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Rajeev A, Yin L, Kalambate PK, Khabbaz MB, Trinh B, Kamkar M, Mekonnen TH, Tang S, Zhao B. Nano-enabled smart and functional materials toward human well-being and sustainable developments. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:352003. [PMID: 38768585 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad4dac] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
Abstract
Fabrication and operation on increasingly smaller dimensions have been highly integrated with the development of smart and functional materials, which are key to many technological innovations to meet economic and societal needs. Along with researchers worldwide, the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) has long realized the synergetic interplays between nanotechnology and functional materials and designated 'Smart & Functional Materials' as one of its four major research themes. Thus far, WIN researchers have utilized the properties of smart polymers, nanoparticles, and nanocomposites to develop active materials, membranes, films, adhesives, coatings, and devices with novel and improved properties and capabilities. In this review article, we aim to highlight some of the recent developments on the subject, including our own research and key research literature, in the context of the UN Sustainability development goals.
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- Ashna Rajeev
- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemistry, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Institute for Polymer Research, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemistry, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Institute for Polymer Research, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- University of Waterloo, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Mohammadi MA, Alizadeh AM, Mousavi M, Hashempour-Baltork F, Kooki S, Shadan MR, Hosseini SM, McClements DJ. Advances and applications of crosslinked electrospun biomacromolecular nanofibers. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132743. [PMID: 38821308 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132743] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Electrospinning is a technology for fabricating ultrafine fibers from natural or synthetic polymers that have novel or enhanced functional properties. These fibers have found applications in a diverse range of fields, including the food, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and chemical industries. However, the tendency for electrospun nanofibers to dissociate when exposed to certain environmental conditions limits many of their practical applications. The structural integrity and functional attributes of these nanofibers can be improved using physical and/or chemical crosslinking methods. This review article discusses the formation of polymeric nanofibers using electrospinning and then describes how different crosslinking methods can be used to enhance their mechanical, thermal, and biological attributes. Methods for optimizing the crosslinking reactions are discussed, including proper selection of crosslinker type and reaction conditions. Then, food, medical, and separation applications of crosslinked electrospun fibers are assessed, including in bone and skin tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, air filtration, water filtration, oil removal, food packaging, food preservation, and bioactive delivery. Finally, areas where future research are needed are highlighted, as well as possible future applications of crosslinked nanofibers.
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- Masoud Aman Mohammadi
- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, Iran Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Immunology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food Technology, Nutritional, and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Javadi P, Derakhshan MA, Asghari F, Kharrazi S, Faridi-Majidi R. Co-electrospun PCL-collagen nanofibers containing saffron-synthesized gold nanoparticles as an antioxidant wound dressing. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2023; 237:1318-1329. [PMID: 37921021 DOI: 10.1177/09544119231203773] [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] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Oxidant environment and inflammation are the leading cause of chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers. A dressing containing antioxidants would ensure accelerated wound healing. In this study, electrospun gold nanoparticle (GNP)-embedded nanofibers were developed. GNPs (about 7 nm) were synthesized using saffron extract as a reducing and capping agent (GNP-EXT). For comparison, nanoparticles of the same size were also synthesized using citrate (GNP-CIT). Nanoparticle colloids showed a zeta potential of -27 mV. FTIR confirmed the presence of the extract molecules on the nanoparticles. DPPH assay demonstrated the significant radical scavenging properties of the GNP-EXT. The effect of nanoparticles on the viability of NIH3T3 mouse fibroblast cells was evaluated with an MTT assay that showed no significant toxicity of nanoparticles even in the highest concentration of 250 ppm. Then poly (ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL)- Collagen nanofibers containing GNPs were electrospun. By using SEM, TEM, ATR-FTIR, and contact angle measurement, the nanofibers were characterized. Proper cell adhesion and spreading was observed on nanofibers by SEM and Alamar blue assay illustrated appropriate cyto-compatibility on the obtained nanofibers after 5 days of cell seeding. Wound healing assay also confirmed the cell supporting properties and biocompatibility. The results suggest that saffron-synthesized GNP-loaded nanofibers would be considered as potential wound dressings.
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- Parisa Javadi
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine (SATiM), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine (SATiM), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine (SATiM), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine (SATiM), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hogan KJ, Perez MR, Mikos AG. Extracellular matrix component-derived nanoparticles for drug delivery and tissue engineering. J Control Release 2023; 360:888-912. [PMID: 37482344 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.034] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) consists of a complex combination of proteins, proteoglycans, and other biomolecules. ECM-based materials have been demonstrated to have high biocompatibility and bioactivity, which may be harnessed for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Herein, nanoparticles incorporating ECM-based materials and their applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering are reviewed. Proteins such as gelatin, collagen, and fibrin as well as glycosaminoglycans including hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and heparin have been employed for cancer therapeutic delivery, gene delivery, and wound healing and regenerative medicine. Strategies for modifying and functionalizing these materials with synthetic and natural polymers or to enable stimuli-responsive degradation and drug release have increased the efficacy of these materials and nano-systems. The incorporation and modification of ECM-based materials may be used to drive drug targeting and increase tissue-specific cell differentiation more effectively.
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- Katie J Hogan
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA; Medical Scientist Training Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.
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Kučuk N, Primožič M, Knez Ž, Leitgeb M. Sustainable Biodegradable Biopolymer-Based Nanoparticles for Healthcare Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:3188. [PMID: 36834596 PMCID: PMC9964453 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Biopolymeric nanoparticles are gaining importance as nanocarriers for various biomedical applications, enabling long-term and controlled release at the target site. Since they are promising delivery systems for various therapeutic agents and offer advantageous properties such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and stability compared to various toxic metal nanoparticles, we decided to provide an overview on this topic. Therefore, the review focuses on the use of biopolymeric nanoparticles of animal, plant, algal, fungal, and bacterial origin as a sustainable material for potential use as drug delivery systems. A particular focus is on the encapsulation of many different therapeutic agents categorized as bioactive compounds, drugs, antibiotics, and other antimicrobial agents, extracts, and essential oils into protein- and polysaccharide-based nanocarriers. These show promising benefits for human health, especially for successful antimicrobial and anticancer activity. The review article, divided into protein-based and polysaccharide-based biopolymeric nanoparticles and further according to the origin of the biopolymer, enables the reader to select the appropriate biopolymeric nanoparticles more easily for the incorporation of the desired component. The latest research results from the last five years in the field of the successful production of biopolymeric nanoparticles loaded with various therapeutic agents for healthcare applications are included in this review.
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- Nika Kučuk
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Taborska Ulica 8, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova Ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Taborska Ulica 8, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Collagen Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems and Tissue Engineering. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112311369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The versatile natural polymer, collagen, has gained vast attention in biomedicine. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, weak antigenicity, biomimetics and well-known safety profile, it is widely used as a drug, protein and gene carrier, and as a scaffold matrix in tissue engineering. Nanoparticles develop favorable chemical and physical properties such as increased drug half-life, improved hydrophobic drug solubility and controlled and targeted drug release. Their reduced toxicity, controllable characteristics of scaffolds and stimuli-responsive behavior make them suitable in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Collagen associates and absorbs nanoparticles leading to significant impacts on their biological functioning in any biofluid. This review will discuss collagen nanoparticle preparation methods and their applications and developments in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering.
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Simeoni RB, Mogharbel BF, Francisco JC, Miyague NI, Irioda AC, Souza CMCO, Souza D, Stricker PEF, da Rosa NN, Souza CF, Franco CRC, Sierakowski MR, Abdelwaid E, Guarita-Souza LC, Carvalho KA. Beneficial Roles of Cellulose Patch-Mediated Cell Therapy in Myocardial Infarction: A Preclinical Study. Cells 2021; 10:424. [PMID: 33671407 PMCID: PMC7922134 DOI: 10.3390/cells10020424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Biological scaffolds have become an attractive approach for repairing the infarcted myocardium and have been shown to facilitate constructive remodeling in injured tissues. This study aimed to investigate the possible utilization of bacterial cellulose (BC) membrane patches containing cocultured cells to limit myocardial postinfarction pathology. Myocardial infarction (MI) was induced by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery in 45 Wistar rats, and patches with or without cells were attached to the hearts. After one week, the animals underwent echocardiography to assess for ejection fraction and left ventricular end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes. Following patch formation, the cocultured cells retained viability of >90% over 14 days in culture. The patch was applied to the myocardial surface of the infarcted area after staying 14 days in culture. Interestingly, the BC membrane without cellular treatment showed higher preservation of cardiac dimensions; however, we did not observe improvement in the left ventricular ejection fraction of this group compared to coculture-treated membranes. Our results demonstrated an important role for BC in supporting cells known to produce cardioprotective soluble factors and may thus provide effective future therapeutic outcomes for patients suffering from ischemic heart disease.
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- Rossana B. Simeoni
- Experimental Laboratory of Institute of Biological and Health Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Street Imaculada Conceição, 1155, 80215-901 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (R.B.S.); (J.C.F.); (N.I.M.); (L.C.G.-S.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Experimental Laboratory of Institute of Biological and Health Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Street Imaculada Conceição, 1155, 80215-901 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (R.B.S.); (J.C.F.); (N.I.M.); (L.C.G.-S.)
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- Experimental Laboratory of Institute of Biological and Health Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Street Imaculada Conceição, 1155, 80215-901 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (R.B.S.); (J.C.F.); (N.I.M.); (L.C.G.-S.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Avenue Cel. Francisco Heráclito dos Santos, 200, 81530-900 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (C.F.S.); (M.-R.S.)
- Chemistry Undergraduate Program, School of Education and Humanities of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Street Imaculada Conceição, 1155, 80215-901 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Department, Federal University of Paraná, Avenue Cel. Francisco Heráclito dos Santos, 100, 81530-900 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil;
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- Biopol, Chemistry Department, Federal University of Paraná, Avenue Cel. Francisco Heráclito dos Santos, 200, 81530-900 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (C.F.S.); (M.-R.S.)
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute, Northwestern University, 303 E. Chicago Ave., Tarry 14–725, Chicago, IL 60611, USA;
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- Experimental Laboratory of Institute of Biological and Health Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Street Imaculada Conceição, 1155, 80215-901 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (R.B.S.); (J.C.F.); (N.I.M.); (L.C.G.-S.)
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- Cell Therapy and Biotechnology in Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute & Pequeno Príncipe Faculties, Ave., Silva Jardim, 1632, 80240-020 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; (B.F.M.); (A.C.I.); (C.M.C.O.S.); (D.S.); (P.E.F.S.); (N.N.d.R.)
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