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Suchithra KV, Hameed A, Surya S, Mahammad S, Arun AB. Dual phage-incorporated electrospun polyvinyl alcohol-eudragit nanofiber matrix for rapid healing of diabetic wound infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01660-4. [PMID: 38980574 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01660-4] [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: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Diabetic wound healing remains a healthcare challenge due to co-occurring multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and the constraints associated with sustained drug delivery. Here, we integrate two new species of phages designated as PseuPha1 and RuSa1 respectively lysing multiple clinical MDR strains of P. aeruginosa and S. aureus into a novel polyvinyl alcohol-eudragit (PVA-EU†) nanofiber matrix through electrospinning for rapid diabetic wound healing. PVA-EU† evaluated for characteristic changes that occurred due to electrospinning and subjected to elution, stability and antibacterial assays. The biocompatibility and wound healing ability of PVA-EU† were assessed through mouse fibroblast cell line NIH3T3, followed by validation through diabetic mice excision wound co-infected with P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. The electrospinning resulted in the incorporation of ~ 75% active phages at PVA-EU†, which were stable at 25 °C for 30 days and at 4 °C for 90 days. PVA-EU† showed sustained release of phages for 18 h and confirmed to be detrimental to both mono- and mixed-cultures of target pathogens. The antibacterial activity of PVA-EU† remained unaltered in the presence of high amounts of glucose, whereas alkaline pH promoted the activity. The matrix exerted no cytotoxicity on NIH3T3, but showed significant (p < 0.0001) wound healing in vitro and the process was rapid as validated through a diabetic mice model. The sustained release, quick wound closure, declined abundance of target MDR bacteria in situ and histopathological signs of recovery corroborated the therapeutic efficacy of PVA-EU†. Taken together, our data signify the potential application of PVA-EU† in the rapid treatment of diabetic wounds without the aid of antibiotics.
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- Kokkarambath Vannadil Suchithra
- Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, India
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- Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, India.
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- Advanced Surgical Skill Enhancement Division (ASSEND), Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, India
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- Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, India
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- Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018, India.
- Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, Balmatta, Mangalore-575002, India.
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El Fawal GF, Abu-Serie MM. Preparation of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers containing disulfiram-copper complex by electrospinning: a potential delivery system against melanoma. Daru 2024:10.1007/s40199-024-00527-w. [PMID: 38963538 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-024-00527-w] [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: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Melanoma poses a significant threat to human health, making the development of a safe and effective treatment a crucial challenge. Disulfiram (DS) is a proven anticancer drug that has shown effectiveness when used in combination with copper (DS-Cu complex). OBJECTIVES This study focuses on encapsulation of DS-copper complex into nanofiber scaffold from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) (DS-Cu@PVA). In order to increase bioavailability towards melanoma cell lines and decrease its toxicity. METHODS The scaffold was fabricated through an electrospinning process using an aqueous solution, and subsequently analyzed using ART-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ART-FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). Additionally, cellular cytotoxicity, flow cytometry analysis, and determination of caspase 3 activity were conducted to further characterize the scaffold. RESULTS The results confirmed that encapsulation of DS-Cu complex into PVA was successful via different characterization. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the diameter of the nanofibers remained consistent despite the addition of DS-Cu. Additionally, ATR-FTIR confirmed that the incorporation of DS-Cu into PVA did not significantly alter the characteristic peaks of PVA. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity assessment of the DS-Cu@PVA nanofibrous scaffold using human normal skin cells (HFB4) demonstrated its superior biocompatibility compared to DS-Cu-free counterparts. Notably, the presence of DS-Cu maintained its effectiveness in promoting apoptosis by increasing cellular reactive oxygen species, proapoptotic gene expression, and caspase 3 activity, while simultaneously reducing glutathione levels and oncogene expression in human and mouse melanoma cell lines (A375 and B16F10, respectively). Overall, these findings suggest that the addition of DS-Cu to PVA nanofibers enhances their biocompatibility and cytotoxic effects on melanoma cells, making them a promising candidate for biomedical applications. CONCLUSION The findings indicate that the targeted delivery of DS-Cu onto a PVA nanofiber scaffold holds potential approach to enhance the efficacy of DS-Cu in combating melanoma.
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- Gomaa F El Fawal
- Polymer Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Medical Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City, 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Hajieghrary F, Ghanbarzadeh B, Pezeshki A, Dadashi S, Falcone PM. Development of Hybrid Electrospun Nanofibers: Improving Effects of Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs) on Electrospinnability of Gelatin. Foods 2024; 13:2114. [PMID: 38998620 PMCID: PMC11241272 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132114] [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: 05/26/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were used to improve the electrospinnability of the gelatin protein in a water/ethanol/acetic acid (3:2:3, v/v) solution. The effects of different concentrations of CNFs (0.5-4%) on the important physical properties of the gelatin solution (15%), including rheology, conductivity, and surface tension, were investigated. The apparent viscosity and shear-thinning behavior were increased by increasing the CNF concentration from 0 to 4% at a low shear rate (<10 s-1). CNFs also increased the electrical conductivity and surface tension of the gelatin solution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed uniformly ordered structures with good continuity without fracture or bead formation in all hybrid nanofibers. They also showed that the average diameters of fibers decreased from 216 nm in the pure gelatin nanofibers to 175.39 nm in the hybrid gelatin/CNF (4%) ones. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results showed that CNFs increased Tg, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the electrospinning process caused the formation of more amorphous structures in the gelatin/CNF hybrid nanofibers. The tensile test indicated that by adding 2% CNFs, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and strain at break (SB) of nanofiber mats increased from 4.26 to 10.5 MPa and 3.3% to 6.25%, respectively. The current study indicated that incorporating CNFs at the optimal concentration into a gelatin solution can improve the resulting hybrid nanofibers' morphology, average diameter, and mechanical properties.
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- Farnaz Hajieghrary
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran (A.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences, University Polytechnical of Marche, Brecce Bianche 10, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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Virijević K, Živanović M, Pavić J, Dragačević L, Ljujić B, Miletić Kovačević M, Papić M, Živanović S, Milenković S, Radojević I, Filipović N. Electrospun Gelatin Scaffolds with Incorporated Antibiotics for Skin Wound Healing. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:851. [PMID: 39065702 PMCID: PMC11280474 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070851] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Recent advances in regenerative medicine provide encouraging strategies to produce artificial skin substitutes. Gelatin scaffolds are successfully used as wound-dressing materials due to their superior properties, such as biocompatibility and the ability to mimic the extracellular matrix of the surrounding environment. In this study, five gelatin combination solutions were prepared and successfully electrospun using an electrospinning technique. After careful screening, the optimal concentration of the most promising combination was selected for further investigation. The obtained scaffolds were crosslinked with 25% glutaraldehyde vapor and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The incorporation of antibiotic agents such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride and gentamicin sulfate into gelatin membranes improved the already existing antibacterial properties of antibiotic-free gelatin scaffolds against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Also, the outcomes from the in vivo model study revealed that skin regeneration was significantly accelerated with gelatin/ciprofloxacin scaffold treatment. Moreover, the gelatin nanofibers were found to strongly promote the neoangiogenic process in the in vivo chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane assay. Finally, the combination of gelatin's extracellular matrix and antibacterial agents in the scaffold suggests its potential for effective wound-healing treatments, emphasizing the importance of gelatin scaffolds in tissue engineering.
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- Katarina Virijević
- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.Ž.); (J.P.)
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- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.Ž.); (J.P.)
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- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.Ž.); (J.P.)
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- Institute of Virology, Vaccines and Sera “Torlak”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.P.); (S.Ž.)
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (M.P.); (S.Ž.)
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (S.M.); (N.F.)
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia;
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia; (S.M.); (N.F.)
- BioIRC—Bioengineering Research and Development Center, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Shao H, Wu X, Xiao Y, Yang Y, Ma J, Zhou Y, Chen W, Qin S, Yang J, Wang R, Li H. Recent research advances on polysaccharide-, peptide-, and protein-based hemostatic materials: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129752. [PMID: 38280705 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129752] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening emergency that can occur at any time or place. Whether traumatic, congenital, surgical, disease-related, or drug-induced, bleeding can lead to severe complications or death. Therefore, the development of efficient hemostatic materials is critical. However, the results and prognosis demonstrated by clinical means of hemostasis do not reach expectations. With the development of technology, novel hemostatic materials have been developed from polysaccharides (chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, cellulose, cyclodextrins, starch, dextran, and carrageenan), peptides (self-assembling peptides), and proteins (silk fibroin, collagen, gelatin, keratin, and thrombin). These new materials exhibit high hemostatic efficacy due to the enhancement or interaction of various hemostatic mechanisms. The main forms include adhesives, sealants, bandages, hemostatic powders, and hemostatic sponges. This article introduces the clotting process and principles of hemostatic methods and reviews the research on polysaccharide-, peptide-, and protein-based hemostatic materials in the last five years. The design ideas and hemostatic principles of polysaccharide-, peptide-, and protein-based hemostatic materials are mainly introduced. Finally, we summarize material designs, advantages, disadvantages, and challenges regarding hemostatic materials.
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- Hanjie Shao
- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China; Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China
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- Ningbo Institute of Innovation for Combined Medicine and Engineering, The Affiliated Li Huili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315100, PR China
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- Ningbo Institute of Innovation for Combined Medicine and Engineering, The Affiliated Li Huili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315100, PR China
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China
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- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo 315300, PR China.
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- Ningbo Medical Center Li Huili Hospital, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, PR China.
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Reynolds M, Stoy LM, Sun J, Opoku Amponsah PE, Li L, Soto M, Song S. Fabrication of Sodium Trimetaphosphate-Based PEDOT:PSS Conductive Hydrogels. Gels 2024; 10:115. [PMID: 38391444 PMCID: PMC10888113 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020115] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Conductive hydrogels are highly attractive for biomedical applications due to their ability to mimic the electrophysiological environment of biological tissues. Although conducting polymer polythiophene-poly-(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) alone exhibit high conductivity, the addition of other chemical compositions could further improve the electrical and mechanical properties of PEDOT:PSS, providing a more promising interface with biological tissues. Here we study the effects of incorporating crosslinking additives, such as glycerol and sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP), in developing interpenetrating PEDOT:PSS-based conductive hydrogels. The addition of glycerol at a low concentration maintained the PEDOT:PSS conductivity with enhanced wettability but decreased the mechanical stiffness. Increasing the concentration of STMP allowed sufficient physical crosslinking with PEDOT:PSS, resulting in improved hydrogel conductivity, wettability, and rheological properties without glycerol. The STMP-based PEDOT:PSS conductive hydrogels also exhibited shear-thinning behaviors, which are potentially favorable for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting applications. We demonstrate an interpenetrating conducting polymer hydrogel with tunable electrical and mechanical properties for cellular interactions and future tissue engineering applications.
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- Madelyn Reynolds
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Neuroscience GIDP, and BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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Ulker Turan C, Derviscemaloglu M, Guvenilir Y. Herbal active ingredient-loaded poly(ω-pentadecalactone-co-δ-valerolactone)/gelatin nanofibrous membranes. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 194:62-73. [PMID: 38042509 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Recently, there has been an accelerating interest in novel biocompatible wound dressings made of nano-sized materials, especially nanofibers. Electrospun nanofibers provide high surface area and mimic the extracellular matrix which enhances biocompatibility. Besides, nanofibrous structures have high active ingredient loading capacity as a result of their high surface-to-volume ratio and porosity. In the present study, curcumin-loaded poly(ω-pentadecalactone-co-δ-valerolactone)/gelatin (PDL-VL/Gel) nanofibrous membranes were fabricated to be used for healing skin wounds. Poly(ω-pentadecalactone-co-δ-valerolactone) copolymer has been enzymatically synthesized in previous studies, thus it improves the originality of the membrane. It was aimed to obtain a synergetic effect and increase the novelty of the work by blending synthetic and natural polymers. Moreover, it was preferred to provide antibacterial activity by the incorporation of a herbal ingredient (curcumin) as a natural alternative to commercial antibiotics. Varied amounts of curcumin (5-25 %, w:v) were electrospun together with PDL-VL/Gel (equal volume ratio) polymer blend (fiber diameters ranged between 554 and 1074 nm) and several characterizations (morphological and molecular structure, wettability characteristics, and thermal behavior) were applied to examine the curcumin incorporation. Afterwards, in vitro curcumin release studies were carried out and mathematical modeling was applied to release data to clarify the transport mechanism. Curcumin release profiles comprised of an initial burst release in the first hour followed by a sustained release through 24 h. Based on the antibacterial activity test results, 15 % curcumin loading ratio was found to be sufficient for the treatment of skin wounds infected by Gram-negative (E. coli) and Gram-positive (S. aureus and B. subtilis) bacteria. Additionally, nanofibrous membranes did not lead to cytotoxicity, and curcumin content further enhanced the viability of fibroblasts. Thus, the presented antibacterial nanofibrous membrane is suggested to be applied for the treatment of wound infections and accelerating the healing process.
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- Cansu Ulker Turan
- Gebze Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Kocaeli 41400, Turkey.
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul 34369, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul 34369, Turkey
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Gaidau C, Râpă M, Stanca M, Tanase ML, Olariu L, Constantinescu RR, Lazea-Stoyanova A, Alexe CA, Tudorache M. Fish Scale Gelatin Nanofibers with Helichrysum italicum and Lavandula latifolia Essential Oils for Bioactive Wound-Healing Dressings. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2692. [PMID: 38140033 PMCID: PMC10747005 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Essential oils are valuable alternatives to synthetic antibiotics that have the potential to avoid the pathogen resistance side effects generated by leather. Helichrysum italicum and Lavandula latifolia essential oils combined with fish scale gelatin were electrospun using a coaxial technique to design new bioactive materials for skin wound dressings fabrication. Fish scale gelatins were extracted from carp fish scales using two variants of the same method, with and without ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Both variants showed very good electrospinning properties when dissolved in acetic acid solvent. Fish scale gelatin nanofibers with Helichrysum italicum and Lavandula latifolia essential oil emulsions ensured low microbial load (under 100 CFU/g of total number of aerobic microorganisms and total number of yeasts and filamentous fungi) and the absence of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Escherichia coli ATCC 10536, and Candida albicans ATCC 1023 as compared to fish scale gelatin without essential oils, which recommends them for pharmaceutical or topical applications. A scratch-test performed on human dermal fibroblasts proved that the biomaterials contributing to the wound healing process included fish scale gelatin nanofibers without EDTA (0.5% and 1%), fish scale gelatin nanofibers without EDTA and Lavandula latifolia essential oil emulsion (1%), fish scale gelatin nanofibers with EDTA (0.6%), and fish scale gelatin nanofibers with EDTA with Helichrysum italicum essential oil emulsion (1% and 2%).
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- Carmen Gaidau
- The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, 31251 Bucharest, Romania; (C.G.); (R.R.C.); (C.-A.A.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, 31251 Bucharest, Romania; (C.G.); (R.R.C.); (C.-A.A.)
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- SC Biotehnos SA, 3-5 Gorunului Street, 075100 Otopeni, Romania; (M.-L.T.); (L.O.)
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- SC Biotehnos SA, 3-5 Gorunului Street, 075100 Otopeni, Romania; (M.-L.T.); (L.O.)
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- The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, 31251 Bucharest, Romania; (C.G.); (R.R.C.); (C.-A.A.)
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, 31251 Bucharest, Romania; (C.G.); (R.R.C.); (C.-A.A.)
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- Laboratory for Quality Control and Process Monitoring, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 4-12 Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, 030018 Bucharest, Romania;
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Jia Z, Zeng H, Ye X, Dai M, Tang C, Liu L. Hydrogel-based treatments for spinal cord injuries. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19933. [PMID: 37809859 PMCID: PMC10559361 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19933] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is characterized by damage resulting in dysfunction of the spinal cord. Hydrogels are common biomaterials that play an important role in the treatment of SCI. Hydrogels are biocompatible, and some have electrical conductivity that are compatible with spinal cord tissues. Hydrogels have a high drug-carrying capacity, allowing them to be used for SCI treatment through the loading of various types of active substances, drugs, or cells. We first discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the human spinal cord and briefly discuss SCI and its treatment. Then, we describe different treatment strategies for SCI. We further discuss the crosslinking methods and classification of hydrogels and detail hydrogel biomaterials prepared using different processing methods for the treatment of SCI. Finally, we analyze the future applications and limitations of hydrogels for SCI. The development of biomaterials opens up new possibilities and options for the treatment of SCI. Thus, our findings will inspire scholars in related fields and promote the development of hydrogel therapy for SCI.
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- Zhiqiang Jia
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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Wang X, Xiong Y, Zheng X, Zeng L, Chen J, Chen L, Zhong L, Liu Z, Xu J, Jin Y. Preparation of capsaicin-loaded ultrafine fiber film and its application in the treatment of oral ulcers in rats. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13941. [PMID: 37626141 PMCID: PMC10457293 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40375-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
A drug-loaded diaphragm is an easy-to-use and effective drug delivery system that is often used to treat mouth ulcers. In this study, an ultrafine fiber film loaded with capsaicin was successfully prepared using the electrospinning technology. poly-L-lactic acid and gelatin were selected as the matrix materials to form the composite fiber, and trifluoroethanol was used as a co-solvent for poly-L-lactic acid, gelatin and capsaicin to prepare the spinning solution, which was simple to fabricate. The prepared fiber films were characterized based on their microscopic morphology and tested to derive their mechanical properties. Thereafter, the capsaicin release behavior of the film was investigated. In vitro experiments revealed certain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial abilities while animal experiments revealed that the capsaicin-loaded ultrafine fiber film could promote the healing of oral ulcers in rats. Healing of the tongue tissue in rats administered 10% capsaicin-loaded fiber film was found to be better than that in rats administered the commercial dexamethasone patch. Overall, this development strategy may prove to be promising for the development of oral ulcer patch formulations.
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- Xue Wang
- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- Australian Rivers Institute and School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, 4111, Australia.
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- The Department of Periodontology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
- Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
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Dechojarassri D, Kaneshige R, Tamura H, Furuike T. Preparation and Characterization of Crosslinked Electrospun Gelatin Fabrics via Maillard Reactions. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16114078. [PMID: 37297211 DOI: 10.3390/ma16114078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In this study, nonwoven gelatin (Gel) fabrics crosslinked using N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc) were characterized and compared with those crosslinked using methylglyoxal (MG) and by thermal dehydration. We prepared Gel with 25% concentration along with Gel/GlcNAc and Gel/MG with a GlcNAc-to-Gel ratio of 5% and MG-to-Gel ratio of 0.6%. A high voltage of 23 kV, solution temperature of 45 °C, and distance of 10 cm between the tip and the collector were applied during electrospinning. The electrospun Gel fabrics were crosslinked by heat treatment at 140 and 150 °C for 1 d. The electrospun Gel/GlcNAc fabrics were treated at 100 and 150 °C for 2 d, while the Gel/MG fabrics were heat-treated for 1 d. The Gel/MG fabrics exhibited higher tensile strength and lower elongation than the Gel/GlcNAc fabrics. Overall, Gel/MG crosslinked at 150 °C for 1 d showed a significant enhancement in tensile strength, high hydrolytic degradation, and excellent biocompatibility, with cell viability percentages of 105 and 130% at 1 and 3 d, respectively. Therefore, MG is a promising Gel crosslinker.
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- Duangkamol Dechojarassri
- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology (ORDIST), Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology (ORDIST), Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
- Organization for Research and Development of Innovative Science and Technology (ORDIST), Kansai University, 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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Moradinezhad F, Hedayati S, Ansarifar E. Assessment of Zataria Multiflora Essential Oil-Incorporated Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber Mat as Active Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15041048. [PMID: 36850330 PMCID: PMC9965829 DOI: 10.3390/polym15041048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
Abstract
In this study, an active packaging containing Zataria multiflora essential oil (ZMEO), a powerful natural antimicrobial agent, encapsulated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber via electrospinning is presented. ZMEO was effective on pathogenic bacteria, particularly Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Listeria monosytogene), fungi and yeasts (Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans). Results showed that the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of fibers had a bead-free and uniform structure. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) revealed that ZMEO was encapsulated into PVA through a physical process, without chemical interaction between the ingredients. Strawberries treated with PVA/ZMEO significantly (p < 0.05) preserved the anthocyanin (18.64%), total phenols (12.95%), antioxidant (22.72%), soluble solids (6.44%), titratable acidity (20.88%), firmness (27.2%), and color (15.55%) compared to the control sample during 15 days of cold storage. According to these findings, electrospinning was an efficient method for encapsulating bioactive compounds. ZMEO loaded into PVA fiber delayed the physiological and biochemical changes of fruits and extended the fruit's shelf-life. This study revealed the benefits of incorporating ZMEO into PVA fiber mats, which could lead to new possibilities for active packaging.
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- Farid Moradinezhad
- Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand 9717434765, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134814336, Iran
- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134814336, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand 9717853076, Iran
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