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Marques PAC, Guerra NB, Dos Santos LS, Mussagy CU, Pegorin Brasil GS, Burd BS, Su Y, da Silva Sasaki JC, Scontri M, de Lima Lopes Filho PE, Silva GR, Miranda MCR, Ferreira ES, Primo FL, Fernandes MA, Crotti AEM, He S, Forster S, Ma C, de Barros NR, de Mendonça RJ, Jucaud V, Li B, Herculano RD, Floriano JF. Natural rubber latex-based biomaterials for drug delivery and regenerative medicine: Trends and directions. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131666. [PMID: 38636755 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
Abstract
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) has shown to be a promising biomaterial for use as a drug delivery system to release various bioactive compounds. It is cost-effective, easy to handle, biocompatible, and exhibits pro-angiogenic and pro-healing properties for both soft and hard tissues. NRL releases compounds following burst and sustained release kinetics, exhibiting first-order release kinetics. Moreover, its pore density can be adjusted for tailored kinetics profiles. In addition, biotechnological applications of NRL in amblyopia, smart mattresses, and neovaginoplasty have demonstrated success. This comprehensive review explores NRL's diverse applications in biotechnology and biomedicine, addressing challenges in translating research into clinical practice. Organized into eight sections, the review emphasizes NRL's potential in wound healing, drug delivery, and metallic nanoparticle synthesis. It also addresses the challenges in enhancing NRL's physical properties and discusses its interactions with the human immune system. Furthermore, examines NRL's potential in creating wearable medical devices and biosensors for neurological disorders. To fully explore NRL's potential in addressing important medical conditions, we emphasize throughout this review the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration. In conclusion, this review advances our understanding of NRL's role in biomedical and biotechnological applications, offering insights into its diverse applications and promising opportunities for future development.
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- Paulo Augusto Chagas Marques
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 3900 Bandeirantes Avenue, 14.040-901 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómicas y de los Alimentos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Post-Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Post-Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Post-Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Minas Gerais, s/n São Luiz Gonzaga Street, 35577-010 Formiga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Rua Prof. Artur Riedel, 275, 09972-270 Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Department of Physics, s/n Transnordestina Highway, 44036-900 Feira de Santana, BA, Brazil
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- Bionanomaterials and Bioengineering Group, Department of Biotechnology and Bioprocesses Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Bionanomaterials and Bioengineering Group, Department of Biotechnology and Bioprocesses Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, 14800-903, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters at Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 3900 Bandeirantes Avenue, 14.040-901 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA; Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), California State University, Northridge, CA 91324, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA; Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), California State University, Northridge, CA 91324, USA
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- Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11507 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA; Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM (ARCS), California State University, Northridge, CA 91324, USA.
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- School of Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 17033-360 Bauru, SP, Brazil; Bioengineering & Biomaterials Group, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ London, UK.
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Taddei P, Di Foggia M, Zamparini F, Prati C, Gandolfi MG. Guttapercha Improves In Vitro Bioactivity and Dentin Remineralization Ability of a Bioglass Containing Polydimethylsiloxane-Based Root Canal Sealer. Molecules 2023; 28:7088. [PMID: 37894568 PMCID: PMC10609493 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Guttapercha (GP, trans-1,4-polyisoprene) is the most used tooth root filling material, and it must be used with an appropriate cement (typically a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based sealer) to ensure an adequate canal obturation. This study aimed to assess the bioactivity and dentin remineralization ability of a bioglass containing PDMS commercial endodontic sealer, BG-PDMS (GuttaFlow Bioseal), and to evaluate the possible influence of a GP cone (Roeko GP point) on the mineralization process. To this end, BG-PDMS disks were aged alone or in the presence of a GP cone in Hank's Balanced Salt Solution (28 d, 37 °C). Dentin remineralization experiments were carried out under the same conditions. Micro-Raman and IR analyses demonstrated that BG-PDMS is bioactive, thanks to the formation of a silica-rich layer with nucleation sites for B-type carbonated apatite deposition. This phase was thicker when BG-PDMS was aged in the presence of GP. The two materials influenced each other because GP, which alone did not show any bioactivity, nucleated a calcium phosphate phase under these conditions. Analogously, dentin remineralization experiments showed that BG-PDMS is able to remineralize dentin, especially in the presence of GP. Under the experimental conditions, GP acted as a templating agent for calcium phosphate deposition.
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- Paola Taddei
- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- Endodontic Clinical Section, Unit of Odontostomatological Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via San Vitale 59, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Endodontic Clinical Section, Unit of Odontostomatological Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via San Vitale 59, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (F.Z.); (C.P.)
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Oral Pathology, Unit of Odontostomatological Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Via San Vitale 59, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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Guerra NB, Sant'Ana Pegorin G, Boratto MH, de Barros NR, de Oliveira Graeff CF, Herculano RD. Biomedical applications of natural rubber latex from the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 126:112126. [PMID: 34082943 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The past decades have witnessed tremendous progress in biomaterials in terms of functionalities and applications. To realize various functions such as tissue engineering, tissue repair, and controlled release of therapeutics, a biocompatible and biologically active material is often needed. However, it is a difficult task to find either synthetic or natural materials suitable for in vivo applications. Nature has provided us with the natural rubber latex from the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, a natural polymer that is biocompatible and has been proved as inducing tissue repair by enhancing the vasculogenesis process, guiding and recruiting cells responsible for osteogenesis, and acting as a solid matrix for controlled drug release. It would be extremely useful if medical devices can be fabricated with materials that have these biological properties. Recently, various types of natural rubber latex-based biomedical devices have been developed to enhance tissue repair by taking advantage of its biological properties. Most of them were used to enhance tissue repair in chronic wounds and critical bone defects. Others were used to design drug release systems to locally release therapeutics in a sustained and controlled manner. Here, we summarize recent progress made in these areas. Specifically, we compare various applications and their performance metrics. We also discuss critical problems with the use of natural rubber latex in biomedical applications and highlight future opportunities for biomedical devices produced either with pre-treated natural rubber latex or with proteins purified from the natural rubber latex.
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- Nayrim Brizuela Guerra
- Area of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, BR
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Km01 Araraquara-Jaú Road, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Sciences, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), 11570 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Km01 Araraquara-Jaú Road, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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do Nascimento RM, Schmitt JF, Sarig U, Rodrigues JEFS, Pecharromán C, Ramos AP, Ciancaglini P, Faita FL, Rahouadj R, Hernandes AC, Bechtold IH. Surface Wettability of a Natural Rubber Composite under Stretching: A Model to Predict Cell Survival. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:4639-4646. [PMID: 33826341 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We report the stress-strain effect of a stretchable natural rubber (NR)-calcium phosphate composite on the surface wettability (SW) using an innovative approach coupling a uniaxial tensile micromachine, goniometer, and microscope. In situ contact angle measurements in real time were performed during mechanical tension. Our results show that SW is guided by the stress-strain relationship with two different characteristics, depending on the static or dynamic experiments. The results evidenced the limits of the classical theory of wetting. Furthermore, based on the mechanically tunable SW of the system associated with the cytocompatibility of the NR composite, we have modeled such a system for application as a cell support. From the experimental surface energy value, our proposed 3D modeling numerical simulation predicted a window of opportunities for cell-NR survival under mechanical stimuli. The presented data and the thermodynamics-based theoretical approach enable not only accurate correlation of SW with mechanical properties of the NR composite but also provide huge potential for future cell supportability in view of tissue engineering.
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- Rodney Marcelo do Nascimento
- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), Sao Carlos 13566-590, Brazil
- Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures, de Mécanique des Matériaux et du Vivant, LEM3 UMR CNRS 7239, University of Lorraine Nancy- Metz, Nancy 57070, France
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- Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures, de Mécanique des Matériaux et du Vivant, LEM3 UMR CNRS 7239, University of Lorraine Nancy- Metz, Nancy 57070, France
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- Biotechnology & Food Engineering Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000 Israel
- Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou 515063, China
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, CSIC, Cantoblanco, E-28049 Madrid, Spain
- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, ESRF, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, CSIC, Cantoblanco, E-28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeiro Preto 14040-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeiro Preto 14040-900, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Instituto de Física (UFRGS), 91501970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratoire d'Etude des Microstructures, de Mécanique des Matériaux et du Vivant, LEM3 UMR CNRS 7239, University of Lorraine Nancy- Metz, Nancy 57070, France
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
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