian Federation.
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Lee Y, Shin S, Kim MJ. Production of CaCO 3-single-coated probiotics and evaluation of their spectroscopic properties, morphological characteristics, viability, and intestinal delivery efficiency. Food Chem 2024; 457:140076. [PMID: 38879960 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140076] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The intake of probiotics offers various health benefits; however, their efficacy depends on the maintenance of viability during industrial processing and digestion. Probiotic viability can be compromised during encapsulation, freeze-drying, storage, and digestion, necessitating multiple coatings. This complicates production and raises costs. In this study, CaCO3-single-coated probiotics (CSCPs) were prepared, an approach rarely reported before. Through instrumental analyses, the encapsulation of probiotics within CaCO3 was confirmed, ensuring their high viability. This proposed technology effectively preserves the viability of probiotics during the encapsulation and freeze-drying processes, resulting in minimal cell loss. Moreover, CSCPs demonstrated exceptional viability performance under simulated gastric and intestinal conditions. Notably, 100% of these microorganisms reached the intestines, delivering over 10 billion CFUs of probiotics in a viable state. This study highlights the potential of CSCPs as a feasible solution for overcoming probiotic encapsulation challenges and optimizing therapeutic benefits.
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- Youjeong Lee
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Major of Ocean Renewable Energy Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Major of Ocean Renewable Energy Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Major of Ocean Renewable Energy Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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Reznik I, Kolesova E, Pestereva A, Baranov K, Osin Y, Bogdanov K, Swart J, Moshkalev S, Orlova A. Synthesis of Submicron CaCO 3 Particles in 3D-Printed Microfluidic Chips Supporting Advection and Diffusion Mixing. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:652. [PMID: 38793225 PMCID: PMC11123073 DOI: 10.3390/mi15050652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Microfluidic technology provides a solution to the challenge of continuous CaCO3 particle synthesis. In this study, we utilized a 3D-printed microfluidic chip to synthesize CaCO3 micro- and nanoparticles in vaterite form. Our primary focus was on investigating a continuous one-phase synthesis method tailored for the crystallization of these particles. By employing a combination of confocal and scanning electron microscopy, along with Raman spectroscopy, we were able to thoroughly evaluate the synthesis efficiency. This evaluation included aspects such as particle size distribution, morphology, and polymorph composition. The results unveiled the existence of two distinct synthesis regimes within the 3D-printed microfluidic chips, which featured a channel cross-section of 2 mm2. In the first regime, which was characterized by chaotic advection, particles with an average diameter of around 2 μm were produced, thereby displaying a broad size distribution. Conversely, the second regime, marked by diffusion mixing, led to the synthesis of submicron particles (approximately 800-900 nm in diameter) and even nanosized particles (70-80 nm). This research significantly contributes valuable insights to both the understanding and optimization of microfluidic synthesis processes, particularly in achieving the controlled production of submicron and nanoscale particles.
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- Ivan Reznik
- International Research and Education Center for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russia; (E.K.); (K.B.)
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil;
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- International Research and Education Center for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russia; (E.K.); (K.B.)
- Research Center for Translation Medicine, Sirius University, Sochi 354349, Russia
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- International Laboratory Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 199034, Russia; (A.P.); (K.B.); (A.O.)
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- International Laboratory Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 199034, Russia; (A.P.); (K.B.); (A.O.)
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- Laboratory for Scientific Restoration of Precious Metals, The State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg 191186, Russia;
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- International Research and Education Center for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russia; (E.K.); (K.B.)
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil;
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- Center for Semiconductor Components and Nanotechnology, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-870, Brazil;
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- International Laboratory Hybrid Nanostructures for Biomedicine, ITMO University, Saint Petersburg 199034, Russia; (A.P.); (K.B.); (A.O.)
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Cao L, Verduijn J, Van der Meeren L, Huang Y, Vallejos LC, Skirtach AG, Parakhonskiy BV. Alginate-CaCO 3 hybrid colloidal hydrogel with tunable physicochemical properties for cell growth. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129069. [PMID: 38161005 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129069] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Biomaterials composed of food polysaccharides are of great interest for future biomedical applications due to their great biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, and complex architectural designs that play a crucial role in the modulation of cell adhesion and proliferation. In this work, a facile approach was designed to obtain novel 3D alginate-CaCO3 hybrid hydrogel particles in situ. Controlling the gel concentration from 3 to 20 mg·mL-1 allows us to control the alginate-CaCO3 hydrogel particles' size and density (size variation from 1.86 to 2.34 mm and density from 1.22 to 1.29 mg/mm3). This variable also has a considerable influence on the mineralization process resulting in CaCO3 particles with varied sizes and amounts within the hydrogel beads. The measurements of Young's modulus showed that the inclusion of CaCO3 particles into the alginate hydrogel improved its mechanical properties, and Young's modulus of these hybrid hydrogel particles had a linear relationship with alginate content and hydrogel particle size. Cell experiments indicated that alginate-CaCO3 hybrid hydrogel particles can support osteoblastic cell proliferation and growth. In particular, the amount of hydroxyapatite deposition on the cell membrane significantly increased after the treatment of cells with hybrid hydrogel particles, up to 20-fold. This work offers a strategy for constructing inorganic particle-doped polysaccharide hybrid hydrogel scaffolds that provide the potential to support cell growth.
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- Lin Cao
- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Nano-Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Ermakov AV, Chapek SV, Lengert EV, Konarev PV, Volkov VV, Artemov VV, Soldatov MA, Trushina DB. Microfluidically Assisted Synthesis of Calcium Carbonate Submicron Particles with Improved Loading Properties. MICROMACHINES 2023; 15:16. [PMID: 38276844 PMCID: PMC10818696 DOI: 10.3390/mi15010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The development of advanced methods for the synthesis of nano- and microparticles in the field of biomedicine is of high interest due to a range of reasons. The current synthesis methods may have limitations in terms of efficiency, scalability, and uniformity of the particles. Here, we investigate the synthesis of submicron calcium carbonate using a microfluidic chip with a T-shaped oil supply for droplet-based synthesis to facilitate control over the formation of submicron calcium carbonate particles. The design of the chip allowed for the precise manipulation of reaction parameters, resulting in improved porosity while maintaining an efficient synthesis rate. The pore size distribution within calcium carbonate particles was estimated via small-angle X-ray scattering. This study showed that the high porosity and reduced size of the particles facilitated the higher loading of a model peptide: 16 vs. 9 mass.% for the particles synthesized in a microfluidic device and in bulk, correspondingly. The biosafety of the developed particles in the concentration range of 0.08-0.8 mg per plate was established by the results of the cytotoxicity study using mouse fibroblasts. This innovative approach of microfluidically assisted synthesis provides a promising avenue for future research in the field of particle synthesis and drug delivery systems.
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- Alexey V. Ermakov
- Institute of Molecular Theranostics, First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (E.V.L.); (D.B.T.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, Sladkova 178/24, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (S.V.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- Institute of Molecular Theranostics, First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (E.V.L.); (D.B.T.)
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- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (P.V.K.); (V.V.V.); (V.V.A.)
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- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (P.V.K.); (V.V.V.); (V.V.A.)
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- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (P.V.K.); (V.V.V.); (V.V.A.)
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- The Smart Materials Research Institute, Southern Federal University, Sladkova 178/24, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (S.V.C.); (M.A.S.)
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- Institute of Molecular Theranostics, First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (E.V.L.); (D.B.T.)
- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (P.V.K.); (V.V.V.); (V.V.A.)
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Sheng X, Chen S, Zhao Z, Li L, Zou Y, Shi H, Shao P, Yang L, Wu J, Tan Y, Lai X, Luo X, Cui F. Rationally designed calcium carbonate multifunctional trap for contaminants adsorption. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166142. [PMID: 37574061 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Adsorption technology has been widely developed to control environmental pollution, which plays an important role in the sustainable development of modern society. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is characterized by its flexible pore design and functional group modification, which meet the high capacity and targeting requirements of adsorption. Therefore, its charm of "small materials for great use" makes it a suitable candidate for adsorption. Firstly, we comprehensively review the research progress of controlled synthesis and surface modification of CaCO3, and its application for adsorbing contaminants from water and air. Then, we systematically examine the structure-effect relationship between CaCO3 adsorbents and contaminants, while also intrinsic mechanism of remarkable capacity and targeted adsorption. Finally, from the perspective of material design and engineering application, we offer insightful discussion on the prospects and challenges of calcium carbonate adsorbents, providing a valuable reference for the further research in this field.
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- Xin Sheng
- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- School of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Chongqing University, 400044, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China; School of Life Science, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, PR China
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Sun T, Wang M, Liang W, Gao P, Liu Q, Yan X. Revealing mechanism of Methazolamide for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis based on network pharmacology and GSEA. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15370. [PMID: 37717047 PMCID: PMC10505193 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42721-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitor with satisfactory safety. Our previous studies have demonstrated the elevation of CA1 expression and the therapeutic effect of Methazolamide in Ankylosing spondylitis (AS). In this study, we explored the pathogenic role of CA1 and the pharmacological mechanism of Methazolamide in AS through Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) and network pharmacology. Seven out of twelve CA1 related gene sets were enriched in AS group. CA1 was core enriched in above seven gene sets involving zinc ion binding, arylesterase activity and one carbon metabolic process. Functional analysis of the candidate target genes obtained from the intersection of AS associated genes and Methazolamide target genes indicated that Methazolamide exerts therapeutic effects on AS mainly through inflammatory pathways which regulate the production of tumor necrosis factor, IL-6 and nitric oxide. PTGS2, ESR1, GSK3β, JAK2, NOS2 and CA1 were selected as therapeutic targets of Methazolamide in AS. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed successfully. In addition, we innovatively obtained the intersection of Gene Ontology (GO)/Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses and GSEA results, and found that 18 GO terms and 5 KEGG terms were indicated in the pharmacological mechanism of Methazolamide in AS, involving bone mineralization, angiogenesis, inflammation, and chemokine signaling pathways. Nevertheless, validation for these mechanisms is needed in vivo/vitro experiments.
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- Tao Sun
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, No. 16766, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China.
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Existing and Novel Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010529. [PMID: 36613972 PMCID: PMC9820083 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The treatment of bone defects remains one of the major challenges in modern clinical practice. Nowadays, with the increased incidence of bone disease in an aging population, the demand for materials to repair bone defects continues to grow. Recent advances in the development of biomaterials offer new possibilities for exploring modern bone tissue engineering strategies. Both natural and synthetic biomaterials have been used for tissue repair. A variety of porous structures that promote cell adhesion, differentiation, and proliferation enable better implant integration with increasingly better physical properties. The selection of a suitable biomaterial on which the patient's new tissue will grow is one of the key issues when designing a modern tissue scaffold and planning the entire treatment process. The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive literature review of existing and novel biomaterials used in the surgical treatment of bone tissue defects. The materials described are divided into three groups-organic, inorganic, and synthetic polymers-taking into account current trends. This review highlights different types of existing and novel natural and synthetic materials used in bone tissue engineering and their advantages and disadvantages for bone defects regeneration.
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Niu YQ, Liu JH, Aymonier C, Fermani S, Kralj D, Falini G, Zhou CH. Calcium carbonate: controlled synthesis, surface functionalization, and nanostructured materials. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:7883-7943. [PMID: 35993776 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00519g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is an important inorganic mineral in biological and geological systems. Traditionally, it is widely used in plastics, papermaking, ink, building materials, textiles, cosmetics, and food. Over the last decade, there has been rapid development in the controlled synthesis and surface modification of CaCO3, the stabilization of amorphous CaCO3 (ACC), and CaCO3-based nanostructured materials. In this review, the controlled synthesis of CaCO3 is first examined, including Ca2+-CO32- systems, solid-liquid-gas carbonation, water-in-oil reverse emulsions, and biomineralization. Advancing insights into the nucleation and crystallization of CaCO3 have led to the development of efficient routes towards the controlled synthesis of CaCO3 with specific sizes, morphologies, and polymorphs. Recently-developed surface modification methods of CaCO3 include organic and inorganic modifications, as well as intensified surface reactions. The resultant CaCO3 can then be further engineered via template-induced biomineralization and layer-by-layer assembly into porous, hollow, or core-shell organic-inorganic nanocomposites. The introduction of CaCO3 into nanostructured materials has led to a significant improvement in the mechanical, optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties of such materials, with the resultant CaCO3-based nanostructured materials showing great potential for use in biomaterials and biomedicine, environmental remediation, and energy production and storage. The influences that the preparation conditions and additives have on ACC preparation and stabilization are also discussed. Studies indicate that ACC can be used to construct environmentally-friendly hybrid films, supramolecular hydrogels, and drug vehicles. Finally, the existing challenges and future directions of the controlled synthesis and functionalization of CaCO3 and its expanding applications are highlighted.
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- Yu-Qin Niu
- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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- Univ Bordeaux, ICMCB, Bordeaux INP, UMR 5026, CNRS, F-33600 Pessac, France
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy. .,Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research Health Sciences & Technologies, University of Bologna, 40064 Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory for Precipitation Processes, Ruđer Bošković Institute, P. O. Box 1016, HR-10001 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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Hard, Soft, and Hard-and-Soft Drug Delivery Carriers Based on CaCO3 and Alginate Biomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, Pharmaceutical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14050909. [PMID: 35631494 PMCID: PMC9146629 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Because free therapeutic drug molecules often have adverse effects on normal tissues, deliver scanty drug concentrations and exhibit a potentially low efficacy at pathological sites, various drug carriers have been developed for preclinical and clinical trials. Their physicochemical and toxicological properties are the subject of extensive research. Inorganic calcium carbonate particles are promising candidates as drug delivery carriers owning to their hardness, porous internal structure, high surface area, distinctive pH-sensitivity, low degradability, etc, while soft organic alginate hydrogels are also widely used because of their special advantages such as a high hydration, bio-adhesiveness, and non-antigenicity. Here, we review these two distinct substances as well as hybrid structures encompassing both types of carriers. Methods of their synthesis, fundamental properties and mechanisms of formation, and their respective applications are described. Furthermore, we summarize and compare similarities versus differences taking into account unique advantages and disadvantages of these drug delivery carriers. Moreover, rational combination of both carrier types due to their performance complementarity (yin-&yang properties: in general, yin is referred to for definiteness as hard, and yang is broadly taken as soft) is proposed to be used in the so-called hybrid carriers endowing them with even more advanced properties envisioned to be attractive for designing new drug delivery systems.
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Yuan X, Chen X, Gao S, Wang Y, Yang L, Zhang Q, Chen Y, Wang B, Yang B. Preparation of calcium carbonate microrods from the gypsum scale layer of evaporation equipment. RSC Adv 2022; 12:10584-10591. [PMID: 35425000 PMCID: PMC8985688 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00372d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The difficult-to-remove CaSO4 scale layer attached to an evaporator wall is a major problem in related industries. How to efficiently remove the CaSO4 scale layer and convert it into fine chemicals with high added value, so as to turn waste into treasure, is a current research hotspot. In this study, a CaSO4 scale layer was removed by 15 min rotary washing via a phase transfer route. Further, using the eluted calcium gluconate solution as a raw material and polyethylene glycol as the crystal control agent, CaCO3 was prepared by a CO2 carbonization method. The preparation conditions of CaCO3 were optimized by single factor experiments, and the phase and morphology of the prepared samples were characterized by XRD and FESEM. The results show that the optimized conditions are as follows: reaction temperature 80 °C, reaction time 1 h, polyethylene glycol addition 3%, and a stirring rate of 400 rpm. The samples prepared under these conditions are pure-phase calcite-type CaCO3 microrods with lengths of 1–2 μm and diameters of 300–500 nm. The difficult-to-remove CaSO4 scale layer attached to an evaporator wall is a major problem in related industries.![]()
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- Xinsong Yuan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University Hefei 230601 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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Abalymov A, Lengert E, Van der Meeren L, Saveleva M, Ivanova A, Douglas TEL, Skirtach AG, Volodkin D, Parakhonskiy B. The influence of Ca/Mg ratio on autogelation of hydrogel biomaterials with bioceramic compounds. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2022; 133:112632. [PMID: 35034815 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hydrogels, which are versatile three-dimensional structures containing polymers and water, are very attractive for use in biomedical fields, but they suffer from rather weak mechanical properties. In this regard, biocompatible particles can be used to enhance their mechanical properties. The possibility of loading such particles with drugs (e.g. enzymes) makes them a particularly useful component in hydrogels. In this study, micro/nanoparticles containing various ratios of Ca2+/Mg2+ with sizes ranging from 1 to 8 μm were prepared and mixed with gellan gum (GG) solution to study the in-situ formation of hydrogel-particle composites. The particles provide multiple functionalities: 1) they efficiently crosslink GG to induce hydrogel formation through the release of the divalent cations (Ca2+/Mg2+) known to bind to GG polymer chains; 2) they enhance mechanical properties of the hydrogel from 2 up to 100 kPa; 3) the samples most efficiently promoting cell growth were found to contain two types of minerals: vaterite and hydroxymagnesite, which enhanced cells proliferation and hydroxyapatite formation. The results demonstrate that such composite materials are attractive candidates for applications in bone regeneration.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119992, Russia; Central Research Laboratory, Saratov State Medical University of V. I. Razumovsky, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Saratov State University, 410012 Saratov, Russia
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- FSRC "Crystallography and Photonics", Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, RAS, Moscow, Russia
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- Engineering Department, Lancaster University, Gillow Avenue, Lancaster LA1 4YX, United Kingdom; Materials Science Institute (MSI), Lancaster University, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Nottingham Trent University, NG11 8NS, Clifton Lane, United Kingdom
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