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Majeed F, Razzaq A, Rehmat S, Azhar I, Mohyuddin A, Rizvi NB. Enhanced dye sequestration with natural polysaccharides-based hydrogels: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 330:121820. [PMID: 38368085 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121820] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Due to the expansion of industrial activities, the concentration of dyes in water has been increasing. The dire need to remove these pollutants from water has been heavily discussed. This study focuses on the reproducible and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment and dye annihilation challenges. Adsorption has been rated the most practical way of the several decolorization procedures due to its minimal initial investment, convenient utility, and high-performance caliber. Hydrogels, which are three-dimensional polymer networks, are notable because of their potential to regenerate, biodegrade, absorb bulky amounts of water, respond to stimuli, and have unique morphologies. Natural polysaccharide hydrogels are chosen over synthetic ones because they are robust, bioresorbable, non-toxic, and cheaply accessible. This study has covered six biopolymers, including chitosan, cellulose, pectin, sodium alginate, guar gum, and starch, consisting of their chemical architecture, origins, characteristics, and uses. The next part describes these polysaccharide-based hydrogels, including their manufacturing techniques, chemical alterations, and adsorption effectiveness. It is deeply evaluated how size and shape affect the adsorption rate, which has not been addressed in any prior research. To assist the readers in identifying areas for further research in this subject, limitations of these hydrogels and future views are provided in the conclusion.
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- Fiza Majeed
- Department of Chemistry, University of Narowal, Narowal 51600, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Narowal, Narowal 51600, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Narowal, Narowal 51600, Pakistan; School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Center for Chemical Biology and Omics Analysis, College of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Emerson University Multan, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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Cecen B, Hassan S, Li X, Zhang YS. Smart Biomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Current Advances and Possible Future Directions. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2200550. [PMID: 37728061 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200550] [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: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Smart biomaterials with the capacity to alter their properties in response to an outside stimulus or from within the environment around them have picked up significant attention in the biomedical community. This is primarily due to the interest in their biomedical applications that may be anticipated from them in a considerable number of dynamic structures and devices. Shape-memory materials are some of these materials that have been exclusively used for these applications. They exhibit unique structural reconfiguration features they adapt as per the provided environmental conditions and can be designed for their enhanced biocompatibility. Numerous research initiatives have focused on these smart biocompatible materials over the last few decades to enhance their biomedical applications. Shape-memory materials play a significant role in this regard to meet new surgical and medical devices' requirements for special features and utility cases. Because of the favorable design variety, different biomedical shape-memory materials can be developed by modifying their chemical and physical behaviors to accommodate the desired requirements. In this review, recent advances and characteristics of smart biomaterials for biomedical applications are described. The authors also discuss about their clinical translations in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and medical devices.
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- Berivan Cecen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 08028, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 08028, USA
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- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center (AMCC), Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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Akbari A, Emamzadeh R, Nazari M, Brandstetter T, Rühe J. Enhancing protein delivery for tissue regeneration: Development of AGR2-loaded hydrogels with controlled release properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:128846. [PMID: 38141714 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128846] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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The growth factor Anterior Gradient 2 (AGR2) has been shown to have an effective role in tissue regeneration, but remained largely unexplored in localized tissue engineering applications. Alginate beads have been proven as safe carriers for protein encapsulation, but they suffer from fragility and uncontrolled protein release. For such alginate systems, little is known about how changes in concentrations and ion-crosslinking affect protein release and accumulation in 3-D matrices. To address these questions, an engineered interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) has been used to synthesize a novel hybrid system consisting of AGR2 loaded beads composed of calcium-crosslinked sodium alginate (SA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). These beads are embedded in films consisting of SA and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), using a simple ion gelation technique. We assess protein release kinetics and accumulation within the hybrid system by varying polymer concentrations and cross-linking parameters. The IPN hybrid system maintains controlled release over two weeks, without an initial burst period. Through this approach efficicnt delivery of AGR2 is achieved which in turn effectively mediates cell migration and proliferation, resulting in excellent cell viability and complete wound closure. The described release system opens new perspectives in tissue engineering.
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- Atefeh Akbari
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 103, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanobiotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 103, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg, Georges-Köhler-Allee 103, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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Lee S, Lee WS, Enomoto T, Akimoto AM, Yoshida R. Anisotropically self-oscillating gels by spatially patterned interpenetrating polymer network. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:796-803. [PMID: 38168689 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01237a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Here we introduce sub-millimeter self-oscillating gels that undergo the Belousov-Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction and can anisotropically oscillate like cardiomyocytes. The anisotropically self-oscillating gels in this study were realized by spatially patterning an acrylic acid-based interpenetrating network (AA-IPN). We found that the patterned AA-IPN regions, locally introduced at both ends of the gels through UV photolithography, can constrain the horizontal gel shape deformation during the BZ reaction. In other words, the two AA-IPN regions could act as a physical barrier to prevent isotropic deformation. Furthermore, we controlled the anisotropic deformation behavior during the BZ reaction by varying the concentration of acrylic acid used in the patterning process of the AA-IPN. As a result, a specific directional deformation behavior (66% horizontal/vertical amplitude ratio) was fulfilled, similar to that of cardiomyocytes. Our study can provide a promising insight to fabricating robust gel systems for cardiomyocyte modeling or designing novel autonomous microscale soft actuators.
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- Suwen Lee
- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan.
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Zheng H, Li M, Wu L, Liu W, Liu Y, Gao J, Lu Z. Progress in the application of hydrogels in immunotherapy of gastrointestinal tumors. Drug Deliv 2023; 30:2161670. [PMID: 36587630 PMCID: PMC9809389 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2161670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal tumors are the most common cancers with the highest morbidity and mortality worldwide. Surgery accompanied by chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy remains the first option for gastrointestinal tumors. However, poor specificity for tumor cells of these postoperative treatments often leads to severe side effects and poor prognosis. Tumor immunotherapy, including checkpoint blockade and tumor vaccines, has developed rapidly in recent years, showing good curative effects and minimal side effects in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend tumor immunotherapy as part of the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. However, the heterogeneity of tumor cells, complicacy of the tumor microenvironment and poor tumor immunogenicity hamper the effectiveness of tumor immunotherapy. Hydrogels, defined as three-dimensional, hydrophilic, and water-insoluble polymeric networks, could significantly improve the overall response rate of immunotherapy due to their superior drug loading efficacy, controlled release and drug codelivery ability. In this article, we briefly describe the research progress made in recent years on hydrogel delivery systems in immunotherapy for gastrointestinal tumors and discuss the potential future application prospects and challenges to provide a reference for the clinical application of hydrogels in tumor immunotherapy.
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- Hao Zheng
- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Jiangsu, China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China,Jie Gao Changhai Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China,CONTACT Zhengmao Lu Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
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Huang C, Shao N, Huang Y, Chen J, Wang D, Hu G, Zhang H, Luo L, Xiao Z. Overcoming challenges in the delivery of STING agonists for cancer immunotherapy: A comprehensive review of strategies and future perspectives. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100839. [PMID: 38024837 PMCID: PMC10630661 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) agonists have emerged as promising agents in the field of cancer immunotherapy, owing to their excellent capacity to activate the innate immune response and combat tumor-induced immunosuppression. This review provides a comprehensive exploration of the strategies employed to develop effective formulations for STING agonists, with particular emphasis on versatile nano-delivery systems. The recent advancements in delivery systems based on lipids, natural/synthetic polymers, and proteins for STING agonists are summarized. The preparation methodologies of nanoprecipitation, self-assembly, and hydrogel, along with their advantages and disadvantages, are also discussed. Furthermore, the challenges and opportunities in developing next-generation STING agonist delivery systems are elaborated. This review aims to serve as a reference for researchers in designing novel and effective STING agonist delivery systems for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Cuiqing Huang
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Ultrasound, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Radiology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Interventional Vascular Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Dongguan, 523560, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical Translation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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Siafaka PI, Özcan Bülbül E, Okur ME, Karantas ID, Üstündağ Okur N. The Application of Nanogels as Efficient Drug Delivery Platforms for Dermal/Transdermal Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:753. [PMID: 37754434 PMCID: PMC10529964 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The delivery of active molecules via the skin seems to be an efficient technology, given the various disadvantages of oral drug administration. Skin, which is the largest human organ of the body, has the important role of acting as a barrier for pathogens and other molecules including drugs; in fact, it serves as a primary defense system blocking any particle from entering the body. Therefore, to overcome the skin barriers and poor skin permeability, researchers implement novel carriers which can effectively carry out transdermal delivery of the molecules. Another significant issue which medical society tries to solve is the effective dermal delivery of molecules especially for topical wound delivery. The application of nanogels is only one of the available approaches offering promising results for both dermal and transdermal administration routes. Nanogels are polymer-based networks in nanoscale dimensions which have been explored as potent carriers of poorly soluble drugs, genes and vaccines. The nanogels present unique physicochemical properties, i.e., high surface area, biocompatibility, etc., and, importantly, can improve solubility. In this review, authors aimed to summarize the available applications of nanogels as possible vehicles for dermal and transdermal delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients and discuss their future in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field.
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- Panoraia I. Siafaka
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, European University Cyprus, 2404 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istinye University, 34010 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, 34116 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences, 34668 Istanbul, Turkey;
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Yang K, Wang Q, Novoselov KS, Andreeva DV. A nanofluidic sensing platform based on robust and flexible graphene oxide/chitosan nanochannel membranes for glucose and urea detection. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1243-1252. [PMID: 37461370 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00203a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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We present the development of a health-monitoring nanofluidic membrane utilizing biocompatible and biodegradable graphene oxide, chitosan, and graphene quantum dots. The nanoconfinement provided by graphene oxide nanolayers encapsulates chitosan molecules, allowing for their conformational changes and switchable hydrophobic-hydrophilic behavior in response to pH variations. This low-dimensional membrane operates as an array of nanofluidic channels that can release quantum dots upon pH change. The photoluminescence emission from quantum dots enables rapid and reliable optical visualization of pH changes, facilitating efficient human health monitoring. To ensure fouling prevention and enable multiple usages, we adopt a design approach that avoids direct contact between biomarkers and the nanochannels. This design strategy, coupled with good mechanical properties (Young's modulus of 5.5 ± 0.7 GPa), preserves the integrity and functionality of the sensors for repeated sensing cycles. Furthermore, leveraging the memory effect, our sensors can be reloaded with graphene quantum dots multiple times without significant loss of selectivity, achieving reusability. The wide-ranging capabilities of 2D materials and stimuli-responsive polymers empower our sustainable approach to designing low-dimensional, robust, and flexible sensing materials. This approach allows for the integration of various biorecognition elements and signal transduction modes, expanding the versatility and applications of the designed materials.
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- Kou Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
- Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, 117544, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
- Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, 117544, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
- Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, 117544, Singapore
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Yang D, Ning J, Liao X, Jiang H, Qin S. Local Sustained Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer Using Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Injection of Biodegradable Thermo-Sensitive Hydrogel. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:3989-4005. [PMID: 37496690 PMCID: PMC10366675 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s417445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Purpose Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle injection (EUS-FNI) offers a promising minimally invasive approach for locally targeted management of advanced pancreatic cancer. However, the efficacy is limited due to the rapid plasma clearance of chemotherapeutic agents. Injectable hydrogels can form drug release depots, which provide a feasible solution for optimizing targeted chemotherapy through EUS-FNI. Methods A drug delivery system was developed, consisting of gemcitabine (GEM) and thermo-sensitive hydrogel (PLGA-PEG-PLGA, PPP). The injectability, gel formation ability, biocompatibility and sustained drug delivery properties of PPP hydrogel were verified in vitro and in vivo. The effects of GEM/PPP hydrogel on cell proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and apoptosis were explored through co-culturing with PANC-1 cells. The therapeutic effects of GEM/PPP hydrogel on xenograft mice were compared with those of GEM, ethanol and polidocanol using the precisely targeted EUS-FNI technology. Tumor sections were examined by H&E, Ki-67, and TUNEL staining. Results GEM/PPP hydrogel exhibited excellent injectability, biocompatibility, and the capability of sustained drug delivery for up to 7 days by forming a gel triggered by body temperature. It demonstrated the best therapeutic effects, significantly reducing proliferation, invasion and migration of PANC-1 cells while promoting apoptosis. After precise injection using EUS-FNI technology, GEM/PPP hydrogel resulted in a reduction of tumor weight by up to 75.96% and extending the survival period by 14.4 days with negligible adverse effects. Pathological examination revealed no systemic toxicity and significant apoptosis and minimal proliferation as well. Conclusion The combination of GEM/PPP hydrogel and EUS-FNI technology provides an optimal approach of precise chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, builds a bridge for clinical translation of basic research, and brings great hope for innovation of minimally invasive treatment modalities. The first-hand EUS image data obtained in this study also serves as a crucial reference for future clinical trials.
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- Dan Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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Thamilselvan G, David H, Sajeevan A, Rajaramon S, Solomon AP, Durai RD, Narayanan VHB. Polymer based dual drug delivery system for targeted treatment of fluoroquinolone resistant Staphylococcus aureus mediated infections. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11373. [PMID: 37452106 PMCID: PMC10349073 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38473-3] [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: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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The present study attempts to treat S. aureus-induced soft skin infections using a combinatorial therapy with an antibiotic, Ciprofloxacin (CIP), and an efflux pump inhibitor 5-Nitro-2-(3-phenylpropoxy) pyridine (5-NPPP) through a smart hydrogel delivery system. The study aims to reduce the increasing rates of infections and antimicrobial resistance; therefore, an efflux pump inhibitor molecule is synthesized and delivered along with an antibiotic to re-sensitize the pathogen towards antibiotics and treat the infections. CIP-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels at varying concentrations were fabricated and optimized by a chemical cross-linking process, which exhibited sustained drug release for 5 days. The compound 5-NPPP loaded hydrogels provided linear drug release for 2 days, necessitating the need for the development of polymeric nanoparticles to alter the release drug pattern. 5-NPPP loaded Eudragit RSPO nanoparticles were prepared by modified nanoprecipitation-solvent evaporation method, which showed optimum average particle size of 230-280 nm with > 90% drug entrapment efficiency. The 5-NPPP polymeric nanoparticles loaded PVA hydrogels were fabricated to provide a predetermined sustained release of the compound to provide a synergistic effect. The selected 7% PVA hydrogels loaded with the dual drugs were evaluated using Balb/c mice models induced with S. aureus soft skin infections. The results of in vivo studies were evidence that the dual drugs loaded hydrogels were non-toxic and reduced the bacterial load causing re-sensitization towards antibiotics, which could initiate re-epithelization. The research concluded that the PVA hydrogels loaded with CIP and 5-NPPP nanoparticles could be an ideal and promising drug delivery system for treating S. aureus-induced skin infections.
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- Gopalakrishnan Thamilselvan
- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, 613401, India
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Zhong R, Talebian S, Mendes BB, Wallace G, Langer R, Conde J, Shi J. Hydrogels for RNA delivery. NATURE MATERIALS 2023; 22:818-831. [PMID: 36941391 PMCID: PMC10330049 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01472-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
RNA-based therapeutics have shown tremendous promise in disease intervention at the genetic level, and some have been approved for clinical use, including the recent COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines. The clinical success of RNA therapy is largely dependent on the use of chemical modification, ligand conjugation or non-viral nanoparticles to improve RNA stability and facilitate intracellular delivery. Unlike molecular-level or nanoscale approaches, macroscopic hydrogels are soft, water-swollen three-dimensional structures that possess remarkable features such as biodegradability, tunable physiochemical properties and injectability, and recently they have attracted enormous attention for use in RNA therapy. Specifically, hydrogels can be engineered to exert precise spatiotemporal control over the release of RNA therapeutics, potentially minimizing systemic toxicity and enhancing in vivo efficacy. This Review provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogel loading of RNAs and hydrogel design for controlled release, highlights their biomedical applications and offers our perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in this exciting field of RNA delivery.
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- Ruibo Zhong
- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Omidian H, Chowdhury SD. Advancements and Applications of Injectable Hydrogel Composites in Biomedical Research and Therapy. Gels 2023; 9:533. [PMID: 37504412 PMCID: PMC10379998 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070533] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Injectable hydrogels have gained popularity for their controlled release, targeted delivery, and enhanced mechanical properties. They hold promise in cardiac regeneration, joint diseases, postoperative analgesia, and ocular disorder treatment. Hydrogels enriched with nano-hydroxyapatite show potential in bone regeneration, addressing challenges of bone defects, osteoporosis, and tumor-associated regeneration. In wound management and cancer therapy, they enable controlled release, accelerated wound closure, and targeted drug delivery. Injectable hydrogels also find applications in ischemic brain injury, tissue regeneration, cardiovascular diseases, and personalized cancer immunotherapy. This manuscript highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research. Moreover, it includes a perspective section that explores future prospects, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, and underscores the promising future potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research and applications.
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- Hossein Omidian
- Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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Kingsak M, Meethong T, Jongkhumkrong J, Cai L, Wang Q. Therapeutic potential of oncolytic viruses in the era of precision oncology. BIOMATERIALS TRANSLATIONAL 2023; 4:67-84. [PMID: 38283919 PMCID: PMC10817786 DOI: 10.12336/biomatertransl.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Oncolytic virus (OV) therapy has been shown to be an effective targeted cancer therapy treatment in recent years, providing an avenue of treatment that poses no damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Not only do OVs cause direct oncolysis, but they also amplify both innate and adaptive immune responses generating long-term anti-tumour immunity. Genetically engineered OVs have become the common promising strategy to enhance anti-tumour immunity, safety, and efficacy as well as targeted delivery. The studies of various OVs have been accomplished through phase I-III clinical trial studies. In addition, the uses of carrier platforms of organic materials such as polymer chains, liposomes, hydrogels, and cell carriers have played a vital role in the potentially targeted delivery of OVs. The mechanism, rational design, recent clinical trials, applications, and the development of targeted delivery platforms of OVs will be discussed in this review.
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- Monchupa Kingsak
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of South Carolina Lancaster, Lancaster, SC, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Xie Y, Liu M, Cai C, Ye C, Guo T, Yang K, Xiao H, Tang X, Liu H. Recent progress of hydrogel-based local drug delivery systems for postoperative radiotherapy. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1027254. [PMID: 36860309 PMCID: PMC9969147 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1027254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Surgical resection and postoperative radiotherapy remained the most common therapeutic modalities for malignant tumors. However, tumor recurrence after receiving such combination is difficult to be avoided because of high invasiveness and radiation resistance of cancer cells during long-term therapy. Hydrogels, as novel local drug delivery systems, presented excellent biocompatibility, high drug loading capacity and sustained drug release property. Compared with conventional drug formulations, hydrogels are able to be administered intraoperatively and directly release the entrapped therapeutic agents to the unresectable tumor sites. Therefore, hydrogel-based local drug delivery systems have their unique advantages especially in sensitizing postoperative radiotherapy. In this context, classification and biological properties of hydrogels were firstly introduced. Then, recent progress and application of hydrogels for postoperative radiotherapy were summarized. Finally, the prospects and challenges of hydrogels in postoperative radiotherapy were discussed.
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- Yandong Xie
- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China,Department of Neurosurgery, The Suqian Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Suqian Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neuro-Psychiatric Institute, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China,*Correspondence: Hongyi Liu, ; Xianglong Tang, ; Hong Xiao,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China,Department of Neuro-Psychiatric Institute, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China,*Correspondence: Hongyi Liu, ; Xianglong Tang, ; Hong Xiao,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China,*Correspondence: Hongyi Liu, ; Xianglong Tang, ; Hong Xiao,
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Kibar G, Dutta S, Rege K, Usta OB. Evaluation of drug carrier hepatotoxicity using primary cell culture models. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2023; 48:102651. [PMID: 36623713 PMCID: PMC10492629 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study aims to establish a primary rat hepatocyte culture model to evaluate dose-dependent hepatotoxic effects of drug carriers (lipopolymer nanoparticles; LPNs) temporal. Primary rat hepatocyte cell cultures were used to determine half-maximal Inhibition Concentrations (IC50) of the drug-carrier library. Drug-carrier library, at concentrations <50 μg/mL, is benign to primary rat hepatocytes as determined using albumin and urea secretions. Albumin, as a hepatic biomarker, exhibited a more sensitive and faster outcome, compared to urea, for the determination of the IC50 value of LPNs. Temporal measurements of hepatic biomarkers including urea and albumin, and rigorous physicochemical (hydrodynamic diameter, surface charge, etc.) characterization, should be combined to evaluate the hepatotoxicity of drug carrier libraries in screens.
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- Güneş Kibar
- Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University, Adana 01250, Turkey
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA; Chemical Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA; Biological Design Graduate Program, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA.
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Shriners Hospitals for Children, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Bashir MH, Korany NS, Farag DBE, Abbass MMS, Ezzat BA, Hegazy RH, Dörfer CE, Fawzy El-Sayed KM. Polymeric Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds in Craniofacial Bone Regeneration: A Comprehensive Review. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13020205. [PMID: 36830575 PMCID: PMC9953024 DOI: 10.3390/biom13020205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Nanocomposite biomaterials combine a biopolymeric matrix structure with nanoscale fillers. These bioactive and easily resorbable nanocomposites have been broadly divided into three groups, namely natural, synthetic or composite, based on the polymeric origin. Preparing such nanocomposite structures in the form of hydrogels can create a three-dimensional natural hydrophilic atmosphere pivotal for cell survival and new tissue formation. Thus, hydrogel-based cell distribution and drug administration have evolved as possible options for bone tissue engineering and regeneration. In this context, nanogels or nanohydrogels, created by cross-linking three-dimensional polymer networks, either physically or chemically, with high biocompatibility and mechanical properties were introduced as promising drug delivery systems. The present review highlights the potential of hydrogels and nanopolymers in the field of craniofacial tissue engineering and bone regeneration.
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- Maha H. Bashir
- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
- Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Christian Albrechts University, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Christian Albrechts University, 24105 Kiel, Germany
- Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo 11553, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-431-500-26210
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Lee JW, Song KH. Fibrous hydrogels by electrospinning: Novel platforms for biomedical applications. J Tissue Eng 2023; 14:20417314231191881. [PMID: 37581121 PMCID: PMC10423451 DOI: 10.1177/20417314231191881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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Hydrogels, hydrophilic and biocompatible polymeric networks, have been used for numerous biomedical applications because they have exhibited abilities to mimic features of extracellular matrix (ECM). In particular, the hydrogels engineered with electrospinning techniques have shown great performances in biomedical applications. Electrospinning techniques are to generate polymeric micro/nanofibers that can mimic geometries of natural ECM by drawing micro/nanofibers from polymer precursors with electrical forces, followed by structural stabilization of them. By exploiting the electrospinning techniques, the fibrous hydrogels have been fabricated and utilized as 2D/3D cell culture platforms, implantable scaffolds, and wound dressings. In addition, some hydrogels that respond to external stimuli have been used to develop biosensors. For comprehensive understanding, this review covers electrospinning processes, hydrogel precursors used for electrospinning, characteristics of fibrous hydrogels and specific biomedical applications of electrospun fibrous hydrogels and highlight their potential to promote use in biomedical applications.
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- Ji Woo Lee
- Department of Nano-Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nano-Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Research Center of Brain-Machine Interface, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Farasati Far B, Naimi-Jamal MR, Safaei M, Zarei K, Moradi M, Yazdani Nezhad H. A Review on Biomedical Application of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels with a Focus on Drug Delivery Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245432. [PMID: 36559799 PMCID: PMC9784417 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Over the last years of research on drug delivery systems (DDSs), natural polymer-based hydrogels have shown many scientific advances due to their intrinsic properties and a wide variety of potential applications. While drug efficacy and cytotoxicity play a key role, adopting a proper DDS is crucial to preserve the drug along the route of administration and possess desired therapeutic effect at the targeted site. Thus, drug delivery technology can be used to overcome the difficulties of maintaining drugs at a physiologically related serum concentration for prolonged periods. Due to their outstanding biocompatibility, polysaccharides have been thoroughly researched as a biological material for DDS advancement. To formulate a modified DDS, polysaccharides can cross-link with different molecules, resulting in hydrogels. According to our recent findings, targeted drug delivery at a certain spot occurs due to external stimulation such as temperature, pH, glucose, or light. As an adjustable biomedical device, the hydrogel has tremendous potential for nanotech applications in involved health areas such as pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering. An overview of hydrogel characteristics and functionalities is provided in this review. We focus on discussing the various kinds of hydrogel-based systems on their potential for effectively delivering drugs that are made of polysaccharides.
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- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta 99628, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, City University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
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Sanjanwala D, Londhe V, Trivedi R, Bonde S, Sawarkar S, Kale V, Patravale V. Polysaccharide-based hydrogels for drug delivery and wound management: a review. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2022; 19:1664-1695. [PMID: 36440488 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2022.2152791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Polysaccharide-based hydrogels (PBHs) offer several advantages over their synthetic counterparts. Their natural origin contributes to their nontoxicity, high biocompatibility, and in vivo biodegradability. Their properties can be tuned finely to obtain hydrogels with desired mechanical, structural, and chemical properties. AREAS COVERED Such versatile characteristics have potentiated the use of PBHs for the delivery of drugs, vaccines, protein and peptide therapeutics, genes, cells, probiotics, bacteriophages, and other therapeutic agents. Recent advances in hydrogel-based formulations such as nanogels, microgels, microneedles, hydrogel beads, nanocarrier-loaded hydrogels, and complexation hydrogels have enabled the precise delivery of a wide range of therapeutics. This review aims to give a holistic overview of hydrogels in the delivery of a variety of therapeutics through different routes. EXPERT OPINION PBHs have been used to enable the oral delivery of vaccines and other biologicals, thereby allowing self-administration of life-saving vaccines during public health emergencies. There is a lack of commercialized wound dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds. PBH-based wound dressings, especially those based on chitosan and loaded with actives and growth factors, have the potential to help in the long-term treatment of such wounds. Recent developments in the 3D printing of hydrogels can enable the quick and large-scale production of drug-loaded hydrogels.
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- Dhruv Sanjanwala
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai, India
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- SVKM's NMIMS, Shobhaben Pratapbhai School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Mumbai, India
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- Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, India
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- SVKM's NMIMS, School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Guru Nanak College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai, India
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Do NH, Truong QT, Le PK, Ha AC. Recent developments in chitosan hydrogels carrying natural bioactive compounds. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 294:119726. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Stagnoli S, Garro C, Ertekin O, Heid S, Seyferth S, Soria G, Mariano Correa N, Leal-Egaña A, Boccaccini AR. Topical Systems for the Controlled Release of Antineoplastic Drugs: Oxidized Alginate-Gelatin Hydrogel/Unilamellar Vesicles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 629:1066-1080. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mendes AI, Rebelo R, Aroso I, Correlo VM, Fraga AG, Pedrosa J, Marques AP. Development of an antibiotics delivery system for topical treatment of the neglected tropical disease Buruli ulcer. Int J Pharm 2022; 623:121954. [PMID: 35760261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Skin infection by Mycobacterium ulcerans causes Buruli ulcer (BU) disease, a serious condition that significantly impact patient' health and quality of life and can be very difficult to treat. Treatment of BU is based on daily systemic administration of antibiotics for at least 8 weeks and presents drawbacks associated with the mode and duration of drug administration and potential side effects. Thus, new therapeutic strategies are needed to improve the efficacy and modality of BU therapeutics, resulting in a more convenient and safer antibiotic regimen. Hence, we developed a dual delivery system based on poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) microparticles and a gellan gum (GG) hydrogel for delivery of rifampicin (RIF) and streptomycin (STR), two antibiotics used for BU treatment. RIF was successfully loaded into PHBV microparticles, with an encapsulation efficiency of 43%, that also revealed a mean size of 10 µm, spherical form and rough topography. These microparticles were further embedded in a GG hydrogel containing STR. The resultant hydrogel showed a porous microstructure that conferred a high water retention capability (superior to 2000%) and a controlled release of both antibiotics. Also, biological studies revealed antibacterial activity against M. ulcerans, and a good cytocompatibility in a fibroblast cell line. Thus, the proposed drug delivery system can constitute a potential topical approach for treatment of skin ulcers caused by BU disease.
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- Ana I Mendes
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
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A Review on Current Designation of Metallic Nanocomposite Hydrogel in Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12101629. [PMID: 35630851 PMCID: PMC9146518 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In the past few decades, nanotechnology has been receiving significant attention globally and is being continuously developed in various innovations for diverse applications, such as tissue engineering, biotechnology, biomedicine, textile, and food technology. Nanotechnological materials reportedly lack cell-interactive properties and are easily degraded into unfavourable products due to the presence of synthetic polymers in their structures. This is a major drawback of nanomaterials and is a cause of concern in the biomedicine field. Meanwhile, particulate systems, such as metallic nanoparticles (NPs), have captured the interest of the medical field due to their potential to inhibit the growth of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Lately, researchers have shown a great interest in hydrogels in the biomedicine field due to their ability to retain and release drugs as well as to offer a moist environment. Hence, the development and innovation of hydrogel-incorporated metallic NPs from natural sources has become one of the alternative pathways for elevating the efficiency of therapeutic systems to make them highly effective and with fewer undesirable side effects. The objective of this review article is to provide insights into the latest fabricated metallic nanocomposite hydrogels and their current applications in the biomedicine field using nanotechnology and to discuss the limitations of this technology for future exploration. This article gives an overview of recent metallic nanocomposite hydrogels fabricated from bioresources, and it reviews their antimicrobial activities in facilitating the demands for their application in biomedicine. The work underlines the fabrication of various metallic nanocomposite hydrogels through the utilization of natural sources in the production of biomedical innovations, including wound healing treatment, drug delivery, scaffolds, etc. The potential of these nanocomposites in relation to their mechanical strength, antimicrobial activities, cytotoxicity, and optical properties has brought this technology into a new dimension in the biomedicine field. Finally, the limitations of metallic nanocomposite hydrogels in terms of their methods of synthesis, properties, and outlook for biomedical applications are further discussed.
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Rasouli S, Hashemianzadeh SM, Moghbeli MR. Role of physicochemical characteristics of poly(N,N-diethylacrylamide) on the polymer thermal responsivity and interfacial properties in aqueous solution: All-atom simulation study. J Mol Graph Model 2022; 112:108140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2022.108140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Novel mucoadhesive carriers based on alginate-acrylamide hydrogels for drug delivery. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2022.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bhat IM, Wani SM, Mir SA, Masoodi F. Advances in xanthan gum production, modifications and its applications. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sahiner N, Umut E, Suner SS, Sahiner M, Culha M, Ayyala RS. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-Gd(III) and HA-Fe(III) microgels as MRI contrast enhancing agents. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 277:118873. [PMID: 34893278 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) was crosslinked with Gd(III) and Fe(III) ions rendering physically crosslinked HA-metal(III) microgels as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enhancing contrast agents. These HA-Gd(III) and HA-Fe(III) microgels are injectable with size range, 50-5000 nm in water. The same isoelectric point, pH 1.2 ± 0.1, was measured for both microgels. HA-Gd(III) and HA-Fe(III) microgels are hemo-compatible biomaterials and can be safely used in intravascular applications up to 1000 μg/mL concentration. Furthermore, no significant toxicity was attained as 95 ± 8 and 81 ± 2% cell viability on L929 fibroblast cells at 100 μg/mL of HA-Gd(III) and HA-Fe(III) microgels were measured. Moreover, HA-Gd(III) microgels were found to afford significant contrast improvement capability in MRI with proton relaxivity, r1 = 2.11 mM-1 s-1, comparable with the values reported for Gd(III) labeled functionalized HA gel systems and commercial Gd based contrast agents.
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- Nurettin Sahiner
- Department of Chemistry, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs B. Downs Blv., MDC 21, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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- Department of Medical Imaging Techniques, School of Healthcare, Dokuz Eylul University, Narlıdere, Izmir 35330, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Fashion Design, Canakkale School of Applied Science, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Terzioglu Campus, Canakkale 17100, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs B. Downs Blv., MDC 21, Tampa, FL 33612, USA; Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Orta Mh. Universite Cd. No:27/1, Tuzla, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs B. Downs Blv., MDC 21, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Schmidt BVKJ. Multicompartment Hydrogels. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2100895. [PMID: 35092101 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hydrogels belong to the most promising materials in polymer and materials science at the moment. As they feature soft and tissue-like character as well as high water-content, a broad range of applications are addressed with hydrogels, e.g. tissue engineering and wound dressings but also soft robotics, drug delivery, actuators and catalysis. Ways to tailor hydrogel properties are crosslinking mechanism, hydrogel shape and reinforcement, but new features can be introduced by variation of hydrogel composition as well, e.g. via monomer choice, functionalization or compartmentalization. Especially, multicompartment hydrogels drive progress towards complex and highly functional soft materials. In the present review the latest developments in multicompartment hydrogels are highlighted with a focus on three types of compartments, i.e. micellar/vesicular, droplets or multi-layers including various sub-categories. Furthermore, several morphologies of compartmentalized hydrogels and applications of multicompartment hydrogels will be discussed as well. Finally, an outlook towards future developments of the field will be given. The further development of multicompartment hydrogels is highly relevant for a broad range of applications and will have a significant impact on biomedicine and organic devices. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Smart Nucleic Acid Hydrogels with High Stimuli-Responsiveness in Biomedical Fields. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031068. [PMID: 35162990 PMCID: PMC8835224 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Due to their hydrophilic, biocompatible and adjustability properties, hydrogels have received a lot of attention. The introduction of nucleic acids has made hydrogels highly stimuli-responsiveness and they have become a new generation of intelligent biomaterials. In this review, the development and utilization of smart nucleic acid hydrogels (NAHs) with a high stimulation responsiveness were elaborated systematically. We discussed NAHs with a high stimuli-responsiveness, including pure NAHs and hybrid NAHs. In particular, four stimulation factors of NAHs were described in details, including pH, ions, small molecular substances, and temperature. The research progress of nucleic acid hydrogels in biomedical applications in recent years is comprehensively discussed. Finally, the opportunities and challenges facing the future development of nucleic acid hydrogels are also discussed.
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Modified Glycidyl Methacrylate-Ethyl Methacrylate Oligomers, Their Physico-Chemical and Biological Characteristics. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27020337. [PMID: 35056652 PMCID: PMC8779268 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27020337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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In this study, well-known oligomers containing ethyl methacrylate (EMA) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) components for the synthesis of the oligomeric network [P(EMA)-co-(GMA)] were used. In order to change the hydrophobic character of the [P(EMA)-co-(GMA)] to a more hydrophilic one, the oligomeric chain was functionalized with ethanolamine, xylitol (Xyl), and L-ornithine. The oligomeric materials were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and differential thermogravimetric analysis. In the final stage, thanks to the large amount of -OH groups, it was possible to obtain a three-dimensional hydrogel (HG) network. The HGs were used as a matrix for the immobilization of methylene blue, which was chosen as a model compound of active substances, the release of which from the matrix was examined using spectrophotometric detection. The cytotoxic test was performed using fluid extracts of the HGs and human skin fibroblasts. The cell culture experiment showed that only [P(EMA)-co-(GMA)] and [P(EMA)-co-(GMA)]-Xyl have the potential to be used in biomedical applications. The studies revealed that the obtained HGs were porous and non-cytotoxic, which gives them the opportunity to possess great potential for use as an oligomeric network for drug reservoirs in in vitro application.
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Patel P, Thareja P. Hydrogels differentiated by length scales: A review of biopolymer-based hydrogel preparation methods, characterization techniques, and targeted applications. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Deng S, Gigliobianco MR, Mijit E, Minicucci M, Cortese M, Campisi B, Voinovich D, Battistelli M, Salucci S, Gobbi P, Lupidi G, Zambito G, Mezzanotte L, Censi R, Di Martino P. Dually Cross-Linked Core-Shell Structure Nanohydrogel with Redox-Responsive Degradability for Intracellular Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13122048. [PMID: 34959330 PMCID: PMC8708258 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A redox-responsive nanocarrier is a promising strategy for the intracellular drug release because it protects the payload, prevents its undesirable leakage during extracellular transport, and favors site-specific drug delivery. In this study, we developed a novel redox responsive core-shell structure nanohydrogel prepared by a water in oil nanoemulsion method using two biocompatible synthetic polymers: vinyl sulfonated poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide mono/dilactate)-polyethylene glycol-poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide mono/dilactate) triblock copolymer, and thiolated hyaluronic acid. The influence on the nanohydrogel particle size and distribution of formulation parameters was investigated by a three-level full factorial design to optimize the preparation conditions. The surface and core-shell morphology of the nanohydrogel were observed by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy, and further confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy from the standpoint of chemical composition. The redox-responsive biodegradability of the nanohydrogel in reducing environments was determined using glutathione as reducing agent. A nanohydrogel with particle size around 250 nm and polydispersity index around 0.1 is characterized by a thermosensitive shell which jellifies at body temperature and crosslinks at the interface of a redox-responsive hyaluronic acid core via the Michael addition reaction. The nanohydrogel showed good encapsulation efficiency for model macromolecules of different molecular weight (93% for cytochrome C, 47% for horseradish peroxidase, and 90% for bovine serum albumin), capacity to retain the peroxidase-like enzymatic activity (around 90%) of cytochrome C and horseradish peroxidase, and specific redox-responsive release behavior. Additionally, the nanohydrogel exhibited excellent cytocompatibility and internalization efficiency into macrophages. Therefore, the developed core-shell structure nanohydrogel can be considered a promising tool for the potential intracellular delivery of different pharmaceutical applications, including for cancer therapy.
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- Siyuan Deng
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (M.C.); (G.L.)
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- Physics Division, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (E.M.); (M.M.)
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- Physics Division, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (E.M.); (M.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (M.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Economic, Business, Mathematic and Statistical Sciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Trieste, P. le Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy;
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- Institute of Morphological Sciences, University of Urbino, Via Ca’ le Suore 2, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (M.B.); (P.G.)
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- Cellular Signalling Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- Institute of Morphological Sciences, University of Urbino, Via Ca’ le Suore 2, 61029 Urbino, Italy; (M.B.); (P.G.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (M.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (L.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (M.C.); (G.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0737-40-2231
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti e Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 1, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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Prasad NK, Shome R, Biswas G, Ghosh SS, Dalal A. Discerning the self-healing, shear-thinning characteristics and therapeutic efficacy of hydrogel drug carriers migrating through constricted microchannel resembling blood microcapillary. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Sulastri E, Lesmana R, Zubair MS, Elamin KM, Wathoni N. A Comprehensive Review on Ulvan Based Hydrogel and Its Biomedical Applications. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2021; 69:432-443. [PMID: 33952853 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c20-00763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ulvan is a natural sulfated polysaccharide obtained from marine green algae composed of 3-sulfated rhamnoglucuronan as the main component. It has a unique chemical structure that rich of L-rhamnosa, D-glucuronic acid, and L-iduronic acid. Ulvan has a similar structure to glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in mammals including chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and heparan sulfate that has broad range applications for many years. Here, we provide an overview of ulvan based hydrogels for biomedical applications. Hydrogels are one of ulvan advances in polymer science for application in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. This review presented an overview about functional information of ulvan based hydrogels and the promising potential in biomedicals collected from published papers in Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Other important aspects concerning properties, hydrogel-forming mechanisms, and ulvan based hydrogel developments were reported as well. As conclusion, ulvan showed interesting properties in forming hydrogels and promising advances in biomedical applications.
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- Evi Sulastri
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran.,Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Tadulako
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biology Cell, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran
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- Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran
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Chander S, Kulkarni GT, Dhiman N, Kharkwal H. Protein-Based Nanohydrogels for Bioactive Delivery. Front Chem 2021; 9:573748. [PMID: 34307293 PMCID: PMC8299995 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.573748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hydrogels possess a unique three-dimensional, cross-linked network of polymers capable of absorbing large amounts of water and biological fluids without dissolving. Nanohydrogels (NGs) or nanogels are composed of diverse types of polymers of synthetic or natural origin. Their combination is bound by a chemical covalent bond or is physically cross-linked with non-covalent bonds like electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic interactions, and hydrogen bonding. Its remarkable ability to absorb water or other fluids is mainly attributed to hydrophilic groups like hydroxyl, amide, and sulphate, etc. Natural biomolecules such as protein- or peptide-based nanohydrogels are an important category of hydrogels which possess high biocompatibility and metabolic degradability. The preparation of protein nanohydrogels and the subsequent encapsulation process generally involve use of environment friendly solvents and can be fabricated using different proteins, such as fibroins, albumin, collagen, elastin, gelatin, and lipoprotein, etc. involving emulsion, electrospray, and desolvation methods to name a few. Nanohydrogels are excellent biomaterials with broad applications in the areas of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery due to certain advantages like biodegradability, biocompatibility, tunable mechanical strength, molecular binding abilities, and customizable responses to certain stimuli like ionic concentration, pH, and temperature. The present review aims to provide an insightful analysis of protein/peptide nanohydrogels including their preparation, biophysiochemical aspects, and applications in diverse disciplines like in drug delivery, immunotherapy, intracellular delivery, nutraceutical delivery, cell adhesion, and wound dressing. Naturally occurring structural proteins that are being explored in protein nanohydrogels, along with their unique properties, are also discussed briefly. Further, the review also covers the advantages, limitations, overview of clinical potential, toxicity aspects, stability issues, and future perspectives of protein nanohydrogels.
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- Subhash Chander
- Amity Institute of Phytochemistry and Phytomedicine, Amity University, Noida, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
- Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, India
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- Amity Institute of Phytochemistry and Phytomedicine, Amity University, Noida, India
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Development and Optimization of Cinnamon Oil Nanoemulgel for Enhancement of Solubility and Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antifungal and Analgesic Effects against Oral Microbiota. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13071008. [PMID: 34371700 PMCID: PMC8309164 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13071008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Oral health is a key contributor to a person’s overall health and well-being. Oral microbiota can pose a serious threat to oral health. Thus, the present study aimed to develop a cinnamon oil (CO)-loaded nanoemulsion gel (NEG1) to enhance the solubilization of oil within the oral cavity, which will enhance its antibacterial, antifungal, and analgesic actions against oral microbiota. For this purpose, the CO-loaded nanoemulsion (CO-NE) was optimized using I-optimal response surface design. A mixture of Pluracare L44 and PlurolOleique CC 497 was used as the surfactant and Capryol was used as the co-surfactant. The optimized CO-NE had a globule size of 92 ± 3 nm, stability index of 95% ± 2%, and a zone of inhibition of 23 ± 1.5 mm. This optimized CO-NE formulation was converted into NEG1 using 2.5% hydroxypropyl cellulose as the gelling agent. The rheological characterizations revealed that the NEG1 formulation exhibited pseudoplastic behavior. The in vitro release of eugenol (the marker molecule for CO) from NEG1 showed an enhanced release compared with that of pure CO. The ex vivo mucosal permeation was found to be highest for NEG1 compared to the aqueous dispersion of CO-NE and pure cinnamon oil. The latency reaction time during the hot-plate test in rats was highest (45 min) for the NEG1 sample at all-time points compared with those of the other tested formulations. The results showed that the CO-NEG formulation could be beneficial in enhancing the actions of CO against oral microbiota, as well as relieving pain and improving overall oral health.
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Esfahani MKM, Islam N, Cabot PJ, Izake EL. Development of Thiabendazole-Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 8:4153-4162. [PMID: 34056895 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Thiabendazole (TBZ) is an anthelmintic drug currently studied for anticancer purposes. However, due to its low solubility, its biomedical application has been limited. Using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs), such as Mobil Composition of Matter Number 41 (MCM-41), as a drug carrier, is a promising approach to improve the solubility of low water-soluble drugs. In the present work, we aim to develop TBZ-loaded MCM-41 (TBZ MCM-41) nanoparticles to improve the solubility and the therapeutic efficacy of TBZ against prostate cancer PC-3 cells. TBZ MCM-41 nanoparticles were synthesized with a size of 215.9 ± 0.07 nm, a spherical shape, a hexagonal array of channels, and a drug loading capacity of 19.1%. The biological effects of the nanoformulation on PC-3 cells were then evaluated using a 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT), IncuCyte live-cell imaging system, cell migration, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) assays. The results demonstrated that TBZ was released from MCM-41 nanoparticles in a controlled manner at pH values of 1.2 and 6.8. The cell viability measurements revealed that the TBZ MCM-41 nanoparticles caused a considerable 2.8-fold increase in the cytotoxicity of TBZ (IC50 127.3 and 46 μM for TBZ and TBZ MCM-41 nanoparticles, respectively). The results of the proliferation assay were in agreement with those of the cell viability measurements, where the MCM-41 increased the cytotoxicity of TBZ in a concentration-dependent manner. Also, the TBZ MCM-41 nanoparticles were found to enhance the potency of the drug and inhibit PC-3 cell migration. In addition, the ROS assay confirmed that TBZ MCM-41 nanoparticles were approximately 15% more potent than TBZ to produce ROS. Overall, the results demonstrated that MCM-41 nanoparticles are a promising carrier to improve the therapeutic efficacy of TBZ against PC-3 cells and suggest evaluating the efficacy of the formulation in vivo.
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- Maedeh Koohi Moftakhari Esfahani
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia.,Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, 4000, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba 4102, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia.,Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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Barbosa AI, Torres T, Lima SAC, Reis S. Hydrogels: A Promising Vehicle for the Topical Management of Atopic Dermatitis. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202100028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Ana Isabel Barbosa
- LAQV REQUIMTE Departamento de Ciências Químicas Faculdade de Farmácia Universidade do Porto Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228 Porto 4050‐313 Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar Universidade do Porto Rua D. Manuel II, s/n Porto 4099‐001 Portugal
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- LAQV REQUIMTE Departamento de Ciências Químicas Faculdade de Farmácia Universidade do Porto Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228 Porto 4050‐313 Portugal
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- LAQV REQUIMTE Departamento de Ciências Químicas Faculdade de Farmácia Universidade do Porto Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228 Porto 4050‐313 Portugal
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Cocarta A, Hobzova R, Trchova M, Svojgr K, Kodetova M, Pochop P, Uhlik J, Sirc J. 2‐Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Hydrogels for Local Drug Delivery: Study of Topotecan and Vincristine Sorption/Desorption Kinetics and Polymer‐Drug Interaction by ATR‐FTIR Spectroscopy. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202100086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Ana‐Irina Cocarta
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 Prague 6 162 06 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 Prague 6 162 06 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 Prague 6 162 06 Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Motol University Hospital V Uvalu 84 Prague 5 150 06 Czech Republic
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- Department of Ophthalmology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Motol University Hospital V Uvalu 84 Prague 5 150 06 Czech Republic
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- Department of Ophthalmology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Motol University Hospital V Uvalu 84 Prague 5 150 06 Czech Republic
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine Charles University V Uvalu 84 Prague 5 150 06 Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Heyrovsky Sq. 2 Prague 6 162 06 Czech Republic
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da Silva CNS, Di-Medeiros MCB, Lião LM, Fernandes KF, Batista KDA. Cashew Gum Polysaccharide Nanoparticles Grafted with Polypropylene Glycol as Carriers for Diclofenac Sodium. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:2115. [PMID: 33922015 PMCID: PMC8122507 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This investigation focuses on the development and optimization of cashew gum polysaccharide (CGP) nanoparticles grafted with polypropylene glycol (PPG) as carriers for diclofenac sodium. The optimization of parameters affecting nanoparticles formulation was performed using a central composite rotatable design (CCRD). It was demonstrated that the best formulation was achieved when 10 mg of CGP was mixed with 10 μL of PPG and homogenized at 22,000 rpm for 15 min. The physicochemical characterization evidenced that diclofenac was efficiently entrapped, as increases in the thermal stability of the drug were observed. The CGP-PPG@diclofenac nanoparticles showed a globular shape, with smooth surfaces, a hydrodynamic diameter around 275 nm, a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.342, and a zeta potential of -5.98 mV. The kinetic studies evidenced that diclofenac release followed an anomalous transport mechanism, with a sustained release up to 68 h. These results indicated that CGP-PPG nanoparticles are an effective material for the loading/release of drugs with similar structures to diclofenac sodium.
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- Cassio Nazareno Silva da Silva
- Laboratório de Química de Polímeros, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, ICB2, Campus Samambaia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil; (C.N.S.d.S.); (K.F.F.)
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- Laboratório de Ressonância Nuclear Magnética, Campus Samambaia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil;
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- Laboratório de Química de Polímeros, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, ICB2, Campus Samambaia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil; (C.N.S.d.S.); (K.F.F.)
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- Laboratório de Química de Polímeros, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, ICB2, Campus Samambaia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, GO, Brazil; (C.N.S.d.S.); (K.F.F.)
- Departamento de Áreas Acadêmicas, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Goiás, Campus Goiânia Oeste, Goiânia 74270-040, GO, Brazil
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Voci S, Gagliardi A, Molinaro R, Fresta M, Cosco D. Recent Advances of Taxol-Loaded Biocompatible Nanocarriers Embedded in Natural Polymer-Based Hydrogels. Gels 2021; 7:33. [PMID: 33804970 PMCID: PMC8103278 DOI: 10.3390/gels7020033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The discovery of paclitaxel (PTX) has been a milestone in anti-cancer therapy and has promoted the development and marketing of various formulations that have revolutionized the therapeutic approach towards several malignancies. Despite its peculiar anti-cancer activity, the physico-chemical properties of PTX compromise the administration of the compound in polar media. Because of this, since the development of the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved formulation (Taxol®), consistent efforts have been made to obtain suitable delivery systems able to preserve/increase PTX efficacy and to overcome the side effects correlated to the presence of some excipients. The exploitation of natural polymers as potential materials for drug delivery purposes has favored the modulation of the bioavailability and the pharmacokinetic profiles of the drug, and in this regard, several formulations have been developed that allow the controlled release of the active compound. In this mini-review, the recent advances concerning the design and applications of natural polymer-based hydrogels containing PTX-loaded biocompatible nanocarriers are discussed. The technological features of these formulations as well as the therapeutic outcome achieved following their administration will be described, demonstrating their potential role as innovative systems to be used in anti-tumor therapy.
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- Silvia Voci
- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S.Venuta”, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S.Venuta”, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S.Venuta”, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro, Campus Universitario “S.Venuta”, I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (S.V.); (A.G.); (M.F.)
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Zagórska-Dziok M, Kleczkowska P, Olędzka E, Figat R, Sobczak M. Poly(chitosan-ester-ether-urethane) Hydrogels as Highly Controlled Genistein Release Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073339. [PMID: 33805204 PMCID: PMC8037816 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Polymeric hydrogels play an increasingly important role in medicine, pharmacy and cosmetology. They appear to be one of the most promising groups of biomaterials due to their favorable physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. The objective of the presented study was to synthesize new poly(chitosan-ester-ether-urethane) hydrogels and to study the kinetic release of genistein (GEN) from these biomaterials. In view of the above, six non-toxic hydrogels were synthesized via the Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) and polyaddition processes. The poly(ester-ether) components of the hydrogels have been produced in the presence of the enzyme as a biocatalyst. In some cases, the in vitro release rate of GEN from the obtained hydrogels was characterized by near-zero-order kinetics, without “burst release” and with non-Fickian transport. It is important to note that developed hydrogels have been shown to possess the desired safety profile due to lack of cytotoxicity to skin cells (keratinocytes and fibroblasts). Taking into account the non-toxicity of hydrogels and the relatively highly controlled release profile of GEN, these results may provide fresh insight into polymeric hydrogels as an effective dermatological and/or cosmetological tool.
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- Martyna Zagórska-Dziok
- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Medicine, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, 2 Sucharskiego St., 35-225 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Centre for Preclinical Research (CBP), Department of Pharmacodynamics, Medical University of Warsaw, 1B Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
- Military Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, 4 Kozielska St., 01-163 Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw,1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw,1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Medicine, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, 2 Sucharskiego St., 35-225 Rzeszow, Poland;
- Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw,1 Banacha St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-22-572-07-55
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Culebras M, Pishnamazi M, Walker GM, Collins MN. Facile Tailoring of Structures for Controlled Release of Paracetamol from Sustainable Lignin Derived Platforms. Molecules 2021; 26:1593. [PMID: 33805704 PMCID: PMC8000009 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Nowadays, sustainable materials are receiving significant attention due to the fact that they will be crucial for the development of the next generation of products and devices. In the present work, hydrogels have been successfully synthesized using lignin which is non-valorized biopolymer from the paper industry. Hydrogels were prepared via crosslinking with Poly(ethylene) glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDGE). Different crosslinker ratios were used to determine their influence on the structural and chemical properties of the resulting hydrogels. It has been found that pore size was reduced by increasing crosslinker amount. The greater crosslinking density increased the swelling capacity of the hydrogels due to the presence of more hydrophilic groups in the hydrogel network. Paracetamol release test showed higher drug diffusion for hydrogels produced with a ratio lignin:PEGDGE 1:1. The obtained results demonstrate that the proposed approach is a promising route to utilize lignocellulose waste for producing porous materials for advanced biomedical applications in the pharmacy industry.
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- Mario Culebras
- Stokes Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute and AMBER, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland;
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- Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.P.); (G.M.W.)
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- Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland; (M.P.); (G.M.W.)
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- Stokes Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute and AMBER, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland;
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Jampilek J, Kralova K. Advances in Drug Delivery Nanosystems Using Graphene-Based Materials and Carbon Nanotubes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:1059. [PMID: 33668271 PMCID: PMC7956197 DOI: 10.3390/ma14051059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Carbon is one of the most abundant elements on Earth. In addition to the well-known crystallographic modifications such as graphite and diamond, other allotropic carbon modifications such as graphene-based nanomaterials and carbon nanotubes have recently come to the fore. These carbon nanomaterials can be designed to help deliver or target drugs more efficiently and to innovate therapeutic approaches, especially for cancer treatment, but also for the development of new diagnostic agents for malignancies and are expected to help combine molecular imaging for diagnosis with therapies. This paper summarizes the latest designed drug delivery nanosystems based on graphene, graphene quantum dots, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes, mainly for anticancer therapy.
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- Josef Jampilek
- Institute of Neuroimmunology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 845 10 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University, Slechtitelu 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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Special Issue: Advanced Materials in Drug Release and Drug Delivery Systems. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14041042. [PMID: 33672104 PMCID: PMC7926677 DOI: 10.3390/ma14041042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Development of new drug molecules is costly and requires longitudinal, wide-ranging studies; therefore, designing advanced pharmaceutical formulations for existing and well-known drugs seems to be an attractive device for the pharmaceutical industry [...].
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Culebras M, Barrett A, Pishnamazi M, Walker GM, Collins MN. Wood-Derived Hydrogels as a Platform for Drug-Release Systems. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2021; 9:2515-2522. [PMID: 34306837 PMCID: PMC8296679 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c08022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Wood (cellulose and lignin)-based hydrogels were successfully produced as platforms for drug-release systems. Viscoelastic and cross-linking behaviors of precursor solutions were tuned to produce highly porous hydrogel architectures via freeze-drying. Pore sizes in the range of 100-160 μm were obtained. Varying lignin molecular structure played a key role in tailoring swelling and mechanical performance of these gels with organosolv-type lignin showing optimum properties due to its propensity for intermolecular cross-linking, achieving a compressive modulus around 11 kPa. Paracetamol was selected as a standard drug for release tests and its release rate was improved with the presence of lignin (50% more compared to pure cellulose hydrogels). This was attributed to a reduction in molecular interactions between paracetamol and cellulose. These results highlight the potential for the valorization of lignin as a platform for drug-release systems.
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- Mario Culebras
- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Plassy Technological Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Plassy Technological Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, Synthesis and Solid State
Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), University
of Limerick, Plassy Technological
Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, Synthesis and Solid State
Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC), University
of Limerick, Plassy Technological
Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- Stokes
Laboratories, School of Engineering, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Plassy Technological Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
- Health
Research Institute, University of Limerick, Plassy Technological Park, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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Anik MI, Hossain MK, Hossain I, Mahfuz AMUB, Rahman MT, Ahmed I. Recent progress of magnetic nanoparticles in biomedical applications: A review. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Muzahidul I. Anik
- Chemical Engineering University of Rhode Island Kingston Rhode Island 02881 USA
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Science Kyushu University Fukuoka 816–8580 Japan
- Atomic Energy Research Establishment Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Dhaka 1349 Bangladesh
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing Louisiana Tech University Ruston Louisiana 71270 USA
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering University of Development Alternative Dhaka 1209 Bangladesh
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- Materials Science and Engineering University of Rajshahi Rajshahi 6205 Bangladesh
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- Chemical Engineering University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio 45221 USA
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Deng S, Iscaro A, Zambito G, Mijiti Y, Minicucci M, Essand M, Lowik C, Muthana M, Censi R, Mezzanotte L, Di Martino P. Development of a New Hyaluronic Acid Based Redox-Responsive Nanohydrogel for the Encapsulation of Oncolytic Viruses for Cancer Immunotherapy. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010144. [PMID: 33435600 PMCID: PMC7827853 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are emerging as promising and potential anti-cancer therapeutic agents, not only able to kill cancer cells directly by selective intracellular viral replication, but also to promote an immune response against tumor. Unfortunately, the bioavailability under systemic administration of OVs is limited because of undesired inactivation caused by host immune system and neutralizing antibodies in the bloodstream. To address this issue, a novel hyaluronic acid based redox responsive nanohydrogel was developed in this study as delivery system for OVs, with the aim to protect the OVs following systemic administration. The nanohydrogel was formulated by water in oil (W/O) nanoemulsion method and cross-linked by disulfide bonds derived from the thiol groups of synthesized thiolated hyaluronic acid. One DNA OV Ad[I/PPT-E1A] and one RNA OV Rigvir® ECHO-7 were encapsulated into the developed nanohydrogel, respectively, in view of their potential of immunovirotherapy to treat cancers. The nanohydrogels showed particle size of approximately 300–400 nm and negative zeta potential of around −13 mV by dynamic light scattering (DLS). A uniform spherical shape of the nanohydrogel was observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), especially, the successfully loading of OV into nanohydrogel was revealed by TEM. The crosslinking between the hyaluronic acid chains was confirmed by the appearance of new peak assigned to disulfide bond in Raman spectrum. Furthermore, the redox responsive ability of the nanohydrogel was determined by incubating the nanohydrogel into phosphate buffered saline (PBS) pH 7.4 with 10 μM or 10 mM glutathione at 37 °C which stimulate the normal physiological environment (extracellular) or reductive environment (intracellular or tumoral). The relative turbidity of the sample was real time monitored by DLS which indicated that the nanohydrogel could rapidly degrade within 10 h in the reductive environment due to the cleavage of disulfide bonds, while maintaining the stability in the normal physiological environment after 5 days. Additionally, in vitro cytotoxicity assays demonstrated a good oncolytic activity of OVs-loaded nanohydrogel against the specific cancer cell lines. Overall, the results indicated that the developed nanohydrogel is a delivery system appropriate for viral drugs, due to its hydrophilic and porous nature, and also thanks to its capacity to maintain the stability and activity of encapsulated viruses. Thus, nanohydrogel can be considered as a promising candidate carrier for systemic administration of oncolytic immunovirotherapy.
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- Siyuan Deng
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (R.C.)
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- Medical School, University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield S10 2RX, UK; (A.I.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (C.L.); (L.M.)
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Physics Division, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (Y.M.); (M.M.)
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- Physics Division, School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri 9, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (Y.M.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (C.L.); (L.M.)
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical School, University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield S10 2RX, UK; (A.I.); (M.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (R.C.)
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (G.Z.); (C.L.); (L.M.)
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus Medical Center, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (S.D.); (R.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0737-40-2215
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Yoneda JS, de Araujo DR, Sella F, Liguori GR, Liguori TTA, Moreira LFP, Spinozzi F, Mariani P, Itri R. Self-assembled guanosine-hydrogels for drug-delivery application: Structural and mechanical characterization, methylene blue loading and controlled release. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 121:111834. [PMID: 33579472 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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It is known that guanosine derivatives (G) self-assemble in water forming long, flexible, and interacting aggregates (the so-called G-quadruplexes): by modulating the quadruplex charges, e.g. simply using a mixture of guanosine 5'-monophosphate (GMP) and guanosine (Gua), multi-responsive, self-healing hydrogels can be obtained. In this paper, the potential application of G-hydrogels as drug delivery systems has been assessed. Hydrogels were prepared at different Gua:GMP molar ratios. The photosensitizer Methylene Blue and the pro-apoptotic protein cytochrome C were used as cargo molecules. Small angle x-ray scattering and atomic force microscopy experiments confirmed the presence of G-quadruplexes disposed in swollen matrices with different mesh-sizes. Rheology measurements showed that the Gua:GMP molar ratio leads to specific drug release mechanisms, as the gel strength is finely tuned by electrostatic repulsion and van der Waals attraction between G-quadruplexes. Noteworthy, the gel cohesion and the drug release were pH responsive. Swelling, self-healing and cell viability features were also investigated: the results qualify the Gua:GMP hydrogel as an excellent biomaterial that can entrap and deliver key biomolecules in a sustained and responsive release manner.
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- Juliana S Yoneda
- Instituto de Fisica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Instituto de Fisica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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