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Chen H, Zhang B, Huang J. Recent advances and applications of artificial intelligence in 3D bioprinting. BIOPHYSICS REVIEWS 2024; 5:031301. [PMID: 39036708 PMCID: PMC11260195 DOI: 10.1063/5.0190208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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3D bioprinting techniques enable the precise deposition of living cells, biomaterials, and biomolecules, emerging as a promising approach for engineering functional tissues and organs. Meanwhile, recent advances in 3D bioprinting enable researchers to build in vitro models with finely controlled and complex micro-architecture for drug screening and disease modeling. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has been applied to different stages of 3D bioprinting, including medical image reconstruction, bioink selection, and printing process, with both classical AI and machine learning approaches. The ability of AI to handle complex datasets, make complex computations, learn from past experiences, and optimize processes dynamically makes it an invaluable tool in advancing 3D bioprinting. The review highlights the current integration of AI in 3D bioprinting and discusses future approaches to harness the synergistic capabilities of 3D bioprinting and AI for developing personalized tissues and organs.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Brunel University London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Tezsezen E, Yigci D, Ahmadpour A, Tasoglu S. AI-Based Metamaterial Design. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:29547-29569. [PMID: 38808674 PMCID: PMC11181287 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The use of metamaterials in various devices has revolutionized applications in optics, healthcare, acoustics, and power systems. Advancements in these fields demand novel or superior metamaterials that can demonstrate targeted control of electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal properties of matter. Traditional design systems and methods often require manual manipulations which is time-consuming and resource intensive. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing metamaterial design can be employed to explore variant disciplines and address bottlenecks in design. AI-based metamaterial design can also enable the development of novel metamaterials by optimizing design parameters that cannot be achieved using traditional methods. The application of AI can be leveraged to accelerate the analysis of vast data sets as well as to better utilize limited data sets via generative models. This review covers the transformative impact of AI and AI-based metamaterial design for optics, acoustics, healthcare, and power systems. The current challenges, emerging fields, future directions, and bottlenecks within each domain are discussed.
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- Ece Tezsezen
- Graduate
School of Science and Engineering, Koç
University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- School
of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç
University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Bogaziçi
Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogaziçi
University, Istanbul 34684, Türkiye
- Koç
University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries
(KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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Biswas AA, Dhondale MR, Agrawal AK, Serrano DR, Mishra B, Kumar D. Advancements in microneedle fabrication techniques: artificial intelligence assisted 3D-printing technology. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:1458-1479. [PMID: 38218999 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01510-9] [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] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Microneedles (MNs) are micron-scale needles that are a painless alternative to injections for delivering drugs through the skin. MNs find applications as biosensing devices and could serve as real-time diagnosis tools. There have been numerous fabrication techniques employed for producing quality MN-based systems, prominent among them is the three-dimensional (3D) printing. 3D printing enables the production of quality MNs of tuneable characteristics using a variety of materials. Further, the possible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) with 3D printing makes it an indispensable tool for fabricating microneedles. Provided that these AI tools can be trained and act with minimal human intervention to control the quality of products produced, there is also a possibility of mass production of MNs using these tools in the future. This work reviews the specific role of AI in the 3D printing of MN-based devices discussing the use of AI in predicting drug release patterns, its role as a quality control tool, and in predicting the biomarker levels. Additionally, the autonomous 3D printing of microneedles using an integrated system of the internet of things (IoT) and machine learning (ML) is discussed in brief. Different categories of machine learning including supervised learning, semi-supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforced learning have been discussed in brief. Lastly, a brief section is dedicated to the biosensing applications of MN-based devices.
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- Anuj A Biswas
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, India.
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Szechyńska-Hebda M, Hebda M, Doğan-Sağlamtimur N, Lin WT. Let's Print an Ecology in 3D (and 4D). MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2194. [PMID: 38793260 PMCID: PMC11122764 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The concept of ecology, historically rooted in the economy of nature, currently needs to evolve to encompass the intricate web of interactions among humans and various organisms in the environment, which are influenced by anthropogenic forces. In this review, the definition of ecology has been adapted to address the dynamic interplay of energy, resources, and information shaping both natural and artificial ecosystems. Previously, 3D (and 4D) printing technologies have been presented as potential tools within this ecological framework, promising a new economy for nature. However, despite the considerable scientific discourse surrounding both ecology and 3D printing, there remains a significant gap in research exploring the interplay between these directions. Therefore, a holistic review of incorporating ecological principles into 3D printing practices is presented, emphasizing environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and innovation. Furthermore, the 'unecological' aspects of 3D printing, disadvantages related to legal aspects, intellectual property, and legislation, as well as societal impacts, are underlined. These presented ideas collectively suggest a roadmap for future research and practice. This review calls for a more comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted impacts of 3D printing and the development of responsible practices aligned with ecological goals.
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Ilan University, No. 1, Sec. 1, Shennong Rd., I-Lan 260, Taiwan;
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Khairnar P, Phatale V, Shukla S, Tijani AO, Hedaoo A, Strauss J, Verana G, Vambhurkar G, Puri A, Srivastava S. Nanocarrier-Integrated Microneedles: Divulging the Potential of Novel Frontiers for Fostering the Management of Skin Ailments. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:2118-2147. [PMID: 38660711 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00144] [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] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The various kinds of nanocarriers (NCs) have been explored for the delivery of therapeutics designed for the management of skin manifestations. The NCs are considered as one of the promising approaches for the skin delivery of therapeutics attributable to sustained release and enhanced skin penetration. Despite the extensive applications of the NCs, the challenges in their delivery via skin barrier (majorly stratum corneum) have persisted. To overcome all the challenges associated with the delivery of NCs, the microneedle (MN) technology has emerged as a beacon of hope. Programmable drug release, being painless, and its minimally invasive nature make it an intriguing strategy to circumvent the multiple challenges associated with the various drug delivery systems. The integration of positive traits of NCs and MNs boosts therapeutic effectiveness by evading stratum corneum, facilitating the delivery of NCs through the skin and enhancing their targeted delivery. This review discusses the barrier function of skin, the importance of MNs, the types of MNs, and the superiority of NC-loaded MNs. We highlighted the applications of NC-integrated MNs for the management of various skin ailments, combinational drug delivery, active targeting, in vivo imaging, and as theranostics. The clinical trials, patent portfolio, and marketed products of drug/NC-integrated MNs are covered. Finally, regulatory hurdles toward benchtop-to-bedside translation, along with promising prospects needed to scale up NC-integrated MN technology, have been deliberated. The current review is anticipated to deliver thoughtful visions to researchers, clinicians, and formulation scientists for the successful development of the MN-technology-based product by carefully optimizing all the formulation variables.
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- Pooja Khairnar
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, United States
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, United States
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614, United States
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
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Ahmadpour A, Shojaeian M, Tasoglu S. Deep learning-augmented T-junction droplet generation. iScience 2024; 27:109326. [PMID: 38510144 PMCID: PMC10951907 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Droplet generation technology has become increasingly important in a wide range of applications, including biotechnology and chemical synthesis. T-junction channels are commonly used for droplet generation due to their integration capability of a larger number of droplet generators in a compact space. In this study, a finite element analysis (FEA) approach is employed to simulate droplet production and its dynamic regimes in a T-junction configuration and collect data for post-processing analysis. Next, image analysis was performed to calculate the droplet length and determine the droplet generation regime. Furthermore, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms were applied to estimate outputs through examination of input parameters within the simulation range. At the end, a graphical user interface (GUI) was developed for estimation of the droplet characteristics based on inputs, enabling the users to preselect their designs with comparable microfluidic configurations within the studied range.
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- Abdollah Ahmadpour
- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Is Bank Artificial Intelligence Lab (KUIS AILab), Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul 34684, Türkiye
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Carou-Senra P, Rodríguez-Pombo L, Awad A, Basit AW, Alvarez-Lorenzo C, Goyanes A. Inkjet Printing of Pharmaceuticals. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309164. [PMID: 37946604 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Inkjet printing (IJP) is an additive manufacturing process that selectively deposits ink materials, layer-by-layer, to create 3D objects or 2D patterns with precise control over their structure and composition. This technology has emerged as an attractive and versatile approach to address the ever-evolving demands of personalized medicine in the healthcare industry. Although originally developed for nonhealthcare applications, IJP harnesses the potential of pharma-inks, which are meticulously formulated inks containing drugs and pharmaceutical excipients. Delving into the formulation and components of pharma-inks, the key to precise and adaptable material deposition enabled by IJP is unraveled. The review extends its focus to substrate materials, including paper, films, foams, lenses, and 3D-printed materials, showcasing their diverse advantages, while exploring a wide spectrum of therapeutic applications. Additionally, the potential benefits of hardware and software improvements, along with artificial intelligence integration, are discussed to enhance IJP's precision and efficiency. Embracing these advancements, IJP holds immense potential to reshape traditional medicine manufacturing processes, ushering in an era of medical precision. However, further exploration and optimization are needed to fully utilize IJP's healthcare capabilities. As researchers push the boundaries of IJP, the vision of patient-specific treatment is on the horizon of becoming a tangible reality.
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- Paola Carou-Senra
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
- FABRX Ltd., Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH, UK
- FABRX Artificial Intelligence, Carretera de Escairón 14, Currelos (O Saviñao), CP 27543, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma Group (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK
- FABRX Ltd., Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH, UK
- FABRX Artificial Intelligence, Carretera de Escairón 14, Currelos (O Saviñao), CP 27543, Spain
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Lu A, Williams RO, Maniruzzaman M. 3D printing of biologics-what has been accomplished to date? Drug Discov Today 2024; 29:103823. [PMID: 37949427 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103823] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a promising approach for the stabilization and delivery of non-living biologics. This versatile tool builds complex structures and customized resolutions, and has significant potential in various industries, especially pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics. Biologics have become increasingly prevalent in the field of medicine due to their diverse applications and benefits. Stability is the main attribute that must be achieved during the development of biologic formulations. 3D printing could help to stabilize biologics by entrapment, support binding, or crosslinking. Furthermore, gene fragments could be transited into cells during co-printing, when the pores on the membrane are enlarged. This review provides: (i) an introduction to 3D printing technologies and biologics, covering genetic elements, therapeutic proteins, antibodies, and bacteriophages; (ii) an overview of the applications of 3D printing of biologics, including regenerative medicine, gene therapy, and personalized treatments; (iii) information on how 3D printing could help to stabilize and deliver biologics; and (iv) discussion on regulations, challenges, and future directions, including microneedle vaccines, novel 3D printing technologies and artificial-intelligence-facilitated research and product development. Overall, the 3D printing of biologics holds great promise for enhancing human health by providing extended longevity and enhanced quality of life, making it an exciting area in the rapidly evolving field of biomedicine.
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- Anqi Lu
- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA; Pharmaceutical Engineering and 3D Printing (PharmE3D) Lab, Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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Ma L, Yu S, Xu X, Moses Amadi S, Zhang J, Wang Z. Application of artificial intelligence in 3D printing physical organ models. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100792. [PMID: 37746667 PMCID: PMC10511479 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing will become technologies that profoundly impact humanity. 3D printing of patient-specific organ models is expected to replace animal carcasses, providing scenarios that simulate the surgical environment for preoperative training and educating patients to propose effective solutions. Due to the complexity of 3D printing manufacturing, it is still used on a small scale in clinical practice, and there are problems such as the low resolution of obtaining MRI/CT images, long consumption time, and insufficient realism. AI has been effectively used in 3D printing as a powerful problem-solving tool. This paper introduces 3D printed organ models, focusing on the idea of AI application in 3D printed manufacturing of organ models. Finally, the potential application of AI to 3D-printed organ models is discussed. Based on the synergy between AI and 3D printing that will benefit organ model manufacturing and facilitate clinical preoperative training in the medical field, the use of AI in 3D-printed organ model making is expected to become a reality.
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- Liang Ma
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310000, China
- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310000, China
- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310000, China
- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- International Education College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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Carou-Senra P, Ong JJ, Castro BM, Seoane-Viaño I, Rodríguez-Pombo L, Cabalar P, Alvarez-Lorenzo C, Basit AW, Pérez G, Goyanes A. Predicting pharmaceutical inkjet printing outcomes using machine learning. Int J Pharm X 2023; 5:100181. [PMID: 37143957 PMCID: PMC10151423 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2023.100181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Inkjet printing has been extensively explored in recent years to produce personalised medicines due to its low cost and versatility. Pharmaceutical applications have ranged from orodispersible films to complex polydrug implants. However, the multi-factorial nature of the inkjet printing process makes formulation (e.g., composition, surface tension, and viscosity) and printing parameter optimization (e.g., nozzle diameter, peak voltage, and drop spacing) an empirical and time-consuming endeavour. Instead, given the wealth of publicly available data on pharmaceutical inkjet printing, there is potential for a predictive model for inkjet printing outcomes to be developed. In this study, machine learning (ML) models (random forest, multilayer perceptron, and support vector machine) to predict printability and drug dose were developed using a dataset of 687 formulations, consolidated from in-house and literature-mined data on inkjet-printed formulations. The optimized ML models predicted the printability of formulations with an accuracy of 97.22%, and predicted the quality of the prints with an accuracy of 97.14%. This study demonstrates that ML models can feasibly provide predictive insights to inkjet printing outcomes prior to formulation preparation, affording resource- and time-savings.
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- Paola Carou-Senra
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- IRLab, CITIC Research Center, Department of Computer Science, University of A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- IRLab, Department of Computer Science, University of A Coruña, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
- FabRx Ltd., Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford TN24 8DH, UK
- Corresponding authors at: Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK.
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- IRLab, CITIC Research Center, Department of Computer Science, University of A Coruña, Spain
- Corresponding author at: IRLab, CITIC Research Center, Department of Computer Science, University of A Coruña, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Facultad de Farmacia, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK
- FabRx Ltd., Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford TN24 8DH, UK
- Fabrx Artificial Intelligence, Carretera de Escairón, 14, Currelos (O Saviñao) CP 27543, Spain
- Corresponding authors at: Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK.
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Yuan Y, Han Y, Yap CW, Kochhar JS, Li H, Xiang X, Kang L. Prediction of drug permeation through microneedled skin by machine learning. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10512. [PMID: 38023708 PMCID: PMC10658566 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin preventing external substances from entering human body. Microneedles (MNs) are sharp protrusions of a few hundred microns in length, which can penetrate the stratum corneum to facilitate drug permeation through skin. To determine the amount of drug delivered through skin, in vitro drug permeation testing is commonly used, but the testing is costly and time-consuming. To address this issue, machine learning methods were employed to predict drug permeation through the skin, circumventing the need of conducting skin permeation experiments. By comparing the experimental data and simulated results, it was found extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) was the best among the four simulation methods. It was also found that drug loading, permeation time, and MN surface area were critical parameters in the models. In conclusion, machine learning is useful to predict drug permeation profiles for MN-facilitated transdermal drug delivery.
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- Yunong Yuan
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and HealthUniversity of SydneyNew South Wales2006Australia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, School of PharmacyFudan UniversityShanghai201203China
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health677 Huntington AvenueBostonMassachusetts02115USA
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- National Healthcare Group1 Fusionopolis LinkSingapore138542Singapore
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- MGI Tech21 Biopolis Road, NucleosSingapore138567Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, School of PharmacyFudan UniversityShanghai201203China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and HealthUniversity of SydneyNew South Wales2006Australia
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Akbari Nakhjavani S, Tokyay BK, Soylemez C, Sarabi MR, Yetisen AK, Tasoglu S. Biosensors for prostate cancer detection. Trends Biotechnol 2023; 41:1248-1267. [PMID: 37147246 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the most common tumors and a leading cause of mortality among men, resulting in ~375 000 deaths annually worldwide. Various analytical methods have been designed for quantitative and rapid detection of PC biomarkers. Electrochemical (EC), optical, and magnetic biosensors have been developed to detect tumor biomarkers in clinical and point-of-care (POC) settings. Although POC biosensors have shown potential for detection of PC biomarkers, some limitations, such as the sample preparation, should be considered. To tackle such shortcomings, new technologies have been utilized for development of more practical biosensors. Here, biosensing platforms for the detection of PC biomarkers such as immunosensors, aptasensors, genosensors, paper-based devices, microfluidic systems, and multiplex high-throughput platforms, are discussed.
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- Sattar Akbari Nakhjavani
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey; Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany 70569
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany 70569; Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey.
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Birtek MT, Alseed MM, Sarabi MR, Ahmadpour A, Yetisen AK, Tasoglu S. Machine learning-augmented fluid dynamics simulations for micromixer educational module. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2023; 17:044101. [PMID: 37425484 PMCID: PMC10329477 DOI: 10.1063/5.0146375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Micromixers play an imperative role in chemical and biomedical systems. Designing compact micromixers for laminar flows owning a low Reynolds number is more challenging than flows with higher turbulence. Machine learning models can enable the optimization of the designs and capabilities of microfluidic systems by receiving input from a training library and producing algorithms that can predict the outcomes prior to the fabrication process to minimize development cost and time. Here, an educational interactive microfluidic module is developed to enable the design of compact and efficient micromixers at low Reynolds regimes for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. The optimization of Newtonian fluids designs was based on a machine learning model, which was trained by simulating and calculating the mixing index of 1890 different micromixer designs. This approach utilized a combination of six design parameters and the results as an input data set to a two-layer deep neural network with 100 nodes in each hidden layer. A trained model was achieved with R2 = 0.9543 that can be used to predict the mixing index and find the optimal parameters needed to design micromixers. Non-Newtonian fluid cases were also optimized using 56700 simulated designs with eight varying input parameters, reduced to 1890 designs, and then trained using the same deep neural network used for Newtonian fluids to obtain R2 = 0.9063. The framework was subsequently used as an interactive educational module, demonstrating a well-structured integration of technology-based modules such as using artificial intelligence in the engineering curriculum, which can highly contribute to engineering education.
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- Mehmet Tugrul Birtek
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Tarar C, Aydın E, Yetisen AK, Tasoglu S. Machine Learning-Enabled Optimization of Interstitial Fluid Collection via a Sweeping Microneedle Design. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:20968-20978. [PMID: 37332784 PMCID: PMC10268608 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Microneedles (MNs) allow for biological fluid sampling and drug delivery toward the development of minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment in medicine. MNs have been fabricated based on empirical data such as mechanical testing, and their physical parameters have been optimized through the trial-and-error method. While these methods showed adequate results, the performance of MNs can be enhanced by analyzing a large data set of parameters and their respective performance using artificial intelligence. In this study, finite element methods (FEMs) and machine learning (ML) models were integrated to determine the optimal physical parameters for a MN design in order to maximize the amount of collected fluid. The fluid behavior in a MN patch is simulated with several different physical and geometrical parameters using FEM, and the resulting data set is used as the input for ML algorithms including multiple linear regression, random forest regression, support vector regression, and neural networks. Decision tree regression (DTR) yielded the best prediction of optimal parameters. ML modeling methods can be utilized to optimize the geometrical design parameters of MNs in wearable devices for application in point-of-care diagnostics and targeted drug delivery.
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- Ceren Tarar
- Department
of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- TUPRAS
Energy Center (KUTEM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College
London, London SW7 2AZ, U.K.
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- Koc
University Is Bank Artificial Intelligence Lab (KUIS AILab), Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Koç
University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Boğaziçi
Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi
University, Çengelköy, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Koç
University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries
(KUAR), Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Physical
Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute
for Intelligent Systems, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Bioprinting as an extension of 3D printing offers capabilities for printing tissues and organs for application in biomedical engineering. Conducting bioprinting in space, where the gravity is zero, can enable new frontiers in tissue engineering. Fabrication of soft tissues, which usually collapse under their own weight, can be accelerated in microgravity conditions as the external forces are eliminated. Furthermore, human colonization in space can be supported by providing critical needs of life and ecosystems by 3D bioprinting without relying on cargos from Earth, e.g., by development and long-term employment of living engineered filters (such as sea sponges-known as critical for initiating and maintaining an ecosystem). This review covers bioprinting methods in microgravity along with providing an analysis on the process of shipping bioprinters to space and presenting a perspective on the prospects of zero-gravity bioprinting.
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- Misagh Rezapour Sarabi
- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey 34450
- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany 70569
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, U.K
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey 34450
- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany 70569
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey 34450
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey 34450
- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey 34684
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Xiao W, Xiong Y, Li Y, Chen Z, Li H. Non-Enzymatically Colorimetric Bilirubin Sensing Based on the Catalytic Structure Disruption of Gold Nanocages. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23062969. [PMID: 36991679 PMCID: PMC10053977 DOI: 10.3390/s23062969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As an essential indicator of liver function, bilirubin is of great significance for clinical diagnosis. A non-enzymatic sensor has been established for sensitive bilirubin detection based on the bilirubin oxidation catalyzed by unlabeled gold nanocages (GNCs). GNCs with dual-localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) peaks were prepared by a one-pot method. One peak around 500 nm was ascribed to gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and the other located in the near-infrared region was the typical peak of GNCs. The catalytic oxidation of bilirubin by GNCs was accompanied by the disruption of cage structure, releasing free AuNPs from the nanocage. This transformation changed the dual peak intensities in opposite trend, and made it possible to realize the colorimetric sensing of bilirubin in a ratiometric mode. The absorbance ratios showed good linearity to bilirubin concentrations in the range of 0.20~3.60 μmol/L with a detection limit of 39.35 nM (3σ, n = 3). The sensor exhibited excellent selectivity for bilirubin over other coexisting substances. Bilirubin in real human serum samples was detected with recoveries ranging from 94.5 to 102.6%. The method for bilirubin assay is simple, sensitive and without complex biolabeling.
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- Wenxiang Xiao
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Biomedical Sensing and Intelligent Instrument, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Biomedical Sensing and Intelligent Instrument, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Biomedical Sensing and Intelligent Instrument, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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Ahmadpour A, Isgor PK, Ural B, Eren BN, Sarabi MR, Muradoglu M, Tasoglu S. Microneedle arrays integrated with microfluidic systems: Emerging applications and fluid flow modeling. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2023; 17:021501. [PMID: 37153866 PMCID: PMC10162023 DOI: 10.1063/5.0121578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Microneedle arrays are patches of needles at micro- and nano-scale, which are competent and versatile technologies that have been merged with microfluidic systems to construct more capable devices for biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, wound healing, biosensing, and sampling body fluids. In this paper, several designs and applications are reviewed. In addition, modeling approaches used in microneedle designs for fluid flow and mass transfer are discussed, and the challenges are highlighted.
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- Abdollah Ahmadpour
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University, Türkiye
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University, Türkiye
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University, Türkiye
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University, Türkiye
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University, Türkiye
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Akbari Nakhjavani S, Khalilzadeh B, Afsharan H, Hosseini N, Ghahremani MH, Carrara S, Tasoglu S, Omidi Y. Electrochemiluminescent immunosensor for detection of carcinoembryonic antigen using luminol-coated silver nanoparticles. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:77. [PMID: 36715890 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05656-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Recently, electrochemiluminescent (ECL) immunosensors have received much attention in the field of biomarker detection. Here, a highly enhanced ECL immunosensing platform was designed for ultrasensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). The surface of the glassy carbon electrode was enhanced by applying functional nanostructures such as thiolated graphene oxide (S-GO) and streptavidin-coated gold nanoparticles (SA-AuNPs). The selectivity and sensitivity of the designed immunosensor were improved by entrapping CEA biomolecules using a sandwich approach. Luminol/silver nanoparticles (Lu-SNPs) were applied as the main core of the signaling probe, which were then coated with streptavidin to provide overloading of the secondary antibody. The highly ECL signal enhancement was obtained due to the presence of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) in the signaling probe, in which the presence of H2O2 further amplified the intensity of the signals. The engineered immunosensor presented excellent sensitivity for CEA detection, with limit of detection (LOD) and linear detection range (LDR) values of 58 fg mL-1 and 0.1 pg mL-1 to 5 pg mL-1 (R2 = 0.9944), respectively. Besides its sensitivity, the fabricated ECL immunosensor presented outstanding selectivity for the detection of CEA in the presence of various similar agents. Additionally, the developed immunosensor showed an appropriate repeatability (RSD 3.8%) and proper stability (2 weeks). Having indicated a robust performance in the real human serum with stated LOD and LDR, the engineered immunosensor can be considered for the detection and monitoring of CEA in the clinic.
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- Sattar Akbari Nakhjavani
- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, 34450.
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, 34450.
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Optical+Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Integrated Circuit Laboratory, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, 34450.
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, 34450.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328, USA.
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Sarabi MR, Yigci D, Alseed MM, Mathyk BA, Ata B, Halicigil C, Tasoglu S. Disposable Paper-Based Microfluidics for Fertility Testing. iScience 2022; 25:104986. [PMID: 36105592 PMCID: PMC9465368 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fifteen percent of couples of reproductive age suffer from infertility globally and the burden of infertility disproportionately impacts residents of developing countries. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), have been successful in overcoming various reasons for infertility including borderline and severe male factor infertility which consists of 20%–30% of all infertile cases. Approximately half of male infertility cases stem from suboptimal sperm parameters. Therefore, healthy/normal sperm enrichment and sorting remains crucial in advancing reproductive medicine. Microfluidic technologies have emerged as promising tools to develop in-home rapid fertility tests and point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tools. Here, we review advancements in fabrication methods for paper-based microfluidic devices and their emerging fertility testing applications assessing sperm concentration, sperm motility, sperm DNA analysis, and other sperm functionalities, and provide a glimpse into future directions for paper-based fertility microfluidic systems. Paper-based technologies are emerging to develop in-home rapid fertility tests Fabrication methods for paper-based microfluidic devices are presented Emerging disposable paper-based fertility testing applications are reviewed
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
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- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34684
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HCA Healthcare, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine GME, Brandon Regional Hospital, Florida 33511, USA
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
- ART Fertility Clinics, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 337-1500
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- Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, Connecticut 06520, USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34684
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
- Koç University Is Bank Artificial Intelligence Lab (KUIS AI Lab), Koç University, Istanbul, Türkiye 34450
- Corresponding author
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Rezapour Sarabi M, Nakhjavani SA, Tasoglu S. 3D-Printed Microneedles for Point-of-Care Biosensing Applications. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13071099. [PMID: 35888916 PMCID: PMC9318629 DOI: 10.3390/mi13071099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Microneedles (MNs) are an emerging technology for user-friendly and minimally invasive injection, offering less pain and lower tissue damage in comparison to conventional needles. With their ability to extract body fluids, MNs are among the convenient candidates for developing biosensing setups, where target molecules/biomarkers are detected by the biosensor using the sample collected with the MNs. Herein, we discuss the 3D printing of microneedle arrays (MNAs) toward enabling point-of-care (POC) biosensing applications.
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- Misagh Rezapour Sarabi
- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; (M.R.S.); (S.A.N.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; (M.R.S.); (S.A.N.)
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; (M.R.S.); (S.A.N.)
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
- Koç University İş Bank Artificial Intelligence Lab (KUIS AI Lab), Koç University, Sariyer, Istanbul 34450, Turkey
- Correspondence:
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Advances in microfabrication and biomaterials have enabled the development of microfluidic chips for studying tissue and organ models. While these platforms have been developed primarily for modeling human diseases, they are also used to uncover cellular and molecular mechanisms through in vitro studies, especially in the neurovascular system, where physiological mechanisms and three-dimensional (3D) architecture are difficult to reconstruct via conventional assays. An extracellular matrix (ECM) model with a stable structure possessing the ability to mimic the natural extracellular environment of the cell efficiently is useful for tissue engineering applications. Conventionally used techniques for this purpose, for example, Matrigels, have drawbacks of owning complex fabrication procedures, in some cases not efficient enough in terms of functionality and expenses. Here, we proposed a fabrication protocol for a GelMA hydrogel, which has shown structural stability and the ability to imitate the natural environment of the cell accurately, inside a microfluidic chip utilizing co-culturing of two human cell lines. The chemical composition of the synthesized GelMA was identified by Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry (FTIR), its surface morphology was observed by field emission electron microscopy (FESEM), and the structural properties were analyzed by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The swelling behavior of the hydrogel in the microfluidic chip was imaged, and its porosity was examined for 72 h by tracking cell localization using immunofluorescence. GelMA exhibited the desired biomechanical properties, and the viability of cells in both platforms was more than 80% for seven days. Furthermore, GelMA was a viable platform for 3D cell culture studies and was structurally stable over long periods, even when prepared by photopolymerization in a microfluidic platform. This work demonstrated a viable strategy to conduct co-culturing experiments as well as modeling invasion and migration events. This microfluidic assay may have application in drug delivery and dosage optimization studies.
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