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Razavi MS, Ebrahimnejad P, Javar HA, Weppelmann TA, Akbari J, Amoli FA, Atyabi F, Dinarvand R. Development of dual-functional core-shell electrospun mats with controlled release of anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agents for the treatment of corneal alkali burn injuries. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213648. [PMID: 37812983 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213648] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a novel dual-drug carrier for the co-administration of an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic agent consisting of core-shell nanofibers for the treatment of cornea alkali burns was designed. The core-shell nanofibers were prepared via coaxial electrospinning of curcumin-loaded silk fibroin as the core and vancomycin-loaded chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the shell. Electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) images confirmed the preparation of smooth, bead-free, and continuous fibers that formed clear core-shell structures. For further studies, nanofiber mats were cross-linked by heat treatment to avoid rapid disintegration in water and improve both mechanical properties and drug release. The release profile of curcumin and vancomycin indicated an initial burst release, continued by the extended release of both drugs within 72 hours. Rabbit corneal cells demonstrated high rates of proliferation when evaluated using a cell metabolism assay. Finally, the therapeutic efficiency of core/shell nanofibers in healing cornea alkali burn was studied by microscopic and macroscopic observation, fluorescence staining, and hematoxylin-eosin assay on rabbit eyes. The anti-inflammatory activity of fabricated fibers was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Immunofluorescence analysis. In conclusion, using a robust array of in vitro and in vivo experiments this study demonstrated the ability of the dual-drug carriers to promote corneal re-epithelialization, minimize inflammation, and inhibit corneal neovascularization. Since these parameters are critical to the healing of corneal wounds from alkali burns, we suggest that this discovery represents a promising future therapeutic agent that warrants further study in humans.
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- Malihe Sadat Razavi
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran; Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Hemoglobinopathy Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Pathology Department, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Leicester School of Pharmacy, Leicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
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Najafinezhad A, Bakhsheshi Rad HR, Saberi A, Nourbakhsh AA, Daroonparvar M, Ismail AF, Sharif S, Dai Y, Ramakrishna S, Berto F. Graphene oxide encapsulated forsterite scaffolds to improve mechanical properties and antibacterial behavior. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35358956 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac62e8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
It is very desirable to have good antibacterial properties and mechanical properties at the same time for bone scaffolds. Graphene oxide (GO) can increase the mechanical properties and antibacterial performance, while forsterite (Mg2SiO4) as the matrix can increase forsterite/GO scaffolds' biological activity for bone tissue engineering. Interconnected porous forsterite scaffolds were developed by space holder processes for bone tissue engineering in this research. The forsterite/GO scaffolds had a porosity of 76-78% with pore size of 300-450 μm. The mechanism of the mechanical strengthening, antibacterial activity, and cellular function of the forsterite/GO scaffold was evaluated. The findings show that the compressive strength of forsterite/1wt.% GO scaffold (2.4±0.1 MPa) was significantly increased, in comparison to forsterite scaffolds without GO (1.4±0.1 MPa). Validation of the samples' bioactivity was attained by forming a hydroxyapatite (HAp) layer on the forsterite/GO surface within in vitro immersion test. The results of cell viability demonstrated that synthesized forsterite scaffolds with low GO did not show cytotoxicity and enhanced cell proliferation. Antibacterial tests showed that the antibacterial influence of forsterite/GO scaffold was strongly correlated with GO concentration from 0.5 to 2 wt.%. The scaffold encapsulated with 2wt.% GO had the great antibacterial performance with bacterial inhibition rate around 90%. As results show, the produced forsterite/1wt.% GO can be an attractive option for bone tissue engineering.
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- A Najafinezhad
- Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran, Najafabad, Isfahan Province, 8514143131, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, 81310, MALAYSIA
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- Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran, Najafabad, Isfahan Province, 8514143131, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Islamic Azad University Sahreza Branch, Department of Materials Engineering, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Iran, Shahreza, 8871653388, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- University of Nevada Reno, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 89501, USA, Reno, Nevada, 89557-0705, UNITED STATES
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- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, 81310, MALAYSIA
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- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, 81310, MALAYSIA
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- Southeast University, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211189, P. R. China, Nanjing, 210096, CHINA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Cresent, Singapore 119260, Singapore, 119260, SINGAPORE
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- Department of Engineering Design and Materials, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491, Trondheim, Norway, Trondheim, 7491, NORWAY
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