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Soheilifar MH, Dastan D, Masoudi-Khoram N, Keshmiri Neghab H, Nobari S, Tabaie SM, Amini R. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the diabetic wound healing properties of Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) petals. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19373. [PMID: 39169073 PMCID: PMC11339450 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70010-8] [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: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Wound healing is a complex process orchestrated by interactions between a variety of cell types, including keratinocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, inflammatory cells, and bioactive factors such as extracellular matrix (ECM) components, growth factors, and cytokines. Chronic wounds exhibit delayed proliferative phase initiation, reduced angiogenesis, impaired ECM synthesis, and persistent inflammatory response. Chronic wounds are one of the main challenges to the healthcare system worldwide, with a high cost for medical services. Hence, investigation of new approaches to accelerate wound healing is essential. Phytomedicines are considered as potential agents for improving the wound healing by accelerating epithelization, collagen synthesis, and angiogenesis. These natural compounds have various advantages including availability, ease of application, and high effectiveness in wound managment. This study aimed to investigate the biological effects of saffron or Crocus sativus L. (C. sativus) petal extract on cell survival, migration, and angiogenesis using MTT, scratch and in vitro tube formation assays. Moreover, the expression of collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were evaluated in human dermal fibroblasts (HDF)s and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC)s, respectively. The effect of the C. sativus extract on the skin of diabetic mice was also monitored. The results showed that C. sativus petal extract promoted the viability and migration of HDFs and HUVECs. Moreover, C. sativus petal extract enhanced the formation of tube-like structures by HUVECs cultured on the Matrigel basement membrane matrix, indicating its potential to stimulate angiogenesis. Gene expression studies have shown the the C. sativus extract increases wound healing by upregulation of COL1A1 and VEGF, which are crucial factors involved in collagen deposition, epithelialization, and angiogenesis. Histological analysis revealed that C. sativus petal extract enhanced vascularity and increased the number of fibroblasts and collagen synthesis, ultimately accelerating wound closure compared to wounds treated with eucerin and commercial ointment in diabetic mice. Therefore, C. sativus petal extract has potential as a herbal treatment to improve the healing of diabetic wounds.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laser, Medical Laser Research Center, ACECR, Yara Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laser, Medical Laser Research Center, ACECR, Yara Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Institute of Cancer, Avicenna Health Research Institute (AHRI), Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Edo GI, Yousif E, Al-Mashhadani MH. Modified chitosan: Insight on biomedical and industrial applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133526. [PMID: 38960250 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133526] [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: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Chitosan (CS), a by -product of chitin deacetylation can be useful in a broad range of purposes, to mention agriculture, pharmaceuticals, material science, food and nutrition, biotechnology and of recent, in gene therapy. Chitosan is a highly desired biomolecule due to the existence of many sensitive functional groups inside the molecule and also because of its net cationicity. The latter provides flexibility for creating a wide range of derivatives for particular end users across various industries. This overview aims to compile some of the most recent research on the bio-related applications that chitosan and its derivatives can be used for. However, chitosan's reactive functional groups are amendable to chemical reaction. Modifying the material to show enhanced solubility, a greater range of application options and pH-sensitive targeting and others have been a major focus of chitosan research. This review describes the modifications of chitosan that have been made to improve its water solubility, pH sensitivity, and capacity to target chitosan derivatives. Applying the by-products of chitosan as antibacterial, in targeting, extended release and as delivery systems is also covered. The by-products of chitosan will be important and potentially useful in developing new biomedical drugs in time to come.
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- Great Iruoghene Edo
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq
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Shi S, Han Y, Feng J, Shi J, Liu X, Fu B, Wang J, Zhang W, Duan J. Microenvironment-triggered cascade metal-polyphenolic nanozyme for ROS/NO synergistic hyperglycemic wound healing. Redox Biol 2024; 73:103217. [PMID: 38820984 PMCID: PMC11177078 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103217] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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Wound infection of hyperglycemic patient often has extended healing period and increased probability due to the high glucose level. However, achieving precise and safe therapy of the hyperglycemic wound with specific wound microenvironment (WME) remains a major challenge. Herein, a WME-activated smart L-Arg/GOx@TA-Fe (LGTF) nanozymatic system composed of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) compound is engineered. The nanozymatic system combining metal-polyphenol nanozyme (tannic acid-Fe3+, TA-Fe) and natural enzyme (glucose oxidase, GOx) can consume the high-concentration glucose, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) in situ to synergistically disinfect hyperglycemia wound. In addition, glucose consumption and gluconic acid generation can lower glucose level to promote wound healing and reduce the pH of WME to enhance the catalytic activities of the LGTF nanozymatic system. Thereby, low-dose LGTF can perform remarkable synergistic disinfection and healing effect towards hyperglycemic wound. The superior biosafety, high catalytic antibacterial and beneficial WME regulating capacity demonstrate this benign GRAS nanozymatic system is a promising therapeutic agent for hyperglycemic wound.
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- Shuo Shi
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China; College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Hassan N, Krieg T, Kopp A, Bach AD, Kröger N. Challenges and Pitfalls of Research Designs Involving Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: An Overview. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6242. [PMID: 38892430 PMCID: PMC11172609 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116242] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Magnesium-based biomaterials hold remarkable promise for various clinical applications, offering advantages such as reduced stress-shielding and enhanced bone strengthening and vascular remodeling compared to traditional materials. However, ensuring the quality of preclinical research is crucial for the development of these implants. To achieve implant success, an understanding of the cellular responses post-implantation, proper model selection, and good study design are crucial. There are several challenges to reaching a safe and effective translation of laboratory findings into clinical practice. The utilization of Mg-based biomedical devices eliminates the need for biomaterial removal surgery post-healing and mitigates adverse effects associated with permanent biomaterial implantation. However, the high corrosion rate of Mg-based implants poses challenges such as unexpected degradation, structural failure, hydrogen evolution, alkalization, and cytotoxicity. The biocompatibility and degradability of materials based on magnesium have been studied by many researchers in vitro; however, evaluations addressing the impact of the material in vivo still need to be improved. Several animal models, including rats, rabbits, dogs, and pigs, have been explored to assess the potential of magnesium-based materials. Moreover, strategies such as alloying and coating have been identified to enhance the degradation rate of magnesium-based materials in vivo to transform these challenges into opportunities. This review aims to explore the utilization of Mg implants across various biomedical applications within cellular (in vitro) and animal (in vivo) models.
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- Nourhan Hassan
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Experimental Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH-Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Translational Matrix Biology, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine (CMMC), University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, 52249 Eschweiler, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Experimental Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH-Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, 52249 Eschweiler, Germany
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Jain R, Singh R, Badhwar R, Gupta T, Popli H. Development and optimization of Clitoria teratea synthesized silver nanoparticles and its application to nanogel systems for wound healing. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2024; 50:181-191. [PMID: 38318676 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2024.2308043] [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: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The present research deals with sequential optimization strategy based on Central Composite Design to optimize the process variables for efficient production of Clitoria teratea (CLT) synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using biological synthesis. METHODS Two substantial factors influencing the dependent variables viz UV-visible absorbance, particle size, zeta potential and polydispersity index (PDI) were identified as NaOH concentration, RH concentration, temperature as independent variables. In-vitro and ex-vivo studies of prepared CLT-AgNPs gel and marketed gel were carried out using dialysis membrane and egg membrane, respectively. In addition, antimicrobial study was also performed on the bacterial strains. RESULTS The particles size (114 nm), PDI (0.45), and zeta potential (-29.5 mV) of optimized formulation were found, respectively. In-vitro profile of AgNPs from prepared CLT-AgNPs gel was noted (95.6%) in 8 h. It was found that the prepared CLT-AgNPs gel stimulates fibroblast and agranulocytosis development resulting better and timely wound healing. CONCLUSIONS The prepared CLT-AgNPs gel can be as a potential substitute in the management and treatment of acute and chronic wounds.
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- Richa Jain
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi, India
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tercentenary University, Gurugram, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi, India
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Gouletsou PG, Zacharopoulou T, Skampardonis V, Georgiou SG, Doukas D, Galatos AD, Flouraki E, Dermisiadou E, Margeti C, Barbagianni M, Sideri A, Tsioli V. First-Intention Incisional Wound Healing in Dogs and Cats: A Controlled Trial of Dermapliq and Manuka Honey. Vet Sci 2024; 11:64. [PMID: 38393082 PMCID: PMC10892332 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11020064] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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This study aimed to compare incisional wound healing in cats and dogs after the topical application of Μanuka honey and a new medical device, Dermapliq. Comparisons were made between each treatment and control, between the two treatments, and between dogs and cats. Twelve cats and twelve dogs were included in this study, and the impact of the two substances was examined through cosmetic, clinical, ultrasonographical, and histological evaluation. The use of Dermapliq in first-intention wound healing achieved a significantly better cosmetic evaluation score and better total clinical score at days 20-41, compared to the control, in both dogs and cats. The ultrasonographically estimated wound area was smaller with Dermapliq compared to the control. Wounds treated with Dermapliq showed histologically less inflammation compared to the control. The use of Manuka honey did not show a significantly better cosmetic score compared to the control. Skin thickening was significantly higher after using Manuka honey compared to the control and so was the total clinical score. However, the median wound area, as was evaluated ultrasonographically, was significantly smaller when wounds were treated with Manuka honey, the difference being more apparent in dogs. Dermapliq was proven to be a better choice in achieving favorable wound healing than Manuka honey in dogs and cats in first-intention healing. In our study, cats had a statistically better cosmetic score and less skin thickening and scar width compared to dogs. Histologically, cats showed significantly less edema, higher inflammation and angiogenesis scores, and lower fibroblast and epidermis thickening scores when compared to dogs.
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- Pagona G. Gouletsou
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Animal Health Economics, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece;
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Laboratory of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece;
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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- Clinic of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikalon 224, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (T.Z.); (S.G.G.); (A.D.G.); (E.F.); (E.D.); (C.M.); (M.B.); (A.S.); (V.T.)
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Tyavambiza C, Meyer M, Wusu AD, Madiehe A, Meyer S. The Cytotoxicity of Cotyledon orbiculata Aqueous Extract and the Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Derived from the Extract. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:10109-10120. [PMID: 38132477 PMCID: PMC10742177 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45120631] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become popular because of their promising biological activities. However, for most of these nanoparticles, the cytotoxic effects have not been determined and their safety is not guaranteed. In a previous study, we successfully synthesized AgNPs (Cotyledon-AgNPs) using an extract of Cotyledon orbiculata, a medicinal plant traditionally used in South Africa to treat skin conditions. Cotyledon-AgNPs were shown to have significant antimicrobial and wound-healing activities. Fibroblast cells treated with extracts of C. orbiculata and Cotyledon-AgNPs demonstrated an enhanced growth rate, which is essential in wound healing. These nanoparticles therefore have promising wound-healing activities. However, the cytotoxicity of these nanoparticles is not known. In this study, the toxic effects of C. orbiculata extract and Cotyledon-AgNPs on the non-cancerous skin fibroblast (KMST-6) were determined using in vitro assays to assess oxidative stress and cell death. Both the C. orbiculata extract and the Cotyledon-AgNPs did not show any significant cytotoxic effects in these assays. Gene expression analysis was also used to assess the cytotoxic effects of Cotyledon-AgNPs at a molecular level. Of the eighty-four molecular toxicity genes analysed, only eight (FASN, SREBF1, CPT2, ASB1, HSPA1B, ABCC2, CASP9, and MKI67) were differentially expressed. These genes are mainly involved in fatty acid and mitochondrial energy metabolism. The results support the finding that Cotyledon-AgNPs have low cytotoxicity at the concentrations tested. The upregulation of genes such as FASN, SERBF1, and MKI-67 also support previous findings that Cotyledon-AgNPs can promote wound healing via cell growth and proliferation. It can therefore be concluded that Cotyledon-AgNPs are not toxic to skin fibroblast cells at the concentration that promotes wound healing. These nanoparticles could possibly be safely used for wound healing.
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- Caroline Tyavambiza
- Department of Science and Innovation–Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7530, South Africa; (C.T.); (M.M.); (A.D.W.); (A.M.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
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- Department of Science and Innovation–Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7530, South Africa; (C.T.); (M.M.); (A.D.W.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation–Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7530, South Africa; (C.T.); (M.M.); (A.D.W.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation–Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7530, South Africa; (C.T.); (M.M.); (A.D.W.); (A.M.)
- Nanobiotechnology Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7530, South Africa
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
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Fernández-Guarino M, Hernández-Bule ML, Bacci S. Cellular and Molecular Processes in Wound Healing. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2526. [PMID: 37760967 PMCID: PMC10525842 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This review summarizes the recent knowledge of the cellular and molecular processes that occur during wound healing. However, these biological mechanisms have yet to be defined in detail; this is demonstrated by the fact that alterations of events to pathological states, such as keloids, consisting of the excessive formation of scars, have consequences yet to be defined in detail. Attention is also dedicated to new therapies proposed for these kinds of pathologies. Awareness of these scientific problems is important for experts of various disciplines who are confronted with these kinds of presentations daily.
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- Montserrat Fernández-Guarino
- Dermatology Service, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (Irycis), 28034 Madrid, Spain;
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- Bioelectromagnetic Lab, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (Irycis), 28034 Madrid, Spain;
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- Research Unit of Histology and Embriology, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50134 Firenze, Italy
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Amiri N, Ghaffari S, Hassanpour I, Chae T, Jalili R, Kilani RT, Ko F, Ghahary A, Lange D. Antibacterial Thermosensitive Silver-Hydrogel Nanocomposite Improves Wound Healing. Gels 2023; 9:542. [PMID: 37504421 PMCID: PMC10379397 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Bacterial infection and poor cell recruitment are among the main factors that prolong wound healing. To address this, a strategy is required that can prevent infection while promoting tissue repair. Here, we have created a silver nanoparticle-based hydrogel composite that is antibacterial and provides nutrients for cell growth, while filling cavities of various geometries in wounds that are difficult to reach with other dressings. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by chemical reduction and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS). Using varying concentrations of AgNPs (200, 400, and 600 ppm), several collagen-based silver-hydrogel nanocomposite candidates were generated. The impact of these candidates on wound healing was assessed in a rat splinted wound model, while their ability to prevent wound infection from a contaminated surface was assessed using a rat subcutaneous infection model. Biocompatibility was assessed using the standard MTT assay and in vivo histological analyses. Synthesized AgNPs were spherical and stable, and while hydrogel alone did not have any antibacterial effect, AgNP-hydrogel composites showed significant antibacterial activity both in vitro and in vivo. Wound healing was found to be accelerated with AgNP-hydrogel composite treatment, and no negative effects were observed compared to the control group. The formulations were non-cytotoxic and did not differ significantly in hematological and biochemical factors from the control group in the in vivo study. By presenting promising antibacterial and wound healing activities, silver-hydrogel nanocomposite offers a safe therapeutic option that can be used as a functional scaffold for an acceleration of wound healing.
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- Nafise Amiri
- Professional Fire Fighters' Burn and Wound Healing Research Laboratory, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
- ICORD and Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- The Stone Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Professional Fire Fighters' Burn and Wound Healing Research Laboratory, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Aspect Biosystems, Vancouver, BC V6P 6P2, Canada
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- Professional Fire Fighters' Burn and Wound Healing Research Laboratory, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Professional Fire Fighters' Burn and Wound Healing Research Laboratory, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- The Stone Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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Corsaro C, Condorelli M, Speciale A, Cimino F, Forte G, Barreca F, Spadaro S, Muscarà C, D’Arrigo M, Toscano G, D’Urso L, Compagnini G, Neri F, Saija A, Fazio E. Nano-Hybrid Ag@LCCs Systems with Potential Wound-Healing Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2435. [PMID: 36984315 PMCID: PMC10052190 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The synthesis of contaminant-free silver@linear carbon chains (Ag@LCCs) nanohybrid systems, at different Ag/LCCs ratios, by pulsed laser ablation was studied. The ablation products were first characterized by several diagnostic techniques: conventional UV-Vis optical absorption and micro-Raman spectroscopies, as well as scanning electron microscopy, operating in transmission mode. The experimental evidence was confirmed by the theoretical simulations' data. Furthermore, to gain a deeper insight into the factors influencing metal@LCCs biological responses in relation to their physical properties, in this work, we investigated the bioproperties of the Ag@LCCs nanosystems towards a wound-healing activity. We found that Ag@LCC nanohybrids maintain good antibacterial properties and possess a better capability, in comparison with Ag NPs, of interacting with mammalian cells, allowing us to hypothesize that mainly the Ag@LCCs 3:1 might be suitable for topical application in wound healing, independent of (or in addition to) the antibacterial effect.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carmelo Corsaro
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physics Science and Earth Science, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Marcello Condorelli
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
| | - Antonio Speciale
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Francesco Cimino
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Forte
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
| | - Francesco Barreca
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physics Science and Earth Science, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Salvatore Spadaro
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physics Science and Earth Science, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Claudia Muscarà
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Manuela D’Arrigo
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Giovanni Toscano
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Luisa D’Urso
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Compagnini
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
| | - Fortunato Neri
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physics Science and Earth Science, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Antonina Saija
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
| | - Enza Fazio
- Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physics Science and Earth Science, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 31, I-98166 Messina, Italy
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