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Xin Y, Quan L, Zhang H, Ao Q. Emerging Polymer-Based Nanosystem Strategies in the Delivery of Antifungal Drugs. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1866. [PMID: 37514052 PMCID: PMC10386574 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Nanosystems-based antifungal agents have emerged as an effective strategy to address issues related to drug resistance, drug release, and toxicity. Among the diverse materials employed for antifungal drug delivery, polymers, including polysaccharides, proteins, and polyesters, have gained significant attention due to their versatility. Considering the complex nature of fungal infections and their varying sites, it is crucial for researchers to carefully select appropriate polymers based on specific scenarios when designing antifungal agent delivery nanosystems. This review provides an overview of the various types of nanoparticles used in antifungal drug delivery systems, with a particular emphasis on the types of polymers used. The review focuses on the application of drug delivery systems and the release behavior of these systems. Furthermore, the review summarizes the critical physical properties and relevant information utilized in antifungal polymer nanomedicine delivery systems and briefly discusses the application prospects of these systems.
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- Yuan Xin
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial & Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device & National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Fernandes M, González-Ballesteros N, da Costa A, Machado R, Gomes AC, Rodríguez-Argüelles MC. Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized with Cystoseira algae extracts. J Biol Inorg Chem 2023; 28:439-450. [PMID: 37083842 PMCID: PMC10149473 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-023-01999-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance is an ever-growing global concern to public health with no clear or immediate solution. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have long been proposed as efficient agents to fight the growing number of antibiotic-resistant strains. However, the synthesis of these particles is often linked to high costs and the use of toxic, hazardous chemicals, with environmental and health impact. In this study, we successfully produced AgNPs by green synthesis with the aid of the extract of two brown algae-Cystoseira baccata (CB) and Cystoseira tamariscifolia (CT)-and characterized their physico-chemical properties. The NPs produced in both cases (Ag@CB and Ag@CT) present similar sizes, with mean diameters of around 22 nm. The antioxidant activity of the extracts and the NPs was evaluated, with the extracts showing important antioxidant activity. The bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties of both Ag@CB and Ag@CT were tested and compared with gold NPs produced in the same algae extracts as previously reported. AgNPs demonstrated the strongest bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties, at concentrations as low as 2.16 µg/mL against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Finally, the capacity of these samples to prevent the formation of biofilms characteristic of infections with a poorer outcome was assessed, obtaining similar results. This work points towards an alternative for the treatment of bacterial infections, even biofilm-inducing, with the possibility of minimizing the risk of drug resistance, albeit the necessary caution implied using metallic NPs.
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- Mário Fernandes
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA)/Aquatic Research Network (ARNET) Associate Laboratory, Department of Biology, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA)/Aquatic Research Network (ARNET) Associate Laboratory, Department of Biology, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA)/Aquatic Research Network (ARNET) Associate Laboratory, Department of Biology, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA)/Aquatic Research Network (ARNET) Associate Laboratory, Department of Biology, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
- Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability (IB-S), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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Regueiro U, López-López M, Varela-Fernández R, Otero-Espinar FJ, Lema I. Biomedical Applications of Lactoferrin on the Ocular Surface. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030865. [PMID: 36986726 PMCID: PMC10052036 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Lactoferrin (LF) is a first-line defense protein with a pleiotropic functional pattern that includes anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumoral properties. Remarkably, this iron-binding glycoprotein promotes iron retention, restricting free radical production and avoiding oxidative damage and inflammation. On the ocular surface, LF is released from corneal epithelial cells and lacrimal glands, representing a significant percentage of the total tear fluid proteins. Due to its multifunctionality, the availability of LF may be limited in several ocular disorders. Consequently, to reinforce the action of this highly beneficial glycoprotein on the ocular surface, LF has been proposed for the treatment of different conditions such as dry eye, keratoconus, conjunctivitis, and viral or bacterial ocular infections, among others. In this review, we outline the structure and the biological functions of LF, its relevant role at the ocular surface, its implication in LF-related ocular surface disorders, and its potential for biomedical applications.
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- Uxía Regueiro
- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Institute of Materials (iMATUS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.O.-E.); (I.L.)
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- Corneal Neurodegeneration Group (RENOIR), Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory (LINC), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Galician Institute of Ophthalmology (INGO), Conxo Provincial Hospital, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.O.-E.); (I.L.)
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Shabanloo R, Akbari S, Mirsalehi M. Hybrid electrospun scaffolds based on polylactic acid/ PAMAM dendrimer/gemini surfactant for enhancement of synergistic antibacterial ability for biomedical application. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35487203 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac6bd7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hybrid electrospun scaffolds based on poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) / poly (amidoamine) (PAMAM-G2) dendrimer / gemini surfactant were fabricated for the enhancement of synergistic antibacterial activities. The second generation of poly (amidoamine) (PAMAM-G2) and cationic gemini surfactant were utilized to functionalize the optimum electrospun scaffolds. The gelatination process was utilized to improve the wettability of PLLA scaffolds to extend cell attachment and cell proliferation. PLLA nanofibrous scaffolds were characterized by energy dispersion X-ray (EDX), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, mechanical properties, water contact angle, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, zeta potential and antibacterial assessment. In vitro cell biocompatibility was evaluated by MTT assay and morphology of PC-12 cells cultured on hybrid nanofibrous scaffolds and gelatinized ones. The results indicated that the optimum scaffolds could successfully modify the characteristics of PLLA scaffolds leading to much more appropriate physical and chemical properties. In addition, gelatinized nanofibrous scaffolds reveal more wettability enhancing cell attachment and proliferation. Furthermore, using poly (amidoamine) (PAMAM-G2) and gemini surfactant reveals synergetic antibacterial activity due to the competition between both cationic groups of PAMAM and gemini surfactant. Finally, improved cell adhesion and cell viability on modified scaffolds were confirmed. These favorable properties give a chance for these scaffolds to be used in a wide variety of biomedical applications.
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- Rasool Shabanloo
- Textile engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 350, Hafez Ave, Valiasr Square, Tehran, Iran 1591634311, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, No. 350, Hafez Ave, Valiasr Square, Tehran, Iran 1591634311, Tehran, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences Shahid Hemmat Highway Tehran 14496-14535, IRAN, Tehran, Tehran, 1449614535, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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Gomes D, da Costa A, Pereira AM, Casal M, Machado R. Biocomposites of Silk-Elastin and Essential Oil from Mentha piperita Display Antibacterial Activity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:6568-6578. [PMID: 35252653 PMCID: PMC8892480 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In this study, novel antimicrobial biocomposite films comprising a genetically engineered silk-elastin protein polymer (SELP) and essential oil from Mentha piperita (MPEO) have been fabricated and tested for the antibacterial performance. SELP/MPEO biocomposite films were prepared by solvent casting using water as the solvent and aqueous emulsions of MPEO at different concentrations. Emulsions of MPEO were investigated, showing that the mixing method, relative amount of surfactant, and the presence of SELP influence particle size and homogeneity. The aqueous emulsions of SELP/MPEO were characterized by a population of particles between 100 and 300 nm, depending on the MPEO concentration. The emulsified oil droplets at the highest concentration showed to be homogeneously distributed into the SELP matrix and demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of the biocomposite films was retained after a period of storage for 7 days at 4 °C. The formulation of composites comprising natural active fillers and recombinant protein polymers opens opportunities to develop new green, functional biocomposite materials, paving the way for a new generation of multifunctional materials.
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- Diana
S. Gomes
- CBMA
(Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S
(Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CBMA
(Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S
(Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CBMA
(Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S
(Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CBMA
(Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S
(Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CBMA
(Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- IB-S
(Institute of Science and Innovation for Sustainability), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Martínez SR, Palacios YB, Heredia DA, Aiassa V, Bartolilla A, Durantini AM. Self-Sterilizing 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid Surfaces Coated with a BODIPY Photosensitizer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:11597-11608. [PMID: 33651583 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Herein, we report the use of polylactic acid coated with a halogenated BODIPY photosensitizer (PS) as a novel self-sterilizing, low-cost, and eco-friendly material activated with visible light. In this article, polymeric surfaces were 3D-printed and treated with the PS using three simple methodologies: spin coating, aerosolization, and brush dispersion. Our studies showed that the polymeric matrix remains unaffected upon addition of the PS, as observed by dynamic mechanical analysis, Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and fluorescence microscopy. Furthermore, the photophysical and photodynamic properties of the dye remained intact after being adsorbed on the polymer. This photoactive material can be reused and was successfully inactivating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in planktonic media for at least three inactivation cycles after short-time light exposure. A real-time experiment using a fluorescence microscope showed how bacteria anchored to the antimicrobial surface were inactivated within 30 min using visible light and low energy. Moreover, the material effectively eradicated these two bacterial strains on the first stage of biofilm formation, as elucidated by SEM. Unlike other antimicrobial approaches that implement a dissolved PS or non-sustainable materials, we offer an accessible green and economic alternative to acquire self-sterilizing surfaces with any desired shape.
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- Sol R Martínez
- IITEMA-CONICET, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta Nac. 36 Km 601, X5804BYA Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- IDAS-CONICET, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta Nac. 36 Km 601, X5804BYA Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- IDAS-CONICET, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta Nac. 36 Km 601, X5804BYA Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- UNITEFA-CONICET, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Haya de la Torre y Medina Allende, X5000HUA Córdoba, Argentina
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- UNITEFA-CONICET, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Haya de la Torre y Medina Allende, X5000HUA Córdoba, Argentina
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- IDAS-CONICET, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta Nac. 36 Km 601, X5804BYA Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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Rascón-Cruz Q, Espinoza-Sánchez EA, Siqueiros-Cendón TS, Nakamura-Bencomo SI, Arévalo-Gallegos S, Iglesias-Figueroa BF. Lactoferrin: A Glycoprotein Involved in Immunomodulation, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Processes. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26010205. [PMID: 33401580 PMCID: PMC7795860 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Lactoferrin is an iron binding glycoprotein with multiple roles in the body. Its participation in apoptotic processes in cancer cells, its ability to modulate various reactions of the immune system, and its activity against a broad spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms, including respiratory viruses, have made it a protein of broad interest in pharmaceutical and food research and industry. In this review, we have focused on describing the most important functions of lactoferrin and the possible mechanisms of action that lead to its function.
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Akhmetova A, Heinz A. Electrospinning Proteins for Wound Healing Purposes: Opportunities and Challenges. Pharmaceutics 2020; 13:E4. [PMID: 33374930 PMCID: PMC7821923 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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With the growth of the aging population worldwide, chronic wounds represent an increasing burden to healthcare systems. Wound healing is complex and not only affected by the patient's physiological conditions, but also by bacterial infections and inflammation, which delay wound closure and re-epithelialization. In recent years, there has been a growing interest for electrospun polymeric wound dressings with fiber diameters in the nano- and micrometer range. Such wound dressings display a number of properties, which support and accelerate wound healing. For instance, they provide physical and mechanical protection, exhibit a high surface area, allow gas exchange, are cytocompatible and biodegradable, resemble the structure of the native extracellular matrix, and deliver antibacterial agents locally into the wound. This review paper gives an overview on cytocompatible and biodegradable fibrous wound dressings obtained by electrospinning proteins and peptides of animal and plant origin in recent years. Focus is placed on the requirements for the fabrication of such drug delivery systems by electrospinning as well as their wound healing properties and therapeutic potential. Moreover, the incorporation of antimicrobial agents into the fibers or their attachment onto the fiber surface as well as their antimicrobial activity are discussed.
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- LEO Foundation Center for Cutaneous Drug Delivery, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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Ning Y, Shen W, Ao F. Application of blocking and immobilization of electrospun fiber in the biomedical field. RSC Adv 2020; 10:37246-37265. [PMID: 35521229 PMCID: PMC9057162 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra06865a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The fiber obtained by electrospinning technology is a kind of biomaterial with excellent properties, which not only has a unique micro-nanostructure that gives it a large specific surface area and porosity, but also has satisfactory biocompatibility and degradability (if the spinning material used is a degradable polymer). These biomaterials provide a suitable place for cell attachment and proliferation, and can also achieve immobilization. On the other hand, its large porosity and three-dimensional spatial structure show unique blocking properties in drug delivery applications in order to achieve the purpose of slow release or even controlled release. The immobilization effect or blocking effect of these materials is mainly reflected in the hollow or core-shell structure. The purpose of this paper is to understand the application of the electrospun fiber based on biodegradable polymers (aliphatic polyesters) in the biomedical field, especially the immobilization or blocking effect of the electrospun fiber membrane on cells, drugs or enzymes. This paper focuses on the performance of these materials in tissue engineering, wound dressing, drug delivery system, and enzyme immobilization technology. Finally, based on the existing research basis of the electrospun fiber in the biomedical field, a potential research direction in the future is put forward, and few suggestions are also given for the technical problems that urgently need to be solved.
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- Yuanlan Ning
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an 710021 PR China +86-187-2925-6877 +86-187-1726-7199
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an 710021 PR China +86-187-2925-6877 +86-187-1726-7199
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Xi'an 710021 PR China +86-187-2925-6877 +86-187-1726-7199
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Peer P, Sedlaříková J, Janalíková M, Kučerová L, Pleva P. Novel Polyvinyl Butyral/Monoacylglycerol Nanofibrous Membrane with Antifouling Activity. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13173662. [PMID: 32825117 PMCID: PMC7504434 DOI: 10.3390/ma13173662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Monoacylglycerols (MAGs) have proven of great interest to the foodstuffs industry due to the promising antibacterial activity they show for controlling microbial contamination. Prior to this paper, this antibacterial agent had not been incorporated in a nanofibrous membrane. This study details convenient fabrication of nanofibrous membranes based on polyvinyl butyral (PVB) containing various concentrations of monocaprin (MAG 10) by an electrospinning process. Increasing the concentration of MAG 10 caused differences to appear in the shape of the nanofibers, in addition to which the level of wettability was heightened. Besides exhibiting antibacterial properties, the functional membranes demonstrated especially good antifouling activity. The novel and efficient nanofibrous membranes described have the potential to find eventual application in medical or environmental fields.
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- Petra Peer
- Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Pod Patankou 5/30, 16672 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Fat, Surfactant and Cosmetics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 275 Vavreckova, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Environmental Protection Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 275 Vavreckova, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Fat, Surfactant and Cosmetics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 275 Vavreckova, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Environmental Protection Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 275 Vavreckova, 76001 Zlin, Czech Republic; (M.J.); (P.P.)
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Padrão J, Ribeiro S, Lanceros-Méndez S, Rodrigues LR, Dourado F. Effect of bacterial nanocellulose binding on the bactericidal activity of bovine lactoferrin. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04372. [PMID: 32671266 PMCID: PMC7341357 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Bovine lactoferrin (bLF) has been extensively described as a wide spectrum antimicrobial protein. bLF bactericidal activity has been mainly attributed to two different mechanisms: environmental iron depletion and cell membrane destabilization. Due to its antimicrobial properties, bLF has been included in the formulation nutraceutical food products and edible active packages. This work comprises the experimental evidence of the requirement of bLF unrestricted mobility ("free bLF") to effectively perform its bactericidal action. To assess the unrestricted and restricted bLF activity, a nontoxic matrix of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) was used as carrier, and as an anchoring scaffold, respectively. Therefore, BNC was functionalized with bLF through two different methodologies: (i) bLF was embedded within the three-dimensional structure of BNC and; (ii) bLF was covalently bounded to the nanofibrils of BNC. bLF efficiency was tested against two bacteria isolated from clinical specimens, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. bLF concentration after covalent binding to BNC was two-fold higher in comparison to the embedding method. Nevertheless, only the embedded bLF exhibited a significant bactericidal activity, due to bLF ability to permeate the BNC matrix and execute its bactericidal action.
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- Jorge Padrão
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre/Department of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre/Department of Physics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.,BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain.,IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Rajak BL, Kumar R, Gogoi M, Patra S. Antimicrobial Activity of Nanomaterials. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-29207-2_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Türker E, Yildiz ÜH, Arslan Yildiz A. Biomimetic hybrid scaffold consisting of co-electrospun collagen and PLLCL for 3D cell culture. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 139:1054-1062. [PMID: 31404597 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Electrospun collagen is commonly used as a scaffold in tissue engineering applications since it mimics the content and morphology of native extracellular matrix (ECM) well. This report describes "toxic solvent free" fabrication of electrospun hybrid scaffold consisting of Collagen (Col) and Poly(l-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLLCL) for three-dimensional (3D) cell culture. Biomimetic hybrid scaffold was fabricated via co-spinning approach where simultaneous electrospinning of PLLCL and Collagen was mediated by polymer sacrificing agent Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Acidified aqueous solution of PVP was used to solubilize collagen without using toxic solvents for electrospinning, and then PVP was readily removed by rinsing in water. Mechanical characterizations, protein adsorption, as well as biodegradation analysis have been conducted to investigate feasibility of biomimetic hybrid scaffold for 3D cell culture applications. Electrospun biomimetic hybrid scaffold, which has 3D-network structure with 300-450 nm fiber diameters, was found to be maximizing cell adhesion through assisting NIH 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells. 3D cell culture studies confirmed that presence of collagen in biomimetic hybrid scaffold have created a major impact on cell proliferation compared to conventional 2D systems on long-term, also cell viability increased with the increasing amount of collagen.
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- Esra Türker
- Department of Bioengineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (IzTech), 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Izmir Institute of Technology (IzTech), 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (IzTech), 35430 Izmir, Turkey.
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Liu P, Fu K, Zeng X, Chen N, Wen X. Fabrication and Characterization of Composite Meshes Loaded with Antimicrobial Peptides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:24609-24617. [PMID: 31199612 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b07246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Biomaterials-centered infection or implant-associated infection plays critical roles in all areas of medicine with implantable devices. The widespread over use of antibiotics has caused severe bacterial resistance and even super bugs. Therefore, the development of anti-infection implantable devices with non-antibiotic-based new antimicrobial agents is indeed a priority for all of us. In this study, antimicrobial composite meshes were fabricated with broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). Macroporous polypropylene meshes with poly-caprolactone electrospun nanosheets were utilized as a substrate to load AMPs and gellan gum presented as a media to gel with AMPs. Different amounts of AMPs were loaded onto gellan gum to determine the appropriate dose. The surface morphologies, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy spectra, in vitro release profiles, mechanical performances, in vitro antimicrobial properties, and cytocompatibility of composite scaffolds were evaluated. Results showed that AMPs were loaded into the meshes successfully, the in vitro release of AMPs in phosphate-buffered saline was prolonged, and less than 60% peptides were released in 10 days. The mechanical properties of composite meshes were also within the scope of several commercial surgical meshes. Composite meshes with the AMP loading amount of over 3 mg/cm2 showed inhibition against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria effectively, while they presented no toxicity to mammalian cells even at a loading amount of 10 mg/cm2. These results demonstrate a new simple and practicable method to offer antimicrobial properties to medical devices for hernia repair.
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- Pengbi Liu
- College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
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- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
- Department of Stomatology , The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou , Henan 450052 , P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
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- College of Textiles , Donghua University , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia 23284 , United States
- Beijing Ditan Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing 100015 , P. R. China
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Liu P, Chen N, Jiang J, Wen X. Preparation and in Vitro Evaluation of New Composite Mesh Functionalized with Cationic Antimicrobial Peptide. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12101676. [PMID: 31126063 PMCID: PMC6566986 DOI: 10.3390/ma12101676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Infection caused by bacteria in hernia repair site is a severe complication, and patients have to undergo a second surgery to remove the infected prosthesis. In this study, we developed a composite biological safe mesh with antibacterial activity. The composite mesh is composed of large pore polypropylene (PP) mesh, poly-caprolactone (PCL) and antimicrobial peptide (PEP-1), which we synthesized in our lab. Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was utilized to analyze the functional groups. The surface morphology, in vitro release characters, mechanical properties, antibacterial activities, and in vitro cytotoxicity of modified mesh were evaluated. Results showed that PEP-1 was loaded in fibers successfully and could diffuse from nanofibers to inhibit bacteria (E. coli) growth. However, the modified mesh did not show inhibition to S. aureus. The mechanical properties of fabricated mesh showed no difference with two commercial surgical meshes. What is more, modified mesh was proved to be nontoxic to human dermal fibroblasts, indicating that this method to fabricate meshes with antibacterial activity is feasible and provides a new strategy for the development of surgical meshes.
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- Pengbi Liu
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA.
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, School of Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA.
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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Zhao LS, Cai YH. Investigating the Physical Properties of Poly(L-lactic acid) Modified Using an Aromatics Succinic Dihydrazide Derivative. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x18070088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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