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Arumugam P, Carey BC, Wikenheiser-Brokamp KA, Krischer J, Wessendarp M, Shima K, Chalk C, Stock J, Ma Y, Black D, Imbrogno M, Collins M, Kalenda Yombo DJ, Sakthivel H, Suzuki T, Lutzko C, Cancelas JA, Adams M, Hoskins E, Lowe-Daniels D, Reeves L, Kaiser A, Trapnell BC. A toxicology study of Csf2ra complementation and pulmonary macrophage transplantation therapy of hereditary PAP in mice. Mol Ther Methods Clin Dev 2024; 32:101213. [PMID: 38596536 PMCID: PMC11001781 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101213] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
Abstract
Pulmonary macrophage transplantation (PMT) is a gene and cell transplantation approach in development as therapy for hereditary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (hPAP), a surfactant accumulation disorder caused by mutations in CSF2RA/B (and murine homologs). We conducted a toxicology study of PMT of Csf2ra gene-corrected macrophages (mGM-Rα+Mϕs) or saline-control intervention in Csf2raKO or wild-type (WT) mice including single ascending dose and repeat ascending dose studies evaluating safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Lentiviral-mediated Csf2ra cDNA transfer restored GM-CSF signaling in mGM-Rα+Mϕs. Following PMT, mGM-Rα+Mϕs engrafted, remained within the lungs, and did not undergo uncontrolled proliferation or result in bronchospasm, pulmonary function abnormalities, pulmonary or systemic inflammation, anti-transgene product antibodies, or pulmonary fibrosis. Aggressive male fighting caused a similarly low rate of serious adverse events in saline- and PMT-treated mice. Transient, minor pulmonary neutrophilia and exacerbation of pre-existing hPAP-related lymphocytosis were observed 14 days after PMT of the safety margin dose but not the target dose (5,000,000 or 500,000 mGM-Rα+Mϕs, respectively) and only in Csf2raKO mice but not in WT mice. PMT reduced lung disease severity in Csf2raKO mice. Results indicate PMT of mGM-Rα+Mϕs was safe, well tolerated, and therapeutically efficacious in Csf2raKO mice, and established a no adverse effect level and 10-fold safety margin.
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- Paritha Arumugam
- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, UCMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, UCMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, UCMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Cell Manipulations Laboratory, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Office for Clinical and Translational Research, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Office for Clinical and Translational Research, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Core Laboratory, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Office of Research Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Translational Pulmonary Science Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Biology, Perinatal Institute, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, UCMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Zimmermann R, Roeder F, Ruppert C, Smith BJ, Knudsen L. Low volume ventilation of pre-injured lungs degrades lung function via stress concentration and progressive alveolar collapse. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38712429 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00323.2023] [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: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Mechanical ventilation can cause ventilation-induced lung injury (VILI). The concept of stress concentrations suggests that surfactant dysfunction-induced microatelectases might impose injurious stresses on adjacent, open alveoli and function as germinal centers for injury propagation. The aim of the present study was to quantify the histopathological pattern of VILI progression and to test the hypothesis that injury progresses at the interface between microatelectases and ventilated lung parenchyma during low positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ventilation. Bleomycin was used to induce lung injury with microatelectases in rats. Lungs were then mechanically ventilated for up to 6 hours at PEEP=1cmH2O and compared to bleomycin treated group ventilated protectively with PEEP=5cmH2O to minimize microatelectases. Lung mechanics were measured during ventilation. Afterwards lungs were fixed at end-inspiration or end-expiration for design-based stereology. Prior to VILI, bleomycin challenge reduced the number of open alveoli (N(alvair,par)) by 29%. No differences between end-inspiration and end-expiration were observed. Collapsed alveoli clustered in areas with a radius up to 56 µm. After PEEP=5cmH2O ventilation for 6 hours, N(alvair,par) remained stable while PEEP=1cmH2O ventilation led to an additional loss of aerated alveoli by 26%, mainly due to collapse, with a small fraction partly edema filled. Alveolar loss strongly correlated to worsening of tissue elastance, quasi-static compliance and inspiratory capacity. The radius of areas of collapsed alveoli increased to 94 µm, suggesting growth of the microatelectases. These data provide evidence that alveoli become unstable in neighborhood of microatelectases which most likely occurs due to by stress concentration-induced local vascular leak and surfactant dysfunction.
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- Richard Zimmermann
- Institute of Functional and Applied Anatomy, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Functional and Applied Anatomy, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Medicine, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Institute of Functional and Applied Anatomy, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Li J, Munjal B, Zeng C, Suryanarayanan R. Dual Functionality of Poloxamer 188 in Freeze-Dried Protein Formulations: A Stabilizer in Frozen Solutions and a Bulking Agent in Lyophiles. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:2555-2564. [PMID: 38551918 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00108] [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] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Poloxamer 188 (P188) was hypothesized to be a dual functional excipient, (i) a stabilizer in frozen solution to prevent ice-surface-induced protein destabilization and (ii) a bulking agent to provide elegant lyophiles. Based on X-ray diffractometry and differential scanning calorimetry, sucrose, in a concentration-dependent manner, inhibited P188 crystallization during freeze-drying, while trehalose had no such effect. The recovery of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), the model protein, was evaluated after reconstitution. While low LDH recovery (∼60%) was observed in the lyophiles prepared with P188, the addition of sugar improved the activity recovery to >85%. The secondary structure of LDH in the freeze-dried samples was assessed using infrared spectroscopy, and only moderate structural changes were observed in the lyophiles formulated with P188 and sugar. Thus, P188 can be a promising dual functional excipient in freeze-dried protein formulations. However, P188 alone does not function as a lyoprotectant and needs to be used in combination with a sugar.
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- Jinghan Li
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Kuitunen I, Räsänen K. Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA) reduces extubation failures in preterm neonates-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr 2024. [PMID: 38703014 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17261] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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AIM To analyse the evidence of non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NIV-NAVA) in preterm neonates compared to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and included studies where NIV-NAVA was analysed in preterm (<37 gestational weeks) born neonates. Our main outcomes were the need for endotracheal intubation, the need for surfactant therapy, and reintubation rates. Risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. RESULTS A total of five studies were included. The endotracheal intubation rate was 25% in the NIV-NAVA group and 26% in the nCPAP group (RR 0.91, CI: 0.56-1.48). The respective rates for surfactant therapy were 30% and 35% (RR 0.85, CI: 0.56-1.29). The reintubation rate in neonates previously invasively ventilated was 8% in the NIV-NAVA group and 29% in the nCPAP/NIPPV group (RR 0.29, 95%CI: 0.10-0.81). Evidence certainty was rated as low for all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS NIV-NAVA as the primary respiratory support did not reduce the need for endotracheal intubation or surfactant therapy. NIV-NAVA seemed to reduce the reintubation rate after extubation in pre-term neonates.
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- Ilari Kuitunen
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Smith-Craven MM, Dening TJ, Basra AK, Hageman MJ. Enhanced dissolution of amphotericin B through development of amorphous solid dispersions containing polymer and surfactants. J Pharm Sci 2024:S0022-3549(24)00157-6. [PMID: 38701896 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.04.031] [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] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Amphotericin B (AmB) is the gold standard for antifungal therapy; however, its poor solubility limits its administration via intravenous infusion. A promising formulation strategy to achieve an oral formulation is the development of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) via spray-drying. Inclusion of surfactants into ASDs is a newer concept, yet it offers increased dissolution opportunities when combined with a polymer (HPMCAS 912). We developed both binary ASDs (AmB:HPMCAS 912 or AmB:surfactant) and ternary ASDs (AmB:HPMCAS 912:surfactant) using a variety of surfactants to determine the optimal surfactant carbon chain length and functional group for achieving maximal AmB concentration during in vitro dissolution. The ternary ASDs containing surfactants with a carbon chain length of 14 ± 2 carbons and a sulfate functional group increased the dissolution of AmB by 90-fold compared to crystalline AmB. These same surfactants, when added to a binary ASD, however, were only able to achieve up to a 40-fold increase, alluding to a potential interaction occurring between excipients or excipient and drug. This potential interaction was supported by dynamic light scattering data, in which the ternary formulation produced a single peak at 895.2 d.nm. The absence of more than one peak insinuates that all three components are interacting in some way to form a single structure, which may be preventing AmB self-aggregation, thus improving the dissolution concentration of AmB.
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- Mikayla M Smith-Craven
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA.
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Loft L, Ferguson KN, Tingay DG. EBNEO Commentary: De-MIST-ifying the 2-year outcomes of non-invasive surfactant therapy. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:1121-1122. [PMID: 38269640 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17116] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- Lucy Loft
- Neonatology, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neonatal Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Neonatology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neonatal Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Brumley C, Banks T, Arora P, Ophaug S. Are "clean" products safe for children? An analysis of contact allergens in "clean" children's products from a popular retailer. Pediatr Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 38676435 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15633] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Considering consumer trends toward the use of "clean" personal care products and increasing recognition of childhood allergic contact dermatitis, we sought to characterize the allergen profile of such children's products. METHODS Ingredients of baby washes/shampoos, bubble baths, and moisturizers identified using the "Clean Baby" filter on Target®'s online marketplace were analyzed for relevant pediatric contact allergens. RESULTS Product compositions declared fragrance in 82% of products, Compositae in 46%, cocamidopropyl betaine in 45%, glucosides in 37%, propylene glycol in 12%, lanolin in 1%, and no allergens in 9%-methylisothiazolinone and formaldehyde were not found. CONCLUSION Children are greatly impacted by atopic dermatitis and skin barrier dysfunction, which underscores a need for greater public awareness of sensitizing and irritating ingredients, particularly regarding pediatric personal care products.
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- Caroline Brumley
- Department of Dermatology, Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Bús C, Kocsis M, Ágoston Á, Kukovecz Á, Kónya Z, Sipos P. Application of Alcohols to Inhibit the Formation of Ca(II) Dodecyl Sulfate Precipitate in Aqueous Solutions. Materials (Basel) 2024; 17:1806. [PMID: 38673163 PMCID: PMC11051115 DOI: 10.3390/ma17081806] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The presence of alkaline earth cations, in particular, Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions in brine, causes undesired effects in solutions containing anionic surfactants because of precipitate formation. In the present study, an anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), was investigated, focusing on the determination of various properties (surface tension, critical micelle concentration, micelle size, turbidity) in the presence of alcohols and, in particular, the inhibition of the precipitation of SDS with calcium ions. The calcium ions were added to the surfactant in increasing concentrations (3.0-10.0 g/L), and short-carbon-chain alcohols (methanol, ethanol, n-propanol and n-butanol) were used to shift the onset of precipitate formation. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of SDS in the presence of alcohols was also determined. It was established that among these alcohols, methanol and ethanol did not exert significant effects on the solubility of the Ca(DS)2 precipitate, while n-propanol and n-butanol were found to be much more efficient inhibitors. In addition, all the alcohols in the applied concentration range (up to 20 V/V%) were found to decrease the critical micelle concentration of SDS.
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- Csaba Bús
- Department of Molecular and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm Square 7-8, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (C.B.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Molecular and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm Square 7-8, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (C.B.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Material Science, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla Square 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla Square 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary (Z.K.)
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- Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla Square 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary (Z.K.)
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- Department of Molecular and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm Square 7-8, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (C.B.); (M.K.)
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Wang Y, Liu W, Zang Z, Luo Y, Sun S, Zhang S, Russell TP, Shi S, Wu Z. Amphiphilic Polyphosphazene for Fluorocarbon Emulsion Stabilization. Small 2024:e2312275. [PMID: 38573924 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312275] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) have been of great interest for fabricating fluorinated porous polymers having controlled pore structures and excellent physicochemical properties. However, it remains a challenge to prepare stable fluorocarbon HIPEs, due to the lack of suitable surfactants. By randomly grating hydrophilic and fluorophilic side chains to polyphosphazene (PPZ), a comb-like amphiphilic PPZ surfactant with biodegradability is designed and synthesized for stabilizing water/fluorocarbon oil-based emulsions. The hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of PPZs can be controlled by tuning the grating ratio of the two side chains, leading to the preparation of stable water-in-oil HIPEs and oil-in-water emulsions, and the production of fluorinated porous polymers and particles by polymerizing the oil phase. These fluorinated porous polymers show excellent thermal stability and, due to the hydrophobicity and porous structure, applications in the field of oil/water separation can be achieved.
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- Yongkang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for the Synthesis and Applications of Waterborne Polymers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Li Z, Huang X, Xu X, Bai Y, Zou C. Unstable Coalescence Mechanism and Influencing Factors of Heterogeneous Oil Droplets. Molecules 2024; 29:1582. [PMID: 38611861 PMCID: PMC11013347 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071582] [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] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The use of a surfactant solution during oil and gas field development might improve the recovery rate of oil reservoirs. However, the serious emulsification of the produced liquid will bring challenges to the subsequent treatment process and storage and transportation. It is urgent to understand the coalescence mechanism of crude oil under the action of surfactant solution. This research investigates the coalescence mechanism of numerous oil droplets under liquid flow perturbation. The model was established to study the coalescence process of multiple oil droplets. The effects of the number of oil droplets under homogeneous conditions, the size of oil droplets, and the distance between oil droplets under non-homogeneous conditions on the coalescence process were analyzed. Meanwhile, the change rules of the completion time of oil droplet coalescence were drawn. The results show that the smaller the size of individual oil droplets under non-homogeneous conditions, the longer the coalescence completion time is, and when the size of individual oil droplets reaches the nanometer scale, the time for coalescence of oil droplets is dramatically prolonged. Compared to static circumstances, the time it takes for oil droplets to coalesce is somewhat shorter under gravity. In the fluid flow process, in the laminar flow zone, the coalescence time of oil droplets decreases with the increase of the liquid flow rate. However, in the turbulent flow zone, the coalescence time of oil droplets increases with the increase in the liquid flow rate. The coalescence time is in the range of 600~1000 ms in the flow rate of 0.05~0.2 m/s. In the presence of surfactants, the oil content in the emulsion system increases under the influence of pumping flow. The change in oil content rate with various surfactants is less impacted by flow rate, owing to the stable emulsion structure created by the extracted fluid within the reservoir. The study findings presented in this research provide technical assistance for effective crude oil storage and transportation.
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- Zhuolun Li
- Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Z.L.); (C.Z.)
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- No. 9 Oil Production Plant of Daqing Oilfield Co., Ltd., Daqing 163318, China;
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- Drilling and Production Technology Research Institute, Petrochina Liaohe Oilfield Limited Company, Panjin 124010, China;
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- Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Z.L.); (C.Z.)
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- Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China; (Z.L.); (C.Z.)
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Guo K, Song J, Bennington P, Pavon AJ, Bothe JR, Xi H, Gunawan RC. Identification of Surfactant Impact on a Monoclonal Antibody Characterization via HPLC-Separation Based and Biophysical Methods. Pharm Res 2024; 41:779-793. [PMID: 38519813 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-024-03684-4] [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: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE OR OBJECTIVE Surfactants, including polysorbates and poloxamers, play a crucial role in the formulation of therapeutic proteins by acting as solubilizing and stabilizing agents. They help prevent protein aggregation and adsorption, thereby enhancing the stability of drug substance and products., However, it is important to note that utilizing high concentrations of surfactants in protein formulations can present significant analytical challenges, which can ultimately affect the product characterization. METHODS In our study, we specifically investigated the impact of elevated surfactant concentrations on the characterization of monoclonal antibodies. We employed various analytical techniques including size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS), a cell based functional assay, and biophysical characterization. RESULTS The findings of our study indicate that higher levels of Polysorbate 80 (PS-80) have adverse effects on the measured purity, biological activity, and biophysical characterization of biologic samples. Specifically, the elevated levels of PS-80 cause analytical interferences, which can significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of analytical studies. CONCLUSIONS Our study results highlight a significant risk in analytical investigations, especially in studies involving the isolation and characterization of impurities. It is important to be cautious of surfactant concentrations, as they can become more concentrated during common sample manipulations like buffer exchange. Indeed, the research presented in this work emphasizes the necessity to evaluate the impact on analytical assays when there are substantial alternations in the matrix composition. By doing so, valuable insights can be gained regarding potential challenges associated with assay development and characterization of biologics with complex formulations.
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- Kaizhu Guo
- Biologics Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA.
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- Analytical Enabling Capabilities, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA.
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- Cell-Based Sciences, Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA
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- Biologics Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA
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- Biologics Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA
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- Analytical Enabling Capabilities, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA
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- Biologics Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, 07065, USA
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Yang H, Zhao Y, Guo Y, Wu B, Ying Y, Sofer Z, Wang S. Surfactant-Mediated Crystalline Structure Evolution Enabling the Ultrafast Green Synthesis of Bismuth-MOF in Aqueous Condition. Small 2024; 20:e2307484. [PMID: 38050936 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307484] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Green synthesis of stable metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with permanent and highly ordered porosity at room temperature without needing toxic and harmful solvents and long-term high-temperature reactions is crucial for sustainable production. Herein, a rapid and environmentally friendly synthesis strategy is reported to synthesize the complex topological bismuth-based-MOFs (Bi-MOFs), [Bi9(C9H3O6)9(H2O)9] (denoted CAU-17), in water under ambient conditions by surfactant-mediated sonochemical approach, which could also be applicable to other MOFs. This strategy explores using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) amphiphilic molecules as structure-inducing agents to control the removal of non-coordinated water (dehydration) and enhance the degree of deprotonation of the ligands, thereby regulating the coordination and crystallization in aqueous solutions. In addition, another two new strategies for synthesizing CAU-17 by crystal reconstruction and one-step synthesis in binary solvents are provided, and the solvent-induced synthesis mechanism of CAU-17 is studied. The as-prepared CAU-17 presents a competitive iodine capture capability and effective delivery of the antiarrhythmic drug procainamide (PA) for enteropatia due to the broad pH tolerance and the unique phosphate-responsive destruction in the intestine. The findings will provide valuable ideas for the follow-up study of surfactant-assisted aqueous synthesis of MOFs and their potential applications.
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- Haowei Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, Prague, 166 28, Czech Republic
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Technická 5, Prague, 166 28, Czech Republic
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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Shen D, Zhou Z, Xu Y, Shao C, Shi Y, Zhao W, Tang R, Pan H, Yu M, Hannig M, Fu B. Reversion of ACP Nanoparticles into Prenucleation Clusters via Surfactant for Promoting Biomimetic Mineralization: A Physicochemical Understanding of Biosurfactant Role in Biomineralization Process. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303488. [PMID: 38265149 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303488] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Amphiphilic biomolecules are abundant in mineralization front of biological hard tissues, which play a vital role in osteogenesis and dental hard tissue formation. Amphiphilic biomolecules function as biosurfactants, however, their biosurfactant role in biomineralization process has never been investigated. This study, for the first time, demonstrates that aggregated amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) nanoparticles can be reversed into dispersed ultrasmall prenucleation clusters (PNCs) via breakdown and dispersion of the ACP nanoparticles by a surfactant. The reduced surface energy of ACP@TPGS and the electrostatic interaction between calcium ions and the pair electrons on oxygen atoms of C-O-C of D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) provide driving force for breakdown and dispersion of ACP nanoparticles into ultrasmall PNCs which promote in vitro and in vivo biomimetic mineralization. The ACP@TPGS possesses excellent biocompatibility without any irritations to oral mucosa and dental pulp. This study not only introduces surfactant into biomimetic mineralization field, but also excites attention to the neglected biosurfactant role during biomineralization process.
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- Dongni Shen
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310000, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Saarland University, 66424, Homburg, Saarland, Germany
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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Pasteka R, Hufnagl L, Forjan M, Berger A, Werther T, Wagner M. Positive end-expiratory pressure and surfactant administration mode influence function in ex-vivo premature sheep lungs. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:722-730. [PMID: 38149457 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17083] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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AIM Respiratory distress syndrome often necessitates endotracheal surfactant administration in extremely preterm infants. Our study aimed to explore a multi-modal simulation tool for investigating treatment strategies in ex vivo sheep lungs during spontaneous breathing. METHODS An electromechanical lung simulator (xPULM) mimicking spontaneous breathing was coupled with a non-aerated premature sheep lung, replicating a premature respiratory system. Changes in tidal volume for different positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) levels prior to and after either bolus or nebulised surfactant administration were compared. RESULTS In two preterm sheep lungs, we observed a progressive decline in tidal volume with increasing PEEP levels prior to surfactant delivery from 0.30 ± 0.01 mL at zero PEEP to 0.04 ± 0.01 mL at 15 cmH2O PEEP. Our measurements showed that both bolus (p < 0.05) and nebulised (p < 0.05) surfactant administration resulted in a significant increase in tidal volume, with no significant difference (p = 0.71) between the two methods. CONCLUSION The experimental setup demonstrated the feasibility of xPULM for investigating the effectiveness of different PEEP levels and modes of surfactant administration with respect to tidal volume in premature sheep lungs. The lack of adequate lung water resorption in our model warrants further investigations.
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- Richard Pasteka
- Department Life Science Engineering, Competence Centre Medical Engineering & Integrated Healthcare, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Centre for Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department Life Science Engineering, Competence Centre Medical Engineering & Integrated Healthcare, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Centre for Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Centre for Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Centre for Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care and Neuropaediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Rufener CR, Friedman NA, Vaught JE, Harvey HA, Coufal NG. Utilizing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and surfactant in the management of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome due to hydrocarbon pneumonitis. Perfusion 2024; 39:615-619. [PMID: 36548345 PMCID: PMC10943606 DOI: 10.1177/02676591221148605] [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] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Severe cases of hydrocarbon aspiration requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) are rarely reported in pediatrics, and 90% of hospitalized patients have a relatively benign clinical course. We describe a 14 month-old female with accidental hydrocarbon ingestion and aspiration due to organic makeup brush cleaner that suffered severe ARDS and multiorgan failure, successfully managed with ECMO and surfactant. She was decannulated after a total of 72 hours on ECMO, extubated on hospital day 15 (HD 15), and discharged home in her normal state of health after one month in the hospital. ECMO and adjunctive therapies such as surfactant may be helpful in the management of severe hydrocarbon pneumonitis and there are limited reports of ECMO as a supportive method for these pediatric patients.
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- Christina R Rufener
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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Diesler R, Legendre M, Si-Mohamed S, Brillet PY, Wemeau L, Manali ED, Gagnadoux F, Hirschi S, Lorillon G, Reynaud-Gaubert M, Bironneau V, Blanchard E, Bourdin A, Dominique S, Justet A, Macey J, Marchand-Adam S, Morisse-Pradier H, Nunes H, Papiris SA, Traclet J, Traore I, Crestani B, Amselem S, Nathan N, Borie R, Cottin V. Similarities and differences of interstitial lung disease associated with pathogenic variants in SFTPC and ABCA3 in adults. Respirology 2024; 29:312-323. [PMID: 38345107 DOI: 10.1111/resp.14667] [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: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Variants in surfactant genes SFTPC or ABCA3 are responsible for interstitial lung disease (ILD) in children and adults, with few studies in adults. METHODS We conducted a multicentre retrospective study of all consecutive adult patients diagnosed with ILD associated with variants in SFTPC or ABCA3 in the French rare pulmonary diseases network, OrphaLung. Variants and chest computed tomography (CT) features were centrally reviewed. RESULTS We included 36 patients (median age: 34 years, 20 males), 22 in the SFTPC group and 14 in the ABCA3 group. Clinical characteristics were similar between groups. Baseline median FVC was 59% ([52-72]) and DLco was 44% ([35-50]). An unclassifiable pattern of fibrosing ILD was the most frequent on chest CT, found in 85% of patients, however with a distinct phenotype with ground-glass opacities and/or cysts. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia and usual interstitial pneumonia were the most common histological patterns in the ABCA3 group and in the SFTPC group, respectively. Annually, FVC and DLCO declined by 1.87% and 2.43% in the SFTPC group, respectively, and by 0.72% and 0.95% in the ABCA3 group, respectively (FVC, p = 0.014 and DLCO , p = 0.004 for comparison between groups). Median time to death or lung transplantation was 10 years in the SFTPC group and was not reached at the end of follow-up in the ABCA3 group. CONCLUSION SFTPC and ABCA3-associated ILD present with a distinct phenotype and prognosis. A radiologic pattern of fibrosing ILD with ground-glass opacities and/or cysts is frequently found in these rare conditions.
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- Rémi Diesler
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Reference Centre for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Hospices civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, UMR754, INRAE, ERN-LUNG, Lyon, France
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- U.F. de Génétique moléculaire, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
- Childhood Genetic Diseases, UMR_S933, Inserm, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Thoracic Imaging, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, INSA-Lyon, UJM-Saint-Étienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, Lyon, France
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- Service de Radiologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Avicenne, Bobigny, France
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- CHU Lille, Service de Pneumologie et Immuno-Allergologie, Centre de Référence Constitutif des Maladies Pulmonaires Rares, Hôpital Calmette, Lille, France
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- 2nd Pulmonary Medicine Department, General University Hospital "Attikon," Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Service de Pneumologie et Allergologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers, Angers, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- National Reference Centre for Histiocytoses, Pulmonary Department, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, Équipe de Transplantation Pulmonaire, Centre de Compétence des Maladies Pulmonaires Rares, Aix-Marseille Université, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, CHU Nord, Marseille, France
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- Service de Pneumologie CHU de Poitiers, INSERM CIC 1402, IS-ALIVE Research Group, Université de Poitiers, UFR Médecine et Pharmacie, Poitiers, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Haut Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases and PhyMedExp, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, INSERM, University of Montpellier, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, CHU de Caen, Centre de compétence des maladies pulmonaires rares, ISTCT, UMR6030-CNRS-CEA-Université de Caen, Caen, France
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- Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Center, University Hospital Center of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Service de Pneumologie et Explorations Fonctionnelles Respiratoires, CHU Tours, Université François Rabelais, Tours, France
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- Service de Pneumologie et Oncologie Thoracique, Centre Constitutif Maladies Pulmonaires Rares de l'Adulte, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Avicenne, Paris, France
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- 2nd Pulmonary Medicine Department, General University Hospital "Attikon," Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Reference Centre for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Hospices civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, CHU Jean Minjoz, Besançon, France
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- Service de Pneumologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- U.F. de Génétique moléculaire, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
- Childhood Genetic Diseases, UMR_S933, Inserm, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Childhood Genetic Diseases, UMR_S933, Inserm, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
- Pediatric Pulmonology Department and Reference Center for Rare Lung Diseases and Laboratory of Childhood Genetic Diseases Inserm UMR_S933, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne University, Armand Trousseau Hospital, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, INSERM U1152, Laboratoire D'Excellence Inflamex, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Pneumologie A, Centre de Référence Constitutif des Maladies Pulmonaires Rares, Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire Apollo, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Reference Centre for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Hospices civils de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, UMR754, INRAE, ERN-LUNG, Lyon, France
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Creton B, Barraud E, Nieto-Draghi C. Prediction of critical micelle concentration for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. SAR QSAR Environ Res 2024; 35:309-324. [PMID: 38591134 DOI: 10.1080/1062936x.2024.2337011] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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In this study, we focus on the development of Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship (QSPR) models to predict the critical micelle concentration (CMC) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). Experimental CMC values for both fluorinated and non-fluorinated compounds were meticulously compiled from existing literature sources. Our approach involved constructing two distinct types of models based on Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms applied to the dataset. Type (I) models were trained exclusively on CMC values for fluorinated compounds, while Type (II) models were developed utilizing the entire dataset, incorporating both fluorinated and non-fluorinated compounds. Comparative analyses were conducted against reference data, as well as between the two model types. Encouragingly, both types of models exhibited robust predictive capabilities and demonstrated high reliability. Subsequently, the model having the broadest applicability domain was selected to complement the existing experimental data, thereby enhancing our understanding of PFAS behaviour.
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- B Creton
- Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation, IFP Energies nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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- Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation, IFP Energies nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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- Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulation, IFP Energies nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, France
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Lucassen R, van Leuven N, Bockmühl D. Biological and Synthetic Surfactants Increase Class I Integron Prevalence in Ex Situ Biofilms. Microorganisms 2024; 12:712. [PMID: 38674656 PMCID: PMC11052139 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12040712] [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] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The role of biocides in the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been addressed but only a few studies focus on the impact of surfactants on microbial diversity and AMR, although they are common constituents of cleaners, disinfectants, and personal care products and are thus released into the environment in large quantities. In this study, we used a static ex situ biofilm model to examine the development of four biofilms exposed to surfactants and analyzed the biofilms for their prevalence of class I integrons as a proxy for the overall abundance of AMR in a sample. We furthermore determined the shift in bacterial community composition by high-resolution melt analysis and 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene sequencing. Depending on the initial intrinsic prevalence of class I integrons in the respective ex situ biofilm, benzalkonium chloride, alkylbenzene sulfonate, and cocamidopropyl betaine increased its prevalence by up to 6.5× on average. For fatty alcohol ethoxylate and the biosurfactants sophorolipid and rhamnolipid, the mean increase did not exceed 2.5-fold. Across all surfactants, the increase in class I integrons was accompanied by a shift in bacterial community composition. Especially benzalkonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, and alkylbenzene sulfonate changed the communities, while fatty alcohol ethoxylate, sophorolipid, and rhamnolipid had a lower effect on the bacterial biofilm composition.
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Marie-Curie-Str. 1, 47533 Kleve, Germany; (R.L.); (N.v.L.)
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Qiao X, Miller R, Schneck E, Sun K. Effect of surfactants on the interfacial viscoelasticity and stability of silk fibroin at different oil-water interfaces. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:2928-2936. [PMID: 38029349 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13185] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The biocompatible amphiphilic silk fibroin, extracted from domesticated silkworms, can adsorb at the oil-water interface and form elastic interfacial layers. In this study, three surfactants (cationic cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, the nonionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, and the anionic sodium dodecyl sulfate) were selected to investigate, through interfacial shear rheology, the influences of surfactants on the interfacial viscoelasticity and stability of silk fibroin at the interfaces between water and two different oils. RESULTS The presence of surfactant prolongs the equilibration time and enhances the interfacial elastic modulus and toughness of the interfacial silk fibroin layers, especially at the nonpolar dodecane-water interface. However, when the surfactant exceeds a critical concentration, the shear modulus and stability of interfacial silk fibroin layers begin to decrease due to the competitive adsorption of surfactant molecules and the weakening of the protein network. Owing to electrostatic interactions, the ionic surfactants cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and sodium dodecyl sulfate can form more hydrophobic complexes with silk fibroin, which results in higher shear moduli than for silk fibroin and silk fibroin-polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate mixture. CONCLUSION Both the surfactant type and oil polarity play important roles in the adsorption, shear viscoelasticity, and stability of silk fibroin at the oil-water interface. Enhanced interactions between a silk fibroin-surfactant mixture and the oil phase delay the equilibration of the adsorption layers but strengthen the stability of interfacial layers. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xiuying Qiao
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Besiri K, Begou O, Lallas K, Kontou A, Agakidou E, Deda O, Gika H, Verykouki E, Sarafidis K. Gastric Fluid Metabolomics Predicting the Need for Surfactant Replacement Therapy in Very Preterm Infants Results of a Case-Control Study. Metabolites 2024; 14:196. [PMID: 38668324 PMCID: PMC11051721 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14040196] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a major morbidity of prematurity. In this case-control study, we prospectively evaluated whether untargeted metabolomic analysis (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) of the gastric fluid could predict the need for surfactant in very preterm neonates. 43 infants with RDS necessitating surfactant (cases) were compared with 30 infants who were not treated with surfactant (controls). Perinatal-neonatal characteristics were recorded. Significant differences in gastric fluid metabolites (L-proline, L-glycine, L-threonine, acetyl-L-serine) were observed between groups, but none could solely predict surfactant administration with high accuracy. Univariate analysis revealed significant predictors of surfactant administration involving gastric fluid metabolites (L-glycine, acetyl-L-serine) and clinical parameters (gestational age, Apgar scores, intubation in the delivery room). Multivariable models were constructed for significant clinical variables as well as for the combination of clinical variables and gastric fluid metabolites. The AUC value of the first model was 0.69 (95% CI 0.57-0.81) and of the second, 0.76 (95% CI 0.64-0.86), in which acetyl-L-serine and intubation in the delivery room were found to be significant predictors of surfactant therapy. This investigation adds to the current knowledge of biomarkers in preterm neonates with RDS, but further research is required to assess the predictive value of gastric fluid metabolomics in this field.
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- Konstantia Besiri
- 1st Department of Neonatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.B.); (A.K.); (E.A.)
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- School of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Biomic_AUTh, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (O.D.); (H.G.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou General Hospital, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- 1st Department of Neonatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.B.); (A.K.); (E.A.)
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- 1st Department of Neonatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.B.); (A.K.); (E.A.)
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- Biomic_AUTh, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (O.D.); (H.G.)
- Laboratory of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Biomic_AUTh, Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI-AUTH), 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (O.D.); (H.G.)
- Laboratory of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biometry, University of Thessaly, 38446 Volos, Greece;
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- 1st Department of Neonatology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.B.); (A.K.); (E.A.)
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Fan D, Zheng J, Xiang X, Xu D. One-pot Synthesis of PdCuAg and CeO 2 Nanowires Hybrid with Abundant Heterojunction Interface for Ethylene Glycol Electrooxidation. Chemistry 2024:e202400944. [PMID: 38529828 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400944] [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] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Introducing CeO2 into Pd-based nanocatalysts for electrocatalytic reactions is a good way to solve the intermediate toxicity problem and improve the catalytic performance. Here we reported a simple strategy to synthesize the PdCuAg and CeO2 nanowires hybrid via a one-pot synthesis process under strong nanoconfined effect of specific surfactant as templates. Owing to the structural (ultrathin nanowires, abundant heterojunction/interfaces between metal and metal oxide) and compositional (Pd, Cu, Ag, CeO2) advantages, the hybrid showed significantly enhanced catalytic activity (6.06 A mgPd -1) and stability, accelerated reaction rate, and reduced activation energy toward electrocatalytic ethylene glycol oxidation reaction.
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- Dongping Fan
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Tabarhoseini SM, Bentor J, Johnson W, Tzeng TR, Xuan X. Effects of Tween 20 addition on electrokinetic transport in a polydimethylsiloxane microchannel. Electrophoresis 2024. [PMID: 38509871 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202400024] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Tween 20 is frequently added to particle suspensions for reducing the particle-wall adhesion and particle-particle aggregation in microfluidic devices. However, the influences of Tween 20 on the fluid and particle behaviors have been largely ignored. We present in this work the first experimental study of the effects of Tween 20 addition on the electrokinetic transport of fluids and particles in a polydimethylsiloxane microchannel. We find that adding 0.1% v/v Tween 20 to a buffer solution can significantly reduce the electroosmotic mobility as well as the electrokinetic and electrophoretic mobilities of polystyrene particles and yeast cells. Further increasing the Tween 20 concentration within the range typically used in microfluidic applications continues reducing these mobility values, but at a smaller rate. Our finding suggests that Tween 20 should be used with care in electrokinetic microdevices when the flow rate or particle/cell throughput is an important parameter.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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Dyuryagina A, Byzova Y, Ostrovnoy K, Demyanenko A, Lutsenko A, Shirina T. Increasing the Adhesion of Bitumen to the Surface of Mineral Fillers through Modification with a Recycled Polymer and Surfactant Obtained from Oil Refining Waste. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:714. [PMID: 38475396 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050714] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to optimize the processes of wetting fillers by varying the content of such additives as a surfactant and polymer in bitumen-mineral compositions in order to achieve optimal performance. The cosine of the contact angle was used as a criterion for assessing the adhesion of the bitumen binder to the surface of crushed stone. The effect of the additives' concentration on surface tension and adhesive efficiency in binary and ternary bitumen compositions was studied. The following chemicals were used as additives: the original product AS-1, industrial additive AMDOR-10, and used sealant AG-4I, a product based on polyisobutylene and petroleum oils. AS-1 was obtained from the oil refining waste in the laboratory of M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University. The ternary "bitumen-AG-4I-AS-1" composition provided a maximum decrease in the contact angle by 15.96° (gray crushed stone) and by 14.06° (red crushed stone) relative to original bitumen, providing better wettability of the mineral filler particles with the bitumen, and as a result, maximum adhesion between the bitumen and crushed stone. The optimal performance of the bitumen-mineral composition was recorded with the joint presence of additives in the bitumen: AS-1 at a level of 1.0 g/dm3 and AG-4I at a level of 1.0 g/dm3.
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- Antonina Dyuryagina
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Petropavlovsk 150000, Kazakhstan
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Briones-Claudett KH, Briones-Claudett MH, Bajaña Huilcapi CK, Tripul Villamar OE, Ochoa Vásquez R, Rivera Salas CDR, Briones-Zamora KH, Benites Solis J, Briones-Márquez DC, Freire AX, Grunauer M. Surfactant therapy using vibrating-mesh nebulizers in adults with COVID-19-induced ARDS: A case series. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241236313. [PMID: 38444695 PMCID: PMC10913513 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241236313] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Coronavirus adult respiratory distress syndrome, characterized by decreased surfactant due to lysis of type II pneumocytes and hyaline membrane formation, contributes to severe hypoxemia. The administration of surfactant via high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) may positively affect lung structure and function in this context. In this study, we report on five clinical cases, encompassing patients aged 40-60 years of both sexes, who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 via real-time polymerase chain reaction and exhibited significant pulmonary compromise with elevated inflammatory biomarkers. These patients were treated with aerosol therapy using surfactant delivered through vibrating-mesh nebulizers alongside HFNC. Of these patients, four demonstrated positive responses to the treatment, suggesting that aerosol therapy with surfactant through vibrating-mesh nebulizers could be a viable rescue therapy in adults receiving HFNC oxygen therapy for hypoxemic respiratory failure caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Unfortunately, one patient had a negative outcome and succumbed. The findings from these cases indicate that the use of aerosol therapy with vibrating-mesh nebulizers as rescue therapy might offer an alternative approach for managing adults with hypoxemic respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2, as evidenced by the positive outcomes in four out of the five cases presented.
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- Killen H Briones-Claudett
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Las Americas, Quito, Ecuador
- Intensive Care Unit, Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security, Babahoyo, Ecuador
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- School of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
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Escobar ELN, Griffin VP, Dhar P. Correlating Surface Activity with Interface-Induced Aggregation in a High-Concentration mAb Solution. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:1490-1500. [PMID: 38385557 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01125] [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] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Interface-induced aggregation resulting in protein particle formation is an issue during the manufacturing and storage of protein-based therapeutics. High-concentration formulations of therapeutic proteins are even more prone to protein particle formation due to increased protein-protein interactions. However, the dependence of interface-induced protein particle formation on bulk protein concentration is not understood. Furthermore, the formation of protein particles is often mitigated by the addition of polysorbate-based surfactants. However, the details of surfactant-protein interactions that prevent protein particle formation at high concentrations remain unclear. In this work, a tensiometer technique was used to evaluate the surface pressure of an industrially relevant mAb at different bulk concentrations, and in the absence and presence of a polysorbate-based surfactant, polysorbate 20 (PS20). The adsorption kinetics was correlated with subvisible protein particle formation at the air-water interface and in the bulk protein solution using a microflow imaging technique. Our results showed that, in the absence of any surfactant, the number of subvisible particles in the bulk protein solutions increased linearly with mAb concentration, while the number of protein particles measured at the interface showed a logarithmic dependence on bulk protein concentration. In the presence of surfactants above the critical micelle concentration (CMC), our results for low-concentration mAb solutions (10 mg/mL) showed an interface that is surfactant-dominated, and particle characterization results showed that the addition of the surfactant led to reduced particle formation. In contrast, for the highest concentration (170 mg/mL), coadsorption of proteins and surfactants was observed at the air-water interface, even for surfactant formulations above CMC and the surfactant did not mitigate subvisible particle formation. Our results taken together provide evidence that the ratio between the surfactant and mAb molecules is an important consideration when formulating high-concentration mAb therapeutics to prevent unwanted aggregation.
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- Estephanie L N Escobar
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, The University of Kansas, 1530W 15th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, The University of Kansas, 1530W 15th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, The University of Kansas, 1530W 15th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, United States
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Ristovska S. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Newborns with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) 2024; 45:19-30. [PMID: 38575384 DOI: 10.2478/prilozi-2024-0003] [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] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are frequent causes of death and disability in neonates. This study included newborns between January 2021 and July 2022 at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Skopje. Up to date criteria for HIE/RDS for term and for preterm infants as well for the severity of HIE/RDS were used in a comprehensive analysis of cranial ultrasonography, neurological status, neonatal infections, Apgar score, bradycardia and hypotension, X-ray of the lungs, FiO2, acid-base status, assisted ventilation and use of surfactant. Three groups were created: HIE with RDS (42 babies), HIE without RDS (30 babies) and RDS without HIE in 38 neonates. All newborns with severe (third) degree of HIE died. Intracranial bleeding was found in 35.7% in the first group and 30% in the second group, and in the third group in 53.3%. The need for surfactant in the HIE group with RDS is 59.5%, and in the RDS group without HIE 84.2%. DIC associated with sepsis was found in 13.1-50% in those groups. In newborns with HIE and bradycardia, the probability of having RDS was on average 3.2 times higher than in those without bradycardia. The application of the surfactant significantly improved the pH, pO2, pCO2, BE and chest X-ray in children with RDS. An Apgar score less than 6 at the fifth minute increases the risk of RDS by 3 times. The metabolic acidosis in the first 24 hours increases the risk of death by 23.6 times. The combination of HIE/ RDS significantly worsens the disease outcome. The use of scoring systems improved the early detection of high risk babies and initiation of early treatment increased the chances for survival without disabilities.
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- Sanja Ristovska
- PJU University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of "St. Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, RN Macedonia
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Chen Q, Xu Y, Feng J, Lv X, Fu X, Yuan S, Li Z. Hyperbranched Poly-L-Lysine-Based Water-Insoluble Complexes as Antibacterial Agents with Efficient Antibacterial Activity And Cytocompatibility. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300388. [PMID: 37950916 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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Despite the advances in technology, bacterial infection associated with biomedical devices is still one of the most challenging issues in clinical practice. Incorporation of antimicrobial agents is regarded as an efficient way to combat medical device associated infectious. However, most of antimicrobial agents have high toxicity to host cells. Thus, fabrication of novel antimicrobial agents that simultaneously fulfill the requirements of antibacterial activity as well as biocompatibility is urgently needed. Herein, a series of water-insoluble antibacterial complexes based on hyperbranched poly-L-lysine (HBPL) and four different surfactants through non-covalent interactions are developed. Such kinds of surfactants have great effects on the antibacterial property of poly(ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) films that incorporate with the HBPL-based complexes. The results reveal that the PCL films that doped with HBPL/phosphate ester surfactant complexes showed the highest bacterial killing efficiency. Moreover, the cytocompatibility of the composite films is also investigated. Hemolysis experiments indicate that all the films had low hemolytic activities. Considering the excellent antimicrobial and cytocompatibility properties, this work believes that the optimized complexes have great potential to be used as antimicrobial agents in biomedical field.
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- Qi Chen
- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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Muehlbacher T, Boos V, Geiger LB, Rüegger CM, Grass B. Analgosedation for less-invasive surfactant administration: Variations in practice. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:750-757. [PMID: 38146869 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26826] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Less-invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is widely used for surfactant delivery to spontaneously breathing preterm infants on nasal CPAP. However, the use of analgesia and/or sedation for the LISA procedure remains controversial. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of all tertiary neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland to assess current practices of analgosedation for LISA in preterm infants. RESULTS Eighty-eight of 172 (51.2%) NICUs responded to the survey, of which 83 (94.3%) perform LISA. Analgosedation for LISA is used in 60 (72.3%) NICUs. Twenty-eight of those (46.7%) have unit protocols to guide analgosedation while 32 (53.3%) administer medication at the discretion of the attending physician. Ketamine (45.0% of NICUs), propofol (41.7%), fentanyl (21.7%), morphine (20.0%), and midazolam (20.0%) were most frequently used for analgosedation for LISA. Nine (10.7%) NICUs reported the use of pain or distress scores during LISA. CONCLUSION LISA is well established among tertiary NICUs in the German-speaking countries. However, there are considerable variations regarding the use of analgosedation. More evidence is required to guide clinicians seeking to safely and effectively deliver surfactant via a thin catheter to spontaneously breathing preterm infants.
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- Tobias Muehlbacher
- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Newborn Research, Department of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Abusallout N, Abdulrahman S, Elhadidi A, Ben Ayad A. A Less Invasive Technique for Surfactant Administration in a Full-Term Newborn With Moderate Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Cureus 2024; 16:e57293. [PMID: 38690449 PMCID: PMC11058906 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57293] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) presents significant challenges in neonatal care, particularly in the context of respiratory distress. This report explores the efficacy of administering surfactant through a less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) technique in a full-term neonate with MAS. Our case highlights the potential of this method in reducing the need for mechanical ventilation, drawing parallels with its established benefits in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. The successful application of LISA in this case suggests a promising avenue for managing MAS in full-term neonates, warranting further investigation.
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Paluch E, Bortkiewicz O, Widelski J, Duda-Madej A, Gleńsk M, Nawrot U, Lamch Ł, Długowska D, Sobieszczańska B, Wilk KA. A Combination of β-Aescin and Newly Synthesized Alkylamidobetaines as Modern Components Eradicating the Biofilms of Multidrug-Resistant Clinical Strains of Candida glabrata. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2541. [PMID: 38473787 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052541] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The current trend in microbiological research aimed at limiting the development of biofilms of multidrug-resistant microorganisms is increasingly towards the search for possible synergistic effects between various compounds. This work presents a combination of a naturally occurring compound, β-aescin, newly synthesized alkylamidobetaines (AABs) with a general structure-CnTMDAB, and antifungal drugs. The research we conducted consists of several stages. The first stage concerns determining biological activity (antifungal) against selected multidrug-resistant strains of Candida glabrata (C. glabrata) with the highest ability to form biofilms. The second stage of this study determined the activity of β-aescin combinations with antifungal compounds and alkylamidobetaines. In the next stage of this study, the ability to eradicate a biofilm on the polystyrene surface of the combination of β-aescin with alkylamidobetaines was examined. It has been shown that the combination of β-aescin and alkylamidobetaine can firmly remove biofilms and reduce their viability. The last stage of this research was to determine the safety regarding the cytotoxicity of both β-aescin and alkylamidobetaines. Previous studies on the fibroblast cell line have shown that C9 alkylamidobetaine can be safely used as a component of anti-biofilm compounds. This research increases the level of knowledge about the practical possibilities of using anti-biofilm compounds in combined therapies against C. glabrata.
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- Emil Paluch
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-376 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-376 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Lublin Medical University, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-376 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Parasitology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-376 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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Qiu Q, Wang Z, Lan L. Polyelectrolyte- Surfactant Complex Nanofibrous Membranes for Antibacterial Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:414. [PMID: 38337304 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030414] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Polyelectrolyte-surfactant complexes (PESCs) have garnered significant attention due to their extensive range of biological and industrial applications. Most present applications are predominantly used in liquid or emulsion states, which limits their efficacy in solid material-based applications. Herein, pre-hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile (HPAN) and quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) are employed to produce PESC electrospun membranes via electrospinning. The formation process of PESCs in a solution is observed. The results show that the degree of PAN hydrolysis and the varying alkyl chain lengths of surfactants affect the rate of PESC formation. Moreover, PESCs/PCL hybrid electrospun membranes are fabricated, and their antibacterial activities against both Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) are investigated. The resulting electrospun membranes exhibit high bactericidal efficacy, which enables them to serve as candidates for future biomedical and filtration applications.
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- Qiaohua Qiu
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Januska MN, Langfelder-Schwind E, Vicencio AG, Berdella MN. Persistent lobar atelectasis in an infant with cystic fibrosis: The role for flexible bronchoscopy and poractant alfa. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:492-495. [PMID: 37975497 PMCID: PMC10842471 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26757] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- Megan N Januska
- Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- The Cystic Fibrosis Center, Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- The Cystic Fibrosis Center, Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA
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Vialetto J, Gaichies T, Rudiuk S, Morel M, Baigl D. Versatile Deposition of Complex Colloidal Assemblies from the Evaporation of Hanging Drops. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2307893. [PMID: 38102826 PMCID: PMC10870021 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307893] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Existing strategies designed to produce ordered arrangements of colloidal particles on solid supports are of great interest for their wide range of applications, from colloidal lithography, plasmonic and biomimetic surfaces to tags for anti-counterfeiting, but they all share various degrees of complexity hampering their facile implementation. Here, a drastically simplified methodology is presented to achieve ordered particle deposition, consisting in adding micromolar amounts of cationic surfactant to a colloidal suspension drop and let it evaporate in an upside-down configuration. Confinement at the air/water interface enables particle assembly into monolayers, which are then transferred on the substrate producing highly ordered structures displaying vivid, orientation-dependent structural colors. The method is compatible with many particle types and substrates, while controlling system parameters allows tuning the deposit size and morphology, from monocrystals to polycrystalline disks and "irises", from single-component to crystal alloys with Moiré patterns, demonstrating its practicality for a variety of processes.
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- Jacopo Vialetto
- PASTEUR, Department of ChemistryÉcole Normale SupérieurePSL UniversitySorbonne UniversitéCNRSParis75005France
- Department of Chemistry and CSGIUniversity of Florencevia della Lastruccia 3, Sesto FiorentinoFirenzeI‐50019Italy
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- PASTEUR, Department of ChemistryÉcole Normale SupérieurePSL UniversitySorbonne UniversitéCNRSParis75005France
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- PASTEUR, Department of ChemistryÉcole Normale SupérieurePSL UniversitySorbonne UniversitéCNRSParis75005France
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- PASTEUR, Department of ChemistryÉcole Normale SupérieurePSL UniversitySorbonne UniversitéCNRSParis75005France
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- PASTEUR, Department of ChemistryÉcole Normale SupérieurePSL UniversitySorbonne UniversitéCNRSParis75005France
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Magadova L, Silin M, Gubanov V, Aksenova S. Surfactant-Polymer Composition for Selective Water Shut-Off in Production Wells. Gels 2024; 10:117. [PMID: 38391446 PMCID: PMC10887628 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020117] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Today, a significant part of production wells' stock has a high water cut percentage of 90% and above. Obviously, for this reason, the need to develop new and improved existing technologies for water shut-off in wells increases every year. Physico-chemical methods of water shut-off are based on the application of special reagents and compositions that plug the pathways of water inflow to the well. Depending on the mechanism and specific features of water barrier formation, isolation methods are divided into selective and non-selective. This article investigates the possibility of using hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile as a gel-forming and precipitation-forming reagent for water shut-off technologies in production wells. A surfactant-polymer composition for the isolation of water inflow in production wells in objects with high salinity in formation water, possessing physical and chemical selectivity and providing permeability reduction only in water-saturated intervals, is proposed. The developed composition is the invert emulsion, which makes it possible to carry out treatment at a distance from the well and solve the problem of possible premature gel formation directly in the wellbore. The lowest effective concentration of HPAN in an aqueous solution for use as a gel-forming and sedimentation reagent was determined experimentally (5.0 wt% and more). The interaction of the polymer solution with a chromium crosslinker allows obtaining structured gels in the whole volume of the system. The structure of the gels was evaluated using the Sydansk classifier with the assignment of a letter code from A to J. It was experimentally proved that the structure of the obtained gels depends on the temperature and content of the crosslinking agent in the system; the more crosslinking agent in the composition of the system, the stronger the structure of the resulting gel. The optimal ratio of polymer and crosslinking agent to obtain a strong gel was obtained, which amounted to 5:1 by weight of dry polymer powder. For the HPAN concentration of 5 wt% according to the Sydansk classifier, the gel structure had the code "H"-slightly deformable non-flowing gel. The dependence of the volume of gel sediment obtained because of the interaction with mineralized water on the polymer concentration was studied. It was proved that an increase in the concentration of hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile in the solution, as well as an increase in the concentration of calcium ions in mineralized water, leads to a larger volume of the resulting gel or precipitate and to the strengthening of the gel structure. The results of rheological studies of the developed composition, as well as experiments on thermal stability, are presented. The results of filtration tests on bulk reservoir models demonstrated the selectivity of the developed composition. The obtained value of the residual resistance factor for the oil-saturated low-permeability model was 1.49 units; the value of the residual resistance factor for the water-saturated high-permeability model was 18.04 units. The ratio of the obtained values of the residual resistance factor, equal to 0.08 (much less than 1), can characterize the developed composition as a selective material for water shut-off in producing wells. Existing technologies for water shut-off based on HPAN do not allow for making a treatment at a distance from the well and require the use of technological solutions to prevent premature gel sedimentation in the well. The developed composition makes it possible to solve the problem of premature gelation. In addition, the composition can form a blocking screen in highly permeable water-saturated zones. The development can be useful for deposits with difficult conditions (high mineralization in reservoir waters, boreholes with a horizontal end, elevated temperatures up to 80 °C).
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- Lyubov Magadova
- Department of Technology of Chemical Substances for the Oil and Gas Industry of Gubkin University, World-Class Research Center «Efficient Development of the Global Liquid Hydrocarbon Reserves», National University of Oil and Gas (Gubkin University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Technology of Chemical Substances for the Oil and Gas Industry of Gubkin University, World-Class Research Center «Efficient Development of the Global Liquid Hydrocarbon Reserves», National University of Oil and Gas (Gubkin University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Technology of Chemical Substances for the Oil and Gas Industry of Gubkin University, World-Class Research Center «Efficient Development of the Global Liquid Hydrocarbon Reserves», National University of Oil and Gas (Gubkin University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Technology of Chemical Substances for the Oil and Gas Industry of Gubkin University, World-Class Research Center «Efficient Development of the Global Liquid Hydrocarbon Reserves», National University of Oil and Gas (Gubkin University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Nairn JJ, Forster WA. Importance of adjuvant formulation properties in predicting wetting on leaf surfaces. Pest Manag Sci 2024; 80:212-219. [PMID: 36495479 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Leaf wettability can be a barrier to retention of agrichemical sprays. Adjuvants are used to modify leaf wetting by sprays to enhance retention. A previous study developed a model that accurately predicted nonadjuvant formulation wetting (contact angle) on both synthetic and leaf surfaces. Model inputs were the surface properties, roughness and polarity, as measured by the wetting tension dielectric method, coupled with the formulation properties, surface tension and dielectric constant. Preliminary work has indicated that the wetting ability of adjuvant formulations on different surfaces could be modelled in a similar way if the effect of adjuvants on solution polarity could be accurately quantified. RESULTS The wetting of nine agrichemical adjuvants, at a range of concentrations, were measured on seven synthetic and 14 leaf surfaces. A novel method was developed to quantify the interfacial dielectric polarity (IDP) of adjuvant formulations. Adjuvant concentration did not change the IDP indicating the surface-active surfactant molecules migrate to the interface, loading until saturation. Formulation properties of surface tension and IDP were found to be strong predictors of wetting in conjunction with surface properties of the substrate. The previously developed unaltered comprehensive wetting model could predict the wetting of adjuvant formulations on synthetic and leaf surfaces (R2 = 0.9) using these inputs. CONCLUSIONS Wetting of adjuvant formulations can be modelled for a wide range of surfaces and this model is expected to advance the selection, and development, of adjuvants to target specific surfaces generating the desired wetting outcome. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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Terada K, Endo M, Kiyonari H, Takeda N, Oike Y. Loss of Dja2 accompanies pH deviation in lysosomes and lysosome-related organelles. J Cell Physiol 2024; 239:e31174. [PMID: 38108578 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31174] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The Dja2 knockout (Dja2-/- ) mice had respiratory distress, and >60% died within 2 days after birth. The surviving adult Dja2-/- mice were infertile and the lungs of Dja2-/- mice showed several abnormalities, including the processing defect of prosurfactant protein C in the alveolar epithelial type II cells and the accumulation of glycolipids in enlarged alveolar macrophages. The luminal pH of acidic organelles in Dja2-/- cells was shifted to pH 5.37-5.45. This deviated pH was immediately restored to control levels (pH 4.56-4.65) by the addition of a diuretic, ethyl isopropyl amiloride (EIPA). Although the role of DJA2 in maintaining the pH homeostasis of lysosome-related organelles is currently obscure, this rapid and remarkable pH resilience is best explained by an EIPA-sensitive proton efflux machinery that is disorganized and overactivated due to the loss of Dja2.
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- Kazutoyo Terada
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Laboratory for Animal Resources and Genetic Engineering, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamic Research, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Developmental Genetics, Institute of Resource Development and Analysis, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Liu L, Fisher KD, Bussey WD. Comparison of Emulsion Stabilizers: Application for the Enhancement of the Bioactivity of Lemongrass Essential Oil. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:415. [PMID: 38337303 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030415] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Recent focus on cellulose nanomaterials, particularly biodegradable and biocompatible cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), has prompted their use as emulsion stabilizers. CNCs, when combined with salt, demonstrate enhanced emulsion stabilization. This study explored three emulsion stabilizers: Tween 80, soybean CNCs with salt (salted CNCs), and a combination of salted CNCs with Tween 80. Soybean CNCs, derived from soybean stover, were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Antifungal testing against Aspergillus flavus revealed increased bioactivity in all lemongrass essential oil (EO)-loaded emulsions compared to pure essential oil. In addition, all three emulsions exhibited a slight reduction in antifungal activity after 30 days of room temperature storage. The release experiment revealed that the EO-loaded nanoemulsion exhibited a slow-release profile. The nanoemulsion stabilized by salted CNCs and Tween 80 exhibited significantly lower release rates when compared to the nanoemulsion stabilized solely by Tween 80, attributed to the gel network formed by salted CNCs. The findings of this study highlight the efficacy of cellulose nanocrystals procured from soybean byproducts in conjunction with synthetic surfactants to create nanoencapsulated essential oils, resulting in improved antimicrobial efficacy and the achievement of sustained release properties.
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- Lingling Liu
- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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- Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Nath A, Srivastava S, Sachan R, Shah D. Factors Associated With Failure of Non-invasive Ventilation in Preterm Neonates Requiring Initial Respiratory Support. Cureus 2024; 16:e53879. [PMID: 38465034 PMCID: PMC10924949 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53879] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) modalities minimize the requirement for invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in preterm neonates, therefore improving neonatal outcomes, as IMV is linked to increased complications. However, NIV has demonstrated an elevated likelihood of failure, for which various studies have been done, but very little research is available addressing the factors that are responsible for NIV failure in resource-limited areas of developing nations. Understanding the underlying factors and their association with NIV failure in very and moderately preterm neonates at a tertiary care hospital would be important in devising targeted strategies to increase NIV success and newborn outcomes. OBJECTIVE To compare the following factors in neonates of 28-34 weeks gestational age with or without failure of NIV: fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) at the time of initiating NIV, time at surfactant administration, respiratory distress syndrome presence, antenatal steroid use, time taken for post-surfactant administration stabilization, gestational age, development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and average weight gained or lost. STUDY DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS This was a longitudinal observational study. One hundred two preterm neonates with a gestational age of 28-34 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) requiring NIV support within 24 hours of admission. METHODS Eligible newborns were re-evaluated at 72 hours after commencing NIV. Outcome was evaluated as success (no NIV or NIV with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)<8 cm H2O and FiO2<0.7) or failure (NIV with PEEP≥8 cm H2O or FiO2≥0.7, intubation, or death). It was compared with regard to many parameters. RESULTS About 40 (39%) study participants reported NIV failure within 72 hours of initiating NIV. In the NIV failure group, male babies constituted 75% (P = 0.027), the median gestational age (IQR) was 29 (29-31) weeks (P = 0.015), the median birth weight (IQR) was 1088 (960-1293.5) grams (P = 0.003), and the median weight gain or loss (IQR) was a loss of 21 (-70.5 to 11.75) grams (P<0.001). Vaginal birth comprised 67.5% of the NIV failure group, showing greater failure rates than births out of lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) (P = 0.003) Conclusion: NIV failure showed a significant association with lesser gestational age, male sex, lower birth weight, vaginal method of delivery, and lesser weight gain during hospital stay.
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- Abhishek Nath
- Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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Chavda VP, Balar PC, Bezbaruah R, Vaghela DA, Rynjah D, Bhattacharjee B, Sugandhi VV, Paiva-Santos AC. Nanoemulsions: summary of a decade of research and recent advances. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024. [PMID: 38293801 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0199] [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: 02/01/2024] Open
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Nanoemulsions consist of a combination of several components such as oil, water, emulsifiers, surfactants and cosurfactants. Various techniques for producing nanoemulsions include high-energy and low-energy approaches such as high-pressure homogenization, microfluidization, jet disperser and phase inversion methods. The properties of a formulation can be influenced by elements such as the composition, concentration, size and charge of droplets, which in turn can affect the technique of manufacture. Characterization is conducted by the assessment of several factors such as physical properties, pH analysis, viscosity measurement and refractive index determination. This article offers a thorough examination of the latest developments in nanoemulsion technology, with a focus on their wide-ranging applications and promising future possibilities. It also discusses the administration of nanoemulsions through several methods.
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- Vivek P Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, India, 380009
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- Pharmacy Section, L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, India, 380009
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786004, India
- Institute of Pharmacy, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786002, India
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- Pharmacy Section, L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, India, 380009
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science-Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam, 784501, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science-Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam, 784501, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences St. John's University, New York, 11439, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal,3000-370
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal, 3000-548
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Li G, Zakharov DN, Sikder S, Xu Y, Tong X, Dimitrakellis P, Boscoboinik JA. In Situ Monitoring of Non-Thermal Plasma Cleaning of Surfactant Encapsulated Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:290. [PMID: 38334560 PMCID: PMC10856489 DOI: 10.3390/nano14030290] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Surfactants are widely used in the synthesis of nanoparticles, as they have a remarkable ability to direct their growth to obtain well-defined shapes and sizes. However, their post-synthesis removal is a challenge, and the methods used often result in morphological changes that defeat the purpose of the initial controlled growth. Moreover, after the removal of surfactants, the highly active surfaces of nanomaterials may undergo structural reconstruction by exposure to a different environment. Thus, ex situ characterization after air exposure may not reflect the effect of the cleaning methods. Here, combining X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, in situ infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy, and environmental transmission electron microscopy measurements with CO probe experiments, we investigated different surfactant-removal methods to produce clean metallic Pt nanoparticles from surfactant-encapsulated ones. It was demonstrated that both ultraviolet-ozone (UV-ozone) treatment and room temperature O2 plasma treatment led to the formation of Pt oxides on the surface after the removal of the surfactant. On the other hand, when H2 was used for plasma treatment, both the Pt0 oxidation state and nanoparticle size distribution were preserved. In addition, H2 plasma treatment can reduce Pt oxides after O2-based treatments, resulting in metallic nanoparticles with clean surfaces. These findings provide a better understanding of the various options for surfactant removal from metal nanoparticles and point toward non-thermal plasmas as the best route if the integrity of the nanoparticle needs to be preserved.
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- Gengnan Li
- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11790, USA
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11790, USA
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
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- Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA;
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- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA; (D.N.Z.); (S.S.); (Y.X.); (X.T.)
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Tsoutsoura A, He Z, Alexandridis P. Effects of Ionic Liquids on the Cylindrical Self-Assemblies Formed by Poly(ethylene oxide)-Poly(propylene oxide)-Poly(ethylene oxide) Block Copolymers in Water. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:349. [PMID: 38337237 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030349] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Aiming at the fundamental understanding of solvent effects in amphiphilic polymer systems, we considered poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) block copolymers in water mixed with an ionic liquid-ethylammonium nitrate (EAN), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIMPF6), or 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF4)-and we investigated the hexagonal lyotropic liquid crystal structures by means of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). At 50% polymer, the hexagonal structure (cylinders of self-assembled block copolymer) was maintained across the solvent mixing ratio. The effects of the ionic liquids were reflected in the characteristic length scales of the hexagonal structure and were interpreted in terms of the location of the ionic liquid in the self-assembled block copolymer domains. The protic ionic liquid EAN was evenly distributed within the aqueous domains and showed no affinity for the interface, whereas BMIMPF6 preferred to swell PEO and was located at the interface so as to reduce contact with water. BMIMBF4 was also interfacially active, but to a lesser extent.
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- Aikaterini Tsoutsoura
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, NY 14260-4200, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, NY 14260-4200, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo, NY 14260-4200, USA
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Moretti C, Gizzi C, Gagliardi L, Petrillo F, Ventura ML, Trevisanuto D, Lista G, Dellacà RL, Beke A, Buonocore G, Charitou A, Cucerea M, Filipović-Grčić B, Jeckova NG, Koç E, Saldanha J, Sanchez-Luna M, Stoniene D, Varendi H, Vertecchi G, Mosca F. A Survey of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies on Neonatal Respiratory Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Children (Basel) 2024; 11:158. [PMID: 38397269 PMCID: PMC10887601 DOI: 10.3390/children11020158] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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(1) Background: Our survey aimed to gather information on respiratory care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in the European and Mediterranean region. (2) Methods: Cross-sectional electronic survey. An 89-item questionnaire focusing on the current modes, devices, and strategies employed in neonatal units in the domain of respiratory care was sent to directors/heads of 528 NICUs. The adherence to the "European consensus guidelines on the management of respiratory distress syndrome" was assessed for comparison. (3) Results: The response rate was 75% (397/528 units). In most Delivery Rooms (DRs), full resuscitation is given from 22 to 23 weeks gestational age. A T-piece device with facial masks or short binasal prongs are commonly used for respiratory stabilization. Initial FiO2 is set as per guidelines. Most units use heated humidified gases to prevent heat loss. SpO2 and ECG monitoring are largely performed. Surfactant in the DR is preferentially given through Intubation-Surfactant-Extubation (INSURE) or Less-Invasive-Surfactant-Administration (LISA) techniques. DR caffeine is widespread. In the NICUs, most of the non-invasive modes used are nasal CPAP and nasal intermittent positive-pressure ventilation. Volume-targeted, synchronized intermittent positive-pressure ventilation is the preferred invasive mode to treat acute respiratory distress. Pulmonary recruitment maneuvers are common approaches. During NICU stay, surfactant administration is primarily guided by FiO2 and SpO2/FiO2 ratio, and it is mostly performed through LISA or INSURE. Steroids are used to facilitate extubation and prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia. (4) Conclusions: Overall, clinical practices are in line with the 2022 European Guidelines, but there are some divergences. These data will allow stakeholders to make comparisons and to identify opportunities for improvement.
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- Corrado Moretti
- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Neonatology and NICU, Ospedale Sant’Eugenio, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Ospedale Versilia, 55043 Viareggio, Italy;
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- Maternal and Child Department ASL Bari, Ospedale di Venere, 70131 Bari, Italy;
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy;
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- Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy;
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Division of Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatology, Ospedale dei Bambini “V.Buzzi”, ASST FBF SACCO, 20154 Milan, Italy
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- TechRes Lab, Department of Electronics, Information and Biomedical Engineering (DEIB), Politecnico di Milano University, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Università degli Studi di Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Rea Maternity Hospital, 17564 Athens, Greece
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Neonatology Department, University of Medicine Pharmacy Sciences and Technology “George Emil Palade”, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital “Majchin Dom”, 1483 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Gazi University, 06570 Ankara, Turkey
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Neonatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, 2674-514 Loures, Portugal
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Neonatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital General Universitario “Gregorio Marañón”, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Tartu, Tartu University Hospital, 50406 Tartu, Estonia
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- Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS), 20143 Milan, Italy; (C.G.); (G.L.); (A.B.); (G.B.); (A.C.); (M.C.); (B.F.-G.); (N.G.J.); (E.K.); (J.S.); (M.S.-L.); (D.S.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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Jobe AH. Dr. Tetsuro Fujiwara-My Memories from the Early Days of Dr. Fujiwara's Research. Biomedicines 2024; 12:218. [PMID: 38255323 PMCID: PMC10813076 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010218] [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] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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This brief commentary honors Dr. Tesuro Fujiwara, the first person to treat infants with respiratory distress syndrome by instilling surfactant into their trachea. In the 1960s, mortality from RDS, which could only be treated with oxygen, was about 50 percent. Based on the physiology Fujiwara learned that lung immaturity could be treated with doses of surfactant from animals in sheep models. He then made a surfactant from cow lungs called Servanta and treated 10 infants with RDS, who all had a large improvement in oxygenation. Other new therapies, such as continuous positive airway pressure and newer infant ventilators-in combination with surfactant therapy have decreased infant mortality to less than 1% from RDS in the most recent US infant death statistics.
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- Alan H Jobe
- Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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Saitani EM, Pippa N, Perinelli DR, Forys A, Papakyriakopoulou P, Lagopati N, Bonacucina G, Trzebicka B, Gazouli M, Pispas S, Valsami G. Fabricating Polymer/ Surfactant/Cyclodextrin Hybrid Particles for Possible Nose-to-Brain Delivery of Ropinirole Hydrochloride: In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1162. [PMID: 38256239 PMCID: PMC10816138 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021162] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Ropinirole is a non-ergolinic dopamine agonist used to manage Parkinson's disease and it is characterized by poor oral bioavailability. This study aimed to design and develop advanced drug delivery systems composed of poloxamer 407, a non-ionic surfactant (Tween 80), and cyclodextrins (methyl-β-CD or hydroxy-propyl-β-CD) for possible brain targeting of ropinirole after nasal administration for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The hybrid systems were formed by the thin-film hydration method, followed by an extensive physicochemical and morphological characterization. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the systems on HEK293 cell lines was also tested. In vitro release and ex vivo mucosal permeation of ropinirole were assessed using Franz cells at 34 °C and with phosphate buffer solution at pH 5.6 in the donor compartment, simulating the conditions of the nasal cavity. The results indicated that the diffusion-controlled drug release exhibited a progressive increase throughout the experiment, while a proof-of-concept experiment on ex vivo permeation through rabbit nasal mucosa revealed a better performance of the prepared hybrid systems in comparison to ropinirole solution. The encouraging results in drug release and mucosal permeation indicate that these hybrid systems can serve as attractive platforms for effective and targeted nose-to-brain delivery of ropinirole with a possible application in Parkinson's disease. Further ex vivo and in vivo studies to support the results of the present work are ongoing.
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- Elmina-Marina Saitani
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 15771 Zografou, Greece; (E.-M.S.); (N.P.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 15771 Zografou, Greece; (E.-M.S.); (N.P.); (P.P.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (D.R.P.); (G.B.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.F.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 15771 Zografou, Greece; (E.-M.S.); (N.P.); (P.P.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Science, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (N.L.); (M.G.)
- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- School of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy; (D.R.P.); (G.B.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.F.); (B.T.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Science, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (N.L.); (M.G.)
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 15771 Zografou, Greece; (E.-M.S.); (N.P.); (P.P.)
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Jiang S, Lu W, Li T, Ma F, Yao D, Li Q. Study on the Performance Mechanism of Polyformaldehyde Glycol Ether Polymer for Crude Oil Recovery Enhancement. Materials (Basel) 2024; 17:437. [PMID: 38255605 PMCID: PMC10817623 DOI: 10.3390/ma17020437] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The demand for energy continues to increase as the global economy continues to grow. The role of oilfield chemicals in the process of oil and gas exploration, development, and production is becoming more and more important, and the demand is rising year by year. The support of national policies and the formulation of environmental protection regulations have put forward higher requirements for oilfield chemical products, which has promoted the innovative research and development and market application of oilfield chemicals. Polyformaldehyde glycol ether polymer (PGEP) is simple to synthesize, easily biodegradable, green and environmentally friendly, and in line with the development trend of chemicals used in oil and gas development. The interfacial tension performance of PGEP after compounding with different surfactants can reach as low as 0.00034 mN/m, which meets the requirements of the oilfield (interfacial tension ≤ 5 × 10-3 mN/m). The best oil washing efficiency performance of PGEP compounded with different surfactants reached 78.2%, which meets the requirements of the oilfield (oil washing efficiency ≥ 40%). The fracturing fluid drainage efficiency of PGEP after compounding with different surfactants reaches 22%, which meets the requirements of the oilfield (drainage efficiency ≥ 15%). The surface interfacial tension of the system remains constant after the concentration exceeds 0.2% and decreases with lower concentrations. The drainage efficiency increases with increasing concentrations in the range below 0.6%. It was determined that PGEP can be used as a surfactant instead of fatty-alcohol ethoxylates (FAE) in oilfield development.
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- Shaohui Jiang
- The State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum East China, Qingdao 266580, China;
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- Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd., Jinan 250100, China; (W.L.); (T.L.)
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- Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd., Jinan 250100, China; (W.L.); (T.L.)
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (F.M.); (D.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China; (F.M.); (D.Y.)
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- The State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum East China, Qingdao 266580, China;
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Jurin FE, Buron CC, Frau E, del Rossi S, Schintke S. The Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics of Conductive PVA/PEDOT:PSS Hydrogel Foams for Soft Strain Sensors. Sensors (Basel) 2024; 24:570. [PMID: 38257662 PMCID: PMC10819078 DOI: 10.3390/s24020570] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Conductive hydrogels are of interest for highly flexible sensor elements. We compare conductive hydrogels and hydrogel foams in view of strain-sensing applications. Polyvinyl alcool (PVA) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT:PSS) are used for the formulation of conductive hydrogels. For hydrogel foaming, we have investigated the influence of dodecylbenzenesulfonate (DBSA) as foaming agent, as well as the influence of air incorporation at various mixing speeds. We showed that DBSA acting as a surfactant, already at a concentration of 1.12wt%, efficiently stabilizes air bubbles, allowing for the formulation of conductive PVA and PVA/PEDOT:PSS hydrogel foams with low density (<400 kg/m3) and high water uptake capacity (swelling ratio > 1500%). The resulting Young moduli depend on the air-bubble incorporation from mixing, and are affected by freeze-drying/rehydration. Using dielectric broadband spectroscopy under mechanical load, we demonstrate that PVA/PEDOT:PSS hydrogel foams exhibit a significant decrease in conductivity under mechanical compression, compared to dense hydrogels. The frequency-dependent conductivity of the hydrogels exhibits two plateaus, one in the low frequency range, and one in the high frequency range. We find that the conductivity of the PVA/PEDOT:PSS hydrogels decreases linearly as a function of pressure in each of the frequency regions, which makes the hydrogel foams highly interesting in view of compressive strain-sensing applications.
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- Florian E. Jurin
- Institut UTINAM, UMR 6213 CNRS-UBFC, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France;
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- Institut UTINAM, UMR 6213 CNRS-UBFC, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France;
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- Laboratory of Applied NanoSciences (COMATEC-LANS), University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO), CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied NanoSciences (COMATEC-LANS), University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO), CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Applied NanoSciences (COMATEC-LANS), University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO), CH-1401 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
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Campodónico PR, Calderón C, Alcázar JJ, Olivares B, Jaldin L, Suárez-Rozas C. Exploring the behavior of Candida antarctica lipase B in aqueous mixtures of an imidazolium ionic liquid and its surfactant analogue. Front Chem 2024; 11:1289398. [PMID: 38268763 PMCID: PMC10806215 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1289398] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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The performance of Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB) has been evaluated in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF4)/water mixtures in a wide range of molar fractions (χ B M I M B F 4 ) with and without 1-dodecyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (C12-MIMBF4), a surfactant derived from BMIMBF4. The main aim of this work is to evaluate the influence of χ B M I M B F 4 over micellar aggregates to assess the activity of enzymatic reactions. The investigated reaction corresponds to the hydrolysis of the substrate p-nitrophenyl laureate in each χ B M I M B F 4 . The kinetic study for χ B M I M B F 4 at around 0.2 proved to be a border point in enzymatic activity. At χ B M I M B F 4 = 0.1, the lipase activity increases in the presence of C12-MIMBF4. However, at higher concentrations, BMIMBF4 has a negligible effect over the lipase activity. These results suggest specific interactions between water and BMIMBF4 molecules in relation to CALB. This research highlights the superactivity phenomenon driven by the reaction media and the micelle interface. In this interfacial interaction, BMIMBF4 acts directly on the changes induced on the enzyme upon its interaction with the micellar interface. This study opens a green perspective toward the biocatalysis field.
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- Paola R. Campodónico
- Centro de Química Médica, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Química Médica, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Química Médica, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Química Médica, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Química Médica, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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Atiénzar Esteban I, Osona B, Salas Ballestín A, Clavero Rubio C, Flaquer Pérez de Mendiola JM, Aguilar Gómez V, Echeverría López M, De Carlos Vicente JC. Bronchoscopic segmental alveolar recruitment in a patient with spinal muscular atrophy and massive atelectasis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38197545 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26850] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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- Isabel Atiénzar Esteban
- Pediatric Palliative Care Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Children's Pulmonology Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Pediatric Palliative Care Unit, Pediatric Service, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Xu Y, Chen Q, Xia L, Yuan S, Li Z. Fabrication of Oleophilic Polypeptide Nanoparticle from Complexing of Cross-Linked Epsilon-poly-l-lysine with Docusate Sodium for Preparation of Bactericidal Thermoplastic Polyurethanes. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:599-606. [PMID: 38153378 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01644] [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] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
Abstract
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are extensively utilized in the biomedical field due to their exceptional mechanical properties and biocompatibility. However, the lack of antibacterial activity limits their application ranges. Nanoscopic particle-based additives with inherent antibacterial characteristics are regarded as promising strategies to prevent biomaterials-associated infection. Herein, a novel polymeric nanoparticle is prepared, which integrates chemically cross-linked epsilon-poly-l-lysine (CPL) and anionic surfactant-docusate sodium (DS). The cross-linked epsilon-poly-l-lysine/docusate sodium (CPL/DS) nanoparticle can be well dispersed in organic solvent and a polymer matrix, which is beneficial to endowing TPUs with synergistic miscibility and antibacterial properties. An antibacterial test showed that the CPL/DS nanoparticles have strong antibacterial activity against S. aureus. Moreover, the results of antibacterial experiments in vitro revealed that almost 100% of S. aureus could be killed by CPL/DS nanoparticle-embedded TPU film with a content of 0.5 wt %. In addition, all of the CPL/DS modified TPU films showed good cytocompatibility in vitro. Consequently, this kind of CPL/DS nanoplatform has great potential to serve as a safe and high-efficient bactericidal agent for endowing biomedical devices with bactericidal property.
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- Yuanjing Xu
- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Biobased Polymer Materials of Shandong Provincial Education Department, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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Dini G, Santini MG, Celi F. Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) Versus INSURE Method in Preterm Infants: a Retrospective Study. Med Arch 2024; 78:112-116. [PMID: 38566872 PMCID: PMC10983101 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2024.78.112-116] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Early nasal CPAP and selective administration of surfactant via the endotracheal tube are widely used in the treatment of RDS in preterm infants. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation after surfactant delivery between LISA-treated and INSURE-treated premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Methods Retrospective registry-based cohort study enrolled 36 newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of the "Santa Maria" Hospital of Terni between 2016 and 2023. As a primary outcome, we followed the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation within 72 hours of life, while the secondary outcomes were major neonatal morbidities and death before discharge. Results The LISA group and the INSURE group included 13 and 23 newborns respectively. Demographic features showed no significant differences between the two groups. The need for mechanical ventilation in the first 72 hours of life was similar in both groups (p >0.99). There were no significant differences in morbidities. Conclusion LISA and INSURE are equally effective modalities for surfactant administration for the treatment of RDS in preterm infants.
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- Gianluca Dini
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Santa Maria” Hospital, Terni, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Santa Maria” Hospital, Terni, Italy
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