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Păun AG, Popescu S, Ungureanu C, Trusca R, Pirvu C. Reduced TiO 2 Nanotubes/Silk Fibroin/ZnO as a Promising Hybrid Antibacterial Coating. Chempluschem 2024; 89:e202300450. [PMID: 37888941 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The current research aims to elucidate the influence of reduction process of TiO2 nanostructures on the surface properties of a bioinspired Ti modified implant, considering that the interface between a biomaterial surface and the living tissue plays an important role for this interaction. The production of reduced TiO2 nanotubes (RNT) with lower band gap is optimized and their performance is compared with those of simple TiO2 nanotubes (NT). The more conductive surfaces provided by the presence of RNT on Ti, allow a facile deposition of silk fibroin (SF) film using the electrochemical deposition method. This hybrid film is then functionalized with ZnO nanoparticles, to improve the antibacterial effect of the coating. The modified Ti surface is evaluated in terms of surface chemistry, morphology and roughness, wettability, surface energy, surface charge and antibacterial properties. Surface analysis such as SEM, AFM, FTIR and contact angle measurements were performed to obtain topographical features and wettability. FT-IR analysis confirms that SF was effectively attached to TiO2 nanotubes surfaces. The electrochemical deposition of SF and SF-ZnO reduced the interior diameter of nanotubes from ~85 nm to approx. 50-60 nm. All modified surfaces have a hydrophilic character.
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- Angela Gabriela Păun
- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 street, Bucharest, 011061, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 street, Bucharest, 011061, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 street, Bucharest, 011061, Romania
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- National Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 street, Bucharest, 011061, Romania
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Ungureanu C, Răileanu S, Zgârian R, Tihan G, Burnei C. State-of-the-Art Advances and Current Applications of Gel-Based Membranes. Gels 2024; 10:39. [PMID: 38247761 PMCID: PMC10815837 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Gel-based membranes, a fusion of polymer networks and liquid components, have emerged as versatile tools in a variety of technological domains thanks to their unique structural and functional attributes. Historically rooted in basic filtration tasks, recent advancements in synthetic strategies have increased the mechanical strength, selectivity, and longevity of these membranes. This review summarizes their evolution, emphasizing breakthroughs that have positioned them at the forefront of cutting-edge applications. They have the potential for desalination and pollutant removal in water treatment processes, delivering efficiency that often surpasses conventional counterparts. The biomedical field has embraced them for drug delivery and tissue engineering, capitalizing on their biocompatibility and tunable properties. Additionally, their pivotal role in energy storage as gel electrolytes in batteries and fuel cells underscores their adaptability. However, despite monumental progress in gel-based membrane research, challenges persist, particularly in scalability and long-term stability. This synthesis provides an overview of the state-of-the-art applications of gel-based membranes and discusses potential strategies to overcome current limitations, laying the foundation for future innovations in this dynamic field.
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Automation and Industrial Informatics, Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science, The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Splaiul Independenţei 313 Street, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology II, Clinical Emergency Hospital, Calea Floreasca 8, 014461 Bucharest, Romania;
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Irodia R, Ungureanu C, Sătulu V, Mîndroiu VM. Photocatalyst Based on Nanostructured TiO 2 with Improved Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:7509. [PMID: 38138651 PMCID: PMC10744369 DOI: 10.3390/ma16247509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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This study shows an easy way to use electrochemistry and plasma layering to make Cobalt-Blue-TiO2 nanotubes that are better at catalysing reactions. Once a titanium plate has been anodized, certain steps are taken to make oxygen vacancies appear inside the TiO2 nanostructures. To find out how the Co deposition method changed the final catalyst's properties, it was put through electrochemical tests (to find the charge transfer resistance and flat band potential) and optical tests (to find the band gap and Urbach energy). The catalysts were also described in terms of their shape, ability to stick to surfaces, and ability to inhibit bacteria. When Cobalt was electrochemically deposited to Blue-TiO2 nanotubes, a film with star-shaped structures was made that was hydrophilic and antibacterial. The band gap energy went down from 3.04 eV to 2.88 eV and the Urbach energy went up from 1.171 eV to 3.836 eV using this electrochemical deposition method. Also, photodegradation tests with artificial doxycycline (DOX) water were carried out to see how useful the study results would be in real life. These extra experiments were meant to show how the research results could be used in real life and what benefits they might have. For the bacterial tests, both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were used, and BT/Co-E showed the best response. Additionally, photodegradation and photoelectrodegradation experiments using artificial doxycycline (DOX) water were conducted to determine the practical relevance of the research findings. The synergistic combination of light and applied potential leads to 70% DOX degradation after 60 min of BT/Co-E irradiation.
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- Roberta Irodia
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.); (C.U.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.); (C.U.)
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- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, Atomiștilor 409, 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (R.I.); (C.U.)
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Păun AG, Dumitriu C, Ungureanu C, Popescu S. Silk Fibroin/ZnO Coated TiO 2 Nanotubes for Improved Antimicrobial Effect of Ti Dental Implants. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5855. [PMID: 37687548 PMCID: PMC10488414 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The aim of the present research is to develop a novel hybrid coating for a Ti dental implant that combines nature-inspired biomimetic polymers and TiO2 nanostructures with an entrapped ZnO antimicrobial agent. ZnO was used in other studies to cover the surface of Ti or Ti-Zr to reduce the need of clinical antibiotics, prevent the onset of peri-implantitis, and increase the success rate of oral clinical implantation. We developed an original coating that represents a promising approach in clinical dentistry. The titanium surface was first anodized to obtain TiO2 nanotubes (NT). Subsequently, on the NT surface, silk fibroin isolated from Bombyx mori cocoons was deposited as nanofibers using the electrospun technique. For an improved antibacterial effect, ZnO nanoparticles were incorporated in this biopolymer using three different methods. The surface properties of the newly created coatings were assessed to establish how they are influenced by the most important features: morphology, wettability, topography. The evaluation of stability by electrochemical methods in simulated physiological solutions was discussed more in detail, considering that it could bring necessary information related to the behavior of the implant material. All samples had improved roughness and hydrophilicity, as well as corrosion stability (with protection efficiency over 80%). The antibacterial test shows that the functional hybrid coating has good antibacterial activity because it can inhibit the proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus up to 53% and Enterococcus faecalis up to 55%. All Ti samples with the modified surface have proven superior properties compared with unmodified TiNT, which proved that they have the potential to be used as implant material in dentistry.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7 Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.G.P.); (C.D.); (C.U.)
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Popescu M, Ungureanu C. Green Nanomaterials for Smart Textiles Dedicated to Environmental and Biomedical Applications. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:ma16114075. [PMID: 37297209 DOI: 10.3390/ma16114075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Smart textiles recently reaped significant attention owing to their potential applications in various fields, such as environmental and biomedical monitoring. Integrating green nanomaterials into smart textiles can enhance their functionality and sustainability. This review will outline recent advancements in smart textiles incorporating green nanomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications. The article highlights green nanomaterials' synthesis, characterization, and applications in smart textile development. We discuss the challenges and limitations of using green nanomaterials in smart textiles and future perspectives for developing environmentally friendly and biocompatible smart textiles.
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- Melania Popescu
- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies-IMT Bucharest, 126A Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, 077190 Bucharest, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu Street, 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Fierascu IC, Fierascu I, Baroi AM, Ungureanu C, Spinu S, Avramescu SM, Somoghi R, Fierascu RC, Dinu-Parvu CE. Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leonurus cardiaca L. Extracts. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:ma16093472. [PMID: 37176353 PMCID: PMC10180527 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The present work describes, for the first time in the literature, the phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Leonurus cardiaca L. extracts. The influence of the extraction method (classical temperature extraction and microwave extraction), as well as of the extract concentration on the characteristics of the nanoparticles, was studied using analytical methods, such as UV-Vis spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscopy. Experimental data suggest that use of lower extract concentration leads to smaller dimensions nanoparticles, the same effect using the extract obtained by microwave-assisted extraction. The smallest recorded crystallite sizes (by X-ray diffraction) were under 3 nm. The antioxidant properties (determined by the DPPH assay) and the antimicrobial potential (determined against Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains) are enhanced by the phytosynthesis process (as demonstrated by the comparison of the nanoparticles' properties with the parent extracts). The present work could also represent an important step in obtaining nanoparticles with enhanced properties and controlled morphologies, but also offers information on the phytosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles using low extract concentrations.
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- Ioana Catalina Fierascu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Dens J, Holvoet W, McCutcheon K, Ungureanu C, Coussement P, Haine S, De Hemptinne Q, Sonck J, Eertmans W, Bennett J. A prospective, multi-center, randomised controlled trial for evaluation of the effectiveness of the Blimp scoring balloon in lesions not crossable with a conventional balloon or microcatheter: the BLIMP study. Acta Cardiol 2023; 78:86-90. [PMID: 35972446 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2058676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Balloon uncrossable coronary lesions are lesions that cannot be crossed with a conventional balloon. Multiple balloons have been designed to overcome this problem. The Blimp balloon has a very low scoring profile (0.6 mm) with a very high rated burst pressure (30 atmospheres). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of this balloon compared to customary low-profile balloons. METHODS We conducted a multicenter, prospective, randomised, controlled trial in which 126 patients with an uncrossable lesion were randomly (1:1 randomization) assigned to treatment first with the Blimp balloon or low-profile balloon. The primary endpoint was the success of crossing the lesion after initial failure with a microcatheter (group A) or with a conventional balloon (group B). RESULTS Overall, the first attempt of Blimp was successful in 29 out of 61 cases (48%) while the LP balloon immediately crossed in 30 out 67 cases (45%; p = 0.761). Using a low-profile balloon in the BLIMP group after failure of the Blimp balloon increased the success to 64% (39 out of 61 cases). Using the Blimp balloon in the low-profile first group after failure of the low-profile balloon increased the success to 60% (40 out of 67 cases). After the placement of a guide catheter extension, the overall successful lesion crossing in the BLIMP group was 80% (49 out of 61 cases) compared to 76% (51 out of 67 cases) in the LP Balloon group (p = 0.327). CONCLUSIONS The Blimp balloon catheter showed no superiority to customary low-profile balloons in uncrossable lesions. It can however be complementary in treating uncrossable lesions.
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- J Dens
- Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Hôpital de Jolimont, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, AZ Sint-Jan, Brugge, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Universitair Medisch Centrum, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Onze-Lieve-vrouwziekenhuis Aalst, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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Zgura I, Badea N, Enculescu M, Maraloiu VA, Ungureanu C, Barbinta-Patrascu ME. Burdock-Derived Composites Based on Biogenic Gold, Silver Chloride and Zinc Oxide Particles as Green Multifunctional Platforms for Biomedical Applications and Environmental Protection. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:1153. [PMID: 36770157 PMCID: PMC9919592 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Green nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field linked to using the principles of green chemistry to design novel nanomaterials with great potential in environmental and health protection. In this work, metal and semiconducting particles (AuNPs, AgClNPs, ZnO, AuZnO, AgClZnO, and AuAgClZnO) were phytosynthesized through a "green" bottom-up approach, using burdock (Arctium lappa L.) aqueous extract. The morphological (SEM/TEM), structural (XRD, SAED), compositional (EDS), optical (UV-Vis absorption and FTIR spectroscopy), photocatalytic, and bio-properties of the prepared composites were analyzed. The particle size was determined by SEM/TEM and by DLS measurements. The phytoparticles presented high and moderate physical stability, evaluated by zeta potential measurements. The investigation of photocatalytic activity of these composites, using Rhodamine B solutions' degradation under solar light irradiation in the presence of prepared powders, showed different degradation efficiencies. Bioevaluation of the obtained composites revealed the antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The tricomponent system AuAgClZnO showed the best antioxidant activity for capturing ROS and ABTS•+ radicals, and the best biocidal action against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The "green" developed composites can be considered potential adjuvants in biomedical (antioxidant or biocidal agents) or environmental (as antimicrobial agents and catalysts for degradation of water pollutants) applications.
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- Irina Zgura
- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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Vizitiu DE, Sardarescu DI, Fierascu I, Fierascu RC, Soare LC, Ungureanu C, Buciumeanu EC, Guta IC, Pandelea LM. Grapevine Plants Management Using Natural Extracts and Phytosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15228188. [PMID: 36431673 PMCID: PMC9697161 DOI: 10.3390/ma15228188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Starting from the well-known antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles, the goal of this study is to evaluate the influence of two "green" recipes, namely an alcoholic extract of Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott and a dispersion of silver nanoparticles phytosynthesized using the extract on grapevine pathogens. The influence of some grapevine parameters (pith/wood rapport, soluble sugars, starch, total sugars, total water content, length of young shoots, number of grapes) in field experiments was also studied. The study was conducted on four clones (Feteasca alba 97 St., Feteasca neagra 6 St., Feteasca regala 72 St., and Cabernet Sauvignon 131 St.) located in vegetation pots inside a greenhouse. For the phytosynthesis of the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) we used a scaled-up technology, allowing us to obtain large quantities of nanoparticles-containing solution. The AgNPs analysis by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy confirmed the synthesis of spherical and quasi-spherical nanoparticles of 17 nm average diameter and 6.72 nm crystallite size. The field experiments registered different responses of the four clones to the treatment, using both the natural extracts and phytosynthesized nanoparticles solution. Both recipes exhibited a protective effect against the Uncinula necator pathogen. For the treatment using phytosynthesized nanoparticles, significant increases in the pith/wood ratio for white wine clones (Feteasca alba 97 St. and Feteasca regala 72 St.) were observed. The biochemical analyses revealed other significant increases of soluble sugars (red wine clones-Feteasca neagra and Cabernet Sauvignon/second year), starch (Feteasca alba and Cabernet Sauvignon in 2021 for both clones), total sugars (Feteasca alba and Feteasca neagra in 2021 for both clones), and of total water content (Feteasca alba and Feteasca neagra in 2021 for both clones), respectively. The applied treatments also led to an increase of young shoots length and grape numbers for all clones as compared to the control (chemical pesticide), which would suggest a potential biostimulant effect of the recipes.
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- Diana Elena Vizitiu
- The National Institute for Research & Development for Biotechnology in Horticulture Stefanesti, 110134 Stefanesti, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development for Biotechnology in Horticulture Stefanesti, 110134 Stefanesti, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Natural Science Department, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, University of Pitesti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development for Biotechnology in Horticulture Stefanesti, 110134 Stefanesti, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development for Biotechnology in Horticulture Stefanesti, 110134 Stefanesti, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development for Biotechnology in Horticulture Stefanesti, 110134 Stefanesti, Romania
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Fierascu IC, Fierascu I, Baroi AM, Ungureanu C, Ortan A, Avramescu SM, Somoghi R, Fierascu RC, Dinu-Parvu CE. Phytosynthesis of Biological Active Silver Nanoparticles Using Echinacea purpurea L. Extracts. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15207327. [PMID: 36295404 PMCID: PMC9609611 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
With their phytoconstituents acting as reducing and capping agents, natural extracts can be considered a viable alternative for the obtaining of metallic nanoparticles. The properties of phytosynthesized nanoparticles are dependent upon size and morphology, which, in turn, can be tailored by adjusting different parameters of the phytosynthesis process (such as the extracts' composition). In the present study, we aimed to evaluate, for the first time in the literature, the influence of the extraction method and extract concentration on the morphological and biological properties (antioxidant and antibacterial activity) of silver nanoparticles phytosynthesized using Echinacea pupurea L. extracts. The obtained results revealed that the use of the low-concentration Echinacea hydro-alcoholic extract obtained via classical temperature extraction led to the development of nanoparticles with the smallest dimensions (less than 10 nm), compared with the use of extracts obtained with higher concentrations and the extract obtained via the microwave method. The developed nanomaterials exhibited enhanced antioxidant effects (determined via the DPPH assay) and antimicrobial properties (against Escherichia coli and Candida albicans), compared with the parent extracts.
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- Ioana Catalina Fierascu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management (PROTMED), University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Ungureanu C, Iordache N. P-145 LARGE FIBROID TUMOR IN A INGUINO-SCROTAL HERNIA – CASE REPORT. Br J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac308.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Aim
One of the most common benign mass of the spermatic cord is lipoma. More rare are the fibrous tumors described as painless, very mobile extra-testicular tumors, which are called “scrotal mouse”; can accompany inguino-scrotal hernias and sometimes mimicking hernia.
Method
We report a case of a 73 years old male, with no previous medical history, presented to our department with a right large inguino-scrotal hernia.
Intraoperatively, we traced the cord into the scrotum and noticed the presence of a mobile tumor, attached to the cord, having 10/5 cm in size. We dissected and excised it. The testicle and cord structures were normal. Also, an indirect hernia sac was ligated and we performed a modified Lichtenstein procedure. The postoperative evolution was uneventful and patient discharged next day. Histopathology shows the diagnosis of a fibroid tumor. Follow-up did not show any recurrence.
Conclusion
Fibroid tumors arising from the cord are poorly defined. Differential diagnosis with vascular, infectious/inflammatory and lipoma should be made. Malignancies should be ruled out. Also we raise the idea that large lipomas found in hernia cure should be excised and further examined.
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- C Ungureanu
- General Surgery, Saint John Hospital , Bucharest , Romania
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- General Surgery, Saint John Hospital , Bucharest , Romania
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Ungureanu C, Iordache N. P-004 OUR EXPERIENCE WITH POSTERIOR COMPONENT SEPARATION – TAR (TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS RELEASE) IN LARGE COMPLEX INCISIONAL HERNIAS – A SERIES OF 18 PATIENTS. Br J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac308.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Large incisional hernias represent a challenge for parietal surgeon. Thanks to the modification of the Rives-Stoppa technique introduced by Novitsky, a new era in solving complex defects begun. Posterior component separation (PCS) with unilateral/bilateral TAR has promising results in many studies. Our experience is presented in a retrospective study.
Method
We present a study on 18 patients (sex ratio=1:1), operated between 2019–2022, with large complex incisional hernias. Mean body mass index was 37.17 kg/m2 (range 31–42). Mean age – 58 years (range 34–70 years). We used PCS with bilateral TAR in 12 cases (66.66%) and unilateral TAR in 6 cases. One of the hernias was a combined midline-large parastomal hernia operated using Pauli technique. 5 of the hernias (27.78%) were lumbar, of which 2 were operated with hybrid technique (open and laparoscopic), using reverse TAR. Mesh used was polypropylene (61.11%) and ePTFE mesh (38.89%). The prothesis size ranged from 20×25 cm to 34×32 cm. Mean operative time was 3.41 hrs (range 2–4 hrs). Average hospitalization time was 5.44 days (range 2–14 days).
Results
Fascial closure anterior to mesh was achieved in 72.22% of patients. No recurrences were reported in the follow-up (3–12 months). Postoperative morbidity: seromas (33.33%), wound infection (11.11%), hematoma (5.55%).
Conclusions
Rives-Stoppa technique is the gold standard in VHR. Extending this technique with PCS-TAR in complex incisional hernias seems to be the perfect solution in obese patients with great outcome and low postoperative morbidity. Also the hybrid approach has great results and we hence recommend.
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- C Ungureanu
- General Surgery, Saint John Hospital , Bucharest , Romania
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- General Surgery, Saint John Hospital , Bucharest , Romania
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Ungureanu C, Colletti G, Auslender J, Nicaise G, Van Ruyssevelt P, Schraverus P, de Meester A. Successful treatment of a huge intra-mural haematoma of the ascending aorta by percutaneous coronary intervention. Acta Cardiol 2021; 76:1034-1035. [PMID: 33334261 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2020.1860511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- C. Ungureanu
- Department of Cardiology, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Jolimont Hospital, La Louvière, Belgium
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Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Gorshkova Y, Ungureanu C, Badea N, Bokuchava G, Lazea-Stoyanova A, Bacalum M, Zhigunov A, Petrovic S. Characterization and Antitumoral Activity of Biohybrids Based on Turmeric and Silver/Silver Chloride Nanoparticles. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:4726. [PMID: 34443248 PMCID: PMC8401137 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
The phyto-development of nanomaterials is one of the main challenges for scientists today, as it offers unusual properties and multifunctionality. The originality of our paper lies in the study of new materials based on biomimicking lipid bilayers loaded with chlorophyll, chitosan, and turmeric-generated nano-silver/silver chloride particles. These materials showed a good free radical scavenging capacity between 76.25 and 93.26% (in vitro tested through chemiluminescence method) and a good antimicrobial activity against Enterococcus faecalis bacterium (IZ > 10 mm). The anticancer activity of our developed bio-based materials was investigated against two cancer cell lines (human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells HT-29, and human liver carcinoma cells HepG2) and compared to one healthy cell line (human fibroblast BJ cell line). Cell viability was evaluated for all prepared materials after a 24 h treatment and was used to select the biohybrid with the highest therapeutic index (TI); additionally, the hemolytic activity of the samples was also evaluated. Finally, we investigated the morphological changes induced by the developed materials against the cell lines studied. Biophysical studies on these materials were done by correlating UV-Vis and FTIR absorption spectroscopy, with XRD, SANS, and SAXS methods, and with information provided by microscopic techniques (AFM, SEM/EDS). In conclusion, these "green" developed hybrid systems are an important alternative in cancer treatment, and against health problems associated with drug-resistant infections.
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- Marcela-Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu
- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Bucharest-Măgurele, Romania;
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Joliot-Curie, 6 Dubna, 141980 Moscow, Russia;
- Institute of Physics, Kazan Federal University, 16a Kremlyovskaya Street, 420008 Kazan, Russia
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Joliot-Curie, 6 Dubna, 141980 Moscow, Russia;
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- Low Temperature Plasma Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, Magurele, 077125 Ilfov, Romania;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, “Horia Hulubei” National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Heyrovskeho nam. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia;
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Gorshkova Y, Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Bokuchava G, Badea N, Ungureanu C, Lazea-Stoyanova A, Răileanu M, Bacalum M, Turchenko V, Zhigunov A, Juszyńska-Gałązka E. Biological Performances of Plasmonic Biohybrids Based on Phyto-Silver/Silver Chloride Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:1811. [PMID: 34361197 PMCID: PMC8308221 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Silver/silver chloride nanoparticles (Ag/AgClNPs), with a mean size of 48.2 ± 9.5 nm and a zeta potential value of -31.1 ± 1.9 mV, obtained by the Green Chemistry approach from a mixture of nettle and grape extracts, were used as "building blocks" for the "green" development of plasmonic biohybrids containing biomimetic membranes and chitosan. The mechanism of biohybrid formation was elucidated by optical analyses (UV-vis absorption and emission fluorescence, FTIR, XRD, and SAXS) and microscopic techniques (AFM and SEM). The aforementioned novel materials showed a free radical scavenging capacity of 75% and excellent antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli (IGZ = 45 mm) and Staphylococcus aureus (IGZ = 35 mm). The antiproliferative activity of biohybrids was highlighted by a therapeutic index value of 1.30 for HT-29 cancer cells and 1.77 for HepG2 cancer cells. At concentrations below 102.2 µM, these materials are not hemolytic, so they will not be harmful when found in the bloodstream. In conclusion, hybrid systems based on phyto-Ag/AgClNPs, artificial cell membranes, and chitosan can be considered potential adjuvants in liver and colorectal cancer treatment.
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- Yulia Gorshkova
- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
- Institute of Physics, Kazan Federal University, 16a Kremlyovskaya Street, 420008 Kazan, Russia
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (N.B.); (C.U.)
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (N.B.); (C.U.)
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Horia Hulubei National, Reactorului, 30, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Horia Hulubei National, Reactorului, 30, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
- Department of Crystal Growth Laboratory, South Ural State University, 76, Lenin Aven., 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Heyrovskeho nam. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland;
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Ungureanu C, Barbulescu L, Dumitriu C, Manole C, Pirvu C. Titanium industrial residues surface modification towards its reuse as antimicrobial surfaces. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2021; 28:38224-38237. [PMID: 33733411 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13359-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a new material obtained from titanium ingots residue was coated with natural carotenoids having antibacterial properties. The waste is a no recycling titanium scrap from technological production process which was pressed and transformed into disks titanium samples. Through anodization and annealing procedures of the titanium disk, a nanostructured titanium dioxide surface with photocatalytic and antibacterial properties was successfully obtained. The titanium scrap impurities (V, Al, and N), unwanted for production process, have shown to improve electrochemical and semiconductor properties of the residue surfaces. The nanostructured titanium scrap surface was modified with two different carotenoids, torularhodin and β-carotene, to potentiate the antibacterial properties. The bactericidal tests were performed against Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli, both Gram-negative. The best bactericidal effect is obtained for nanostructured titanium scrap disks immersed in torularhodin, with a percentage of growth inhibition around 60% against both tested bacteria. The results suggest that this low-cost waste material is suitable for efficient reuse as antibacterial surface after a few simple and inexpensive treatments.
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
- National Research & Development Institute for Non-Ferrous and Rare Metals, 102 Biruintei Blvd, 077145, Pantelimon, Ilfov, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061, Bucharest, Romania.
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Fierascu I, Fierascu RC, Ungureanu C, Draghiceanu OA, Soare LC. Application of Polypodiopsida Class in Nanotechnology-Potential towards Development of More Effective Bioactive Solutions. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:748. [PMID: 34066800 PMCID: PMC8151343 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The area of phytosynthesized nanomaterials is rapidly developing, with numerous studies being published yearly. The use of plant extracts is an alternative method to reduce the toxic potential of the nanomaterials and the interest in obtaining phytosynthesized nanoparticles is usually directed towards accessible and common plant species, ferns not being explored to their real potential in this field. The developed nanoparticles could benefit from their superior antimicrobial and antioxidant properties (compared with the nanoparticles obtained by other routes), thus proposing an important alternative against health care-associated and drug-resistant infections, as well as in other types of applications. The present review aims to summarize the explored application of ferns in nanotechnology and related areas, as well as the current bottlenecks and future perspectives, as emerging from the literature data.
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- Irina Fierascu
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Pitesti, 1 Targu din Vale Str., 110040 Pitesti, Romania; (O.A.D.); (L.C.S.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Pitesti, 1 Targu din Vale Str., 110040 Pitesti, Romania; (O.A.D.); (L.C.S.)
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Ungureanu C, Fierascu I, Fierascu RC, Costea T, Avramescu SM, Călinescu MF, Somoghi R, Pirvu C. In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles Phytosynthesized Using Raphanus sativus L. Waste Extracts. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:ma14081845. [PMID: 33917755 PMCID: PMC8068147 DOI: 10.3390/ma14081845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The aim of the current paper is the development of phytosynthesized silver nanoparticles mediated by Raphanus sativus L. extracts obtained through two extraction methods (temperature and microwave) and to test their potential application for controlling apple crops pathogens. The phytosynthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. All the materials were evaluated in terms of antioxidant and in vitro antimicrobial activity (against bacteria, molds, and yeast: Escherichia coli ATCC 8738, Staphylococcus aureus ATTC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027, Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028, Candida albicans ATCC 10231, Venturia inaequalis, Podosphaera leucotricha, Fusarium oxysporum ATCC 48112, Penicillium hirsutum ATCC 52323, and Aspergillus niger ATCC 15475). Considering the results obtained in the in vitro assays, formulations based on nanoparticles phytosynthesized using Raphanus sativus L. waste extracts (RS1N) were evaluated as potential antifungal agents for horticultural crops protection, against Venturia inaequalis and Podosphaera leucotricha through in vivo assays. For the DPPH assay, the inhibition (%) varied between 37.06% (for RS1N at 0.8 mg/mL concentration) and 83.72% (for RS1N at 7.2 mg/mL concentration) compared to 19.97% (for RS2N at 0.8 mg/mL) and only 28.91% (for RS2N at 7.2 mg/mL). Similar results were obtained for RS3N (85.42% inhibition at 7.2 mg/mL) compared with RS4N (21.76% inhibition at 7.2 mg/mL). Regarding the ABTS assay, the highest scavenger activity values were recorded for samples RS1N (91.43% at 1.6 mg/mL) and RS3N (96.62% at 1.6 mg/mL).
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- Department of General Chemistry, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
- Correspondence: (C.U.); (R.C.F.)
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.S.)
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.S.)
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.U.); (R.C.F.)
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- Phytotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020956 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management, University of Bucharest, 050107 Bucharest, Romania;
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (I.F.); (R.S.)
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- Department of General Chemistry, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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Ungureanu C, Calinescu M, Ferdes M, Soare L, Vizitiu D, Fierascu I, Fierascu RC, Raileanu S. Isolation and Cultivation of Some Pathogen Fungi from Apple and Grapevines Grown in Arges County. Rev Chim 2019. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.19.11.7671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The development of apple and grapevines varieties displaying durable resistance against some disease is one of the major aims in breeding programmes worldwide. In order to test some bio fungicides, the isolation of some pathogens for apple (Podosphaera leucotricha, Venturia inaequalis) and grapevine (Plasmopara viticola) was carried out.
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Tihan GT, Rău I, Zgârian RG, Ungureanu C, Barbaresso RC, Kaya MGA, Dinu-Pîrvu C, Ghica MV. Oxytetracycline versus Doxycycline Collagen Sponges Designed as Potential Carrier Supports in Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11080363. [PMID: 31344927 PMCID: PMC6722625 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11080363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Many research studies are directed toward developing safe and efficient collagen-based biomaterials as carriers for drug delivery systems. This article presents a comparative study of the properties of new collagen sponges prepared and characterized by different methods intended for biomedical applications. The structural integrity is one of the main properties for a biomaterial in order for it to be easily removed from the treated area. Thus, the effect of combining a natural polymer such as collagen with an antimicrobial drug such as oxytetracycline or doxycycline and glutaraldehyde as the chemical cross-linking agent influences the cross-linking degree of the material, which is in direct relation to its resistance to collagenase digestion, the drug kinetic release profile, and in vitro biocompatibility. The enzymatic degradation results identified oxytetracycline as the best inhibitor of collagenase when the collagen sponge was cross-linked with 0.5% glutaraldehyde. The drug release kinetics revealed an extended release of the antibiotic for oxytetracycline-loaded collagen sponges compared with doxycycline-loaded collagen sponges. Considering the behavior of differently prepared sponges, the collagen sponge with oxytetracycline and 0.5% glutaraldehyde could represent a viable polymeric support for the prevention/treatment of infections at the application site, favoring tissue regeneration.
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- Graţiela Teodora Tihan
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Polizu Street No. 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Collagen, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, National Research and Development Institute for Textile and Leather, 031215 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 20956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physical and Colloidal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 20956 Bucharest, Romania
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Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Badea N, Bacalum M, Ungureanu C, Suica-Bunghez IR, Iordache SM, Pirvu C, Zgura I, Maraloiu VA. 3D hybrid structures based on biomimetic membranes and Caryophyllus aromaticus - "green" synthesized nano-silver with improved bioperformances. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2019; 101:120-137. [PMID: 31029305 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.03.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The paper describes an innovative bio-design of some hybrid nanoarchitectures containing bioartificial membranes and silver nanoparticles phytogenerated by using a natural extract Caryophyllus aromaticus (cloves) that contains many bioactive compounds. Two kinds of liposomes with and without chlorophyll a (Chla) obtained through thin film hydration method were used to achieve bio-green-generated hybrids by a simple, cost effective bottom-up approach. The characteristic peaks of CE-nAg monitored by UV-Vis absorption have firstly demonstrated the biohybrids formation. The slightly blue shift and fluorescence quenching observed by fluorescence emission spectra highlighted the formation of hybrid systems by biointeraction between lipid vesicles and silver nanoparticles. The incorporation of silver nanoparticles in lipid vesicles resulted in significant changes of FT-IR spectra of liposomes, indicating a reorganization of biomimetic membranes. All the microscopic methods (SEM, AFM and TEM) confirmed the biosynthesis of "green" AgNPs together with associated biohybrids, their spherical and quasi-spherical shapes with nano-scaled size. By TEM assay it was shown that CE-nAg are surrounded by petal like cloud structures that consist of biopolymers like proteins or polysaccharides and other phytochemicals arising from clove extract. EDS spectra confirmed the formation of phyto-nanoAg and also the presence of silver in the biohybrids. In addition, Selected Area Electron Diffraction showed characteristic polycrystalline ring patterns for a cubic structure of the clove-generated AgNPs. The hybrid materials showed efficient physical stability,i.e. ξ value of -28.0 mV (for biohybrids without Chla, BH) and of -31.7 mV (for biohybrids labelled with Chla, Chla-BH), assured by strong electrostatic repulsive forces between particles. The "green" nano-silver particles (CE-nAg) showed remarkable antioxidant activity (AA = 90.2%). The biohybrids loaded with clove-AgNPs proved to be more effective, scavenging about 98.8% of free radicals (in case of Chla-BH), and of 92.6% (in case of BH). The antibacterial effectiveness showed that green AgNPs combine in a synergistic manner the antibacterial properties of clove extract with those of silver, resulting in an enhancement of inhibition diameter, by 20%. Chla-BH proved to be more potent against Escherichia coli, than BH, exhibiting an inhibition diameter of 42 mm. Regarding the in vitro cytotoxicity against tumour cells, the CE-nAg concentration significantly influenced the cell viability, i.e. IC50 was 3.6% (v/v) for HT-29 cells. Chla-BH was more effective against HT-29 cancer cells at the concentrations ranging from 0 to 18% (v/v), when the normal cells were not affected. Clove-generated AgNPs exhibited haemolytic activity against hRBCs, while the biohybrids were haemocompatible. The action mechanism on the two cell lines (mouse fibroblast L929 cells and human colorectal adenocarcinoma HT-29 cells) investigated by fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that CE-nAg killed almost all the cells (94%) through necrosis at a concentration of 33.4% (v/v). The treatment of HT-29 cells with BH resulted in: 71.5% viable cells, 19.5% apoptotic and only 9% necrotic cells, while in the case of Chla-BH treatment, only 77.5% cells were viable, 16% cells were apoptotic and 6.5% were necrotic. In this way, the developed silver-based nanoparticles can represent viable promoters to develop new biohybrids with improved features, e.g. antioxidant and antibacterial effectiveness, haemolytic activity and greater specificity towards tumour cells.
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- Marcela Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu
- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, 405 Atomistilor Street, PO Box MG-11, Bucharest, Magurele 077125, Romania
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- University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, 1-7, Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului, 30, Magurele, Romania.
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- University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, 1-7, Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, 3Nano-SAE Research Centre, PO Box MG-38, Bucharest, Magurele 077125, Romania
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- University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, 1-7, Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-7, Bucharest, Magurele 077125, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-7, Bucharest, Magurele 077125, Romania
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Mihalcea A, Onu A, Chirvase AA, Ungureanu C. The Application of Single Use Bioreactors for the Production of a Carotenoids Mix, Mainly Torularhodin. Rev Chim 2019. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.19.1.6865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The lab scale CellMaker Single Use Bioreactor made by Cellexus and BIOSTAT CultiBagRM Single Use Bioreactor made by Sartorius were tested versus a conventional Bioengineering reactor in order to increase the carotenoidic pigments concentration, mainly torularhodin concentration. For further research with the same yeast it is to consider both: the medium composition with phosphate addition, but also the Single Use Bioreactor Cellexus to get the highest torularhodin concentration in the carotenoids mix.
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Ionita D, Ungureanu C, Prodana M, Negru AM, Enachescu M. Hybrid Materials Based on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes with Antimicrobial Properties. Rev Chim 2018. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.18.10.6594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In the present paper were prepared four types of sample consisting of multi-walled carbon nanotubes functionalized with carboxyl groups (MWCNT-COOH being the reference sample) and further functionalized with ZnCl2, MgCl2, AgNO3 and CuCl2. The samples were submitted to scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), and determined the antimicrobial character.
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Leijten FSS, Andel J, Ungureanu C, Arends J, Tan F, Dijk J, Petkov G, Kalitzin S, Gutter T, Weerd A, Vledder B, Thijs R, Thiel G, Roes K, Hofstra W, Lazeron R, Cluitmans P, Ballieux M, Groot M. Multimodal seizure detection: A review. Epilepsia 2018; 59 Suppl 1:42-47. [DOI: 10.1111/epi.14047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Frans S. S. Leijten
- Department of Neurology Brain Center Rudolf Magnus University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht The Netherlands
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Fierascu I, Ungureanu C, Avramescu SM, Cimpeanu C, Georgescu MI, Fierascu RC, Ortan A, Sutan AN, Anuta V, Zanfirescu A, Dinu-Pirvu CE, Velescu BS. Genoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of wild-growing Juniperus communis L. (Cupressaceae) native to Romanian southern sub-Carpathian hills. BMC Complement Altern Med 2018; 18:3. [PMID: 29301523 PMCID: PMC5755145 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-2066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Juniperus communis L. represents a multi-purpose crop used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industry. Several studies present the possible medicinal properties of different Juniperus taxa native to specific geographical area. The present study aims to evaluate the genoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory potential of hydroalcoholic extract of wild-growing Juniperus communis L. (Cupressaceae) native to Romanian southern sub-Carpathian hills. METHODS The prepared hydroethanolic extract of Juniperus communis L. was characterized by GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis spectrometry and phytochemical assays. The antioxidant potential was evaluated using the DPPH assay, the antifungal effect was studied on Aspergillus niger ATCC 15475 and Penicillium hirsutum ATCC 52323, while the genoprotective effect was evaluated using the Allium cepa assay. The anti-inflammatory effect was evaluated in two inflammation experimental models (dextran and kaolin) by plethysmometry. Male Wistar rats were treated by gavage with distilled water (negative control), the microemulsion (positive control), diclofenac sodium aqueous solution (reference) and microemulsions containing juniper extract (experimental group). The initial paw volume and the paw volumes at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 24 h were measured. RESULTS Total terpenoids, phenolics and flavonoids were estimated to be 13.44 ± 0.14 mg linalool equivalent, 19.23 ± 1.32 mg gallic acid equivalent, and 5109.6 ± 21.47 mg rutin equivalent per 100 g of extract, respectively. GC-MS characterization of the juniper extract identified 57 volatile compounds in the sample, while the HPLC analysis revealed the presence of the selected compounds (α-pinene, chlorogenic acid, rutin, apigenin, quercitin). The antioxidant potential of the crude extract was found to be 81.63 ± 0.38% (measured by the DPPH method). The results of the antifungal activity assay (for Aspergillus niger and Penicillium hirsutum) were 21.6 mm, respectively 17.2 mm as inhibition zone. Test results demonstrated the genoprotective potential of J. communis undiluted extract, inhibiting the mitodepressive effect of ethanol. The anti-inflammatory action of the juniper extract, administered as microemulsion in acute-dextran model was increased when compared to kaolin subacute inflammation induced model. CONCLUSION The hydroalcoholic extract obtained from wild-growing Juniperus communis native to Romanian southern sub-Carpathian hills has genoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Irina Fierascu
- The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1 Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management, University of Bucharest, 36-46 M. Kogalniceanu Blvd., 050107 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Pitesti, 1 Targu din Vale, 110040 Pitesti, Arges Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Str., 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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Fierascu RC, Georgiev MI, Fierascu I, Ungureanu C, Avramescu SM, Ortan A, Georgescu MI, Sutan AN, Zanfirescu A, Dinu-Pirvu CE, Velescu BS, Anuta V. Mitodepressive, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects of wild-growing Romanian native Arctium lappa L. (Asteraceae) and Veronica persica Poiret (Plantaginaceae). Food Chem Toxicol 2017; 111:44-52. [PMID: 29126799 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 11/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The present study aims to evaluate the potential uses of hydroalcoholic extracts obtained from Romanian native wild-growing plants. The hydroalcoholic extracts were obtained from the burdock roots and respectively the aerial parts of birdeye speedwell. The extracts were characterised by HPLC (quantifying 13 compounds in the V. persica extract, 6 compounds in the A. lappa extract and confirming the presence of arctiin and arctigenin in the burdock extract). The antioxidant potential of the crude extracts was evaluated using two methods: the DPPH assay (79.91% for speedwell extract, 76.23% for burdock extract) and the phosphomolybdate method (296.5 mg/g ascorbic acid equivalents for burdock, 324.4 mg/g for speedwell). The crude extracts were found to be active against both fungal lines used (Aspergillus niger and Penicillium hirsutum), inhibition zones - 17.1 mm and 13.1 mm against P. hirsutum, respectively ca. 22 mm for both extracts against A. niger. The cytogenetic effects (assessed using the Allium cepa assay) revealed a series of chromosomal aberrations and nuclear aberrations induced in the meristematic root cells. The anti-inflammatory effect, estimated in two inflammation experimental models, showed a significant effect, especially for the speedwell extract. The results recommend the evaluated extracts as promising sources of biologically-active compounds.
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- Radu Claudiu Fierascu
- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania; The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania; Laboratory of Applied Biotechnologies, Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Plovdiv, Bulgaria University, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania; The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania.
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- Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania; Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Pitesti, Department of Natural Sciences, Pitesti, Arges, Romania
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania; Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Dumitriu C, Voicu SI, Muhulet A, Nechifor G, Popescu S, Ungureanu C, Carja A, Miculescu F, Trusca R, Pirvu C. Production and characterization of cellulose acetate - titanium dioxide nanotubes membrane fraxiparinized through polydopamine for clinical applications. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 181:215-223. [PMID: 29253966 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.10.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The present paper introduces a study on the preparation and characterization of cellulose acetate - TiO2 nanotubes membrane. In order to be used as a hemodialysis membrane, fraxiparinized nanotubes have been incorporated into the cellulose matrix. Fraxiparine embedding was performed via strong binding ability of dopamine. Composite membrane was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and water contact angle measurement. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used to correlate the morphology of composite membrane with its electrochemical properties. Mott-Schottky test proved titanium dioxide semiconductor incorporation in composite membrane. Permeation test was made to determine pure water flux. The obtained results showed that addition of nanotubes had a positive impact on membrane permeation compared with a control polymeric membrane.
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- Cristina Dumitriu
- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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Ungureanu C, Dumitriu C, Popescu S, Enculescu M, Tofan V, Popescu M, Pirvu C. Enhancing antimicrobial activity of TiO2/Ti by torularhodin bioinspired surface modification. Bioelectrochemistry 2015; 107:14-24. [PMID: 26414412 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2015.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Implant-associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. This study was performed using titanium samples coated by anodization with a titanium dioxide (TiO2) shielded nanotube layer. TiO2/Ti surface was modified by simple immersion in torularhodin solution and by using a mussel-inspired method based on polydopamine as bio adhesive for torularhodin immobilization. SEM analysis revealed tubular microstructures of torularhodin and the PDA ability to function as a catchy anchor between torularhodin and TiO2 surface. Corrosion resistance was associated with TiO2 barrier oxide layer and nano-organized oxide layer and the torularhodin surface modification does not bring significant changes in resistance of the oxide layer. Our results demonstrated that the torularhodin modified TiO2/Ti surface could effectively prevent adhesion and proliferation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The new modified titanium surface showed good biocompatibility and well-behaved haemocompatibility. This biomaterial with enhanced antimicrobial activity holds great potential for future biomedical applications.
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, Bucharest 060042, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, Bucharest 060042, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, Bucharest 060042, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 105 bis, P.O. Box MG-7, Magurele, Bucharest 77125, Romania
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- "Cantacuzino" National Institute of Research-Development for Microbiology and Immunology, 103 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 5, Bucharest 050096, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, 126A, Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, Bucharest 077190, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, Bucharest 060042, Romania.
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Teodora Tihan G, Ungureanu C, Constantin Barbaresso R, Gabriela Zgârian R, Rău I, Meghea A, Georgiana Albu M, Violeta Ghica M. Chloramphenicol collagen sponges for local drug delivery in dentistry. CR CHIM 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crci.2015.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ungureanu C, Ioniţă D, Berteanu E, Tcacenco L, Zuav A, Demetrescu I. Improving Natural Biopolymeric Membranes Based on Chitosan and Collagen for Biomedical Applications Introducing Silver. J BRAZIL CHEM SOC 2015. [DOI: 10.5935/0103-5053.20150298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Iordache SM, Iordache AM, Badea N, Ungureanu C. Nanobioarchitectures based on chlorophyll photopigment, artificial lipid bilayers and carbon nanotubes. Beilstein J Nanotechnol 2014; 5:2316-2325. [PMID: 25551059 PMCID: PMC4273269 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.5.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In the last decade, building biohybrid materials has gained considerable interest in the field of nanotechnology. This paper describes an original design for bionanoarchitectures with interesting properties and potential bioapplications. Multilamellar lipid vesicles (obtained by hydration of a dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine thin film) with and without cholesterol were labelled with a natural photopigment (chlorophyll a), which functioned as a sensor to detect modifications in the artificial lipid bilayers. These biomimetic membranes were used to build non-covalent structures with single-walled carbon nanotubes. Different biophysical methods were employed to characterize these biohybrids such as: UV-vis absorption and emission spectroscopy, zeta potential measurements, AFM and chemiluminescence techniques. The designed, carbon-based biohybrids exhibited good physical stability, good antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and could be used as biocoating materials. As compared to the cholesterol-free samples, the cholesterol-containing hybrid structures demonstrated better stability (i.e., their zeta potential reached the value of -36.4 mV), more pronounced oxygen radical scavenging ability (affording an antioxidant activity of 73.25%) and enhanced biocidal ability, offering inhibition zones of 12.4, 11.3 and 10.2 mm in diameter, against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis, respectively.
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- Marcela Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu
- Department of Electricity and Magnetism, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania
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- 3Nano-SAE Research Centre, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, P.O. Box MG-38, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania
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- 3Nano-SAE Research Centre, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, P.O. Box MG-38, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1–7 Polizu Street, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1–7 Polizu Street, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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Ungureanu C, Popescu S, Purcel G, Tofan V, Popescu M, Sălăgeanu A, Pîrvu C. Improved antibacterial behavior of titanium surface with torularhodin-polypyrrole film. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2014; 42:726-33. [PMID: 25063174 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 05/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The problem of microorganisms attaching and proliferating on implants and medical devices surfaces is still attracting interest in developing research on different coatings based on antibacterial agents. The aim of this work is centered on modifying titanium (Ti) based implants surfaces through incorporation of a natural compound with antimicrobial effect, torularhodin (T), by means of a polypyrrole (PPy) film. This study tested the potential antimicrobial activity of the new coating against a range of standard bacterial strains: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The morphology, physical and electrochemical properties of the synthesized films were assessed by SEM, AFM, UV-Vis, FTIR and cyclic voltammetry. In addition, biocompatibility of this new coating was evaluated using L929 mouse fibroblast cells. The results showed that PPy-torularhodin composite film acts as a corrosion protective coating with antibacterial activity and it has no harmful effect on cell viability.
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Cantacuzino" National Institute of Research-Development for Microbiology and Immunology, 103 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 5, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, 126A, Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, 077190 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Cantacuzino" National Institute of Research-Development for Microbiology and Immunology, 103 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 5, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Ungureanu C, Iordache SM, Iordache AM, Bunghez IR, Ghiurea M, Badea N, Fierascu RC, Stamatin I. Eco-designed biohybrids based on liposomes, mint–nanosilver and carbon nanotubes for antioxidant and antimicrobial coating. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2014; 39:177-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2013] [Revised: 02/02/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Ungureanu C, Iordache SM, Bunghez IR, Badea N, Rau I. Green silver nanobioarchitectures with amplified antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:3221-3231. [DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00262h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel, simple and cost-effective bottom-up approach was developed to achieve antioxidant and antimicrobial biohybrids based on biomimetic membranes, phyto-nanosilver and single-walled carbon nanotubes.
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- Marcela Elisabeta Barbinta-Patrascu
- University of Bucharest
- Faculty of Physics
- Department of Electricity and Magnetism
- Solid-State Physics, and Biophysics
- Bucharest-Magurele, Romania
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- POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science 1-7
- Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Bucharest
- Faculty of Physics
- 3Nano-SAE Research Centre
- Bucharest-Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry INCDCP-ICECHIM
- Bucharest, Romania
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- POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science 1-7
- Bucharest, Romania
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- POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science 1-7
- Bucharest, Romania
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Florea MG, Nedelcu IA, Ungureanu C, Ficai A, Ficai D, Guran C, Andronescu E. Alginate and Sulfanilamide Based DDS with Antibacterial Activity. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2013.769253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ungureanu C, Mirica DC, Laruelle C, Timmermans P, Pieters D, Papadatos S, Maatouk M, Germay O, Vandenbossche JL, Etienne PY. Is the aortic size all that matters in predicting the risk of type A dissection? Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht311.5938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ungureanu C, Marchal L, Chirvase AA, Foucault A. Centrifugal partition extraction, a new method for direct metabolites recovery from culture broth: case study of torularhodin recovery from Rhodotorula rubra. Bioresour Technol 2013; 132:406-9. [PMID: 23260274 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.11.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2012] [Revised: 11/23/2012] [Accepted: 11/25/2012] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Centrifugal partition extraction (CPE), close to centrifugal partition chromatography, put in contact in a continuous way two immiscible liquid phases. This work presents early experiments on CPE use for solid-liquid-liquid extraction. It was applied to the direct treatment of culture broth for metabolites recovery. Torularhodin is one of the carotenoid pigments produced by the yeast Rhodotorula sp., with a terminal carboxylic group considered nowadays as a powerful antioxidant to be included in food and drugs formulations. Torularhodin was extracted from Rhodotorula rubra ICCF 209 cells by CPE. The recovery of torularhodin reaches 74 μg/g of biomass i.e. 294 μg/L of culture medium. The efficiency of the extraction step increased with the operating flow rate. The extraction yield could reach 91% with a contact time lower than 2 min. A 300 mL apparatus allowed a feed at 90 mL/min. The technique is proposed for extraction or sample preparation before analysis.
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- Camelia Ungureanu
- University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science 1-7, Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Stoica-Mustafa E, Pechianu C, Iorgescu A, Hortopan M, Dima SO, Tomulescu V, Dumitraşcu T, Ungureanu C, Andronesi D, Popescu I, Herlea V. Pathological characteristics and clinical specifications in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: a study of 68 cases. Rom J Morphol Embryol 2012; 53:351-355. [PMID: 22732805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) represent a group of tumors, having their origin in cells of diffuse endocrine system, with particular clinical course, diagnosis and treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS In our study, were included 68 patients with neuroendocrine digestive tumors admitted, diagnosed and treated in Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, in the last ten years--2000-2010 (retrospective study). RESULTS Thirty-three (49%) patients were males, 35 (51%) females, and the main age was 58.9 years. In 62 (90.3%) cases was possible to find the primary tumor. The examined tumors had different localizations: pancreas--32 (47.04%) cases (head--17 (24.99%) cases, and body and tail--15 (22.05%) cases), stomach--7 (10.29%) cases, small intestine--7 (10.29%) cases, 6 (8.82%) cases--unknown primary site (diagnosis was established on metastases), right colon--6 (8.82%) cases, liver--6 (8.82%) cases, rectum--2 (2.94%) cases, and retroperitoneum--2 (2.94%) cases. Microscopic examination revealed 59 (86.8%) malignant tumors and 9 (13.2%) benign tumors. Using WHO 2000 Classification, 28 cases of malignant tumors were well-differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas, and 31 cases were poor differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas. From malignant cases, 25 (42.3%) have distant metastases and 15 (25.9%) lymph node metastases. CONCLUSIONS Cases of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors included in our study had clinical and histopathological features in correspondence with data from literature--slight predominance in women, predominance in 5th and 6th decades of life, the most frequent localizations were at pancreatic level--both head and body and tail, but the rarest were in colon and retroperitoneum. Most of the cases studied, were malignant tumors, from these more than a half were poor differentiated, and a quarter of them having lymph node or distant metastases.
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Ionita D, Grecu M, Ungureanu C, Demetrescu I. Antimicrobial activity of the surface coatings on TiAlZr implant biomaterial. J Biosci Bioeng 2011; 112:630-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2011.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Revised: 07/06/2011] [Accepted: 07/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Drăcea O, Iordache C, Bucur M, Bleotu C, Banu O, Ungureanu C, Cristea D, Lixandru MS, Larion C, Necula G, Lazăr V, Chifiriuc MC. Investigation of the influence of different physico-chemical parameters upon the susceptibility of planktonic and adherent Escherichia coli cells to beta-lactams and quinolones. Roum Arch Microbiol Immunol 2009; 68:50-54. [PMID: 19507628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of different physico-chemical parameters on Escherichia coli susceptibility to ceftriaxone (CRO), cefotaxime (CTX), imipenem (IMP), and nalidixic acid (as marker for resistance by impermeability). The influence of chemical composition of culture medium was evaluated by the comparative assessment of inhibition growth diameters on different solid media: Mueller Hinton Medium (MH), Plate Count Agar Medium (PCA), MacConkey Medium (MC) and Eosin Methylen Blue Medium (EMB). In order to evaluate the differences in antibiotic susceptibility between the biofilm embedded and planktonic cells, an original, simple experimental model was used, by including the bacterial cells in an agar layer, mimicking the biofilm matrix. Our results demonstrated that the inhibition diameter zone was much larger on PCA, EMB and MC than on MH, considered as general standard medium for the antibiosusceptibility testings (CLSI). When bacterial cells were included in the agar matrix, the growth inhibition diameters obtained for different beta-lactams proved to be different of planktonic cells, i.e.: for CTX, a narrow inhibition diameter was obtained, demonstrating the low efficiency of this antibiotic in the treatment of biofilm associated infections, whereas the CRO proved the same efficiency against planktonic as well as to agar embedded bacteria. The different susceptibility results obtained for the cells embedded in the agar matrix by an adapted disk diffusion method are pleading for the necessity to assess new adapted standard methods and specific parameters in the purpose to determine the antibiotic resistance of bacterial cells isolated from biofilm associated infections.
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- O Drăcea
- National Institute for Research in Microbiology and Immunology Cantacuzino, Spl. Independentei, 103, 050096, Bucharest, Romania
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Ungureanu C, Caramihai M, Chirvase AA, Muntean O, Nagy I, Onu A, Salageanu A. Model and Kinetic Parameters Identification for Therapeutical Product Obtained According to the GMP Guidelines. Rev Chim 2008. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.08.7.1891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The technological solutions were elaborated to achieve the design of the production flow with respect of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. To be in line with the GMP rules a fed-batch operation mode is be designed based on the batch modelling results. As the production rate of the microbial immunomodulator is associated with the biomass growth rate, it was required to study the bacterium growth kinetics in batch process. After the selection of the kinetic model based on several batches experimental data by using the analysis criteria - modelling error and estimation rule convergence, the limiting substrate concentration to be maintained during fed-batch cells exponential growth was determined as 115 - 125 mg/L. The batch bioprocess was performed in a Bioengineering AG bioreactor with a software based control of the main variables.
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Crutescu R, Ungureanu C, Vasilescu P. Biodegradation of Phenols by a Pure Bacteria of Pseudomonas Putida and by a Mixed Culture of Pseudomonas Various. Rev Chim 2008. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.08.4.1804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The paper presents the study of treatment of wastewaters resulted from a petrochemical platform. The purpose of this work was to simulate the industrial process under the Monod model and to determine if the model could be used for engineering working. The Monod model used to simulate the industrial process was based on equation Monod modified by Jarzebski et al. First, the biodegradation time was determined using the model at an initial phenols concentration of 23.4 mg/L and a pure culture of Pseudomonas putida for the phenols biodegradation. Then, the biodegradation time was determined in the same operating conditions, but using a mixed culture of bacteria, Pseudomonas (various species). In both cases the results were compared with the experimental time. The model provided good results compared to the industrial process when selecting a pure culture of Pseudomonas putida for phenols biodegradation.
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Stîngu C, Mitulescu G, Ungureanu C, Popescu I. [Soft tissue reconstruction after total pelvic exenteration]. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2007; 102:389-399. [PMID: 17966934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Total pelvic exenteration leaves a major defect in pelvic-perineal region. Delayed healing, bowel fistulae, occlusion or protrusion and infection are frequent complications of this procedure. During 2000-2006, in General Surgery and Liver Transplantation Fundeni, 73 patients with advanced pelvic cancer and invasive recurrences were operated. For 42 patients, various procedures for pelvic and vaginal reconstruction (omental flap, muscular and musculo-cutaneous flaps--rectus abdominis and gracilis) were performed in order to fill the pelvi-perineal defects and restore form and function. Technical principles, indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of these procedures are outlined. We found that complications related to total pelvic exenteration dramatically decreased and primary healing of the perineal wound was superior, facts that correlate with the literature data.
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- C Stîngu
- Centrul de Chirurgie Generală şi Transplant Hepatic, Institutul Clinic Fundeni, Bucureşti.
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Mitulescu G, Ungureanu C, Gluck G, Stîngu C, Mitulescu D, Stănculeanu D, Sgarbură O, Tulbure D, Popescu I. [Total pelvic exenteration in the treatment of advanced pelvic cancer]. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2007; 102:143-54. [PMID: 17615915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Total pelvic exenteration (TPE) is a radical and aggressive procedure performed in the local advanced pelvic cancer started from any pelvic organ. The experience of 73 TPE performed for local invasive cancer and centro-pelvic recurrences with initial malignancy at the cervix (45 cases), rectum (19 cases), vagina (5 cases), endometrial (3 cases) and urinary bladder (1 case), in 61 females and 12 males with age range 27-78 years, are analysed. The procedures were performed for advanced pelvic cancer in 24 cases and also for invasive centro-pelvic recurrences in 49 cases (67.5%). In 5 cases, TPE was extended laterally. In 42 patients reconstructive procedures were added. All patients survived to surgery but 5 postoperative deaths (6.8%) were recorded. Complications occurred in 52% of cases, 38 from 73 patients had one or more than one complication with an average of 1.5 per patient. 22 among these patients (30%) requiring operative treatment. The average survival was 49.07 months, the median survival of 55 months and the estimated survival at 11 and 78 months was 66%, respectively 50%. The procedure is indicated in the absence of pelvic wall invasion and secondary distant dissemination and lengthens significantly the life span and increase the quality of life.
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- G Mitulescu
- Centrul de Chirurgie Generală şi Transplant Hepatic, Institutul Clinic Fundeni, Bucureşti.
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Rayavarapu R, Petersen W, Gac SL, Ungureanu C, Leeuwen TV, Manohar S. Synthesis, functionalization and characterization of rod-shaped gold nanoparticles as potential optical contrast agents. Mol Imaging 2007. [DOI: 10.1364/ecbo.2007.6626_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Feldman D, Crusos A, Ungureanu C. Compatibility of poly(vinyl chloride) with other polymers. J MACROMOL SCI B 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00222347708212240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- D. Feldman
- a Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry P. Poni , 41 A Gr. Ghica, 6600, Vodǎ Alley, Jassy, Romania
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- a Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry P. Poni , 41 A Gr. Ghica, 6600, Vodǎ Alley, Jassy, Romania
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- a Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry P. Poni , 41 A Gr. Ghica, 6600, Vodǎ Alley, Jassy, Romania
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Ginghina C, Serban M, Enache R, Ungureanu C, Deleanu D, Platon P. Stenting of the left main coronary artery stenosis due to extrinsic compression. Eur Heart J 2006. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehl194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Ungureanu C, Mahevas M, Le Page L, Smail A, Chatelain D, Toussaint P, Regimbeau JP, Duhaut P, Ducroix JP. Une volumineuse tumeur pancréatique. Rev Med Interne 2005; 26:754-5. [PMID: 15923063 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2005.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2005] [Accepted: 03/30/2005] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- C Ungureanu
- Service de médecine interne, CHU Nord, place Victor-Pauchet, 80000 Amiens, France
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