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Shaz N, Maran S, Genasan K, Choudhary R, Alias R, Swamiappan S, Kamarul T, Raghavendran HRB. Functionalization of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nano‑calcium sulphate and fucoidan 3D scaffold using human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells for bone tissue engineering application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128059. [PMID: 37989428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128059] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to functionalize a novel porous PLGA (Poly lactic-co-glycolic acid) composite scaffold in combination with nano‑calcium sulphate (nCS) and/or fucoidan (FU) to induce osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow stromal cells. The composite scaffolds (PLGA-nCS-FU, PLGA-nCS or PLGA-FU) were fabricated and subjected to characterization using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX). The biocompatibility and osteogenic induction potential of scaffolds on seeded human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hBMSCs) were studied using cell attachment and alamar blue cell viability and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin and osteogenic gene expression, respectively. The composition of different groups was reflected in FTIR, XRD and EDX. The SEM micrographs revealed a difference in the surface of the scaffold before and after FU addition. The confocal imaging and SEM micrographs confirmed the attachment of cells onto all three composite scaffolds. However, the AB assay indicated a significant increase (p < 0.05) in cell viability/proliferation seeded on PLGA-nCS-FU on day 21 and 28 as compared with other combinations. A 2-fold significant increase (p < 0.05) in ALP and OC secretion of seeded hBMSCs onto PLGA-nCS-FU was observed when compared with other combinations. A significant increase in RUNX2, OPN, COL-I and ALP genes were observed in the cells seeded on PLGA-nCS-FU on day 14 and 28 as compared with day 0. In conclusion, the incorporation of both Fucoidan and Nano‑calcium sulphate with PLGA showed a promising improvement in the osteogenic potential of hBMSCs. Therefore, PLGA-nCS-FU could be the ideal candidate for subsequent pre-clinical studies to develop a successful bone substitute to repair critical bone defects.
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- Norshazliza Shaz
- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. 16150 Sunway, Malaysia
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- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovations and Development Centre of RTU, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka St 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia; Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Kalku Street 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Innovative Design & Technology, University Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21030 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), University Sains Malaysia, Bertam, Kepala Batas, 13200, Penang, Malaysia
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- National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Biomaterials Laboratory, Faculty of Clinical Research, Central Research Facility, Porur, Chennai 116, India.
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Wai YZ, Pee XK, Lai YP, Alias R. Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty versus penetrating keratoplasty in bullous keratopathy: A 2-year analysis of graft survival and outcomes in a tertiary eye centre in Kuala Lumpur. Med J Malaysia 2023; 78:74-78. [PMID: 36715195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to compare the 2-year graft survival and outcomes of descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for the treatment of bullous keratopathy (BK) among multiethnic Malaysia populations treated at a Tertiary Eye Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of BK or Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED) patients who underwent DSEK or PK from 2015 to 2019 in Kuala Lumpur Hospital with a minimal post-operative follow-up of 2 years. Outcome measures included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), graft survival and complications. A total of 26 DSEK cases and 32 PK cases were included. RESULTS At 2 years, graft survival rates were quite similar in two groups (DSEK 80.8% vs PK 75%, p=0.765). The mean follow-up period was 35.2 months in DSEK and 31.4 months for PK (p=0.465). The cumulative survival rates were slightly higher in the DSEK group (DSEK 73.1% vs PK 53.1%, p=0.119), but the result was not statistically significant. Postoperative complications were associated with higher graft failure in both groups (p=0.019). DSEK group has better post-operative BCVA (LogMAR DSEK 0.42 vs PK 0.83, p=0.003). CONCLUSION Similar graft survival rates were observed with both corneal transplant techniques for 2 years among Malaysian patients with BK. Post-operative complications can cause a higher risk of graft failure. DSEK produced better post-operative BCVA compared to PK.
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- Y Z Wai
- Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Sarawak General Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Rizwan M, Basirun WJ, Razak BA, Alias R. Bioinspired ceramics for bone tissue applications. Ceramic Science and Engineering 2022:111-143. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-89956-7.00010-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Ismail A, Lani M, Zakeri H, Hasim N, Alias R, Mansor A. Synergistic of antimicrobial activities of lactic acid bacteria in fermented Tilapia nicoliticus incorporated with selected spices. Food Res 2021. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.5(3).534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Fermented tilapia (Tilapia nicoliticus) is one of the famous fermented food in Malaysia.
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) which well known as GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) are
present in most fermented foods and they are well-known non-pathogenic bacteria that
play an important role in everyday life. Apart from LAB, spices have also been used for
centuries across different regions of the world to improve aroma, flavour and food
preservative. This research was aimed to explore a potential natural food preservative
using LAB isolated from fermented Tilapia nicoliticus incorporated with various spices
(9% turmeric, 6% chilli and 9% black pepper) against foodborne pathogens. The isolation
of LAB in different media (MRS, MRS+CaCO3, M17 and Tomato Juice Agar) showed the
highest LAB count on day-9 and day-15 during the fermentation period in fermented
Tilapia incorporated with black pepper, turmeric and chilli. The highest antimicrobial
activity by LAB against Bacillus cereus was observed in fermented tilapia incorporated
with black pepper. On the other hand, fermented fish incorporated with chilli showed the
highest antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Higher antimicrobial activity was detected in
fermented Tilapia in the presence of LAB together with the spices, in comparison to the
presence of LAB alone, suggesting synergistic effects between LAB in fermented fish
with spices could enhance stronger antimicrobial activities against food pathogens and
therefore, served as a natural food preservative.
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Wan-Hamat H, Lani MN, Hamzah Y, Alias R, Hassan Z, Mahat NA. Survival of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in vacuumpacked keropok lekor: Food safety alert among SME keropok lekor producers. Trop Biomed 2020; 37:103-115. [PMID: 33612722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The microbiological quality of thirty ready-to-eat (RTE) keropok lekor (a sausage shape Malaysian fish product) was evaluated in comparison to microbiological guidelines for ready to eat foods. The two E. coli isolates were subjected to DNA sequencing, identified and tested for their resistance towards fifteen different antibiotics. The survival and growth of the isolated E. coli strains inoculated in keropok lekor at atmospheric air and vacuum packaging were also evaluated. Results revealed that four samples (13.33%) contained Enterobacteriaceae counts that exceeded the recommended allowable counts of 4.0 log10 CFU/g. Unsatisfactory level of coliforms (< 1.7 log10 CFU/g) was also observed in ten of the samples; two of which contained E. coli (2.1 ± 0.17 and 3.7 ± 0.02 log10 CFU/g), suggesting of poor hygiene and sanitation practices. While the 'Possible E10' E. coli strain was observably resistant towards Nalidixic acid (30µg) alone, B10 E. coli isolate was worryingly resistant towards Ampicillin (10µg), Ceftazidime (30µg), Ciprofloxacin (5µg), Ceftriaxone (30µg), Nalidixic acid (30µg) and Tetracycline (30µg). This study also revealed that the growth and survival of the 'Possible E10' and B10 E. coli strains were not significantly affected by vacuum packaging when stored at both 4°C and 28°C. Therefore, intervention programmes to alert and educate smallmedium enterprisers (SMEs) of keropok lekor producers on food safety as well as potential health risks that can be associated due to inappropriate handling procedures of such product, merits consideration.
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- H Wan-Hamat
- Food Safety and Quality Laboratory, Terengganu Health State Department, Kg. Bukit Tunggal, 21200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Halal International, Universiti Selangor, Jalan Zirkon A 7/A, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Enzyme Technology and Green Synthesis Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Centre of Research for Fiqh Forensics and Judiciary (CFORSJ), Islamic Science Institute, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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Harahap I, Shukri A, Jamaludin M, Nawawi N, Alias R, Zaharim A. The application of taḥawwul (transformation) process for determination of vinegar status in the Malaysia market. Food Res 2020. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.4(3).393] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Taḥawwul is a changing process of a form to another form thus could affect the status of a
particular ḥukm especially in vinegar products. Vinegar which produced before the
taḥawwul ṣaḥīḥ can be considered as low-quality vinegar and is classified as fasīd vinegar
(ḥarām) due to the presences of alcohol which is prohibited in Islam. Therefore, in this
study, twenty-five different types of vinegar in Malaysian market were tested using Gas
Chromatography attached with Flame Ionization Detector (HS-GC-FID) with Head Space
Analyzer (HS-10) and Gas Chromatography (GC) with time of flight mass spectrometry
(TOF-MS) to find out the contents of alcohol and acetic acids present in the said vinegar
products. The results showed that majority of the sample were ḥalāl. However, there were
two types of vinegar that were not considered ḥalāl because these products did not go
through a complete process of (taḥawwul ṣaḥīḥ).
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Rizwan M, Genasan K, Murali MR, Balaji Raghavendran HR, Alias R, Cheok YY, Wong WF, Mansor A, Hamdi M, Basirun WJ, Kamarul T. In vitro evaluation of novel low-pressure spark plasma sintered HA–BG composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. RSC Adv 2020; 10:23813-23828. [PMID: 35517330 PMCID: PMC9054734 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra04227g] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The low-pressure spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique is adopted to fabricate hydroxyapatite–bioglass (HA–BG) scaffolds while maintaining the physical properties of both components, including their bulk and relative density and hardness. However, prior to their orthopaedic and dental applications, these scaffolds must be validated via pre-clinical assessments. In the present study, scaffolds with different ratios of HA : BG, namely, 100 : 0 (HB 0 S), 90 : 10 (HB 10 S), 80 : 20 (HB 20 S) and 70 : 30 (HB 30 S) were fabricated. These scaffolds were characterized by investigating their physicochemical properties (X-ray diffraction (XRD) and surface wettability), bioactivity in a simulated body fluid (SBF) (field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and calcium dissolution), antimicrobial properties, biocompatibility and osteoinduction of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hBMSCs) and human monocyte immune cell response. The XRD and surface wettability results confirmed no formation of undesirable phases and the enhanced surface hydrophilicity of the scaffolds, respectively. The bioactivity in SBF indicated the formation of bone-like apatite on the surface of the scaffolds, corresponding to an increase in BG%, which was confirmed through FTIR spectra and the increasing trend of calcium release in SBF. The scaffolds showed inhibition properties against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs and Alamar Blue proliferation assay indicated the good attachment and significant proliferation, respectively, of hBMSCs on the scaffolds. Alizarin Red S staining confirmed that the scaffolds supported the mineralisation of hBMSCs. The osteogenic protein secretion (bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2), type-I collagen (COL1) and osterix (OSX)) was significant on the HB 30 S-seeded hBMSCs when compared with that of HB 0 S. The monocyte migration was significantly halted in response to HA–BG-conditioned media when compared with the positive control (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1: MCP-1). In conclusion, the HB 30 S composite scaffold has a greater potential to substitute bone grafts in orthopaedic and dental applications. HB 30 S composite scaffold inhibits Staphylococcus spp., supports the biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs and resists monocyte migration.![]()
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Alias R, Mahmoodian R, Genasan K, Vellasamy KM, Hamdi Abd Shukor M, Kamarul T. Mechanical, antibacterial, and biocompatibility mechanism of PVD grown silver-tantalum-oxide-based nanostructured thin film on stainless steel 316L for surgical applications. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2019; 107:110304. [PMID: 31761210 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Surgical site infection associated with surgical instruments has always been a factor in delaying post-operative recovery of patients. The evolution in surface modification of surgical instruments can be a potential choice to overcome the nosocomial infection mainly caused by bacterial populations such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. A study was, therefore, conducted characterising the morphology, hydrophobicity, adhesion strength, phase, Nano-hardness, surface chemistry, antimicrobial and biocompatibility of SS 316L steel deposited with a Nano-composite layer of Silver (Ag) and Tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) using physical vapour deposition magnetron sputtering. The adhesion strength of Ag/AgTa2O5 coating on SS 316L and treated at 250-850 °C of thermal treatment was evaluated using micro-scratch. The Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-400 °C was shown a 154% improvement in adhesion strength on SS 316L when compared with as-sputtered layer or Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-250, 550, 700 and 850 °C. The FESEM, XPS, and XRD indicated the segregation of Ag on the surface of SS 316L after the crystallization. Wettability and Nano-indentation tests demonstrated an increase in hydrophobicity (77.3 ± 0.3°) and Nano-hardness (1.12 ± 0.43 GPa) when compared with as-sputtered layer, after the 400 °C of thermal treatment. The antibacterial performance on Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-400 °C indicated a significant zone of inhibition to Staphylococcus aureus (A-axis: 16.33 ± 0.58 mm; B-axis: 25.67 ± 0.58 mm, p < 0.01) and Escherichia coli (A-axis: 16.33 ± 1.15 mm; B-axis: 26.00 ± 0.00 mm, p < 0.01) when compared with SS 316L or Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-700 °C, which showed no inhibition. The biocompatibility tests on Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-400 °C demonstrated an excellent in cell attachment, F-actin protein expression and proliferation/viability of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal on day 14 when compared with uncoated or Ag/Ag-Ta2O5-700 °C. This study shows that the Ag segregation process, hydrophobicity, adhesion strength, crystallization, and hardness progressively improved after the annealing up to 400 °C.
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- Rodianah Alias
- Department of Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Innovative Design & Technology, University Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21030, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Department of Research and Development, Azarin Kar Ind. Co., Industrial Park 1, Kerman, Iran.
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- Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Chancellery Office, The National University of Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing (AMMP), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Tissue Engineering Group (TEG), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lim IH, Alias R, Umapathy T, Samsudin A. Cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation (COMET) and penetrating keratoplasty in long-standing severe ocular surface injury. Med J Malaysia 2019; 74:433-435. [PMID: 31649222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ocular chemical injury is a true ophthalmic emergency requiring immediate medical intervention. Damages can be devastating and potentially resulting in blindness, corneal perforation and phthisis bulbi. We describe here a successful treatment outcome in a patient who sustained Roper-Hall Grade 4 injury to both eyes. Patient received medical therapy followed by serial ocular surgeries with eventual visual recovery in one eye from counting finger to 6/15 after a decade. In conclusion, after maximum medical therapy, a carefully planned serial surgeries of cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation (COMET) and PK has proven beneficial for this patient with advanced limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD).
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- I H Lim
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Unit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Unit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Unit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University of Malaya Medical Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Mustakim M, Sinawat S, Salleh S, Purwati E, Alias R, Syed Mohamad S, Mat Issa Z. Human milk as a potential source for isolation of probiotic lactic acid bacteria: a mini review. Food Res 2019. [DOI: 10.26656/fr.2017.4(2).307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Probiotics are living microorganism that can be employed as a new approach to promote
human health. These organisms are found to have attractive means for health due to their
probiotic properties particularly in generating antimicrobial activity. Lactobacillus spp. is
one of the main genera commonly used for probiotic purpose. Human milk is a potential
source of Lactobacillus spp. and one of the criteria that found beneficial is that it is of
human origin, which could be more reliable sources to be used in human. Lack of studies
on isolation of probiotic bacteria from human milk was reported and some probiotic
properties show a variation between strains from different regions and population.
Therefore, it is important to carry out the isolation of Lactobacillus spp. from a large
number of species in the genera to facilitate the finding of the most competent strain to be
incorporated as probiotic agent. Moreover, to ensure suitability and compatibility for
human use, the probiotic agent originated from human milk should not be an exception. In
addition, certain probiotics show a great correlation with prebiotic existed in human milk
to boost their function and may suggest an added value to be a suitable candidate as
probiotic. This review provides an overview of studies related to human milk as the
promising sources for isolation of probiotic microorganisms.
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Alias R, Mahmoodian R, Shukor MHA, Yew BS, Muhamad M. Enhancement of as-sputtered silver-tantalum oxide thin film coating on biomaterial stainless steel by surface thermal treatment. AIP Conference Proceedings 2018. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5030882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Rizwan M, Alias R, Zaidi UZ, Mahmoodian R, Hamdi M. Surface modification of valve metals using plasma electrolytic oxidation for antibacterial applications: A review. J Biomed Mater Res A 2017; 106:590-605. [PMID: 28975693 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 07/09/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is an advance technique to develop porous oxidation layer on light metals, primarily to enhance corrosion and wear resistance. The oxidation layer can also offer a wide variety of mechanical, biomedical, tribological, and antibacterial properties through the incorporation of several ions and particles. Due to the increasing need of antimicrobial surfaces for biomedical implants, antibacterial PEO coatings have been developed through the incorporation of antibacterial agents. Metallic nanoparticles that have been employed most widely as antibacterial agents are reported to demonstrate serious health and environmental threats. To overcome the current limitations of these coatings, there is a significant need to develop antibacterial surfaces that are not harmful for patient's health and environment. Attention of the readers has been directed to utilize bioactive glasses as antibacterial agents for PEO coatings. Bioactive glasses are well known for their excellent bioactivity, biocompatibility, and antibacterial character. PEO coatings incorporated with bioactive glasses can provide environment-friendly antimicrobial surfaces with exceptional bioactivity, biocompatibility, and osseointegration. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part A: 106A: 590-605, 2018.
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- Muhammad Rizwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Department of Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA), Kuala Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Department of Research and Development, Azarin Kar Ind. Co., Industrial Park 1, Kerman, 7635168361, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.,Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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Abd-Alhameed R, Khalil K, Mustafa J, Excell P, Alias R. SAR and radiation performance of balanced and unbalanced mobile antennas using a hybrid computational electromagnetics formulation. IEE Proceedings - Science, Measurement and Technology 2004; 151:440-444. [DOI: 10.1049/ip-smt:20040855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Norazah A, Koh YT, Ghani Kamel A, Alias R, Lim VK. Mupirocin resistance among Malaysian isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2001; 17:411-4. [PMID: 11337230 DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(01)00314-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Four hundred methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains (MRSA) from different geographical areas in Malaysia were tested for mupirocin susceptibility using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) determination. The majority of these strains (98.75%) were susceptible to mupirocin with MICs of < or = 4 mg/l. Fifty-percent of these strains had MICs of 0.125 mg/l or less while 90% of the strains had MICs of 1 mg/l or less. Mupirocin resistance was detected in five strains (1.25%) and one of these (0.25%) had an MIC of 64 mg/l and the other four strains (1%), high-level resistance with MICs > 512 mg/l. Even though the rate of mupirocin resistance in MRSA is still low in Malaysia, its presence calls for a strict policy on mupirocin usage in Malaysian hospitals.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Norazah
- Division of Bacteriology, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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