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Naik K, du Toit LC, Ally N, Choonara YE. In vivo evaluation of a Nano-enabled therapeutic vitreous substitute for the precise delivery of triamcinolone to the posterior segment of the eye. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01566-1. [PMID: 38519828 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01566-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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This study focused on the design of a thermoresponsive, nano-enabled vitreous substitute for the treatment of retinal diseases. Synthesis of a hydrogel composed of hyaluronic acid and a poloxamer blend was undertaken. Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) acid nanoparticles encapsulating triamcinolone acetonide (TA) were synthesised with a spherical morphology and mean diameter of ~ 153 nm. Hydrogel fabrication and nanoparticle loading within the hydrogel was confirmed via physicochemical analysis. Gelation studies indicated that hydrogels formed in nine minutes and 10 min for the unloaded and nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels, respectively. The hydrogels displayed in situ gel formation properties, and rheometric viscoelastic studies indicated the unloaded and loaded hydrogels to have modulus values similar to those of the natural vitreous at 37 °C. Administration of the hydrogels was possible via 26G needles allowing for clinical application and drug release of triamcinolone acetonide from the nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel, which provided sustained in vitro drug release over nine weeks. The hydrogels displayed minimal swelling, reaching equilibrium swelling within 12 h for the unloaded hydrogel, and eight hours for the nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel. Biodegradation in simulated vitreous humour with lysozyme showed < 20% degradation within nine weeks. Biocompatibility of both unloaded and loaded hydrogels was shown with mouse fibroblast and human retinal pigment epithelium cell lines. Lastly, a pilot in vivo study in a New Zealand White rabbit model displayed minimal toxicity with precise, localised drug release behaviour, and ocular TA levels maintained within the therapeutic window for the 28-day investigation period, which supports the potential applicability of the unloaded and nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels as vitreous substitutes that function as drug delivery systems following vitrectomy surgery.
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- Kruti Naik
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Johannesburg, Parktown, 2193, 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, 7 York Road, Johannesburg, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Johannesburg, Parktown, 2193, 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, 7 York Road, Johannesburg, Parktown, 2193, South Africa.
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Hu Z, Qin Z, Qu Y, Wang F, Huang B, Chen G, Liu X, Yin L. Cell electrospinning and its application in wound healing: principles, techniques and prospects. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkad028. [PMID: 37719178 PMCID: PMC10504149 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkad028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Currently, clinical strategies for the treatment of wounds are limited, especially in terms of achieving rapid wound healing. In recent years, based on the technique of electrospinning (ES), cell electrospinning (C-ES) has been developed to better repair related tissues or organs (such as skin, fat and muscle) by encapsulating living cells in a microfiber or nanofiber environment and constructing 3D living fiber scaffolds. Therefore, C-ES has promising prospects for promoting wound healing. In this article, C-ES technology and its advantages, the differences between C-ES and traditional ES, the parameters suitable for maintaining cytoactivity, and material selection and design issues are summarized. In addition, we review the application of C-ES in the fields of biomaterials and cells. Finally, the limitations and improved methods of C-ES are discussed. In conclusion, the potential advantages, limitations and prospects of C-ES application in wound healing are presented.
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- Zonghao Hu
- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Department of Implantology, School/Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Naik K, Du Toit LC, Ally N, Choonara YE. Advances in Polysaccharide- and Synthetic Polymer-Based Vitreous Substitutes. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020566. [PMID: 36839888 PMCID: PMC9961338 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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The vitreous humour is a gel-like structure that composes the majority of each eye. It functions to provide passage of light, be a viscoelastic dampener, and hold the retina in place. Vitreous liquefaction causes retinal detachment and retinal tears requiring pars plana vitrectomy for vitreous substitution. An ideal vitreous substitute should display similar mechanical, chemical, and rheological properties to the natural vitreous. Currently used vitreous substitutes such as silicone oil, perfluorocarbon liquids, and gases cannot be used long-term due to adverse effects such as poor retention time, cytotoxicity, and cataract formation. Long-term, experimental vitreous substitutes composed of natural, modified and synthetic polymers are currently being studied. This review discusses current long- and short-term vitreous substitutes and the disadvantages of these that have highlighted the need for an ideal vitreous substitute. The review subsequently focuses specifically on currently used polysaccharide- and synthetic polymer-based vitreous substitutes, which may be modified or functionalised, or employed as the derivative, and discusses experimental vitreous substitutes in these classes. The advantages and challenges associated with the use of polymeric substitutes are discussed. Innovative approaches to vitreous substitution, namely a novel foldable capsular vitreous body, are presented, as well as future perspectives related to the advancement of this field.
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- Kruti Naik
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, 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, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, 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, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +27-11-717-2052
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Gupta S, Malgar Puttaiahgowda Y. N-vinylpyrrolidone antimicrobial polymers: Current trends and emerging perspectives. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Injectable self-crosslinking hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid as vitreous substitutes. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 208:159-171. [PMID: 35301003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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After vitrectomy, the ideal vitreous substitute should be implanted to maintain the normal function of the eye. However, the existing materials (such as silicone oil, air, perfluorocarbons, etc.) still have some shortcomings and cannot fully meet the clinical needs. In this study, thiolated hyaluronic acid (SH-HA) was prepared based on hyaluronic acid. The SH-HA hydrogel was formed by a simple transformation of the sulfhydryl group to the disulfide bond, which had high transparency, controllable swelling property, suitable mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility and similar physical and chemical properties to natural vitreous. SH-HA hydrogel was filled into the eyes of experimental rabbits to replace their own vitreous after vitrectomy. During the 90 days follow-up period, SH-HA hydrogel showed excellent intraocular compatibility, maintained normal intraocular pressure (IOP), and no cataract, endophthalmitis, retinal detachment and other complications were observed. In general, SH-HA hydrogel has great potential as a vitreous substitute.
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Asif M, Alghamdi S. An Overview on Biological Importance of Pyrrolone and Pyrrolidinone Derivatives as Promising Scaffolds. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070428021100201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wang T, Ran R, Ma Y, Zhang M. Polymeric hydrogel as a vitreous substitute: current research, challenges, and future directions. Biomed Mater 2021; 16. [PMID: 34038870 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac058e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vitreoretinal surgery is an essential approach to treat proliferative diabetic vitreopathy, retinal detachment, retinal tear, ocular trauma, and macular holes. The removal of the natural vitreous and the replacement with substitutes are critical steps for retina reattachment. Vitreous substitutes including silicone oil (SiO), air, sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and perfluoropropane (C3F8), have been widely applied in clinical practice. However, these substitutes are reported to cause complications such as emulsification, high intraocular pressure, and lens opacification. Polymeric hydrogels are a kind of material with favorable physical, mechanical properties, and adaptable biocompatibility, thus being highly expected to be ideal vitreous substitutes. Despite years of research, very few polymeric hydrogels can be applied practically in the vitreous cavity. In this review, we focus on the development of polymeric natural-based hydrogels and synthetic hydrogels. Particularly, we pay attention to recent advances in the novel stimuli-response and self-assembly supramolecular hydrogels. Characterized by easy injectability and long residence time, this kind of hydrogel becomes the potentially promising candidates for ideal vitreous substitutes. Finally, we evaluate the current challenges and provide the future directions of vitreous substitutes.
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- Ting Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China.,West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China.,Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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Gao C, Zhang L, Wang J, Jin M, Tang Q, Chen Z, Cheng Y, Yang R, Zhao G. Electrospun nanofibers promote wound healing: theories, techniques, and perspectives. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:3106-3130. [PMID: 33885618 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00067e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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At present, the clinical strategies for treating chronic wounds are limited, especially when it comes to pain relief and rapid wound healing. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop alternative treatment methods. This paper provides a systematic review on recent researches on how electrospun nanofiber scaffolds promote wound healing and how the electrospinning technology has been used for fabricating multi-dimensional, multi-pore and multi-functional nanofiber scaffolds that have greatly promoted the development of wound healing dressings. First, we provide a review on the four stages of wound healing, which is followed by a discussion on the evolvement of the electrospinning technology, what is involved in electrospinning devices, and factors affecting the electrospinning process. Finally, we present the possible mechanisms of electrospun nanofibers to promote wound healing, the classification of electrospun polymers, cell infiltration favoring fiber scaffolds, antibacterial fiber scaffolds, and future multi-functional scaffolds. Although nanofiber scaffolds have made great progress as a type of multi-functional biomaterial, major challenges still remain for commercializing them in a way that fully meets the needs of patients.
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- Chen Gao
- College of Life Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
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Wang S, Chi J, Jiang Z, Hu H, Yang C, Liu W, Han B. A self-healing and injectable hydrogel based on water-soluble chitosan and hyaluronic acid for vitreous substitute. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 256:117519. [PMID: 33483040 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Vitreous, an essential dioptric medium for the human eyes, must be filled with artificial materials once damaged. Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCTS) is one of the most important water-soluble chitosan derivatives with improved biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this study, oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA) was prepared as crosslinking reagent. CMCTS and OHA were used to develop a biocompatible, self-repairing and in-situ injectable hydrogel for vitreous substitutes. Results showed the hydrogel with controllable swelling properties, high transparency, acceptable cytocompatibility on mouse fibroblast L929 and histocompatibility in vivo. Furthermore, hydrogel was injected in-situ into the vitreous cavity after vitrectomy on New Zealand Rabbits, no significant and persistent adverse effects were observed during the 90-day follow-up period. In addition, the hydrogel maintained intraocular pressure of the operated eyes and the inherent position of the retina. Collectively, this injectable, biodegradable, nontoxic hydrogel possessed enormous potential to become a vitreous substitute material.
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- Shuo Wang
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Heze Medical College, Heze, 274046, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Biomedical Materials, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266235, PR China.
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Yadav I, Purohit SD, Singh H, Bhushan S, Yadav MK, Velpandian T, Chawla R, Hazra S, Mishra NC. Vitreous substitutes: An overview of the properties, importance, and development. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:1156-1176. [PMID: 33319466 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Vitreous or vitreous humor is a complex transparent gel that fills the space between the lens and retina of an eye and acts as a transparent medium that allows light to pass through it to reach the photoreceptor layer (retina) of the eye. The vitreous humor is removed in ocular surgery (vitrectomy) for pathologies like retinal detachment, macular hole, diabetes-related vitreous hemorrhage detachment, and ocular trauma. Since the vitreous is not actively regenerated or replenished, there is a need for a vitreous substitute to fill the vitreous cavity to provide a temporary or permanent tamponade to the retina following some vitreoretinal surgeries. An ideal vitreous substitute could probably be left inside the eye forever. The vitreous humor is transparent, biocompatible, viscoelastic and highly hydrophilic; polymeric hydrogels with these properties can be a potential candidate to be used as vitreous substitutes. To meet the tremendous demand for the vitreous substitute, many scientists all over the world have developed various kinds of vitreous substitutes or tamponade agent. Vitreous substitutes, whatsoever developed till date, are associated with several advantages and disadvantages, and there is no ideal vitreous substitute available till date. This review highlights the polymer-based vitreous substitutes developed so far, along with their advantages and limitations. The gas-based and oil-based substitutes have also been discussed but very briefly.
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- Indu Yadav
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- School of Computing and Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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Polymeric hydrogels as a vitreous replacement strategy in the eye. Biomaterials 2020; 268:120547. [PMID: 33307366 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Vitreous endo-tamponades are commonly used in the treatment of retinal detachments and tears. They function by providing a tamponading force to support the retina after retina surgery. Current clinical vitreous endo-tamponades include expansile gases (such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) and perfluoropropane (C3F8)) and also sislicone oil (SiO). They are effective in promoting recovery but are disadvantaged by their lower refractive indices and lower densities as compared to the native vitreous, resulting in immediate blurred vision after surgery and necessitating patients to assume prolonged face-down positioning respectively. While the gas implants diffuse out over time, the SiO implants are non-biodegradable and require surgical removal. Therefore, there is much demand to develop an ideal vitreous endo-tamponade that can combine therapeutic effectiveness with patient comfort. Polymeric hydrogels have since attracted much attention due to their favourable properties such as high water content, high clarity, suitable refractive indices, suitable density, tuneable rheological properties, injectability, and biocompatibility. Many design strategies have been employed to design polymeric hydrogel-based vitreous endo-tamponades and they can be classified into four main strategies. This review seeks to analyse these various strategies and evaluate their effectiveness and also propose the key criteria to design successful polymeric hydrogel vitreous endo-tamponades.
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Tram NK, Maxwell CJ, Swindle-Reilly KE. Macro- and Microscale Properties of the Vitreous Humor to Inform Substitute Design and Intravitreal Biotransport. Curr Eye Res 2020; 46:429-444. [PMID: 33040616 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2020.1826977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Research on the vitreous humor and development of hydrogel vitreous substitutes have gained a rapid increase in interest within the past two decades. However, the properties of the vitreous humor and vitreous substitutes have yet to be consolidated. In this paper, the mechanical properties of the vitreous humor and hydrogel vitreous substitutes were systematically reviewed. The number of publications on the vitreous humor and vitreous substitutes over the years, as well as their respective testing conditions and testing techniques were analyzed. The mechanical properties of the human vitreous were found to be most similar to the vitreous of pigs and rabbits. The storage and loss moduli of the hydrogel vitreous substitutes developed were found to be orders of magnitude higher in comparison to the native human vitreous. However, the reported modulus for human vitreous, which was most commonly tested in vitro, has been hypothesized to be different in vivo. Future studies should focus on testing the mechanical properties of the vitreous in situ or in vivo. In addition to its mechanical properties, the vitreous humor has other biotransport mechanisms and biochemical functions that establish a redox balance and maintain an oxygen gradient inside the vitreous chamber to protect intraocular tissues from oxidative damage. Biomimetic hydrogel vitreous substitutes have the potential to provide ophthalmologists with additional avenues for treating and controlling vitreoretinal diseases while preventing complications after vitrectomy. Due to the proximity and interconnectedness of the vitreous humor to other ocular tissues, particularly the lens and the retina, more interest has been placed on understanding the properties of the vitreous humor in recent years. A better understanding of the properties of the vitreous humor will aid in improving the design of biomimetic vitreous substitutes and enhancing intravitreal biotransport.
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- Nguyen K Tram
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Nagaraja A, Jalageri MD, Puttaiahgowda YM, Raghava Reddy K, Raghu AV. A review on various maleic anhydride antimicrobial polymers. J Microbiol Methods 2019; 163:105650. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2019.105650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Fabrication of Hydrophilic Antimicrobial Polymer Thin Film Coatings. Macromol Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-019-7040-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Khalil IA, Ali IH, El-Sherbiny IM. Noninvasive biodegradable nanoparticles-in-nanofibers single-dose ocular insert: in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo evaluation. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:33-55. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Aim: This study involves, for the first time, the development of mucoadhesive biodegradable polymeric-multilayered nanoparticles-in-nanofibers (NPs-in-NFs) matrix as an innovative single-dose noninvasive ocular-insert that could substitute conventional ocular dosage-forms. Materials & methods: Azithromycin-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) copolymer/pluronic NPs were developed then incorporated into electrospun polyvinylpyrrolidone NFs, and tested for their efficient treatment of ocular bacterial infection. Results: Release and permeation studies proved the ability of the insert to control drug release over 10 days. Conclusion: The incorporation of NPs into NFs achieved several other benefits like increasing ocular residence and contact time with conjunctival tissue, accurate dose delivery, sustaining drug release with constant rate, reducing frequency of administration, improving bioavailability along with decreasing incidence of visual and systemic side effects.
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- Islam A Khalil
- Nanomaterials Lab, Center of Material Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th of October, Giza 12578, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Drug Manufacturing, Misr University of Science & Technology (MUST), 6th of October, Giza 12566, Egypt
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Center of Material Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th of October, Giza 12578, Egypt
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Center of Material Science (CMS), Zewail City of Science & Technology, 6th of October, Giza 12578, Egypt
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Stryjewski TP, Stefater JA, Eliott D. Emerging Applications for Polymers in Ophthalmology. Clin Ophthalmol 2017; 57:137-149. [DOI: 10.1097/iio.0000000000000196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Kuskov AN, Kulikov PP, Goryachaya AV, Tzatzarakis MN, Docea AO, Velonia K, Shtilman MI, Tsatsakis AM. Amphiphilic poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone nanoparticles as carriers for non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs: In vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo acute toxicity study. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2016; 13:1021-1030. [PMID: 27884639 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Revised: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Polymeric nanoparticles were prepared from self-assembled amphiphilic N-vinylpyrrolidone polymers in aqueous media and evaluated as novel carriers of indomethacin, a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug. It was determined that these nanoparticles could be created in spherical morphologies with sizes less than 100nm, narrow size distributions and high indomethacin contents(up to 35%) combined with high drug loading efficiencies(up to 95%). In cytotoxicity tests using the human embryonic stem cell derived fibroblasts (EBF-H9) and hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2), the indomethacin-loaded polymeric nanoparticles showed higher cell viability compared to that of free indomethacin at the same concentration. The median LD50 values, determined by the Litchfield-Wilcoxon method, were 55-70mg/kg body weight depending on the polymer molecular design in both mice and rats. Based on the acquired results, these novel amphiphilic poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone nanoparticles can be considered as potential carriers for new, highly efficient, injectable drug delivery systems for hydrophobic drugs such as indomethacin.
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- Andrey N Kuskov
- D. I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- D. I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- D. I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, University Campus Voutes, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- D. I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Obels D, Lievenbrück M, Ritter H. From N-vinylpyrrolidone anions to modified paraffin-like oligomers via double alkylation with 1,8-dibromooctane: access to covalent networks and oligomeric amines for dye attachment. Beilstein J Org Chem 2016; 12:1395-400. [PMID: 27559389 PMCID: PMC4979690 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.12.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The double alkylation of N-vinylpyrrolidone (N-VP) with 1,8-dibromooctane yields paraffin-like oligomeric chains bearing polymerizable vinyl moieties. These oligomers were radically crosslinked in bulk with N-VP as co-monomer yielding swellable polymer disks. The vinylic side groups of the N-VP oligomers allow thiol–ene click reactions with 2-aminoethanethiol hydrochloride to obtain reactive amino-functionalized oligomers. Further modification of the free amino groups with 1,4-difluoro-9,10-anthraquinone (DFA) yields red-colored oligomeric anthraquinone dyes. The final reaction of DFA-substituted N-VP oligomers with Jeffamine® M 600 leads to blue-colored and branched oligomers with poly(ethylene glycol) side chains.
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- Daniela Obels
- Heinrich-Heine University, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Universitaetsstraße 1, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Heinrich-Heine University, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Universitaetsstraße 1, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Heinrich-Heine University, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Universitaetsstraße 1, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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Liu Q, Wu H, Zhang L, Zhou Y, Zhang W, Pan X, Zhang Z, Zhu X. RAFT polymerization of N-vinylpyrrolidone mediated by cyanoprop-2-yl-1-dithionaphthalate in the presence of a fluoroalcohol: the possibility of altering monomer properties by hydrogen bonding? Polym Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5py02047f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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This work illustrated the possibility of altering the monomer properties by using the hydrogen bonding interaction.
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- Qingqing Liu
- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Suzhou key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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Su X, Tan MJ, Li Z, Wong M, Rajamani L, Lingam G, Loh XJ. Recent Progress in Using Biomaterials as Vitreous Substitutes. Biomacromolecules 2015; 16:3093-102. [PMID: 26366887 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b01091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Vitreous substitutes are crucial adjuncts during vitreo-retinal surgery for retinal diseases such as complicated retinal detachment, macular holes, complications of diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma involving posterior segment. In retinal detachment surgery, an internal tamponade agent is required to provide internal pressure for reattachment of the detached neurosensory retina. Current available options serve only as a temporary surgical adduct or short-term solution and are associated with inherent problems. Despite many years of intensive research, an ideal vitreous substitute remains elusive. Indeed, the development of an ideal vitreous substitute requires the concerted efforts of synthetic chemists and biomaterial engineers, as well as ophthalmic surgeons. In this review, we propose that polymeric hydrogels present the future of artificial vitreous substitutes due to its high water composition, optical transparency, and rheological properties that closely mimic the natural vitreous. In particular, thermosensitive smart hydrogels, with reversible sol to gel change, have emerged as the material class with the most potential to succeed as ideal vitreous substitutes, facilitating easy implementation during surgery. Importantly, these smart hydrogels also display potential as efficacious drug delivery systems.
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- Xinyi Su
- Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital , 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 7, Singapore 119228, Singapore.,Singapore Eye Research Institute , 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR , 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR , 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital , 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 7, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital , 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 7, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR , 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore , 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore.,Singapore Eye Research Institute , 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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Morandim-Giannetti ADA, Silva RC, Magalhães O, Schor P, Bersanetti PA. Conditions for obtaining polyvinyl alcohol/trisodium trimetaphosphate hydrogels as vitreous humor substitute. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química; Centro Universitário da FEI, São Bernardo do Campo; São Paulo Brazil
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais; Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP; São Paulo Brazil
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais; Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP; São Paulo Brazil
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais; Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP; São Paulo Brazil
- Departamento de Informática em Saúde; Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP; São Paulo Brazil
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Copolymerization of Tris(methoxyethoxy)vinyl Silane with N-Vinyl Pyrrolidone: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity Relationships. INT J POLYM SCI 2015. [DOI: 10.1155/2015/219898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Copolymer of tris(methoxyethoxy)vinyl silane (TMEVS) with N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) was synthesized by free radical polymerization in dry benzene at 70°C using benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as initiator. The copolymer was characterized by viscometer, FTIR, and1H-NMR and its thermal properties were studied by DSC and TGA. The copolymer composition was determined by elemental analysis. The monomer reactivity ratios were calculated by linearization methods proposed by Fineman-Ross and Kelen-Tudos. The intersection method was proposed by Mayo-Lewis and nonlinear method was proposed by curve-fitting procedure. The microstructure of copolymer and sequence distribution of monomers in the copolymer were calculated by statistical method.
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Donati S, Caprani SM, Airaghi G, Vinciguerra R, Bartalena L, Testa F, Mariotti C, Porta G, Simonelli F, Azzolini C. Vitreous substitutes: the present and the future. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:351804. [PMID: 24877085 PMCID: PMC4024399 DOI: 10.1155/2014/351804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Vitreoretinal surgery has advanced in numerous directions during recent years. The removal of the vitreous body is one of the main characteristics of this surgical procedure. Several molecules have been tested in the past to fill the vitreous cavity and to mimic its functions. We here review the currently available vitreous substitutes, focusing on their molecular properties and functions, together with their adverse effects. Afterwards we describe the characteristics of the ideal vitreous substitute. The challenges facing every ophthalmology researcher are to reach a long-term intraocular permanence of vitreous substitute with total inertness of the molecule injected and the control of inflammatory reactions. We report new polymers with gelification characteristics and smart hydrogels representing the future of vitreoretinal surgery. Finally, we describe the current studies on vitreous regeneration and cell cultures to create new intraocular gels with optimal biocompatibility and rheological properties.
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- Simone Donati
- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Eye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Second University of Naples, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Polytechnic University of Ancona, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Genetic Laboratory, Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Eye Clinic, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Second University of Naples, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, Section of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Insubria, Via Guicciardini 9, 21100 Varese, Italy
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Chirila TV, Lee HH, Oddon M, Nieuwenhuizen MML, Blakey I, Nicholson TM. Hydrogen-bonded supramolecular polymers as self-healing hydrogels: Effect of a bulky adamantyl substituent in the ureido-pyrimidinone monomer. J Appl Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/app.39932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Traian V. Chirila
- Queensland Eye Institute; South Brisbane Queensland 4101 Australia
- Queensland University of Technology; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Brisbane Queensland 4001 Australia
- The University of Queensland; Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN); St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia
- The University of Queensland; Faculty of Health Sciences; Herston Queensland 4006 Australia
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- Queensland Eye Institute; South Brisbane Queensland 4101 Australia
- The University of Queensland; Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN); St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia
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- Queensland Eye Institute; South Brisbane Queensland 4101 Australia
- École Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Luminy (ESIL); Polytech Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université; 13288 Marseille Cedex 09 France
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems and Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry; Eindhoven University of Technology; 5600 M B Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- The University of Queensland; Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN); St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia
- Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI); The University of Queensland; St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering; The University of Queensland; St Lucia Queensland 4072 Australia
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Tao Y, Tong X, Zhang Y, Lai J, Huang Y, Jiang YR, Guo BH. Evaluation of an in situ chemically crosslinked hydrogel as a long-term vitreous substitute material. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:5022-30. [PMID: 23022890 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2012.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2012] [Revised: 08/13/2012] [Accepted: 09/19/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Currently there is no material that can be used as a long-term vitreous substitute, and this remains an unmet clinical need in ophthalmology. In this study, we developed an injectable, in situ chemically crosslinked hydrogel system and evaluated it in a rabbit model. The system consisted of two components, both based on multi-functional poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) but with complementarily reactive end groups of thiol and active vinyl groups, respectively. The two components are mixed and injected as a solution mixture, react in vivo via the Michael addition route and form a chemically crosslinked hydrogel in situ. The linkages between the end groups and the backbone PEG chains are specially designed to ensure that the final network structure is hydrolysis-resistant. In the rabbit study and with an optimized operation protocol, we demonstrated that the hydrogel indeed formed in situ after injection, and remained transparent and stable during the study period of 9 months without significant adverse reactions. In addition, the hydrogel formed in situ showed rheological properties very similar to the natural vitreous. Therefore, our study demonstrated that this in situ chemically crosslinked PEG gel system is suitable as a potential long-term vitreous substitute.
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- Yong Tao
- Department of Ophthalmology, People's Hospital, Peking University & Key Laboratory of Vision Loss and Restoration, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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Malik S, Kumar A, Ahuja M. Synthesis of gum kondagogu-g-poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) and its evaluation as a mucoadhesive polymer. Int J Biol Macromol 2012; 51:756-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2012] [Revised: 07/04/2012] [Accepted: 07/08/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Traini D, Scalia S, Adi H, Marangoni E, Young PM. Polymer coating of carrier excipients modify aerosol performance of adhered drugs used in dry powder inhalation therapy. Int J Pharm 2012; 438:150-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2012] [Revised: 07/25/2012] [Accepted: 08/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ribeiro A, Veiga F, Santos D, Torres-Labandeira JJ, Concheiro A, Alvarez-Lorenzo C. Hydrophilic acrylic hydrogels with built-in or pendant cyclodextrins for delivery of anti-glaucoma drugs. Carbohydr Polym 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Annaka M, Mortensen K, Vigild ME, Matsuura T, Tsuji S, Ueda T, Tsujinaka H. Design of an Injectable in Situ Gelation Biomaterials for Vitreous Substitute. Biomacromolecules 2011; 12:4011-21. [DOI: 10.1021/bm201012f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Masahiko Annaka
- Department
of Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka
812-8581, Japan
- International
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for Molecular Systems, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK1871
Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Danish Polymer Center and Department
of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522,
Japan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka
812-8581, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522,
Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522,
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Kleinberg TT, Tzekov RT, Stein L, Ravi N, Kaushal S. Vitreous substitutes: a comprehensive review. Surv Ophthalmol 2011; 56:300-23. [PMID: 21601902 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2010.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2009] [Revised: 09/03/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Vitreoretinal disorders constitute a significant portion of treatable ocular disease. Advances in vitreoretinal surgery have included the development and characterization of suitable substitutes for the vitreous. Air, balanced salt solutions, perfluorocarbons, expansile gases, and silicone oil serve integral roles in modern vitreoretinal surgery. Vitreous substitutes vary widely in their properties, serve different clinical functions, and present different shortcomings. Permanent vitreous replacement has been attempted with collagen, hyaluronic acid, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and natural hydrogel polymers. None, however, have proven to be clinically viable. A long-term vitreous substitute remains to be found, and recent research suggests promise in the area of synthetic polymers. Here we review the currently available vitreous substitutes, as well those in the experimental phase. We classify these compounds based on their functionality, composition, and properties. We also discuss the clinical use, advantages, and shortcomings of the various substitutes. In addition we define the ideal vitreous substitute and highlight the need for a permanent substitute with long-term viability and compatibility. Finally, we attempt to define the future role of biomaterials research and the various functions they may serve in the area of vitreous substitutes.
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- Teri T Kleinberg
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA
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Lee-Wang HH, Blakey I, Chirila TV, Peng H, Rasoul F, Whittaker AK, Dargaville BL. Novel Supramolecular Hydrogels as Artificial Vitreous Substitutes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/masy.201051032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Vijay Kumar S, Shelke NB, Prasannakumar S, Sherigara BS, Aminabhavi TM. Microspheres of copolymeric N-vinylpyrrolidone and 2-ethoxyethyl methacrylate for the controlled release of nifedipine. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-010-9425-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hu Y, Jiang Z, Chen R, Wu W, Jiang X. Degradation and Degradation-Induced Re-Assembly of PVP-PCL Micelles. Biomacromolecules 2010; 11:481-8. [DOI: 10.1021/bm901211r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Yong Hu
- Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructure, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China, and Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructure, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China, and Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructure, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China, and Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructure, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China, and Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanjing National Laboratory of Microstructure, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China, and Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, People’s Republic of China
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Flores-Merino MV, Chirasatitsin S, LoPresti C, Reilly GC, Battaglia G, Engler AJ. Nanoscopic mechanical anisotropy in hydrogel surfaces. SOFT MATTER 2010; 6:4466-4470. [PMID: 20953281 PMCID: PMC2954611 DOI: 10.1039/c0sm00339e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The bulk mechanical properties of soft materials have been studied widely, but it is unclear to what extent macroscopic behavior is reflected in nanomechanics. Using an atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging method called force spectroscopy mapping (FSM), it is possible to map the nanoscopic spatial distribution of Young's modulus, i.e. "stiffness," and determine if soft or stiff polymer domains exist to correlate nano- and macro-mechanics. Two model hydrogel systems typically used in cell culture and polymerized by a free radical polymerization process, i.e. poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(acrylamide) (PAam) hydrogels, were found to have significantly different nanomechanical behavior despite relatively similar bulk stiffness and roughness. PVP gels contained a large number of soft and stiff nanodomains, and their size was inversely related to crosslinking density and changes in crosslinking efficiency within the hydrogel. In contrast, PAam gels displayed small nanodomains occuring at low frequency, indicating relatively uniform polymerization. Given the responsiveness of cells to changes in gel stiffness, inhomogeneities found in the PVP network indicate that careful nanomechanical characterization of polymer substrates is necessary to appreciate complex cell behavior.
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- Miriam V. Flores-Merino
- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Addison Building, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Engineering Materials, The Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Addison Building, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Engineering Materials, The Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ, United Kingdom
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Engineering Materials, The Kroto Research Institute, University of Sheffield, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sheffield, Addison Building, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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Fonseca UNK, Nielsen SG, Hau J, Hansen AK. Permanent catheterization of the carotid artery induces kidney infection and inflammation in the rat. Lab Anim 2010; 44:46-53. [DOI: 10.1258/la.2009.008122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Catheterization of the carotid artery and the jugular vein is one of the most commonly applied techniques used to gain intravascular access in pharmacology studies on rodents. We catheterized 10 rats by conventional clean techniques, 10 rats by aseptic techniques and 10 rats by conventional clean techniques using a heparin-coated catheter rather than an ordinary non-coated polyvinyl chloride catheter. In all groups, approximately 80% of the rats developed kidney infection and 10-30% of the rats were septicaemic. Clinical chemistry did not indicate severe kidney damage, but serum haptoglobin and body temperature rises indicated an inflammatory response in rats independent of the surgical method. Heparin coating did not seem to improve the usability of the catheter. It is concluded that this commonly used method for catheterization has an impact on animals that may very well render them unsuitable for the purpose, e.g. pharmacological research, and therefore an alternative method would be preferable.
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- Uno N K Fonseca
- Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Centre for Applied Laboratory Animal Research, Section of Biomedicine, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlaegevej 88, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Centre for Applied Laboratory Animal Research, Animal Department 853, H Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9, DK-2500 Valby, Denmark
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Applied Laboratory Animal Research, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Disease Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Centre for Applied Laboratory Animal Research, Section of Biomedicine, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlaegevej 88, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Copolymerization ofN-vinyl pyrrolidone with functionalized vinyl monomers: Synthesis, characterization and reactivity relationships. Macromol Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03218648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Self-assembled polypeptide-block-poly(vinylpyrrolidone) as prospective drug-delivery systems. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2009; 74:284-92. [PMID: 19717289 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2009.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2008] [Revised: 06/25/2009] [Accepted: 07/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Poly(beta-benzyl-L-aspartate)-block-poly(vinylpyrrolidone) diblock copolymers (PAsp(OBzl)-b-PVP) having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic segments of various lengths were synthesized by a combination of ATRP and ROP. These amphiphilic diblock copolymers formed polymeric micelles consisting of a hydrophobic PAsp(OBzl) core and a hydrophilic PVP shell in aqueous solution. The block copolymer was characterized using (1)H NMR and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) analysis. Due to its core-shell structure, this block polymer forms unimolecular micelles in aqueous solutions. The micelle properties of PAsp(OBzl)-b-PVP diblock copolymer were extensively studied by dynamic light scattering (DLS), fluorescence spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). PAsp(OBzl)-b-PVP copolymers displayed the lowest CMC and demonstrated little cytotoxicity when exposed to SW-1990 pancreatic cancer cells. In order to assess its application in biomedical area, the anti-inflammation drug prednisone acetate was loaded as the model drug in the polymeric nanoparticles. In vitro release behavior of prednisone acetate was investigated, which showed a dramatic responsive fast/slow switching behavior according to the pH-responsive structural changes of a micelle core structure. All of theses features are quite feasible for utilizing it as a novel intelligent drug-delivery system.
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Lu PL, Lai JY, Ma DHK, Hsiue GH. Carbodiimide cross-linked hyaluronic acid hydrogels as cell sheet delivery vehicles: characterization and interaction with corneal endothelial cells. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2008; 19:1-18. [PMID: 18177550 DOI: 10.1163/156856208783227695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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It was reported that cell-adhesive gelatin discs have been successfully used as delivery vehicles for intraocular grafting of bioengineered corneal endothelial cell sheets. Development of alternative biomaterials to bovine-based gelatin vehicles can potentially eliminate the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. In the present work, to investigate whether it was appropriate for use as cell sheet delivery vehicles, 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl) carbodiimide (EDC) cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels were studied by determinations of morphological characteristic, mechanical and thermal property, water content, in vitro degradability and cytocompatibility. Glutaraldehyde (GTA) cross-linked HA samples were used for comparison. It was found that HA discs after cross-linking significantly increased its tensile stress but reduced its tensile strain, water uptake and enzymatic degradability. The results of differential scanning calorimetry demonstrated that cross-linking could lead to the alteration of polymer structure. In addition, the EDC-cross-linked HA discs had a smoother surface structure, a faster degradation rate and a relatively lower cytotoxicity as compared to the GTA cross-linked counterparts. It is concluded that EDC can be successfully applied for HA cross-linking to fabricate structurally stable, mechanically reinforced, readily deformable, transparent and cytocompatible HA hydrogel discs with the potential to be applied as delivery vehicles for corneal endothelial cell therapy.
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- Pei-Lin Lu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, Republic of China
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Baldoli C, Oldani C, Maiorana S, Ferruti P, Ranucci E, Bencini M, Contini A. Functionalization and molecular dynamics study of carboxy-terminated poly(1-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one): A potential soluble carrier of biomolecules. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.22510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Baldoli C, Oldani C, Licandro E, Ramani P, Valerio A, Ferruti P, Falciola L, Mussini P. Ferrocene derivatives supported on poly(N-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one) (PVP): Synthesis of new water-soluble electrochemically active probes for biomolecules. J Organomet Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2006.10.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Natori SH, Gomei Y, Higuchi A. Synthesis and performance of amphiphilic copolymers for blood cell separation. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 78:318-26. [PMID: 16470827 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.30490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Three types of amphiphilic copolymers using n-butylmethacrylate (BMA) as a hydrophobic monomer, and each of N,N'-dimethylacrylamide (DMA), N-acryloylmorpholine (AMO), and N-vinylpyrrolidone (VP) as hydrophilic comonomers were synthesized for coating filters used to remove leukocytes. The influence of the amphiphilic property of the resulting filters, which were composed of nonwoven fabrics coated with the above copolymers, on leukocyte removal and platelet permeation through the filters from whole blood was investigated. The platelet permeation ratio through hydrophobic noncoated filters was only 0.2%, because platelets in whole blood adhered easily to the hydrophobic filter material. However, filters coated with poly(AMO-co-BMA) of high AMO content showed a much higher platelet permeation ratio (nearly 90%). Further, the filters coated with poly(DMA-co-BMA) also showed high permeation ratios of platelets (more than 78%) over a broad range of DMA content in the copolymer. On the other hand, the coated filters showed slightly a higher permeation ratio of leukocytes than did the noncoated filters, resulting from the increase in hydrophilicity of the surface of the filters. Moreover, the coating of the amphiphilic copolymers on the surface of the nonwoven fabrics may have affected the pore size of the filters, affecting the permeation ratio of leukocytes more strongly than that of platelets. The coated filters effectively improved platelet permeation through the filters, with a slight increase in the permeation ratio of leukocytes.
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- Shizue Hayashi Natori
- Department of Materials and Life Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Seikei University, 3-3-1 Kichijoji Kitamachi, Musashino, Tokyo 180-8633, Japan.
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Smith LE, Rimmer S, MacNeil S. Examination of the effects of poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone) hydrogels in direct and indirect contact with cells. Biomaterials 2006; 27:2806-12. [PMID: 16426677 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2005] [Accepted: 12/29/2005] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone) (PNVP) has been used in various biomedical applications for many years. This study explores two PNVP hydrogels for their biocompatibility with skin cells and their ability to support the growth of skin cells in direct and indirect contact with the cells. Two crosslinked PNVP's were investigated, one crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) and the other crosslinked with diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate (DEGBAC). The different crosslinkers lead to hydrogels with different mechanical and slightly different biological properties. While neither hydrogel proved to be a suitable substrate for culturing cells (based on fibroblasts and a range of other cells), indirect contact with both showed them to be biocompatible and even stimulatory to fibroblasts. The P(NVP-co-DEGBAC) hydrogel stimulated fibroblast viability more reliably than the P(NVP-co-EGDMA) hydrogel when in indirect contact with cells. This effect was shown to be independent of the presence of foetal calf serum in the culture media, and could not be explained by any hydrogel breakdown products during the course of these experiments. Rather the phenomenon was observed to be the result of a dynamic interaction between the hydrogels and the cells.
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- Louise Elizabeth Smith
- Department of Engineering Materials, The Kroto Institute, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 3JD, UK
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Nguyen TLU, Eagles K, Davis TP, Barner-Kowollik C, Stenzel MH. Investigation of the influence of the architectures of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) polymers made via the reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer/macromolecular design via the interchange of xanthates mechanism on the stabilization of suspension polymerizations. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.21518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Çaykara T, Demirci S, Eroğlu MS, Güven O. Surface properties of binary blend films of poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) and poly(vinyl alcohol) with sodium alginate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.20712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Çaykara T. Solubility Parameters of Cross‐Linked Poly(N‐Vinyl‐2‐pyrrolidone‐co‐crotonic Acid) Copolymers Prepared by γ‐Ray‐Induced Polymerization Technique. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2004. [DOI: 10.1081/ma-120039182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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de Queiroz AAA, França ÉJ, Abraham GA, Roman JS. Drug complexation and physicochemical properties of vinylpyrrolidone-N,N′-dimethylacrylamide copolymers. J Appl Polym Sci 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/app.20552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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