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Taheri D, Hajisharifi K, Heydari E, MirzaHosseini FK, Mehdian H, Robert E. Realtime RONS monitoring of cold plasma-activated aqueous media based on time-resolved phosphorescence spectroscopy. Sci Rep 2024; 14:22403. [PMID: 39333743 PMCID: PMC11436623 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73585-4] [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: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Besides many efforts on the detection and quantification of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONSs) in the aqueous media activated by the cold atmospheric plasma, to get a better insight into the dominant mechanism and reactive species in medical applications, a challenge still remains in monitoring the real-time evaluation of them. To this end, in the present work, relying on the photonic technology based on the time-resolved phosphorescence spectroscopy, real-time tracking of RONSs concentration in treated aqueous media is achieved by following the dissolved oxygen (DO) production/consumption. Using a photonic-based dissolved oxygen sensor, the dependence of real-time RONS concentration evaluation of plasma activated medium on plasma nozzle distance, non-thermal plasma jet exposure time, various culture media, and presence of cells is investigated. Analyzing the results, the activation parameters including the time of reaching maximum RONS concentration after treatment and defined activation parameter [Formula: see text] of the treated media for each case is measured and compared together. Moreover, employing the scavengers related to two involved ROSs, the dominant chemical reactions as well as ROS contributed in the DMEM medium is determined. As a promising result, the obtained correlation between the real-time DO level and viability and toxicity of the cancer cells, MCF-7 breast cancer cells, could enable us to exploit the present photonic setup as an alternative technique for the biological assessment.
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- Donya Taheri
- Plasma Medicine Group, Plasma Research Institute, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Plasma Medicine Group, Plasma Research Institute, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Plasma Medicine Group, Plasma Research Institute, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
- Nanophotonic Sensors and Optofluidics Lab, Faculty of Physics, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Plasma Medicine Group, Plasma Research Institute, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- UMR 7344 GREMI, CNRS/Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France
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Schachl J, Königshofer M, Stoiber M, Socha M, Grasl C, Abart T, Michel-Behnke I, Wiedemann D, Riebandt J, Zimpfer D, Schlöglhofer T. Cold atmospheric plasma therapy as a novel treatment for Berlin Heart EXCOR pediatric cannula infections. Artif Organs 2024. [PMID: 39301839 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy has been recognized as effective treatment option for reducing bacterial load in chronic wounds, such as adult ventricular assist device (VAD) driveline exit-site infections. Currently, there have been no reports on the safety and efficacy of CAP therapy for pediatric cannula infections and inflammations in paracorporeal pulsatile VADs. METHODS The mechanical strength of Berlin Heart EXCOR cannulas were tested both before and after CAP treatment (SteriPlas, Adtec Healthcare Limited, UK) to prove material safety. A ring tensile test of 20 untreated and 20 CAP-treated (5 min) EXCOR cannulas (Ø12mm), assessed the force at the breaking point of the cannulas (Fmax), at 25% (F25%) and 50% (F50%) of the maximum displacement. Additionally, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs for both groups examined any surface changes. Finally, the case of a 13-year-old male EXCOR patient with cannula infections, treated with CAP over 100 days, is presented. RESULTS The in vitro measurements revealed no statistically significant differences in mechanical strength between the control and CAP group for F25% (8.18 ± 0.36 N, vs. 8.02 ± 0.43 N, p = 0.21), F50% (16.87 ± 1.07 N vs. 16.38 ± 1.32 N, p = 0.21), and FMAX (44.55 ± 3.24 N vs. 42.83 ± 4.32 N, p = 0.16). No surface structure alterations were identified in the SEM micrographs. The patient's cannula exit-sites showed a visible improvement in DESTINE wound staging, reduction in bacterial load and inflammatory parameters after CAP treatment without any side effects. CONCLUSION Overall, CAP therapy proved to be a safe and effective for treating EXCOR cannula exit-site wound healing disorders in one pediatric patient, but further studies should investigate this therapy in more detail.
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- Johanna Schachl
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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Park JY, Bae JH, Lee S. Characteristics of Aqueous Chemical Species Generation in Plasma-Facing Liquid Systems Using Helium Jet Plasma. ChemistryOpen 2024; 13:e202300213. [PMID: 38801324 PMCID: PMC11230930 DOI: 10.1002/open.202300213] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Plasma-facing liquids (PFLs) facilitate the storage of reactive O and N species (RONS), including H2O2 and NO2 -, which remain in the PFL after plasma treatment, and they can continuously influence the target immersed in the liquid. However, their behaviors and levels of generation and extinction depend strongly on the plasma characteristics and liquid condition. Therefore, understanding the effects of the liquid type on the plasma discharge characteristics and the RONS generated via plasma discharge is necessary. We compared the RONS generation and storage trends of deionized H2O and a high-conductivity PFL, RPMI 1640, which is a well-known cell culture medium commonly used to culture mammalian cells. RPMI 1640 acted as an electrode and enhanced the plasma discharge power by supplying abundant radicals and RONS. The production of gaseous hydroxyl radicals and NO markedly increased, which facilitated H2O2 and NO2 - production in the PFL for the first 200 s, and then the increase in the RONS concentration stagnated. With respect to storage, as the components within RMPI 1640 exhibited high reaction constants for their reactions with H2O2, H2O2 elimination was completed in <30 min. Unlike H2O2, the concentration of NO2 - in the PFL was unchanged.
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- Joo Young Park
- Nano-Bio Convergence DivisionKorea Institute of Materials Science797 Changwondae-roChangwon51508Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Bio Convergence DivisionKorea Institute of Materials Science797 Changwondae-roChangwon51508Republic of Korea
- Present address: Department of Nuclear and Quantum EngineeringKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-guDaejeon34141Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Bio Convergence DivisionKorea Institute of Materials Science797 Changwondae-roChangwon51508Republic of Korea
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Espona-Noguera A, Živanić M, Smits E, Bogaerts A, Privat-Maldonado A, Canal C. Unlocking Novel Anticancer Strategies: Bioactive Hydrogels for Local Delivery of Plasma-Derived Oxidants in an In Ovo Cancer Model. Macromol Biosci 2024:e2400213. [PMID: 38899954 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202400213] [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: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a tool with the ability to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which can induce therapeutic effects like disinfection, wound healing, and cancer treatment. In the plasma oncology field, CAP-treated hydrogels (PTHs) are being explored for the local administration of CAP-derived RONS as a novel anticancer approach. PTHs have shown anticancer effects in vitro, however, they have not yet been studied in more relevant cancer models. In this context, the present study explores for the first time the therapeutic potential of PTHs using an advanced in ovo cancer model. PTHs composed of alginate (Alg), gelatin (Gel), Alg/Gel combination, or Alg/hyaluronic acid (HA) combination are investigated. All embryos survived the PTHs treatment, suggesting that the in ovo model could become a time- and cost-effective tool for developing hydrogel-based anticancer approaches. Results revealed a notable reduction in CD44+ cell population and their proliferative state for the CAP-treated Alg-HA condition. Moreover, the CAP-treated Alg-HA formulation alters the extracellular matrix composition, which may help combat drug-resistance. In conclusion, the present study validates the utility of in ovo cancer model for PTHs exploration and highlights the promising potential of Alg-based PTHs containing HA and CAP-derived RONS for cancer treatment.
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- Albert Espona-Noguera
- Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany 10-14, Barcelona, 08019, Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Barcelona, 08019, Spain
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany 10-14, Barcelona, 08019, Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Barcelona, 08019, Spain
- Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine-Antwerp (PLASMANT), Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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- Center for Oncological Research, Integrated Personalized and Precision Oncology Network, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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- Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine-Antwerp (PLASMANT), Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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- Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine-Antwerp (PLASMANT), Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2610, Belgium
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany 10-14, Barcelona, 08019, Spain
- Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, BarcelonaTech (UPC), Barcelona, 08019, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos II, Barcelona, 28029, Spain
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Barjasteh A, Kaushik N, Choi EH, Kaushik NK. Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6638. [PMID: 38928343 PMCID: PMC11203612 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25126638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Increasing the number of resistant bacteria resistant to treatment is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. These bacteria are created in wounds and injuries and can be transferred through hospital equipment. Various attempts have been made to treat these bacteria in recent years, such as using different drugs and new sterilization methods. However, some bacteria resist drugs, and other traditional methods cannot destroy them. In the meantime, various studies have shown that cold atmospheric plasma can kill these bacteria through different mechanisms, making cold plasma a promising tool to deactivate bacteria. This new technology can be effectively used in the food industry because it has the potential to inactivate microorganisms such as spores and microbial toxins and increase the wettability and printability of polymers to pack fresh and dried food. It can also increase the shelf life of food without leaving any residue or chemical effluent. This paper investigates cold plasma's potential, advantages, and disadvantages in the food industry and sterilization.
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- Azadeh Barjasteh
- Department of Physics, Lorestan University, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran;
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Engineering, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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Hasse S, Sommer MC, Guenther S, Schulze C, Bekeschus S, von Woedtke T. Exploring the Influence of Cold Plasma on Epidermal Melanogenesis In Situ and In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5186. [PMID: 38791225 PMCID: PMC11120903 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105186] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Epidermal melanin synthesis determines an individual's skin color. In humans, melanin is formed by melanocytes within the epidermis. The process of melanin synthesis strongly depends on a range of cellular factors, including the fine-tuned interplay with reactive oxygen species (ROS). In this context, a role of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on melanin synthesis was proposed due to its tunable ROS generation. Herein, the argon-driven plasma jet kINPen® MED was employed, and its impact on melanin synthesis was evaluated by comparison with known stimulants such as the phosphodiesterase inhibitor IBMX and UV radiation. Different available model systems were employed, and the melanin content of both cultured human melanocytes (in vitro) and full-thickness human skin biopsies (in situ) were analyzed. A histochemical method detected melanin in skin tissue. Cellular melanin was measured by NIR autofluorescence using flow cytometry, and a highly sensitive HPLC-MS method was applied, which enabled the differentiation of eu- and pheomelanin by their degradation products. The melanin content in full-thickness human skin biopsies increased after repeated CAP exposure, while there were only minor effects in cultured melanocytes compared to UV radiation and IBMX treatment. Based on these findings, CAP does not appear to be a useful option for treating skin pigmentation disorders. On the other hand, the risk of hyperpigmentation as an adverse effect of CAP application for wound healing or other dermatological diseases seems to be neglectable.
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- Sybille Hasse
- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V. (INP), a Member of the Leibniz Health Technologies Research Alliance, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.-C.S.); (S.B.); (T.v.W.)
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V. (INP), a Member of the Leibniz Health Technologies Research Alliance, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.-C.S.); (S.B.); (T.v.W.)
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department Pharmaceutical Biology, Greifswald University, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (S.G.); (C.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department Pharmaceutical Biology, Greifswald University, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (S.G.); (C.S.)
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V. (INP), a Member of the Leibniz Health Technologies Research Alliance, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.-C.S.); (S.B.); (T.v.W.)
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V. (INP), a Member of the Leibniz Health Technologies Research Alliance, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.-C.S.); (S.B.); (T.v.W.)
- Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Greifswald University Medical Centre, Walther-Rathenau-Str. 48, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
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Hahn O, Waheed TO, Sridharan K, Huemerlehner T, Staehlke S, Thürling M, Boeckmann L, Meister M, Masur K, Peters K. Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma-Activated Medium Modulates Cellular Functions of Human Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4944. [PMID: 38732164 PMCID: PMC11084445 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) offers a variety of therapeutic possibilities and induces the formation of reactive chemical species associated with oxidative stress. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) play a central role in tissue regeneration, partly because of their antioxidant properties and ability to migrate into regenerating areas. During the therapeutic application, MSCs are directly exposed to the reactive species of CAP. Therefore, the investigation of CAP-induced effects on MSCs is essential. In this study, we quantified the amount of ROS due to the CAP activation of the culture medium. In addition, cell number, metabolic activity, stress signals, and migration were analyzed after the treatment of MSCs with a CAP-activated medium. CAP-activated media induced a significant increase in ROS but did not cause cytotoxic effects on MSCs when the treatment was singular and short-term (one day). This single treatment led to increased cell migration, an essential process in wound healing. In parallel, there was an increase in various cell stress proteins, indicating an adaptation to oxidative stress. Repeated treatments with the CAP-activated medium impaired the viability of the MSCs. The results shown here provide information on the influence of treatment frequency and intensity, which could be necessary for the therapeutic application of CAP.
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- Olga Hahn
- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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- Microfluidics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venerology Rostock, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany;
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V., 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.M.); (K.M.)
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- Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V., 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (M.M.); (K.M.)
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (O.H.); (T.O.W.); (K.S.); (T.H.); (S.S.)
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Subramaniam MD, Bae JS, Son J, Anggradita LD, Kim MK, Lee MY, Jang S, Choi K, Lee JC, Nam SM, Hwang Y. Floating electrode-dielectric barrier discharge-based plasma promotes skin regeneration in a full-thickness skin defect mouse model. Biomed Eng Lett 2024; 14:605-616. [PMID: 38645591 PMCID: PMC11026333 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-024-00356-5] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Wound healing involves a complex and dynamic interplay among various cell types, cytokines, and growth factors. Macrophages and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) play an essential role in different phases of wound healing. Cold atmospheric plasma has a wide range of applications in the treatment of chronic wounds. Hence, we aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of a custom-made plasma device in a full-thickness skin defect mouse model. Here, we investigated the wound tissue on days 6 and 12 using histology, qPCR, and western blotting. During the inflammation phase of wound repair, macrophages play an important role in the onset and resolution of inflammation, showing decreased F4/80 on day 6 of plasma treatment and increased TGF-β1 levels. The plasma-treated group showed better epidermal epithelialization, dermal fibrosis, collagen maturation, and reduced inflammation than the control group. Our findings revealed that floating electrode-dielectric barrier discharge (FE-DBD)-based atmospheric-pressure plasma promoted significantly faster wound healing in the plasma-treated group than that in the control group with untreated wounds. Hence, plasma treatment accelerated wound healing processes without noticeable side effects and suppressed pro-inflammatory genes, suggesting that FE-DBD-based plasma could be a potential therapeutic option for treating various wounds.
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- Mohana Devi Subramaniam
- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14584 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14584 Republic of Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrated Biomedical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si, Chungnam-do 31538 Republic of Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrated Biomedical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si, Chungnam-do 31538 Republic of Korea
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- HK-MnS Co. Ltd., Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do 18111 Republic of Korea
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- HK-MnS Co. Ltd., Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do 18111 Republic of Korea
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- The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 14584 Republic of Korea
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- Soonchunhyang Institute of Medi-bio Science (SIMS), Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan-si, Chungnam-do 31151 Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrated Biomedical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si, Chungnam-do 31538 Republic of Korea
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Golz AC, Bergemann C, Hildebrandt F, Emmert S, Nebe B, Rebl H. Selective adhesion inhibition and hyaluronan envelope reduction of dermal tumor cells by cold plasma-activated medium. Cell Adh Migr 2023; 17:1-19. [PMID: 37743639 PMCID: PMC10521339 DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2023.2260642] [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: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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The sensitivity to cold plasma is specific to tumor cells while leaving normal tissue cells unaffected. This is the desired challenge in cancer therapy. Therefore, the focus of this work was a comparative study concerning the plasma sensitivity of dermal tumor cells (A-431) versus non-tumorigenic dermal cells (HaCaT) regarding their adhesion capacity. We found a selective inhibiting effect of plasma-activated medium on the adhesion of tumor cells while hardly affecting normal cells. We attributed this to a lower basal gene expression for the adhesion-relevant components CD44, hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2), HAS3, and the hyaluronidases in A431. Noteworthy, after plasma exposure, we revealed a significantly higher expression and synthesis of the hyaluronan envelope, the HAS3 gene, and the transmembrane adhesion receptors in non-tumorigenic HaCaTs.
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- Anna-Christin Golz
- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venerology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Ermakov AM, Afanasyeva VA, Lazukin AV, Shlyapnikov YM, Zhdanova ES, Kolotova AA, Blagodatski AS, Ermakova ON, Chukavin NN, Ivanov VK, Popov AL. Synergistic Antimicrobial Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Redox-Active Nanoparticles. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2780. [PMID: 37893152 PMCID: PMC10604215 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102780] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Cold argon plasma (CAP) and metal oxide nanoparticles are well known antimicrobial agents. In the current study, on an example of Escherichia coli, a series of analyses was performed to assess the antibacterial action of the combination of these agents and to evaluate the possibility of using cerium oxide and cerium fluoride nanoparticles for a combined treatment of bacterial diseases. The joint effect of the combination of cold argon plasma and several metal oxide and fluoride nanoparticles (CeO2, CeF3, WO3) was investigated on a model of E. coli colony growth on agar plates. The mutagenic effect of different CAP and nanoparticle combinations on bacterial DNA was investigated, by means of a blue-white colony assay and RAPD-PCR. The effect on cell wall damage, using atomic force microscopy, was also studied. The results obtained demonstrate that the combination of CAP and redox-active metal oxide nanoparticles (RAMON) effectively inhibits bacterial growth, providing a synergistic antimicrobial effect exceeding that of any of the agents alone. The combination of CAP and CeF3 was shown to be the most effective mutagen against plasmid DNA, and the combination of CAP and WO3 was the most effective against bacterial genomic DNA. The analysis of direct cell wall damage by atomic force microscopy showed the combination of CAP and CeF3 to be the most effective antimicrobial agent. The combination of CAP and redox-active metal oxide or metal fluoride nanoparticles has a strong synergistic antimicrobial effect on bacterial growth, resulting in plasmid and genomic DNA damage and cell wall damage. For the first time, a strong antimicrobial and DNA-damaging effect of CeF3 nanoparticles has been demonstrated.
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- Artem M. Ermakov
- Hospital of the Pushchino Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia (V.A.A.); (E.S.Z.)
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
- ANO Engineering Physics Institute, 142210 Serpukhov, Russia
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- Hospital of the Pushchino Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia (V.A.A.); (E.S.Z.)
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Troitsk Institute of Innovative and Thermonuclear Research (JSC “SSC RF TRINITY”), 108840 Moscow, Russia;
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Hospital of the Pushchino Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia (V.A.A.); (E.S.Z.)
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
- Scientific and Educational Center, State University of Education, 105005 Moscow, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (Y.M.S.); (A.A.K.); (A.S.B.); (O.N.E.); (N.N.C.)
- Scientific and Educational Center, State University of Education, 105005 Moscow, Russia
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Ghasemitarei M, Ghorbi T, Yusupov M, Zhang Y, Zhao T, Shali P, Bogaerts A. Effects of Nitro-Oxidative Stress on Biomolecules: Part 1-Non-Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1371. [PMID: 37759771 PMCID: PMC10527456 DOI: 10.3390/biom13091371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Plasma medicine, or the biomedical application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), is an expanding field within plasma research. CAP has demonstrated remarkable versatility in diverse biological applications, including cancer treatment, wound healing, microorganism inactivation, and skin disease therapy. However, the precise mechanisms underlying the effects of CAP remain incompletely understood. The therapeutic effects of CAP are largely attributed to the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which play a crucial role in the biological responses induced by CAP. Specifically, RONS produced during CAP treatment have the ability to chemically modify cell membranes and membrane proteins, causing nitro-oxidative stress, thereby leading to changes in membrane permeability and disruption of cellular processes. To gain atomic-level insights into these interactions, non-reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have emerged as a valuable tool. These simulations facilitate the examination of larger-scale system dynamics, including protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions. In this comprehensive review, we focus on the applications of non-reactive MD simulations in studying the effects of CAP on cellular components and interactions at the atomic level, providing a detailed overview of the potential of CAP in medicine. We also review the results of other MD studies that are not related to plasma medicine but explore the effects of nitro-oxidative stress on cellular components and are therefore important for a broader understanding of the underlying processes.
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- Maryam Ghasemitarei
- Department of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 14588-89694, Iran
- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 14588-89694, Iran
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- School of Engineering, New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent 100007, Uzbekistan
- School of Engineering, Central Asian University, Tashkent 111221, Uzbekistan
- Laboratory of Thermal Physics of Multiphase Systems, Arifov Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Agriculture, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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Hong Q, Dong X, Jones JE, Hong L, Yu Q, Sun H, Chen M. A novel approach to expedite wound healing with plasma brush of cold flame. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2023; 94:084102. [PMID: 38065141 PMCID: PMC10431944 DOI: 10.1063/5.0096969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Excessive or persistent infection is a major contributing factor in impeding chronic wound healing. Wound bed preparations using antiseptics do not necessarily target the entire bacterial spectrum, and the highly proliferating granulation tissue may be sensitive to the cytotoxic effects, impairing tissue repair. Non-thermal gas atmospheric pressure plasmas are partially ionized gases that contain highly reactive particles while the gas phase remains near room temperature, thus having the capability of accessing small irregular cavities and fissures and killing bacteria because of the diffusive nature of gas phase plasma species that are chemically reactive, providing an ideal approach to topical wound disinfection. A non-thermal plasma brush device of novel design has been developed that is suitable for clinical application in the disinfection of oral and wound bacteria. In vivo studies have indicated that the plasma brush treatment rendered no harmful effect on healthy skin or tissues, while it could improve wound healing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm infected wounds exposed to an optimized treatment with argon plus 1% nitrogen (Ar + N2) plasma.
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- Qing Hong
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA
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- Nanova, Inc., Columbia, Missouri 65202, USA
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Songca SP. Combinations of Photodynamic Therapy with Other Minimally Invasive Therapeutic Technologies against Cancer and Microbial Infections. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10875. [PMID: 37446050 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The rapid rise in research and development following the discovery of photodynamic therapy to establish novel photosensitizers and overcome the limitations of the technology soon after its clinical translation has given rise to a few significant milestones. These include several novel generations of photosensitizers, the widening of the scope of applications, leveraging of the offerings of nanotechnology for greater efficacy, selectivity for the disease over host tissue and cells, the advent of combination therapies with other similarly minimally invasive therapeutic technologies, the use of stimulus-responsive delivery and disease targeting, and greater penetration depth of the activation energy. Brought together, all these milestones have contributed to the significant enhancement of what is still arguably a novel technology. Yet the major applications of photodynamic therapy still remain firmly located in neoplasms, from where most of the new innovations appear to launch to other areas, such as microbial, fungal, viral, acne, wet age-related macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, environmental sanitization, pest control, and dermatology. Three main value propositions of combinations of photodynamic therapy include the synergistic and additive enhancement of efficacy, the relatively low emergence of resistance and its rapid development as a targeted and high-precision therapy. Combinations with established methods such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and demonstrated applications in mop-up surgery promise to enhance these top three clinical tools. From published in vitro and preclinical studies, clinical trials and applications, and postclinical case studies, seven combinations with photodynamic therapy have become prominent research interests because they are potentially easily applied, showing enhanced efficacy, and are rapidly translating to the clinic. These include combinations with chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, magnetic hyperthermia, cold plasma therapy, sonodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. Photochemical internalization is a critical mechanism for some combinations.
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- Sandile Phinda Songca
- School of Chemistry and Physics, College of Agriculture Engineering and Science, Pietermaritzburg Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa
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Lee HR, Kang SU, Kim HJ, Ji EJ, Yun JH, Kim S, Jang JY, Shin YS, Kim CH. Liquid plasma as a treatment for cutaneous wound healing through regulation of redox metabolism. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:119. [PMID: 36781835 PMCID: PMC9925775 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05610-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The skin functions as the outermost protective barrier to the internal organs and major vessels; thus, delayed regeneration from acute injury could induce serious clinical complications. For rapid recovery of skin wounds, promoting re-epithelialization of the epidermis at the initial stage of injury is essential, wherein epithelial keratinocytes act as leading cells via migration. This study applied plasma technology, which has been known to enable wound healing in the medical field. Through in vitro and in vivo experiments, the study elucidated the effect and molecular mechanism of the liquid plasma (LP) manufactured by our microwave plasma system, which was found to improve the applicability of existing gas-type plasma on skin cell migration for re-epithelialization. LP treatment promoted the cytoskeletal transformation of keratinocytes and migration owing to changes in the expression of integrin-dependent focal adhesion molecules and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This study also identified the role of increased levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a driving force for cell migration activation, which was regulated by changes in NADPH oxidases and mitochondrial membrane potential. In an in vivo experiment using a murine dorsal full-thickness acute skin wound model, LP treatment helped improve the re-epithelialization rate, reaffirming the activation of the underlying intracellular ROS-dependent integrin-dependent signaling molecules. These findings indicate that LP could be a valuable wound management material that can improve the regeneration potential of the skin via the activation of migration-related molecular signaling within the epithelial cell itself with plasma-driven oxidative eustress.
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- Hye Ran Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, 22711, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical Sciences, Otolaryngology, Graduate School of Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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Sebastian A, Lipa D, Ptasinska S. DNA Strand Breaks and Denaturation as Probes of Chemical Reactivity versus Thermal Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:1663-1670. [PMID: 36643434 PMCID: PMC9835636 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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An atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) is being advanced as an alternative radiation type that offers excellent efficacy in an array of medical applications against specific biological targets such as DNA. This work explores the possibility of implementing DNA and its damage as a probe for specific plasma diagnostics such as reactive plasma species formation and transient local heating. We analyzed both APPJ characteristics based on the detection of plasma-induced strand breaks and DNA denaturation. Further, we implemented a machine learning model based on artificial neural networks to predict the type and extent of DNA damage for a given combination of APPJ parameter values. This methodology is an important step toward deciphering and explaining the potential adverse effects of APPJ on biological samples of any prospective interest in medicine.
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- Amal Sebastian
- Radiation
Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Radiation
Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
- Department
of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Radiation
Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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Afrasiabi M, Tahmasebi G, Eslami E, Seydi E, Pourahmad J. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Versus Cisplatin Against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Mitochondrial Targeting Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2022; 21:e124106. [PMID: 36942058 PMCID: PMC10024331 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-124106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Plasma therapy and the study of the effects of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) on tissues and living cells have been considered by scientific researchers in recent years. CAP is used in the treatment of cancer, but its anti-cancer mechanism has not been fully studied. Therefore, we studied the toxicity effect of CAP by using argon as feed gas and the synergistic effects of CAP with cisplatin on tumor cells and mitochondria isolated from tumor legions of the rat model of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). For this reason, we determined the possible toxic alterations of CAP on mitochondrial upstream events and activation of caspase-3 as the key major downstream event of apoptosis. Also, the effects of cisplatin (10 µM) as a positive control and its synergistic effects with CAP (IC50 concentration) were investigated. The results showed that CAP reduced mitochondrial dysfunction by reduction in succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity. Also, CAP in concentrations of 1200, 2400, and 4800 a.u. has been able to increase the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial swelling, damage to the mitochondrial membrane, cytochrome c release, and activation of the final mediator of apoptosis (caspase-3) only in the OSCC group. CAP at 4800 a.u concentration had similar effects to cisplatin (10 µM). Synergistic effects between CAP (2400 a.u) and cisplatin (10 µM) have also been reported. Based on all results CAP showed positive and promising results on mitochondrial upstream parameters leading to activation of caspase-3, the final mediator of apoptosis only on OSCC cells and mitochondria without any significant effect on normal cells and mitochondria.
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- Mona Afrasiabi
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Atomic/Molecular Physics, Faculty of Physics, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Atomic/Molecular Physics, Faculty of Physics, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Health, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Penetration effect of the kINPen plasma jet investigated with a 3D agar-entrapped bacteria model. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sebastian A, Spulber D, Lisouskaya A, Ptasinska S. Revealing low-temperature plasma efficacy through a dose-rate assessment by DNA damage detection combined with machine learning models. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18353. [PMID: 36319720 PMCID: PMC9626482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21783-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Low-temperature plasmas have quickly emerged as alternative and unconventional types of radiation that offer great promise for various clinical modalities. As with other types of radiation, the therapeutic efficacy and safety of low-temperature plasmas are ubiquitous concerns, and assessing their dose rates is crucial in clinical settings. Unfortunately, assessing the dose rates by standard dosimetric techniques has been challenging. To overcome this difficulty, we proposed a dose-rate assessment framework that combined the predictive modeling of plasma-induced damage in DNA by machine learning with existing radiation dose-DNA damage correlations. Our results indicated that low-temperature plasmas have a remarkably high dose rate that can be tuned by various process parameters. This attribute is beneficial for inducing radiobiological effects in a more controllable manner.
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- Amal Sebastian
- grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA ,grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
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- grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA ,grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA ,grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Department of Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
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- grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
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- grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Radiation Laboratory, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA ,grid.131063.60000 0001 2168 0066Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA
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Wound healing in db/db mice with type 2 diabetes using non-contact exposure with an argon non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet device. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275602. [PMID: 36240146 PMCID: PMC9565687 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) may stimulate cells and tissues or result in cell death depending on the intensity of plasma at the target; therefore, we herein investigated the effects of non-thermal plasma under non-contact conditions on the healing of full-thickness wounds in diabetic mice (DM+ group) and normal mice (DM- group). A hydrogen peroxide colorimetric method and high performance liquid chromatography showed that APPJ produced low amounts of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Ten-week-old male C57BL/6j mice with normal blood glucose levels (DM- group) and 10-week-old male C57BLKS/J Iar-+Leprdb/+Leprdb mice (DM+ group) received two full-thickness cutaneous wounds (4 mm in diameter) on both sides of the dorsum. Wounds were treated with or without the plasma jet or argon gas for 1 minute and were then covered with a hydrocolloid dressing (Hydrocolloid), according to which mice were divided into the following groups: DM+Plasma, DM+Argon, DM+Hydrocolloid, DM-Plasma, DM-Argon, and DM-Hydrocolloid. Exudate weights, wound areas, and wound area ratios were recorded every day. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to assess re-epithelialization and α-SMA immunohistological staining to evaluate the formation of new blood vessels. Non-thermal plasma under non-contact conditions reduced the production of exudate. Exudate weights were smaller in the DM+Plasma group than in the DM+Hydrocolloid and DM+Argon groups. The wound area ratio was smaller for plasma-treated wounds, and was also smaller in the DM+Plasma group than in the DM+Hydrocolloid and DM+Argon groups on days 1-21 (p<0.01). Wound areas were smaller in the DM-Plasma group than in the DM-Argon group until day 14 and differences were significant on days 1-5 (p<0.01). The percentage of re-epithelialization was significantly higher in the DM+Plasma group than in the DM+Argon and DM+Hydrocolloid groups (p<0.01). The number of new blood vessels that had formed by day 7 was significantly higher in the DM+Plasma group than in the DM+Hydrocolloid and DM+Argon groups (p<0.05). These results indicate that treatment with the current non-thermal plasma APPJ device under non-contact conditions accelerated wound healing in diabetic mice.
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Rüster V, Werner H, Wieneke S, Avramidis G, Ten Bosch L, Krause ET, Strube C, Bartels T. Short-time cold atmospheric pressure plasma exposure can kill all life stages of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, under laboratory conditions. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2022; 88:139-152. [PMID: 36272039 PMCID: PMC9666290 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-022-00751-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the present study, the acaricidal effects of cold atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on poultry red mites of different developmental stages have been investigated under laboratory conditions using a dielectric barrier discharge system. A total of 1890 poultry red mites and 90 mite eggs, respectively, were exposed to the plasma under various parameter settings with a single plasma pulse generated using the gas mixture of the ambient air at atmospheric pressure. The results showed that all developmental stages of the poultry red mite could be killed by cold atmospheric pressure plasma treatment. Plasma exposure to mite eggs resulted in a complete 100% hatch inhibition regardless of the parameter settings. Post-exposure mortality rates of larvae, nymphs and adults showed significant differences after utilization of plasma at 10 W for 1.0 s. In addition, the mortality rate increased with progressing time after plasma exposure. An average mortality rate of 99.7% was observed after 12 h in all mites exposed to plasma, regardless of the selected plasma parameter, developmental stage, and nutritional status of the mites. Cold atmospheric pressure plasma has an acaricidal effect on all developmental stages of Dermanyssus gallinae, suggesting that it could be developed to an effective method for the control of poultry red mites in laying hen husbandry.
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- Vanessa Rüster
- Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Celle, Germany
- Institute for Parasitology, Centre for Infection Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering and Health, University of Applied Sciences and Art, Göttingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering and Health, University of Applied Sciences and Art, Göttingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Engineering and Health, University of Applied Sciences and Art, Göttingen, Germany
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- University of Applied Sciences and Art, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Celle, Germany
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- Institute for Parasitology, Centre for Infection Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Celle, Germany.
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Shaw P, Vanraes P, Kumar N, Bogaerts A. Possible Synergies of Nanomaterial-Assisted Tissue Regeneration in Plasma Medicine: Mechanisms and Safety Concerns. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3397. [PMID: 36234523 PMCID: PMC9565759 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cold atmospheric plasma and nanomedicine originally emerged as individual domains, but are increasingly applied in combination with each other. Most research is performed in the context of cancer treatment, with only little focus yet on the possible synergies. Many questions remain on the potential of this promising hybrid technology, particularly regarding regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. In this perspective article, we therefore start from the fundamental mechanisms in the individual technologies, in order to envision possible synergies for wound healing and tissue recovery, as well as research strategies to discover and optimize them. Among these strategies, we demonstrate how cold plasmas and nanomaterials can enhance each other's strengths and overcome each other's limitations. The parallels with cancer research, biotechnology and plasma surface modification further serve as inspiration for the envisioned synergies in tissue regeneration. The discovery and optimization of synergies may also be realized based on a profound understanding of the underlying redox- and field-related biological processes. Finally, we emphasize the toxicity concerns in plasma and nanomedicine, which may be partly remediated by their combination, but also partly amplified. A widespread use of standardized protocols and materials is therefore strongly recommended, to ensure both a fast and safe clinical implementation.
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- Priyanka Shaw
- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781125, Assam, India
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- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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Qin J, Zhang J, Fan G, Wang X, Zhang Y, Wang L, Zhang Y, Guo Q, Zhou J, Zhang W, Ma J. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Activates Selective Photothermal Therapy of Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185941. [PMID: 36144674 PMCID: PMC9502787 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Due to the body’s systemic distribution of photothermal agents (PTAs), and to the imprecise exposure of lasers, photothermal therapy (PTT) is challenging to use in treating tumor sites selectively. Striving for PTT with high selectivity and precise treatment is nevertheless important, in order to raise the survival rate of cancer patients and lower the likelihood of adverse effects on other body sections. Here, we studied cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) as a supplementary procedure to enhance selectivity of PTT for cancer, using the classical photothermic agent’s gold nanostars (AuNSs). In in vitro experiments, CAP decreases the effective power of PTT: the combination of PTT with CAP at lower power has similar cytotoxicity to that using higher power irradiation alone. In in vivo experiments, combination therapy can achieve rapid tumor suppression in the early stages of treatment and reduce side effects to surrounding normal tissues, compared to applying PTT alone. This research provides a strategy for the use of selective PTT for cancer, and promotes the clinical transformation of CAP.
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- Jiamin Qin
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Department of Skin, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang 261000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Chemistry, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Target Drug Delivery System, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center for Smart Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
- Correspondence: (Q.G.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.); (J.M.)
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Perrotti V, Caponio VCA, Muzio LL, Choi EH, Marcantonio MCD, Mazzone M, Kaushik NK, Mincione G. Open Questions in Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810238. [PMID: 36142145 PMCID: PMC9498988 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Over the past decade, we witnessed a promising application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in cancer therapy. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an exhaustive state of the art of CAP employed for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC), a tumor whose late diagnosis, local recurrence, distant metastases, and treatment failure are the main causes of patients’ death. Specifically, the characteristics and settings of the CAP devices and the in vitro and in vivo treatment protocols were summarized to meet the urgent need for standardization. Its molecular mechanisms of action, as well as the successes and pitfalls of current CAP applications in HNC, were discussed. Finally, the interesting emerging preclinical hypotheses that warrant further clinical investigation have risen. A total of 24 studies were included. Most studies used a plasma jet device (54.2%). Argon resulted as the mostly employed working gas (33.32%). Direct and indirect plasma application was reported in 87.5% and 20.8% of studies, respectively. In vitro investigations were 79.17%, most of them concerned with direct treatment (78.94%). Only eight (33.32%) in vivo studies were found; three were conducted in mice, and five on human beings. CAP showed pro-apoptotic effects more efficiently in tumor cells than in normal cells by altering redox balance in a way that oxidative distress leads to cell death. In preclinical studies, it exhibited efficacy and tolerability. Results from this systematic review pointed out the current limitations of translational application of CAP in the urge of standardization of the current protocols while highlighting promising effects as supporting treatment in HNC.
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- Vittoria Perrotti
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Nitsch A, Napiletzki K, Stope MB. Non‐invasive physical plasma (NIPP) treatment of a hedgehog with head injury: A novel therapy in veterinary medicine. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Andreas Nitsch
- Department of Trauma Reconstructive Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine University Medicine Greifswald Greifswald Germany
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- Physical Plasma Laboratory Department of Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology University Hospital Bonn Bonn Germany
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Gholami N, Colagar AH, Sinkakarimi MH, Sohbatzadeh F. In vivo assessment of APPJ discharge on the earthworm: coelomic TAC and MDA levels, cell death, and tissue regeneration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:16045-16051. [PMID: 34637123 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16838-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The effective medical applications of cold atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) have been reported by many researchers, including sterilization of liquid and solid surfaces, treatment of chronic wounds, treatment of cancer tumors, and blood clots. Therefore, in this study, we exposed Aporrectodea trapezoides and Eisenia fetida earthworms to APPJ discharge (0-30 s) to evaluate the impacts on regeneration of missed segments, apoptosis, lipid peroxidation (LPo), catalase activity (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total proteins, and protein profile. Results showed APPJ induced significant effects on regeneration ability of earthworms after 20 and 30 s of exposure (p < 0.05). Atmospheric pressure plasma jet did not have significant effects on MDA content and TUNEL-positive cells, but this effect was significant for TAC and CAT in both species (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the present study revealed for the first time that regeneration of missed segments in earthworms can be stimulated by plasma treatment.
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- Neda Gholami
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
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Laroussi M, Bekeschus S, Keidar M, Bogaerts A, Fridman A, Lu XP, Ostrikov KK, Hori M, Stapelmann K, Miller V, Reuter S, Laux C, Mesbah A, Walsh J, Jiang C, Thagard SM, Tanaka H, Liu DW, Yan D, Yusupov M. Low Temperature Plasma for Biology, Hygiene, and Medicine: Perspective and Roadmap. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2021.3135118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kusakcı-Seker B, Ozdemir H, Karadeniz-Saygili S. Evaluation of the protective effects of non-thermal atmospheric plasma on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:6949-6959. [PMID: 34585260 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04203-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The inhibition of bone destruction is one of the main goals of periodontitis treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of non-thermal atmospheric plasma (NTAP) on alveolar bone loss radiographically, histomorphometrically, and histologically in experimental periodontitis in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of twenty-eight rats were randomly divided into three groups: control group (CG) (n = 8), periodontitis group (PG) (n = 10), and NTAP group (NTAPG) (n = 10). In PG and NTAPG, experimental periodontitis was created with ligating. The kINPen 11 plasma jet was applied around the ligatured teeth in NTAPG. The samples from each group were radiographically assessed with microcomputed tomography (micro-CT); then, histological (presence of osteoclasts and inflammatory cells) and immunohistochemical (immunoreactive of OCN and ALP) findings were compared. RESULTS The results revealed a significant increase in alveolar bone loss in the PG compared with CG and NTAPG (p < 0.05). Inflammation, alveolar resorption, and cement damage were reduced significantly in the group treated with NTAP compared to the PG (p < 0.05). Significantly higher levels of osteoclasts were detected in the PG in comparison with both CG and NTAPG (p < 0.05). The lowest osteocalcin and ALP values were determined in PG, and the differences between PG and both groups were also significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Within the limitations of the present study, we can say that NTAP may enhance the bone remodeling process by inhibiting inflammation and preventing alveolar bone destruction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE NTAP has clinical potential for accelerating and treating periodontitis with the inflammatory response modulation, osteoblast differentiation, and alveolar bone loss reduction.
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- Basak Kusakcı-Seker
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Kütahya Health Science University, Kütahya, Turkey
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Thiem A, Has C, Diem A, Klausegger A, Hamm H, Emmert S. [Wound therapy with cold atmospheric plasma in severe recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa : A pilot study]. Hautarzt 2021; 73:384-390. [PMID: 34519836 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-021-04883-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. Patients affected by severe autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) suffer from widespread, difficult-to-treat wounds, which require complex wound management. OBJECTIVE In a pilot project, we investigated over a period of 5 months the response and tolerability of a CAP wound therapy in a 21-year-old and a 28-year-old female patient with severe generalized RDEB and following cutaneous squamous cell cancer (cSSC) in the older patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS In both patients, diagnosis of RDEB was confirmed by molecular genetics. Individual- and patient-specific wound therapy was continued during the study period, and additionally CAP therapy with a dielectric barrier discharge (DBE) device was initiated. CAP treatment was performed for 90 s per wound and could be applied every day or every other day. Clinical evaluation included photographic documentation and regular interviews of patients and parents. RESULTS CAP-treated wounds largely demonstrated improved wound healing and signs of a reduced bacterial contamination. Furthermore, CAP proved to prevent wound chronification. When applied on a polyester mesh, it was well-tolerated on most body sites. CONCLUSION The introduction of CAP could improve the wound management of EB patients and should be evaluated in clinical studies. The effect of CAP on cSSC development should be particularly studied.
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- Alexander Thiem
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- EB-Ambulanz, Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich
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- EB-Ambulanz, Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Österreich
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland
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Emmert S, Pantermehl S, Foth A, Waletzko-Hellwig J, Hellwig G, Bader R, Illner S, Grabow N, Bekeschus S, Weltmann KD, Jung O, Boeckmann L. Combining Biocompatible and Biodegradable Scaffolds and Cold Atmospheric Plasma for Chronic Wound Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9199. [PMID: 34502107 PMCID: PMC8430875 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Skin regeneration is a quite complex process. Epidermal differentiation alone takes about 30 days and is highly regulated. Wounds, especially chronic wounds, affect 2% to 3% of the elderly population and comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases. The prevailing reasons to develop skin wounds include venous and/or arterial circulatory disorders, diabetes, or constant pressure to the skin (decubitus). The hallmarks of modern wound treatment include debridement of dead tissue, disinfection, wound dressings that keep the wound moist but still allow air exchange, and compression bandages. Despite all these efforts there is still a huge treatment resistance and wounds will not heal. This calls for new and more efficient treatment options in combination with novel biocompatible skin scaffolds. Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) is such an innovative addition to the treatment armamentarium. In one CAP application, antimicrobial effects, wound acidification, enhanced microcirculations and cell stimulation can be achieved. It is evident that CAP treatment, in combination with novel bioengineered, biocompatible and biodegradable electrospun scaffolds, has the potential of fostering wound healing by promoting remodeling and epithelialization along such temporarily applied skin replacement scaffolds.
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- Steffen Emmert
- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (S.P.); (A.F.); (O.J.)
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (S.P.); (A.F.); (O.J.)
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (S.P.); (A.F.); (O.J.)
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany;
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Orthopedics, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (G.H.); (R.B.)
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Orthopedics, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (G.H.); (R.B.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Rostock, 18119 Rostock, Germany; (S.I.); (N.G.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Rostock, 18119 Rostock, Germany; (S.I.); (N.G.)
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- ZIK Plasmatis, Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (S.B.); (K.-D.W.)
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- ZIK Plasmatis, Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), 17489 Greifswald, Germany; (S.B.); (K.-D.W.)
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (S.P.); (A.F.); (O.J.)
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- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, University Medical Center Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany; (S.P.); (A.F.); (O.J.)
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Kupke LS, Arndt S, Lenzer S, Metz S, Unger P, Zimmermann JL, Bosserhoff AK, Gruber M, Karrer S. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Promotes the Immunoreactivity of Granulocytes In Vitro. Biomolecules 2021; 11:902. [PMID: 34204360 PMCID: PMC8235417 DOI: 10.3390/biom11060902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) reduces bacteria and interacts with tissues and cells, thus improving wound healing. The CAP-related induction of neutrophils was recently described in stained sections of wound tissue in mice. Consequently, this study aimed to examine the functionality of human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN)/granulocytes through either a plasma-treated solution (PTS) or the direct CAP treatment with different plasma modes and treatment durations. PTS analysis yielded mode-dependent differences in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) after CAP treatment. Live-cell imaging did not show any chemo-attractive or NETosis-inducing effect on PMNs treated with PTS. The time to maximum ROS production (TmaxROS) in PMNs was reduced by PTS and direct CAP treatment. PMNs directly treated with CAP showed an altered cell migration dependent on the treatment duration as well as decreased TmaxROS without inducing apoptosis. Additionally, flow cytometry showed enhanced integrin and selectin expression, as a marker of activation, on PMN surfaces. In conclusion, the modification of PMN immunoreactivity may be a main supporting mechanism for CAP-induced improvement in wound healing.
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- Laura S. Kupke
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Emil-Fischer-Center, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Argon-Sourced Plasma Flux Promotes Wound Healing of Burn Wounds and Burn Wounds with Infection in Mice through the Anti-Inflammatory Macrophages. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11125343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Plasma medicine is the utilization of gas ionization that might be beneficial for the treatment of burn wounds, a healthcare problem with a significant mortality rate. Due to a lack of information on the impact of plasma flux in immune cells and a high prevalence of bacterial infection in burn wounds, non-thermal argon-based plasma flux was tested on macrophages (RAW246.7) and in mouse models of burn wounds with or without Staphylococcus aureus infection. Accordingly, plasma flux enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS), using dihydroethidium assay, and decreased abundance of NF-κB-p65 (Western blot analysis) in non-stimulating macrophages. In parallel, plasma flux upregulated IL-10 gene expression (an anti-inflammatory cytokine) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory macrophages, while downregulating the pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and IL-6). Additionally, plasma flux improved the migratory function of fibroblasts (L929) (fibroblast scratch assay) but not fibroblast proliferation. Moreover, once daily plasma flux administration for 7 days promoted the healing process in burn wounds with or without infection (wound area and wound rank score). Additionally, plasma flux reduced tissue cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) in burn wounds with infection and promoted collagen in burn wounds without infection. In conclusion, plasma flux induced anti-inflammatory macrophages and promoted the burn-wound healing process partly through the decrease in macrophage NF-κB. Hence, plasma flux treatment should be tested in patients with burn wounds.
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Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Irradiation Facilitates Transdermal Permeability of Aniline Blue on Porcine Skin and the Cellular Permeability of Keratinocytes with the Production of Nitric Oxide. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11052390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The transdermal delivery system of nutrients, cosmetics, and drugs is particularly attractive for painless, noninvasive delivery and sustainable release. Recently, atmospheric pressure plasma techniques have been of great interest to improve the drug absorption rate in transdermal delivery. Currently, plasma-mediated changes in the lipid composition of the stratum corneum are considered a possible mechanism to increase transdermal permeability. Nevertheless, its molecular and cellular mechanisms in transdermal delivery have been largely confined and still veiled. Herein, we present the effects of cold plasma on transdermal transmission on porcine skin and the cellular permeability of keratinocytes and further demonstrate the production of nitric oxide from keratinocytes. Consequently, argon plasma irradiation for 60 s resulted in 2.5-fold higher transdermal absorption of aniline blue dye on porcine skin compared to the nontreated control. In addition, the plasma-treated keratinocytes showed an increased transmission of high-molecular-weight molecules (70 and 150 kDa) with the production of nitric oxide. Therefore, these findings suggest a promoting effect of low-temperature plasma on transdermal absorption, even for high-molecular-weight molecules. Moreover, plasma-induced nitric oxide from keratinocytes is likely to regulate transdermal permeability in the epidermal layer.
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Akbiyik A, Sari D, Ercan UK, Uyanikgil Y, Taşli H, Tomruk C, Usta YH. The antimicrobial and tissue healing efficacy of the atmospheric pressure cold plasma on grade III infected pressure ulcer: randomized controlled in vivo experiment. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 131:973-987. [PMID: 33354899 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14980] [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] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
AIM To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy and wound healing effect of atmospheric pressure cold plasma (APCP) on an infected pressure ulcer (IPUs) model that was created on rats. METHODS A total of 18 rats was divided into APCP, silver sulfadiazine (AgS) and control groups to have six rats in each group. A third-grade pressure ulcer model was developed on the back of each of the rats, and pressure ulcers were infected by inoculation of multidrug resistance (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A portable dielectric barrier discharge device was used to generate cold air plasma. APCP, AgS and saline treatments were carried out once a day for 14 days. The effectiveness of the treatment was evaluated on days 5, 10 and 15. Surface area, depth, pressure ulcer healing scale (PUSH) and microbiological examination were used for evaluation. RESULTS The results of this study showed that APCP was superior over AgS application and irrigation with saline by means of the reduction in surface area and depth of ulcers. Furthermore, PUSH score in plasma group was lower than other groups and histopathological examination showed a higher epithelization in APCP group. The average reductions of MDR P. aeruginosa for APCP, AgS and control groups were determined as 5·64 ± 1·87, 1·91 ± 0·90 and 1·22 ± 0·88 log10 CFU per gram tissue, respectively. CONCLUSION Atmospheric pressure cold plasma healed IPUs better than AgS. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Portable cold plasma devices could be a potential novel treatment modality for the patients who have IPUs.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Akbiyik
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Çiğli İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Çiğli/İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Çiğli/İzmir, Turkey
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