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Saadh MJ, Hsu CY, Mustafa MA, Mutee AF, Kaur I, Ghildiyal P, Ali AJA, Adil M, Ali MS, Alsaikhan F, Narmani A, Farhood B. Advances in chitosan-based blends as potential drug delivery systems: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132916. [PMID: 38844287 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132916] [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: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
During the last decades, the ever-increasing incidence of diseases has led to high rates of mortality throughout the world. On the other hand, the inability and deficiencies of conventional approaches (such as chemotherapy) in the suppression of diseases remain challenging issues. As a result, there is a fundamental requirement to develop novel, biocompatible, bioavailable, and practical nanomaterials to prevent the incidence and mortality of diseases. Chitosan (CS) derivatives and their blends are outstandingly employed as promising drug delivery systems for disease therapy. These biopolymers are indicated more efficient performance against diseases compared with conventional modalities. The CS blends possess improved physicochemical properties, ease of preparation, high affordability, etc. characteristics compared with other biopolymers and even pure CS which result in efficient thermal, mechanical, biochemical, and biomedical features. Also, these blends can be administrated through different routes without a long-term treatment period. Due to the mentioned properties, numerous formulations of CS blends are developed for pharmaceutical sciences to treat diseases. This review article highlights the progressions in the development of CS-based blends as potential drug delivery systems against diseases.
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- Mohamed J Saadh
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City 71710, Taiwan; Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, USA.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetics, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560069, India; Department of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303012, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia; School of Pharmacy, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Almajidi YQ, Ponnusankar S, Chaitanya MVNL, Marisetti AL, Hsu CY, Dhiaa AM, Saadh MJ, Pal Y, Thabit R, Adhab AH, Alsaikhan F, Narmani A, Farhood B. Chitosan-based nanofibrous scaffolds for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130683. [PMID: 38458289 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130683] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
Nowadays, there is a wide range of deficiencies in treatment of diseases. These limitations are correlated with the inefficient ability of current modalities in the prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Therefore, there is a fundamental need for the development of novel approaches to overcome the mentioned restrictions. Chitosan (CS) nanoparticles, with remarkable physicochemical and mechanical properties, are FDA-approved biomaterials with potential biomedical aspects, like serum stability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, mucoadhesivity, non-immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory, desirable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, etc. CS-based materials are mentioned as ideal bioactive materials for fabricating nanofibrous scaffolds. Sustained and controlled drug release and in situ gelation are other potential advantages of these scaffolds. This review highlights the latest advances in the fabrication of innovative CS-based nanofibrous scaffolds as potential bioactive materials in regenerative medicine and drug delivery systems, with an outlook on their future applications.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ooty 643001, The Nilgiris, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City 71710, Taiwan.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, CT College of Pharmacy, Shahpur, Jalandhar, Punjab 144020, India
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- Medical Technical College, Al-Farahidi University, Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia; School of Pharmacy, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Vakros J, Hapeshi E, Cannilla C, Bonura G. Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Materials for a Sustainable Future. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:124. [PMID: 38201789 PMCID: PMC10781042 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The current era has been defined as "The Plastic Era", considering that over the past 50 years the role and importance of polymeric materials in our economy has steadily grown, reaching a production of around a few hundred million tons per year which may even double in the next 20 years [...].
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- John Vakros
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, 26504 Patras, Greece;
- Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417, P.O. Box 24005, Nicosia 1700, Cyprus;
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417, P.O. Box 24005, Nicosia 1700, Cyprus;
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- Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies “Nicola Giordano” ITAE, National Research Council (CNR), 98126 Messina, Italy;
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- Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies “Nicola Giordano” ITAE, National Research Council (CNR), 98126 Messina, Italy;
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Cai M, Han Y, Zheng X, Xue B, Zhang X, Mahmut Z, Wang Y, Dong B, Zhang C, Gao D, Sun J. Synthesis of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid and Its Application in Biomedical Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 17:15. [PMID: 38203869 PMCID: PMC10779536 DOI: 10.3390/ma17010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a natural polymer composed of glutamic acid monomer and it has garnered substantial attention in both the fields of material science and biomedicine. Its remarkable cell compatibility, degradability, and other advantageous characteristics have made it a vital component in the medical field. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the production methods, primary application forms, and medical applications of γ-PGA, drawing from numerous prior studies. Among the four production methods for PGA, microbial fermentation currently stands as the most widely employed. This method has seen various optimization strategies, which we summarize here. From drug delivery systems to tissue engineering and wound healing, γ-PGA's versatility and unique properties have facilitated its successful integration into diverse medical applications, underlining its potential to enhance healthcare outcomes. The objective of this review is to establish a foundational knowledge base for further research in this field.
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- Minjian Cai
- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operating Room, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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Hu Z, Liu D, Wang M, Yu C, Han Z, Xu M, Yue W, Nie G. β-Alanine enhancing the crosslink of chitosan/poly-(γ-glutamic acid) hydrogel for a potential alkaline-adapted wound dressing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 231:123157. [PMID: 36649867 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123157] [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: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Tiny crosslink in chitosan (CS)/poly-(γ-glutamic acid) (γ-PGA) hydrogel leads to some disadvantages including low mechanical strength and high swelling. To enhance the crosslink of CS/γ-PGA hydrogel, amino acid (AA) was introduced to remove the drawbacks. The results indicated that AA can dramatically increase the crosslink and mechanical properties of CS/γ-PGA hydrogel, and AA chain length and concentration have a drastic effect on them. Particularly, 0.5 % β-Alanine (β-Ala) decreased the hydrogel by 70 % in porosity, 52 % in water solubility, and 30 % in swelling, but increased by 2.2-fold in elastic modulus, 2.08-fold in stress, and 1.53-fold in water retention. The porosity of the hydrogel correlates positively with the elastic modulus but negatively with the crosslinking degree. The effect of pH on CS/β-Ala/γ-PGA hydrogel was investigated in the load and release of benzalkonium chlorides (BAC). β-Ala strengthened pH response of the hydrogel in BAC load and release. The loading capacity increased with pH value, and 0.5 % β-Ala increased the hydrogel by 1.25-fold in the release capacity in alkaline environment, suggesting a good buffering effect of β-Ala on pH variation to accelerate the transportation of BAC. CS/β-Ala/γ-PGA hydrogel will be competently applied as a potential material for wound dressing in alkaline environment.
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- Ziwei Hu
- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- School of chemical and environmental engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China
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- School of chemical and environmental engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China.
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- College of biological and food engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, 241000 Wuhu, China.
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