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Mostofi M, Mostofi F, Hosseini S, Alipour A, Nourany M, Hamidian R, Vahidi S, Farokhi M, Shokrgozar MA, Homaeigohar S, Wang PY, Shahsavarani H. Efficient three-dimensional (3D) human bone differentiation on quercetin-functionalized isotropic nano-architecture chitinous patterns of cockroach wings. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129155. [PMID: 38171440 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129155] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Developing cost-effective, biocompatible scaffolds with nano-structured surface that truthfully replicate the physico-(bio)chemical and structural properties of bone tissue's extracellular matrix (ECM) is still challenging. In this regard, surface functionalization of natural scaffolds to enhance capability of mimicking 3D niches of the bone tissue has been suggested as a solution. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the potential of chitin-based cockroach wings (CW) as a natural scaffold for bone tissue engineering. To raise the osteogenic differentiation capacity of such a scaffold, a quercetin coating was also applied (hereafter this scaffold is referred as QCW). Moreover, the QCW scaffold exhibited effective antibacterial properties against gram-positive S. aureus bacteria. With respect to bone regeneration, the QCW scaffold optimally induced the differentiation of adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (AD-hMSCs) into osteoblasts, as validated by mineralization assays, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity measurements, expression of pre-osteocyte marker genes, and immunocytochemical staining. Confirmation of the potent biocompatibility and physicochemical characteristics of the QCW scaffold through a series of in vitro and in vivo analysis revealed that surface modification had significant effect on multi-purpose features of obtained scaffold. Altogether, surface modification of QCW made it as an affordable bioinspired scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marzieh Mostofi
- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Department of Polymer Engineering and Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life science and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life science and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, National Cell Bank, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Key Laboratory of Alzheimer's Disease of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Aging, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life science and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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Westlake J, Laabei M, Jiang Y, Yew WC, Smith DL, Burrows AD, Xie M. Vanillin Cross-Linked Chitosan Film with Controlled Release of Green Tea Polyphenols for Active Food Packaging. ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 3:1680-1693. [PMID: 37881445 PMCID: PMC10594654 DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
We report a novel cross-linked chitosan composite film containing vanillin, glycerol, and green tea extract. The effects of vanillin-mediated cross-linking and the incorporation of antimicrobial green tea polyphenols were investigated. The cross-linking effect, confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, increased the tensile strength of the biopolymer film to 20.9 ± 3 MPa. The release kinetics of polyphenols from the chitosan-vanillin matrix was studied, and we reported an initial burst release (8 h) followed by controlled release (8 to 400 h). It was found that both vanillin and green tea polyphenols were successful inhibitors of foodborne bacteria, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of the tea polyphenols determined as 0.15 mg/mL (Staphylococcus aureus). These active components also displayed strong antioxidant capacities, with polyphenols quenching >80% of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals at all concentrations tested. Degradation results revealed that there was a significant (>85%) mass loss of all samples after being buried in compost for 12 weeks. The biopolymeric films, prepared by solvent casting methods, adhere to green chemistry and waste valorization principles. The one-pot recipe reported may also be applied to other cross-linkers and active compounds with similar chemical functionalities. Based on the obtained results, the presented material provides a promising starting point for the development of a degradable active packaging material.
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- Department
of Biology, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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- Department
of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle NE7 7XA, U.K.
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- Department
of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle NE7 7XA, U.K.
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- Department
of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle NE7 7XA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, U.K.
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Visan RM, Leonties AR, Anastasescu M, Angelescu DG. Towards understanding the interaction of quercetin with chitosan-phytate complex: An experimental and computational investigation. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Chevallier P, Wiggers HJ, Copes F, Zorzi Bueno C, Mantovani D. Prolonged Antibacterial Activity in Tannic Acid-Iron Complexed Chitosan Films for Medical Device Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:484. [PMID: 36770445 PMCID: PMC9919247 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a global burden, leading to significant mortality and generating financial costs. One important cause of HAIs is the microbiological contamination of implantable medical devices. In this context, a novel antimicrobial drug-eluting system, based on chitosan and loaded with gentamicin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, was developed. The effects of the addition of tannic acid and different FeSO4 concentrations on the loaded antibiotic release were evaluated. The properties of the films were assessed in terms of thickness, swelling, mass loss and wettability. The films' surface composition was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The antibiotic release in phosphate buffer saline was quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and the antibacterial activity was evaluated. Hemolysis and cytotoxicity were also assessed. The results showed that the addition of tannic acid and iron decreased the swelling degree and degradation due to strong interactions between the different components, thus impacting gentamicin release for up to 35 days. In conclusion, this study presents a novel strategy to produce low-cost and biocompatible antimicrobial drug-eluting systems with sustained and prolonged antibacterial activity over more than a month.
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- Pascale Chevallier
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-UL), Canada Research Chair Tier I, Department of Min-Met-Materials Engineering & CHU de Quebec Research Center, Division Regenerative Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V0A6, Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-BPK), Associação de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão BIOPARK, Max Planck Avenue, 3797, Building Charles Darwin, Toledo 85919-899, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-UL), Canada Research Chair Tier I, Department of Min-Met-Materials Engineering & CHU de Quebec Research Center, Division Regenerative Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V0A6, Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-BPK), Associação de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão BIOPARK, Max Planck Avenue, 3797, Building Charles Darwin, Toledo 85919-899, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-UL), Canada Research Chair Tier I, Department of Min-Met-Materials Engineering & CHU de Quebec Research Center, Division Regenerative Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V0A6, Canada
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (LBB-BPK), Associação de Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão BIOPARK, Max Planck Avenue, 3797, Building Charles Darwin, Toledo 85919-899, PR, Brazil
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A Bioengineered Quercetin-Loaded 3D Bio-Polymeric Graft for Tissue Regeneration and Repair. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123157. [PMID: 36551913 PMCID: PMC9775630 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Phytochemicals extracted from plant sources have potential remedial effects to cure a broad range of acute to severe illnesses and ailments. Quercetin is a flavonoid isolated from different dietary sources such as vegetables and fruits, exhibiting strong anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and non-toxic effects on the biological system. However, the direct uptake or administration of quercetin results in loss of functionality, poor activity, and reduced shelf-life of the bioactive component. In this regard, to improve the uptake, potential, and efficiency of natural components with prolonged storage in the host's body after administration, numerous polymer drug delivery systems have been created. In the current study, three-dimensional (3D) porous (porosity: 92%; pore size: 81 µm) bio-polymeric foaming gelatin-alginate (GA) beads were fabricated for the entrapment of quercetin as therapeutic drug molecules-gelatin-alginate-quercetin (GAQ). The GAQ beads showed a significant uptake of quercetin molecules resulting in a reduction of reduced porosity up to 64% and pore size 63 µm with a controlled release profile in the PBS medium, showing ~80% release within 24 h. Subsequently, the GAQ beads showed remarkable antioxidant effects, and 95% anti-inflammatory activities along with remarkable in vitro cell culture growth and the observed proliferation of seeded fibroblast cells. Thus, we can conclude that the consistent release of quercetin showed non-toxic effects on normal cell lines and the bioactive surface of the GAQ beads enhances cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation more effectively than control GA polymeric beads and tissue culture plates (TCP). In summary, these findings show that these GAQ beads act as a biocompatible 3D construct with enormous potential in medicinal administration and tissue regeneration for accelerated healing.
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Chitosan-Polyphenol Conjugates for Human Health. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111768. [DOI: 10.3390/life12111768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Human health deteriorates due to the generation and accumulation of free radicals that induce oxidative stress, damaging proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids; this has become the leading cause of many deadly diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegenerative, diabetes, and inflammation. Naturally occurring polyphenols have tremendous therapeutic potential, but their short biological half-life and rapid metabolism limit their use. Recent advancements in polymer science have provided numerous varieties of natural and synthetic polymers. Chitosan is widely used due to its biomimetic properties which include biodegradability, biocompatibility, inherent antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant properties. However, due to low solubility in water and the non-availability of the H-atom donor, the practical use of chitosan as an antioxidant is limited. Therefore, chitosan has been conjugated with polyphenols to overcome the limitations of both chitosan and polyphenol, along with increasing the potential synergistic effects of their combination for therapeutic applications. Though many methods have been evolved to conjugate chitosan with polyphenol through activated ester-modification, enzyme-mediated, and free radical induced are the most widely used strategies. The therapeutic efficiency of chitosan-polyphenol conjugates has been investigated for various disease treatments caused by ROS that have shown favorable outcomes and tremendous results. Hence, the present review focuses on the recent advancement of different strategies of chitosan-polyphenol conjugate formation with their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the therapeutic applicability of the combinatorial efficiency of chitosan-based conjugates formed using Gallic Acid, Curcumin, Catechin, and Quercetin in human health has been described in detail.
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