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Sedaghat S, Krishnakumar A, Selvamani V, Barnard JP, Nejati S, Wang H, Detwiler DA, Seleem MN, Rahimi R. Laser-assisted surface alloying of titanium with silver to enhance antibacterial and bone-cell mineralization properties of orthopedic implants. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:4489-4501. [PMID: 38644661 PMCID: PMC11078329 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02481d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
Abstract
Orthopedic device-related infection (ODRI) poses a significant threat to patients with titanium-based implants. The challenge lies in developing antibacterial surfaces that preserve the bulk mechanical properties of titanium implants while exhibiting characteristics similar to bone tissue. In response, we present a two-step approach: silver nanoparticle (AgNP) coating followed by selective laser-assisted surface alloying on commonly used titanium alumina vanadium (TiAl6V4) implant surfaces. This process imparts antibacterial properties without compromising the bulk mechanical characteristics of the titanium alloy. Systematic optimization of laser beam power (8-40 W) resulted in an optimized surface (32 W) with uniform TiAg alloy formation. This surface displayed a distinctive hierarchical mesoporous textured surface, featuring cauliflower-like nanostructures measuring between 5-10 nm uniformly covering spatial line periods of 25 μm while demonstrating homogenous elemental distribution of silver throughout the laser processed surface. The optimized laser processed surface exhibited prolonged superhydrophilicity (40 days) and antibacterial efficacy (12 days) against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Additionally, there was a significant twofold increase in bone mineralization compared to the pristine Ti6Al4V surface (p < 0.05). Rockwell hardness tests confirmed minimal (<1%) change in bulk mechanical properties compared to the pristine surface. This innovative laser-assisted approach, with its precisely tailored surface morphology, holds promise for providing enduring antibacterial and osteointegration properties, rendering it an optimal choice for modifying load-bearing implant devices without altering material bulk characteristics.
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- Sotoudeh Sedaghat
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Nanovis, West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Kadian S, Gopalakrishnan S, Selvamani V, Khan S, Meyer T, Thomas R, Rana MM, Irazoqui PP, Verma MS, Rahimi R. Smart Capsule for Targeted Detection of Inflammation Levels Inside the GI Tract. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2024; 71:1565-1576. [PMID: 38096093 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2023.3343337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Effective management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is contingent upon frequent monitoring of inflammation levels at targeted locations within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This is crucial for assessing disease progression and detecting potential relapses. To address this need, a novel single-use capsule technology has been devised that enables region-specific inflammation measurement, thereby facilitating repeatable monitoring within the GI tract. The capsule integrates a pH-responsive coating for location-specific activation, a chemiluminescent paper-based myeloperoxidase (MPO) sensor for inflammation detection, and a miniaturized photodetector, complemented by embedded electronics for real-time wireless data transmission. Demonstrating linear sensitivity within the physiological MPO concentration range, the sensor is capable of effectively identifying inflammation risk in the GI fluid. Luminescence emitted by the sensor, proportional to MPO concentration, is converted into an electrical signal by the photodetector, generating a quantifiable energy output with a sensitivity of 6.14 µJ/U.ml-1. The capsule was also tested with GI fluids collected from pig models simulating various inflammation states. Despite the physiological complexities, the capsule consistently activated in the intended region and accurately detected MPO levels with less than a 5% variation between readings in GI fluid and a PBS solution. This study heralds a significant step towards minimally invasive, in situ GI inflammation monitoring, potentially revolutionizing personalized IBD management and patient-specific therapeutic strategies.
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Rehan M, Al-Bahadly I, Thomas DG, Young W, Cheng LK, Avci E. Smart capsules for sensing and sampling the gut: status, challenges and prospects. Gut 2023; 73:186-202. [PMID: 37734912 PMCID: PMC10715516 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-329614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Smart capsules are developing at a tremendous pace with a promise to become effective clinical tools for the diagnosis and monitoring of gut health. This field emerged in the early 2000s with a successful translation of an endoscopic capsule from laboratory prototype to a commercially viable clinical device. Recently, this field has accelerated and expanded into various domains beyond imaging, including the measurement of gut physiological parameters such as temperature, pH, pressure and gas sensing, and the development of sampling devices for better insight into gut health. In this review, the status of smart capsules for sensing gut parameters is presented to provide a broad picture of these state-of-the-art devices while focusing on the technical and clinical challenges the devices need to overcome to realise their value in clinical settings. Smart capsules are developed to perform sensing operations throughout the length of the gut to better understand the body's response under various conditions. Furthermore, the prospects of such sensing devices are discussed that might help readers, especially health practitioners, to adapt to this inevitable transformation in healthcare. As a compliment to gut sensing smart capsules, significant amount of effort has been put into the development of robotic capsules to collect tissue biopsy and gut microbiota samples to perform in-depth analysis after capsule retrieval which will be a game changer for gut health diagnosis, and this advancement is also covered in this review. The expansion of smart capsules to robotic capsules for gut microbiota collection has opened new avenues for research with a great promise to revolutionise human health diagnosis, monitoring and intervention.
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- Muhammad Rehan
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- AgResearch Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington, New Zealand
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Lawal SA, Voisin A, Olof H, Bording-Jorgensen M, Armstrong H. Diversity of the microbiota communities found in the various regions of the intestinal tract in healthy individuals and inflammatory bowel diseases. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1242242. [PMID: 38022505 PMCID: PMC10654633 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1242242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The severe and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, are characterized by persistent inflammation and gut damage. There is an increasing recognition that the gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in IBD development and progression. However, studies of the complete microbiota composition (bacteria, fungi, viruses) from precise locations within the gut remain limited. In particular, studies have focused primarily on the bacteriome, with available methods limiting evaluation of the mycobiome (fungi) and virome (virus). Furthermore, while the different segments of the small and large intestine display different functions (e.g., digestion, absorption, fermentation) and varying microenvironment features (e.g., pH, metabolites), little is known about the biogeography of the microbiota in different segments of the intestinal tract or how this differs in IBD. Here, we highlight evidence of the differing microbiota communities of the intestinal sub-organs in healthy and IBD, along with method summaries to improve future studies.
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- Samuel Adefisoye Lawal
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- IBD Clinical and Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- IBD Clinical and Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- IBD Clinical and Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Immunology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- IBD Clinical and Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Immunology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Mundaca-Uribe R, Askarinam N, Fang RH, Zhang L, Wang J. Towards multifunctional robotic pills. Nat Biomed Eng 2023:10.1038/s41551-023-01090-6. [PMID: 37723325 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01090-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Robotic pills leverage the advantages of oral pharmaceutical formulations-in particular, convenient encapsulation, high loading capacity, ease of manufacturing and high patient compliance-as well as the multifunctionality, increasing miniaturization and sophistication of microrobotic systems. In this Perspective, we provide an overview of major innovations in the development of robotic pills-specifically, oral pills embedded with robotic capabilities based on microneedles, microinjectors, microstirrers or microrockets-summarize current progress and applicational gaps of the technology, and discuss its prospects. We argue that the integration of multiple microrobotic functions within oral delivery systems alongside accurate control of the release characteristics of their payload provides a basis for realizing sophisticated multifunctional robotic pills that operate as closed-loop systems.
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- Rodolfo Mundaca-Uribe
- Department of Nanoengineering and Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering and Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering and Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering and Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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- Department of Nanoengineering and Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Gopalakrishnan S, Thomas R, Sedaghat S, Krishnakumar A, Khan S, Meyer T, Ajieren H, Nejati S, Wang J, Verma MS, Irazoqui P, Rahimi R. Smart capsule for monitoring inflammation profile throughout the gastrointestinal tract. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS: X 2023; 14:100380. [PMID: 37799507 PMCID: PMC10552446 DOI: 10.1016/j.biosx.2023.100380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become alarmingly prevalent in the last two decades affecting 6.8 million people worldwide with a starkly high relapse rate of 40% within 1 year of remission. Existing visual endoscopy techniques rely on subjective assessment of images that are error-prone and insufficient indicators of early-stage IBD, rendering them unsuitable for frequent and quantitative monitoring of gastrointestinal health necessary for detecting regular relapses in IBD patients. To address these limitations, we have implemented a miniaturized smart capsule (2.2 cm × 11 mm) that allows monitoring reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels as a biomarker of inflammation for quantitative and frequent profiling of inflammatory lesions throughout the gastrointestinal tract. The capsule is composed of a pH and oxidation reduction potential (ORP) sensor to track the capsule's location and ROS levels throughout the gastrointestinal tract, respectively, and an optimized electronic interface for wireless sensing and data communication. The designed sensors provided a linear and stable performance within the physiologically relevant range of the GI tract (pH: 1-8 and ORP: -500 to +500 mV). Additionally, systematic design optimization of the wireless interface electronics offered an efficient sampling rate of 10 ms for long-running measurements up to 48 h for a complete evaluation of the entire gastrointestinal tract. As a proof-of-concept, the capsule the capsule's performance in detecting inflammation risks was validated by conducting tests on in vitro cell culture conditions, simulating healthy and inflamed gut-like environments. The capsule presented here achieves a new milestone in addressing the emerging need for smart ingestible electronics for better diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases.
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- Sarath Gopalakrishnan
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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Roth A, Krishnakumar A, McCain RR, Maruthamuthu MK, McIntosh M, Chen YX, Cox AD, Hopf Jannasch AS, Nguyen J, Seleem MN, Rahimi R. Biocompatibility and Safety Assessment of Combined Topical Ozone and Antibiotics for Treatment of Infected Wounds. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023. [PMID: 37235768 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Wound infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly the Gram-negative strains, pose a substantial health risk for patients with limited treatment options. Recently topical administration of gaseous ozone and its combination with antibiotics through portable systems has been demonstrated to be a promising approach to eradicate commonly found Gram-negative strains of bacteria in wound infections. However, despite the significant impact of ozone in treating the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections, uncontrolled and high concentrations of ozone can cause damage to the surrounding tissue. Hence, before such treatments could advance into clinical usage, it is paramount to identify appropriate levels of topical ozone that are effective in treating bacterial infections and safe for use in topical administration. To address this concern, we have conducted a series of in vivo studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a portable and wearable adjunct ozone and antibiotic wound therapy system. The concurrent ozone and antibiotics are applied through a wound interfaced gas permeable dressing coated with water-soluble nanofibers containing vancomycin and linezolid (traditionally used to treat Gram-positive infections) and connected to a portable ozone delivery system. The bactericidal properties of the combination therapy were evaluated on an ex vivo wound model infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common Gram-negative strain of bacteria found in many skin infections with high resistance to a wide range of currently available antibiotics. The results indicated that the optimized combination delivery of ozone (4 mg h-1) and topical antibiotic (200 μg cm-2) provided complete bacteria eradication after 6 h of treatment while having minimum cytotoxicity to human fibroblast cells. Furthermore, in vivo local and systemic toxicity studies (e.g., skin monitoring, skin histopathology, and blood analysis) on pig models showed no signs of adverse effects of ozone and antibiotic combination therapy even after 5 days of continuous administration. The confirmed efficacy and biosafety profile of the adjunct ozone and antibiotic therapy places it as a strong candidate for treating wound infection with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and further pursuing human clinical trials.
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- Alexander Roth
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Physics and Engineering Department, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana 46989, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Center for Comparative Translational Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Center for Comparative Translational Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Purdue Translational Pharmacology CTSI Core Facility, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Straker MA, Levy JA, Stine JM, Borbash V, Beardslee LA, Ghodssi R. Freestanding region-responsive bilayer for functional packaging of ingestible devices. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:61. [PMID: 37206701 PMCID: PMC10188515 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00536-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
Ingestible capsules have the potential to become an attractive alternative to traditional means of treating and detecting gastrointestinal (GI) disease. As device complexity increases, so too does the demand for more effective capsule packaging technologies to elegantly target specific GI locations. While pH-responsive coatings have been traditionally used for the passive targeting of specific GI regions, their application is limited due to the geometric restrictions imposed by standard coating methods. Dip, pan, and spray coating methods only enable the protection of microscale unsupported openings against the harsh GI environment. However, some emerging technologies have millimeter-scale components for performing functions such as sensing and drug delivery. To this end, we present the freestanding region-responsive bilayer (FRRB), a packaging technology for ingestible capsules that can be readily applied for various functional ingestible capsule components. The bilayer is composed of rigid polyethylene glycol (PEG) under a flexible pH-responsive Eudragit® FL 30 D 55, which protects the contents of the capsule until it arrives in the targeted intestinal environment. The FRRB can be fabricated in a multitude of shapes that facilitate various functional packaging mechanisms, some of which are demonstrated here. In this paper, we characterize and validate the use of this technology in a simulated intestinal environment, confirming that the FRRB can be tuned for small intestinal release. We also show a case example where the FRRB is used to protect and expose a thermomechanical actuator for targeted drug delivery.
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- Michael A. Straker
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
- Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20850 USA
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- Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20850 USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
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- Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20850 USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
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- Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
- Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740 USA
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20850 USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 USA
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Nejati S, Wang J, Sedaghat S, Balog NK, Long AM, Rivera UH, Kasi V, Park K, Johnson JS, Verma MS, Rahimi R. Smart capsule for targeted proximal colon microbiome sampling. Acta Biomater 2022; 154:83-96. [PMID: 36162763 PMCID: PMC9986838 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, particularly the colon region, holds a highly diverse microbial community that plays an important role in the metabolism, physiology, nutrition, and immune function of the host body. Accumulating evidence has revealed that alteration in these microbial communities is the pivotal step in developing various metabolic diseases, including obesity, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer. However, there is still a lack of clear understanding of the interrelationship between microbiota and diet as well as the effectiveness of chemoprevention strategies, including pre and probiotic agents in modifying the colonic microbiota and preventing digestive diseases. Existing methods for assessing these microbiota-diet interactions are often based on samples collected from the feces or endoscopy techniques which are incapable of providing information on spatial variations of the gut microbiota or are considered invasive procedures. To address this need, here we have developed an electronic-free smart capsule that enables site-specific sampling of the gut microbiome within the proximal colon region of the GI tract. The 3D printed device houses a superabsorbent hydrogel bonded onto a flexible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) disk that serves as a milieu to collect the fluid in the gut lumen and its microbiome by rapid swelling and providing the necessary mechanical actuation to close the capsule after the sampling is completed. The targeted colonic sampling is achieved by coating the sampling aperture on the capsule with a double-layer pH-sensitive enteric coating, which delays fluid in the lumen from entering the capsule until it reaches the proximal colon of the GI tract. To identify the appropriate pH-responsive double-layer coating and processing condition, a series of systematic dissolution characterizations in different pH conditions that mimicked the GI tract was conducted. The effective targeted microbial sampling performance and preservation of the smart capsule with the optimized design were validated using both realistic in vitro GI tract models with mixed bacteria cultures and in vivo with pigs as an animal model. The results from 16s rRNA and WideSeq analysis in both in vitro and in vivo studies showed that the bacterial population sampled within the retrieved capsule closely matched the bacterial population within the targeted sampling region (proximal colon). Herein, it is envisioned that such smart sampling capsule technology will provide new avenues for gastroenterological research and clinical applications, including diet-host-microbiome relationships, focused on human GI function and health. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The colonic microbiota plays a major role in the etiology of numerous diseases. Extensive efforts have been conducted to monitor the gut microbiome using sequencing technologies based on samples collected from feces or mucosal biopsies that are typically obtained by colonoscopy. Despite the simplicity of fecal sampling procedures, they are incapable of preserving spatial and temporal information about the bacteria through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In contrast, colonoscopy is an invasive and impractical approach to frequently assess the effect of dietary and therapeutic intake on the microbiome and their impact on the health of the patient. Here, we developed a non-invasive capsule that enables targeted sampling from the ascending colon, thereby providing crucial information for disease prediction and monitoring.
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- Sina Nejati
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- USDA-ARS Livestock Behavior Research Unit, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- USDA-ARS Livestock Behavior Research Unit, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States; Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States.
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Rehan M, Yeo AG, Yousuf MU, Avci E. Anchoring Mechanism for Capsule Endoscope: Mechanical Design, Fabrication and Experimental Evaluation. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:2045. [PMID: 36557344 PMCID: PMC9782074 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Capsule endoscopes are widely used to diagnose gut-related problems, but they are passive in nature and cannot actively move inside the gut. This paper details the design process and development of an anchoring mechanism and actuation system to hold a capsule in place within the small intestine. The design centres around the mechanical structure of the anchor that makes use of compliant Sarrus linkage legs, which extend to make contact with the intestine, holding the capsule in place. Three variants with 2 legs, 3 legs and 4 legs of the anchoring mechanism were tested using a shape memory alloy spring actuator (5 mm × ϕ 3.4 mm). The experiments determine that all the variants can anchor at the target site and resist peristaltic forces of 346 mN. The proposed design is well suited for an intestine with a diameter of 19 mm. The proposed design allows the capsule endoscopes to anchor at the target site for a better and more thorough examination of the targeted region. The proposed anchoring mechanism has the potential to become a vital apparatus for clinicians to use with capsule endoscopes in the future.
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- Muhammad Rehan
- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
- Electronic Engineering Department, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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Waimin J, Gopalakrishnan S, Heredia-Rivera U, Kerr NA, Nejati S, Gallina NLF, Bhunia AK, Rahimi R. Low-Cost Nonreversible Electronic-Free Wireless pH Sensor for Spoilage Detection in Packaged Meat Products. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45752-45764. [PMID: 36173396 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Contamination of meat with pathogenic microorganisms can cause severe illnesses and food waste, which has significant negative impacts on both general health and the economy. In many cases, the expiration date is not a good indicator of meat freshness as there is a high risk of contamination during handling throughout the supply chain. Many biomarkers, including color, odor, pH, temperature, and volatile compounds, are used to determine spoilage. Among these, pH presents a simple and effective biomarker directly linked to the overgrowth of bacteria and degradation of the meat tissue. Low-cost methods for wireless pH monitoring are crucial in detecting spoilage on a large commercial scale. Existing technologies are often limited to short-range detection, with the use of batteries and different electronic components that increases both the manufacturing complexity and cost of the final device. To address these shortcomings, we have developed a cost-effective wireless pH sensor, which uses passive resonant frequency (RF) sensing, combined with a pH-responsive polymer that can be placed within packaged meat products and provide a remote assessment of the risk of microbial spoilage throughout the supply chain. The sensor tag consists of a sensing resonator coated with a pH-sensitive material and a passivated reference resonator operating in a differential frequency configuration. Upon exposure to elevated pH levels >6.8, the coating on the sensing resonator dissolves, which in turn results in a distinct change in the resonant frequency with respect to the reference resonator. Systematic theoretical and experimental results at different pH levels demonstrated that a 20% shift in resonant frequency demarcates the point for spoilage detection. As a proof of concept, the performance of the sensor in remotely detecting the risk of food spoilage was validated in packaged poultry over 10 days. The sensor fabrication process takes advantage of recent developments in the scalable manufacturing of flexible, low-cost devices, including selective laser etching of metalized plastic films and doctor-blade coating of stimuli-responsive polymer films. Furthermore, the biocompatibility of all the materials used in the sensor was confirmed with human intestinal cells (HCT-8 cells).
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- Jose Waimin
- School of Material Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Material Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Material Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Material Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Molecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Molecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Purdue Institute of Inflammation Immunology and Infectious Disease, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- School of Material Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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A biodegradable chipless sensor for wireless subsoil health monitoring. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8011. [PMID: 35568779 PMCID: PMC9107491 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12162-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Precision Agriculture (PA) is an integral component of the contemporary agricultural revolution that focuses on enhancing food productivity in proportion to the increasing global population while minimizing resource waste. While the recent advancements in PA, such as the integration of IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, have significantly improved the surveillance of field conditions to achieve high yields, the presence of batteries and electronic chips makes them expensive and non-biodegradable. To address these limitations, for the first time, we have developed a fully Degradable Intelligent Radio Transmitting Sensor (DIRTS) that allows remote sensing of subsoil volumetric water using drone-assisted wireless monitoring. The device consists of a simple miniaturized resonating antenna encapsulated in a biodegradable polymer material such that the resonant frequency of the device is dependent on the dielectric properties of the soil surrounding the encapsulated structure. The simple structure of DIRTS enables scalable additive manufacturing processes using cost-effective, biodegradable materials to fabricate them in a miniaturized size, thereby facilitating their automated distribution in the soil. As a proof-of-concept, we present the use of DIRTS in lab and field conditions where the sensors demonstrate the capability to detect volumetric water content within the range of 3.7-23.5% with a minimum sensitivity of 9.07 MHz/%. Remote sensing of DIRTS can be achieved from an elevation of 40 cm using drones to provide comparable performance to lab measurements. A systematic biodegradation study reveals that DIRTS can provide stable readings within the expected duration of 1 year with less than 4% change in sensitivity before signs of degradation. DIRTS provides a new steppingstone toward advancing precision agriculture while minimizing the environmental footprint.
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