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Chi M, Gu L, Zhang L, Lin J, Xu Q, Jiang N, Wang Y, Qi Y, Diao W, Yi W, Zhao G, Li C. Pentoxifylline treats Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis by reducing fungal burden and suppressing corneal inflammation. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 945:175607. [PMID: 36822458 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Fungal keratitis (FK) is a blinding ocular disease, which mainly results from fungal damage and excessive inflammation. Pentoxifylline, a kind of methylxanthine, has been discovered to have anti-inflammatory properties in various infectious diseases, hinting a potential therapeutic effect on treating corneal fungal infection. Whereas, the therapeutic impact of pentoxifylline on fungal keratitis is still uncertain. This study investigated the antifungal capability against Aspergillus fumigatus and the anti-inflammatory role of pentoxifylline by activating nuclear factor, erythroid 2 like 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase1 (HO1) pathway in the process of FK. In our research, we demonstrated that pentoxifylline could effectively inhibit fungal growth and inflammatory reaction. Pentoxifylline reduced the production of pro-inflammatory factors by stimulating the Nrf2/HO1 pathway. Although there was no statistical difference between the curative efficacy of pentoxifylline and natamycin application to FK, pentoxifylline could promote corneal epithelial repair and was less toxicity to the ocular surface than natamycin. In conclusion, pentoxifylline performs antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects by lessening the fungus burden and activating the Nrf2/HO1 pathway, hinting that it has the potential to be a new therapeutic medication for Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis.
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- Menghui Chi
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266003, China.
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Moreira VM, Leite JMDS, Medeiros KDA, Assis KMAD, Borges JC, Santana LMB, Moreira LMCDC, Alves LP, Oliveira TKBD, Silveira JWDSD, Silva DTCD, Damasceno BPGDL. Pentoxifylline/Chitosan Films on Wound Healing: In Vitro/In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041122. [PMID: 37111607 PMCID: PMC10143649 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to develop films of chitosan (CSF) associated with pentoxifylline (PTX) for healing cutaneous wounds. These films were prepared at two concentrations, F1 (2.0 mg/mL) and F2 (4.0 mg/mL), and the interactions between the materials, structural characteristics, in vitro release, and morphometric aspects of skin wounds in vivo were evaluated. The formation of the CSF film with acetic acid modifies the polymeric structure, and the PTX demonstrates interaction with the CSF, in a semi-crystalline structure, for all concentrations. The release for all films was proportional to the concentration, with two phases: a fast one of ≤2 h and a slow one of >2 h, releasing 82.72 and 88.46% of the drug after 72 h, being governed by the Fickian diffusion mechanism. The wounds of the mice demonstrate a reduction of up to 60% in the area on day 2 for F2 when compared to CSF, F1, and positive control, and this characteristic of faster healing speed for F2 continues until the ninth day with wound reduction of 85%, 82%, and 90% for CSF, F1, and F2, respectively. Therefore, the combination of CSF and PTX is effective in their formation and incorporation, demonstrating that a higher concentration of PTX accelerates skin-wound reduction.
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- Vandiara Martins Moreira
- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Graduate Program fo Pharmaceutical Science (PPGCF), State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratory of Development and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Products (LDCPF), Department of Pharmacy, UEPB, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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Acceleration of Wound Healing in Rats by Modified Lignocellulose Based Sponge Containing Pentoxifylline Loaded Lecithin/Chitosan Nanoparticles. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100658. [PMID: 36286159 PMCID: PMC9601342 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Dressing wounds accelerates the re-epithelialization process and changes the inflammatory environment towards healing. In the current study, a lignocellulose sponge containing pentoxifylline (PTX)-loaded lecithin/chitosan nanoparticles (LCNs) was developed to enhance the wound healing rate. Lecithin/chitosan nanoparticles were obtained by the solvent-injection method and characterized in terms of morphology, particle size distribution, and zeta potential. The lignocellulose hydrogels were functionalized through oxidation/amination and freeze-dried to obtain sponges. The prepared sponge was then loaded with LCNs/PTX to control drug release. The nanoparticle containing sponges were characterized using FTIR and SEM analysis. The drug release study from both nanoparticles and sponges was performed in PBS at 37 °C at different time points. The results demonstrated that PTX has sustained release from lignocellulose hydrogels. The wound healing was examined using a standard rat model. The results exhibited that PTX loaded hydrogels could achieve significantly accelerated and enhanced healing compared to the drug free hydrogels and the normal saline treatment. Histological examination of the healed skin confirmed the visual observations. Overall speaking, the in vivo assessment of the developed sponge asserts its suitability as wound dressing for treatment of chronic skin wounds.
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Shahravi Z, Mehdikhani M, Amirkhani MA, Mollapour Sisakht M, Farsaei S. Multifunctional electrospun polyvinyl alcohol/gellan gum/polycaprolactone nanofibrous membrane containing pentoxifylline to accelerate wound healing. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04446-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhao H, Kong L, Shen J, Ma Y, Wu Z, Li H, He Y. Tetrandrine inhibits the occurrence and development of frozen shoulder by inhibiting inflammation, angiogenesis, and fibrosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 140:111700. [PMID: 34044279 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Frozen shoulders (FS) is a major clinical concern, where chronic synovial inflammation, abnormal angiogenesis, and fibrosis represent the critical pathologies in the glenohumeral capsule. However, no pharmacotherapy has been introduced to treat this pathology. Tetrandrine (TET) has been proposed as a treatment for many diseases due to its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anti-fibrotic effects. PURPOSE To study the anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anti-fibrotic effects of TET on FS, and identify whether TET can prevent the development of FS in rats. STUDY DESIGN A controlled laboratory study. METHODS Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into control, TET, and FS groups. The TET group was intraperitoneally injected with TET every 2 days. TET and saline treatment were started on the day of FS surgery. After 8 weeks, the animals were sacrificed, and samples were collected for X-ray examination, glenohumeral range of motion (ROM) evaluation, histology and immunohistochemistry analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation, and profibrogenic factors as well as proinflammatory cytokines measurements. RESULTS No significant difference in shoulder ROM was observed between the TET and control groups, but a significant difference was noted between these groups and the FS group (P < 0.01). Immunohistochemical staining showed no abnormal angiogenesis or fibrosis in the TET group or the control group. However, significant angiogenesis, collagen remodeling, and fibrosis were observed in the FS group, and the expression and proportion of type I and type III collagen in the FS group were significantly higher than those in the TET group or the control group (P < 0.01). TEM observation showed that TET protected the ultrastructure of collagen fibrous reticular arrangement of the articular capsule and prevented the formation of scar-like fibrotic structures, which are unique to FS. The significantly increased expression of Smad7 and the suppressed expression of Smad 2 in the TET group compared with that of the FS group indicated that TET also significantly inhibited the TGF-β1 intracellular signal pathway. The expression of profibrogenic factors and proinflammatory cytokines in the TET group and the control group was significantly lower than that in the TET group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The results demonstrated that TET protected the normal reticular structure of the capsule during the freezing period and prevented the development of FS by inhibiting inflammation, angiogenesis, and fibrosis in a rat FS model. CLINICAL RELEVANCE TET may be a safe and effective clinical medication for preventing and treating FS.
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- Huakun Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai 200030, China; Chemical and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Amini A, Soleimani H, Rezaei F, Ghoreishi SK, Chien S, Bayat M. The Combined Effect of Photobiomodulation and Curcumin on Acute Skin Wound Healing in Rats. J Lasers Med Sci 2021; 12:e9. [PMID: 34084735 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2021.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Introduction: Abnormal wound repair is a cause for considerable expense, as well as patient morbidity and mortality. Here, we investigated the combined impact of photobiomodulation (PBM) and curcumin on a rat experimental model of an acute skin wound. Methods: A round full-thickness wound was created on the back of each rat. We divided the rats into the following four groups. Group one was the control group. Group two received pulse wave (PW) PBM at a dose of 890 nm, 80 Hz, and 0.2 J/cm2. Group 3 received 40 mg/kg curcumin by gastric gavage and group 4 were treated with PWPBM + curcumin. We measured the wound area on days 4, 7, and 15, and performed microbiological and tensiometric examinations. Results: There was markedly improved wound contraction in the curcumin (7.5 ± 0.57; P =0.000), PBM (8.5 ± 1.2; P =0.000), and PBM + curcumin (14.5 ± 4.3; P =0.002) groups relative to the control group (25 ± 6). PBM (100 ± 7.3; P =0.005), and PBM + curcumin (98 ± 6; P =0.005) groups meaningfully improved tensile strength relative to the control group (61 ± 8.2). On day 15, the PBM (10 ± 5; P =0.000), curcumin (14 ± 4.5, P =0.000), and PBM + curcumin (27.3 ± 8.3; P =0.000) groups meaningfully decreased microbial flora relative to the control group (95 ± 6). Conclusion: We concluded that the PBM and PBM + curcumin groups meaningfully accelerated wound healing of the acute skin wound in the rats. The results of the PBM group were statistically more effective than the curcumin alone and PBM + curcumin-treated groups.
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- Abdollah Amini
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Price Institute of Surgical Research, University of Louisville and Noveratech LLC of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Price Institute of Surgical Research, University of Louisville and Noveratech LLC of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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Tazehjani DAJ, Farahpour MR, Hamishehkar H. Effectiveness of topical caraway essential oil loaded into nanostructured lipid carrier as a promising platform for the treatment of infected wounds. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Aghajani A, Kazemi T, Enayatifard R, Amiri FT, Narenji M. Investigating the skin penetration and wound healing properties of niosomal pentoxifylline cream. Eur J Pharm Sci 2020; 151:105434. [PMID: 32590122 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wounds are defined as any injuries to the skin. Wounds can cause great inconvenience and health problems for the patients depending on the healing time and severity. This makes wound healing and the strategies to treat a wound or reduce their treatment time, an important concern in health care systems. Pentoxifylline (PTX) has been reported to facilitate the wound healing in systemic administration. Different cellular and immunological mechanisms have been reported and suggested regarding the promising effects of PTX. On the other hand, the topical application of PTX seems to improve its therapeutic efficiency by localizing the drug on the wound site. In this study, PTX-niosomes were prepared and characterized. Niosomes with Zavg of 150, 200, and 300 nm were incorporated into the base cold cream. In-vitro release of PTX from these formulations was obtained between 70 -100%. Ex-vivo penetration/retention studies showed that niosomal formulations (F6 and F7) increased penetration of PTX by 1.8 and 1.2 times, respectively in comparison with the PTX-conventional cream. Retention of PTX from both niosomal creams was about 2 times higher than the PTX-conventional cream. In -vivo studies on the full-thickness wound in BALB/c mice showed that PTX-niosomal creams shortened the duration of wound healing by two days compared to control groups (PTX-conventional cream, base cream, and no treatment). The final wound size in the niosomal cream-treated group was also significantly smaller than the control groups. Histological analysis of the wounds confirmed the results of in-vivo studies.
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- Ali Aghajani
- Ramsar Campus, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Ramsar, Iran
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- Ramsar Campus, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Ramsar, Iran
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- Department of pharmaceutics, Faculty of pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Molecular and Cell Biology Research, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Ramsar Campus, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Ramsar, Iran; Department of pharmaceutics, Faculty of pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Liu Y, Xiao X, Ji L, Xie L, Wu S, Liu Z. Camellia cake extracts reduce burn injury through suppressing inflammatory responses and enhancing collagen synthesis. Food Nutr Res 2020; 64:3782. [PMID: 32425739 DOI: 10.29219/fnr.v64.3782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Burn injury accidents happen in our daily life, and the burn mortality is especially high in the low-to-middle-income countries. Camellia cake extracts (CCEs) are compound extracts from Camellia cake, and the major ingredients in CCEs may have antimicrobial, anti-oxidative, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the effects of CCEs on burn inflammation and injury remain unknown. Objective This study is to investigate the effects of CCEs in burn injury and explore its mechanism. Design First, CCEs were identified to mainly contain camelliaside A and B using Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (UHPLC-TOF-MS) method. Second, the CCEs' effect on burn was tested. Burn was induced by boiling water in mice, and then CCEs (30, 50, and 100 mg/mL) were applied on the damaged skin at 3, 7, and 14 days after burn induction. Results The results showed that CCEs protected the skin from burn-induced inflammation and enhanced the wound healing in a dose-dependent manner. CCEs decreased the expression levels of various cytokines including IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, MCP-1, TGF-β, and IL-10, as well as inflammatory related factors iNOS. Moreover, CCEs increased the levels of collagens, including the mRNA of COLα-1 and COL-3, and inhibited the mRNA of MMP-1 and TIMP-1, and increased the collagen staining. CCEs also reversed the impairment of activity levels of anti-oxidative enzymes. Furthermore, CCEs suppressed the gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in LPS-stimulated human skin keratinocyte, possibly through inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway. In addition, toxicological safety experiments on CCEs showed that the oral median lethal dose (LD50) was 2,000 mg/kg, the percutaneous LD50 was greater than 2,000 mg/kg, and CCEs did not cause gene mutation. Conclusion CCEs exert a potent anti-inflammatory effect against burn damage in mice. And toxicological safety experiments suggest that CCEs are safe for usage.
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- Yuxia Liu
- Center for Immunology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.,Department of Gynaecology, Huiyang SanHe Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Basic Medicine-Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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- School of Basic Medicine-Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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- Center for Immunology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.,School of Basic Medicine-Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, 341000, China
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Kitanaka N, Nakano R, Sakai M, Kitanaka T, Namba S, Konno T, Nakayama T, Sugiya H. ERK1/ATF-2 signaling axis contributes to interleukin-1β-induced MMP-3 expression in dermal fibroblasts. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0222869. [PMID: 31536594 PMCID: PMC6752866 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a pivotal role in tissue remodeling by degrading the extracellular matrix (ECM) components. This mechanism is implicated in a variety of physiological and pathological cellular processes including wound healing. One of the key proteins involved in this process is the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β, which induces the expression of MMP-3 mRNA and the secretion of MMP-3 protein by dermal fibroblasts. In this study, we first investigated the contribution of activating transcription factor 2 (ATF-2) to IL-1β-induced MMP-3 expression in dermal fibroblasts. Our results showed that in cells transfected with ATF-2 siRNA or treated with the ATF-2 inhibitor SBI-0087702, IL-1β-induced MMP-3 mRNA expression was reduced. We also demonstrated that IL-1β stimulates the phosphorylation of ATF-2. These observations suggest that ATF-2 plays an important role in IL-1β-induced MMP-3 expression. Next, we investigated the role of MAPK signaling in ATF-2 activation. In cells treated with the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) inhibitor FR180240, as well as in cells transfected with ERK1 and ERK2 siRNAs, IL-1β-induced MMP-3 mRNA expression was reduced. In addition, we showed that IL-1β induced the phosphorylation of ERK1/2. These observations suggest that ERK1 and ERK2 are involved in IL-1β-induced MMP-3 expression. However, ERK1 and ERK2 do seem to play different roles. While the ERK inhibitor FR180204 inhibited IL-1β-induced ATF-2 phosphorylation, only in cells transfected with ERK1 siRNA, but not ERK2 siRNA, IL-1β-induced ATF-2 phosphorylation was reduced. These findings suggest that the ERK1/ATF-2 signaling axis contributes to IL-1β-induced MMP-3 expression in dermal fibroblasts.
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- Nanako Kitanaka
- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
- Laboratory for Cellular Function Conversion Technology, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratories of Veterinary Biochemistry, 3 Veterinary Internal Medicine, and 4Veterinary Radiotherapy, Nihon University College of Bioresource Sciences, Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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Eslahi A, Shirazi M, Khoshnood O, Noorafshan A, Karbalay-Doust S. Comparison of the effects of pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan on cavernous bodies after penile fracture in rats: a stereological study. Int J Impot Res 2019; 32:338-344. [PMID: 31427793 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-019-0175-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Penile fracture (PF) is described as a rupture and fibrosis of the cavernous bodies. This study aimed to collect quantitative data on the impacts of pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan on cavernous body structure after PF. The rats were divided into six groups. The control group received anesthesia and incision without actual PF. The other groups (second to sixth) underwent PF induction in addition to administration of distilled water, pentoxifylline (200 mg/kg/day), simvastatin (40 mg/kg/day), tamoxifen (10 mg/kg/day), and losartan (20 mg/kg/day) for 8 weeks. The volumes of cavernous bodies, collagen bundles, and vessels and number of fibroblasts were increased significantly in the PF group in comparison to the control rats (p < 0.01), indicating a fibrotic process. Moreover, the mean volume of the cavernous bodies decreased in the groups with PF that received pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, or losartan when compared with the PF group. However, the volumes of the collagen bundles and vessels as well as the population of fibroblasts remained at the control level or even lower in PF plus pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan groups. This indicated the anti-fibrotic effects of the four drugs. It can be concluded that pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan could reduce fibrosis activities by minimizing the formation of collagen bundles and vessels as well as decreasing the population of fibroblasts 8 weeks after PF. Yet, losartan brought about a better outcome compared with the other chemicals.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. .,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Han N, Jia L, Su Y, Du J, Guo L, Luo Z, Liu Y. Lactobacillus reuteri extracts promoted wound healing via PI3K/AKT/β-catenin/TGFβ1 pathway. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:243. [PMID: 31391121 PMCID: PMC6686392 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1324-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The balance of oral microbiomes is crucial to maintain oral health. Microecological imbalance can impair the function of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and lead to delay wound healing. Probiotics is a promising prevention approach for the treatment of oral inflammatory diseases caused by a bacterial infection. However, the effect of probiotics on oral MSCs and wound healing is unclear. In the present study, we used one type of probiotics Lactobacillus reuteri extracts to determine whether bacterial extracts could regulate the functions of gingiva MSCs (GMSCs) and promote wound healing. METHODS Lactobacillus reuteri was prepared with bacterial extracts using ultrasonic crushing apparatus. The effects of Lactobacillus reuteri extracts on GMSCs were tested using the cell scratch migration, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, alizarin red staining, cell counting kit-8, real-time PCR, and western blot assays. To investigate the role of Lactobacillus reuteri extracts in the wound in mice, the wound position of bilateral mesial gingival of the maxillary first molar was established, the wound area with a size of 1 mm × 2 mm and the full thickness gingiva was removed. Mice with wound were randomly distributed to two groups: injection of 0.9% NaCl (NS group) or injection of 50 μg/ml bacterial extracts. RESULTS We discovered that 50 μg/ml Lactobacillus reuteri extracts increased the capacities of migration, expression of stem cell markers, osteogenic differentiation, and proliferation of GMSCs. In addition, local injection of 50 μg/ml bacterial extracts could promote wound-healing process in mice models. Mechanistically, we found that Lactobacillus reuteri extracts accelerated the process of wound healing via PI3K/AKT/β-catenin/TGFβ1 pathway. CONCLUSIONS These data showed that Lactobacillus reuteri extracts could activate the potentials of GMSCs, thus promote wound healing. Our discovery provided the insight of the underlying mechanism activating functions of MSCs and identified Lactobacillus reuteri extracts as a potential therapeutic strategy for accelerating oral wound and potential application in the future dental clinic.
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- Nannan Han
- Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration and Immunology and Department of Periodontics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li No.4, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration and Immunology and Department of Periodontics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li No.4, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration and Immunology and Department of Periodontics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li No.4, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration and Immunology and Department of Periodontics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li No.4, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration and Immunology and Department of Periodontics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Tian Tan Xi Li No.4, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China.
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Steimer T, Bauer A, Kienzle E, Mueller RS. Canine symmetrical lupoid onychomadesis in bearded collies. Vet Dermatol 2019; 30:411-e124. [PMID: 31328335 DOI: 10.1111/vde.12779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Symmetrical lupoid onychomadesis (SLO) is a disease not infrequently seen in bearded collie dogs in Germany. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare historical and clinical data, as well as the mineral content of the hair and claws of bearded collies with SLO with that of normal control dogs. ANIMALS Twenty-eight affected bearded collie dogs and 39 control dogs. METHODS AND MATERIALS Owners completed an extensive questionnaire regarding upbringing, environmental conditions and diets. Claw specimens were obtained by claw trimming or gathering lost claws; hairs were obtained by plucking samples from several areas of the body; samples were converted to ash and evaluated in an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. RESULTS Clinical signs in affected dogs eventually involved all claws on all paws. In twelve dogs recurrence of onychomadesis was observed. There was no relevant association between gender, housing, diet and health management, physical stress and the development of SLO with exception of the age at which more intense exercise began. The most commonly used treatment combination was fatty acids, pentoxifylline and tetracycline; improvement occurred in 17 animals. Calcium, sodium and phosphorus concentrations were higher in the claws of affected dogs, whereas zinc concentrations were lower. The mineral content of hair samples of the affected dogs was not significantly different than controls. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Symmetrical lupoid onychomadesis in bearded collies is clinically similar to what has been described in other breeds with regard to clinical signs and response to treatment. Early strenuous activity may increase the risk for disease occurrence in this breed.
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- Tanja Steimer
- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, LMU Munich, Veterinaerstrasse 13, 80539, Munich, Germany
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- Statistical Consulting Unit StaBLab, Department of Statistics, LMU Munich, Akademiestrasse 1, 80799, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Animal Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, Schoenleutnerstrasse 8, 85764, Oberschleißheim, Germany
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- Small Animal Medicine Clinic, Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, LMU Munich, Veterinaerstrasse 13, 80539, Munich, Germany
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Park U, Lee MS, Jeon J, Lee S, Hwang MP, Wang Y, Yang HS, Kim K. Coacervate-mediated exogenous growth factor delivery for scarless skin regeneration. Acta Biomater 2019; 90:179-191. [PMID: 30936036 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Although there are numerous medical applications to recover damaged skin tissue, scarless wound healing is being extensively investigated to provide a better therapeutic outcome. The exogenous delivery of therapeutic growth factors (GFs) is one of the engineering strategies for skin regeneration. This study presents an exogenous GF delivery platform developed using coacervates (Coa), a tertiary complex of poly(ethylene argininyl aspartate diglyceride) (PEAD) polycation, heparin, and cargo GFs (i.e., transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGF-β3) and interleukin 10 (IL-10)). Coa encompasses the advantage of high biocompatibility, facile preparation, protection of cargo GFs, and sustained GF release. We therefore speculated that coacervate-mediated dual delivery of TGF-β3/IL-10 would exhibit synergistic effects for the reduction of scar formation during physiological wound healing. Our results indicate that the exogenous administration of dual GF via Coa enhances the proliferation and migration of skin-related cells. Gene expression profiles using RT-PCR revealed up-regulation of ECM formation at early stage of wound healing and down-regulation of scar-related genes at later stages. Furthermore, direct injection of the dual GF Coa into the edges of damaged skin in a rat skin wound defect model demonstrated accelerated wound closure and skin regeneration after 3 weeks. Histological evaluation and immunohistochemical staining also revealed enhanced formation of the epidermal layer along with facilitated angiogenesis following dual GF Coa delivery. Based on these results, we conclude that polycation-mediated Coa fabrication and exogenous dual GF delivery via the Coa platform effectively augments both the quantity and quality of regenerated skin tissues without scar formation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This study was conducted to develop a simple administration platform for scarless skin regeneration using polycation-based coacervates with dual GFs. Both in vitro and in vivo studies were performed to confirm the therapeutic efficacy of this platform toward scarless wound healing. Our results demonstrate that the platform developed by us enhances the proliferation and migration of skin-related cells. Sequential modulation in various gene expression profiles suggests a balanced collagen-remodeling process by dual GFs. Furthermore, in vivo histological evaluation demonstrates that our technique enhances clear epidermis formation with less scab and thicker woven structure of collagen bundle, similar to that of a normal tissue. We propose that simple administration of dual GFs with Coa has the potential to be applied as a clinical approach for fundamental scarless skin regeneration.
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- Uiseon Park
- Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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The effects of pentoxifylline adminstration on fracture healing in a postmenopausal osteoporotic rat model. Lab Anim Res 2017; 33:15-23. [PMID: 28400835 PMCID: PMC5385278 DOI: 10.5625/lar.2017.33.1.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Previous studies report positive effects of pentoxifylline (PTX) alone or in combination with other drugs on some pathologic bone diseases as well as an ability to accelerate osteogensis and fracture healing in both animal models and human patients. The aim of this present study was to evaluate the effects of PTX administration on Hounsfield unit and bone strength at catabolic response (bone resorbing) of a fracture in an experimental rat model of ovariectomy induced osteoporosis (OVX-D). Thirty adult female rats were divided into groups as follows: 1 (OVX, control, no treatment); 2 (OVX, sham: daily distilled water); 3 (OVX, daily alendronate: 3 mg/kg); 4 (OVX, twice daily 100 mg/kg PTX) and 5 (OVX, PTX+alenderonate). OVX was induced by bilateral ovariectomy in all rats. A complete standardized osteotomy of the right femur was made after 3.5 months. PTX and alendronate treatments were performed for eight weeks. Then, rats were euthanized and had its right femur subjected to computerized tomography scanning for measuring Hounsfield unit; eventually, the samples were sent for a three point bending test for evaluation of the bone strength. Administration of PTX with 200 mg/kg and alendronate alone and in combination showed no significant alteration in Hounsfield unit and biomechanical properties of repairing callus of the complete osteotomy compared with the control group. Results showed increased bending stiffness and stress high load mean values of repairing complete osteotomy in PTX-treated rats compared to the control OVX-D.
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Aysan E, Idiz UO, Elmas L, Saglam EK, Akgun Z, Yucel SB. Effects of Boron-Based Gel on Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J INVEST SURG 2016; 30:187-192. [DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2016.1232449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Erhan Aysan
- Department of General Surgery, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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