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Lin YC, Liang YJ, Zhang CH, Liu LJ, Lin FH. Characterization and Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin-Loaded Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Interstitial Cystitis Management. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:826. [PMID: 39061895 PMCID: PMC11273629 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress resulting from reactive oxygen species (ROS) is often considered to be the leading cause of interstitial cystitis (IC), which is a chronic inflammatory disease. Antioxidants have been proven to have promising therapeutic effects on IC. In this study, we present an antioxidant intervention for IC by introducing curcumin-loaded cerium oxide nanoparticles (Cur-CONPs). Recognizing oxidative stress as the primary contributor to IC, our research builds on previous work utilizing cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) for their outstanding antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, given the need to effectively relieve acute inflammation, we engineered Cur-CONPs to harness the short-term radical-scavenging antioxidant prowess of curcumin. Through in vitro studies, we demonstrate that the Cur-CONPs exhibit not only robust antioxidant capabilities but also superior anti-inflammatory properties over CONPs alone. Furthermore, in vivo studies validate the therapeutic effects of Cur-CONPs on IC. Mice with IC subjected to the Cur-CONP treatment exhibited improved micturition behaviors, relief from pelvic pain sensitivity, and reduced expression of inflammatory proteins (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, Cox2). These findings suggest that the synergistic antioxidant properties of the Cur-CONPs that combine the sustained antioxidant properties of CONPs and acute anti-inflammatory capabilities of curcumin hold promise as a novel treatment strategy for IC.
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- Yang-Chen Lin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-J.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-J.L.)
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- Yantai Research Institute, Harbin Engineering University, 145 Nantong Street, Nangang District, Harbin 150009, China; (C.-H.Z.); (L.-J.L.)
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- Yantai Research Institute, Harbin Engineering University, 145 Nantong Street, Nangang District, Harbin 150009, China; (C.-H.Z.); (L.-J.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (Y.-C.L.); (Y.-J.L.)
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli 35053, Taiwan
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Iqbal MA, Gohar S, Zhu C, Mayakrishnan G, Kim IS. Eggshell membrane as a novel and green platform for the preparation of highly efficient and reversible curcumin-based colorimetric sensor for the monitoring of chicken freshness. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131089. [PMID: 38521340 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131089] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Herein, for the very first time, we report a paper-like biomass, eggshell membrane (ESM), as a suitable platform for the fabrication of a colorimetric sensor (E-Cot). Green ethanolic extract, curcumin (CUR), was used as a sensing material to coat with the ESM. The present E-Cot effectively changed its color (yellow to red) in the real-time monitoring for chicken spoilage. The E-Cot exhibits barrier properties due to its inherent semi-permeability characteristics. Interestingly, the E-Cot showed a significant change in total color difference value (ΔE, 0 days - 0.0-39.6, after 1 day - 39.6-42.1, after 2 days - 42.1-53.6, after 3 days- 53.6-60.1, and after 4 days - 60.1-66.3, detectable by the naked eye) in the real-time monitoring for chicken freshness. In addition, the present E-Cot smart colorimetric sensor is reversible with a change in pH, and the sensor can be reused. Further, the hydrophobic nature of the E-Cot was confirmed by water contact angle analysis (WCA, contact angle of 101.21 ± 8.39). Good antibacterial, barrier, and optical properties of the present E-Cot were also found. Owing to the advantages such as green, efficient, cost-effective, biodegradable, reusable, sustainable, and simple preparation, we believe that the present E-Cot would be a more attractive candidate.
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- Muhammad Asim Iqbal
- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan; Department of Polymer Engineering, National Textile University, Karachi Campus, 74900 Karachi, Pakistan; School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, 37610 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan; Division of Molecules and Polymers, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan.
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan.
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Yang Q, Zheng F, Chai Q, Li Z, Zhao H, Zhang J, Nishinari K, Zhao M, Cui B. Effect of emulsifiers on the properties of corn starch films incorporated with Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128382. [PMID: 38000598 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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The use of natural and safe ingredients in green food packaging material is a hot research topic. This study investigated the effect of different emulsifiers on starch film properties. Three types of emulsifiers, including Tween 80 as a small-molecule surfactant, sodium caseinate (CAS), whey protein isolate (WPI), and gelatin (GE) as macromolecule emulsifiers, whey protein isolate fibril (WPIF) as a particle emulsifier, were utilized to prepare Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil (ZBO) emulsions. The mechanical, physical, thermal, antibacterial properties, microstructure and essential oil release of starch films were investigated. CAS-ZBO nanoemulsion exhibited the smallest particle size of 198.6 ± 2.2 nm. The film properties changed with different emulsifiers. CAS-ZBO film showed the highest tensile strength value. CAS-ZBO and WPIF-ZBO films exhibited lower water vapor permeability than Tween-ZBO. CAS-ZBO film showed good dispersion of essential oil, the slowest release rate of essential oils in all food simulants, and the best antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes. The films composed of CAS-ZBO nanoemulsion, corn starch, and glycerol are considered more suitable for food packaging. This work indicated that natural macromolecule emulsifiers of CAS and WPIF are expected to be used in green food packaging material to offer better film properties.
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- Qianwen Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China
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- Jinan Quankang Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Jinan 250000, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre at HUT, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Food Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China.
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Sarwar T, Raza ZA, Nazeer MA, Khan A. Synthesis of aminolyzed gelatin-mediated chitosan as pH-responsive drug-carrying porous scaffolds. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128525. [PMID: 38040168 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Bio-based drug delivery devices have gained enormous interest in the biomedical field due to their biocompatible attributes. Extensive research is being conducted on chitosan-based devices for drug delivery applications. Chitosan being hydrophobic under neutral conditions makes it difficult to interact with a polar drug of curcumin. We tended to make it polar through sol-gel synthesis and modification via PEGylation, alkaline hydrolysis, and aminolysis. Such alterations could make the chitosan-based scaffolds porous, hydrophilic, amino-functionalized, and pH-responsive. The ninhydrin assay confirmed that a successful aminolysis occurred, and the chemical interaction among the precursors was explained under infrared spectroscopy. The scanning morphology of the optimum aminolyzed membrane appeared to be porous with an average pore size of 320 ± 20 nm. The aminolyzed chitosan membrane was found thermally stable up to 310 °C, hydrophilic with a water contact angle of 23.4°, moderate flowablity, and porous (97 ± 5 %, w/w) against ethanol. The curcumin-loaded chitosan membrane expressed the UV-protection behavior of 99 %. The curcumin-loading and release phenomena were found pH-responsive. The curcumin release results were evaluated through specific kinetic models. This study could be the first report on the amphiphilic, porous, and swellable drug-loaded gelatin/chitosan membrane with pH-responsive loading and release of curcumin for potential drug delivery applications.
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- Tanzeel Sarwar
- Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan.
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Department of Applied Sciences, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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Han T, Chen W, Zhong Q, Chen W, Xu Y, Wu J, Chen H. Development and Characterization of an Edible Zein/Shellac Composite Film Loaded with Curcumin. Foods 2023; 12:foods12081577. [PMID: 37107372 PMCID: PMC10137614 DOI: 10.3390/foods12081577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The development of functional edible films is promising for the food industry, and improving the water barrier of edible films has been a research challenge in recent years. In this study, curcumin (Cur) was added to zein (Z) and shellac (S) to prepare an edible composite film with a strong water barrier and antioxidant properties. The addition of curcumin significantly reduced the water vapor permeability (WVP), water solubility (WS), and elongation at break (EB), and it clearly improved the tensile strength (TS), water contact angle (WCA), and optical properties of the composite film. The ZS-Cur films were characterized by SEM, FT-IR, XRD, DSC, and TGA; the results indicated that hydrogen bonds were formed among the curcumin, zein, and shellac, which changed the microstructure and improved the thermal stability of the film. A test of curcumin release behavior showed controlled release of curcumin from the film matrix. ZS-Cur films displayed remarkable pH responsiveness, strong antioxidant properties, and inhibitory effects on E. coli. Therefore, the insoluble active food packaging prepared in this study provides a new strategy for the development of functional edible films and also provides a possibility for the application of edible films to extend the shelf life of fresh food.
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- Tao Han
- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
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- HNU-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Road, Haikou 570228, China
- Maritime Academy, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, 18 Qiongshan Road, Haikou 571126, China
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Gaurav A, Lin YS, Tsai CY, Huang JK, Lin CF. Polyvinyl Butyral Polymeric Host Material-Based Fluorescent Thin Films to Achieve Highly Efficient Red and Green Colour Conversion for Advanced Next-Generation Displays. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1009. [PMID: 36985904 PMCID: PMC10057493 DOI: 10.3390/nano13061009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Rare-earth element-free fluorescent materials are eco-friendlier than other traditional fluorescent precursors, such as quantum dots and phosphors. In this study, we explore a simple and facile solution-based technique to prepare fluorescent films, which are highly stable under ordinary room conditions and show hydrophobic behaviour. The proposed hybrid material was designed with hybrid composites that use polyvinyl butyral (PVB) as a host doped with organic dyes. The red and green fluorescent films exhibited quantum yields of 89% and 80%, respectively, and both are very uniform in thickness and water resistant. Additionally, PVB was further compared with another polymeric host, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), to evaluate their binding ability and encapsulation behaviour. Next, the effect of PVB on the optical and chemical properties of the fluorescent materials was studied using UV spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The analysis revealed that no new bond was formed between the host material and fluorescent precursor during the process, with intermolecular forces being present between different molecules. Moreover, the thickness of the fluorescent film and quantum yield relation were evaluated. Finally, the hydrophobic nature, strong binding ability, and optical enhancement by PVB provide a powerful tool for fabricating a highly efficient fluorescent film with enhanced stability in an external environment based on its promising encapsulation properties. These efficient fluorescent films have a bright potential in colour conversion for next-generation display applications.
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- Ashish Gaurav
- Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Electronics Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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Turmeric Herb Extract-Incorporated Biopolymer Dressings with Beneficial Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties for Wound Healing. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051090. [PMID: 36904331 PMCID: PMC10007553 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Bacterial infection and inflammation caused by excess oxidative stress are serious challenges in chronic wound healing. The aim of this work is to investigate a wound dressing based on natural- and biowaste-derived biopolymers loaded with an herb extract that demonstrates antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities without using additional synthetic drugs. Turmeric extract-loaded carboxymethyl cellulose/silk sericin dressings were produced by esterification crosslinking with citric acid followed by freeze-drying to achieve an interconnected porous structure, sufficient mechanical properties, and hydrogel formation in situ in contact with an aqueous solution. The dressings exhibited inhibitory effects on the growth of bacterial strains that were related to the controlled release of the turmeric extract. The dressings provided antioxidant activity as a result of the radical scavenging effect on DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP radicals. To confirm their anti-inflammatory effects, the inhibition of nitric oxide production in activated RAW 264.7 macrophages was investigated. The findings suggested that the dressings could be a potential candidate for wound healing.
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Sorasitthiyanukarn FN, Muangnoi C, Gomez CB, Suksamrarn A, Rojsitthisak P, Rojsitthisak P. Potential Oral Anticancer Therapeutic Agents of Hexahydrocurcumin-Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles against MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020472. [PMID: 36839794 PMCID: PMC9959490 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Hexahydrocurcumin-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (HHC-CS-NPs) were formulated by oil-in-water emulsification and ionotropic gelation and optimized using the Box-Behnken design. The particle size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency of the optimized HHC-CS-NPs were 256 ± 14 nm, 27.3 ± 0.7 mV, and 90.6 ± 1.7%, respectively. The TEM analysis showed a spherical shape and a dense structure with a narrow size distribution. The FT-IR analysis indicated no chemical interaction between the excipients and the drugs in the nanoparticles, but the existence of the drugs was molecularly dispersed in the nanoparticle matrices. The drug release profile showed a preliminary burst release followed by a sustained release under simulated gastrointestinal (GI) and physiological conditions. A stability study suggested that the HHC-CS-NPs were stable under UV light, simulated GI, and body fluids. The in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability of the HHC-CS-NPs were 2.2 and 6.1 times higher than those of the HHC solution, respectively. The in vitro evaluation of the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects of the optimized HHC-CS-NPs demonstrated that the CS-NPs significantly improved the biological activities of HHC in radical scavenging, hemolysis protection activity, anti-protein denaturation, and cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Western blot analysis showed that the apoptotic protein expression of Bax, cytochrome C, caspase-3, and caspase-9, were significantly up-regulated, whereas the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 expression was down-regulated in the HHC-CS-NP-treated cells. Our findings suggest that the optimized HHC-CS-NPs can be further developed as an efficient oral treatment for breast cancer.
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- Feuangthit N. Sorasitthiyanukarn
- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellent in Natural Products for Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1000, Metro Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellent in Natural Products for Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +662-218-4221; Fax: +662-611-7586
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- Center of Excellent in Natural Products for Ageing and Chronic Diseases, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Chitosan nanocomposite film incorporating Nigella sativa oil, Azadirachta indica leaves’ extract, and silver nanoparticles. E-POLYMERS 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2022-8083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nanocomposite films have been prepared from chitosan, cinnamaldehyde, Nigella sativa or blackseed oil, and silver nanoparticles (NPs) biosynthesized in Azadirachta indica or neem leaves’ extract. The methodology involved simple blending of components through “green chemistry” route. The films obtained were soft and foldable. The morphology by scanning electron microscopy confirmed the inclusion of NPs in the films. Microbial penetration study demonstrated that the films offered good resistance to secondary bacterial infection. The antibacterial study against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) and E. coli (ATCC 25922) indicated moderate antibacterial behavior of the films. The swelling behavior in water, phosphate buffer saline, and simulated wound fluid was found to be appropriate for use as wound dressings. The films were biodegradable in soil and showed good thermal stability up to 200°C.
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Xiao S, Zhao Y, Jin S, He Z, Duan G, Gu H, Xu H, Cao X, Ma C, Wu J. Regenerable bacterial killing–releasing ultrathin smart hydrogel surfaces modified with zwitterionic polymer brushes. E-POLYMERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/epoly-2022-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Building long-lasting antimicrobial and clean surfaces is one of the most effective strategies to inhibit bacterial infection, but obtaining an ideal smart surface with highly efficient, controllable, and regenerative properties still encounters many challenges. Herein, we fabricate an ultrathin brush–hydrogel hybrid coating (PSBMA-P(HEAA-co-METAC)) by integrating antifouling polyzwitterionic (PSBMA) brushes and antimicrobial polycationic (P(HEAA-co-METAC)) hydrogels. The smart bacterial killing–releasing properties can be achieved independently by the opposite volume and conformation changes between the swelling (shrinking) of P(HEAA-co-METAC) hydrogel layer and the shrinking (swelling) of PSBMA brushes. The friction test reveals that both METAC and SBMA components support great lubrication. By tuning the initial organosilane (BrTMOS:KH570) ratios, the prepared PSBMA-P(HEAA-co-METAC) coating exhibits different antibacterial abilities from single “capturing–killing” to versatile “capturing–killing–releasing.” Most importantly, 99% of the bacterial-releasing rate can be easily achieved via 0.5 M NaCl treatment. This smart surface not only possesses long-lasting antibacterial performance, only ∼1.09 × 105 cell·cm−2 bacterial residue even after 72 h exposure to bacteria solutions, but also can be regenerated and triggered between water and salt solution multiple times. This work provides a new way to fabricate antibacterial smart hydrogel coatings with bacterial “killing–releasing” functions and shows great potential for biomedical applications.
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- Shengwei Xiao
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , 210037 , China
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- Zhejiang Benli Technology Co., LTD , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- Zhejiang Benli Technology Co., LTD , Taizhou 318000 , Zhejiang , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University , Haikou 570228 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University , Haikou 570228 , China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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Development of PVA/Chitosan-g-Poly (N-vinyl imidazole)/TiO2/curcumin nanofibers as high-performance wound dressing. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 296:119956. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nikpour S, Ansari-Asl Z, Sedaghat T, Hoveizi E. Curcumin-loaded Fe-MOF/PDMS porous scaffold: fabrication, characterization, and biocompatibility assessment. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Boscariol R, Oliveira JM, Baldo DA, Balcão VM, M. D. C. Vila M. Transdermal permeation of curcumin promoted by choline geranate ionic liquid: potential for the treatment of skin diseases. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 30:382-397. [PMID: 35527836 PMCID: PMC9068761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The transdermal permeation of curcumin aided by choline and geranic acid ionic liquid (CAGE-IL) was addressed as a potential treatment for skin diseases. An in-depth analysis of the effect of CAGE-IL concentration in the enhancement of transdermal permeation of curcumin was performed, and the results were modelled via nonlinear regression analysis. The results obtained showed that a low percentage of CAGE-IL (viz. 2.0%, w/w) was effective in disrupting the skin structure in a transient fashion, facilitating the passage of curcumin dissolved in it.
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Raduly FM, Rădiţoiu V, Rădiţoiu A, Frone AN, Nicolae CA, Purcar V, Ispas G, Constantin M, Răut I. Modeling the Properties of Curcumin Derivatives in Relation to the Architecture of the Siloxane Host Matrices. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 15:267. [PMID: 35009413 PMCID: PMC8745949 DOI: 10.3390/ma15010267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Research in the field of natural dyes has constantly focused on methods of conditioning curcumin and diversifying their fields of use. In this study, hybrid materials were obtained from modified silica structures, as host matrices, in which curcumin dyes were embedded. The influence of the silica network structure on the optical properties and the antimicrobial activity of the hybrid materials was monitored. By modifying the ratio between phenyltriethoxysilane:diphenyldimethoxysilane (PTES:DPDMES), it was possible to evaluate the influence the organosilane network modifiers had on the morphostructural characteristics of nanocomposites. The nanosols were obtained by the sol-gel method, in acid catalysis. The nanocomposites obtained were deposited as films on a glass support and showed a transmittance value (T measured at 550 nm) of around 90% and reflectance of about 11%, comparable to the properties of the uncovered support. For the coatings deposited on PET (polyethylene terephthalate) films, these properties remained at average values of T550 = 85% and R550 = 11% without significantly modifying the optical properties of the support. The sequestration of the dye in silica networks reduced the antimicrobial activity of the nanocomposites obtained, by comparison to native dyes. Tests performed on Candida albicans fungi showed good results for the two curcumin derivatives embedded in silica networks (11-18 mm) by using the spot inoculation method; in comparison, the alcoholic dye solution has a spot diameter of 20-23 mm. In addition, hybrids with the CA derivative were the most effective (halo diameter of 17-18 mm) in inhibiting the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, compared to the curcumin derivative in alcoholic solution (halo diameter of 21 mm). The results of the study showed that the presence of 20-40% by weight DPDMES in the composition of nanosols is the optimal range for obtaining hybrid films that host curcumin derivatives, with potential uses in the field of optical films or bioactive coatings.
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- Florentina Monica Raduly
- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Titu Maiorescu University, Bd. Gh. Sincai, No.16, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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- Laboratory of Functional Dyes and Related Materials, National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 6th District, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (F.M.R.); (V.R.); (A.N.F.); (C.A.N.); (V.P.); (G.I.); (M.C.); (I.R.)
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Łopusiewicz Ł, Macieja S, Bartkowiak A, El Fray M. Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, and Antioxidant Activity of Functional Poly(Butylene Succinate) Films Modified with Curcumin and Carvacrol. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:7882. [PMID: 34947476 PMCID: PMC8704623 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The use of food industry waste as bioactive compounds in the modification of biodegradable films as food packaging remains a major challenge. This study describes the preparation and bioactivity characterization of poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)-based films with the addition of the bioactive compounds curcumin (CUR) and carvacrol (CAR). Films based on PBS modified with curcumin and carvacrol at different concentration variations (0%/0.1%/1%) were prepared by solvent casting method. The antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm properties were investigated against bacteria (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus) and fungi (Candida albicans). As a result of the modification, the films exhibited free radicals scavenging (DPPH up to 91.47% and ABTS up to 99.21%), as well as antimicrobial (6 log, 4 log, and 2 log reductions for E. coli, S. aureus, and C. albicans, respectively, for samples modified with 1% CUR and 1% CAR) activity. Moreover, antibiofilm activity of modified materials was observed (8.22-87.91% reduction of biofilm, depending on bioactive compounds concentration). PBS films modified with curcumin and carvacrol with observed bifunctional properties have many potential applications as active packaging.
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- Łukasz Łopusiewicz
- Center of Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Janickiego 35, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland; (S.M.); (A.B.)
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- Center of Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Janickiego 35, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland; (S.M.); (A.B.)
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- Center of Bioimmobilisation and Innovative Packaging Materials, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Janickiego 35, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland; (S.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Al. Piastów 45, 71-311 Szczecin, Poland;
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Zhang J, Xiao C, Zhang X, Lin Y, Yang H, Zhang YS, Ding J. An oxidative stress-responsive electrospun polyester membrane capable of releasing anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents for postoperative anti-adhesion. J Control Release 2021; 335:359-368. [PMID: 33895199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Peritendinous adhesion, secondary to the repair surgery of tendon rupture or injury, is one of the most common causes of reoperation, owing to the proliferation of fibrous tissue and excessive collagen synthesis caused by the residing inflammatory cells. In this study, a smart oxidative stress-responsive electrospun polyester membrane (EPM) was fabricated as both physical barrier and reservoir of curcumin/celecoxib (CUR/CEL) to prevent peritendinous adhesion. The multicomponent EPM was designed to release the encapsulated drugs in response to oxidative stress of the local microenvironment induced by inflammation. Specifically, sulfides in the EPM were able to react with reactive oxygen species (ROS) and become hydrophilic sulfoxide or sulfone to accelerate the release rate of drugs and regulate oxidative stress level in the inflammatory site intelligently. The oxidation-sensitive multicomponent EPM loaded with CUR and CEL was tested for anti-adhesion capacity in vitro and in vivo. An excellent ROS-sensitive degradation behavior and good cytocompatibility with cell viability of above 85% were presented with the fabricated EPM. The CUR- or CEL-loaded EPM possessed a better anti-adhesion ability compared with EPM without the drugs. Nevertheless, they were inferior to the EPM simultaneously loaded with both drugs, where the adhesion rate and fibrous adhesion number in the EPM+CUR/CEL group were close to extremely low values of about zero, demonstrating that CUR and CEL could synergistically prevent peritendinous adhesion. More interestingly, the multicomponent EPM was able to react with the local oxidative stress, leading to a smart and sustained behavior of releasing approximately 80% of the drug within 20 days. Overall, the smart multicomponent EPM offers a promising barrier strategy to prevent peritendinous adhesion.
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- Jin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou 350108, PR China.
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, PR China.
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