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Borges J, Zeng J, Liu XQ, Chang H, Monge C, Garot C, Ren KF, Machillot P, Vrana NE, Lavalle P, Akagi T, Matsusaki M, Ji J, Akashi M, Mano JF, Gribova V, Picart C. Recent Developments in Layer-by-Layer Assembly for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302713. [PMID: 38116714 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
Abstract
Surfaces with biological functionalities are of great interest for biomaterials, tissue engineering, biophysics, and for controlling biological processes. The layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a highly versatile methodology introduced 30 years ago, which consists of assembling complementary polyelectrolytes or biomolecules in a stepwise manner to form thin self-assembled films. In view of its simplicity, compatibility with biological molecules, and adaptability to any kind of supporting material carrier, this technology has undergone major developments over the past decades. Specific applications have emerged in different biomedical fields owing to the possibility to load or immobilize biomolecules with preserved bioactivity, to use an extremely broad range of biomolecules and supporting carriers, and to modify the film's mechanical properties via crosslinking. In this review, the focus is on the recent developments regarding LbL films formed as 2D or 3D objects for applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering. Possible applications in the fields of vaccinology, 3D biomimetic tissue models, as well as bone and cardiovascular tissue engineering are highlighted. In addition, the most recent technological developments in the field of film construction, such as high-content liquid handling or machine learning, which are expected to open new perspectives in the future developments of LbL, are presented.
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Grants
- GA259370 ERC "BIOMIM"
- GA692924 ERC "BioactiveCoatings"
- GA790435 ERC "Regenerbone"
- ANR-17-CE13-022 Agence Nationale de la Recherche "CODECIDE", "OBOE", "BuccaVac"
- ANR-18-CE17-0016 Agence Nationale de la Recherche "CODECIDE", "OBOE", "BuccaVac"
- 192974 Agence Nationale de la Recherche "CODECIDE", "OBOE", "BuccaVac"
- ANR-20-CE19-022 BIOFISS Agence Nationale de la Recherche "CODECIDE", "OBOE", "BuccaVac"
- ANR22-CE19-0024 SAFEST Agence Nationale de la Recherche "CODECIDE", "OBOE", "BuccaVac"
- DOS0062033/0 FUI-BPI France
- 883370 European Research Council "REBORN"
- 2020.00758.CEECIND Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology
- UIDB/50011/2020,UIDP/50011/2020,LA/P/0006/2020 FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC)
- 751061 European Union's Horizon 2020 "PolyVac"
- 11623 Sidaction
- 20H00665 JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
- 3981662 BPI France Aide Deep Tech programme
- ECTZ60600 Agence Nationale de Recherches sur le Sida et les Hépatites Virales
- 101079482 HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme "SUPRALIFE"
- 101058554 Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator "SPARTHACUS"
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Affiliation(s)
- João Borges
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China
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- Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering (LBTI), UMR5305 CNRS/Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 7 Passage du Vercors, Lyon, 69367, France
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- Université de Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM U1292 Biosanté, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine (BRM), 17 avenue des Martyrs, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Université de Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM U1292 Biosanté, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine (BRM), 17 avenue des Martyrs, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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- SPARTHA Medical, 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- SPARTHA Medical, 1 Rue Eugène Boeckel, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Inserm UMR_S 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg, 1 rue Eugène Boeckel, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, 1 place de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Building Block Science Joint Research Chair, Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, 1-3 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Building Block Science Joint Research Chair, Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, 1-3 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Inserm UMR_S 1121 Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Centre de Recherche en Biomédecine de Strasbourg, 1 rue Eugène Boeckel, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, 1 place de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Université de Grenoble Alpes, CEA, INSERM U1292 Biosanté, CNRS EMR 5000 Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine (BRM), 17 avenue des Martyrs, Grenoble, F-38054, France
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Sacramento MMA, Oliveira MB, Gomes JRB, Borges J, Freedman BR, Mooney DJ, Rodrigues JMM, Mano JF. Natural Polymer-Polyphenol Bioadhesive Coacervate with Stable Wet Adhesion, Antibacterial Activity, and On-Demand Detachment. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304587. [PMID: 38334308 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
Abstract
Medical adhesives are emerging as an important clinical tool as adjuvants for sutures and staples in wound closure and healing and in the achievement of hemostasis. However, clinical adhesives combining cytocompatibility, as well as strong and stable adhesion in physiological conditions, are still in demand. Herein, a mussel-inspired strategy is explored to produce adhesive coacervates using tannic acid (TA) and methacrylate pullulan (PUL-MA). TA|PUL-MA coacervates mainly comprise van der Waals forces and hydrophobic interactions. The methacrylic groups in the PUL backbone increase the number of interactions in the adhesives matrix, resulting in enhanced cohesion and adhesion strength (72.7 Jm-2 ), compared to the non-methacrylated coacervate. The adhesive properties are kept in physiologic-mimetic solutions (72.8 Jm-2 ) for 72 h. The photopolymerization of TA|PUL-MA enables the on-demand detachment of the adhesive. The poor cytocompatibility associated with the use of phenolic groups is here circumvented by mixing reactive oxygen species-degrading enzyme in the adhesive coacervate. This addition does not hamper the adhesive character of the materials, nor their anti-microbial or hemostatic properties. This affordable and straightforward methodology, together with the tailorable adhesivity even in wet environments, high cytocompatibility, and anti-bacterial activity, enables foresee TA|PUL-MA as a promising ready-to-use bioadhesive for biomedical applications.
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- Margarida M A Sacramento
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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John T, Cordova KE, Jackson CT, Hernández-Mondragón AC, Davids BL, Raheja L, Milić JV, Borges J. Engaging Early-Career Scientists in Global Policy-Making. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217841. [PMID: 37377145 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Pressing global challenges, such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, or antibiotic resistance, require coordinated international responses guided by evidence-informed decisions. For this purpose, it is critical that scientists engage in providing insights during the decision-making process. However, the mechanisms for the engagement of scientists in policy-making are complex and vary internationally, which often poses significant challenges to their involvement. Herein, we address some of the mechanisms and barriers for scientists to engage in policy-making with a global perspective by early-career scientists. We highlight the importance of scientific academies, societies, universities, and early-career networks as stakeholders and how they can adapt their structures to actively contribute to shaping global policies, with representative examples from chemistry-related disciplines. We showcase the importance of raising awareness, providing resources and training, and leading discussions about connecting emerging scientists with global decision-makers to address societal challenges through policies.
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- Torsten John
- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Materials Discovery Research Unit, Advanced Research Centre, Royal Scientific Society, Amman, 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (Cinvestav), Mexico City, Mexico
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- School of Chemistry, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, 1700, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Sousa CFV, Monteiro LPG, Rodrigues JMM, Borges J, Mano JF. Marine-origin polysaccharides-based free-standing multilayered membranes as sustainable nanoreservoirs for controlled drug delivery. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37377032 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00796k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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The layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technology has been widely used to functionalise surfaces and precisely engineer robust multilayered bioarchitectures with tunable structures, compositions, properties, and functions at the nanoscale by resorting to a myriad of building blocks exhibiting complementary interactions. Among them, marine-origin polysaccharides are a sustainable renewable resource for the fabrication of nanostructured biomaterials for biomedical applications owing to their wide bioavailability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-cytotoxicity, and non-immunogenic properties. Chitosan (CHT) and alginate (ALG) have been widely employed as LbL ingredients to shape a wide repertoire of size- and shape-tunable electrostatic-driven multilayered assemblies by exploring their opposite charge nature. However, the insolubility of CHT in physiological conditions intrinsically limits the range of bioapplications of the as-developed CHT-based LbL structures. Herein, we report the preparation of free-standing (FS) multilayered membranes made of water-soluble quaternised CHT and ALG biopolymers for controlled release of model drug molecules. The influence of the film structure in the drug release rate is studied by assembling two distinct set-ups of FS membranes, having the model hydrophilic drug fluorescein isothiocyanate-labelled bovine serum albumin (FITC-BSA) either as an intrinsic building block or added as an outer layer after the LbL assembly process. Both FS membranes are characterised for their thickness, morphology, in vitro cytocompatibility, and release profile, with those having FITC-BSA as an intrinsic LbL ingredient denoting a more sustained release rate. This work opens up new avenues for the design and development of a wide array of CHT-based devices for biomedical applications, overcoming the limitations associated with the insolubility of native CHT under physiological conditions.
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- Cristiana F V Sousa
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Sousa V, Amaral AJR, Castanheira EJ, Marques I, Rodrigues JMM, Félix V, Borges J, Mano JF. Self-Supporting Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized G-Quadruplex-Based Perfusable Multicomponent Hydrogels Embedded in Photo-Cross-Linkable Matrices for Bioapplications. Biomacromolecules 2023. [PMID: 37337408 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Dynamic G-quadruplex supramolecular hydrogels have aroused great interest in a broad range of bioapplications. However, neither the development of native extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived natural biopolymer-functionalized G-quadruplex hydrogels nor their use to create perfusable self-supporting hydrogels has been explored to date, despite their intrinsic potential as carrier vehicles of therapeutic agents, or even living cells in advanced regenerative therapies, or as platforms to enable the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen to sustain long-term cell survival. Herein, we developed a dynamic co-assembling multicomponent system that integrates guanosine (G), 3-aminophenylboronic acid functionalized hyaluronic acid (HA-PBA), and potassium chloride to bioengineer strong, homogeneous, and transparent HA-functionalized G-quadruplex hydrogels with injectable, thermo-reversible, conductive, and self-healing properties. The supramolecular polymeric hydrogels were developed by hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions between G coupled via dynamic covalent boronate ester bonds to HA-PBA and stabilized by K+ ions, as demonstrated by a combination of experiments and molecular dynamics simulations. The intrinsic instability of the self-assembled G-quadruplex structures was used to bioengineer self-supporting perfusable multicomponent hydrogels with interconnected size and shape-tunable hollow microchannels when embedded in 3D methacrylated gelatin supporting matrices. The microchannel-embedded 3D constructs have shown enhanced cell viability when compared to the bulk hydrogels, holding great promise for being use as artificial vessels for enabling the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen essential for cell survival. The proposed approach opens new avenues on the use of ECM-derived natural biopolymer-functionalized dynamic G-quadruplex hydrogels to design next-generation smart systems for being used in tissue regeneration, drug screening, or organ-on-a-chip.
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- Vera Sousa
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Lopes M, Torrado M, Barth D, Santos SD, Sever-Bahcekapili M, Tekinay AB, Guler MO, Cleymand F, Pêgo AP, Borges J, Mano JF. Supramolecular presentation of bioinstructive peptides on soft multilayered nanobiomaterials stimulates neurite outgrowth. Biomater Sci 2023. [PMID: 37334774 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00438d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
Peptide amphiphiles (PAs) have emerged as effective molecular building blocks for creating self-assembling nanobiomaterials for multiple biomedical applications. Herein, we report a straightforward approach to assemble soft bioinstructive platforms to recreate the native neural extracellular matrix (ECM) aiming for neuronal regeneration based on the electrostatic-driven supramolecular presentation of laminin-derived IKVAV-containing self-assembling PA (IKVAV-PA) on biocompatible multilayered nanoassemblies. Spectroscopic and microscopic techniques show that the co-assembly of positively charged low-molecular-weight IKVAV-PA with oppositely charged high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) triggers the formation of ordered β-sheet structures denoting a one-dimensional nanofibrous network. The successful functionalization of poly(L-lysine)/HA layer-by-layer nanofilms with an outer positively charged layer of self-assembling IKVAV-PA is demonstrated by the quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring and the nanofibrous morphological properties revealed by atomic force microscopy. The bioactive ECM-mimetic supramolecular nanofilms promote the enhancement of primary neuronal cells' adhesion, viability, and morphology when compared to the PA without the IKVAV sequence and PA-free biopolymeric multilayered nanofilms, and stimulate neurite outgrowth. The nanofilms hold great promise as bioinstructive platforms for enabling the assembly of customized and robust multicomponent supramolecular biomaterials for neural tissue regeneration.
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- Maria Lopes
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica & i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR 7198 CNRS - Université de Lorraine, Parc de Saurupt CS 50840, 54011 Nancy Cedex, France
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica & i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
- Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry, Hacettepe University, 06230 Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM), Bilkent University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Institut Jean Lamour, UMR 7198 CNRS - Université de Lorraine, Parc de Saurupt CS 50840, 54011 Nancy Cedex, France
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- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica & i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Rodrigues NRP, da Costa NMC, Melo C, Abbasi A, Fonseca JC, Cardoso P, Borges J. Fusion Object Detection and Action Recognition to Predict Violent Action. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:5610. [PMID: 37420776 DOI: 10.3390/s23125610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
In the context of Shared Autonomous Vehicles, the need to monitor the environment inside the car will be crucial. This article focuses on the application of deep learning algorithms to present a fusion monitoring solution which was three different algorithms: a violent action detection system, which recognizes violent behaviors between passengers, a violent object detection system, and a lost items detection system. Public datasets were used for object detection algorithms (COCO and TAO) to train state-of-the-art algorithms such as YOLOv5. For violent action detection, the MoLa InCar dataset was used to train on state-of-the-art algorithms such as I3D, R(2+1)D, SlowFast, TSN, and TSM. Finally, an embedded automotive solution was used to demonstrate that both methods are running in real-time.
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- Nelson R P Rodrigues
- Engineering School, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
- 2Ai-School of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
- 2Ai-School of Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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Abbasi A, Queirós S, da Costa NMC, Fonseca JC, Borges J. Sensor Fusion Approach for Multiple Human Motion Detection for Indoor Surveillance Use-Case. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:3993. [PMID: 37112337 PMCID: PMC10146993 DOI: 10.3390/s23083993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Multi-human detection and tracking in indoor surveillance is a challenging task due to various factors such as occlusions, illumination changes, and complex human-human and human-object interactions. In this study, we address these challenges by exploring the benefits of a low-level sensor fusion approach that combines grayscale and neuromorphic vision sensor (NVS) data. We first generate a custom dataset using an NVS camera in an indoor environment. We then conduct a comprehensive study by experimenting with different image features and deep learning networks, followed by a multi-input fusion strategy to optimize our experiments with respect to overfitting. Our primary goal is to determine the best input feature types for multi-human motion detection using statistical analysis. We find that there is a significant difference between the input features of optimized backbones, with the best strategy depending on the amount of available data. Specifically, under a low-data regime, event-based frames seem to be the preferred input feature type, while higher data availability benefits the combined use of grayscale and optical flow features. Our results demonstrate the potential of sensor fusion and deep learning techniques for multi-human tracking in indoor surveillance, although it is acknowledged that further studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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- Ali Abbasi
- Algorithmic Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Azurém, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, University of Minho, 4710-057 Gualtar, Portugal
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- Algorithmic Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Azurém, Portugal
- 2Ai-School of Technology, IPCA, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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- Algorithmic Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Azurém, Portugal
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- Algorithmic Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Azurém, Portugal
- 2Ai-School of Technology, IPCA, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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Petroni S, Tagliaro I, Antonini C, D’Arienzo M, Orsini SF, Mano JF, Brancato V, Borges J, Cipolla L. Chitosan-Based Biomaterials: Insights into Chemistry, Properties, Devices, and Their Biomedical Applications. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21030147. [PMID: 36976196 PMCID: PMC10059909 DOI: 10.3390/md21030147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Chitosan is a marine-origin polysaccharide obtained from the deacetylation of chitin, the main component of crustaceans’ exoskeleton, and the second most abundant in nature. Although this biopolymer has received limited attention for several decades right after its discovery, since the new millennium chitosan has emerged owing to its physicochemical, structural and biological properties, multifunctionalities and applications in several sectors. This review aims at providing an overview of chitosan properties, chemical functionalization, and the innovative biomaterials obtained thereof. Firstly, the chemical functionalization of chitosan backbone in the amino and hydroxyl groups will be addressed. Then, the review will focus on the bottom-up strategies to process a wide array of chitosan-based biomaterials. In particular, the preparation of chitosan-based hydrogels, organic–inorganic hybrids, layer-by-layer assemblies, (bio)inks and their use in the biomedical field will be covered aiming to elucidate and inspire the community to keep on exploring the unique features and properties imparted by chitosan to develop advanced biomedical devices. Given the wide body of literature that has appeared in past years, this review is far from being exhaustive. Selected works in the last 10 years will be considered.
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- Simona Petroni
- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.B.); (L.C.); Tel.: +351-234372585 (J.B.); +39-0264483460 (L.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, Italy
- Correspondence: (J.B.); (L.C.); Tel.: +351-234372585 (J.B.); +39-0264483460 (L.C.)
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Husteden C, Brito Barrera YA, Tegtmeyer S, Borges J, Giselbrecht J, Menzel M, Langner A, Mano JF, Schmelzer CEH, Wölk C, Groth T. Lipoplex-Functionalized Thin-Film Surface Coating Based on Extracellular Matrix Components as Local Gene Delivery System to Control Osteogenic Stem Cell Differentiation. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2201978. [PMID: 36377486 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
A gene-activated surface coating is presented as a strategy to design smart biomaterials for bone tissue engineering. The thin-film coating is based on polyelectrolyte multilayers composed of collagen I and chondroitin sulfate, two main biopolymers of the bone extracellular matrix, which are fabricated by layer-by-layer assembly. For further functionalization, DNA/lipid-nanoparticles (lipoplexes) are incorporated into the multilayers. The polyelectrolyte multilayer fabrication and lipoplex deposition are analyzed by surface sensitive analytical methods that demonstrate successful thin-film formation, fibrillar structuring of collagen, and homogenous embedding of lipoplexes. Culture of mesenchymal stem cells on the lipoplex functionalized multilayer results in excellent attachment and growth of them, and also, their ability to take up cargo like fluorescence-labelled DNA from lipoplexes. The functionalization of the multilayer with lipoplexes encapsulating DNA encoding for transient expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2 induces osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, which is shown by mRNA quantification for osteogenic genes and histochemical staining. In summary, the novel gene-functionalized and extracellular matrix mimicking multilayer composed of collagen I, chondroitin sulfate, and lipoplexes, represents a smart surface functionalization that holds great promise for tissue engineering constructs and implant coatings to promote regeneration of bone and other tissues.
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- Catharina Husteden
- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical Materials, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Biological and Macromolecular Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Walter-Hülse-Str. 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Wolfgang-Langenbeck-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Biological and Macromolecular Materials, Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS), Walter-Hülse-Str. 1, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, 04317, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical Materials, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Materials Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Heinrich-Damerow-Str. 4, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Sacramento MMA, Borges J, Correia FJS, Calado R, Rodrigues JMM, Patrício SG, Mano JF. Green approaches for extraction, chemical modification and processing of marine polysaccharides for biomedical applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1041102. [PMID: 36568299 PMCID: PMC9773402 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1041102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Over the past few decades, natural-origin polysaccharides have received increasing attention across different fields of application, including biomedicine and biotechnology, because of their specific physicochemical and biological properties that have afforded the fabrication of a plethora of multifunctional devices for healthcare applications. More recently, marine raw materials from fisheries and aquaculture have emerged as a highly sustainable approach to convert marine biomass into added-value polysaccharides for human benefit. Nowadays, significant efforts have been made to combine such circular bio-based approach with cost-effective and environmentally-friendly technologies that enable the isolation of marine-origin polysaccharides up to the final construction of a biomedical device, thus developing an entirely sustainable pipeline. In this regard, the present review intends to provide an up-to-date outlook on the current green extraction methodologies of marine-origin polysaccharides and their molecular engineering toolbox for designing a multitude of biomaterial platforms for healthcare. Furthermore, we discuss how to foster circular bio-based approaches to pursue the further development of added-value biomedical devices, while preserving the marine ecosystem.
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Scientific Illustration, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,*Correspondence: João M. M. Rodrigues, ; Sónia G. Patrício, ; João F. Mano,
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,*Correspondence: João M. M. Rodrigues, ; Sónia G. Patrício, ; João F. Mano,
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal,*Correspondence: João M. M. Rodrigues, ; Sónia G. Patrício, ; João F. Mano,
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Rodrigues NR, da Costa NM, Novais R, Fonseca J, Cardoso P, Borges J. AI based monitoring violent action detection data for in-vehicle scenarios. Data Brief 2022; 45:108564. [PMID: 36188137 PMCID: PMC9519434 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2022.108564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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With the evolution of technology associated with mobility and autonomy, Shared Autonomous Vehicles will be a reality. To ensure passenger safety, there is a need to create a monitoring system inside the vehicle capable of recognizing human actions. We introduce two datasets to train human action recognition inside the vehicle, focusing on violence detection. The InCar dataset tackles violent actions for in-car background which give us more realistic data. The InVicon dataset although doesn't have the realistic background as the InCar dataset can provide skeleton (3D body joints) data. This datasets were recorded with RGB, Depth, Thermal, Event-based, and Skeleton data. The resulting dataset contains 6 400 video samples and more than 3 million frames, collected from sixteen distinct subjects. The dataset contains 58 action classes, including violent and neutral (i.e., non-violent) activities.
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Borges J, Sautier C, Krebs-Drouot L, Henry P, Paysant F, Scolan V. Death and non-lethal weapons: A case of homicide by penetrating injury without projectile. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 337:111374. [PMID: 35839685 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Herein, we report the death of a man, approximately thirty years old, victim of a short-range shot to the thorax from a PIEXON JPX4, a hand weapon classed category D in France, said to be non-lethal. External examination of the lesion revealed characteristics similar to those of ballistic injuries. The autopsy found an intercostal wound that reached the pulmonary parenchyma and the pulmonary artery, with severe hemothorax. By the end of the autopsy, no projectile had been found in the body, nor any exit orifice. Death was caused by the effects of hemorrhagic shock. The PIEXON JPX4 has four cartridges, projecting a capsaicin gel that is designed to irritate the ENT area (ear nose throat) to incapacitate an assailant. The manufacturer recommends not to use it at distances of less than 1.5 m. Experimental shots were performed on gelatine blocks at point-blank range and at distances of 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 and 150 cm to evaluate the distance necessary for the jet of gel to have a penetrating effect. Shots at 5-30 cm penetrated the structure. None of the other shots were penetrating. The autopsy and experiment data therefore show the penetrating potential of the jet of gel. Herein, we report the first death due to use of the PIEXON JPX4. From a forensic investigation viewpoint, we add a new exception to the "bullet rule". (The odd and even bullet rule states that if the number of gunshot wounds of entrance and exit found in the body is even, the presumption is that no bullet is lodged in the body. If the number of gunshot wounds of entrance and exit is odd, the presumption is that one or more bullets have been lodged in the body.).
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- J Borges
- Service de médecine légale, CHU de Grenoble, France.
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- Service de médecine légale, CHU de Grenoble, France
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- Service de médecine légale, CHU de Grenoble, France
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- Service de médecine légale, CHU de Grenoble, France
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Ferreira C, Pereira C, Santos D, Borges J, Batalha L. Medição da temperatura corporal em crianças: Estudo comparativo entre o método de medição axilar e timpânico. Rev Enf Ref 2022. [DOI: 10.12707/rv21008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Melo C, Dixe S, Fonseca JC, Moreira AHJ, Borges J. AI Based Monitoring of Different Risk Levels in COVID-19 Context. Sensors (Basel) 2021; 22:s22010298. [PMID: 35009846 PMCID: PMC8749837 DOI: 10.3390/s22010298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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COVID-19 was responsible for devastating social, economic, and political effects all over the world. Although the health authorities imposed restrictions provided relief and assisted with trying to return society to normal life, it is imperative to monitor people's behavior and risk factors to keep virus transmission levels as low as possible. This article focuses on the application of deep learning algorithms to detect the presence of masks on people in public spaces (using RGB cameras), as well as the detection of the caruncle in the human eye area to make an accurate measurement of body temperature (using thermal cameras). For this task, synthetic data generation techniques were used to create hybrid datasets from public ones to train state-of-the-art algorithms, such as YOLOv5 object detector and a keypoint detector based on Resnet-50. For RGB mask detection, YOLOv5 achieved an average precision of 82.4%. For thermal masks, glasses, and caruncle detection, YOLOv5 and keypoint detector achieved an average precision of 96.65% and 78.7%, respectively. Moreover, RGB and thermal datasets were made publicly available.
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- César Melo
- Engineering School, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (S.D.); Tel.: +351-917296547 (C.M.); +351-964079809 (S.D.)
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (J.C.F.); (J.B.)
- Correspondence: (C.M.); (S.D.); Tel.: +351-917296547 (C.M.); +351-964079809 (S.D.)
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (J.C.F.); (J.B.)
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- Algoritmi Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal; (J.C.F.); (J.B.)
- Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, 4750-810 Barcelos, Portugal
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Rocha DHA, Machado CM, Sousa V, Sousa CFV, Silva VLM, Silva AMS, Borges J, Mano JF. Customizable and Regioselective One‐Pot N−H Functionalization of DNA Nucleobases to Create a Library of Nucleobase Derivatives for Biomedical Applications. European J Org Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202100786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Djenisa H. A. Rocha
- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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Gavinho S, Graca M, Prezas P, Borges J, Silva J, Pires E, Armes H, Coucelo J. Antibacterial bioglass in dental implants: a canine clinical study. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab120.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Peri-implantitis is considered the most challenging biological complication in implantology, as untreated disease can progress and result in implant loss. Therefore, disease prevention is crucial in daily clinical practice. It has been reported that the use of bioactive glass, as an implant coating, can stimulate tissue integration and accelerate tissue regeneration. Besides these properties, it is possible to promote bacterial activity by inserting silver into the bioglass
Methods
Bioglass with composition 45S5 was synthesised by the fusion method, replacing the amount of Na2CO3 by AgNO3 (BG 2% wt). The implants were resealed by the CoBlast® technique. Clinical cases with pathology of the mandible/maxilla were selected and implants dimensioned for the canine bone structure were applied.
Results
Three months after implantation, imaging exams, namely CT scans, showed no signs of early rejection by septic or cytotoxic loss. No decrease or loss of peri-implant bone was observed. In all cases the implants remained without signs of instability, and with sufficient support for the application of the exo-prosthesis or dental crown. The results of histological analysis showed no signs of infection or osteolysis. The zone of peri-implant fibrosis was not observable in the samples, showing a good evolution in implant osteointegration.
Conclusions
The results show promising evidences for the use of this biomaterial as a coating, since aseptic rejection, later on, and that related to the shape and biomaterials used in the implant's design, usually begins during the first 3 months.
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Graça MP, Soreto S, Gavinho S, Valente M, Salgueiro C, Nunes J, Soares P, Lança M, Vieira T, Silva J, Borges J. Nanomaterials for magnetic hyperthermia. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab120.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Cancer remains as one of the major causes of mortality worldwide. Recent advances in nanoparticles based therapy mark a new era on cancer treatment. Many groups have investigated biological/physical effects of nanoparticles on tumour cells and how these vary with physical parameters such as particle size, shape, concentration and distribution. Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) can be an alternative or an add-value therapy with demonstrated effectiveness. MHT uses magnetic nanoparticles, which can be directly applied to the tumour, where, by applying an external ac magnetic field, will promote a localized temperature increment that can be controlled.
Methods
LiFe5O8 nanocrystallites were synthesized by a novel and eco-friendly sol-gel process, using powder coconut water (PCW) has a mediated reaction medium. The dried powders were heat-treated between 400 and 1000 °C, being analysed their structure, morphology and magnetic properties; cytotoxicity and magnetic hyperthermia assays were performed.
Results
The heat-treated LiFe5O8 powder led to crystallite sizes from 50 nm to 200 nm. Increasing the temperature of the heat treatment, secondary phases tend to disappear. The cytotoxicity results revealed a non-cytotoxicity property, for concentrations below 5 mg/mL. The sample HT at 1000 °C, revealed hysteresis and magnetic saturation of 73 emu.g−1 at 300 K and a specific absorption rate(SAR) of about 80 W/g.
Conclusions
It was possible to synthesize LiFe5O8 by a novel, eco-friendly and sustainable route. The nanoparticles have a high heat efficiency, especially the sample heat-treated at 1000 °C, with SAR values similar to Fe3O4, showing potential to be used in the treatment of cancer, by MHT.
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Ferreira M, Mesquita C, Santos P, Borges J, Graça M, Henriques A, Lopes S. The influence of an aquatic exercise program on balance in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab120.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that leads to a limitation of mobility, which can cause postural deficits and progressive loss of balance. Aquatic exercise improves this health condition. The objetive is to verify the influence of an aquatic exercise program, on balance and functionality, in individuals with AS.
Methods
Pre-experimental study carried out on 6 individuals with AS. All individuals were assessed at baseline (M0) and 12 weeks after the intervention (M1) using the Bath indices (BASMI, BASFI and BASDAI) and the balance assessment protocol (‘Body Sway’) by the Physiosensing Platform. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Were used descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon test to compare M0 and M1. The significance value was 0.05.
Results
We verify improvements in BASMI (P = 0.046), BASFI (P = 0.042) and BASDAI (P = 0.027) scores. Through the analysis of the center of pressure variables, there were no statistically significant differences, between moments, in the protocol. However, when assessing balance, in the anteroposterior mean distance in both the protocol (eyes open) and in the protocol (eyes closed), in the root mean square in both protocols and in mediolateral mean velocity, only in the protocol (eyes open), there was a slight decrease in the median value.
Conclusions
The present study suggests that the specific aquatic exercise program, may influence balance and improve functionality in a population with AS. Therefore, the Bath indices translate improvements in the symptoms and functionalities of these participants.
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- Escola Superior de Saúde - IPPorto
- Centro de Investigação e Reabilitação
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- Escola Superior de Saúde - IPPorto
- CIAFEL - Centro de Investigação em Atividade Física, Saúde e Lazer
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- Escola Superior de Saúde - IPPorto
- Centro de Investigação e Reabilitação
- Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Sousa
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Fernandes S, Borges J, Martins M. Awake airway endoscopy in mucopolysaccharidosis: a case report. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021:S0104-0014(21)00253-0. [PMID: 34216700 PMCID: PMC10362431 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are a group of rare genetic inherited diseases with a progressive course due to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans resulting in anatomic abnormalities and organ dysfunction, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, skeletal, and neurological systems that can increase the risk of anesthesia complications. Clinical manifestations are variable, multisystemic, and include severe morphological changes. The anesthetic management of these patients is complex, particularly airway management, which can be planned to include a fiberoptic airway investigation prior to surgery. We present two cases of patients with MPS type VI and VII who underwent fiberoptic airway mapping under conscious sedation, with no complications. Since MPS is a rare but challenging disease concerning the airway management, we propose a safe and effective anesthetic technique that could be used for fiberoptic bronchoscopy and allow fiberoptic-assisted tracheal intubation at the time of surgery.
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- Sofia Fernandes
- Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Department of Anesthesiology, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo, Department of Anesthesiology, Açores, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar do Oeste, Department of Anesthesiology, Torres Vedras, Portugal
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Leite RA, Costa A, Borges J, Alcafache J, Mesquita A. Electroconvulsive therapy as life-saving in an acute catatonic syndrome associated with bipolar disorder: A case report. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9480219 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by an onset of a dysfunction in psychomotor activity and/or muscle tone, which may be associated with changes in consciousness, affect, and thinking. It is characterized by negativism, wax flexibility, catalepsy, mutism echolalia, ecopraxia, or stupor. It was first described in 1874 by Kahlbaum, who characterized it as specific motor disorder associated with different psychiatric disorders. Kraepelin and Bleuler restricted catatonia to a specific subtype of schizophrenia. However, the association between catatonia and other disorders, notably mood disorders, has been reinstated, including Bipolar Disorder. Its etiology is multiple and there are two severe forms: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and Malignant Catatonia (MC). These are syndromes that present high mortality, and the health professional should be aware of its etiology, signs, symptoms, evaluation and treatment. Objectives The aim of this work is to present a clinical case of MC, who was sustained by literature included on scientific platforms. Methods Case report Results
It is essential to recognize the different clinical presentations of catatonia, taking into account that these are psychiatric alterations in which urgent intervention is justified. In the presented case, the use of antipsychotic medication has worsened the motor function and its suspension, associated with the introduction of lorazepam, resulted in a slight improvement. The electroconvulsive therapy was the last resort, fully succeeded. Conclusions The relationship between SMN and Catatonia/MC remains nuclear from a psychopathological and pathophysiological point of view. Nevertheless, there is general agreement that catatonia represents a very significant risk factor for NMS. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Borges J, Leite RA, Almeida M, Morais S, Madeira N. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adulthood and the heritability of this condition. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9479830 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity resulting from the interaction of genetic and environmental risk factors. Family studies shows that persistent ADHD is very familial. Objectives We aim to review the literature on this condition and its heritability and describe the implications that a possible misdiagnosis can have during life. Methods Bibliography review was performed using the databases PubMed and Cochrane, using the following keywords: “ADHD”; “Adults”; “Heretability”; “Family” and “Rater effect”. Results
Childhood ADHD persists into adolescence and adulthood substantially, identified in some studies, as going up to 78%. The prevalence of ADHD in children and adults is between 2.5% and 5% worldwide. Family studies have shown that children of adults with ADHD are at higher risk of having ADHD. Some large-scale twin studies of adult ADHD, used self-report assessments of ADHD symptoms and estimated the heritability of this condition to be between 30 to 40%, which differs from other studies that analyse parents and teachers responses and estimates heritability to be between 60 and 90%. Conclusions Since there is a direct influence of the evaluators in estimating the extent of ADHD heritability, future studies need to clarify and describe in detail all the related characteristics of the raters. Although ADHD is widely studied, there is still a lot to learn about its etiology. The diagnosis of ADHD is clinical and complex and must be considered both in childhood and adolescence and in adulthood, with special emphasis on the family antecedents. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Leite RA, Costa A, Borges J, Mesquita A. Clozapine in severe psychotic disorders: Balancing safety with efficacy. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9479940 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Clozapine is a member of the dibenazepine class of antipsychotic drugs and has been designated an atypical antipsychotic drug. Clinical studies have shown that clozapine is effective in ameliorating the core symptoms, as well as the negative symptoms, in severe psychotic disorders and is therapeutically effective in treating about 30% of schizophrenic patients who are resistant to standard antipsychotic drugs. Objectives The goal is to review pharmacology, efficacy, and clinical use of clozapine, such as its side effects, and the benefit-to-risk ratio of this antipsychotic drug. Methods Non-systematic literature review based on scientific databases such as PubMed, using key words such as “clozapine”, “efficacy”, “side effects” and “resistant schizophrenia”. Results Clozapine was developed as the first atypical antipsychotic with activity for both the negative and positive symptoms of schizophrenia. The primary indications for clozapine are treatment-resistant psychotic disorder, defined as persistent moderate to severe delusions or hallucinations despite two or more clinical trials with other antipsychotic drugs, and patients who are at high risk for suicide. Concerns over a number of safety considerations are responsible for much of the underutilization of clozapine, such as agranulocytosis, metabolic side effects and myocarditis. These side effects can be detected, prevented, minimized and treated, but there will be a very small number of fatalities. Conclusions Awareness of the benefits and risks of clozapine is essential for increasing the use of this lifesaving agent. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Leite RA, Almeida M, Borges J, Costa A. Lithium in severe affective disorders: Balancing safety with efficacy. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9480386 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionLithium has been one of the oldest substances used in psychiatric treatments and remains the first-line treatment for prevention of manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder (BD), but it has also a wide spectrum of side-effects.ObjectivesThe goal is to review efficacy, and clinical use of lithium, such as its side effects, and its benefit-to-risk ratio.MethodsNon-systematic literature review based on scientific databases such as PubMed.ResultsThe first modern use of lithium was for the treatment of mania. Lithium has also proven useful in major depression, particularly for augmentation of antidepressants, for aggressive behavior and it has a specific antisuicide effect. Lithium’s prophylactic and antisuicidal effects are most unique. However, the use of lithium became problematic due to the serious toxicity since lithium also a narrow therapeutic index, with therapeutic levels between 0.6 and 1.5 mEq/L.ConclusionsAwareness of the benefits and risks of lithium is essential for the use of this lifesaving agent. Lithium levels must be carefully monitored and lithium dosage adjusted as necessary.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
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Sousa CFV, Fernandez-Megia E, Borges J, Mano JF. Supramolecular dendrimer-containing layer-by-layer nanoassemblies for bioapplications: current status and future prospects. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00988e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the supramolecular dendrimer-containing multifunctional layer-by-layer nanoassemblies driven by a multitude of intermolecular interactions for biological and biomedical applications.
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- Cristiana F. V. Sousa
- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS), Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Sukul M, Sahariah P, Lauzon HL, Borges J, Másson M, Mano JF, Haugen HJ, Reseland JE. In vitro biological response of human osteoblasts in 3D chitosan sponges with controlled degree of deacetylation and molecular weight. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 254:117434. [PMID: 33357907 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We have studied the effect of chitosan sponges, produced from chitosan batches with distinct degree of deacetylation (DDA) and molecular weight (Mw), on the adhesion, growth and differentiation of primary human osteoblasts with an aim to offer a suitable tool for guided bone regeneration. All the chitosan sponges revealed similar microstructure, irrespective of the DDA (58, 73, 82, 88, and 91 %) and Mw (749, 547, 263, 215, and 170 kDa, respectively). Cell spreading was higher on sponges having a higher DDA. Higher DDA induced a more pronounced increase in alkaline phosphatase activity, osteopontin (OPN), vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and reduction in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), sclerostin (SOST) and dickkopf related protein-1 as compared to lower DDA. Lower DDA induced the increased secretion of osteoprotegerin and SOST as compared to higher DDA. The combination of higher DDA and Mw induced an increased secretion of VEGF and IL-6, however reduced the secretion of OPN as compared to chitosan with similar DDA but with lower Mw. In summary, the variations in cellular responses to the different chitosan sponges indicate a potential for individual tailoring of desired responses in guided bone regeneration.
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- Mousumi Sukul
- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo, 0317 Oslo, Norway
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Urbina‐Blanco CA, Jilani SZ, Speight IR, Bojdys MJ, Friščić T, Stoddart JF, Nelson TL, Mack J, Robinson RAS, Waddell EA, Lutkenhaus JL, Godfrey M, Abboud MI, Aderinto SO, Aderohunmu D, Bibič L, Borges J, Dong VM, Ferrins L, Fung FM, John T, Lim FPL, Masters SL, Mambwe D, Thordarson P, Titirici M, Tormet‐González GD, Unterlass MM, Wadle A, Yam VW, Yang Y. A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202009834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Department of Chemistry Georgetown University Washington DC 20057 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 37235 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, King's College, London (UK) and Department of Chemistry Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Berlin 12489 Germany
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- Department of Chemistry McGill University Montréal QC H3A 0B8 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208 USA
- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Department of Chemistry Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 74078 USA
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- Department of Chemistry University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH 45221 USA
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- Department of Chemistry University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville AL 35899 USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering Texas A&M University College Station TX 77843 USA
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- Department of Chemistry The University of Mississippi University MS 38677 USA
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- Department of Chemistry University of Oxford Chemistry Research Laboratory Oxford OX1 3TA UK
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- Department of Chemistry Covenant University, CST, Canaanland Ota Ogun State Nigeria
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- School of Pharmacy University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ UK
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- Department of Chemistry CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry University of California Irvine CA 92697 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Northeastern University Boston MA 02115 USA
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- Department of Chemistry National University of Singapore Singapore 117543 Singapore
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) Leipzig 04318 Germany
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- School of Pharmacy Monash University Malaysia Selangor Darul Ehsan 47500 Malaysia
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- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences University of Canterbury Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry University of Cape Town Rondebosch Capetown 7701 South Africa
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- School of Chemistry The Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology The University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Imperial College London South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry Technische Universität Wien Vienna 1060 Austria
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Duke University Pratt School of Engineering Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Chemistry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC) College of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun 130012 People's Republic of China
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Urbina‐Blanco CA, Jilani SZ, Speight IR, Bojdys MJ, Friščić T, Stoddart JF, Nelson TL, Mack J, Robinson RAS, Waddell EA, Lutkenhaus JL, Godfrey M, Abboud MI, Aderinto SO, Aderohunmu D, Bibič L, Borges J, Dong VM, Ferrins L, Fung FM, John T, Lim FPL, Masters SL, Mambwe D, Thordarson P, Titirici M, Tormet‐González GD, Unterlass MM, Wadle A, Yam VW, Yang Y. A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:18306-18310. [PMID: 33448562 PMCID: PMC7590070 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Valuing diversity leads to scientific excellence, the progress of science and most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We can value diversity not only in words, but also in actions.
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- Department of ChemistryGeorgetown UniversityWashingtonDC20057USA
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- Department of Chemistry, King's College, London (UK) and Department of ChemistryHumboldt-Universität zu BerlinBerlin12489Germany
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- Department of ChemistryNorthwestern UniversityEvanstonIL60208USA
- Institute for Molecular Design and SynthesisTianjin UniversityTianjin300072People's Republic of China
- School of ChemistryUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Department of ChemistryOklahoma State UniversityStillwaterOK74078USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnatiOH45221USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsvilleAL35899USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTX77843USA
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- Department of ChemistryThe University of MississippiUniversityMS38677USA
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Oxford Chemistry Research LaboratoryOxfordOX1 3TAUK
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- Department of ChemistryCovenant University, CST, CanaanlandOtaOgun StateNigeria
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- School of PharmacyUniversity of East AngliaNorwichNR4 7TJUK
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO—Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of AveiroCampus Universitário de SantiagoAveiro3810-193Portugal
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of CaliforniaIrvineCA92697USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMA02115USA
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- Department of ChemistryNational University of SingaporeSingapore117543Singapore
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Leipzig04318Germany
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- School of PharmacyMonash University MalaysiaSelangor Darul Ehsan47500Malaysia
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- School of Physical and Chemical SciencesUniversity of CanterburyChristchurch8140New Zealand
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Cape TownRondeboschCapetown7701South Africa
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- School of ChemistryThe Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and TechnologyThe University of New South WalesSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Institute of Materials ChemistryTechnische Universität WienVienna1060Austria
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- Department of Civil & Environmental EngineeringDuke University Pratt School of EngineeringDurhamNC27708USA
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- Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of ChemistryThe University of Hong KongHong KongPeople's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative ChemistryInternational Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC)College of ChemistryJilin UniversityChangchun130012People's Republic of China
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Urbina-Blanco CA, Jilani SZ, Speight IR, Bojdys MJ, Friščić T, Stoddart JF, Nelson TL, Mack J, Robinson RA, Waddell EA, Lutkenhaus JL, Godfrey M, Abboud MI, Aderinto SO, Aderohunmu D, Bibič L, Borges J, Dong VM, Ferrins L, Fung FM, John T, Lim FP, Masters SL, Mambwe D, Thordarson P, Titirici MM, Tormet-González GD, Unterlass MM, Wadle A, Yam VWW, Yang YW. A diverse view of science to catalyse change: valuing diversity leads to scientific excellence, the progress of science and, most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We must value diversity not only in words, but also in actions. CAN J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1139/cjc-2020-0323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., United States
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- Department of Chemistry, King’s College London, London, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford Chemistry Research Laboratory, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, CST, Canaanland, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM), Leipzig, Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Capetown, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry, The Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, Durham, NC, USA
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- Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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Urbina-Blanco CA, Jilani SZ, Speight IR, Bojdys MJ, Friščić T, Stoddart JF, Nelson TL, Mack J, Robinson RAS, Waddell EA, Lutkenhaus JL, Godfrey M, Abboud MI, Aderinto SO, Aderohunmu D, Bibič L, Borges J, Dong VM, Ferrins L, Fung FM, John T, Lim FPL, Masters SL, Mambwe D, Thordarson P, Titirici MM, Tormet-González GD, Unterlass MM, Wadle A, Yam VWW, Yang YW. A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:14393-14396. [PMID: 32803980 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c07877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, King's College London, London, United Kingdon.,Department of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States.,Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.,School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford Chemistry Research Laboratory, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, CST, Canaanland, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM), Leipzig, Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Capetown, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry, The Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Moon HC, Han S, Borges J, Pesqueira T, Choi H, Han SY, Cho H, Park JH, Mano JF, Choi IS. Enzymatically degradable, starch-based layer-by-layer films: application to cytocompatible single-cell nanoencapsulation. Soft Matter 2020; 16:6063-6071. [PMID: 32510086 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00876a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The build-up and degradation of cytocompatible nanofilms in a controlled fashion have great potential in biomedical and nanomedicinal fields, including single-cell nanoencapsulation (SCNE). Herein, we report the fabrication of biodegradable films of cationic starch (c-ST) and anionic alginate (ALG) by electrostatically driven layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technology and its application to the SCNE. The [c-ST/ALG] multilayer nanofilms, assembled either on individual Saccharomyces cerevisiae or on the 2D flat gold surface, degrade on demand, in a cytocompatible fashion, via treatment with α-amylase. Their degradation profiles are investigated, while systematically changing the α-amylase concentration, by several surface characterization techniques, including quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) and ellipsometry. DNA incorporation in the LbL nanofilms and its controlled release, upon exposure of the nanofilms to an aqueous α-amylase solution, are demonstrated. The highly cytocompatible nature of the film-forming and -degrading conditions is assessed in the c-ST/ALG-shell formation and degradation of S. cerevisiae. We envisage that the cytocompatible, enzymatic degradation of c-ST-based nanofilms paves the way for developing advanced biomedical devices with programmed dissolution in vivo.
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- Hee Chul Moon
- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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- Department of Science Education, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Center for Cell-Encapsulation Research, Department of Chemistry, KAIST, Daejeon 34141, Korea.
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Maciel MM, Patrício SG, Borges J, Levkin PA, Correia TR, Mano JF. Thin Silica‐Based Microsheets with Controlled Geometry. Eur J Inorg Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.202000096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Marta M. Maciel
- CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB) University of Minho Campus de Gualtar 4710‐057 Braga Portugal
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- CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Institute of Biological and Chemical Systems‐Functional Molecular Systems (IBCS‐FMS) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 76344 Eggenstein‐Leopoldshafen Germany
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- CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- CICECO Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Complexo de Laboratórios Tecnológicos Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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Gaspar VM, Lavrador P, Borges J, Oliveira MB, Mano JF. Advanced Bottom-Up Engineering of Living Architectures. Adv Mater 2020; 32:e1903975. [PMID: 31823448 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Bottom-up tissue engineering is a promising approach for designing modular biomimetic structures that aim to recapitulate the intricate hierarchy and biofunctionality of native human tissues. In recent years, this field has seen exciting progress driven by an increasing knowledge of biological systems and their rational deconstruction into key core components. Relevant advances in the bottom-up assembly of unitary living blocks toward the creation of higher order bioarchitectures based on multicellular-rich structures or multicomponent cell-biomaterial synergies are described. An up-to-date critical overview of long-term existing and rapidly emerging technologies for integrative bottom-up tissue engineering is provided, including discussion of their practical challenges and required advances. It is envisioned that a combination of cell-biomaterial constructs with bioadaptable features and biospecific 3D designs will contribute to the development of more robust and functional humanized tissues for therapies and disease models, as well as tools for fundamental biological studies.
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- Vítor M Gaspar
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Urbina-Blanco CA, Mack J, Yang YW, Wadle A, Titirici MM, Masters SL, Man Fung F, Borges J, Aderinto SO, Lutkenhaus JL, Robinson RAS, Nelson TL, Stoddart JF, Friščić T, Bojdys MJ, Speight IR, Jilani SZ. A diverse view of science to catalyse change. CROAT CHEM ACTA 2020. [DOI: 10.5562/diversity2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Valuing diversity leads to scientific excellence, the progress of science and, most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We must value diversity not only in words, but also in actions.
This article is co-published in the following journals: Nature Chemistry (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-0529-x">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-0529-x</a>), Chemical Science (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC90150D">https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SC90150D</a>), Journal of the American Chemical Society (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c07877">https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.0c07877</a>), Angewandte Chemie International Edition (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/%2010.1002/anie.202009834">https://doi.org/ 10.1002/anie.202009834</a>), Canadian Journal of Chemistry (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.1139/cjc-2020-0323">https://doi.org/10.1139/cjc-2020-0323</a>), and Croatica Chemica Acta (<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://doi.org/10.5562/diversity2020">https://doi.org/10.5562/diversity2020</a>).
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry (NMAC), College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, UK
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- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., United States
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Urbina-Blanco CA, Jilani SZ, Speight IR, Bojdys MJ, Friščić T, Stoddart JF, Nelson TL, Mack J, Robinson RAS, Waddell EA, Lutkenhaus JL, Godfrey M, Abboud MI, Aderinto SO, Aderohunmu D, Bibič L, Borges J, Dong VM, Ferrins L, Fung FM, John T, Lim FPL, Masters SL, Mambwe D, Thordarson P, Titirici MM, Tormet-González GD, Unterlass MM, Wadle A, Yam VWW, Yang YW. A diverse view of science to catalyse change. Chem Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0sc90150d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Valuing diversity leads to scientific excellence, the progress of science and, most importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We must value diversity not only in words, but also in actions.
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Pang X, O'Malley C, Borges J, Rahman MM, Collis DWP, Mano JF, Mackenzie IC, S. Azevedo H. Supramolecular Presentation of Hyaluronan onto Model Surfaces for Studying the Behavior of Cancer Stem Cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 3:e1900017. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201900017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Xinqing Pang
- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Blizard InstituteBarts and The London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of London E1 2AT UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Blizard InstituteBarts and The London School of Medicine and DentistryQueen Mary University of London E1 2AT UK
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- School of Engineering and Materials ScienceInstitute of BioengineeringQueen Mary University of London E1 4NS UK
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Salgado B, Pereira R, Pereira N, Lopes A, Borges J, Filho S, Lalwani P. Seroprevalence of Hantavirus infection in residents individuals of municipalities of Amazonas state. Int J Infect Dis 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.04.3842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Frisoli A, Borges J, Martim F, Nakahara N, Soufen H, Colombo F, Carvalho ACC. P2244Normal blood pressure by ACC/AHA 2017 is associated with higher mortality in older adults with hypertension over 1 year. Results of the SARCOS study. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p2244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Cardio Geriatric Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Frajhof L, Borges J, Hoffmann E, Lopes J, Haddad R. Virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality in surgical planning for video or robotically assisted thoracoscopic anatomic resections for treatment of lung cancer. J Vis Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2018.06.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ribeiro C, Borges J, Costa AMS, Gaspar VM, Bermudez VDZ, Mano JF. Preparation of Well-Dispersed Chitosan/Alginate Hollow Multilayered Microcapsules for Enhanced Cellular Internalization. Molecules 2018; 23:E625. [PMID: 29534439 PMCID: PMC6017778 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23030625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hollow multilayered capsules have shown massive potential for being used in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, in applications such as cellular internalization, intracellular trafficking, drug delivery, or tissue engineering. In particular, hollow microcapsules, developed by resorting to porous calcium carbonate sacrificial templates, natural-origin building blocks and the prominent Layer-by-Layer (LbL) technology, have attracted increasing attention owing to their key features. However, these microcapsules revealed a great tendency to aggregate, which represents a major hurdle when aiming for cellular internalization and intracellular therapeutics delivery. Herein, we report the preparation of well-dispersed polysaccharide-based hollow multilayered microcapsules by combining the LbL technique with an optimized purification process. Cationic chitosan (CHT) and anionic alginate (ALG) were chosen as the marine origin polysaccharides due to their biocompatibility and structural similarity to the extracellular matrices of living tissues. Moreover, the inexpensive and highly versatile LbL technology was used to fabricate core-shell microparticles and hollow multilayered microcapsules, with precise control over their composition and physicochemical properties, by repeating the alternate deposition of both materials. The microcapsules' synthesis procedure was optimized to extensively reduce their natural aggregation tendency, as shown by the morphological analysis monitored by advanced microscopy techniques. The well-dispersed microcapsules showed an enhanced uptake by fibroblasts, opening new perspectives for cellular internalization.
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- Carla Ribeiro
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
- Department of Chemistry and CQ-VR, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and CQ-VR, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Rodrigues AM, Canhão H, Marques A, Ambrósio C, Borges J, Coelho P, Costa L, Fernandes S, Gonçalves I, Gonçalves M, Guerra M, Marques ML, Pimenta S, Pinto P, Sequeira G, Simões E, Teixeira L, Vaz C, Vieira-Sousa E, Vieira R, Alvarenga F, Araújo F, Barcelos A, Barcelos F, Barros R, Bernardes M, Canas da Silva J, Cordeiro A, Costa M, Cunha-Miranda L, Cruz M, Duarte AC, Duarte C, Faustino A, Figueiredo G, Fonseca JE, Furtado C, Gomes J, Lopes C, Mourão AF, Oliveira M, Pimentel-Santos FM, Ribeiro A, Sampaio da Nóvoa T, Santiago M, Silva C, Silva-Dinis A, Sousa S, Tavares-Costa J, Terroso G, Vilar A, Branco JC, Tavares V, Romeu JC, da Silva J. Portuguese recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and management of primary osteoporosis - 2018 update. Acta Reumatol Port 2018; 43:10-31. [PMID: 29602163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advances in osteoporosis (OP)case definition, treatment options, optimal therapy duration and pharmacoeconomic evidence in the national context motivated the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (SPR) to update the Portuguese recommendations for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis published in 2007. METHODS SPR bone diseases' working group organized meetings involving 55 participants (rheumatologists, rheumatology fellows and one OP specialist nurse) to debate and develop the document. First, the working group selected 11 pertinent clinical questions for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in standard clinical practice. Then, each question was investigated through literature review and draft recommendations were built through consensus. When insufficient evidence was available, recommendations were based on experts' opinion and on good clinical practice. At two national meetings, the recommendations were discussed and updated. A draft of the recommendations full text was submitted to critical review among the working group and suggestions were incorporated. A final version was circulated among all Portuguese rheumatologists before publication and the level of agreement was anonymously assessed using an online survey. RESULTS The 2018 SPR recommendations provide comprehensive guidance on osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, fracture risk assessment, pharmacological treatment initiation, therapy options and duration of treatment, based on the best available evidence. They attained desirable agreement among Portuguese rheumatologists. As more evidence becomes available, periodic revisions will be performed. Target audience and patient population: The target audience for these guidelines includes all clinicians. The target patient population includes adult Portuguese people. Intended use: These recommendations provide general guidance for typical cases. They may not be appropriate in all situations - clinicians are encouraged to consider this information together with updated evidence and their best clinical judgment in individual cases.
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Ribeiro S, Radvar E, Shi Y, Borges J, Pirraco RP, Leonor IB, Mano JF, Reis RL, Mata Á, Azevedo HS. Nanostructured interfacial self-assembled peptide-polymer membranes for enhanced mineralization and cell adhesion. Nanoscale 2017; 9:13670-13682. [PMID: 28876352 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr03410e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Soft interfacial materials, such as self-assembled polymer membranes, are gaining increasing interest as biomaterials since they can provide selective barriers and/or controlled affinity interactions important to regulate cellular processes. Herein, we report the design and fabrication of multiscale structured membranes integrating selective molecular functionalities for potential applications in bone regeneration. The membranes were obtained by interfacial self-assembly of miscible aqueous solutions of hyaluronan and multi-domain peptides (MDPs) incorporating distinct biochemical motifs, including mineralizing (EE), integrin-binding (RGDS) and osteogenic (YGFGG) peptide sequences. Circular dichroism and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses of the MDPs revealed a predominant β-sheet conformation, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed the formation of fibre-like nanostructures with different lengths. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the membranes showed an anisotropic structure and surfaces with different nanotopographies, reflecting the morphological differences observed under TEM. All the membranes were able to promote the deposition of a calcium-phosphate mineral on their surface when incubated in a mineralizing solution. The ability of the MDPs, coated on coverslips or presented within the membranes, to support cell adhesion was investigated using primary adult periosteum-derived cells (PDCs) under serum-free conditions. Cells on the membranes lacking RGDS remained round, while in the presence of RGDS they appear to be more elongated and anchored to the membrane. These observations were confirmed by SEM analysis that showed cells attached to the membrane and exhibiting an extended morphology with close interactions with the membrane surface. We anticipate that these molecularly designed interfacial membranes can both provide relevant biochemical signals and structural biomimetic components for stem cell growth and differentiation and ultimately promote bone regeneration.
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- Sofia Ribeiro
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Sepriano A, Ramiro S, van der Heijde D, Ávila-Ribeiro P, Fonseca R, Borges J, Teixeira L, Carvalho PD, Cerqueira M, Neves J, Meirinhos T, Barcelos A, Sequeira G, Salvador MJ, Canas da Silva J, Santos H, Bernardes M, Vieira-Sousa E, Canhão H, Branco JC, Pimentel-Santos F, Landewé R. Effect of Comedication With Conventional Synthetic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs on Retention of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors in Patients With Spondyloarthritis: A Prospective Cohort Study. Arthritis Rheumatol 2017; 68:2671-2679. [PMID: 27273894 DOI: 10.1002/art.39772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether use of comedication with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) influences the retention of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA). METHODS Patients with SpA from the Rheumatic Diseases Portuguese Register who started treatment with their first TNFi between 2001 and 2014 were included in this study. Cox regression analysis was used to estimate the effect of comedication with csDMARDs on TNFi retention in 2 types of models: a model in which baseline (time-fixed) variables were included, and a second model incorporating time-varying variables, including sociodemographic features, measures of disease activity, measures of physical function, and cotreatment with other drugs (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and oral steroids). To control for possible confounding by indication, the effect of csDMARD comedication on TNFi retention was also tested after adjustment for the treatment propensity score. RESULTS In total, 954 patients were included in the study, of whom 289 (30.3%) discontinued treatment with their first TNFi after a median follow-up time of 2.5 years (range 0.08-13 years). Inefficacy was the most common reason for TNFi discontinuation (55.7% of patients). In the multivariable analyses, comedication with csDMARDs had no measurable effect on TNFi retention, neither in the baseline model (hazard ratio [HR] 0.83, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.59-1.16) nor during follow-up in the model adjusted for time-varying covariates (HR 1.07, 95% CI 0.68-1.68). The effect of csDMARD comedication remained nonsignificant after propensity score adjustment. CONCLUSION Comedication with csDMARDs does not prolong TNFi retention in patients with SpA in clinical practice, suggesting that there is no benefit conferred by the concomitant use of these drugs.
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- A Sepriano
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, and Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, and Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto Português de Reumatologia, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
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- Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
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- Hospital Infante D. Pedro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto Português de Reumatologia, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Lisbon Academic Medical Center and Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Lisbon Academic Medical Center and Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Hospital de Egas Moniz-CHLO, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Hospital de Egas Moniz-CHLO, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Atrium Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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Leite R, Macedo P, Borges J, Santos T. Depression across DSM and ICD editions: Psychiatric nosology's ‘Black Dog’. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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IntroductionThe diagnosis of depressive disorders has suffered important modifications throughout DSM and ICD editions. The history of those modifications is an important subject to fully understand the current diagnostic criteria and classification, with milestones often set not by scientific or theoretical data but rather by political decision and conflicting interests.ObjectiveThe authors propose a review of how the concept of major depression has evolved along the several DSM and ICD editions.MethodsThe results were obtained searching literature included on the platforms PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection.ResultsThe current diagnostic entity lacks validity and utility and that is an obstacle to both scientific research and clinical practice.ConclusionThe authors also discuss alternative models which may contribute to a paradigm shift more suitable to clinical reality and to provide a useful framework for all levels of research.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Costa-Almeida R, Gasperini L, Borges J, Babo PS, Rodrigues MT, Mano JF, Reis RL, Gomes ME. Microengineered Multicomponent Hydrogel Fibers: Combining Polyelectrolyte Complexation and Microfluidics. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 3:1322-1331. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Raquel Costa-Almeida
- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s
Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
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- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
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- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Research Group − Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark − Parque de Ciência
e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal
- ICVS/3B’s
- PT Government Associate Laboratory, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Mourão A, Ribeiro C, Borges J, Gonçalves M, Bernardes M, Fernandes S, Dezerto R, Laires P, Machado P, Eusébio M, Santos M, Canhão H. AB0297 Real-Life Effectiveness of Golimumab in Biologic-Naïve Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Data from reuma.pt, A Portuguese Registry. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.3653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sepriano A, Ramiro S, van der Heijde D, Άvila-Ribeiro P, Fonseca R, Borges J, Teixeira L, Carvalho P, Cerqueira M, Neves J, Meirinhos T, Barcelos A, Sequeira G, Salvador M, Canas da Silva J, Santos H, Bernardes M, Vieira-Sousa E, Canhão H, Branco J, Pimentel-Santos F, Landewé R. OP0112 Effect of Comedication with Conventional Synthetic Dmards on Tnf Inhibitors-Retention in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Prospective Cohort. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.1654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Fernandes S, Borges J, Silva C, Simões E, Micaelo M, Barcelos F, Madeira H, Vaz Patto J, Cunha Miranda L, Sousa M, Cortes S, Faustino A. THU0536 Remission and Re-Treatment of Patients with Paget's Disease of Bone Treated with Zolendronic Acid – A Single Center 10 Year Experience. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.6083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Borges J, Pereira A, Borges D, Cabral A, Martins M, Bento E, Macedo A. Regret Anticipation Failures Scale (RAFS): Validation of the Portuguese version. Eur Psychiatry 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
Abstract
IntroductionFailures in regret anticipation undermine regret avoidance, increasing regret frequency and ultimately the risk of regret-related problems. The Regret Anticipation Failures Scale (RAFS; Schmidt and Linden, 2011) was developed to evaluate interindividual differences in regret anticipation.ObjectiveTo investigate the psychometric properties of the RAFS Portuguese version.MethodsA community sample composed of 108 university students and 79 employees (78.1% females; mean age = 33.16 ± 13.175; range: 17–62) answered the Portuguese preliminary version of the RAFS. To study the temporal stability, 31 participants (83.9% females; mean age = 26.54 ± 18.761) answered the RAFS again after approximately 6 weeks.ResultsThe RAFS Cronbach alpha was “very good” (a = 0.81). All the items presented significant correlations with the total (excluding the item; > 0.20); only item 2 (Even when I’m stressed, I can foresee the regrets that certain behaviors could evoke in me) had the effect of lowering the internal consistency if deleted. The test-retest correlation coefficient was high, positive and significant (0.61; P < 0.001); there was not significant difference between test and re-test scores [14.26 ± 5.170 vs. 13.06 ± 4.761, t (30) = 1.532, P = 0.136]. Following Kaiser and Cattel Scree Plot criteria, only one factor was extracted, meaning that the scale is unidimensional.ConclusionsThe Portuguese version of RAFS has good reliability and construct validity. It could be very useful both in clinical and research contexts, namely in an ongoing project on the relationship between regret, personality and psychological distress.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Borges J, Caridade SG, Silva JM, Mano JF. Unraveling the Effect of the Hydration Level on the Molecular Mobility of Nanolayered Polymeric Systems. Macromol Rapid Commun 2015; 36:405-12. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201400568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2014] [Revised: 12/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- João Borges
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials; Biodegradables and Biomimetics; University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, S. Cláudio do Barco 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas Guimarães Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory; Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials; Biodegradables and Biomimetics; University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, S. Cláudio do Barco 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas Guimarães Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory; Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials; Biodegradables and Biomimetics; University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, S. Cláudio do Barco 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas Guimarães Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory; Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials; Biodegradables and Biomimetics; University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine; AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, S. Cláudio do Barco 4806-909 Caldas das Taipas Guimarães Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory; Braga/Guimarães Portugal
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