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Dehari D, Kumar DN, Chaudhuri A, Kumar A, Kumar R, Kumar D, Singh S, Nath G, Agrawal AK. Bacteriophage entrapped chitosan microgel for the treatment of biofilm-mediated polybacterial infection in burn wounds. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127247. [PMID: 37802451 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127247] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) bacteria are most commonly present in burn wound infections. Multidrug resistance (MDR) and biofilm formation make it difficult to treat these infections. Bacteriophages (BPs) are proven as an effective therapy against MDR as well as biofilm-associated wound infections. In the present work, a naturally inspired bacteriophage cocktail loaded chitosan microparticles-laden topical gel has been developed for the effective treatment of these infections. Bacteriophages against MDR S. aureus (BPSAФ1) and P. aeruginosa (BPPAФ1) were isolated and loaded separately and in combination into the chitosan microparticles (BPSAФ1-CHMPs, BPPAФ1-CHMPs, and MBP-CHMPs), which were later incorporated into the SEPINEO™ P 600 gel (BPSAФ1-CHMPs-gel, BPPAФ1-CHMPs-gel, and MBP-CHMPs-gel). BPs were characterized for their morphology, lytic activity, burst size, and hemocompatibility, and BPs belongs to Caudoviricetes class. Furthermore, BPSAФ1-CHMPs, BPPAФ1-CHMPs, and MBP-CHMPs had an average particle size of 1.19 ± 0.11, 1.42 ± 0.21, and 2.84 ± 0.28 μm, respectively, and expressed promising in vitro antibiofilm eradication potency. The ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging in infected burn wounds demonstrated improved wound healing reduced inflammation and increased oxygen saturation following treatment with BPs formulations. The obtained results suggested that the incorporation of the BPs in the MP-gel protected the BPs, sustained the BPs release, and improved the antibacterial activity.
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- Deepa Dehari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medial Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medial Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, U.P., India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medial Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India.
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Gupta R, Mohanty S, Verma D. Current status of hemostatic agents, their mechanism of action, and future directions. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2023. [DOI: 10.1177/08839115221147935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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The bleeding problem might seem straightforward, but it involves a plethora of complex biochemical pathways and responses. Hemorrhage control remains one of the leading causes of “preventable deaths” worldwide. The past few decades have seen a wide range of biomaterials and their derivatives targeted to serve as hemostatic agents, but none can be deemed as an ideal solution. In this review, we have highlighted the current diversity in hemostatic agents and their modalities. We have enclosed a comprehensive outlook of the proposed solutions and their clinical performance so far. In addition to these, several promising compositions are still in their infancy or developmental phases. The inclusion of novel upcoming nanocomposites has further widened the potencies of existing formulations as well.
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- Ritvesh Gupta
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India
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Gao Y, Sun W, Zhang Y, Liu L, Zhao W, Wang W, Song Y, Sun Y, Ma Q. All-Aqueous Microfluidics Fabrication of Multifunctional Bioactive Microcapsules Promotes Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:48426-48437. [PMID: 36265178 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Wound healing involves multiple stages of body responses, including hemostasis, inflammation, cell proliferation, and tissue remodeling. New material design satisfying all demands throughout different stages of wound healing is cherished but rarely discussed. Here we introduce all-aqueous multiphase microfluidics as a novel strategy to fabricate self-assembled, multifunctional alkylated chitosan/alginate microcapsules (SAAMs) as novel therapeutic materials for rapid blood coagulation and wound healing. SAAMs are structurally distinguished by their ultrathin shells with polycationic surface for rapid activation of clotting cascade and their internal porous dextran-rich cores for fast absorption of blood and exudate. These features endow SAAMs with excellent hemostatic properties for acute hemorrhage. Moreover, the alkylated chitosan within the microcapsules exhibits persistent antimicrobial activities against bactericidal infections due to their amphiphilic and cationic surfaces. Besides, cytokines can be safely loaded into the organic-solvent-free microcapsules and released precisely to promote the proliferation of epidermal cells, supporting the subsequent development of granulation tissue and suppression of inflammation in the last stages of wound healing. With the ability to fabricate size-tailored soft microcapsules and to realize time-sequential functions for tissue repairing, the presented "all-aqueous microfluidics generation of multifunctional bioactive SAAMs" create a versatile and robust paradigm for wound treatment.
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- Yang Gao
- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, P.R. China
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao266113, P.R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong999077, P.R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong518060, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao266071, P.R. China
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Xu F, Wang S, Cao C, Ma W, Zhang X, Du J, Sun W, Ma Q. Microfluidic generation of multifunctional core-shell microfibers promote wound healing. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 219:112842. [PMID: 36137335 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Wound healing is a complex physiological process involving four coordinated stages, including hemostasis, anti-inflammatory, repair, and epithelial formation. Herein, multifunctional core-shell alkylated chitosan/calcium alginate microfibers are fabricated as a novel strategy for promoting wound healing by contributing to each four stages in the entire healing process. Taking advantages of the microfluidic technology, the core-shell microfibers can be generated in a continuous and convenient manner through the interfacial assembly between alkylated chitosan and Na-alginate, as well as the simultaneous crosslink between calcium and the alginate. Generated microfibers possess unique internal structure which can effectively promote the absorption of blood and exudate produced during trauma. Moreover, the dodecyl carbon chain and abundant amino groups of alkylated chitosan provide microfibers with excellent hemostatic and antibacterial properties, which can repair acute hemorrhage and destroy bacteria rapidly. Further, the chronic wound healing process of a skin injury model can be significantly promoted by applying the fabricated microfibers. With these sequential functions to guide the whole-stage wound healing, the presented multifunctional core-shell microfibers create a versatile and robust paradigm for comprehensive wound treatment.
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- Fenglan Xu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China
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- Inner Mongolian Institute for Drug Control, Hohhot 010010, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266113, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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El Halawany M, Latif R, AbouGhaly MHH. Hemostatic Alginate/Nano-Hydroxyapatite Composite Aerogel Loaded with Tranexamic Acid for the Potential Protection against Alveolar Osteitis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102255. [PMID: 36297689 PMCID: PMC9608763 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Wound control in patients on anticoagulants is challenging and often leads to poor hemostasis. They have a higher tendency to develop alveolar osteitis after tooth extraction. The application of a hemostatic dressing that has a high absorbing capacity and is loaded with an antifibrinolytic drug could help in controlling the bleeding. Alginate/nano-hydroxyapatite (SA/Nano-HA) composite aerogels loaded with tranexamic acid (TXA) were prepared. Nano-HA served as a reinforcing material for the alginate matrix and a source of calcium ions that helps in blood clotting. It influenced the porosity and the water uptake capacity. TXA release from SA/Nano-HA aerogels showed a biphasic profile for up to 4 h. Blood coagulation studies were performed on human whole blood. The TXA-loaded aerogel significantly reduced the clotting time by 69% compared to the control (p < 0.0001). Recalcification time was significantly reduced by 80% (p < 0.0001). Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed the porous nature of the aerogels and the ability of the optimum aerogel to activate and adhere platelets to its porous surface. The cell migration assay showed that there was a delay in wound healing caused by the TXA aerogel compared to the control sample after treating human fibroblasts. Results suggest that the developed aerogel is a promising dressing that will help in hemostasis after tooth extraction.
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- Mai El Halawany
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +20-10-0846-3596; Fax: +20-22-362-8246
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Newgiza University, Km. 22 Cairo-Alex Road, Giza P.O. Box 12577, Egypt
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Mardani M, Eftekharian HR, Naseri M, Hosseini SMH, Mohammadi H, Danesteh H, Ghadimi N, Fazel S. Hemostatic efficacy of composite polysaccharide powder (starch-chitosan) for emergency bleeding control: An animal model study. Surgery 2022; 172:1007-1014. [PMID: 35778274 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.04.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood clot formation or hemostasis is vital to minimize blood loss and mitigate the risk of death from severe bleeding. This study investigates the characteristics of a novel hemostatic composite containing chemically modified chitosan and starch for emergency bleeding control. The performance of this novel hemostatic powder was compared with commercially available starch-based (Arista AH) and chitosan-based (Celox) hemostats. METHODS Hemostatic composite was prepared according to the patent registered by the authors (Patent No. 100865, Iranian Intellectual Property Organization) in Bani Zist Baspar Healda, Inc. (Shiraz, Iran). The properties of the product were surveyed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and compared with Arista-AH and Celox as commercial counterparts. The cytocompatibility, hemolysis, platelet and red blood cells (RBCs) adhesion, biocompatibility, and biodegradability attributes were evaluated in in vivo and in vitro studies. Hemostatic efficacy was evaluated in 24 healthy 6-month-old male New Zealand white rabbits in lethal and sublethal injuries of femoral artery and veins, respectively. RESULTS Modification and composition led to a fundamental development in physicochemical characteristics including swelling properties, water absorption, and platelet and RBC adhesion due to improved electrostatic and hydrophilic attributes. The significant superiority in clotting efficiency was confirmed after the application of the composite in 2 models of venous and arterial injury in comparison with common commercial hemostats. CONCLUSION Simultaneous use of water-absorbing compounds and introducing positively charged functional groups to hemostatic material led to a considerable control of femoral bleeding in emergency conditions. The introduced composite was biodegradable and biocompatible and prompts RBC aggregation and platelet adhesion.
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- Mohsen Mardani
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Group of Fisheries), School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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de Moraes FM, Philippi JV, Belle F, da Silva FS, Morisso FDP, Volz DR, Ziulkoski AL, Bobinski F, Zepon ΚM. Iota-carrageenan/xyloglucan/serine powders loaded with tranexamic acid for simultaneously hemostatic, antibacterial, and antioxidant performance. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 137:212805. [PMID: 35929232 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212805] [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: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study sought to prepare powder hemostats based on iota-carrageenan (ιC), xyloglucan (XYL), l-serine (SER), and tranexamic acid (TA). The powder form was chosen because it enables the hemostat to be used in wounds of any shape and depth. The powder hemostats showed irregular shapes and specific surface areas ranging from 34 to 46 m2/g. Increasing TA amount decreases the specific surface area, bulk density, water and blood absorption, and the antibacterial activities of the powder hemostats, but not the water retention ability. Conversely, in vitro biodegradation was positively impacted by increasing the TA content in the powder hemostats. In both the in vitro and in vivo tests, powder hemostats showed reduced bleeding time, significant adhesion of red blood cells, great hemocompatibility, moderate antioxidant activity, and high biocompatibility. These findings shed new light on designing powder hemostats with intrinsic antibacterial and antioxidant activity and excellent hemostatic performance.
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- Fernanda Mendes de Moraes
- Laboratório de Biomateriais e Biomiméticos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biomateriais e Biomiméticos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurociência Experimental, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurociência Experimental, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Citotoxicidade, Universidade Feevale, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurociência Experimental, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biomateriais e Biomiméticos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Brazil.
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de la Harpe KM, Marimuthu T, Kondiah PPD, Kumar P, Ubanako P, Choonara YE. Synthesis of a novel monofilament bioabsorbable suture for biomedical applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:2189-2210. [PMID: 35373911 PMCID: PMC9546231 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this research, a novel bioabsorbable suture that is, monofilament and capable of localized drug delivery, was developed from a combination of natural biopolymers that where not previously applied for this purpose. The optimized suture formulation comprised of sodium alginate (6% wt/vol), pectin (0.1% wt/vol), and gelatin (3% wt/vol), in the presence of glycerol (4% vol/vol) which served as a plasticizer. The monofilament bioabsorbable sutures where synthesized via in situ ionic crosslinking in a barium chloride solution (2% wt/vol). The resulting suture was characterized in terms of mechanical properties, morphology, swelling, degradation, drug release, and biocompatibility, in addition to Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis. The drug loaded and non-drug loaded sutures had a maximum breaking strength of 4.18 and 4.08 N, in the straight configuration and 2.44 N and 2.59 N in the knot configuration, respectively. FTIR spectrum of crosslinked sutures depicted Δ9 cm-1 downward shift for the carboxyl stretching band which was indicative of ionic interactions between barium ions and sodium alginate. In vitro analysis revealed continued drug release for 7 days and gradual degradation by means of surface erosion, which was completed by day 28. Biocompatibility studies revealed excellent hemocompatibility and no cytotoxicity. These results suggest that the newly developed bioabsorbable suture meets the basic requirements of a suture material and provides a viable alternative to the synthetic polymer sutures that are currently on the market.
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- Kara M de la Harpe
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Fatima MT, Islam Z, Ahmad E, Hoque M, Yamin M. Plasma Bead Entrapped Liposomes as a Potential Drug Delivery System to Combat Fungal Infections. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27031105. [PMID: 35164370 PMCID: PMC8840493 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27031105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fibrin-based systems offer promises in drug and gene delivery as well as tissue engineering. We established earlier a fibrin-based plasma beads (PB) system as an efficient carrier of drugs and antigens. In the present work, attempts were made to further improve its therapeutic efficacy exploiting innovative ideas, including the use of plasma alginate composite matrices, proteolytic inhibitors, cross linkers, and dual entrapment in various liposomal formulations. In vitro efficacy of the different formulations was examined. Pharmacokinetics of the formulations encapsulating Amphotericin B (AmpB), an antifungal compound, were investigated in Swiss albino mice. While administration of the free AmpB led to its rapid elimination (<72 h), PB/liposome-PB systems were significantly effective in sustaining AmpB release in the circulation (>144 h) and its gradual accumulation in the vital organs, also compared to the liposomal formulations alone. Interestingly, the slow release of AmpB from PB was unusual compared to other small molecules in our earlier findings, suggesting strong interaction with plasma proteins. Molecular interaction studies of bovine serum albumin constituting approximately 60% of plasma with AmpB using isothermal titration calorimetry and in silico docking verify these interactions, explaining the slow release of AmpB entrapped in PB alone. The above findings suggest that PB/liposome-PB could be used as safe and effective delivery systems to combat fungal infections in humans.
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- Munazza Tamkeen Fatima
- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit (IBU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh 202002, India; (E.A.); (M.H.)
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratório Nacional de Biociências (LNBio), Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Campinas, Sao Paulo 13083-970, Brazil;
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit (IBU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh 202002, India; (E.A.); (M.H.)
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit (IBU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh 202002, India; (E.A.); (M.H.)
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- Functional and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, UNICAMP, Campinas, Sao Paulo 13083-970, Brazil;
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Ossama M, Lamie C, Tarek M, Wagdy HA, Attia DA, Elmazar MM. Management of recurrent aphthous ulcers exploiting polymer-based Muco-adhesive sponges : in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:87-99. [PMID: 33342321 PMCID: PMC7758044 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1858999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a well-known painful, inflammatory disease with uncertain etiology for which local symptomatic therapy is only available. The aim of this study was to formulate and characterize muco-adhesive sponges containing a mixture of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate to manage pain, inflammation and avoid candida infection that may accompany RAU due to poor oral hygiene. Two polymers at different concentrations were used to prepare sponges applying simple freeze-drying. Medicated chitosan (2%) sponges (mC2) showed acceptable physical appearance, surface pH (6.3 ± 0.042), porosity (25.7% ± 1.8), swelling index (5.7 ± 0.11), in-vivo and ex-vivo muco-adhesion time (115 min.±0.813 and 155 min.±1.537, respectively), ex-vivo muco-adhesion force (0.09 N ± 0.002) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. For concurrent clear-cut determination of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate from mC2, a new UPLC method was developed and validated. mC2 sponges exhibited superior in-vitro drug release profiles where ∼100% of tenoxicam released within 5 min for fast pain relief with a more prolonged miconazole nitrate release. Furthermore, in-vivo animal study revealed that mC2 caused a significant decrease in the acetic acid-induced ulcer size in rats after 6 days of treatment (p < .0001) compared to negative and positive controls. Additionally, histopathological examination showed faster healing with complete restoration of the normal oral histology in rats. The present study concludes that chitosan sponge loaded with a combination of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate could improve healing of RAU cases.
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- Muhammed Ossama
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biochemistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
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Wang Y, Wang P, Ji H, Ji G, Wang M, Wang X. Analysis of Safety and Effectiveness of Sodium Alginate/Poly(γ-glutamic acid) Microspheres for Rapid Hemostasis. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:6539-6548. [PMID: 35006904 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Most preventable deaths after trauma are related to hemorrhage and occur early after injury. Timely hemostatic treatment is essential to minimize blood loss and improve survival. Among the various treatment methods, the most economical and effective is to use a hemostatic agent. A powdered hemostatic agent can be used for wounds of any shape or depth with high compactness and excellent accumulation effect. Herein, we chose the natural, hydrophilic polymer poly(γ-glutamic acid) (γ-PGA) to form composite hemostatic microspheres with sodium alginate (SA), which show good biocompatibility, water absorptivity, and viscosity. The morphology and structure of the hemostatic microspheres were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The overall safety, hemolysis, pyrogenic, and intradermal irritation tests were examined. The relationship between hemostatic pressure and hemostatic time during microsphere use was also measured. The hemostatic effect was analyzed with a liver, spleen, and femoral artery bleeding model. The composite microspheres were well tolerated in vivo and exhibited better hemostatic effects in animal experiments than a microporous polysaccharide powder compound. Research results showed that SA/γ-PGA microspheres are materials with good hemostatic effect, high safety, and great potential in clinical applications.
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- Yun Wang
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
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Molapour Rashedi S, Khajavi R, Rashidi A, Rahimi MK, Bahador A. Novel PLA/ZnO Nanofibrous Nanocomposite Loaded with Tranexamic Acid as an Effective Wound Dressing: In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 19:e2737. [PMID: 34825013 PMCID: PMC8590716 DOI: 10.30498/ijb.2021.220458.2737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background: Chronic wounds contribute to the majority of clinical cases, associated with significant morbidity, and place a massive financial burden on healthcare systems.
Thus, various bandage mats have been designed to facilitate wound healing in clinical applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers, as suitable drug carriers,
are highly desirable to prepare a controlled environment for wound healing in dressing tissue. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles as an effective antibacterial agent
for wound treatment prevent bacterial invasion and wound infection. Objectives: In this project, for the first time, a new (PLA)/(ZnO) nanofibrous nanocomposite loaded with tranexamic acid (TXA) has been introduced as a useable dressing in wound healing.
Furthermore, the antibacterial properties, coagulant assay, and wound healing assays of nanocomposite are evaluated. Material and Methods: PLA/ZnO nanofibrous nanocomposites were loaded with tranexamic acid fabricated by electrospinning method at distinct concentrations. The prepared structure
was characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
Further, antimicrobial properties of tissue were investigated against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Also, the coagulation assays, in vitro cytotoxicity, and in vivo skin wound healing model in mice were evaluated. Results: Morphological analysis of the prepared nanofibrous nanocomposites showed uniform bead-free nanofibers with an average size of 90 nm diameter.
The structure exhibited proper antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and a good blood clotting effect.
In vitro cytotoxicity assay of the structure approved that this mat has no cytotoxic effect on human dermal fibroblast cells.
In vivo wound healing examination in mice observed over 7 and 14 days showed a faster rate of wound healing over the control. Conclusions: Novel electrospun PLA/ZnO nanocomposites loaded with tranexamic acid can be prepared by the electrospinning method and used for wound treatment.
This structure displayed the effect of two agents in wound healing, including antibacterial nanoparticles and antifibrinolytic drugs to accelerate wound closure.
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- Samira Molapour Rashedi
- Department of Textile Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Tehran Medical Science Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Deineka V, Sulaieva O, Pernakov M, Korniienko V, Husak Y, Yanovska A, Yusupova A, Tkachenko Y, Kalinkevich O, Zlatska A, Pogorielov M. Hemostatic and Tissue Regeneration Performance of Novel Electrospun Chitosan-Based Materials. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9060588. [PMID: 34064090 PMCID: PMC8224387 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9060588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The application of chitosan (Ch) as a promising biopolymer with hemostatic properties and high biocompatibility is limited due to its prolonged degradation time, which, in turn, slows the repair process. In the present research, we aimed to develop new technologies to reduce the biodegradation time of Ch-based materials for hemostatic application. This study was undertaken to assess the biocompatibility and hemostatic and tissue-regeneration performance of Ch-PEO-copolymer prepared by electrospinning technique. Chitosan electrospinning membranes (ChEsM) were made from Ch and polyethylene oxide (PEO) powders for rich high-porous material with sufficient hemostatic parameters. The structure, porosity, density, antibacterial properties, in vitro degradation and biocompatibility of ChEsM were evaluated and compared to the conventional Ch sponge (ChSp). In addition, the hemostatic and bioactive performance of both materials were examined in vivo, using the liver-bleeding model in rats. A penetrating punch biopsy of the left liver lobe was performed to simulate bleeding from a non-compressible irregular wound. Appropriately shaped ChSp or ChEsM were applied to tissue lesions. Electrospinning allows us to produce high-porous membranes with relevant ChSp degradation and swelling properties. Both materials demonstrated high biocompatibility and hemostatic effectiveness in vitro. However, the antibacterial properties of ChEsM were not as good when compared to the ChSp. In vivo studies confirmed superior ChEsM biocompatibility and sufficient hemostatic performance, with tight interplay with host cells and tissues. The in vivo model showed a higher biodegradation rate of ChEsM and advanced liver repair.
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- Volodymyr Deineka
- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
- Correspondence: (V.D.); (M.P.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
- Medical Laboratory CSD, 03148 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
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- Biotechnology Laboratory Ilaya Regeneration, Medical Company Ilaya, 03115 Kyiv, Ukraine;
- State Institute of Genetic and Regenerative Medicine of NAMS of Ukraine, 04114 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Medical Institute, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine; (O.S.); (M.P.); (V.K.); (Y.H.); (A.Y.); (A.Y.); (Y.T.)
- NanoPrime, 39-200 Dębica, Poland
- Correspondence: (V.D.); (M.P.)
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He Y, Zhao W, Dong Z, Ji Y, Li M, Hao Y, Zhang D, Yuan C, Deng J, Zhao P, Zhou Q. A biodegradable antibacterial alginate/carboxymethyl chitosan/Kangfuxin sponges for promoting blood coagulation and full-thickness wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:182-192. [PMID: 33259842 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Conventional wound-dressing materials with structural and functional deficiencies are not effective in promoting wound healing. The development of multifunctional wound dressings is emerging as a promising strategy to accelerate blood coagulation, inhibit bacterial infection, and trigger full-thickness wound into a regenerative process. Herein, multifunctional composite sponges were developed by incorporation of traditional Chinese medicine Kangfuxin (KFX) into alginate (AG)/carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) via green crosslinking, electrostatic interaction, and freeze-drying methods. It is demonstrated that the AG/CMC/KFX (ACK) sponges exhibit a highly interconnected and porous structure, suitable water vapor transmittance, excellent elastic properties, antibacterial behavior, cytocompatibility, and rapid hemostasis. Further, in a rat full-thickness wounds model, the ACK sponge containing 10% KFX (ACK-10) significantly facilitates wound closure compared to the AC group and ACK sponge containing 5% and 15% KFX. Thus, the multifunctional ACK-10 composite sponge has great promise for the application of full-thickness wound healing.
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- Yun He
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Seaweed Substances, Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co. Ltd., Qingdao 266400, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China; School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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Preparation of Hybrid Alginate-Chitosan Aerogel as Potential Carriers for Pulmonary Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12102223. [PMID: 32992662 PMCID: PMC7601040 DOI: 10.3390/polym12102223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This study aims to prepare hybrid chitosan-alginate aerogel microparticles without using additional ionic crosslinker as a possible pulmonary drug delivery system. The microparticles were prepared using the emulsion gelation method. The effect of the mixing order of the biopolymer within the emulsion and the surfactant used on final particle properties were investigated. Physicochemical characterizations were performed to evaluate particle size, density, morphology, surface area, surface charge, and the crystallinity of the preparation. The developed preparation was evaluated for its acute toxicity in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. Measurements of zeta potential suggest that the surface charge depends mainly on the surfactant type while the order of biopolymer mixing has less impact on the surface charge. Chitosan amphiphilic properties changed the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of the emulsifying agents. The specific surface area of the prepared microparticles was in the range of (29.36-86.20) m2/g with a mesoporous pore size of (12.48-13.38) nm and pore volume of (0.09-0.29) cm3/g. The calculated aerodynamic diameter of the prepared particles was in the range of (0.17-2.29 µm). Toxicity studies showed that alginate-chitosan carrier developed herein caused mild lung inflammation with some renal and hepatic toxicities.
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Zhang S, Li J, Li J, Du N, Li D, Li F, Man J. Application status and technical analysis of chitosan-based medical dressings: a review. RSC Adv 2020; 10:34308-34322. [PMID: 35519038 PMCID: PMC9056765 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05692h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Chitosan has wide applications in the field of medical dressings due to its good biomedical properties. This review provides the application status and technical analysis of chitosan medical dressings. First, we introduce the source and chemical structure of chitosan. Then, we investigate the mechanism of chitosan showing different medical properties. We also show the application of supramolecular chitosan-based hydrogels in the dressing field and the formulation optimization and the preparation technology of chitosan dressings for fabricating chitosan-based dressings with various morphologies and medical functions. After that, we introduce the research process of the modification method of chitosan dressings including single modification, blending modification, crosslinking modification, etc. Finally, based on the study of the medical effects of chitosan dressings, we analyze the existing problems in the preparation process and propose corresponding solutions from the aspects of the morphology, clinical feedback effect, and future development trends. This paper can provide a reference for further studies of skin tissue engineering and the development of new chitosan medical dressings. Chitosan has wide applications in the field of medical dressings due to its good biomedical properties.![]()
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- Shanguo Zhang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education) Shandong University Jinan 250061 China .,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education (Shandong University) Jinan 250061 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education) Shandong University Jinan 250061 China .,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education (Shandong University) Jinan 250061 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education) Shandong University Jinan 250061 China .,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education (Shandong University) Jinan 250061 China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University Jinan 250033 China
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University Jinan 250012 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education) Shandong University Jinan 250061 China .,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education (Shandong University) Jinan 250061 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education) Shandong University Jinan 250061 China .,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education (Shandong University) Jinan 250061 China
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Khorshidian N, Mahboubi A, Kalantari N, Hosseini H, Yousefi M, Arab M, da Cruz AG, Mortazavian AM, Mahdavi FS. Chitosan-Coated Alginate Microcapsules Loaded with Herbal galactagogue Extract: Formulation Optimization and Characterization. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2020; 18:1180-1195. [PMID: 32641931 PMCID: PMC6934978 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2019.1100776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Many herbs and spices have been recommended traditionally as galactagogues and several commercial formulations prepared using herbs. Due to the presence of various compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, isoflavones, and terpenes, bitter and stringent taste is elicited that make the consumption of these herbal preparations unpleasant. Moreover, these compounds are unstable when exposed to environmental conditions. In this regard, different approaches are used for taste masking such as microencapsulation. In the present study, microcapsules containing herbal galactagogue extract were developed through emulsification/external gelation and Box-Behnken design was used to investigate the effects of independent variables (sodium alginate: 1-1.5%, calcium chloride: 0.2-1% and extract concentrations: 1-5%) on encapsulation efficiency (EE%). Following evaluation of the model, the optimum condition of encapsulation process was selected as 1.49% sodium alginate, 0.84 CaCl2, and 1.58% extract with EE% of 77.97%. Microcapsules had an acceptable spherical morphology and the results of Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed the presence of the extract within the microcapsules. The mean diameters of the uncoated and chitosan-coated microcapsules were 52 and 123 μm and encapsulation yield was 50.21 and 69.7%, respectively. The polydispersity index of 0.45 and 0.48 were an indicative of polydisperse nature of the microcapsules. The loss of flavonoids in microcapsules stored at two different temperatures was insignificant. The in-vitro release in simulated gastric fluid (SGF; pH 1.2) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF; pH 7.4) were 48.1% and 80.11%, respectively during 24 h. The prepared extract-loaded microcapsules have potential to be used in matrices with neutral pH.
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- Nasim Khorshidian
- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology/National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Food Safety Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology/National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Food Safety Research Center (Salt), Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology/National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Institute of Education of Rio de Janeiro, Maracan˜a, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Nguyen CT, Kim CR, Le TH, Koo KI, Hwang CH. Magnetically guided targeted delivery of erythropoietin using magnetic nanoparticles: Proof of concept. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19972. [PMID: 32384447 PMCID: PMC7220084 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The objective of this proof-of-concept study was to demonstrate the targeted delivery of erythropoietin (EPO) using magnetically guided magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs).MNPs consisting of a ferric-ferrous mixture (FeCl3·6H2O and FeCl2·4H2O) were prepared using a co-precipitation method. The drug delivery system (DDS) was manufactured via the spray-drying technique using a nanospray-dryer. The DDS comprised 7.5 mg sodium alginate, 150 mg MNPs, and 1000 IU EPO.Scanning electron microscopy revealed DDS particles no more than 500 nm in size. Tiny particles on the rough surfaces of the DDS particles were composed of MNPs and/or EPO, unlike the smooth surfaces of the only alginate particles. Transmission electron microscopy showed the tiny particles from 5 to 20 nm in diameter. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed DDS peaks characteristic of MNPs as well as of alginate. Thermal gravimetric analysis presented that 50% of DDS weight was lost in a single step around 500°C. The mode size of the DDS particles was approximately 850 nm under in vivo conditions. Standard soft lithography was applied to DDS particles prepared with fluorescent beads using a microchannel fabricated to have one inlet and two outlets in a Y-shape. The fluorescent DDS particles reached only one outlet reservoir in the presence of a neodymium magnet. The neurotoxicity was evaluated by treating SH-SY5Y cells in 48-well plates (1 × 10 cells/well) with 2 μL of a solution containing sodium alginate (0.075 mg/mL), MNPs (1.5 mg/mL), or sodium alginate + MNPs. A cell viability assay kit was used to identify a 93% cell viability after MNP treatment and a 94% viability after sodium alginate + MNP treatment, compared with the control. As for the DDS particle neurotoxicity, a 95% cell viability was noticed after alginate-encapsulated MNPs treatment and a 93% cell viability after DDS treatment, compared with the control.The DDS-EPO construct developed here can be small under in vivo conditions enough to pass through the lung capillaries with showing the high coating efficiency. It can be guided using magnetic control without displaying significant neurotoxicity in the form of solution or particles.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Sejong, Republic of Korea
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Girish A, Hickman DA, Banerjee A, Luc N, Ma Y, Miyazawa K, Sekhon UDS, Sun M, Huang S, Sen Gupta A. Trauma-targeted delivery of tranexamic acid improves hemostasis and survival in rat liver hemorrhage model. J Thromb Haemost 2019; 17:1632-1644. [PMID: 31220416 PMCID: PMC10124760 DOI: 10.1111/jth.14552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trauma-associated hemorrhage and coagulopathy remain leading causes of mortality. Such coagulopathy often leads to a hyperfibrinolytic phenotype where hemostatic clots become unstable because of upregulated tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) activity. Tranexamic acid (TXA), a synthetic inhibitor of tPA, has emerged as a promising drug to mitigate fibrinolysis. TXA is US Food and Drug Administration-approved for treating heavy menstrual and postpartum bleeding, and has shown promise in trauma treatment. However, emerging reports also implicate TXA for off-target systemic coagulopathy, thromboembolic complications, and neuropathy. OBJECTIVE We hypothesized that targeted delivery of TXA to traumatic injury site can enable its clot-stabilizing action site-selectively, to improve hemostasis and survival while avoiding off-target effects. To test this, we used liposomes as a model delivery vehicle, decorated their surface with a fibrinogen-mimetic peptide for anchorage to active platelets within trauma-associated clots, and encapsulated TXA within them. METHODS The TXA-loaded trauma-targeted nanovesicles (T-tNVs) were evaluated in vitro in rat blood, and then in vivo in a liver trauma model in rats. TXA-loaded control (untargeted) nanovesicles (TNVs), free TXA, or saline were studied as comparison groups. RESULTS Our studies show that in vitro, the T-tNVs could resist lysis in tPA-spiked rat blood. In vivo, T-tNVs maintained systemic safety, significantly reduced blood loss and improved survival in the rat liver hemorrhage model. Postmortem evaluation of excised tissue from euthanized rats confirmed systemic safety and trauma-targeted activity of the T-tNVs. CONCLUSION Overall, the studies establish the potential of targeted TXA delivery for safe injury site-selective enhancement and stabilization of hemostatic clots to improve survival in trauma.
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- Aditya Girish
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Sasmal P, Datta P. Tranexamic acid-loaded chitosan electrospun nanofibers as drug delivery system for hemorrhage control applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Jin J, Ji Z, Xu M, Liu C, Ye X, Zhang W, Li S, Wang D, Zhang W, Chen J, Ye F, Lv Z. Microspheres of Carboxymethyl Chitosan, Sodium Alginate, and Collagen as a Hemostatic Agent in Vivo. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2018; 4:2541-2551. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b00453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jia Jin
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Hickman DA, Pawlowski CL, Sekhon UDS, Marks J, Gupta AS. Biomaterials and Advanced Technologies for Hemostatic Management of Bleeding. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:10.1002/adma.201700859. [PMID: 29164804 PMCID: PMC5831165 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201700859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Bleeding complications arising from trauma, surgery, and as congenital, disease-associated, or drug-induced blood disorders can cause significant morbidities and mortalities in civilian and military populations. Therefore, stoppage of bleeding (hemostasis) is of paramount clinical significance in prophylactic, surgical, and emergency scenarios. For externally accessible injuries, a variety of natural and synthetic biomaterials have undergone robust research, leading to hemostatic technologies including glues, bandages, tamponades, tourniquets, dressings, and procoagulant powders. In contrast, treatment of internal noncompressible hemorrhage still heavily depends on transfusion of whole blood or blood's hemostatic components (platelets, fibrinogen, and coagulation factors). Transfusion of platelets poses significant challenges of limited availability, high cost, contamination risks, short shelf-life, low portability, performance variability, and immunological side effects, while use of fibrinogen or coagulation factors provides only partial mechanisms for hemostasis. With such considerations, significant interdisciplinary research endeavors have been focused on developing materials and technologies that can be manufactured conveniently, sterilized to minimize contamination and enhance shelf-life, and administered intravenously to mimic, leverage, and amplify physiological hemostatic mechanisms. Here, a comprehensive review regarding the various topical, intracavitary, and intravenous hemostatic technologies in terms of materials, mechanisms, and state-of-art is provided, and challenges and opportunities to help advancement of the field are discussed.
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- DaShawn A Hickman
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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Sen Gupta A. Bio-inspired nanomedicine strategies for artificial blood components. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 9:10.1002/wnan.1464. [PMID: 28296287 PMCID: PMC5599317 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Blood is a fluid connective tissue where living cells are suspended in noncellular liquid matrix. The cellular components of blood render gas exchange (RBCs), immune surveillance (WBCs) and hemostatic responses (platelets), and the noncellular components (salts, proteins, etc.) provide nutrition to various tissues in the body. Dysfunction and deficiencies in these blood components can lead to significant tissue morbidity and mortality. Consequently, transfusion of whole blood or its components is a clinical mainstay in the management of trauma, surgery, myelosuppression, and congenital blood disorders. However, donor-derived blood products suffer from issues of shortage in supply, need for type matching, high risks of pathogenic contamination, limited portability and shelf-life, and a variety of side-effects. While robust research is being directed to resolve these issues, a parallel clinical interest has developed toward bioengineering of synthetic blood substitutes that can provide blood's functions while circumventing the above problems. Nanotechnology has provided exciting approaches to achieve this, using materials engineering strategies to create synthetic and semi-synthetic RBC substitutes for enabling oxygen transport, platelet substitutes for enabling hemostasis, and WBC substitutes for enabling cell-specific immune response. Some of these approaches have further extended the application of blood cell-inspired synthetic and semi-synthetic constructs for targeted drug delivery and nanomedicine. The current study provides a comprehensive review of the various nanotechnology approaches to design synthetic blood cells, along with a critical discussion of successes and challenges of the current state-of-art in this field. WIREs Nanomed Nanobiotechnol 2017, 9:e1464. doi: 10.1002/wnan.1464 For further resources related to this article, please visit the WIREs website.
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- Anirban Sen Gupta
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Chen F, Cao X, Yu J, Su H, Wei S, Hong H, Liu C. Quaternary Ammonium Groups Modified Starch Microspheres for Instant Hemorrhage Control. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 159:937-944. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Shi X, Fang Q, Ding M, Wu J, Ye F, Lv Z, Jin J. Microspheres of carboxymethyl chitosan, sodium alginate and collagen for a novel hemostatic in vitro study. J Biomater Appl 2015; 30:1092-102. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328215618354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To develop biocompatible composite microspheres for novel hemostatic use, we designed and prepared a novel biomaterial, composite microspheres consisting of carboxymethyl chitosan, sodium alginate, and collagen (CSCM). The ultra-structure of CSCM was investigated by scanning electron microscopy assay. In hemostatic function experiment, it was found that CSCM could facilitate platelet adherence, platelet aggregation, and platelet activation in vitro. Besides, the maximum swelling of CSCM submerged in PBS for 50 min was over 300% of that exhibited by commercial hemostatic compound microporous polysaccharide haemostatic powder (CMPHP). In addition, CSCM exhibited good biodegradability and non-cytotoxicity. These results demonstrated that CSCM may be useful in platelet plug formation, and this study would provide important information for further research on hemostasis experiment in vivo.
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- Xinyi Shi
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Silkworm Bioreactor and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, China
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