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Prajapati BG, Sharma JB, Sharma S, Trivedi ND, Gaur M, Kapoor DU. Harnessing polyelectrolyte complexes for precision cancer targeting: a comprehensive review. Med Oncol 2024; 41:145. [PMID: 38727885 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02354-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Polyelectrolytes represent a unique class of polymers abundant in ionizable functional groups. In a solution, ionized polyelectrolytes can intricately bond with oppositely charged counterparts, giving rise to a fascinating phenomenon known as a polyelectrolyte complex. These complexes arise from the interaction between oppositely charged entities, such as polymers, drugs, and combinations thereof. The polyelectrolyte complexes are highly appealing in cancer management, play an indispensable role in chemotherapy, crafting biodegradable, biocompatible 3D membranes, microcapsules, and nano-sized formulations. These versatile complexes are pivotal in designing controlled and targeted release drug delivery systems. The present review emphasizes on classification of polyelectrolyte complex along with their formation mechanisms. This review comprehensively explores the applications of polyelectrolyte complex, highlighting their efficacy in targeted drug delivery strategies for combating different forms of cancer. The innovative use of polyelectrolyte complex presents a potential breakthrough in cancer therapeutics, demonstrating their role in enhancing treatment precision and effectiveness.
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- Bhupendra G Prajapati
- Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva, Gujarat, 384012, India.
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- MM College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, 304022, India
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- AR College of Pharmacy & GH Institute of Pharmacy, VV Nagar, Anand, Gujarat, 388120, India
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- Rajasthan Pharmacy College, Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302026, India
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- Dr. Dayaram Patel Pharmacy College, Bardoli, Gujarat, 394601, India.
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Bejenaru C, Radu A, Segneanu AE, Biţă A, Ciocîlteu MV, Mogoşanu GD, Bradu IA, Vlase T, Vlase G, Bejenaru LE. Pharmaceutical Applications of Biomass Polymers: Review of Current Research and Perspectives. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1182. [PMID: 38732651 PMCID: PMC11085205 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Polymers derived from natural biomass have emerged as a valuable resource in the field of biomedicine due to their versatility. Polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, and lignin have demonstrated promising results in various applications, including drug delivery design. However, several challenges need to be addressed to realize the full potential of these polymers. The current paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and perspectives in this area, with a particular focus on developing effective methods and efficient drug delivery systems. This review aims to offer insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of natural polymers in biomedicine and to provide a roadmap for future research in this field.
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- Cornelia Bejenaru
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (C.B.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (C.B.); (A.R.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
- Research Center for Thermal Analyzes in Environmental Problems, West University of Timişoara, 16 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Street, 300115 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania
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- Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM–WUT), 4 Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania; (I.A.B.); (T.V.); (G.V.)
- Research Center for Thermal Analyzes in Environmental Problems, West University of Timişoara, 16 Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Street, 300115 Timişoara, Timiş, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rareş Street, 200349 Craiova, Dolj, Romania; (A.B.); (G.D.M.); (L.E.B.)
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Imani KBC, Dodda JM, Yoon J, Torres FG, Imran AB, Deen GR, Al‐Ansari R. Seamless Integration of Conducting Hydrogels in Daily Life: From Preparation to Wearable Application. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306784. [PMID: 38240470 PMCID: PMC10987148 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Conductive hydrogels (CHs) have received significant attention for use in wearable devices because they retain their softness and flexibility while maintaining high conductivity. CHs are well suited for applications in skin-contact electronics and biomedical devices owing to their high biocompatibility and conformality. Although highly conductive hydrogels for smart wearable devices are extensively researched, a detailed summary of the outstanding results of CHs is required for a comprehensive understanding. In this review, the recent progress in the preparation and fabrication of CHs is summarized for smart wearable devices. Improvements in the mechanical, electrical, and functional properties of high-performance wearable devices are also discussed. Furthermore, recent examples of innovative and highly functional devices based on CHs that can be seamlessly integrated into daily lives are reviewed.
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- Kusuma Betha Cahaya Imani
- Graduate Department of Chemical MaterialsInstitute for Plastic Information and Energy MaterialsSustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research CenterPusan National UniversityBusan46241Republic of Korea
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- New Technologies – Research Centre (NTC)University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8Pilsen301 00Czech Republic
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- Graduate Department of Chemical MaterialsInstitute for Plastic Information and Energy MaterialsSustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research CenterPusan National UniversityBusan46241Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringPontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. Av. Universitaria 1801Lima15088Peru
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- Department of ChemistryBangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyDhaka1000Bangladesh
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- Materials for Medicine Research GroupSchool of MedicineThe Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Medical University of BahrainBusaiteen15503Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Materials for Medicine Research GroupSchool of MedicineThe Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)Medical University of BahrainBusaiteen15503Kingdom of Bahrain
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Dubashynskaya NV, Bokatyi AN, Sall TS, Egorova TS, Demyanova EV, Dubrovskii YA, Murashko EA, Anufrikov YA, Shasherina AY, Vlasova EN, Skorik YA. Hyaluronan/B12-chitosan polyelectrolyte complex for oral colistin administration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130177. [PMID: 38360229 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) based on polysaccharides, including hyaluronic acid (HA) and chitosan (CS), are promising delivery systems for antimicrobial agents, including oral administration of the peptide antibiotic colistin (CT). Modification of CS with different targeting ligands to improve intestinal permeability is a suitable way to improve the oral bioavailability of polyelectrolyte particles. This study describes the procedure for obtaining CT-containing PECs based on HA and CS modified with cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). In this case, vitamin B12 is used as a targeting ligand because it is absorbed in the ileum via specific transporter proteins. The resulting PECs had a hydrodynamic size of about 284 nm and a positive ζ-potential of about 26 mV; the encapsulation efficiency was 88.2 % and the CT content was 42.2 μg/mg. The developed systems provided a two-phase drug release: about 50 % of the CT was released in 0.5-1 h, and about 60 % of the antibiotic was cumulatively released in 5 h. The antimicrobial activity of encapsulated CT was maintained at the same level as the pure drug for at least 24 h (minimum inhibitory concentration against Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 2 μg/mL for both). In addition, the apparent permeability coefficient of CT in the PEC formulation was 2.4 × 10-6 cm/s. Thus, the incorporation of CT into HA- and vitamin B12-modified CS-based PECs can be considered as a simple and convenient method to improve the oral delivery of CT.
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- Natallia V Dubashynskaya
- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoi VO 31, St. Petersburg 199004, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoi VO 31, St. Petersburg 199004, Russia
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- Institute of Experimental Medicine, Acad. Pavlov St. 12, Saint Petersburg 197376, Russia
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- State Research Institute of Highly Pure Biopreparations, Pudozhsakya 7, St Petersburg 197110, Russia
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- State Research Institute of Highly Pure Biopreparations, Pudozhsakya 7, St Petersburg 197110, Russia
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Akkuratova 2, St. Petersburg 197341, Russian Federation
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Akkuratova 2, St. Petersburg 197341, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskii 26, Peterhof, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskii 26, Peterhof, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoi VO 31, St. Petersburg 199004, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoi VO 31, St. Petersburg 199004, Russia.
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Dogaris I, Pylypchuk I, Henriksson G, Abbadessa A. Polyelectrolyte complexes based on a novel and sustainable hemicellulose-rich lignosulphonate for drug delivery applications. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01573-2. [PMID: 38530607 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01573-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are polymeric structures formed by the self-assembly of oppositely charged polymers. Novel biomaterials based on PECs are currently under investigation as drug delivery systems, among other applications. This strategy leverages the ability of PECs to entrap drugs under mild conditions and control their release. In this study, we combined a novel and sustainably produced hemicellulose-rich lignosulphonate polymer (EH, negatively charged) with polyethyleneimine (PEI) or chitosan (CH, positively charged) and agar for the development of drug-releasing PECs. A preliminary screening demonstrated the effect of several parameters (polyelectrolyte ratio, temperature, and type of polycation) on PECs formation. From this, selected formulations were further characterized in terms of thermal properties, surface morphology at the microscale, stability, and ability to load and release methylene blue (MB) as a model drug. EH/PEI complexes had a more pronounced gel-like behaviour compared to the EH/CH complexes. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results supported the establishment of polymeric interactions during complexation. Overall, PECs' stability was positively affected by low pH, ratios close to 1:1, and the addition of agar. PECs with higher EH content showed a higher MB loading, likely promoted by stronger electrostatic interactions. The EH/CH formulation enriched with agar showed the best sustained release profile of MB during the first 30 h in a pH-dependent environment simulating the gastrointestinal tract. Overall, we defined the conditions to formulate novel PECs based on a sustainable hemicellulose-rich lignosulphonate for potential applications in drug delivery, which promotes the valuable synergy between sustainability and the biomedical field.
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- Ioannis Dogaris
- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm, SE-100 44, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm, SE-100 44, Sweden
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm, SE-100 44, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm, SE-100 44, Sweden.
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), IDIS Research Institute, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida Barcelona s/n, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain.
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Jiao H, Ali SS, Alsharbaty MHM, Elsamahy T, Abdelkarim E, Schagerl M, Al-Tohamy R, Sun J. A critical review on plastic waste life cycle assessment and management: Challenges, research gaps, and future perspectives. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 271:115942. [PMID: 38218104 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115942] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The global production and consumption of plastics, as well as their deposition in the environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste (PW) losses into drainage channels are a growing source of microplastic (MP) pollution concern. However, the complete understanding of their environmental implications throughout their life cycle is yet to be fully understood. Determining the potential extent to which MPs contribute to overall ecotoxicity is possible through the monitoring of PW release and MP removal during remediation. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) have been extensively utilized in many comparative analyses, such as comparing petroleum-based plastics with biomass and single-use plastics with multi-use alternatives. These assessments typically yield unexpected or paradoxical results. Nevertheless, there is still a paucity of reliable data and tools for conducting LCAs on plastics. On the other hand, the release and impact of MP have so far not been considered in LCA studies. This is due to the absence of inventory-related data regarding MP releases and the characterization factors necessary to quantify the effects of MP. Therefore, this review paper conducts a comprehensive literature review in order to assess the current state of knowledge and data regarding the environmental impacts that occur throughout the life cycle of plastics, along with strategies for plastic management through LCA.
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- Haixin Jiao
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq; Branch of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Al-Ameed, Karbala, Iraq.
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna, Djerassiplatz 1, Vienna A-1030, Austria.
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Kuperkar K, Atanase LI, Bahadur A, Crivei IC, Bahadur P. Degradable Polymeric Bio(nano)materials and Their Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview and Recent Updates. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:206. [PMID: 38257005 PMCID: PMC10818796 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020206] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Degradable polymers (both biomacromolecules and several synthetic polymers) for biomedical applications have been promising very much in the recent past due to their low cost, biocompatibility, flexibility, and minimal side effects. Here, we present an overview with updated information on natural and synthetic degradable polymers where a brief account on different polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers viz. polyesters/polyamino acids/polyanhydrides/polyphosphazenes/polyurethanes relevant to biomedical applications has been provided. The various approaches for the transformation of these polymers by physical/chemical means viz. cross-linking, as polyblends, nanocomposites/hybrid composites, interpenetrating complexes, interpolymer/polyion complexes, functionalization, polymer conjugates, and block and graft copolymers, are described. The degradation mechanism, drug loading profiles, and toxicological aspects of polymeric nanoparticles formed are also defined. Biomedical applications of these degradable polymer-based biomaterials in and as wound dressing/healing, biosensors, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, etc., are highlighted. In addition, the use of such nano systems to solve current drug delivery problems is briefly reviewed.
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- Ketan Kuperkar
- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Ichchhanath, Piplod, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India;
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- Faculty of Medical Dentistry, “Apollonia” University of Iasi, 700511 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Zoology, Sir PT Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat 395001, Gujarat, India;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 700449 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Udhana-Magdalla Road, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India;
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Madhappan S, Kim SH, Huh P, Jung YS, Kim SC. Dramatic reduction of toxicity of Poly(hexamethylene guanidine) disinfectant by charge neutralization. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116172. [PMID: 37201704 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116172] [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: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The current study aimed to investigate the toxicity of positively charged polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG) polymer and its complexation with different anionic natural polymers such as k-carrageenan (kCG), chondroitin sulfate (CS), sodium alginate (Alg.Na), polystyrene sulfonate sodium (PSS.Na) and hydrolyzed pectin (HP). The physicochemical properties of the synthesized PHMG and its combination with anionic polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) namely PHMG:PECs were characterized using zeta potential, XPS, FTIR, and TG analysis. Furthermore, cytotoxic behavior of the PHMG and PHMG:PECs, respectively, were evaluated using human liver cancer cell line (HepG2). The study results revealed that the PHMG alone had slightly higher cytotoxicity to the HepG2 cells than the prepared polyelectrolyte complexes such as PHMG:PECs. The PHMG:PECs showed a significant reduction of cytotoxicity to the HepG2 cells than the pristine PHMG alone. A reduction of PHMG toxicity was observed may be due to the facile formation of complexation between the positively charged PHMG and negatively charged anionic natural polymers such as kCG, CS, Alg. Na, PSS.Na and HP, respectively, via charge balance or neutralization. The experimental results indicate that the suggested method might significantly lower PHMG toxicity while improving biocompatibility.
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy,Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan-46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan-46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy,Research Institute for Drug Development, Pusan National University, Geumjeong-gu, Busan-46241, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan- 38544, Republic of Korea.
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Ruiz-Dávila CE, Solís-Andrade KI, Olvera-Sosa M, Palestino G, Rosales-Mendoza S. Core-shell chitosan/Porphyridium-exopolysaccharide microgels: Synthesis, properties, and biological evaluation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125655. [PMID: 37399864 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Advanced materials used in the biomedicine field comprises a diverse group of organic molecules, including polymers, polysaccharides, and proteins. A significant trend in this area is the design of new micro/nano gels whose small size, physical stability, biocompatibility, and bioactivity could lead to new applications. Herein a new synthesis route is described to obtain core-shell microgels based on chitosan and Porphyridium exopolysaccharides (EPS) crosslinked with sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP). First, the synthesis of EPS-chitosan gels through ionic interactions was explored, leading to the formation of unstable gels. Alternatively, the use of TTP as crosslinker agent led to stable core-shell structures. The influence of reaction temperature, sonication time, and exopolysaccharide concentration, pH and TPP concentration were determined as a function of particle size and polydispersity index (PDI). The obtained EPS-chitosan gels were characterized by TEM, TGA, and FTIR; followed by the assessment of protein load capacity, stability upon freezing, cytotoxicity, and mucoadhesivity. Experimentation revealed that the core-shell particles size ranges 100-300 nm, have a 52 % loading capacity for BSA and a < 90 % mucoadhesivity, and no toxic effects in mammalian cell cultures. The potential application of the obtained microgels in the biomedical field is discussed.
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- Claudia Elizabeth Ruiz-Dávila
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP 78210, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina (CICSaB), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP 78210, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina (CICSaB), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP 78210, Mexico; División de Ciencias Ambientales, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, A.C. (IPICYT), Camino a la Presa San José 2055, Lomas 4a Sección, San Luis Potosí C.P. 78216, SLP, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP 78210, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina (CICSaB), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Dr. Manuel Nava 6, SLP 78210, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud y Biomedicina (CICSaB), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
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Alvarado N, Abarca RL, Linares-Flores C. Use of Chitosan-Based Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Its Potential Application in Active Food Packaging: A Review of Recent Literature. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11535. [PMID: 37511293 PMCID: PMC10381007 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The current challenges in the food packaging field are, on one side, replacing plastic from non-renewable sources with biopolymers and, on the other hand, generating a packaging material with attractive properties for the consumer. Currently, the consumer is ecologically concerned; the food packaging industry must think ahead to satisfy their needs. In this context, the utilization of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) in this industry presents itself as an excellent candidate for fulfilling these requirements. PECs possess enticing characteristics such as encapsulation, protection, and transportation, among others. On the other hand, diverse types of biopolymers have been used in the formation of PECs, such as alginate, cellulose, gelatin, collagen, and so on. Hence, this paper reviews the use of PECs in food packaging where chitosan forms polyelectrolyte complexes.
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- Nancy Alvarado
- Grupo QBAB, Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, El Llano Subercaseaux 2801, San Miguel, Santiago 8910060, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Animales, Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Macul, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad de Las Américas, Manuel Montt 948, Providencia, Santiago 7500975, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Campus Los Leones, Lota 2465, Providencia, Santiago 7510157, Chile
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Hassan NH, El-Hawary SS, Emam M, Rabeh MA, Tantawy MA, Seif M, Abd-Elal RMA, Bringmann G, Abdelmohsen UR, Selim NM. Pectin Nanoparticle-Loaded Soft Coral Nephthea sp. Extract as In Situ Gel Enhances Chronic Wound Healing: In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Studies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:957. [PMID: 37513869 PMCID: PMC10383585 DOI: 10.3390/ph16070957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study shed light for the first time on the in vivo diabetic wound healing potential activity of natural marine soft coral polymeric nanoparticle in situ gel using an excision wound model. A Nephthea sp. methanol-methylene chloride extract loaded with pectin nanoparticles (LPNs) was created. For the preparation of in situ gel, ion-gelation techniques, the entrapment efficiency, the particle size, the polydispersity index, the zeta potential, the in-vitro drug release, and a transmission electron microscope were used and the best formula was selected. Using (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS), 27 secondary metabolites responsible for extract biological activity were identified. Isolation and identification of arachidic acid, oleic acid, nervonic acid, and bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) of Nephthea sp. was firstly reported here using NMR and mass spectral analyses. Moreover, LPN in situ gel has the best effects on regulating the proinflammatory cytokines (NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) that were detected on days 7 and 15. The results were confirmed with an in vitro enzymatic inhibitory effect of the extract against glycogen synthase kinase (GSK-3) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), with IC50 values of 0.178 ± 0.009 and 0.258 ± 0.011 µg/mL, respectively. The molecular docking study showed a free binding energy of -9.6 kcal/mol for chabrolosteroid E, with the highest binding affinity for the enzyme (GSK-3), while isogosterone B had -7.8 kcal/mol for the enzyme (MMP-1). A pharmacokinetics study for chabrolohydroxybenzoquinone F and isogosterone B was performed, and it predicted the mode of action of wound healing activity.
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- Nevine H Hassan
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo 11571, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Giza 11562, Egypt
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62514, Saudi Arabia
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- Hormones Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
- Stem Cells Lab Center of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
- Center of Orthopaedics Research, and Translation Science (CORTS), Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, State College, PA 16801, USA
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- Toxicology and Food Contaminants Department, Food Industries and Nutrition Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutics and Drug Manufacturing Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo 11571, Egypt
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, New Minia 61111, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Giza 11562, Egypt
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Alhazzani K, A.Z. A, Alaseem AM, Al Awadh SA, Alanazi SA, AlSayyari AA, Alanazi MM, El-Wekil MM. A reliable ratiometric fluorescence sensing of heparin and its antidote based on cationic carbon quantum dots and acid red 87. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Tan Y, Zi Y, Peng J, Shi C, Zheng Y, Zhong J. Gelatin as a bioactive nanodelivery system for functional food applications. Food Chem 2023; 423:136265. [PMID: 37167667 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Gelatin has long been used as an encapsulant agent in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries because of its low cost, wide availability, biocompatibility, and degradability. However, the exploitation of gelatin for nanodelivery application is not fully achieved in the functional food filed. In this review article, we highlight the latest work being performed for gelatin-based nanocarriers, including polyelectrolyte complexes, nanoemulsions, nanoliposomes, nanogels, and nanofibers. Specifically, we discuss the applications and challenges of these nanocarriers for stabilization and controlled release of bioactive compounds. To achieve better efficacy, gelatin is frequently used in combination with other biomaterials such as polysaccharides. The fabrication and synergistic effects of the newly developed gelatin composite nanocarriers are also present.
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- Yang Tan
- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Sathya Seeli D, Das A, Prabaharan M. Zinc Oxide-Incorporated Chitosan-Poly(methacrylic Acid) Polyelectrolyte Complex as a Wound Healing Material. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14040228. [PMID: 37103317 PMCID: PMC10142744 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14040228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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A novel type of porous films based on the ZnO-incorporated chitosan-poly(methacrylic acid) polyelectrolyte complex was developed as a wound healing material. The structure of porous films was established by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and porosity studies revealed that the pore size and porosity of the developed films increased with the increase in zinc oxide (ZnO) concentration. The porous films with maximum ZnO content exhibited improved water swelling degree (1400%), controlled biodegradation (12%) for 28 days, a porosity of 64%, and a tensile strength of 0.47 MPa. Moreover, these films presented antibacterial activity toward Staphylococcus aureus and Micrococcus sp. due to the existence of ZnO particles. Cytotoxicity studies demonstrated that the developed films had no cytotoxicity against the mouse mesenchymal stem (C3H10T1/2) cell line. These results reveal that ZnO-incorporated chitosan-poly(methacrylic acid) films could be used as an ideal material for wound healing application.
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- David Sathya Seeli
- Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, Chennai 603 103, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, Chennai 603 103, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, Chennai 603 103, India
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Tan J, Luo Y, Guo Y, Zhou Y, Liao X, Li D, Lai X, Liu Y. Development of alginate-based hydrogels: Crosslinking strategies and biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124275. [PMID: 37011751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels have drawn much concern in the biomedical fields. Among them, alginate, a natural polyanionic polysaccharide, has become one of the research hotspots, because of its abundant source, biodegradability, biocompatibility, solubility, modification flexibility, and other characteristics or physiological functions. Recently, through adopting various physical or chemical crosslinking strategies, selecting suitable crosslinking or modification reagents, precisely controlling the reaction conditions, or introducing organic or inorganic functional materials, a variety of alginate-based hydrogels with excellent performance have been continuously developed, considerably expanding the breadth and depth of their applications. Here, various crosslinking strategies in the preparation of alginate-based hydrogels are comprehensively introduced. The representative application progress of alginate-based hydrogels in drug carrier, wound dressing and tissue engineering is also summarized. Meanwhile, the application prospects, challenges and development trends of alginate-based hydrogels are discussed. It is expected to provide guidance and reference for the further development of alginate-based hydrogels.
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Michna A, Pomorska A, Ozcan O. Biocompatible Macroion/Growth Factor Assemblies for Medical Applications. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13040609. [PMID: 37189357 DOI: 10.3390/biom13040609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Growth factors are a class of proteins that play a role in the proliferation (the increase in the number of cells resulting from cell division) and differentiation (when a cell undergoes changes in gene expression becoming a more specific type of cell) of cells. They can have both positive (accelerating the normal healing process) and negative effects (causing cancer) on disease progression and have potential applications in gene therapy and wound healing. However, their short half-life, low stability, and susceptibility to degradation by enzymes at body temperature make them easily degradable in vivo. To improve their effectiveness and stability, growth factors require carriers for delivery that protect them from heat, pH changes, and proteolysis. These carriers should also be able to deliver the growth factors to their intended destination. This review focuses on the current scientific literature concerning the physicochemical properties (such as biocompatibility, high affinity for binding growth factors, improved bioactivity and stability of the growth factors, protection from heat, pH changes or appropriate electric charge for growth factor attachment via electrostatic interactions) of macroions, growth factors, and macroion-growth factor assemblies, as well as their potential uses in medicine (e.g., diabetic wound healing, tissue regeneration, and cancer therapy). Specific attention is given to three types of growth factors: vascular endothelial growth factors, human fibroblast growth factors, and neurotrophins, as well as selected biocompatible synthetic macroions (obtained through standard polymerization techniques) and polysaccharides (natural macroions composed of repeating monomeric units of monosaccharides). Understanding the mechanisms by which growth factors bind to potential carriers could lead to more effective delivery methods for these proteins, which are of significant interest in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative and civilization diseases, as well as in the healing of chronic wounds.
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Avazverdi E, Mirzadeh H, Ehsani M, Bagheri-Khoulenjani S. Polysaccharide-based polyampholyte complex formation: Investigating the role of intra-chain interactions. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 313:120836. [PMID: 37182945 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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The difference in inter-chain and intra-chain electrostatic attraction was investigated in polyelectrolyte and polyampholyte electrostatic complex formation. Three polymers with similar backbone molecular structures including chitosan (Ch) polycation, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCe) polyanion, and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCh) polyampholyte were used for this purpose. The turbidimetric, water content, and rheological measurements for polyampholyte self-complex showed more dependence on the ionic strength rather than the polyelectrolyte one. The degree of dissociation (α), dissociation constant (pKa), and intrinsic persistence length were calculated by applying the Katchalsky-Lifson model to potentiometric data. We studied the gyration radii as a function of Debye length and observed the polyampholyte chain contractions due to the intra-chain electrostatic attractions, which minimize the entropic gain of the inter-chain complex formation. This is in accordance with the decrease in pKa by αc for CMCh which is the opposite of that for the Ch and CMCe samples. We also found that the polyampholyte has less intrinsic and electrostatic persistence length compared with both polyanion and polycation with similar chain structures indicating the impact of the inter-chain electrostatic interaction on the complex properties. This study deepens our insight about the behavior of CMCh and the nature of difference between CMCh and Ch/CMCe electrostatic complexes.
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Fabrication of self-antibacterial chitosan/oxidized starch polyelectrolyte complex sponges for controlled delivery of curcumin. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Characterization of drug-loaded alginate-chitosan polyelectrolyte nanoparticles synthesized by microfluidics. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-023-03468-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Cai J, Guo J, Wang S. Application of Polymer Hydrogels in the Prevention of Postoperative Adhesion: A Review. Gels 2023; 9:gels9020098. [PMID: 36826268 PMCID: PMC9957106 DOI: 10.3390/gels9020098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Postoperative adhesion is a common post-surgery complication formed between the surface of the body cavity, ranging from a layer of connective tissue to a fibrous bridge containing blood vessels and nerve tissue. Despite achieving a lot of progress, the mechanisms of adhesion formation still need to be further studied. In addition, few current treatments are consistently effective in the prevention of postoperative adhesion. Hydrogel is a kind of water-expanding crosslinked hydrophilic polymer network generated by a simple reaction of one or more monomers. Due to the porous structure, hydrogels can load different drugs and control the drug release kinetics. Evidence from existing studies has confirmed the feasibility and superiority of using hydrogels to counter postoperative adhesions, primarily due to their outstanding antifouling ability. In this review, the current research status of hydrogels as anti-adhesion barriers is summarized, the character of hydrogels in the prevention of postoperative adhesion is briefly introduced, and future research directions are discussed.
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- Jie Cai
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, College of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, No. 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, China
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Hyaluronic Acid in Biomedical Fields: New Trends from Chemistry to Biomaterial Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214372. [PMID: 36430855 PMCID: PMC9695447 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this review is to give an updated perspective about the methods for chemical modifications of hyaluronic acid (HA) toward the development of new applications in medical devices and material engineering. After a brief introduction on chemical, structural and biological features of this important natural polysaccharide, the most important methods for chemical and physical modifications are disclosed, discussing both on the formation of new covalent bonds and the interaction with other natural polysaccharides. These strategies are of paramount importance in the production of new medical devices and materials with improved properties. In particular, the use of HA in the development of new materials by means of additive manufacturing techniques as electro fluid dynamics, i.e., electrospinning for micro to nanofibres, and three-dimensional bioprinting is also discussed.
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Rao SS, Venkatesan J, Yuvarajan S, Rekha PD. Self-assembled polyelectrolyte complexes of chitosan and fucoidan for sustained growth factor release from PRP enhance proliferation and collagen deposition in diabetic mice. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2022; 12:2838-2855. [PMID: 35445942 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diabetic wound management is a serious health care challenge due to higher rates of relapse, expensive treatment approaches, and poor healing outcomes. Among cell-based therapies, use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to be effective for diabetic wounds, but its poor shelf-life limits its clinical use. Here, we demonstrate a simple but effective polymer system to increase the shelf-life of PRP by developing a polyelectrolyte complex with dropwise addition of chitosan solution containing PRP by simple mixing at room temperature. Thus, prepared chitosan-fucoidan (CF) carrier complex encapsulated more than 95% of the loaded PRP. The resulting CF/PRP colloids were spherical in shape and ensured extended PRP release up to 72 h at 37 °C. Routine characterization (FT-IR, XRD, SEM) showed the material properties. The biological assays showed that CF complexes were biocompatible while CF/PRP enhanced the proliferation of fibroblasts and keratinocytes via higher Ki67 expression and fibroblast migration. Further investigations using a diabetic mouse model demonstrated significantly higher wound contraction and histopathological observations showed increased fibroblast migration, and collagen and cytokeratin deposition in treatment groups. The results are suggestive of the efficacy of CF/PRP as a cost-effective topical formulation for the sustained delivery of growth factors in treating chronic diabetic wounds.
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- Sneha Subramanya Rao
- Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed To Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed To Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed To Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India
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- Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed To Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575018, India.
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Phase Behavior of Ion-Containing Polymers in Polar Solvents: Predictions from a Liquid-State Theory with Local Short-Range Interactions. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204421. [PMID: 36297998 PMCID: PMC9612006 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The thermodynamic phase behavior of charged polymers is a crucial property underlying their role in biology and various industrial applications. A complete understanding of the phase behaviors of such polymer solutions remains challenging due to the multi-component nature of the system and the delicate interplay among various factors, including the translational entropy of each component, excluded volume interactions, chain connectivity, electrostatic interactions, and other specific interactions. In this work, the phase behavior of partially charged ion-containing polymers in polar solvents is studied by further developing a liquid-state (LS) theory with local shortrange interactions. This work is based on the LS theory developed for fully-charged polyelectrolyte solutions. Specific interactions between charged groups of the polymer and counterions, between neutral segments of the polymer, and between charged segments of the polymer are incorporated into the LS theory by an extra Helmholtz free energy from the perturbed-chain statistical associating fluid theory (PC-SAFT). The influence of the sequence structure of the partially charged polymer is modeled by the number of connections between bonded segments. The effects of chain length, charge fraction, counterion valency, and specific short-range interactions are explored. A computational App for salt-free polymer solutions is developed and presented, which allows easy computation of the binodal curve and critical point by specifying values for the relevant model parameters.
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Sahiner M, Suner SS, Yilmaz AS, Sahiner N. Polyelectrolyte Chondroitin Sulfate Microgels as a Carrier Material for Rosmarinic Acid and Their Antioxidant Ability. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204324. [PMID: 36297903 PMCID: PMC9611445 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyelectrolyte microgels derived from natural sources such as chondroitin sulfate (CS) possess considerable interest as therapeutic carriers because of their ionic nature and controllable degradation capability in line with the extent of the used crosslinker for long-term drug delivery applications. In this study, chemically crosslinked CS microgels were synthesized in a single step and treated with an ammonia solution to attain polyelectrolyte CS-[NH4]+ microgels via a cation exchange reaction. The spherical and non-porous CS microgels were injectable and in the size range of a few hundred nanometers to tens of micrometers. The average size distribution of the CS microgels and their polyelectrolyte forms were not significantly affected by medium pH. It was determined that the -34 ± 4 mV zeta potential of the CS microgels was changed to -23 ± 3 mV for CS- [NH4]+ microgels with pH 7 medium. No important toxicity was determined on L929 fibroblast cells, with 76 ± 1% viability in the presence of 1000 μg/mL concentration of CS-[NH4]+ microgels. Furthermore, these microgels were used as a drug carrier material for rosmarinic acid (RA) active agent. The RA-loading capacity was about 2.5-fold increased for CS-[R]+ microgels with 32.4 ± 5.1 μg/mg RA loading, and 23% of the loaded RA was sustainably release for a long-term period within 150 h in comparison to CS microgels. Moreover, RA-loaded CS-[R]+ microgels exhibited great antioxidant activity, with 0.45 ± 0.02 μmol/g Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity in comparison to no antioxidant properties for bare CS particles.
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- Mehtap Sahiner
- Bioengineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, Canakkale 17100, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, Canakkale 17100, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, Canakkale 17100, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology Research and Application Center, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Terzioglu Campus, Canakkale 17100, Turkey
- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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Chitosan-alginate nanoparticles of cabazitaxel: Design, dual-receptor targeting and efficacy in lung cancer model. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:874-890. [PMID: 36089091 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Cabazitaxel (CZT) loaded chitosan-alginate based (CSA) nanoparticles were developed with dual targeting functions of both folate receptor and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) using ionic gelation technique. The chitosan-folate conjugate was synthesized, and characterized by using FTIR, NMR and Mass spectroscopy. The physicochemical parameters and morphology of all CSA nanoparticles were examined. The degree of conjugation of folic acid and cetuximab (CTXmab) was determined by UV-Visible spectroscopy and Bradford assay, respectively. Moreover, XPS analysis also supported the presence of the ligands on nanoparticles. The cellular-uptake study performed on A-549 cells demonstrated a significant enhancement in the uptake of dual-receptor targeted CSA nanoparticles than non-targeted and single-receptor targeted CSA nanoparticles. Further, CZT-loaded dual receptors targeted CSA nanoparticles also showed significantly lower IC50 values (~38 folds) than the CZT control against A-549 cells. Further, in-vivo histopathological evaluations of dual receptor-targeted CSA nanoparticles have demonstrated better safety in Wistar rats. Moreover, its treatment on the Benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) induced lung cancer mice model has showed the enhanced anticancer efficacy of CZT with a prolonged survival rate.
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Zhu S, Li Y, He Z, Ji L, Zhang W, Tong Y, Luo J, Yu D, Zhang Q, Bi Q. Advanced injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954501. [PMID: 36159703 PMCID: PMC9493100 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The rapid development of tissue engineering makes it an effective strategy for repairing cartilage defects. The significant advantages of injectable hydrogels for cartilage injury include the properties of natural extracellular matrix (ECM), good biocompatibility, and strong plasticity to adapt to irregular cartilage defect surfaces. These inherent properties make injectable hydrogels a promising tool for cartilage tissue engineering. This paper reviews the research progress on advanced injectable hydrogels. The cross-linking method and structure of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, polymers, cells, and stimulators commonly used in the preparation of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, we summarize the research progress of the latest advanced hydrogels for cartilage repair and the future challenges for injectable hydrogels.
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- Senbo Zhu
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Operating Room, Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Qing Bi,
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Bolshakov IN, Gornostaev LM, Fominykh OI, Svetlakov AV. Synthesis, Chemical and Biomedical Aspects of the Use of Sulfated Chitosan. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163431. [PMID: 36015688 PMCID: PMC9412326 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This work is devoted to the chemical synthesis of sulfated chitosan and its experimental verification in an animal model of early atherosclerosis. The method of chitosan quaternization with sulfate-containing ingredients resulted in a product with a high content of sulfate groups. Implantation of this product into the fascial-muscular sheath of the main limb artery along the leg and thigh in rabbits led to the extraction of cholesterol from the subintimal region. Simplified methods for the chemical synthesis of quaternized sulfated chitosan and the use of these products in a model of experimental atherosclerosis made it possible to perform a comparative morphological analysis of the vascular walls of the experimental and control limbs under conditions of a long-term high-cholesterol diet. The sulfated chitosan samples after implantation were shown to change the morphological pattern of the intimal and middle membranes of the experimental limb artery. The implantation led to the degradation of soft plaques within 30 days after surgical intervention, which significantly increased collateral blood flow. The implantation of sulfated chitosan into the local area of the atherosclerotic lesions in the artery can regulate the cholesterol content in the vascular wall and destroy soft plaques in the subintimal region.
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- I. N. Bolshakov
- Department of Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy, FSBE Higher Education Prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk 660022, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-8-913-511-0933
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- Department of Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy, FSBE Higher Education Prof. V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk 660022, Russia
- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Ecology, Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University Named after V.P. Astafiev, Krasnoyarsk 660049, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Ecology, Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University Named after V.P. Astafiev, Krasnoyarsk 660049, Russia
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- AlfaChem Limited Liability Company, Krasnoyarsk 660135, Russia
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Bagchi D. Macroscopic charge segregation in driven polyelectrolyte solutions. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:5676-5686. [PMID: 35861507 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00448h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Understanding the behavior of charged complex fluids is crucial for a plethora of important industrial, technological, and medical applications. Here, using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations, we investigate the properties of a polyelectrolyte solution with explicit counterions and implicit solvent that is driven by a steady electric field. By properly tuning the interplay between interparticle electrostatics and the applied electric field, we uncover two non-equilibrium continuous phase transitions as a function of the driving field. The first transition occurs from a homogeneous mixed phase to a macroscopic charge-segregated phase in which the polyelectrolyte solution self-organizes to form two lanes of like-charges, parallel to the applied field. We show that the fundamental underlying factor responsible for the emergence of this charge segregation in the presence of an electric field is the excluded volume interactions of the drifting polyelectrolyte chains. As the driving field is increased further, a re-entrant transition is observed from a charge-segregated phase to a homogeneous phase. The re-entrance is signaled by a decrease in the mobility of the monomers and counterions as the electric field is increased. Furthermore, with multivalent counterions, a counterintuitive regime of negative differential mobility is observed in which the charges move progressively more slowly as the driving field is increased. We show that all these features can be consistently explained using an intuitive trapping mechanism that operates between the oppositely moving charges, and present numerical evidence to support our claims. Parameter dependencies and phase diagrams are studied to better understand charge segregation in such driven polyelectrolyte solutions.
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- Debarshee Bagchi
- International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru, India.
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Influence of Association on Binding of Disaccharides to YKL-39 and hHyal-1 Enzymes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23147705. [PMID: 35887053 PMCID: PMC9317946 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Disaccharide complexes have been shown experimentally to be useful for drug delivery or as an antifouling surface biofilm, and are promising drug-encapsulation and delivery candidates. Although such complexes are intended for medical applications, to date no studies at the molecular level have been devoted to the influence of complexation on the enzymatic decomposition of polysaccharides. A theoretical approach to this problem has been hampered by the lack of a suitable computational tool for binding such non-covalent complexes to enzymes. Herein, we combine quantum-mechanical calculations of disaccharides complexes with a nonstandard docking GaudiMM engine that can perform such a task. Our results on four different complexes show that they are mostly stabilized by electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds. This strong non-covalent stabilization demonstrates the studied complexes are some excellent candidates for self-assembly smart materials, useful for drug encapsulation and delivery. Their advantage lies also in their biocompatible and biodegradable character.
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Sanchez Ramirez DO, Tonetti C, Cruz-Maya I, Guarino V, Peila R, Carletto RA, Varesano A, Vineis C. Design of cysteine-S-sulfonated keratin via pH driven processes: Micro-Structural Properties, biocidal activity and in vitro validation. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Leal M, Leiva Á, Villalobos V, Palma V, Carrillo D, Edwards N, Maine A, Cauich-Rodriguez J, Tamayo L, Neira-Carrillo A, Urzúa M. Blends based on amino acid functionalized poly (ethylene-alt-maleic anhydride) polyelectrolytes and PEO for nanofiber elaboration:biocompatible and angiogenic polyelectrolytes. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ortiz JA, Sepúlveda FA, Panadero-Medianero C, Murgas P, Ahumada M, Palza H, Matsuhiro B, Zapata PA. Cytocompatible drug delivery hydrogels based on carboxymethylagarose/chitosan pH-responsive polyelectrolyte complexes. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 199:96-107. [PMID: 34973264 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Several drugs are chemically unstable in the gastric environment and have low bioavailability restricted by intestinal absorption, which motivates the development of alternative routes for drug release, such as transdermal drug carriers for drug delivery to specific areas of the skin. Herein, novel polyelectrolyte complexes (PEC) consisting of carboxymethylagarose (CMA) and chitosan (CS) were prepared. pH-responsive CMA/CS hydrogels were obtained by mixing CMA and CS at various weight ratios. Swelling ratio was modulated by varying the CMA and CS weight ratio, and the highest swelling values were achieved for 2:1 wt% hydrogels at 25 °C and pH 6.0. PEC films were characterized by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, TGA, DSC, and SEM. Results indicated that CMA and CS were successfully crosslinked by ionic complexation. As a model drug, diclofenac sodium (DS) was loaded in CMA/CS PECs. Association efficiency and loading capacity were ca. 69% and 79%, respectively, exhibiting 67% cumulative release after 72 h at 37 °C and pH 6.0 through Fickian diffusion mechanism. Viability assay of immortalized human keratinocyte (HaCat) cells showed ca. 100% survival in the presence of hydrogels and DS. Therefore, this work suggests that CMA/CS PECs can be applied as pH-responsive carriers for dermal drug delivery.
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- J Andrés Ortiz
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beaucheff 851, Santiago, Chile; Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Facultad de Química y Biología, Departamento de Ciencias del Ambiente, Grupo Polímeros, Chile.
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- Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Facultad de Química y Biología, Departamento de Ciencias del Ambiente, Grupo Polímeros, Chile
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- Immunology Laboratory, Center for Integrative Biology, Faculty of Science, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Piramide 5750, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
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- Immunology Laboratory, Center for Integrative Biology, Faculty of Science, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Piramide 5750, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile; Escuela de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Piramide 5750, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Piramide 5750, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile; Centro de Nanotecnología Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Camino La Piramide 5750, Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología y Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beaucheff 851, Santiago, Chile
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- Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Facultad de Química y Biología, Santiago, Chile
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- Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Facultad de Química y Biología, Departamento de Ciencias del Ambiente, Grupo Polímeros, Chile
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Martín-Illana A, Chinarro E, Cazorla-Luna R, Notario-Perez F, Veiga-Ochoa MD, Rubio J, Tamayo A. Optimized hydration dynamics in mucoadhesive xanthan-based trilayer vaginal films for the controlled release of tenofovir. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 278:118958. [PMID: 34973774 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Karaya gum, pectin and xanthan gum have been tested as candidates for manufacturing mucoadhesive trilayer films containing ethylcellulose and chitosan for the vaginal administration of the antiviral Tenofovir (TFV). The swelling profile correlated with the amount of mobile dipoles determined by impedance spectroscopy allows the determination of the hydration dynamics of these films. The fast water penetration has been demonstrated to favor the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes (PEC) via hydrogen or ionic bonds which would favor a controlled release. The incorporation of an inorganic drug release regulator induces the weakness of the polymeric chains thus enhancing the ionic mobility via the formation of low molecular weight PECs in films manufactured with karaya gum. Due to the different mechanical properties of the individual components, pectin-based films failed for a potential pharmaceutical formulation. However, mucoadhesive trilayer films produced with xanthan gum have demonstrated a moderate swelling, improved wettability and a controlled release of TFV.
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- Araceli Martín-Illana
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s.n, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Ceramics and Glass, CSIC, Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s.n, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s.n, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s.n, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Ceramics and Glass, CSIC, Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Ceramics and Glass, CSIC, Kelsen 5, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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Ahmed O, Sibuyi NRS, Fadaka AO, Madiehe MA, Maboza E, Meyer M, Geerts G. Plant Extract-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Application in Dental Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020380. [PMID: 35214112 PMCID: PMC8875651 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Oral diseases are the most common non-communicable diseases in the world, with dental caries and periodontitis causing major health and social problems. These diseases can progress to systematic diseases and cause disfigurement when left untreated. However, treatment of oral diseases is among the most expensive treatments and often focus on restoration of form and function. Caries prevention has traditionally relied on oral hygiene and diet control, among other preventive measures. In this paper, these measures are not disqualified but are brought into a new context through the use of nanotechnology-based materials to improve these conventional therapeutic and preventive measures. Among inorganic nanomaterials, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have shown promising outcomes in dental therapy, due to their unique physicochemical properties and enhanced anti-bacterial activities. As such, AgNPs may provide newer strategies for treatment and prevention of dental infections. However, numerous concerns around the chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, which are not limited to cost and use of toxic reducing agents, have been raised. This has inspired the green synthesis route, which uses natural products as reducing agents. The biogenic AgNPs were reported to be biocompatible and environmentally friendly when compared to the chemically-synthesized AgNPs. As such, plant-synthesized AgNPs can be used as antimicrobial, antifouling, and remineralizing agents for management and treatment of dental infections and diseases.
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- Omnia Ahmed
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Oral and Dental Research Laboratory, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.G.); Tel.: +27-219-592-032 (M.M.); +27-846-062-104 (G.G.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.G.); Tel.: +27-219-592-032 (M.M.); +27-846-062-104 (G.G.)
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Tie S, Tan M. Current Advances in Multifunctional Nanocarriers Based on Marine Polysaccharides for Colon Delivery of Food Polyphenols. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:903-915. [PMID: 35072455 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c05012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been considered as a chronic disease that is difficult to cure and needs lifelong treatment. Marine polysaccharides with good biocompatibility and biodegradability, mucoadhesion, sensitivity to external stimuli, and targeting ability can be used as wall materials for oral colon-targeted delivery of polyphenols in nutrition intervention of IBD. This manuscript reviewed the latest progress in the design, preparation, and characterization of marine polysaccharides-derived multifunctional nanocarriers for polyphenol colon delivery. Chitosan, sodium alginate, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid were discussed in the preparation of polyphenol delivery systems. The design strategy, synthesis methods, and structure characterization of multifunctional polyphenol carriers including stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, mucoadhesive and mucus-penetrating nanocarriers, colon targeted nanocarriers, and bioactive compounds codelivery nanocarriers were reviewed in the alleviation of IBD. The research perspectives in the preparation and characterization of delivery carriers using marine polysaccharide as materials were proposed for their potential application in food bioactive components.
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- Shanshan Tie
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning, China
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Sun W, Zhang F, Wang M, Wang N, Wang G, Su X. A ratiometric fluorescence strategy based on polyethyleneimine surface-modified carbon dots and Eosin Y for the ultrasensitive determination of protamine and trypsin. Analyst 2022; 147:677-684. [DOI: 10.1039/d1an02138a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A ratiometric fluorescent nanoprobe for protamine and trypsin detection with excellent biocompatibility and high sensitivity was successfully constructed based on CDs-PEI and Eosin Y.
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- Wenying Sun
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Medical Engineering, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Fabrication of novel bio-compatible cefixime nanoparticles using chitosan and Azadirachta indica fruit mucilage as natural polymers. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Locally Injectable Hydrogels for Tumor Immunotherapy. Gels 2021; 7:gels7040224. [PMID: 34842684 PMCID: PMC8628785 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Hydrogel-based local delivery systems provide a good delivery platform for cancer immunotherapy. Injectable hydrogels can directly deliver antitumor drugs to the tumor site to reduce systemic toxicity and achieve low-dose amplification immunotherapy. Therefore, it may overcome the problems of low drug utilization rate and the systemic side effects in cancer immunotherapy through systemic immune drugs, and it provides simple operation and little invasion at the same time. This study aimed to review the research progress of injectable hydrogels in tumor immunotherapy in recent years. Moreover, the local delivery of multiple drugs using injectable hydrogels in tumors is introduced to achieve single immunotherapy, combined chemo-immunotherapy, combined radio-immunotherapy, and photo-immunotherapy. Finally, the application of hydrogels in tumor immunotherapy is summarized, and the challenges and prospects for injectable hydrogels in tumor immunotherapy are proposed.
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Sudhakar K, Suneetha M, Rao KM, Han SS. Antibacterial reduced graphene oxide reinforces polyelectrolyte hydrogels with polysaccharides via a green method. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Le HV, Dulong V, Picton L, Le Cerf D. Polyelectrolyte complexes of hyaluronic acid and diethylaminoethyl dextran: Formation, stability and hydrophobicity. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Supachawaroj N, Damrongrungruang T, Limsitthichaikoon S. Formulation development and evaluation of lidocaine hydrochloride loaded in chitosan-pectin-hyaluronic acid polyelectrolyte complex for dry socket treatment. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:1070-1081. [PMID: 34588852 PMCID: PMC8463479 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The main purpose of this study was to assess a lidocaine hydrochloride-loaded chitosan-pectin-hyaluronic polyelectrolyte complex for rapid onset and sustained release in dry socket wound treatment. Nine formulations (LCs) of lidocaine hydrochloride (LH) loaded into a chitosan–pectin–hyaluronic polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) were assessed using full factorial design (two factors × three levels). The formulations ranged between 4 and 10% w/w LH and 0.5–1.5% w/w HA. The following physicochemical properties of LCs were characterized: size, zeta potential, % entrapment efficiency, viscosity, mucoadhesiveness, % drug release, morphology, storage stability, and cytotoxicity. The particle size, zeta potential, % EE, viscosity, and % mucoadhesion increased with increasing LH and HA concentrations. Rapid release of LH followed a zero-order model, and a steady-state percentage of the drug was released over 4 h. LCs were found to be non-cytotoxic compared to LH solution. LH loaded into PEC demonstrated appropriate characteristics—including suitable rate of release—and fit a zero-order model. Furthermore, it was not cytotoxic and showed good stability in a high-HA formula, making it a promising candidate for future topical oral formulations.
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- Nuttawut Supachawaroj
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Thailand.,Department of Oral Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Rangsit University, Thailand
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis, Department of Oral Biomedical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
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Raja IS, Preeth DR, Vedhanayagam M, Hyon SH, Lim D, Kim B, Rajalakshmi S, Han DW. Polyphenols-loaded electrospun nanofibers in bone tissue engineering and regeneration. Biomater Res 2021; 25:29. [PMID: 34563260 PMCID: PMC8466400 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-021-00229-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Bone is a complex structure with unique cellular and molecular process in its formation. Bone tissue regeneration is a well-organized and routine process at the cellular and molecular level in humans through the activation of biochemical pathways and protein expression. Though many forms of biomaterials have been applied for bone tissue regeneration, electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds have attracted more attention among researchers with their physicochemical properties such as tensile strength, porosity, and biocompatibility. When drugs, antibiotics, or functional nanoparticles are taken as additives to the nanofiber, its efficacy towards the application gets increased. Polyphenol is a versatile green/phytochemical small molecule playing a vital role in several biomedical applications, including bone tissue regeneration. When polyphenols are incorporated as additives to the nanofibrous scaffold, their combined properties enhance cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation in bone tissue defect. The present review describes bone biology encompassing the composition and function of bone tissue cells and exemplifies the series of biological processes associated with bone tissue regeneration. We have highlighted the molecular mechanism of bioactive polyphenols involved in bone tissue regeneration and specified the advantage of electrospun nanofiber as a wound healing scaffold. As the polyphenols contribute to wound healing with their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, we have compiled a list of polyphenols studied, thus far, for bone tissue regeneration along with their in vitro and in vivo experimental biological results and salient observations. Finally, we have elaborated on the importance of polyphenol-loaded electrospun nanofiber in bone tissue regeneration and discussed the possible challenges and future directions in this field.
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- Chemical Biology and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, MIT Campus, Chromepet, Chennai, 600 044, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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- Dental Life Science Research Institute / Innovation Research & Support Center for Dental Science, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul, 03080, South Korea.
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- Chemical Biology and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, MIT Campus, Chromepet, Chennai, 600 044, India.
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- BIO-IT Fusion Technology Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea. .,Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, South Korea.
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Kulkarni AS, Sajjan AM, Khan TMY, Badruddin IA, Kamangar S, Banapurmath NR, Ayachit NH, Ashwini M, Sharanappa A. Development and Characterization of Biocompatible Membranes from Natural Chitosan and Gelatin for Pervaporative Separation of Water-Isopropanol Mixture. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2868. [PMID: 34502908 PMCID: PMC8434005 DOI: 10.3390/polym13172868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Natural polymers have attracted a lot of interest in researchers of late as they are environmentally friendly, biocompatible, and possess excellent characters. Membranes forming natural polymers have provided a whole new dimension to the separation technology. In this work, chitosan-gelatin blend membranes were fabricated using chitosan as the base and varying the amount of gelatin. Transport, mechanical, and surface characteristics of the fabricated membranes were examined in detail by means of the characterizing techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning colorimetry, wide angle X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, and thermogravimetric analysis. In order to analyze the water affinity of the developed blend chitosan-gelatin membranes, the percentage degree of swelling was examined. Out of the fabricated membranes, the membrane loaded with 15 mass% of gelatin exhibited the better pervaporation performance with a pervaporation separation index value of 266 at 30 °C for the solution containing 10% in terms of the mass of water, which is the highest among the contemporary membranes. All the fabricated membranes were stable during the pervaporation experiments, and permeation flux of water for the fabricated membranes was dominant in the overall total permeation flux, signifying that the developed membranes could be chosen for efficient separation of water-isopropanol mixture on a larger scale.
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- Akshay S. Kulkarni
- Department of Chemistry, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India;
- Center for Material Science, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India; (N.R.B.); (N.H.A.)
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (T.M.Y.K.); (I.A.B.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; (T.M.Y.K.); (I.A.B.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Center for Material Science, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India; (N.R.B.); (N.H.A.)
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- Center for Material Science, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India; (N.R.B.); (N.H.A.)
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- Department of Food and Industrial Microbiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 580005, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, KLE Technological University, Hubballi 580031, India;
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Yu Y, Shao Y, Zhou M, Li W. Polyethylene glycol-derived polyelectrolyte-protein nanoclusters for protein drug delivery. RSC Adv 2021; 11:28651-28658. [PMID: 35478532 PMCID: PMC9038094 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05055a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Polyelectrolyte-protein nanocomplexes prepared under mild and simple conditions which could have biological activity arising from protein have emerged as fascinating protein delivery systems. However, common polyelectrolytes have problems of biocompatibility and metabolism in vivo, which may limit their further applications. Herein, a novel polyethylene glycol polyelectrolyte was synthesized and used for carrying protein drugs. Different from previously reported polyelectrolyte-protein nanoclusters, the polyethylene glycol polyelectrolyte-protein nanoclusters avoid organic solvent and protein modification, and the structure and bioactivity of proteins are well preserved. Moreover, the polyethylene glycol polyelectrolyte-protein nanoclusters have good hemocompatibility and biocompatibility. These novel polyethylene glycol polyelectrolyte-protein nanoclusters would provide a potent tool for fabrication of versatile protein drug carriers.
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- Yuanxiang Yu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College Shantou 515000 P. R. China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University Guangzhou 510515 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College Shantou 515000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College Shantou 515000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College Shantou 515000 P. R. China
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Maiz-Fernández S, Barroso N, Pérez-Álvarez L, Silván U, Vilas-Vilela JL, Lanceros-Mendez S. 3D printable self-healing hyaluronic acid/chitosan polycomplex hydrogels with drug release capability. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 188:820-832. [PMID: 34371046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Multifunctional printable biomaterials are at the base of advanced biomedical applications. Chitosan (CHI) and hyaluronic acid (HA) allow the development of polycomplex hydrogels with tailorable properties, including self-healing and controlled drug release. This work correlates and optimizes the mucoadhesive, swelling, biodegradation, mechanical and rheological properties of HA/CHI polycomplex hydrogels with synthesis parameters such as polysaccharide content and complexation time, according to the interaction forces established between both polyelectrolytes. Related to these dynamic forces, the self-healing ability of the hydrogels was investigated together with the potential of the HA/CHI polycomplex hydrogels for 3D printing. Finally, their capability to modulate and promote controlled release of a variety of drugs (anionic and anti-inflammatory sodium diclofenac and the neutral antibiotic rifampicin) was demonstrated. Thus, the reported tunable properties, self-repair ability, printability and drug release properties, demonstrate the suitability of HA/CHI hydrogels for advanced biomedical applications.
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- Sheila Maiz-Fernández
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LABQUIMAC), Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Barrio Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LABQUIMAC), Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Barrio Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LABQUIMAC), Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Barrio Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LABQUIMAC), Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Barrio Sarriena, s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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Cazorla-Luna R, Martín-Illana A, Notario-Pérez F, Ruiz-Caro R, Veiga MD. Naturally Occurring Polyelectrolytes and Their Use for the Development of Complex-Based Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems: An Overview. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2241. [PMID: 34301004 PMCID: PMC8309414 DOI: 10.3390/polym13142241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Biopolymers have several advantages for the development of drug delivery systems, since they are biocompatible, biodegradable and easy to obtain from renewable resources. However, their most notable advantage may be their ability to adhere to biological tissues. Many of these biopolymers have ionized forms, known as polyelectrolytes. When combined, polyelectrolytes with opposite charges spontaneously form polyelectrolyte complexes or multilayers, which have great functional versatility. Although only one natural polycation-chitosan has been widely explored until now, it has been combined with many natural polyanions such as pectin, alginate and xanthan gum, among others. These polyelectrolyte complexes have been used to develop multiple mucoadhesive dosage forms such as hydrogels, tablets, microparticles, and films, which have demonstrated extraordinary potential to administer drugs by the ocular, nasal, buccal, oral, and vaginal routes, improving both local and systemic treatments. The advantages observed for these formulations include the increased bioavailability or residence time of the formulation in the administration zone, and the avoidance of invasive administration routes, leading to greater therapeutic compliance.
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- Departamento de Farmacia Galénica y Tecnología Alimentaria, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.C.-L.); (A.M.-I.); (F.N.-P.); (R.R.-C.)
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Juang RS, Su X, Lee IC. Feasibility Assessment of Parathyroid Hormone Adsorption by Using Polysaccharide-Based Multilayer Film Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2070. [PMID: 34202416 PMCID: PMC8271409 DOI: 10.3390/polym13132070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a systemic disorder that combines complex bone and mineral abnormalities. The high level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood causes irreversible renal dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce level of PTH in the blood of patients with uremic state. In this study, chitosan and heparin were chosen to form polysaccharide-based multilayer films based on their antibacterial ability, good biocompatibility and hemocompatibility. In addition, a previous study has revealed that PTH is a heparin/polyanion binding protein because of the similarity of heparin to the cell surface proteoglycans. Subsequently, the surface properties including thickness, surface hydrophobicity and surface charge of a series of multilayer films were analyzed. The PTH adsorption rate of a series of multilayer films was also assessed. The results revealed that the optimizing condition is (CHI/HEP)2.5 and 60 min in both PBS only and PBS with the addition of bovine serum albumin, which demonstrated the specific adsorption of PTH on the materials. Furthermore, the hemolysis test also revealed that (CHI/HEP)2.5 shows good blood compatibility. It is considered that polysaccharide-based multilayer films may provide an alternative for the surface modification of hemodialysis membranes and equipment.
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- Ruey-Shin Juang
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Guishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (R.-S.J.); (X.S.)
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Guishan, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (R.-S.J.); (X.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300044, Taiwan
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Mishra B, Hossain S, Mohanty S, Gupta MK, Verma D. Fast acting hemostatic agent based on self-assembled hybrid nanofibers from chitosan and casein. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 185:525-534. [PMID: 34174308 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable death in both military combat and civilian accidents. To overcome these challenges, an affordable and effective bandage is must required substance. A novel strategy is reported for developing chitosan-casein (CC) based self-assembled nanofibrous polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) for rapid blood clotting. The amide group (1630 cm-1) and phosphate group (910 cm-1) of chitosan-casein can form PEC at pH 8.2 ± 0.2. The PECs contain intertwined nanofibers (≤100 nm diameter) with a high surface area. Increasing chitosan percentage from 30% (CC30) to 50% (CC50) or 70% (CC70) results, increase in zeta potential of PEC from -9.14 ± 3.3 to 7.46 ± 3.7 and 14.8 ± 3.3 mV, respectively. Under in vitro conditions, the CC30, CC50, and CC70 PECs allow platelet adhesion and rapidly absorbs blood fluid to form mechanically stable blood clots within 9 ± 3, 16 ± 3, and 30 ± 4 s, respectively, which are better than Celox™ (90 ± 3 s). In vivo application of PEC (CC50) causes clotting within 37 ± 6 s of large (1 cm) arterial incision in rabbit models. The PEC is biocompatible with promising hemostatic efficiency. This is the first report of nanofibrous PEC from chitosan and casein for rapid clotting, to the best of our knowledge.
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- Balaram Mishra
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha 769008, India.
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Choi HJ, Ryu JM, Chae BJ, Kim EK, Min JW, Shin HJ, Nam SJ, Yu J, Lee JE, Lee SK, Kim SW. Effect of Poloxamer-Based Thermo-Sensitive Sol-Gel Agent on Upper Limb Dysfunction after Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. J Breast Cancer 2021; 24:367-376. [PMID: 34352935 PMCID: PMC8410615 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2021.24.e30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose Restricted shoulder motion is a major morbidity associated with a lower quality of life and disability after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in patients with breast cancer. This study sought to evaluate the antiadhesive effect of a poloxamer-based thermosensitive sol-gel (PTAS) agent after ALND. Methods We designed a double-blind, multicenter randomized controlled study to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of PTAS in reducing upper-limb dysfunction after ALND. The primary outcome was the change in the range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder before surgery and 4 weeks after ALND (early postoperative period). Secondary outcomes were shoulder ROM at six months, axillary web syndrome, and lymphedema (late postoperative period). Results A total of 170 patients with planned ALND were randomly assigned to one of 2 groups (poloxamer and control) and 15 patients were excluded. In the poloxamer group (n = 76), PTAS was applied to the surface of the operative field after ALND. ALND was performed without the use of poloxamer in the control group (n = 79). Relative to the control group, the poloxamer group had significantly lower early postoperative restrictions in total shoulder ROM at four weeks (−30.04 ± 27.76 vs. −42.59 ± 36.79; p = 0.0236). In particular, the poloxamer group showed greater reductions in horizontal abduction at four weeks (−3.92 ± 9.80 vs. −10.25 ± 15.42; p = 0.0050). The ROM of the shoulder at 24 weeks, axillary web syndrome, and lymphedema were not significantly different between the two groups. No adverse effects were observed in either group. Conclusion We suggest that poloxamer might improve the early postoperative shoulder ROM in patients with breast cancer who have undergone ALND. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02967146
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- Hee Jun Choi
- Department of Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of General Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Chitosan/alginate/hyaluronic acid polyelectrolyte composite sponges crosslinked with genipin for wound dressing application. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:512-523. [PMID: 33848546 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wound dressing composed of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), based on chitosan/alginate/hyaluronic acid (CS/ALG/HYA) crosslinked by genipin, was prepared by freeze-dried molding. Genipin as excellent natural biological crosslinker was chose for high biocompatibility and improving mechanical properties of materials. The CS/ALG/HYA sponges (CAHSs) were characterized by FTIR, XRD, DSC and SEM. Porosity, swelling behavior and mechanical properties and in vitro degradation of CAHSs were investigated. The cytotoxicity assay was carried out on HUVEC cells in vitro and the result proves the good biocompatibility of CAHSs. Hemolysis tests indicated that the prepared CAHSs were non-hemolytic material (hemolysis ratio < 5%, no cytotoxicity). PT and aPPT coagulation tests demonstrated that CAHS2 and CAHS3 could both activate the extrinsic and intrinsic coagulation pathway and thus accelerated blood coagulation. Further, in a rat full-thickness wounds model, the CAHS2 sponge significantly facilitates wound closure compared to other groups. CAHSs exhibited adjustable physical, mechanical and biological properties. Thus, the chitosan-based polyelectrolyte composite sponges exhibit great potential as promising wound dressings.
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