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Hughes KJ, Cheng J, Iyer KA, Ralhan K, Ganesan M, Hsu CW, Zhan Y, Wang X, Zhu B, Gao M, Wang H, Zhang Y, Huang J, Zhou QA. Unveiling Trends: Nanoscale Materials Shaping Emerging Biomedical Applications. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16325-16342. [PMID: 38888229 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The realm of biomedical materials continues to evolve rapidly, driven by innovative research across interdisciplinary domains. Leveraging big data from the CAS Content Collection, this study employs quantitative analysis through natural language processing (NLP) to identify six emerging areas within nanoscale materials for biomedical applications. These areas encompass self-healing, bioelectronic, programmable, lipid-based, protein-based, and antibacterial materials. Our Nano Focus delves into the multifaceted utilization of nanoscale materials in these domains, spanning from augmenting physical and electronic properties for interfacing with human tissue to facilitating intricate functionalities like programmable drug delivery.
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- Kevin J Hughes
- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- ACS International India Pvt. Ltd., Pune 411044, India
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- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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- Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Rd., Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030. PR China
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de Souza A, Santo GE, Amaral GO, Sousa KSJ, Parisi JR, Achilles RB, Ribeiro DA, Renno ACM. Electrospun skin dressings for diabetic wound treatment: a systematic review. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2024; 23:49-71. [PMID: 38932903 PMCID: PMC11196489 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01324-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia associated with a lack of insulin production or insulin resistance. In diabetic patients, the capacity for healing is generally decreased, leading to chronic wounds. One of the most common treatments for chronic wounds is skin dressings, which serve as protection from infection, reduce pain levels, and stimulate tissue healing. Furthermore, electrospinning is one of the most effective techniques used for manufacturing skin dressings. Objective The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to examine the effects of electrospun skin dressings from different sources in the process of healing skin wounds using in vivo experiments in diabetic rats. Methods The search was carried out according to the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), and the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) descriptors were defined as "wound dressing," "diabetes," "in vivo," and "electrospun." A total of 14 articles were retrieved from PubMed and Scopus databases. Results The results were based mainly on histological analysis and macroscopic evaluation, demonstrating moderate evidence synthesis for all experimental studies, showing a positive effect of electrospun skin dressings for diabetic wound treatment. Conclusion This review confirms the significant benefits of using electrospun skin dressings for skin repair and regeneration. All the inks used were demonstrated to be suitable for dressing manufacturing. Moreover, in vivo findings showed full wound closure in most of the studies, with well-organized dermal and epidermal layers.
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- Amanda de Souza
- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Metropolitan University of Santos (UNIMES), 8 Francisco Glicerio Avenue, Santos, SP 11045002 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 136 Silva Jardim Street, Santos, SP 11015020 Brazil
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Rahman A, Rehmani R, Pirvu DG, Huang SM, Puri S, Arcos M. Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Marine Collagen: A Scientific Exploration for Delaying Skin Aging. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:159. [PMID: 38667776 PMCID: PMC11050892 DOI: 10.3390/md22040159] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Aging is closely associated with collagen degradation, impacting the structure and strength of the muscles, joints, bones, and skin. The continuous aging of the skin is a natural process that is influenced by extrinsic factors such as UV exposure, dietary patterns, smoking habits, and cosmetic supplements. Supplements that contain collagen can act as remedies that help restore vitality and youth to the skin, helping combat aging. Notably, collagen supplements enriched with essential amino acids such as proline and glycine, along with marine fish collagen, have become popular for their safety and effectiveness in mitigating the aging process. To compile the relevant literature on the anti-aging applications of marine collagen, a search and analysis of peer-reviewed papers was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase, covering publications from 1991 to 2024. From in vitro to in vivo experiments, the reviewed studies elucidate the anti-aging benefits of marine collagen, emphasizing its role in combating skin aging by minimizing oxidative stress, photodamage, and the appearance of wrinkles. Various bioactive marine peptides exhibit diverse anti-aging properties, including free radical scavenging, apoptosis inhibition, lifespan extension in various organisms, and protective effects in aging humans. Furthermore, the topical application of hyaluronic acid is discussed as a mechanism to increase collagen production and skin moisture, contributing to the anti-aging effects of collagen supplementation. The integration of bio-tissue engineering in marine collagen applications is also explored, highlighting its proven utility in skin healing and bone regeneration applications. However, limitations to the scope of its application exist. Thus, by delving into these nuanced considerations, this review contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the potential and challenges associated with marine collagen in the realm of anti-aging applications.
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- Azizur Rahman
- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- AR Biotech Canada, Toronto, ON M2H 3P8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, St. George, Toronto, ON M5S 3B2, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), University of Toronto, ONRamp at UTE, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada; (R.R.); (D.G.P.); (S.M.H.); (S.P.); (M.A.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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Zhu Y, Xiang W, He S, San Z, Liu W, Wu J, Hayashi T, Mizuno K, Hattori S, Fujisaki H, Ikejima T. Collagen I protects human keratinocytes HaCaT against UVB injury via restoring PINK1/parkin-mediated mitophagy. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 753:109905. [PMID: 38281543 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109905] [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: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Collagen I is a major component of extracellular matrix in human skin, and is also widely used in a variety of skin-care products. In this study, we investigated the modulatory roles of collagen I on human immortalized keratinocytes HaCaT, especially when cells were irradiated with UVB. Interestingly, the cells grown on plates coated by molecular collagen I, but not fibrillar collagen I, acquired certain resistance against UVB damages, as shown by increased survival and reduced apoptosis. The accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria in UVB-treated cells was attenuated by molecular collagen I-coating. Interestingly, molecular collagen I rescued the loss of mitochondrial biogenesis in cells treated with UVB. Loss of PINK1/parkin-mediated mitophagy was dominant for the accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria after UVB irradiation. Of note, cells cultured on molecular collagen I-precoated plates exhibited reserved mitophagy after UVB irradiation, as reflected by the enhanced protein level of PINK1/parkin, increased mitochondrial ubiquitin and the co-localization of lysosomes and mitochondria. Moreover, in UVB-treated cells, inhibiting mitophagy by Cyclosporin A, or by silencing PINK1 or parkin, disturbed the resolution of mitochondrial stress and reduced the protective effect of molecular collagen I, indicating that mitophagy is pivotal for the protection of collagen I against UVB damage in keratinocytes HaCaT. Collectively, this study reveals an unexpected protective role of collagen I, which facilitates mitophagy to rescue cells under UVB irradiation, providing a new direction for clinical application of collagen products.
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- Yuying Zhu
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China; Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, 302-0017, Japan
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- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, 302-0017, Japan
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- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, 302-0017, Japan
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- Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix, Toride, Ibaraki, 302-0017, Japan
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, Liaoning, China; Key Laboratory of Computational Chemistry-Based Natural Antitumor Drug Research & Development, Liaoning, China.
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Cheng J, Li S, Li X, Zhan A. Influence of calcium concentration on larval adhesion in a highly invasive fouling ascidian: From morphological changes to molecular mechanisms. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 200:116119. [PMID: 38325201 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Calcium ion (Ca2+) is involved in the protein-mediated larval adhesion of fouling ascidians, yet the effects of environmental Ca2+ on larval adhesion remain largely unexplored. Here, the larvae of fouling ascidian C. robusta were exposed to different concentrations of Ca2+. Exposures to low-concentration (0 mM and 5 mM) and high-concentration (20 mM and 40 mM) Ca2+ significantly decreased the adhesion rate of larvae, which was primarily attributed to the decreases in adhesive structure length and curvature. Changes in the expressions of genes encoding adhesion-, microvilli-, muscle contraction-, and collagen-related proteins provided a molecular-level explanation for adhesion rate reduction. Additionally, larvae likely prioritized their energy towards immunomodulation in response to Ca2+ stresses, ultimately leading to adhesion reduction. These findings advance our understanding of the influencing mechanisms of environmental Ca2+ on larval adhesion, which are expected to provide references for the development of precise antifouling strategies against ascidians and other fouling species.
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- Jiawei Cheng
- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Abedi M, Shafiee M, Afshari F, Mohammadi H, Ghasemi Y. Collagen-Based Medical Devices for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12010-023-04793-3. [PMID: 38133881 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04793-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Assisted reproductive technologies are key to solving the problems of aging and organ defects. Collagen is compatible with living tissues and has many different chemical properties; it has great potential for use in reproductive medicine and the engineering of reproductive tissues. It is a natural substance that has been used a lot in science and medicine. Collagen is a substance that can be obtained from many different animals. It can be made naturally or created using scientific methods. Using pure collagen has some drawbacks regarding its physical and chemical characteristics. Because of this, when collagen is processed in various ways, it can better meet the specific needs as a material for repairing tissues. In simpler terms, collagen can be used to help regenerate bones, cartilage, and skin. It can also be used in cardiovascular repair and other areas. There are different ways to process collagen, such as cross-linking it, making it more structured, adding minerals to it, or using it as a carrier for other substances. All of these methods help advance the field of tissue engineering. This review summarizes and discusses the current progress of collagen-based materials for reproductive medicine.
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- Mehdi Abedi
- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran.
- Research and Development Department, Danesh Salamat Kowsar Co., P.O. Box 7158186496, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Research and Development Department, Danesh Salamat Kowsar Co., P.O. Box 7158186496, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Science, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research and Development Department, Danesh Salamat Kowsar Co., P.O. Box 7158186496, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Hu YD, Xi QH, Kong J, Zhao YQ, Chi CF, Wang B. Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Peptides from the Collagens of Monkfish ( Lophius litulon) Swim Bladders: Isolation, Characterization, Molecular Docking Analysis and Activity Evaluation. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:516. [PMID: 37888451 PMCID: PMC10608021 DOI: 10.3390/md21100516] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to isolate and characterize collagen and angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory (ACEi) peptides from the swim bladders of monkfish (Lophius litulon). Therefore, acid-soluble collagen (ASC-M) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC-M) with yields of 4.27 ± 0.22% and 9.54 ± 0.51%, respectively, were extracted from monkfish swim bladders using acid and enzyme methods. The ASC-M and PSC-M contained Gly (325.2 and 314.9 residues/1000 residues, respectively) as the major amino acid, but they had low imino acid content (192.5 and 188.6 residues/1000 residues, respectively) in comparison with collagen from calf skins (CSC) (216.6 residues/1000 residues). The sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) patterns and ultraviolet (UV) absorption spectrums of ASC-M and PSC-M illustrated that they were mainly composed of type I collagen. Subsequently, three ACEi peptides were isolated from a PSC-M hydrolysate prepared via a double-enzyme system (alcalase + neutrase) and identified as SEGPK (MHP6), FDGPY (MHP7) and SPGPW (MHP9), with molecular weights of 516.5, 597.6 and 542.6 Da, respectively. SEGPK, FDGPY and SPGPW displayed remarkable anti-ACE activity, with IC50 values of 0.63, 0.94 and 0.71 mg/mL, respectively. Additionally, a molecular docking assay demonstrated that the affinities of SEGPK, FDGPY and SPGPW with ACE were -7.3, -10.9 and -9.4 kcal/mol, respectively. The remarkable ACEi activity of SEGPK, FDGPY and SPGPW was due to their connection with the active pockets and/or sites of ACE via hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interaction and electrostatic force. Moreover, SEGPK, FDGPY and SPGPW could protect HUVECs by controlling levels of nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1). Therefore, this work provides an effective means for the preparation of collagens and novel ACEi peptides from monkfish swim bladders, and the prepared ACEi peptides, including SEGPK, FDGPY and SPGPW, could serve as natural functional components in the development of health care products to control hypertension.
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- Yu-Dong Hu
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Biomedical Products, School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Biomedical Products, School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Biomedical Products, School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Biomedical Products, School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- National and Provincial Joint Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Marine Aquatic Genetic Resources, National Engineering Research Center of Marine Facilities Aquaculture, School of Marine Science and Technology, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Biomedical Products, School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
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Carolo A, Melotti L, Zivelonghi G, Sacchetto R, Akyürek EE, Martinello T, Venerando A, Iacopetti I, Sugni M, Martinelli G, Roncoroni M, Marzorati S, Barbon S, Contran M, Incendi D, Perozzo F, Porzionato A, Vindigni V, Patruno M. Mutable Collagenous Tissue Isolated from Echinoderms Leads to the Production of a Dermal Template That Is Biocompatible and Effective for Wound Healing in Rats. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:506. [PMID: 37888441 PMCID: PMC10608188 DOI: 10.3390/md21100506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The mutable collagenous tissue (MCT) of echinoderms possesses biological peculiarities that facilitate native collagen extraction and employment for biomedical applications such as regenerative purposes for the treatment of skin wounds. Strategies for skin regeneration have been developed and dermal substitutes have been used to cover the lesion to facilitate cell proliferation, although very little is known about the application of novel matrix obtained from marine collagen. From food waste we isolated eco-friendly collagen, naturally enriched with glycosaminoglycans, to produce an innovative marine-derived biomaterial assembled as a novel bi-layered skin substitute (Marine Collagen Dermal Template or MCDT). The present work carried out a preliminary experimental in vivo comparative analysis between the MCDT and Integra, one of the most widely used dermal templates for wound management, in a rat model of full-thickness skin wounds. Clinical, histological, and molecular evaluations showed that the MCDT might be a valuable tool in promoting and supporting skin wound healing: it is biocompatible, as no adverse reactions were observed, along with stimulating angiogenesis and the deposition of mature collagen. Therefore, the two dermal templates used in this study displayed similar biocompatibility and outcome with focus on full-thickness skin wounds, although a peculiar cellular behavior involving the angiogenesis process was observed for the MCDT.
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- Anna Carolo
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy;
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, 35020 Legnaro, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy; (M.S.); (G.M.); (M.R.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Padova University Hospital, 35128 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35121 Padova, Italy; (S.B.); (M.C.); (D.I.); (A.P.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (A.C.); (G.Z.); (R.S.); (E.E.A.)
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Young BD, Rosales SM, Enochs IC, Kolodziej G, Formel N, Moura A, D'Alonso GL, Traylor-Knowles N. Different disease inoculations cause common responses of the host immune system and prokaryotic component of the microbiome in Acropora palmata. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286293. [PMID: 37228141 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Reef-building corals contain a complex consortium of organisms, a holobiont, which responds dynamically to disease, making pathogen identification difficult. While coral transcriptomics and microbiome communities have previously been characterized, similarities and differences in their responses to different pathogenic sources has not yet been assessed. In this study, we inoculated four genets of the Caribbean branching coral Acropora palmata with a known coral pathogen (Serratia marcescens) and white band disease. We then characterized the coral's transcriptomic and prokaryotic microbiomes' (prokaryiome) responses to the disease inoculations, as well as how these responses were affected by a short-term heat stress prior to disease inoculation. We found strong commonality in both the transcriptomic and prokaryiomes responses, regardless of disease inoculation. Differences, however, were observed between inoculated corals that either remained healthy or developed active disease signs. Transcriptomic co-expression analysis identified that corals inoculated with disease increased gene expression of immune, wound healing, and fatty acid metabolic processes. Co-abundance analysis of the prokaryiome identified sets of both healthy-and-disease-state bacteria, while co-expression analysis of the prokaryiomes' inferred metagenomic function revealed infected corals' prokaryiomes shifted from free-living to biofilm states, as well as increasing metabolic processes. The short-term heat stress did not increase disease susceptibility for any of the four genets with any of the disease inoculations, and there was only a weak effect captured in the coral hosts' transcriptomic and prokaryiomes response. Genet identity, however, was a major driver of the transcriptomic variance, primarily due to differences in baseline immune gene expression. Despite genotypic differences in baseline gene expression, we have identified a common response for components of the coral holobiont to different disease inoculations. This work has identified genes and prokaryiome members that can be focused on for future coral disease work, specifically, putative disease diagnostic tools.
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- Benjamin D Young
- Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
- Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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- Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Coral Restoration Foundation, Tavernier, Florida, United States of America
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- Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States of America
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Ali N, Rashid MI, Rehan M, Shah Eqani SAMA, Summan ASA, Ismail IMI, Koller M, Ali AM, Shahzad K. Environmental Evaluation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Animal Slaughtering Waste Using Material Input Per Service Unit. N Biotechnol 2023; 75:40-51. [PMID: 36948413 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2023.03.004] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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The massive production and extensive use of fossil-based non-biodegradable plastics are leading to their environmental accumulation and ultimately cause health threats to animals, humans, and the biosphere in general. The problem can be overcome by developing eco-friendly ways for producing plastics-like biopolymers from waste residues such as of agricultural origin. This will solve two currently prevailing social issues: waste management and the efficient production of a biopolymer that is environmentally benign, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The current study assesses the environmental impact of biopolymer (PHA) manufacturing, starting from slaughterhouse waste as raw material. The Material Input Per Service Unit methodology (MIPS) is used to examine the sustainability of the PHA production process. In addition, the impact of shifting from business-as-usual energy provision (i.e., electricity from distribution grid network and heat provision from natural gas) to alternative renewable energy sources is also evaluated. As a major outcome, it is shown that the abiotic material contribution for PHA production process is almost double for using hard coal as an energy source than the petro-plastic low-density-poly(ethene) (LPDE), which PHA shall ultimately replace. Likewise, abiotic material contribution is 43% and 7% higher when using the electricity from the European electricity mix (EU-27 mix) and biogas, respectively, than in the case of LDPE production. However, PHA production based on wind power for energy provision has 12% lower abiotic material input than LDPE. Furthermore, the water input decreases when moving from the EU-27 mix to wind power. The reduction in water consumption for various electricity provision resources amounts to 20% for the EU-27 mix, 25% for hard coal, 71% for wind, and 70% for biogas. As the main conclusion, it is demonstrated that using wind farm electricity to generate PHA is the most environmentally friendly choice. Biogas is the second-best choice, although it requires additional abiotic material input.
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- Nadeem Ali
- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health and Environment Division, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz, NAWI Graz, Heinrichstrasse 28/IV, A-8010 Graz, Austria; ARENA Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Ressourcenschonende & Nachhaltige Technologien, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Carvalho DN, Lobo FCM, Rodrigues LC, Fernandes EM, Williams DS, Mearns-Spragg A, Sotelo CG, Perez-Martín RI, Reis RL, Gelinsky M, Silva TH. Advanced Polymeric Membranes as Biomaterials Based on Marine Sources Envisaging the Regeneration of Human Tissues. Gels 2023; 9:gels9030247. [PMID: 36975696 PMCID: PMC10048504 DOI: 10.3390/gels9030247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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The self-repair capacity of human tissue is limited, motivating the arising of tissue engineering (TE) in building temporary scaffolds that envisage the regeneration of human tissues, including articular cartilage. However, despite the large number of preclinical data available, current therapies are not yet capable of fully restoring the entire healthy structure and function on this tissue when significantly damaged. For this reason, new biomaterial approaches are needed, and the present work proposes the development and characterization of innovative polymeric membranes formed by blending marine origin polymers, in a chemical free cross-linking approach, as biomaterials for tissue regeneration. The results confirmed the production of polyelectrolyte complexes molded as membranes, with structural stability resulting from natural intermolecular interactions between the marine biopolymers collagen, chitosan and fucoidan. Furthermore, the polymeric membranes presented adequate swelling ability without compromising cohesiveness (between 300 and 600%), appropriate surface properties, revealing mechanical properties similar to native articular cartilage. From the different formulations studied, the ones performing better were the ones produced with 3 % shark collagen, 3% chitosan and 10% fucoidan, as well as with 5% jellyfish collagen, 3% shark collagen, 3% chitosan and 10% fucoidan. Overall, the novel marine polymeric membranes demonstrated to have promising chemical, and physical properties for tissue engineering approaches, namely as thin biomaterial that can be applied over the damaged articular cartilage aiming its regeneration.
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- Duarte Nuno Carvalho
- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Jellagen Limited, Unit G6, Capital Business Park, Parkway, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 2PY, UK
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- Jellagen Limited, Unit G6, Capital Business Park, Parkway, St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 2PY, UK
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- Group of Food Biochemistry, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), C/ Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Group of Food Biochemistry, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), C/ Eduardo Cabello 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics of University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark 4805-017, Barco, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351253510931
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Fu YX, Wang YB, Bu QW, Guo MY. Selenium Deficiency Caused Fibrosis as an Oxidative Stress-induced Inflammatory Injury in the Lungs of Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1286-1300. [PMID: 35397105 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03222-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a vital trace element in the regulation of inflammation and antioxidant reactions in both animals and humans. Se deficiency is rapidly affecting lung function. The present study investigated the molecular mechanism of Se deficiency aggravates reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced inflammation, leading to fibrosis in lung. Mice fed with different concentrations of Se to establish the model. In the Se-deficient group, the ROS and malondialdehyde (MDA) was increased, and the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), and catalase (CAT) reduced. The histopathological observation showed that Se deficiency lead to lung texture damage with varying degrees of degeneration, necrosis, shedding of some alveolar epithelial cells, and inflammatory cell infiltration. Immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) increased. The fibrosis index was verified with Sirius red staining. The ELISA and qPCR results showed that the inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-1β) and ECM (collagen I, collagen IV, fibronectin, and laminin) were increased with ROS increasing, which was induced by Se deficiency. The results displayed that oxidative stress with Se deficiency led to an increase in tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMPs), but a decrease in matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). All the results indicated that Se deficiency induced excessive ROS accumulation to generate inflammation, which disrupted ECM homeostasis and aggravated fibrosis in the lung.
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- Yu-Xin Fu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeastern Agricultural University, Harbin, 150000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeastern Agricultural University, Harbin, 150000, People's Republic of China
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- HLJ Animal Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin, 150000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeastern Agricultural University, Harbin, 150000, People's Republic of China.
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Extraction and Characterization of Pepsin- and Acid-Soluble Collagen from the Swim Bladders of Megalonibea fusca. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21030159. [PMID: 36976208 PMCID: PMC10059086 DOI: 10.3390/md21030159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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There is a growing demand for the identification of alternative sources of collagen not derived from land-dwelling animals. The present study explored the use of pepsin- and acid-based extraction protocols to isolate collagen from the swim bladders of Megalonibea fusca. After extraction, these acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC) samples respectively were subjected to spectral analyses and sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) characterization, revealing both to be comprised of type I collagen with a triple-helical structure. The imino acid content of these ASC and PSC samples was 195 and 199 residues per 1000 residues, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that samples of freeze-dried collagen exhibited a compact lamellar structure, while transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy confirmed the ability of these collagens to undergo self-assembly into fibers. ASC samples exhibited a larger fiber diameter than the PSC samples. The solubility of both ASC and PSC was highest under acidic pH conditions. Neither ASC nor PSC caused any cytotoxicity when tested in vitro, which met one of the requirements for the biological evaluation of medical devices. Thus, collagen isolated from the swim bladders of Megalonibea fusca holds great promise as a potential alternative to mammalian collagen.
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Smith IP, Domingos M, Richardson SM, Bella J. Characterization of the Biophysical Properties and Cell Adhesion Interactions of Marine Invertebrate Collagen from Rhizostoma pulmo. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21020059. [PMID: 36827101 PMCID: PMC9966395 DOI: 10.3390/md21020059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Collagen is the most ubiquitous biomacromolecule found in the animal kingdom and is commonly used as a biomaterial in regenerative medicine therapies and biomedical research. The collagens used in these applications are typically derived from mammalian sources which poses sociological issues due to widespread religious constraints, rising ethical concern over animal rights and the continuous risk of zoonotic disease transmission. These issues have led to increasing research into alternative collagen sources, of which marine collagens, in particular from jellyfish, have emerged as a promising resource. This study provides a characterization of the biophysical properties and cell adhesion interactions of collagen derived from the jellyfish Rhizostoma pulmo (JCol). Circular dichroism spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy were used to observe the triple-helical conformation and fibrillar morphology of JCol. Heparin-affinity chromatography was also used to demonstrate the ability of JCol to bind to immobilized heparin. Cell adhesion assays using integrin blocking antibodies and HT-1080 human fibrosarcoma cells revealed that adhesion to JCol is primarily performed via β1 integrins, with the exception of α2β1 integrin. It was also shown that heparan sulfate binding plays a much greater role in fibroblast and mesenchymal stromal cell adhesion to JCol than for type I mammalian collagen (rat tail collagen). Overall, this study highlights the similarities and differences between collagens from mammalian and jellyfish origins, which should be considered when utilizing alternative collagen sources for biomedical research.
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- Ian P. Smith
- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering and Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PY, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- Correspondence:
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Alves AL, Carvalho AC, Machado I, Diogo GS, Fernandes EM, Castro VIB, Pires RA, Vázquez JA, Pérez-Martín RI, Alaminos M, Reis RL, Silva TH. Cell-Laden Marine Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogels Enriched with Ascorbic Acid for Corneal Stroma Regeneration. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:bioengineering10010062. [PMID: 36671634 PMCID: PMC9854711 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Corneal pathologies from infectious or noninfectious origin have a significant impact on the daily lives of millions of people worldwide. Despite the risk of organ rejection or infection, corneal transplantation is currently the only effective treatment. Finding safe and innovative strategies is the main goal of tissue-engineering-based approaches. In this study, the potential of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels produced from marine-derived gelatin and loaded with ascorbic acid (as an enhancer of the biological activity of cells) was evaluated for corneal stromal applications. Marine GelMA was synthesized with a methacrylation degree of 75%, enabling effective photocrosslinking, and hydrogels with or without ascorbic acid were produced, encompassing human keratocytes. All the produced formulations exhibited excellent optical and swelling properties with easy handling as well as structural stability and adequate degradation rates that may allow proper extracellular matrix remodeling by corneal stromal cells. Formulations loaded with 0.5 mg/mL of ascorbic acid enhanced the biological performance of keratocytes and induced collagen production. These results suggest that, in addition to marine-derived gelatin being suitable for the synthesis of GelMA, the hydrogels produced are promising biomaterials for corneal regeneration applications.
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- Ana L. Alves
- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Group of Recycling and Valorization of Waste Materials (REVAL), Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), C/Eduardo Cabello 6, CP36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Group of Food Biochemistry, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), C/Eduardo Cabello 6, CP36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Histology and Tissue Engineering Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada and Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs.GRANADA), E18016 Granada, Spain
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, i3B’s—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Bisodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s—PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4806-909 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Singh A, Kumar V, Singh SK, Gupta J, Kumar M, Sarma DK, Verma V. Recent advances in bioengineered scaffold for in vitro meat production. Cell Tissue Res 2023; 391:235-247. [PMID: 36526810 PMCID: PMC9758038 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-022-03718-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In vitro meat production via stem cell technology and tissue engineering provides hypothetically elevated resource efficiency which involves the differentiation of muscle cells from pluripotent stem cells. By applying the tissue engineering technique, muscle cells are cultivated and grown onto a scaffold, resulting in the development of muscle tissue. The studies related to in vitro meat production are advancing with a seamless pace, and scientists are trying to develop various approaches to mimic the natural meat. The formulation and fabrication of biodegradable and cost-effective edible scaffold is the key to the successful development of downstream culture and meat production. Non-mammalian biopolymers such as gelatin and alginate or plant-derived proteins namely soy protein and decellularized leaves have been suggested as potential scaffold materials for in vitro meat production. Thus, this article is aimed to furnish recent updates on bioengineered scaffolds, covering their formulation, fabrication, features, and the mode of utilization.
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- Anshuman Singh
- grid.263138.d0000 0000 9346 7267Stem Cell Research Centre, Department of Hematology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 (U.P.) India
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- grid.263138.d0000 0000 9346 7267Stem Cell Research Centre, Department of Hematology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 (U.P.) India
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- grid.263138.d0000 0000 9346 7267Stem Cell Research Centre, Department of Hematology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 (U.P.) India
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- grid.263138.d0000 0000 9346 7267Stem Cell Research Centre, Department of Hematology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 (U.P.) India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, India
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- grid.263138.d0000 0000 9346 7267Stem Cell Research Centre, Department of Hematology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 226014 (U.P.) India
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Szychlinska MA, Bucchieri F, Fucarino A, Ronca A, D’Amora U. Three-Dimensional Bioprinting for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Insights into Naturally-Derived Bioinks from Land and Marine Sources. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13030118. [PMID: 35997456 PMCID: PMC9397043 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13030118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, the possibility to: (I) customize the shape and size of scaffolds, (II) develop highly mimicked tissues with a precise digital control, (III) manufacture complex structures and (IV) reduce the wastes related to the production process, are the main advantages of additive manufacturing technologies such as three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting. Specifically, this technique, which uses suitable hydrogel-based bioinks, enriched with cells and/or growth factors, has received significant consideration, especially in cartilage tissue engineering (CTE). In this field of interest, it may allow mimicking the complex native zonal hyaline cartilage organization by further enhancing its biological cues. However, there are still some limitations that need to be overcome before 3D bioprinting may be globally used for scaffolds’ development and their clinical translation. One of them is represented by the poor availability of appropriate, biocompatible and eco-friendly biomaterials, which should present a series of specific requirements to be used and transformed into a proper bioink for CTE. In this scenario, considering that, nowadays, the environmental decline is of the highest concerns worldwide, exploring naturally-derived hydrogels has attracted outstanding attention throughout the scientific community. For this reason, a comprehensive review of the naturally-derived hydrogels, commonly employed as bioinks in CTE, was carried out. In particular, the current state of art regarding eco-friendly and natural bioinks’ development for CTE was explored. Overall, this paper gives an overview of 3D bioprinting for CTE to guide future research towards the development of more reliable, customized, eco-friendly and innovative strategies for CTE.
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- Marta Anna Szychlinska
- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, 80125 Naples, Italy
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Salehipour M, Rezaei S, Yazdani M, Mogharabi-Manzari M. Recent advances in preparation of polymer hydrogel composites and their applications in enzyme immobilization. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04370-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Fayon A, Helle D, Francius G, Vincourt JB, Regnault V, Dumas D, Menu P, El Omar R. Characterization of an Innovative Biomaterial Derived From Human Wharton’s Jelly as a New Promising Coating for Tissue Engineering Applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:884069. [PMID: 35769101 PMCID: PMC9234273 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.884069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) offers the opportunity to create a biomaterial consisting of a microenvironment with interesting biological and biophysical properties for improving and regulating cell functions. Animal-derived ECM are the most widely used as an alternative to human tissues that are of very limited availability. However, incomplete decellularization of these tissues presents a high risk of immune rejection and disease transmission. In this study, we present an innovative method to extract human ECM derived from the Wharton’s jelly (WJ-ECMaa) of umbilical cords as a novel biomaterial to be used in tissue engineering. WJ-ECMaa was very efficiently decellularized, suggesting its possible use in allogeneic conditions. Characterization of its content allowed the identification of type I collagen as its main component. Various other matrix proteins, playing an important role in cell adhesion and proliferation, were also detected. WJ-ECMaa applied as a surface coating was analyzed by fluorescent labeling and atomic force microscopy. The results revealed a particular arrangement of collagen fibers not previously described in the literature. This biomaterial also presented better cytocompatibility compared to the conventional collagen coating. Moreover, it showed adequate hemocompatibility, allowing its use as a surface with direct contact with blood. Application of WJ-ECMaa as a coating of the luminal surface of umbilical arteries for a use in vascular tissue engineering, has improved significantly the cellularization of this surface by allowing a full and homogeneous cell coverage. Taking these results together, our novel extraction method of human ECM offers a very promising biomaterial with many potential applications in tissue engineering such as the one presented direct in vascular tissue engineering. Further characterization of the composition and functionality will help explore the ways it can be used in tissue engineering applications, especially as a scaffold or a surface coating.
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- Adrien Fayon
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IMoPA, Nancy, France
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- CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour les Matériaux et l’Environnement, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IMoPA, Nancy, France
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, INSERM, IBSLor (UMS2008/US40), Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IMoPA, Nancy, France
- *Correspondence: Patrick Menu,
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Ge B, Hou C, Bao B, Pan Z, de Val JEMS, Elango J, Wu W. Comparison of Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Acid-Soluble and Pepsin-Soluble Collagens from Blacktip Reef Shark Skin. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20060376. [PMID: 35736179 PMCID: PMC9228053 DOI: 10.3390/md20060376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Fish collagen has been widely used in tissue engineering (TE) applications as an implant, which is generally transplanted into target tissue with stem cells for better regeneration ability. In this case, the success rate of this research depends on the fundamental components of fish collagen such as amino acid composition, structural and rheological properties. Therefore, researchers have been trying to find an innovative raw material from marine origins for tissue engineering applications. Based on this concept, collagens such as acid-soluble (ASC) and pepsin-soluble (PSC) were extracted from a new type of cartilaginous fish, the blacktip reef shark, for the first time, and were further investigated for physicochemical, protein pattern, microstructural and peptide mapping. The study results confirmed that the extracted collagens resemble the protein pattern of type-I collagen comprising the α1, α2, β and γ chains. The hydrophobic amino acids were dominant in both collagens with glycine and hydroxyproline as major amino acids. From the FTIR spectra, α helix (27.72 and 26.32%), β-sheet (22.24 and 23.35%), β-turn (21.34 and 22.08%), triple helix (14.11 and 14.13%) and random coil (14.59 and 14.12%) structures of ASC and PSC were confirmed, respectively. Collagens retained their triple helical and secondary structure well. Both collagens had maximum solubility at 3% NaCl and pH 4, and had absorbance maxima at 234 nm, respectively. The peptide mapping was almost similar for ASC and PSC at pH 2, generating peptides ranging from 15 to 200 kDa, with 23 kDa as a major peptide fragment. The microstructural analysis confirmed the homogenous fibrillar nature of collagens with more interconnected networks. Overall, the preset study concluded that collagen can be extracted more efficiently without disturbing the secondary structure by pepsin treatment. Therefore, the blacktip reef shark skin could serve as a potential source for collagen extraction for the pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.
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- Baolin Ge
- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
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- Department of Biomaterials Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain;
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- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
- Department of Biomaterials Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain;
- Correspondence: or (J.E.); (W.W.)
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- Department of Marine Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (B.G.); (C.H.); (B.B.); (Z.P.)
- Correspondence: or (J.E.); (W.W.)
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A Comprehensive Review on Utilization of Slaughterhouse By-Product: Current Status and Prospect. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14116469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The meat processing industry produces a huge quantity of by-products, approximately 150 million tonnes per year. The live weight of the animals is distinguished as edible, inedible, and discardable by-products, with the discardable parts equating to 66%, 52%, and 80% of the overall live weight of cattle, lamb, and pigs, respectively. Only a small percentage of those by-products are nowadays exploited for the production of high added value products such as animal feed, glue, fertilizers, etc., whereas the main management method is direct disposal to landfills. As such, the current disposal methodologies of these by-products are problematic, contributing to environmental contamination, soil degradation, air pollution, and possible health problems. Nevertheless, these by-products are rich in collagen, keratin, and minerals, being thus promising sources of high-value materials such as bioenergy, biochemical and other biomaterials that could be exploited in various industrial applications. In this paper, the possible utilization of slaughterhouse by-products for the production of various high added value materials is discussed. In this context, the various processes presented provide solutions to more sustainable management of the slaughterhouse industry, contributing to the reduction of environmental degradation via soil and water pollution, the avoidance of space depletion due to landfills, and the development of a green economy.
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Evaluation of Dermal Toxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Cnestis ferruginea Vahl ex DC. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2022; 2022:5268613. [PMID: 35656163 PMCID: PMC9152407 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5268613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cnestisferruginea is a tropical plant, which is traditionally used in the treatment and management of various conditions including skin infections and wounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the dermal toxicity and wound healing potential of C. ferruginea. Ten millimeter full-thickness mucosal wounds were created on the dorsal midportion of the Sprague Dawley rats. Wounds were treated with 10, 5, and 2.5% w/w aqueous creams, prepared from the methanol extract of the root bark of C. ferruginea (CFM). The wound tissues were harvested on day 21 for histology studies. Compared with the untreated group, 10, 5, and 2.5% w/w CFM-treated wounds significantly reduced the wound size over the study period (
). Tissue histology revealed a healed wound with well-regenerated collagen and skin appendages with no pus cells. A skin irritation test was conducted on CFM, as well as the dermal toxicity of CFM was determined in the repeated dose and acute dermal toxicity bioassays. These tests revealed that CFM showed no toxic effect on the skin and showed that CFM was not a skin irritant. C. ferruginea exhibited wound healing activity, which gives credence to its folkloric use.
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Xu Y, Jiang X, Niu C, Yang S, Xiao X, Huang Z, Feng L. Preparation and Assessment of Nitric Oxide‐releasing Small‐diameter Collagen‐based Vascular Graft for Vascular Regeneration Application. MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/mame.202100862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Yue Xu
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu People's Republic of China
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Riedl SAB, Völkl M, Holzinger A, Jasinski J, Jérôme V, Scheibel T, Feldhaar H, Freitag R. In vitro cultivation of primary intestinal cells from Eisenia fetida as basis for ecotoxicological studies. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 31:221-233. [PMID: 34791607 PMCID: PMC8901508 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02495-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The earthworm Eisenia fetida is a commonly used model organism for unspecific soil feeders in ecotoxicological studies. Its intestinal cells are the first to encounter possible pollutants co-ingested by the earthworm, which makes them prime candidates for studies of toxic effects of environmental pollutants on the cellular as compared to the organismic level. In this context, the aim of this study was to demonstrate the suitability of preparations of primary intestinal E. fetida cells for in vitro ecotoxicological studies. For this purpose, a suitable isolation and cultivation protocol was established. Cells were isolated directly from the intestine, maintaining >85% viability during subsequent cultivations (up to 144 h). Exposure to established pollutants and soil elutriates comprising silver nanoparticles and metal ions (Cu2+, Cd2+) induced a significant decrease in the metabolic activity of the cells. In case of microplastic particles (MP particles), namely 0.2, 0.5, 2.0, and 3.0 µm diameter polystyrene (PS) beads as well as 0.5 and 2.0 µm diameter polylactic acid (PLA) beads, no active uptake was observed. Slight positive as well as negative dose and size dependent effects on the metabolism were seen, which to some extent might correlate with effects on the organismic level.
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- Simon A B Riedl
- Process Biotechnology, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Animal Ecology I, Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER), University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Animal Ecology I, Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER), University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, University of Bayreuth, 95440, Bayreuth, Germany.
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Collagens from Marine Organisms towards Biomedical Applications. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20030170. [PMID: 35323469 PMCID: PMC8949328 DOI: 10.3390/md20030170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Collagen is the main fibrous structural protein in the extracellular matrix and connective tissue of animals [...]
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Jiang YH, Lou YY, Li TH, Liu BZ, Chen K, Zhang D, Li T. Cross-linking methods of type I collagen-based scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:1146-1159. [PMID: 35273719 PMCID: PMC8902548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cartilage defects are one of the hardest injures to cure, given the limited regenerative ability of cartilage tissues. Moreover, cartilage defects affect an increasing number of people worldwide. Therefore, scientists have attempted to develop effective strategies to repair cartilage defects in recent years. Recent advances in tissue engineering have led to the strategies for inducing cartilage regeneration. Among the emerging strategies, scaffolds are commonly used in cartilage tissue engineering (CTE) as they provide favorable environment for the growth and proliferation of chondrocytes. An ideal scaffolding material should be highly biocompatible. Type I collagen is one such material, which is widely used in CTE. However, type I collagen has poor mechanical properties and stability, which limit its use. Cross-linking is a simple method known to improve degradability, biological and mechanical properties of biomaterials by enhancing chemical and physical interactions between polymers. Cross-linking can be induced through chemical, physical or biological processes. In this review, we present cross-linking methods that can enhance the mechanical strength of type I collagen for CTE and highlight future directions in this field.
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Geahchan S, Baharlouei P, Rahman A. Marine Collagen: A Promising Biomaterial for Wound Healing, Skin Anti-Aging, and Bone Regeneration. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:61. [PMID: 35049916 PMCID: PMC8780088 DOI: 10.3390/md20010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Marine organisms harbor numerous bioactive substances that can be utilized in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Scientific research on various applications of collagen extracted from these organisms has become increasingly prevalent. Marine collagen can be used as a biomaterial because it is water soluble, metabolically compatible, and highly accessible. Upon review of the literature, it is evident that marine collagen is a versatile compound capable of healing skin injuries of varying severity, as well as delaying the natural human aging process. From in vitro to in vivo experiments, collagen has demonstrated its ability to invoke keratinocyte and fibroblast migration as well as vascularization of the skin. Additionally, marine collagen and derivatives have proven beneficial and useful for both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis prevention and treatment. Other bone-related diseases may also be targeted by collagen, as it is capable of increasing bone mineral density, mineral deposition, and importantly, osteoblast maturation and proliferation. In this review, we demonstrate the advantages of marine collagen over land animal sources and the biomedical applications of marine collagen related to bone and skin damage. Finally, some limitations of marine collagen are briefly discussed.
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- Sarah Geahchan
- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- Physiology and Human Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Toronto, ONRamp, Toronto, ON M5G 1L5, Canada
- A.R. Environmental Solutions Inc., ICUBE-University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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Wang H. A Review of the Effects of Collagen Treatment in Clinical Studies. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13223868. [PMID: 34833168 PMCID: PMC8620403 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Collagen, an abundant extracellular matrix protein, has been found to have a lot of pharmaceuticals, medicine, food, and cosmetics applications. Increased knowledge of collagen sources, extraction techniques, structure, and properties in the last decades has helped develop more collagen-based products and tissue engineering biomaterials. Collagen products have been playing an important role in benefiting the health of the human body, especially for aging people. In this paper, the effects of collagen treatment in different clinical studies including skin regeneration, bone defects, sarcopenia, wound healing, dental therapy, gastroesophageal reflux, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis have been reviewed. The collagen treatments were significant in these clinical studies. In addition, the associations between these diseases were discussed. The comorbidity of these diseases might be closely related to collagen deficiency, and collagen treatment might be a good choice when a patient has more than one of these diseases, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It concludes that collagen-based medication is useful in treating comorbid diseases and preventing complications.
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- Hsiuying Wang
- Institute of Statistics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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Yosri N, Khalifa SAM, Guo Z, Xu B, Zou X, El-Seedi HR. Marine organisms: Pioneer natural sources of polysaccharides/proteins for green synthesis of nanoparticles and their potential applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1767-1798. [PMID: 34752793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Current innovations in the marine bionanotechnology arena are supporting and stimulating developments in other fields, including nanomedicine, pharmaceuticals, sensors, environmental trends, food, and agriculture aspects. Many oceanic creatures, particularly algae, plants, bacteria, yeast, fungi, cyanobacteria, actinomyces, invertebrates, animals and sponges can survive under extreme circumstances. They can biogenerate a broad spectrum of phytochemicals/metabolites, including proteins, peptides, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, carbohydrate polymers, polysaccharides, sulfated polysaccharides, polysaccharide-protein complexes such as carrageenan, fucoidanase, fucoidan, carboxymethyl cellulose, poly-γ-glutamic acid, sugar residues with proteins, melanin, haemocyanin, etc). These products exhibit exclusive advantages that offer pioneering roles in the eco-friendly fabrication of several nanoparticles (NPs) i.e., Ag, Au, Ru, Fe2O3, Cobalt (III) Oxide (Co2O3), ZnO and Ag@AgCl within a single phase. Importantly, marine organisms can biosynthesize NPs in two modes, namely extracellular and intracellular. Biosynthesized NPs can be characterized using various methodologies among them, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Taken together, this review focuses on the green synthesis of metallic, metallic oxides and nonmetallic NPs utilizing extracts/derivatives from marine organisms based on eco-friendly green biogenic procedures. Moreover, significant attention is given to the medicinal and industrial importance of such marine organisms mediated NPs.
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- Nermeen Yosri
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, 32512 Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Programme of Food Science and Technology, BNU-HKBU United International College, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, 32512 Shebin El-Kom, Egypt; International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 591, SE-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Sharma S, Rai VK, Narang RK, Markandeywar TS. Collagen-based formulations for wound healing: A literature review. Life Sci 2021; 290:120096. [PMID: 34715138 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Wounds have always been the point of concern owing to the involvement of infections and the level of severity. Therefore, the management of wounds always requires additional effort for comprehensive healing and subsequent removal of the scar from the wound site. The role of biomaterials in the management of chronic wounds has been well established. One of such biomaterials is collagen (Col) that is considered to be the crucial component of most of the formulations being developed for wound healing. The role of Col extracted from marine invertebrates remains an unmarked origin of the proteinaceous constituent in the evolution of innovative pharmaceuticals. Col is a promising, immiscible, fibrous amino acid of indigenous origin that is ubiquitously present in extracellular matrices and connective tissues. There are different types of Col present in the body such as type I, II, III, IV, and V however the natural sources of Col are vegetables and marine animals. Its physical properties like high tensile strength, adherence nature, elasticity, and remodeling contribute significantly in the wound healing process. Col containing formulations such as hydrogels, sponges, creams, peptides, and composite nanofibers have been utilized widely in wound healing and tissue engineering purposes truly as the first line of defense. Here we present the recent advancements in Col based dosage forms for wound healing. The Col based market of topical preparations and the published reports identify Colas a useful biomaterial for the delivery of pharmaceuticals and a platform for tissue engineering.
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- Shubham Sharma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Ghal Kalan, G.T Road, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Ghal Kalan, G.T Road, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Ghal Kalan, G.T Road, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Ghal Kalan, G.T Road, Moga, Punjab 142001, India; IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Kapurthala Highway, Jalandhar, Punjab 144603, India.
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Characterization of Marine Organism Extracellular Matrix-Anchored Extracellular Vesicles and Their Biological Effect on the Alleviation of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19110592. [PMID: 34822463 PMCID: PMC8618641 DOI: 10.3390/md19110592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Representative marine materials such as biopolymers and bioceramics contain bioactive properties and are applied in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The marine organism-derived extracellular matrix (ECM), which consists of structural and functional molecules, has been studied as a biomaterial. It has been used to reconstruct tissues and improve biological functions. However, research on marine-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) among marine functional materials is limited. Recent studies on marine-derived EVs were limited to eco-system studies using bacteria-released EVs. We aimed to expand the range of representative marine organisms such as fish, crustaceans, and echinoderms; establish the extraction process; and study the bioactivity capability of marine EVs. Results confirmed that marine organism ECM-anchored EVs (mEVs) have a similar morphology and cargos to those of EVs in land animals. To investigate physiological effects, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-infected macrophages were treated with EVs derived from sea cucumber, fish, and shrimp. A comparison of the expression levels of inflammatory cytokine genes revealed that all types of mEVs alleviated pro-inflammatory cytokines, although to different degrees. Among them, the sea cucumber-derived EVs showed the strongest suppression ability. This study showed that research on EVs derived from various types of marine animals can lead to the development of high value-added therapeutics from discarded marine wastes.
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Geahchan S, Ehrlich H, Rahman MA. The Anti-Viral Applications of Marine Resources for COVID-19 Treatment: An Overview. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:409. [PMID: 34436248 PMCID: PMC8402008 DOI: 10.3390/md19080409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The ongoing pandemic has led to an urgent need for novel drug discovery and potential therapeutics for Sars-CoV-2 infected patients. Although Remdesivir and the anti-inflammatory agent dexamethasone are currently on the market for treatment, Remdesivir lacks full efficacy and thus, more drugs are needed. This review was conducted through literature search of PubMed, MDPI, Google Scholar and Scopus. Upon review of existing literature, it is evident that marine organisms harbor numerous active metabolites with anti-viral properties that serve as potential leads for COVID-19 therapy. Inorganic polyphosphates (polyP) naturally found in marine bacteria and sponges have been shown to prevent viral entry, induce the innate immune response, and downregulate human ACE-2. Furthermore, several marine metabolites isolated from diverse sponges and algae have been shown to inhibit main protease (Mpro), a crucial protein required for the viral life cycle. Sulfated polysaccharides have also been shown to have potent anti-viral effects due to their anionic properties and high molecular weight. Likewise, select marine sponges produce bromotyrosines which have been shown to prevent viral entry, replication and protein synthesis. The numerous compounds isolated from marine resources demonstrate significant potential against COVID-19. The present review for the first time highlights marine bioactive compounds, their sources, and their anti-viral mechanisms of action, with a focus on potential COVID-19 treatment.
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- Sarah Geahchan
- Centre for Climate Change Research, Toronto, ON M4P 1J4, Canada; (S.G.); (H.E.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8, Canada
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, Toronto, ON M4P 1J4, Canada; (S.G.); (H.E.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, University of Toronto, ICUBE-UTM, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
- Institute of Electronic and Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
- Center for Advanced Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University, 61614 Poznan, Poland
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- Centre for Climate Change Research, Toronto, ON M4P 1J4, Canada; (S.G.); (H.E.)
- A.R. Environmental Solutions, University of Toronto, ICUBE-UTM, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada
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Marine Skeletal Biopolymers and Proteins and Their Biomedical Application. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19070389. [PMID: 34356814 PMCID: PMC8305160 DOI: 10.3390/md19070389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Skeletal biopolymers and proteins in marine organisms are present as complex mixtures and have great potential applications in the biomedical field [...].
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Araújo TAT, de Souza A, Santana AF, Braga ARC, Custódio MR, Simões FR, Araújo GM, Miranda A, Alves F, Granito RN, Yu N, Renno ACM. Comparison of Different Methods for Spongin-like Collagen Extraction from Marine Sponges ( Chondrilla caribensis and Aplysina fulva): Physicochemical Properties and In Vitro Biological Analysis. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11070522. [PMID: 34357172 PMCID: PMC8304306 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11070522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to compare different protocols (Protocol 1: P1; Protocol 2: P2; Protocol 3: P3; Protocol 4: P4) for the extraction of spongin-like collagen (SC) from marine sponges. The SEM micrographs demonstrated a fibrillar structure for the extracts from Chondrilla caribensis and the nodular/particulate aggregates for Aplysina fulva. FTIR showed for all samples peaks similar to collagen for both species. For C. caribensis, the extracts obtained using P2, P3, and P4 protocols presented higher values of extraction yield, TPQ, and GAGs. P2 and P4 showed higher values of SC concentration and for antioxidant analysis. For A. fulva, P2, P3, and P4 provided a higher extraction yield besides an increase in the antioxidant assay. For both species, no difference was observed for Col quantification and TPQ analysis; also, higher values of GAGs were found using P2 and P4. Fibroblast proliferation observed for C. caribensis was lower for P1 on day 1 and for P2 and P3 on day 3 (for 50%) compared to the control group. There was a significant reduction in fibroblast cell proliferation for all A. fulva extracts evaluated. It can be concluded that protocols P2 and P4 were more efficient for extracting SC from C. caribensis.
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- Tiago A. T. Araújo
- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-1398848-9279
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- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
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- Laboratory of Marine Invertebrates Cell Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo 05508-090, SP, Brazil;
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11070-100, SP, Brazil; (F.R.S.); (G.M.A.)
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11070-100, SP, Brazil; (F.R.S.); (G.M.A.)
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- Department of Biophysics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04044-020, SP, Brazil; (A.M.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Biophysics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04044-020, SP, Brazil; (A.M.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
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- National Dental Centre Singapore, 5 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168938, Singapore;
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- Department of Biosciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11015-220, SP, Brazil; (A.d.S.); (A.F.S.); (A.R.C.B.); (R.N.G.); (A.C.M.R.)
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Melotti L, Martinello T, Perazzi A, Iacopetti I, Ferrario C, Sugni M, Sacchetto R, Patruno M. A Prototype Skin Substitute, Made of Recycled Marine Collagen, Improves the Skin Regeneration of Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11051219. [PMID: 33922557 PMCID: PMC8145883 DOI: 10.3390/ani11051219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Marine ecosystems are a huge source of unexplored “blue” materials for different applications. The edible part of sea urchin is limited, and the vast majority of the product ends up as waste. Our studies intend to fully recycle wastes from the food industry and reconvert them in high added-value products, as innovative biocompatible skin substitutes for tissue regeneration. The aim of the present work is to apply the pioneering skin substitute in in vivo experimental wounds to test its regenerative potential and compare it, in a future study, to the available commercial membranes produced with collagen of bovine, porcine, and equine origin. Results are encouraging since the skin substitute made with marine collagen reduced inflammation, promoted the deposition of granulation tissue, and enhanced a proper re-epithelialization with the adequate development of skin appendages. In summary, our findings might be of great interest for processing industries and biotech companies which transform waste materials in high-valuable and innovative products for Veterinary advanced applications. Abstract Skin wound healing is a complex and dynamic process that aims to restore lesioned tissues. Collagen-based skin substitutes are a promising treatment to promote wound healing by mimicking the native skin structure. Recently, collagen from marine organisms has gained interest as a source for producing biomaterials for skin regenerative strategies. This preliminary study aimed to describe the application of a collagen-based skin-like scaffold (CBSS), manufactured with collagen extracted from sea urchin food waste, to treat experimental skin wounds in a large animal. The wound-healing process was assessed over different time points by the means of clinical, histopathological, and molecular analysis. The CBSS treatment improved wound re-epithelialization along with cell proliferation, gene expression of growth factors (VEGF-A), and development of skin adnexa throughout the healing process. Furthermore, it regulated the gene expression of collagen type I and III, thus enhancing the maturation of the granulation tissue into a mature dermis without any signs of scarring as observed in untreated wounds. The observed results (reduced inflammation, better re-epithelialization, proper development of mature dermis and skin adnexa) suggest that sea urchin-derived CBSS is a promising biomaterial for skin wound healing in a “blue biotechnologies” perspective for animals of Veterinary interest.
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- Luca Melotti
- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, Legnaro, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, SP. Casamassima Km.3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, Legnaro, 35020 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, Legnaro, 35020 Padova, Italy;
- Correspondence: (I.I.); (M.S.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 2, 20133 Milan, Italy;
- Center for Complexity and Biosystems, Department of Physics, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 16, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 2, 20133 Milan, Italy;
- Center for Complexity and Biosystems, Department of Physics, University of Milan, Via Celoria, 16, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: (I.I.); (M.S.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, Legnaro, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (R.S.)
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- Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, Legnaro, 35020 Padova, Italy; (L.M.); (R.S.)
- Correspondence: (I.I.); (M.S.); (M.P.)
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Fassini D, Wilkie IC, Pozzolini M, Ferrario C, Sugni M, Rocha MS, Giovine M, Bonasoro F, Silva TH, Reis RL. Diverse and Productive Source of Biopolymer Inspiration: Marine Collagens. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:1815-1834. [PMID: 33835787 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Marine biodiversity is expressed through the huge variety of vertebrate and invertebrate species inhabiting intertidal to deep-sea environments. The extraordinary variety of "forms and functions" exhibited by marine animals suggests they are a promising source of bioactive molecules and provides potential inspiration for different biomimetic approaches. This diversity is familiar to biologists and has led to intensive investigation of metabolites, polysaccharides, and other compounds. However, marine collagens are less well-known. This review will provide detailed insight into the diversity of collagens present in marine species in terms of their genetics, structure, properties, and physiology. In the last part of the review the focus will be on the most common marine collagen sources and on the latest advances in the development of innovative materials exploiting, or inspired by, marine collagens.
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- Dario Fassini
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Institute of Biodiversity Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, Scotland
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Politiche Ambientali, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy, Center for Complexity & Biosystems, Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Politiche Ambientali, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy, Center for Complexity & Biosystems, Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, Via Pastore 3, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Politiche Ambientali, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy, Center for Complexity & Biosystems, Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Oosterlaken BM, Vena MP, de With G. In Vitro Mineralization of Collagen. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2004418. [PMID: 33711177 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202004418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Collagen mineralization is a biological process in many skeletal elements in the animal kingdom. Examples of these collagen-based skeletons are the siliceous spicules of glass sponges or the intrafibrillar hydroxyapatite platelets in vertebrates. The mineralization of collagen in vitro has gained interest for two reasons: understanding the processes behind bone formation and the synthesis of scaffolds for tissue engineering. In this paper, the efforts toward collagen mineralization in vitro are reviewed. First, general introduction toward collagen type I, the main component of the extracellular matrix in animals, is provided, followed by a brief overview of collagenous skeletons. Then, the in vitro mineralization of collagen is critically reviewed. Due to their biological abundance, hydroxyapatite and silica are the focus of this review. To a much lesser extent, also some efforts with other minerals are outlined. Combining all minerals and the suggested mechanisms for each mineral, a general mechanism for the intrafibrillar mineralization of collagen is proposed. This review concludes with an outlook for further improvement of collagen-based tissue engineering scaffolds.
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- Bernette Maria Oosterlaken
- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, Eindhoven, MB, 5600, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, Eindhoven, MB, 5600, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, Eindhoven, MB, 5600, The Netherlands
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Datki Z, Acs E, Balazs E, Sovany T, Csoka I, Zsuga K, Kalman J, Galik-Olah Z. Exogenic production of bioactive filamentous biopolymer by monogonant rotifers. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 208:111666. [PMID: 33396176 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The chemical ecology of rotifers has been little studied. A yet unknown property is presented within some monogonant rotifers, namely the ability to produce an exogenic filamentous biopolymer, named 'Rotimer'. This rotifer-specific viscoelastic fiber was observed in six different freshwater monogonants (Euchlanis dilatata, Lecane bulla, Lepadella patella, Itura aurita, Colurella adriatica and Trichocerca iernis) in exception of four species. Induction of Rotimer secretion can only be achieved by mechanically irritating rotifer ciliate with administering different types (yeast cell skeleton, denatured BSA, epoxy, Carmine or urea crystals and micro-cellulose) and sizes (approx. from 2.5 to 50 µm diameter) of inert particles, as inductors or visualization by adhering particles. The thickness of this Rotimer is 33 ± 3 nm, detected by scanning electron microscope. This material has two structural formations (fiber or gluelike) in nano dimension. The existence of the novel adherent natural product becomes visible by forming a 'Rotimer-Inductor Conglomerate' (RIC) web structure within a few minutes. The RIC-producing capacity of animals, depends on viability, is significantly modified according to physiological- (depletion), drug- (toxin or stimulator) and environmental (temperature, salt content and pH) effects. The E. dilatata-produced RIC is affected by protein disruptors but is resistant to several chemical influences and its Rotimer component has an overwhelming cell (algae, yeast and human neuroblastoma) motility inhibitory effect, associated with low toxicity. This biopolymer-secretion-capacity is protective of rotifers against human-type beta-amyloid aggregates.
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- Zsolt Datki
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Vasas Szent Peter u. 1-3, H-6724 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Danube Research Institute, MTA Centre for Ecological Research, Karolina ut 29-31, H-1113 Budapest, Hungary; National University of Public Service, Faculty of Water Sciences, 6500 Baja, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 12-14., Hungary
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Vasas Szent Peter u. 1-3, H-6724 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacology, University of Szeged, Eotvos u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacology, University of Szeged, Eotvos u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Vasas Szent Peter u. 1-3, H-6724 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Vasas Szent Peter u. 1-3, H-6724 Szeged, Hungary
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Oliveira VDM, Assis CRD, Costa BDAM, Neri RCDA, Monte FTD, Freitas HMSDCV, França RCP, Santos JF, Bezerra RDS, Porto ALF. Physical, biochemical, densitometric and spectroscopic techniques for characterization collagen from alternative sources: A review based on the sustainable valorization of aquatic by-products. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.129023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Jiang J, Dai C, Liu X, Dai L, Li R, Ma K, Xu H, Zhao F, Zhang Z, He T, Niu X, Chen X, Zhang S. Implantation of regenerative complexes in traumatic brain injury canine models enhances the reconstruction of neural networks and motor function recovery. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:768-788. [PMID: 33391504 PMCID: PMC7738861 DOI: 10.7150/thno.50540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Rationale: The combination of medical and tissue engineering in neural regeneration studies is a promising field. Collagen, silk fibroin and seed cells are suitable options and have been widely used in the repair of spinal cord injury. In this study, we aimed to determine whether the implantation of a complex fabricated with collagen/silk fibroin (SF) and the human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) can promote cerebral cortex repair and motor functional recovery in a canine model of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: A porous scaffold was fabricated with cross-linked collagen and SF. Its physical properties and degeneration rate were measured. The scaffolds were co-cultured with hUCMSCs after which an implantable complex was formed. After complex implantation to a canine model of TBI, the motor evoked potential (MEP) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to evaluate the integrity of the cerebral cortex. The neurologic score, motion capture, surface electromyography (sEMG), and vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) were measured in the analysis of motor functions. In vitro analysis of inflammation levels was performed by Elisa while immunohistochemistry was used in track the fate of hUCMSCs. In situ hybridization, transmission electron microscope, and immunofluorescence were used to assess neural and vascular regeneration. Results: Favorable physical properties, suitable degradation rate, and biocompatibility were observed in the collagen/SF scaffolds. The group with complex implantation exhibited the best cerebral cortex integrity and motor functions. The implantation also led to the regeneration of more blood vessels and nerve fibers, less glial fibers, and inflammatory factors. Conclusion: Implantation of this complex enhanced therapy in traumatic brain injury (TBI) through structural repair and functional recovery. These effects exhibit the translational prospects for the clinical application of this complex.
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Ahamefule CS, Ezeuduji BC, Ogbonna JC, Moneke AN, Ike AC, Wang B, Jin C, Fang W. Marine Bioactive Compounds against Aspergillus fumigatus: Challenges and Future Prospects. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9110813. [PMID: 33207554 PMCID: PMC7698247 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9110813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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With the mortality rate of invasive aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus reaching almost 100% among some groups of patients, and with the rapidly increasing resistance of A. fumigatus to available antifungal drugs, new antifungal agents have never been more desirable than now. Numerous bioactive compounds were isolated and characterized from marine resources. However, only a few exhibited a potent activity against A. fumigatus when compared to the multitude that did against some other pathogens. Here, we review the marine bioactive compounds that display a bioactivity against A. fumigatus. The challenges hampering the discovery of antifungal agents from this rich habitat are also critically analyzed. Further, we propose strategies that could speed up an efficient discovery and broaden the dimensions of screening in order to obtain promising in vivo antifungal agents with new modes of action.
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- Chukwuemeka Samson Ahamefule
- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China; (C.S.A.); (B.W.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, Guangxi, China
- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria; (J.C.O.); (A.N.M.); (A.C.I.)
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria; (J.C.O.); (A.N.M.); (A.C.I.)
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria; (J.C.O.); (A.N.M.); (A.C.I.)
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria; (J.C.O.); (A.N.M.); (A.C.I.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China; (C.S.A.); (B.W.)
- State Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China; (C.S.A.); (B.W.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, Guangxi, China
- Correspondence: (C.J.); (W.F.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Non-Food Biorefinery, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China; (C.S.A.); (B.W.)
- State Key Laboratory of Non-food Biomass and Enzyme Technology, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, Guangxi, China
- Correspondence: (C.J.); (W.F.)
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Biocompatibility of a Marine Collagen-Based Scaffold In Vitro and In Vivo. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18080420. [PMID: 32796603 PMCID: PMC7460003 DOI: 10.3390/md18080420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Scaffold material is essential in providing mechanical support to tissue, allowing stem cells to improve their function in the healing and repair of trauma sites and tissue regeneration. The scaffold aids cell organization in the damaged tissue. It serves and allows bio mimicking the mechanical and biological properties of the target tissue and facilitates cell proliferation and differentiation at the regeneration site. In this study, the developed and assayed bio-composite made of unique collagen fibers and alginate hydrogel supports the function of cells around the implanted material. We used an in vivo rat model to study the scaffold effects when transplanted subcutaneously and as an augment for tendon repair. Animals' well-being was measured by their weight and daily activity post scaffold transplantation during their recovery. At the end of the experiment, the bio-composite was histologically examined, and the surrounding tissues around the implant were evaluated for inflammation reaction and scarring tissue. In the histology, the formation of granulation tissue and fibroblasts that were part of the inclusion process of the implanted material were noted. At the transplanted sites, inflammatory cells, such as plasma cells, macrophages, and giant cells, were also observed as expected at this time point post transplantation. This study demonstrated not only the collagen-alginate device biocompatibility, with no cytotoxic effects on the analyzed rats, but also that the 3D structure enables cell migration and new blood vessel formation needed for tissue repair. Overall, the results of the current study proved for the first time that the implantable scaffold for long-term confirms the well-being of these rats and is correspondence to biocompatibility ISO standards and can be further developed for medical devices application.
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From Food Waste to Innovative Biomaterial: Sea Urchin-Derived Collagen for Applications in Skin Regenerative Medicine. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18080414. [PMID: 32781644 PMCID: PMC7460064 DOI: 10.3390/md18080414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Collagen-based skin-like scaffolds (CBSS) are promising alternatives to skin grafts to repair wounds and injuries. In this work, we propose that the common marine invertebrate sea urchin represents a promising and eco-friendly source of native collagen to develop innovative CBSS for skin injury treatment. Sea urchin food waste after gonad removal was here used to extract fibrillar glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-rich collagen to produce bilayer (2D + 3D) CBSS. Microstructure, mechanical stability, permeability to water and proteins, ability to exclude bacteria and act as scaffolding for fibroblasts were evaluated. Our data show that the thin and dense 2D collagen membrane strongly reduces water evaporation (less than 5% of water passes through the membrane after 7 days) and protein diffusion (less than 2% of BSA passes after 7 days), and acts as a barrier against bacterial infiltration (more than 99% of the different tested bacterial species is retained by the 2D collagen membrane up to 48 h), thus functionally mimicking the epidermal layer. The thick sponge-like 3D collagen scaffold, structurally and functionally resembling the dermal layer, is mechanically stable in wet conditions, biocompatible in vitro (seeded fibroblasts are viable and proliferate), and efficiently acts as a scaffold for fibroblast infiltration. Thus, thanks to their chemical and biological properties, CBSS derived from sea urchins might represent a promising, eco-friendly, and economically sustainable biomaterial for tissue regenerative medicine.
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Marine collagen and its derivatives: Versatile and sustainable bio-resources for healthcare. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 113:110963. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Luo J, Yang X, Cao Y, Li G, Meng Y, Li C. Structural characterization and in vitro immunogenicity evaluation of amphibian-derived collagen type II from the cartilage of Chinese Giant Salamander ( Andrias davidianus). JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2020; 31:1941-1960. [PMID: 32584658 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2020.1786882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Collagen type II (CT-II) has unique biological activities and functions, yet the knowledge on amphibian-derived CT-II is rare. Herein, acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC) were successfully isolated and characterized from the cartilage of Chinese Giant Salamander (CGS). The in vitro immunogenicity of collagen was then evaluated and compared with that of the standard bovine CT-II (SCT-II) by T-lymphocyte cell proliferation activity. Results demonstrated that ASC and PSC were predominantly CT-II along with minor collagen type I and maintained intact triple-helical structure of nature collagen. Compared with SCT-II, higher glycine content (337.80 and 339.93 residues/1000 residues) and lower degree of proline hydroxylation (51.81% and 52.52%) were observed in ASC and PSC. Additionally, PSC showed comparable T d (63 °C) and higher T m (109 °C) than SCT-II (64 °C and 103 °C, respectively), indicating its high thermal and structural stability. SEM revealed that the lyophilized ASC and PSC had interconnected porous network structures of collagen-based materials. Moreover, different from SCT-II, both ASC and PSC presented no immunogenicity because they did not cause obvious proliferation of murine T-lymphocyte regardless of the induced concentration of collagen increased from 8 to 417 μg/mL. These data suggested that the amphibian-derived CGS cartilage collagens avoid the immunogenic risk of terrestrial animal collagen, and show high thermal stability and potential advantage in biomedical application.
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- Jianlin Luo
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Utilization of Giant Salamander in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory for Rare Animal and Economic Insects of the Mountainous Region, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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Coppola D, Oliviero M, Vitale GA, Lauritano C, D’Ambra I, Iannace S, de Pascale D. Marine Collagen from Alternative and Sustainable Sources: Extraction, Processing and Applications. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:E214. [PMID: 32326635 PMCID: PMC7230273 DOI: 10.3390/md18040214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Due to its unique properties, collagen is used in the growing fields of pharmaceutical and biomedical devices, as well as in the fields of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food and beverages. Collagen also represents a valid resource for bioplastics and biomaterials, to be used in the emerging health sectors. Recently, marine organisms have been considered as promising sources of collagen, because they do not harbor transmissible disease. In particular, fish biomass as well as by-catch organisms, such as undersized fish, jellyfish, sharks, starfish, and sponges, possess a very high collagen content. The use of discarded and underused biomass could contribute to the development of a sustainable process for collagen extraction, with a significantly reduced environmental impact. This addresses the European zero-waste strategy, which supports all three generally accepted goals of sustainability: sustainable economic well-being, environmental protection, and social well-being. A zero-waste strategy would use far fewer new raw materials and send no waste materials to landfills. In this review, we present an overview of the studies carried out on collagen obtained from by-catch organisms and fish wastes. Additionally, we discuss novel technologies based on thermoplastic processes that could be applied, likewise, as marine collagen treatment.
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- Daniela Coppola
- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, P.le E. Fermi 1, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy; (M.O.); (S.I.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Integrative Marine Ecology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy;
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, P.le E. Fermi 1, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy; (M.O.); (S.I.)
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Napoli, Italy; (D.C.); (C.L.)
- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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Yoo J, Kim J, Lee JH, Kim H, Jang SJ, Seo HH, Oh ST, Hyeon SJ, Ryu H, Kim J, Moh SH. Acceleration of somatic cell reprogramming into the induced pluripotent stem cell using a mycosporine-like amino acid, Porphyra 334. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3684. [PMID: 32111890 PMCID: PMC7048830 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60680-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Porphyra 334 (P334), a mycosporine-like amino acid (MAA), is a secondary metabolite found in diverse marine and terrestrial organisms and has several beneficial effects on fibroblast proliferation, wound healing, and antioxidant activity. Here, we report that P334 accelerates the cell reprogramming process of mouse tail-tip fibroblasts (TTFs) and human dermal papilla (HDP) cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). We found that P334 significantly improved the cell reprogramming efficiency by activating the tri-methylation of histone 3 lysine 4 (H3K4me3), which controls mesenchymal to epithelial transition (MET) during the reprogramming process. Thus, we found that P334 directly regulates epigenetic changes, providing an efficient approach for natural compound-based cell reprogramming.
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- Junsang Yoo
- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
- Center for Neuroscience, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 100-715, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Korea
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- Center for Neuroscience, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 100-715, Korea
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- Anti-aging Research Institute, BIO-FD&C Co., Ltd, Inchon, 21990, Korea.
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Zhang W, Zheng J, Tian X, Tang Y, Ding G, Yang Z, Jin H. Pepsin-Soluble Collagen from the Skin of Lophius litulo: A Preliminary Study Evaluating Physicochemical, Antioxidant, and Wound Healing Properties. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17120708. [PMID: 31888163 PMCID: PMC6950534 DOI: 10.3390/md17120708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The structure of pepsin-solubilized collagen (PSC) obtained from the skin of Lophius litulon was analyzed using the sodium dodecylsulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SDS-PAGE results showed that PSC from Lophius litulon skin was collagen type I and had collagen-specific α1, α2, β, and γ chains. FTIR results indicated that the infrared spectrum of PSC ranged from 400 to 4000 cm-1, with five main amide bands. SEM revealed the microstructure of PSC, which consisted of clear fibrous and porous structures. In vitro antioxidant studies demonstrated that PSC revealed the scavenging ability for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), HO·, O2-·, and ABTS·. Moreover, animal experiments were conducted to evaluate the biocompatibility of PSC. The collagen sponge group showed a good biocompatibility in the skin wound model and may play a positive role in the progression of the healing process. The cumulative results suggest that collagen from the skin of Lophius litulon has potential applications in wound healing due to its good biocompatibility.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0580-226-0600; Fax: +86-0580-254-781
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Paradiso F, Fitzgerald J, Yao S, Barry F, Taraballi F, Gonzalez D, Conlan RS, Francis L. Marine Collagen Substrates for 2D and 3D Ovarian Cancer Cell Systems. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2019; 7:343. [PMID: 31921795 PMCID: PMC6923181 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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A fundamental structural component of extracellular matrix in all connective and interstitial tissue, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. To date, mammalian collagens sources represent the golden standard for multiple biomedical applications, while marine-derived collagens have largely been used in industry (food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic), with little use in research and clinical applications. Herein we demonstrate the effective use Rhizostoma pulmo jellyfish collagen, a source of biocompatible, sustainable collagen for 2D and 3D cell culture, addressing the global drive for technological developments that result in the replacement of animals and their derived products in research. Jellyfish collagen harbors similar structural features mammalian collagen type I, despite differing slightly in amino acid content. Jellyfish collagen supports ovarian cancer (OvCa) cell line proliferation, cellular morphology and expression of epithelial to mesenchymal transition markers, supporting the use of R. pulmo as a non-mammalian collagen cell culture substrate. Furthermore, R. pulmo collagen is effective in 3D device fabrication such as sponges where it mimics tissue architecture complexity. OvCa cells migrated and differentiated within the R. pulmo collagen 3D scaffolds confirming its suitability for advanced cell culturing applications, providing an excellent alternative to mammalian collagen sources for the culture of human cells.
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- Francesca Paradiso
- Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom.,Center for Biomimetic Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, United States
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- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), National University of Ireland Galway (NUI), Galway, Ireland
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- Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), National University of Ireland Galway (NUI), Galway, Ireland
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- Center for Biomimetic Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, United States
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- Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Reproductive Biology and Gynaecological Oncology Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Jesumani V, Du H, Aslam M, Pei P, Huang N. Potential Use of Seaweed Bioactive Compounds in Skincare-A Review. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17120688. [PMID: 31817709 PMCID: PMC6950024 DOI: 10.3390/md17120688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Modern lifestyles have developed new attention on appearance and personal care which attract a huge number of consumers towards cosmetic products. The demand for a skincare product with natural ingredients is rapidly increasing. Seaweeds are major resources for in-demand active compounds with a wide variety of applications. The use of seaweed-derived ingredients in cosmetic products has increased in recent years as many scientific studies have proved the potential skincare properties of seaweed bioactive compounds. This review emphasizes possible skincare properties of seaweed bioactive compounds. The review outlines the mechanism involved in skin problems including hyperpigmentation, premature skin aging, and acne in the first part while the second part focuses on the promising application of seaweeds in skin protection by highlighting the bioactive compound responsible for their bioactivity.
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- Valentina Jesumani
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology College of Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (V.J.); (N.H.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology College of Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (V.J.); (N.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0754-86502083
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology College of Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (V.J.); (N.H.)
- Faculty of Marine Sciences, Lasbela University, Uthal 90950, Pakistan
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology College of Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (V.J.); (N.H.)
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology College of Sciences, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (V.J.); (N.H.)
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