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Crago M, Lee A, Hoang TP, Talebian S, Naficy S. Protein adsorption on blood-contacting surfaces: A thermodynamic perspective to guide the design of antithrombogenic polymer coatings. Acta Biomater 2024; 180:46-60. [PMID: 38615811 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.04.018] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Blood-contacting medical devices often succumb to thrombosis, limiting their durability and safety in clinical applications. Thrombosis is fundamentally initiated by the nonspecific adsorption of proteins to the material surface, which is strongly governed by thermodynamic factors established by the nature of the interaction between the material surface, surrounding water molecules, and the protein itself. Along these lines, different surface materials (such as polymeric, metallic, ceramic, or composite) induce different entropic and enthalpic changes at the surface-protein interface, with material wettability significantly impacting this behavior. Consequently, protein adsorption on medical devices can be modulated by altering their wettability and surface energy. A plethora of polymeric coating modifications have been utilized for this purpose; hydrophobic modifications may promote or inhibit protein adsorption determined by van der Waals forces, while hydrophilic materials achieve this by mainly relying on hydrogen bonding, or unbalanced/balanced electrostatic interactions. This review offers a cohesive understanding of the thermodynamics governing these phenomena, to specifically aid in the design and selection of hemocompatible polymeric coatings for biomedical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Blood-contacting medical devices often succumb to thrombosis, limiting their durability and safety in clinical applications. A plethora of polymeric coating modifications have been utilized for addressing this issue. This review offers a cohesive understanding of the thermodynamics governing these phenomena, to specifically aid in the design and selection of hemocompatible polymeric coatings for biomedical applications.
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- Matthew Crago
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW 2008, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW 2008, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW 2008, Australia
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW 2008, Australia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW 2008, Australia.
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Yang S, Liu D, Song Y, Liang Y, Yu H, Zuo Y. Designing a structure-function alphabet of helix based on reduced amino acid clusters. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 754:109942. [PMID: 38387828 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109942] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Several simple secondary structures could form complex and diverse functional proteins, meaning that secondary structures may contain a lot of hidden information and are arranged according to certain principles, to carry enough information of functional specificity and diversity. However, these inner information and principles have not been understood systematically. In our study, we designed a structure-function alphabet of helix based on reduced amino acid clusters to describe the typical features of helices and delve into the information. Firstly, we selected 480 typical helices from membrane proteins, zymoproteins, transcription factors, and other proteins to define and calculate the interval range, and the helices are classified in terms of hydrophilicity, charge and length: (1) hydrophobic helix (≤43%), amphiphilic helix (43%∼71%), and hydrophilic helix (≥71%). (2) positive helix, negative helix, electrically neutral helix and uncharged helix. (3) short helix (≤8 aa), medium-length helix (9-28 aa), and long helix (≥29 aa). Then, we designed an alphabet containing 36 triplet codes according to the above classification, so that the main features of each helix can be represented by only three letters. This alphabet not only preliminarily defined the helix characteristics, but also greatly reduced the informational dimension of protein structure. Finally, we present an application example to demonstrate the value of the structure-function alphabet in protein functional determination and differentiation.
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- Siqi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photobiology, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100093, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China.
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Zhang X, Si J, Li Y, Chen Z, Ren D, Zhang S. Effects of Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ on Cu binding in hydrophilic and hydrophobic dissolved organic matter fractions extracted from agricultural soil. Chemosphere 2024; 352:141441. [PMID: 38346521 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141441] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has significant effects on soil copper (Cu) bioavailability. However, little is known about Cu interactions and major cation binding toward hydrophilic and hydrophobic DOM components extracted from soil solutions. In this study, we investigated the influence of major cations (Ca2+/Mg2+) on Cu complexing characteristics on different hydrophilic and hydrophobic DOM fractions using absorbance spectroscopy at different Cu2+ concentrations in the absence/presence of Ca2+/Mg2+. Different compositional hydrophobic and hydrophilic DOM fraction proportions occurred at three agricultural soil sites, with the hydrophobic acid (HOA) fraction accounting for the highest proportion. The addition of Cu2+ generated distinct ultraviolet (UV) bands/peaks (processed by differential linear and differential logarithmic transformation) of three hydrophilic DOM fractions, whereas Cu2+ induced less and weak specific peaks in the differential spectra and differential logarithmic of the HOA fractions, indicating hydrophilic DOM fractions tend to have a higher density of Cu2+ complexation sites. In the presence of either Ca2+/Mg2+, increased depression caused by Cu2+ binding on different DOM fractions was observed with increasing 10, 100, and 1000 μM Ca2+/Mg2+ levels, with more significant variations in peaks/banks for hydrophilic base (HIB) and HOA fractions, and less for hydrophilic acid (HIA) and hydrophilic neutral (HIN) fractions. In our study, the spectral parameters ΔS225-275 and ΔS275-325 were successfully used to quantify Cu amounts bonded to HIA and HIB, respectively. They exhibited strong linear relationships with correlation coefficients (R2) of 0.96 for HIA and 0.87 for HIB, respectively. Furthermore, Mg2+ exhibited stronger competition with Cu for HIA and HIB binding sites when compared with Ca2+.
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- Xiaoqing Zhang
- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Efficient Utilization and Agglomeration of Metallurgic Mineral Resources, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430081, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China
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- EVE Energy CO., LTD, Huizhou, Guangdong, 516000, China.
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- School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Key Laboratory for Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Xinxiang, 453007, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Efficient Utilization and Agglomeration of Metallurgic Mineral Resources, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430081, China
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- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China; Hubei Key Laboratory for Efficient Utilization and Agglomeration of Metallurgic Mineral Resources, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430081, China
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Tong YH, Luo LH, Jia R, Han R, Xu SJ, Xu ZL. Whether membranes developed for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) tend to be hydrophilic or hydrophobic? ── a review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24330. [PMID: 38288011 PMCID: PMC10823098 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24330] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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In the past few decades, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has attracted numerous researchers and broadly applied in various fields. Unlike conventional nanofiltration, OSN always faced a broad spectrum of solvents including polar solvents and non-polar solvents. Among those recently developed OSN membranes in lab-scale or widely used commercial membranes, researchers preferred to explore intrinsic materials or introduce nanomaterials into membranes to fabricate OSN membranes. However, the hydrophilicity of the membrane surface towards filtration performance was often ignored, which was the key factor in conventional aqueous nanofiltration. The influence of surface hydrophilicity on OSN performance was not studied systematically and thoroughly. Generally speaking, the hydrophilic OSN membranes performed well in the polar solvents while the hydrophobic OSN membranes work well in the non-polar solvent. Many review papers reviewed the basics, problems of the membranes, up-to-date studies, and applications at various levels. In this review, we have focused on the relationship between the surface hydrophilicity of OSN membranes and OSN performances. The history, theory, and mechanism of the OSN process were first recapped, followed by summarizing representative OSN research classified by surface hydrophilicity and types of membrane, which recent OSN research with its contact angles and filtration performance were listed. Finally, from the industrialization perspective, the application progress of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes was introduced. We started with history and theory, presented many research and application cases of hydrophilic and hydrophobic OSN membranes, and discussed anticipated progress in the OSN field. Also, we pointed out some future research directions on the hydrophilicity of OSN membranes to deeply develop the effect made by membrane hydrophilicity on OSN performance for future considerations and stepping forward of the OSN industry.
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- Yi-Hao Tong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Membrane Science and Engineering R&D Lab, Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Shanghai Electronic Chemicals Innovation Institute, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Samuel Obeng A, Dunne J, Giltrap M, Tian F. Soil organic matter carbon chemistry signatures, hydrophobicity and humification index following land use change in temperate peat soils. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19347. [PMID: 37662816 PMCID: PMC10472004 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19347] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Peatlands play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, storing large amounts of carbon because of a net imbalance between primary production and the microbial decomposition of the organic matter. Nevertheless, peatlands have historically been drained for energy sources (e.g. peat briquettes), forestry, or agriculture - practices that could affect the quality of the soil organic matter (SOM) composition, hydrophobicity and humification index. This study compared the effect of land use change on the quality and composition of peatland organic material in Co-Offaly, Ireland. Specifically, drained and grazing peat (grassland), drained and forest plantation peat (forest plantation), drained and industrial cutaway peat (cutaway bog) and an undrained actively accumulating bog (as a reference for natural peatland) were studied. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to examine the organic matter quality, specifically the degree of decomposition (DDI), carbon chemistry signatures, hydrophobicity and humification index. The ratio of hydrophobic to hydrophilic group intensities was calculated as the SOM hydrophobicity. In general, there is greater variance in the carbon chemistry signature, such as aliphatic methyl and methylene, C=O stretching of amide groups, aromatic C=C, strong H-bond C=O of conjugated ketones and O-H deformation and C- O stretching of phenolics and secondary alcohols of the peat samples from industrial cutaway bog samples than in the grassland and forest plantation samples. The hydrophobicity and the aromaticity of the soil organic matter (SOM) are significantly impacted by land use changes, with a trend of order active bog > forest plantation > industrial cutaway bog > grassland. A comparison of the degree of decomposition index of the peat from active bog showed a more advanced state of peat degradation in grassland and industrial cutaway bog and, to a lesser extent, in forest plantation.
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- Apori Samuel Obeng
- School of Food Science Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Grangegorman, D07ADY7, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Camden Row, D08C, CKP1, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Grangegorman, D07ADY7, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Grangegorman, D07ADY7, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Camden Row, D08C, CKP1, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Food Science Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Grangegorman, D07ADY7, Dublin, Ireland
- FOCAS Research Institute, Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Camden Row, D08C, CKP1, Dublin, Ireland
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Servais AB, Meredith DM, Gravereaux EC, Belkin M. Hydrophilic polymer embolization after intravascular lithotripsy. J Vasc Surg 2023; 78:539. [PMID: 37481279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.11.054] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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- Andrew B Servais
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.
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Adhikari S, Mahmud MAP, Nguyen MD, Timms W. Evaluating fundamental biochar properties in relation to water holding capacity. Chemosphere 2023; 328:138620. [PMID: 37023908 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Biochar products that hold and release water within a stable carbonised porous structure provide many opportunities for climate mitigation and a range of applications such as for soil amendments. Biochar that are produced from various organic feedstocks by pyrolysis can provide multiple co-benefits to soil including improving soil health and productivity, pH buffering, contaminant control, nutrient storage, and release, however, there are also risks for biochar application in soils. This study evaluated fundamental biochar properties that influence Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of biochar products and provides recommendations for testing and optimising biochar products prior to soil applications. A total of 21 biochar samples (locally sourced, commercially available, and standard biochars) were characterised for particle properties, salinity, pH and ash content, porosity, and surface area (with N2 as adsorbate), surface SEM imaging, and several water testing methods. Biochar products with mixed particle size, irregular shapes, and hydrophilic properties were able to rapidly store relatively large volumes of water (up to 400% wt.). In contrast, relatively less water (as low as 78% wt.) was taken up by small-sized biochar products with smooth surfaces, along with hydrophobic biochars that were identified by the water drop penetration test (rather than contact angle test). Water was stored mostly in interpore spaces (between biochar particles) although intra-pore spaces (meso-pore and micropore scale) were also significant for some biochars. The type of organic feedstock did not appear to directly affect water holding, although further work is needed to evaluate mesopore scale processes and pyrolytic conditions that could influence the biochemical and hydrological behaviour of biochar. Biochars with high salinity, and carbon structures that are not alkaline pose potential risks when used as soil amendments.
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- Sirjana Adhikari
- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia; Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia.
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- School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia.
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia.
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- School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia; Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia.
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Chen X, Chen Y, Zhang L, Liu Z, Qiu E, Liu Q, Regulacio MD, Lin C, Yang DP. Hydrophilic ZnO/C nanocomposites with superior adsorption, photocatalytic, and photo-enhanced antibacterial properties for synergistic water purification. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:535-550. [PMID: 37307610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.019] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Owing to the numerous potential applications of ZnO nanomaterials, the development of ZnO-based nanocomposites has become of great scientific interest in various fields. In this paper, we are reporting the fabrication of a series of ZnO/C nanocomposites through a simple "one-pot" calcination method under three different temperatures, 500 ℃, 600 ℃, and 700 ℃, with samples labeled as ZnO/C-500, -600, and -700, respectively. All samples exhibited adsorption capabilities and photon-activated catalytic and antibacterial properties, with the ZnO/C-700 sample showing superior performance among the three. The carbonaceous material in ZnO/C is key to expanding the optical absorption range and improving the charge separation efficiency of ZnO. The remarkable adsorption property of the ZnO/C-700 sample was demonstrated using Congo red dye, and is credited to its good hydrophilicity. It was also found to exhibit the most notable photocatalysis effect due to its high charge transfer efficiency. The hydrophilic ZnO/C-700 sample was also examined for antibacterial effects both in vitro (against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) and in vivo (against MSRA-infected rat wound model), and it was observed to exhibit synergistic killing performance under visible-light irradiation. A possible cleaning mechanism is proposed on the basis of our experimental results. Overall, this work presents a facile way of synthesizing ZnO/C nanocomposites with outstanding adsorption, photocatalysis, and antibacterial properties for the efficient treatment of organic and bacterial contaminants in wastewater.
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- Xiaofang Chen
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362000, China; School of Rehabilitation Science and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266024, China.
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Chang J, Hu Z, Wu D, Xu F, Chen C, Jiang K, Gao Z. Prussian blue analog-derived nickel iron phosphide-reduced graphene oxide hybrid as an efficient catalyst for overall water electrolysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 638:801-812. [PMID: 36791478 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.037] [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: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Efficient and bifunctional nonprecious catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are essential for the production of green hydrogen via water electrolysis. Transition metal (Ni, Co, Fe, etc.) phosphides are frequently documented HER catalysts, whereas their bimetallic oxides are efficient OER catalysts, thus enabling bifunctional catalysis for water electrolysis via proper operation. Herein, phosphide-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) hybrids were prepared from graphene oxide (GO)-incorporated bimetal Prussian blue analog (PBA) precursors. The hybrids could experience partial surface oxidation to create oxide layers with OER activities, and the hybrids also possessed considerable HER properties, therefore enabling bifunctional catalytic features for water electrolysis. The typical NiFeP-rGO hybrid demonstrated an overpotential of 250 mV at 10 mA cm-2 and good durability for OER, as well as moderate HER catalytic features (overpotential of 165 mV at -10 mA cm-2 and acceptable catalytic stability). Due to the bifunctional catalytic features, the NiFeP-rGO-based symmetric water electrolyzer demonstrated a moderate input voltage and high faradaic efficiency (FE) for O2 and H2 production. The current work provides a feasible way to prepare OER and HER bifunctional catalysts by facile phosphorization of PBA-associated precursors and spontaneous surface oxidation. Given the oxidation/reduction bifunctional catalytic behaviors, phosphide-rGO hybrid catalysts have great potential for widespread application in fields beyond water electrolysis, such as electrochemical pollution abatement, sensors, energy devices and organic syntheses.
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- Jiuli Chang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environment Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Province, School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environment Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Province, School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory for Environment Pollution Control, International Joint Laboratory on Key Techniques in Water Treatment, Henan Province, School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China.
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George J, Kumar VV. Designing a novel poly (methyl vinyl ether maleic anhydride) based polymeric membrane with enhanced antifouling performance for removal of pentachlorophenol from aqueous solution. Environ Res 2023; 223:115404. [PMID: 36740155 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this current study, poly (methyl vinyl ether maleic anhydride) (PMVEAMA), a sustainable additive, was incorporated into poly (ether-ether sulfone) (PEES) polymer to design a novel polymeric hybrid membrane for the efficient filtration of toxic pentachlorophenol (PCP) from an aqueous medium. Hydrophilic additives significantly altered the membrane's morphology, structure, porosity, water content, and flux performance compared to the bare PEES membrane. The influence of PMVEAMA on the structural modification of the synthesized polymer membrane was confirmed by SEM, ATR-FTIR, XRD, AFM, zeta potential and contact angle. Findings revealed that the addition of PMVEAMA to the PEES polymer enhances the porosity (17.7%-28.9%), water content (29.8%-39.8%), and pure water flux (186 Lm-2h-1 to 349 Lm-2h-1). The effect of PMVEAMA concentration on the PEES membrane exhibited more finger like pores, better porosity and hydrophilicity, reduced surface roughness, fouling and increased permeability. The fouling studies exhibit an improved 57% PCP rejection and permeation flux of 22.3 Lm-2h-1 due to the addition of the hydrophilic additive. Surprisingly, the incorporation of PMVEAMA into the bare PEES membrane resulted in a high flux recovery ratio of 73.7%. The antifouling properties and enhanced permeability of the PEES/PMVEAMA membrane indicates its potential application in water purification sectors for the efficient separation of contaminants.
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- Jenet George
- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, 603 203, India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, 603 203, India.
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Chen XJ, Zhang CR, Liu X, Qi JX, Jiang W, Yi SM, Niu CP, Cai YJ, Liang RP, Qiu JD. Flexible three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks for ultra-fast and selective extraction of uranium via hydrophilic engineering. J Hazard Mater 2023; 445:130442. [PMID: 36436454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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It has been considered challenging to develop ideal adsorbents for efficient and lower adsorption time uranium extraction, especially 3D covalent organic frameworks with interpenetrating topologies and tunable porous structures. Here, a "soft" three-dimensional (3D) covalent organic framework (TAM-DHBD) with a fivefold interpenetrating structure is prepared as a novel porous platform for the efficient extraction of radioactive uranium. The resultant TAM-DHBD appears exceptional crystallinity, prominent porosity and excellent chemical stability. Based on the strong mutual coordination between phenolic-hydroxyl/imine-N on the main chain and uranium, TAM-DHBD can effectively avert the competition of other ions, showing high selectivity for uranium extraction. Impressively, the 3D ultra-hydrophilic transport channels and multi-directional uniform pore structure of TAM-DHBD lay the foundation for the ultra-high-speed diffusion of uranium (the adsorption equilibrium can be reached within 60 min under a high-concentration environment). Furthermore, the utilization of lightweight structure not only increases the adsorption site density, but renders the adsorption process flexible, achieving a breakthrough adsorption capacity of 1263.8 mg g-1. This work not only highlights new opportunities for designing microporous 3D COFs, but paves the way for the practical application of 3D COFs for uranium adsorption.
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- Xiao-Juan Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China.
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Hakeem S, Ali Z, Saddique MAB, Merrium S, Arslan M, Habib-Ur-Rahman M. Leaf wettability and leaf angle affect air-moisture deposition in wheat for self-irrigation. BMC Plant Biol 2023; 23:115. [PMID: 36849909 PMCID: PMC9969695 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04123-z] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Climate change and depleting water sources demand scarce natural water supplies like air moisture to be used as an irrigation water source. Wheat production is threatened by the climate variability and extremes climate events especially heat waves and drought. The present study focused to develop the wheat plant for self-irrigation through optimizing leaf architecture and surface properties for precise irrigation. METHODS Thirty-four genotypes were selected from 1796 genotypes with all combinations of leaf angle and leaf rolling. These genotypes were characterized for morpho-physiological traits and soil moisture content at stem-elongation and booting stages. Further, a core set of ten genotypes was evaluated for stem flow efficiency and leaf wettability. RESULTS Biplot, heat map, and correlation analysis indicated wide diversity and traits association. The environmental parameters indicated substantial amount of air moisture (> 60% relative humidity) at the critical wheat growth stages. Leaf angle showed negative association with leaf rolling, physiological and yield traits, adaxial and abaxial contact angle while leaf angle showed positive association with the stem flow water. The wettability and air moisture harvesting indicated that the genotypes (coded as 1, 7, and 18) having semi-erect to erect leaf angle, spiral rolling, and hydrophilic leaf surface (<90o) with contact angle hysteresis less than 10o had higher soil moisture content (6-8%) and moisture harvesting efficiency (3.5 ml). CONCLUSIONS These findings can provide the basis to develop self-irrigating, drought-tolerant wheat cultivars as an adaptation to climate change.
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- Sadia Hakeem
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
- Programs and Projects Department, Islamic Organization for Food Security, Mangilik Yel Ave. 55/21 AIFC, Unit 4, C4.2, Astana, Kazakhstan.
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
- Department of Agronomy, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan.
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Sahagian K. Gas Plasma Surface Modification for Biological Assays. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2612:73-89. [PMID: 36795360 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2903-1_6] [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: 02/17/2023]
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Surface chemistry plays an important role in the adsorption and immobilization of enzymes and antibodies. Gas plasma technology performs surface preparation that assists in the attachment of molecules. Surface chemistry helps to manage a material's wetting, joining, or the reproducibility of surface interactions. There are numerous examples of commerically available products that utilize gas plasma in their manufacturing process. Examples of products treated by gas plasma are well plates, microfluidic devices, membranes, fluid dispensers, and some medical devices. This chapter presents an overview of gas plasma technology and provides a guide for using gas plasma for designing surfaces in product development or research.
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Liu Z, Jiang X, Wang K, Zhou Y, Li T, Gao J, Wang L. Preparation of fish decalcified bone matrix and its bone repair effect in rats. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1134992. [PMID: 36860886 PMCID: PMC9968849 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1134992] [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: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Decalcified bone matrix has great potential and application prospects in the repair of bone defects due to its good biocompatibility and osteogenic activity. In order to verify whether fish decalcified bone matrix (FDBM) has similar structure and efficacy, this study used the principle of HCl decalcification to prepare the FDBM by using fresh halibut bone as the raw material, and then degreasing, decalcifying, dehydrating and freeze-drying it. Its physicochemical properties were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and other methods, and then its biocompatibility was tested by in vitro and in vivo experiments. At the same time, an animal model of femoral defect in rats was established, and commercially available bovine decalcified bone matrix (BDBM) was used as the control group, and the area of femoral defect in rats was filled with the two materials respectively. The changes in the implant material and the repair of the defect area were observed by various aspects such as imaging and histology, and its osteoinductive repair capacity and degradation properties were studied. The experiments showed that the FDBM is a form of biomaterial with high bone repair capacity and lower economic cost than other related materials such as bovine decalcified bone matrix. FDBM is simpler to extract and the raw materials are more abundant, which can greatly improve the utilization of marine resources. Our results show that FDBM not only has a good repair effect on bone defects, but also has good physicochemical properties, biosafety and cell adhesion, and is a promising medical biomaterial for the treatment of bone defects, which can basically meet the clinical requirements for bone tissue repair engineering materials.
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- Zichao Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Hand and foot Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Hand and foot Surgery, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China,*Correspondence: Jianfeng Gao, ; Lei Wang,
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Jianfeng Gao, ; Lei Wang,
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Tsujimura Y, Fukuyama T, Hamano N, Iwashita H, Watanabe M, Ino S. The stain resistant effect of an ultraviolet curable coating material on denture base resin. Dent Mater J 2023; 42:266-272. [PMID: 36624074 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2022-148] [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: 01/07/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an ultraviolet (UV) curable coating material on denture base resin. The results of the three-point bending test showed no significant difference between treated and untreated specimens, suggesting that the UV curable coating material did not compromise the physical strength of denture base resin. The surface free energy measurement and the surface analysis with atomic force microscopy revealed superhydrophilicity and a regularly arranged structure on the coating surface, improving wettability. Moreover, untreated specimens were significantly discolored in the staining test. However, specimens treated with the UV curable coating material showed no significant difference in color with slight staining, suggesting excellent antifouling ability. Therefore, the UV curable coating material used in this study could contribute to simplifying hygiene without altering the physical properties of denture base resins.
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- Yuya Tsujimura
- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Material & Surface Engineering Research Institute, Kanto Gakuin University
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- Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental University
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Vahabi H, Vallabhuneni S, Hedayati M, Wang W, Krapf D, Kipper MJ, Miljkovic N, Kota AK. Designing Non-Textured, All-Solid, Slippery Hydrophilic Surfaces. Matter 2022; 5:4502-4512. [PMID: 36569514 PMCID: PMC9784614 DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2022.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Slippery surfaces are sought after due to their wide range of applications in self-cleaning, drag reduction, fouling-resistance, enhanced condensation, biomedical implants etc. Recently, non-textured, all-solid, slippery surfaces have gained significant attention because of their advantages over super-repellent surfaces and lubricant-infused surfaces. Currently, almost all non-textured, all-solid, slippery surfaces are hydrophobic. In this work, we elucidate the systematic design of non-textured, all-solid, slippery hydrophilic (SLIC) surfaces by covalently grafting polyethylene glycol (PEG) brushes to smooth substrates. Furthermore, we postulate a plateau in slipperiness above a critical grafting density, which occurs when the tethered brush size is equal to the inter-tether distance. Our SLIC surfaces demonstrate exceptional performance in condensation and fouling-resistance compared to non-slippery hydrophilic surfaces and slippery hydrophobic surfaces. Based on these results, SLIC surfaces constitute an emerging class of surfaces with the potential to benefit multiple technological landscapes ranging from thermofluidics to biofluidics.
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- Hamed Vahabi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- These authors contributed equally
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- International Institute of Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Li X, Gao M, Huo Y, Liu H, Li J, Huang T, Ye R, Li W. Impacts of shell structure on nitrate-reduction activity and air stability of nanoscale zero-valent iron. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:80683-80692. [PMID: 35725882 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21460-y] [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: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has been intensively studied for pollution control because of its high reductive activity and environmental benignity, but the poor reaction selectivity and the aging problem have limited its practical decontamination application. Here, we shed light on the impacts of nZVI shell structure on its reactivity and air stability by systematically comparing two nZVI materials with distinct iron oxide shells. The nZVI with highly crystalline and weakly hydrophilic shell exhibited ninefold higher intrinsic activity for nitrate reduction and significantly improved air stability than that with amorphous, hydrophilic iron hydroxide oxide shell. The compact-structured crystalline shell of nZVI facilitated more efficient interfacial electronic transfer for nitrate reduction and suppressed side reaction of hydrogen evolution. The protective hematite shell endowed the nZVI with significantly improved anti-aging ability, and the reducing force remained 92.6% after exposed to air for 10 days due to decreased oxygen diffusion. This work provides a better understanding of the pollutant degradation behavior of nZVI and may guide an improved synthesis and environmental application of nZVI.
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- Xue Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China.
- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- USTC-City U Joint Advanced Research Center, Suzhou Institute for Advance Research of USTC, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Han W, Shin J, Ho Shin J. Low-cost, open-source contact angle analyzer using a mobile phone, commercial tripods and 3D printed parts. HardwareX 2022; 12:e00327. [PMID: 35833036 PMCID: PMC9272025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ohx.2022.e00327] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Measurement of contact angle is important in many areas of science and engineering research. Contact angle analyzers are however not easily accessible due to their expensive cost, which hinders their use in research and also in education. In this study we propose a low-cost contact angle analyzer that can be assembled with 3D printed parts. Mobile phone is used for imaging, and the image is analyzed using an open-source ImageJ plugin. Commercial camera tripods are used as platform that provides movement in many degrees of freedom, which are important in leveling of the substrate and proper imaging of droplets. We utilize the tripods to build imaging modules, sample plate module and volume metering module, each of which perform distinct tasks. Especially, we characterize the usefulness of the volume metering module, which helps users dispense same volume of liquid to reduce human error during measurement. The cost of an analyzer is $255.10, which is an order of magnitude lower compared to commercial products. With the advancement in open source software and upgrades in the hardware modules, we expect that the proposed contact angle analyzer to have a positive impact in resource limited research labs and educational environments.
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- Won Han
- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Division of Industrial Biotechnology, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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Barken KB, Vaabengaard R. A scoping review on the impact of hydrophilic versus non-hydrophilic intermittent catheters on UTI, QoL, satisfaction, preference, and other outcomes in neurogenic and non-neurogenic patients suffering from urinary retention. BMC Urol 2022; 22:153. [PMID: 36123663 PMCID: PMC9487088 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-022-01102-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background For patients suffering from urinary retention due to neurogenic [e.g., spinal cord injury (SCI), spina bifida (SB), multiple sclerosis (MS)] or non-neurogenic [e.g., cancer, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH)] causes, intermittent catheterization is the primary choice for bladder emptying. This scoping review compared hydrophilic-coated intermittent catheters (HCICs) with non-hydrophilic (uncoated) catheters in neurogenic and non-neurogenic patients with respect to satisfaction, preference, adverse events, urinary tract infection (UTI), quality of life (QoL), cost effectiveness, pain, and discomfort. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Embase, and available clinical practice guidelines and was limited to systematic reviews/meta-analysis and clinical studies (randomized trials, cohort and case–control studies) published in English between 2000 and 2020. A narrative synthesis was performed, comparing HCIC with non-hydrophilic catheters in each pathology. The articles where critically appraised and weighted according to their level of evidence based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence grading. Results Thirty seven original articles and 40 reviews were included. The comparison of HCICs versus non-hydrophilic catheters was well-documented in patients with mixed pathology, SCI, and to some extent SB. The available evidence predominantly indicates better outcomes with HCICs as reported by study authors, particularly, greater UTI reduction and improved satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and QoL. However, SB studies in children did not report reduction in UTIs. Children complained about slippery catheters, indicating possible touching of the surface during insertion, which may compromise cleanliness of the procedure and affect outcomes such as UTI. Limited studies were available exclusively on BPH and none on MS; however, most studies performed on mixed pathologies, including BPH and MS, indicated strong preference for HCICs compared to non-hydrophilic catheters. Conclusions The findings generally support HCICs over non-hydrophilic catheters; however, most studies were fairly small, often used a mix of pathologies, and the conclusions were often based on studies with high drop-out rates that were therefore underpowered. Larger studies are needed to support the general finding that HCICs are the preferred choice in most populations. Additional training in children or redesigned catheters may be necessary for this age-group to fully benefit from the advantages of HCICs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12894-022-01102-8.
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Tafa TG, Engida AM. Preparation of green film with improved physicochemical properties and enhanced antimicrobial activity using ingredients from cassava peel, bamboo leaf and rosemary leaf. Heliyon 2022; 8:e10130. [PMID: 36033319 PMCID: PMC9399486 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10130] [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: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Persistent petroleum based plastic polymers are posing a threat to the environment and human health. Hence, preparation of eco-friendly packaging materials from natural sources is innovative idea to replace persistent plastic films. However, biodegradable films from biomass absorb water that can promote bacterial growth and affect lifetime of film as well as the packed products. In this work, new biodegradable film with improved antimicrobial activity, physicochemical property and less water absorbing and holding property is prepared from modified blend of cassava peel starch (CPS), silica nanoparticle (SNP), glycerol plus rosemary essential oil (REO). The mixture (blend) of CPS, SNPs and glycerol in measured amount of distilled water was treated with acetic anhydride to reduce hydrophilic nature of the blend before adding REO. The content of SNPs in the biofilm was optimized by varying the concentration of SNPs (0.2–0.8%; w/w) keeping other factors constant. Based on the characterization results, the physicochemical property of the biofilms was dependent on the content of SNPs and the best result (film) has been found with 0.6% SNPs which was considered as optimum amount for further experiments. The film prepared from modified blend with 0.6% SNP had shown low water absorption, low water vapor transition rate, improved thermal stability, and less biodegradability. Based on the image from profilometer, the modified blend had shown better homogeneity with REO than unmodified blend and the film with REO had shown better antimicrobial activity as compared to the film without REO (control). The antimicrobial activity of the film with REO was also compared with reference (gentamicin) and its activity was comparable and promising. In general, the prepared film had shown improved physicochemical properties and enhanced antimicrobial activity.
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- Teklu Gadisa Tafa
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.,Nanotechnology Center of Excellence, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Merrium S, Ali Z, Tahir MHN, Habib-Ur-Rahman M, Hakeem S. Leaf rolling dynamics for atmospheric moisture harvesting in wheat plant as an adaptation to arid environments. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2022; 29:48995-49006. [PMID: 35212894 PMCID: PMC9252964 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18936-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plant species surviving in the arid regions have developed novel leaf features to harvest atmospheric water. Before the collected water evaporates, it is absorbed and transported for storage within the tissues and move toward the root zone through the unique chemistry of leaf structures. Deep insights into such features reveal that similarities can be found in the wheat plant. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the leaf rolling dynamics among wheat genotypes and their relationships with moisture harvesting and its movement on the leaf surface. For this purpose, genotypes were characterized for leaf rolling at three distinct growth stages (tillering, booting, and spike emergence). The contact angle of leaf surface dynamics (adaxial and abaxial), water budget, and morphophysiological traits of genotypes were measured. The results indicate that leaf rolling varies from inward to twisting type among genotypes and positively affected the water use efficiency and soil moisture difference at all growth stages under normal and drought conditions. Results of wetting property (hydrophilic < 90°) of the leaf surface were positively associated with the atmospheric water collection (4-7 ml). The lower values of contact angle hysteresis (12-19°) also support this mechanism. Thus, genotypes with leaf rolling dynamics (inward rolled and twisted) and surface wettability is an efficient fog harvesting system in wheat for interception and utilization of fog water in drought-prone areas. These results can be exploited to develop self-irrigated and drought-tolerant crops.
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- Sabah Merrium
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
- Department of Agronomy, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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Taleb MA, Hussien AM, Al-Fiky AF, El-Sayed H. Preparation of fatty acid-amino diol condensate and its utilization as a durable nonionic softener for PAN fabrics. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09741. [PMID: 35761929 PMCID: PMC9233214 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fabrics meet the customers' requirements in many aspects. Nevertheless, PAN fabrics suffer from low moisture regain and the accumulation of electrostatic charges on the fabric surface. Some PAN products exhibit rough a surface which is uncomfortable for human skin. Herein, we synthesized a new hydrophilic nonionic softener by reacting a fatty acid (FA), extracted from wool wax, with 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (AMPD). Adopting the pad-dry-cure technique, the synthesized softener was chemically bound to pretreated PAN fabrics. Without deterioration of the fabrics’ mechanical properties, new functions have been imparted to the treated PAN fabrics, viz., silk-like hand, induced resistance to the accumulation of electrostatic charges, and improved wettability. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (13C-NMR) were utilized for the structure elucidation of the prepared softener as well as to determine whether AMPD reacts with the fatty acid through its amino or hydroxyl group. The mechanism of the preparation of the softener as well as its mode of action on PAN fabrics were proposed. The effects of the applied softener on air and water permeability, ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), stiffness, tensile properties, and yellowness of the treated fabric were studied. The scanning electron micrographs of the treated fabric revealed the existence of a layer of the applied softener on the fabric surface. The finished fabric was found to be durable against washing for up to 20 cycles in terms of the fabric smoothness and durability.
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- M Abou Taleb
- Proteinic and Man-made Fibres Department, Textile Technology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 12622-Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Proteinic and Man-made Fibres Department, Textile Technology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 12622-Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Proteinic and Man-made Fibres Department, Textile Technology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 12622-Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Proteinic and Man-made Fibres Department, Textile Technology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 12622-Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Moulod M, Moghaddam S. Insights from molecular dynamics simulations of albumin adsorption on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces. J Mol Graph Model 2022; 112:108120. [PMID: 34998131 PMCID: PMC8993224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2021.108120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Protein adsorption at the surface affects the material biocompatibility directly as it is the first reaction that happens when a foreign material comes in contact with blood. In this study, the mechanism of albumin adsorption on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces is investigated. Although it is studied extensively and has been of keen interest for decades, the adsorptive nature of albumin is still not fully understood with contradicting reported studies. This problem results from previous works focusing on mostly qualitative and quantitative adsorption properties of albumin, rather than the specific interaction mechanisms. The variable local surface properties across albumin can significantly impact adsorption and must be explored. In this work, the effect of hydration is found to significantly increase adsorption with minor reductions. The adsorption of albumin on hydrophilic or hydrophobic surfaces is dependent on albumin orientation, which is dictated by local charge effects. Based on these findings, an optimized material surface is proposed to minimize albumin adsorption using functional groups to limit surface availability for hydrophobic interactions while inhibiting excess electrostatic effects at hydrophilic sites. The extent of albumin adsorption and shape change are characterized herein using the heat capacity. Current study identifies interaction mechanisms previously missing in literature, which are responsible for inconsistent adsorption results.
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- Mohammad Moulod
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Choudhary M, Verma V, Saran R, Bhagyawant SS, Srivastava N. Natural Biosurfactant as Antimicrobial Agent: Strategy to Action Against Fungal and Bacterial Activities. Cell Biochem Biophys 2022; 80:245-259. [PMID: 34982372 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-021-01045-1] [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: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Natural surfactants have gained importance as the usage of synthetic surfactants shows economical aspects, health, and environmental effect. This study examined the anti-microbial activity of safflower seed waste (Ssw) isolated surfactant against dandruff-causing Malassezia furfur and skin diseases causing bacterial strains. Saponin was the major component and non-ionic surfactants derived from plants, which have a special molecular structure with hydrophilic glycoside backbone and lipophilic triterpene derivative. The antimicrobial activity of isolated surfactants was confirmed by the MIC and kill-time assays. Our results showed that the isolated saponin may interact with the cell wall and membrane first and destroy the cell wall and membranes, which finally results in bacterial death. Besides, isolated saponin penetrates the cytoplasmic membrane or enters inside the cell after the destruction of cell structure, and then inhibits the normal synthesis of DNA and proteins that are required for bacterial growth. These results suggested that the effects of the Ssw isolated saponin on the growth inhibition of selected bacterial strains may be at the molecular level rather than only physical damage. Extraction of Biosurfactant (saponin) from Safflower seed waste and its antimicrobial activity.
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- Monika Choudhary
- Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk, Rajasthan, India
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- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226002, India.
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Michaliski LF, Bernardi DI, Berlinck RGS. Isolation of Water-Soluble Metabolites from Marine Invertebrates and Microorganisms. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2489:449-457. [PMID: 35524064 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2273-5_23] [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: 06/14/2023]
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The isolation of pure organic compounds from biological sources, reaction media, or other complex molecular matrixes is the first step to overcome before further biological and chemical investigations. While the isolation of chemicals soluble in organic solvents is commonly accomplished, the isolation of water-soluble organic compounds is less often addressed. We present here a simple method for the isolation of water-soluble organic compounds, using adsorptive macroporous resins and reversed-phase chromatography.
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Urangoo S, Kado T, Nezu T, Nagano-Takebe F, Endo K, Furuichi Y. Surface analysis of titanium disks with strontium coating. Dent Mater J 2021; 41:273-278. [PMID: 34980765 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2021-122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Peri-implantitis is one of the most common complications after dental implant placement. Researchers have demonstrated that the peri-implantitis tends to occur around dental implants with a rough surface rather than those with a smooth surface. We aimed to investigate the ability of a smooth titanium (Ti) surface containing strontium (Sr) to enhance bone formation as a result of strontium's capacity to support osteoblast proliferation and differentiation. A thin titanium oxide film was formed on an as-mirror polished Ti surface by dipping in 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution for 24 h, followed by thermal treatment at 350°C. The Ti surface was then treated with 1% strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2) solution and turned in spin coater. The surface morphology, chemical composition, and release of strontium ions (Sr2+) were evaluated. The results demonstrate that strontium in the form of Sr2+ was successfully doped into the titanium dioxide (TiO2) film by this simple chemical treatment.
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- Sugarbaatar Urangoo
- Division of Endodontology and Periodontology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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- Division of Endodontology and Periodontology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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- Division of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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- Division of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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- Division of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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- Division of Endodontology and Periodontology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido
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Karengera A, Bao C, Riksen JAG, van Veelen HPJ, Sterken MG, Kammenga JE, Murk AJ, Dinkla IJT. Development of a transcription-based bioanalytical tool to quantify the toxic potencies of hydrophilic compounds in water using the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 227:112923. [PMID: 34700171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Low concentrations of environmental contaminants can be difficult to detect with current analytical tools, yet they may pose a risk to human and environmental health. The development of bioanalytical tools can help to quantify toxic potencies of biologically active compounds even of hydrophilic contaminants that are hard to extract from water samples. In this study, we exposed the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans synchronized in larval stage L4 to hydrophilic compounds via the water phase and analyzed the effect on gene transcription abundance. The nematodes were exposed to three direct-acting genotoxicants (1 mM and 5 mM): N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU), formaldehyde (HCHO), and methyl methanesulfonate (MMS). Genome-wide gene expression analysis using microarrays revealed significantly altered transcription levels of 495 genes for HCHO, 285 genes for ENU, and 569 genes for MMS in a concentration-dependent manner. A relatively high number of differentially expressed genes was downregulated, suggesting a general stress in nematodes treated with toxicants. Gene ontology and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis demonstrated that the upregulated genes were primarily associated with metabolism, xenobiotic detoxification, proteotoxic stress, and innate immune response. Interestingly, genes downregulated by MMS were linked to the inhibition of neurotransmission, and this is in accordance with the observed decreased locomotion in MMS-exposed nematodes. Unexpectedly, the expression level of DNA damage response genes such as cell-cycle checkpoints or DNA-repair proteins were not altered. Overall, the current study shows that gene expression profiling of nematodes can be used to identify the potential mechanisms underlying the toxicity of chemical compounds. C. elegans is a promising test organism to further develop into a bioanalytical tool for quantification of the toxic potency of a wide array of hydrophilic contaminants.
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- Antoine Karengera
- Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences, Marine Animal Ecology Group, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands; Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
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- Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences, Marine Animal Ecology Group, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands; Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Jiaxing, China
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- Wageningen University, Plant Sciences, Laboratory of Nematology, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen University, Plant Sciences, Laboratory of Nematology, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen University, Plant Sciences, Laboratory of Nematology, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences, Marine Animal Ecology Group, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, Oostergoweg 9, 8911 MA Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Surve DH, Jindal AB. Development of cationic Isometamidium chloride loaded long-acting lipid nanoformulation: optimization, cellular uptake, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and immunohistochemical evaluation. Eur J Pharm Sci 2021; 167:106024. [PMID: 34592462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.106024] [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: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of the present work involved the development and evaluation of long-acting Isometamidium chloride (ISMM)-Docusate sodium (DS) complex loaded lipid nanoparticles (LA ISMM-DS LNP). The development involved screening various anionic complexing agents, including DS, dextran sulphate, and sodium alginate. Anionic DS was selected to synthesize hydrophobic ionic complex (ISMM-DS HIC), which was loaded into lipid nanoparticles (LA ISMM-DS LNP) by in situ complexation followed by the solvent evaporation method. 35-5-folds increase in the drug loading of hydrophilic cationic ISMM within nanoparticles was observed due to ISMM-DS HIC. The LA ISMM-DS LNP were non-hemolytic (0-2.52%), cytocompatible (80.6-47.5% cell viability), and enhanced THP-1 cellular uptake (2.3-folds higher) compared with free ISMM. The LA ISMM-DS LNP engender protracted in vivo plasma drug concentration for seven days with enhanced AUC0-ꝏ, MRT0-ꝏ, and t1/2, along with reduced Cl compared with free ISMM. Interestingly, the amount of ISMM was 2.9-, 4.2- and 2.0-folds higher in target reticuloendothelial (RES) organs like liver (Kupffer cells), spleen (spleenotropic macrophages and 15% T-lymphocytes), and lymph nodes (75% T-lymphocytes), respectively in LA ISMM-DS LNP group compared with free ISMM. Furthermore, LA ISMM-DS LNP caused higher peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) infiltration with diminished toxicity and inflammation. Therefore, the in vitro and in vivo studies predicted enhanced safety and efficacy of LA ISMM-DS LNP compared with free ISMM. To conclude, successfully developed LA ISMM-DS LNP would elicit a tremendous clinical potential for treatment and prevention against trypanosomiasis.
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- Dhanashree H Surve
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan 333031, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan 333031, India.
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Phan K, Kaur K, Wright K, Tran S, Stewart B, Brown M, Vlahovic TC. The Penetrance of Topical Nail Therapy: Limitations and Current Enhancements. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021; 38:535-40. [PMID: 34538431 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The chemical composition and thickness of nails are obstacles for treatments of various nail diseases, such as onychomycosis. Topical medications are currently the preferred method of treatment because of reduced adverse systemic effects. However, penetration of the product from the nail plate into the nail bed continues to be an issue because of factors such as distance required to reach the target area, chemical barriers, and drug inactivation upon keratin binding. Beyond developing novel drugs, some studies have investigated mechanical and chemical methods to optimize drug delivery. The issue of nail diseases is still a challenge and requires multifactorial treatments.
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Goswami S, Shenoy NS, Mistry KA, Gupta S, Sharma VK, Bhanja K, Pant HJ. Residence time distribution study in a pilot-scale liquid phase catalytic exchange (LPCE) column packed with a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic catalysts. Appl Radiat Isot 2021; 176:109840. [PMID: 34256272 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.109840] [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: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Residence time distribution (RTD) measurements were carried out in a packed bed column designed for exchange of hydrogen isotopes. The main objective of the study was to characterize the liquid phase mixing under various processes and operating conditions. The packed bed was composed of a mixture of two different types of catalytic packing materials, i.e., a hydrophobic material and a hydrophilic material. Technitium-99m (99mTc) as sodium pertechnetate was used as a radiotracer for RTD measurements. From the measured RTD curves, mean residence times (MRTs), liquid holdup and degree of mixing of liquid phase were evaluated. An axial dispersion model exchange with stagnant zones was used to simulate the measured RTD curves. The results of model simulation showed that volume fraction of hydrophobic to hydrophilic packing and gas/liquid superficial velocities affect the liquid holdup, bed pressure drop and liquid phase dispersion/mixing characteristics. The results of the present study will help to screen packing, optimize the volume of the packing fractions, design and construct the catalyst and optimize the operating conditions for scale up of the isotope exchange process.
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- Sunil Goswami
- Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Heavy Water Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Heavy Water Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Heavy Water Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Heavy Water Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, 400085, India.
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Chikaraishi Y, Arakaki Y, Koizumi H. Temporary changes of visual outcomes and anterior chamber parameters after phacoemulsification and low-add-power segmented intraocular lens implantation for primary angle closure disease. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 41:2485-2494. [PMID: 33751305 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01803-3] [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: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the temporary changes in visual outcomes and anterior segment parameters after cataract surgery plus low-add bifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for primary angle closure disease (PACD). METHODS This retrospective comparative case-control study included two groups: low-add-power segmented IOL and monofocal IOL. Postoperative examination involved evaluation of uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA), and spherical equivalent (SE). Anterior segment examination was performed using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. RESULTS This study included 19 eyes of 11 consecutive patients who underwent cataract surgery. The low-add group had better UDVA than the monofocal group at 3 months postoperatively, better UIVA at 1 month postoperatively, better UNVA at 1 week postoperatively. In the low-add group, SE increased at 1 and 3 months postoperatively compared with 1 week postoperatively. In the monofocal group, objective SE decreased at 1 and 3 months postoperatively compared with 1 week postoperatively. In the low-add group, the anterior chamber depth (ACD) became significantly deep gradually at 1 and 3 months compared with at 1 week postoperatively. In the monofocal group, the ACD became significantly shallow gradually at 1 and 3 months than at 1 week postoperatively. CONCLUSION The low-add-power segmented IOL achieved better far and intermediate distance visual acuity after cataract surgery in PACD patients than did the monofocal IOL. The ACD became deeper and SE showed a hyperopic shift with the low-add-power segmented IOL at 1 and 3 months after cataract surgery compared with at 1 week after cataract surgery.
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- Yohei Chikaraishi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara City, Okinawa, 903-0215, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara City, Okinawa, 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara City, Okinawa, 903-0215, Japan
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Pine KR, De Silva K, Zhang F, Yeoman J, Jacobs R. Towards improving the biocompatibility of prosthetic eyes. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06234. [PMID: 33665419 PMCID: PMC7903304 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Prosthetic eyes are currently manufactured using Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) which is not an ideal material because it is hydrophobic. While significant research has investigated the benefits of hydrophilic materials for contact lenses, no such research has been carried out on hydrophilic materials for prosthetic eyes until now. In this study, different derivatives of Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) monomer and methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer were grafted to PMMA using copolymerisation. The resulting matrixes were evaluated by water contact angle measurement, 24 h water absorption testing, and colour-difference measurement when exposed to ultraviolet light. The contact angle and water absorption results indicated that ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) grafted PMMA matrix had a better hydrophilic performance than the other matrixes tested. EGDMA is already a minor constituent of the PMMA matrix currently used for manufacturing prosthetic eyes but when the proportion of EGDMA monomer to MMA monomer used in the manufacturing process was increased to 50/50 the hydrophilicity of the matrix was significantly improved. EGDMA-grafted PMMA is inexpensive and comes as a liquid monomer that is easily mixed with the PMMA monomer that ocular prosthetists are familiar with. The mixture requires no special handling beyond the normal safety precautions that apply when using PMMA monomers. In-vitro testing shows that EGDMA-grafted PMMA significantly improves the wettability of PMMA currently used for the manufacture of prosthetic eyes and has the potential to significantly improve wearing comfort and socket health.
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- Keith R. Pine
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- NZ Product Accelerator, Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- SINOPEC Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing 100013, PR China
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- New Zealand Prosthetic Eye Service, P.O. Box 31306, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Borkenstein AF, Borkenstein EM. Analysis of YAG Laser-Induced Damage in Intraocular Lenses: Characterization of Optical and Surface Properties of YAG Shots. Ophthalmic Res 2020; 64:417-431. [PMID: 33221803 DOI: 10.1159/000513203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess differences in neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG)-induced defects in hydrophilic and hydrophobic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and describe optical and surface properties of YAG shots/pitting. Describing and measuring the iatrogenic produced defects should achieve higher awareness on this topic and change the mindset of such a trivial procedure to be proceeded with more caution and calmness in the future. MATERIALS Twelve IOLs from different manufacturers made of hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials were evaluated before and after treatment with the Nd:YAG laser. Microscopy and environmental scanning electron microscopic (ESEM) images were used to visually analyze the defects. Additionally, wavefront measurements were taken for power mapping and Raman spectroscopy was performed. Vertical and horizontal dimensions of the defects were analyzed and compared, and Raman line scans assessed the changes in the chemical structure in the defect area of the IOL. RESULTS Microscopically, pitting of the surface could be observed in both lens types. Defects in hydrophobic lenses appeared bigger and were visible with less magnification than in hydrophilic lenses. Similar results were obtained with ESEM images where the defects in hydrophobic IOLs seemed to be frayed while defects in hydrophilic IOLs were of circular shape. Raman spectroscopy revealed deeper defects in hydrophobic lenses. Vertical dimensions of the defects were statistically significant (p = 0.036) and greater in hydrophobic materials while horizontal dimensions did not reach significance (p = 0.056). The area of chemical changes was greater than the visible defect area and smaller in hydrophilic than that in hydrophobic materials. CONCLUSION Nd:YAG seems to have greater impact on hydrophobic IOL materials as that damage was greater and more frayed than that in hydrophilic materials. Moreover, there seems to be larger, distinctive damage area in IOLs (with chemical changes in the material) than that is visually recognizable. Therefore, a very cautious approach is recommended when performing capsulotomy, as defects in the surface structure can occur. This might come along with problems in quality of vision in monofocal and primarily premium IOLs (multifocal, enhanced depth of focus, and toric IOLs), dependent on the size, dimension, and position in the IOL. YAG capsulotomy should not be considered trivial but should be carried out with precision and without time pressure, just like surgery itself.
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Liu H, Zhang Z, Xu Y, Tan X, Yue Z, Ma K, Wang Y. Reduced graphene oxide@polydopamine decorated carbon cloth as an anode for a high-performance microbial fuel cell in Congo red/saline wastewater removal. Bioelectrochemistry 2020; 137:107675. [PMID: 32950846 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2020.107675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A polydopamine decorated reduced oxide graphene (rGO@PDA) on carbon cloth (CC) as microbial fuel cell (MFC) anode was prepared by using dopamine polymerized reduction of oxide graphene. The anodes provided superhydrophilicity, high conductivity, good biocompatibility and long-term stability due to the combination of inorganic/organic components. These components and the resulting structure promoted enhancement of bacteria growth and enrichment, accelerated extracellular electron transfer between bacteria and anode surface, gained a high-performance rGO@PDA/CC MFC. The device achieved a short startup time of 18 h, maximum power density of 988.1 ± 5.2 mW·m-2 and Congo red decolorization efficiency of 89.7 ± 2.4% within 24 h. When Congo red and sodium acetate were continuously degraded, removal efficiency of chemical oxygen demand increased 77.8 ± 3.5% and 88.5 ± 5.8%, respectively. Thus, the synergistic effect of rGO and PDA effectively enhanced startup speed, power generation and pollutant degradation. The degradation products of Congo red were analyzed by mass spectrometry. Congo red was degraded to small organic molecules without azo bonds.
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- Haojia Liu
- Institute of Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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Su Y, Li S, Jiang G, Zheng Z, Wang C, Zhao S, Cui D, Liu Y, Zhang B, Zhang Z. Synergic removal of tetracycline using hydrophilic three-dimensional nitrogen-doped porous carbon embedded with copper oxide nanoparticles by coupling adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation processes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 581:350-361. [PMID: 32771744 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.07.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation are promising technologies for eliminating antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline) in aquatic environments. However, traditional powdery nanomaterials are limited by drawbacks of difficult separation and lack of synergistic function, which do not conform to the practical demand. Herein, we developed a simple one-step gelation-pyrolysis route to fabricate hydrophilic three-dimensional (3D) porous photocatalytic adsorbent, in which CuO nanoparticles are uniformly and firmly embedded in nitrogen-doped (N-doped) porous carbon frameworks. The obtained N-doped carbon/CuO bulky composites exhibited excellent ability to adsorb tetracycline hydrochloride (TC), which was subsequently photo-oxidized under visible light. Their hydrophilic nature favors the adsorption processes toward TC, with a maximum adsorption capacity reaching 25.03 mg∙g-1. In addition, >94.4% of TC molecules could be photo-degraded in 4 h with good cycling efficiency after three consecutive tests. Finally, a reaction scheme for removal process of TC was proposed. The obtained 3D porous N-doped carbon/CuO nanocomposites show great promise for efficient removal of antibiotics in aqueous solution by synergistically utilizing adsorption and photocatalytic oxidation processes.
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- Yiping Su
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China; Beijing Key Lab of New Energy Materials and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China; Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China; Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan 528200, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan 528200, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan 528200, Guangdong, China
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- Beijing Key Lab of New Energy Materials and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China.
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Irvin S, Clarke MA, Trabert B, Wentzensen N. Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies assessing the relationship between statin use and risk of ovarian cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2020; 31:869-879. [PMID: 32685996 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-020-01327-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The link between lipid-stabilizing medications and epithelial ovarian carcinogenesis is incompletely understood. Statins may reduce ovarian cancer risk, but results are inconclusive. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting associations between statin use and ovarian cancer risk in PubMed. Summary risk ratios (RRs) and confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Subgroup analyses by cancer histotype, statin class (lipo- or hydrophilic) and duration of statin use were conducted. Use of individual statins in populations was assessed to determine population-specific differences in statin types. RESULTS Nine studies with 435,237 total women were included (1 randomized controlled trial (RCT); 4 prospective; 4 case-control). Statin use was associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer (RR 0.87, 95% CI 0.74-1.03) and risk was significantly reduced in populations with low pravastatin use (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.70-0.99). Risk estimates varied by statin class (3 studies; lipophilic: RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.69-1.12; hydrophilic: RR 1.06, 95% CI 0.72-1.57) and cancer histotype (3 studies; serous: RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.69-1.30; clear cell: RR 1.17, 95% CI 0.74-1.86). Long-term use was associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer (RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.54-1.10) that further reduced when pravastatin use was low (RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.46-1.01). Between-study heterogeneity was high overall and in subgroups (I2 > 60%). CONCLUSION Statins may be associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, but the effect likely differs by individual statin, duration of use and cancer histotype. Additional well-powered studies are needed to elucidate important subgroup effects.
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- Sarah Irvin
- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, USA.
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, USA
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Betancourt LH, Espinosa LA, Ramos Y, Bequet-Romero M, Rodríguez EN, Sánchez A, Marko-Varga G, González LJ, Besada V. Targeting the hydrophilic regions of recombinant proteins by MS via in-solution buffer-free trypsin digestion. Eur J Mass Spectrom (Chichester) 2020; 26:230-237. [PMID: 31822129 DOI: 10.1177/1469066719893492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A desalting step using reversed phase chromatography is a common practice prior to mass spectrometry analysis of proteolytic digests in spite of the detrimental exclusion of the hydrophilic peptides. The detection of such peptides is also important for the complete coverage of protein sequences and the analysis of posttranslational modifications as inquired by regulatory agencies for the commercialization of biotechnological products. The procedure described here, named in-solution buffer-free digestion, simplifies the sample processing and circumvents the above-mentioned limitations by allowing the detection of tryptic hydrophilic peptides via direct ESI-MS analysis. Two DNA recombinant proteins such as HBcAg (hepatitis B core antigen) and fusion VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) were analyzed with the proposed in-solution buffer-free digestion allowing the detection of extremely hydrophilic di-, tri- and tetra-peptides, C-terminal His-tail peptide, as well as disulfide-containing peptides. All these molecular species are hardly seen in mass spectrometric analysis using a standard digestion that includes a C18-desalting step. The procedure was also successfully tried on hydrophilic tetra- and hexa-peptides of Ribonuclease B carrying an N-glycosylation site occupied with "high-mannose" N-glycan chains. The in-solution buffer-free digestion constitutes a simple and straightforward approach to analyse the hydrophilic proteolytic peptides which are commonly elusive to the detection by conventional mass spectrometric analysis.
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- Lázaro H Betancourt
- Divison of Clinical Protein Science & Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences (Lund) and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Department of Proteomics, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Department of Proteomics, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- Pharmaceutics, Biomedical Research, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- Division for Technological Development, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- Divison of Clinical Protein Science & Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences (Lund) and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Divison of Clinical Protein Science & Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences (Lund) and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Department of Proteomics, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Department of Proteomics, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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The utility of quantum dots (QDs) for biological applications is predicated on stably dispersing the particles in aqueous media. During transfer from apolar organic solvents to water, the optical properties of the fluorescent nanoparticles must be maintained; additionally, the resulting colloid should be monodisperse and stable against aggregation. Furthermore, the hydrophilic coating should confer functional groups or conjugation handles to the QDs, as biofunctionalization is often critical to biosensing and bioimaging applications. Micelle encapsulation is an excellent technique for conferring hydrophilicity and conjugation handles to QDs. One interesting conjugation handle that can easily be added to the QDs is an azide group, which conjugates to strained alkynes via strain promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) reactions. SPAAC, or copper-free click chemistry, utilizes very mild reaction conditions, involves reactive groups that are bio-orthogonal, and is nearly quantitative. Micelle encapsulation is also very mild and preserves the optical properties of the QDs nearly perfectly. The combination of these approaches comprises a mild, effective, and straightforward approach to preparing functionalized QDs for biological applications.
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- Alexander M Saeboe
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA. .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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McGregor RC, Parker KA, Hornby JM, Latta LC. Microbial population dynamics under microdoses of the essential oil arborvitae. Altern Ther Health Med 2019; 19:247. [PMID: 31488126 PMCID: PMC6728999 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2666-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background With the current concern caused by drug resistant microorganisms, alternatives to traditional antimicrobials are increasingly necessary. Historical holistic treatments involving natural approaches are now of interest as a potential alternative. Many essential oils have antimicrobial properties with the ability to modify bacterial and fungal population dynamics in low concentrations. Methods In this study, bacterial and fungal growth in response to varying concentrations of arborvitae oil was assessed using spectrophotometric methods to obtain estimates of population growth parameters including carrying capacity (K) and intrinsic rate of growth (r). Estimates of these parameters were compared among doses within strains using general linear modeling. Results Results suggest the active component of the essential oil arborvitae is likely of hydrophilic nature and demonstrates the ability to influence both K and r during bacterial and fungal growth in a dose-dependent manner. Highly concentrated doses of arborvitae completely kill Escherichia coli and significantly inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, however these same doses have no effect on Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Accordingly, microdoses of arborvitae demonstrated the ability to inhibit population growth parameters in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Specifically, K of E. coli, r of Candida auris, and both K and r of Candida albicans were significantly reduced in the presence of microdoses of arborvitae. Conclusions Microdoses of essential oils have the ability to inhibit one or both population parameters in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Some microorganisms appear to be more susceptible to this essential oil arborvitae than other microorganisms. The use of essential oils, such as arborvitae, as novel antimicrobials may prove useful when contending with the current epidemic of multidrug resistant pathogens. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-019-2666-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Chen Y, Ding X, Zhu D, Lin X, Xie Z. Preparation and evaluation of highly hydrophilic aptamer-based hybrid affinity monolith for on-column specific discrimination of ochratoxin A. Talanta 2019; 200:193-202. [PMID: 31036173 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.03.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Nonspecific adsorption is a challenge of specific recognition on aptamer-based affinity monoliths. Here, a novel highly hydrophilic polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-containing aptamer-based hybrid-silica affinity monolith with a good recognition nature was prepared and used for specific discrimination of ochratoxin A (OTA). A homogeneous polymerization mixture consisted of POSS chemicals, hydrophilic monomers and aptamer solution was directly polymerized via the "one-pot" method. Preparation and characterization of the resultant affinity monolith were studied in detail. A highly hydrophilic nature was obtained and the typical hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) was observed when acetonitrile (ACN) content in mobile phase was 25%, which reached the highest hydrophilicity of POSS-based hybrid monoliths. By using OTA as model analyte, the nonspecific adsorption was effectively suppressed. The recovery of the analogue ochratoxin B (OTB) was only about 0.1% even if the content of OTB was 50 times more than OTA, which was much better than other POSS-containing monoliths and polar siloxane-based hybrid monoliths. Applied to beer samples, the adsorption of background materials was drastically resisted, and efficient recognition of OTA was obtained with the recoveries of 94.9-99.8%. Much less disturbance was observed than that occurred in hydrophobic POSS-based affinity monolith. It lights an attractive implement with high hydrophilicity and specificity for online selective recognition of OTA.
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- Yiqiong Chen
- Institute of Food Safety and Environment Monitoring, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Environment Monitoring, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Environment Monitoring, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Environment Monitoring, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Institute of Food Safety and Environment Monitoring, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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Adekanmbi EO, Dustin J, Srivastava SK. Electro-osmotic surface effects generation in an electrokinetic-based transport device: A comparison of RF and MW plasma generating sources. Electrophoresis 2019; 40:1573-1579. [PMID: 30762241 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201800464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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It is a common practice in insulator-based dielectrophoretic separation to use and reuse PDMS-constructed microdevice for an extended period of time while performing biological and technical replicate experiments. This is usually done to rule out any effects of device variation on separation efficiency. Ensuring that all experimental conditions remain the same is critical to the conclusion that can be drawn from such repeated experiments. One important contributing factor to the flow of materials within the device is electro-osmotic velocity, which stems from the surface condition of the device construction materials. In this paper, we present an affordable microwave-based (MESA-Mgen) oxygen plasma cleaner developed for approximately less than $100 using readily obtainable parts from an average local hardware store with no specialized tools. This low-cost room-air microwave plasma generator was designed using an R-4055, 400 W, 2450 MHz half-pint household microwave oven (Sharp®) for exploring the possibility of sealing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) devices onto glass with minimal budgetary commitment. Microfluidic channels generated using MESA-Mgen were evaluated for their electro-osmotic velocities while factors including contact angles, storage-solvent, half-way hydrophobicity period were also explored with MESA-Mgen, and the results were compared to those obtained from the commercially available plasma cleaner (COM-PC). These outcomes revealed that the MESA-Mgen induced hydrophilicity and ensured leak-free sealing of PDMS substrates in a manner comparable with the COM-PC.
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- Ezekiel O Adekanmbi
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, United States
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Sokalska A, Hawkins AB, Yamaguchi T, Duleba AJ. Lipophilic statins inhibit growth and reduce invasiveness of human endometrial stromal cells. J Assist Reprod Genet 2019; 36:535-41. [PMID: 30554393 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1352-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare effects of lipid-soluble statins (simvastatin, lovastatin, atorvastatin) and water-soluble statin (pravastatin) on growth and invasiveness of human endometrial stromal (HES) cells. METHODS Endometrial biopsies were collected during the proliferative phase from five volunteers. HES cells were isolated and cultured in the absence or in the presence of simvastatin, lovastatin, atorvastatin, and pravastatin. Effects of statins on DNA synthesis, cell viability, activity of caspases 3/7 and invasiveness were evaluated. RESULTS The proliferation of HES cells was significantly decreased by simvastatin (by 47-89%), lovastatin (by 46-78%), and atorvastatin (by 21-48%) in a concentration-dependent manner. Activity of executioner caspases 3/7 was significantly increased by simvastatin (by 10-25%), lovastatin (by 19%) and atorvastatin (by 7-10%) in a concentration-dependent manner. The greatest effects were observed in response to simvastatin. Accounting for the effects of statins on cell number, the invasiveness of HES cells was significantly decreased in cells treated with simvastatin (by 49%), lovastatin (by 54%), and atorvastatin (by 53%). Pravastatin had little or no effects on any of the tested endpoints. CONCLUSIONS Present findings demonstrate that only lipid-soluble among tested statins were effective in inhibition of growth and invasiveness of HES cells. These findings may have clinical relevance in treatment of endometriosis.
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Yu J, Pin S, Lin X, Su M, Bai M, Kim K. Photostable, hydrophilic, and near infrared quaterrylene-based dyes for photoacoustic imaging. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2018; 93:1012-1019. [PMID: 30274031 PMCID: PMC6172961 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 09/16/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Novel near-infrared contrast agents based on the quaterrylene structure were strategically developed and tested for high photo-stability. Both a dendrimeric quaterrylene molecule, QR-G2-COOH, and a small molecule cationic quaterrylene dye, QR-4PyC4, remain optically stable and continue to generate a competitive photoacoustic response when irradiated by short near-infrared laser pulses for a relatively long time in an in-vitro cell study, unlike indocyanine green that rapidly decreases photoacoustic signal amplitude. The small molecule dye, QR-4PyC4 exhibits not only significantly higher cellular uptake rate than QR-G2-COOH and indocyanine green, but also low toxicity at a concentration of up to 10 μM. The dendrimeric dye, QR-G2-COOH that has surface functional groups available for conjugation with targeting and therapeutic agents shows the highest photoacoustic amplitude with high optical stability. Therefore, QR-4PyC4 can be a promising universal, sensitive and reliable photoacoustic contrast agent and QR-G2-COOH has great potential as a nano-platform with stable photoacoustic imaging capability.
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- Jaesok Yu
- Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, Department of Medicine & Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
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- Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, Department of Medicine & Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Sciences, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA; Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA; University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA.
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- Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, Department of Medicine & Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA.
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Zhang Y, Jing H, Wen T, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Wang X, Qian X, Ying W. Phenylboronic acid functionalized C 3N 4 facultative hydrophilic materials for enhanced enrichment of glycopeptides. Talanta 2019; 191:509-18. [PMID: 30262092 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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It is challenging to capture N-glycopeptides with high recovery and high specificity from complicated biosystems. Herein, we present a facile and economical procedure to generate a novel self-assembling 4-Mercaptobenzene boronic acid functionalized and Au-doped Straticulate C3N4 (MASC), with enhanced affinity capability towards glycopeptides. The materials possess low pH value adaptation, high hydrophilicity and stability, good repeatability and recyclability, and provided high selectivity (1:100), low limit of detection (0.33 fmol/μL), high enrichment efficiency (~ 80%) and high recovery rate (~ 90%) towards glycopeptides. The materials can capture glycopeptides unbiasedly, as demonstrated by the identification of 37 glycopeptides from IgG and 21 glycopeptides from horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The performance of MASC on human urine and serum glycoproteome analysis was also tested. An average of 1465 glycopeptides from 839 glycoproteins and 1553 glycopeptides from 884 glycoproteins were identified from female and male urine samples in a single mass spectrometry analysis. O-glycopeptides from human urine were also significantly enriched. Additionally, 463 glycopeptides assigned to 209 glycoproteins were identified from 5 μL of human serum. All of these results indicate that MASC presents a good performance and applicability in the field of glycoproteomic research.
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Cho WI, Chung MS. Sporicidal activities and mechanism of surfactant components against Clostridium sporogenes spores. J Food Sci Technol 2018; 55:4675-80. [PMID: 30333664 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3384-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The sporicidal activities of seven kinds of antimicrobial agent were investigated in order to screen for novel inactivation agents to apply to Clostridium sporogenes spores. Antimicrobial agents based on surfactant components, as poly-l-lysine, thiamine dilaurylsulfate, and torilin, were more effective than other agents. The degree of spore reduction with 1-2% surfactant components was 1.5-2.5 log CFU/mL. The HLB value (hydrophile-lipophile balance) related to denature protein of spores coat on surfactants with sporicidal activity was ranged from 6 to 16. Average HLB value and spore killing effect was inversely correlated. The proteins on spore structures seemed to be disorganized due to binding between polar groups of coats and hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups of surfactant components, resulting in killing of spores. The components that were effective to inactivate C. sporogenes spores had a chemical structure containing CH3, OH, COOH, sulfate groups, and a double bond. Furthermore, hydrophobic surfactants were more effective than hydrophilic surfactants in inactivating spores. This was likely due to the type of hydrophobic surfactant and to the involvement of hydrophobic interactions on coat of spores.
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Ye X, Hao C, Yang J, Sun R. Influence of modified silica nanoparticles on phase behavior and structure properties of DPPC monolayers. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 172:480-486. [PMID: 30199765 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.08.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this work, the effect of silica nanoparticles (NPs) adding to DPPC monolayer and the interaction between DPPC and silica nanoparticles are studied. Silica nanoparticles are prepared by microemulsion, meanwhile, DMDCS and APTES are used to modify silica NPs to get three types of modified silica NPs. These samples are mixed with DPPC to form mixed monolayer. By using the atomic force microscope (AFM), surface pressure-area and pressure-time isotherms, the effects of different hydrophilic-hydrophobic silica nanoparticles on the interface of lipid monolayer is analyzed. The data shows that the addition of silica nanoparticles changes the phase behavior, the collapse time and the structure of monolayer. Hydrophilic silica NPs decreases the collapse pressure and rigidity of DPPC monolayer, and makes monolayer collapse earlier since the steric hindrance leads to the resistance to compression, while hydrophobic silica NPs have less effect on monolayer in collapse pressure or rigidity but the texture of monolayer, and the addition of hydrophobic NPs causes the appearance of holes in the monolayer. We suppose that there are several possible locations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic silica nanoparticles in the air-water interface, which leads to different effects on the structure and rheological behavior of monolayer. This study can deepen the understanding on how nanoparticles affect human body since industries of nanoparticles on drug delivery, oil recovery and floatation are developing rapidly and getting more and more outside interest on a daily basis.
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- Xiaoqi Ye
- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- School of Physics and Information Technology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China.
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Esua OJ, Chin NL, Yusof YA, Sukor R. Effects of simultaneous UV-C radiation and ultrasonic energy postharvest treatment on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of tomatoes during storage. Food Chem 2018; 270:113-122. [PMID: 30174024 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [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: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The effects of a novel technology utilizing a simultaneous combination of Ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound energy postharvest treatment on tomato bioactive compounds during 28 days' storage period was investigated by varying Ultraviolet-C radiation intensities of 639.37 or 897.16 µW/cm2 at a constant ultrasound intensity of 13.87 W/L from a 40 kHz-1 kW transducer. A minimal treatment time of 240 s at Ultraviolet-C dosage of 2.15 kJ/m2 was observed to provoke a considerable increase in bioactive compounds content, proportionated to treatment time. Although treatment led to temperature increase in the system reaching 39.33 °C due to heat generation by ultrasonic cavitation, the extractability and biosynthesis of phytochemicals were enhanced resulting in 90%, 30%, 60%, 20%, and 36% increases in lycopene, total phenols, vitamin C, hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities respectively. Results present the potential use of the combined non-thermal technologies as post-harvest treatment to improve bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during storage.
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- Okon Johnson Esua
- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom 520101, Nigeria.
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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- Department of Food Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia.
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Ikumi R, Miyahara T, Akino N, Tachikawa N, Kasugai S. Guided bone regeneration using a hydrophilic membrane made of unsintered hydroxyapatite and poly(L-lactic acid) in a rat bone-defect model. Dent Mater J 2018; 37:912-918. [PMID: 29962416 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2017-385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The effectiveness of a previously developed unsintered hydroxyapatite (uHA) and poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) hydrophilic membrane as a resorbable barrier for guided bone regeneration (GBR) was evaluated. Critical-size 8-mm diameter bone defects were surgically generated in the parietal bones of 24 12-week-old male Wistar rats, which were then divided into three groups in which either a uHA/PLLA or a collagen membrane or no membrane (control) was placed onto the bone defect. Following sacrifice of the animals 2 or 4 weeks after surgery, bone defects were examined using microcomputed tomography and histological analysis. Bone mineral density, bone mineral content, and relative bone growth area values 2 or 4 weeks after surgery were highest in the uHA/PLLA group. Four weeks after surgery, the relative bone growth area in the uHA/PLLA group was larger than that in the collagen group. The resorbable uHA/PLLA membrane is thus potentially effective for GBR.
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- Reo Ikumi
- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Several mechanisms of water acquisition have evolved in animals living in arid habitats to cope with limited water supply. They enable access to water sources such as rain, dew, thermally facilitated condensation on the skin, fog, or moisture from a damp substrate. This Review describes how a significant number of animals - in excess of 39 species from 24 genera - have acquired the ability to passively collect water with their integument. This ability results from chemical and structural properties of the integument, which, in each species, facilitate one or more of six basic mechanisms: increased surface wettability, increased spreading area, transport of water over relatively large distances, accumulation and storage of collected water, condensation, and utilization of gravity. Details are described for each basic mechanism. The potential for bio-inspired improvement of technical applications has been demonstrated in many cases, in particular for several wetting phenomena, fog collection and passive, directional transport of liquids. Also considered here are potential applications in the fields of water supply, lubrication, heat exchangers, microfluidics and hygiene products. These present opportunities for innovations, not only in product functionality, but also for fabrication processes, where resources and environmental impact can be reduced.
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- Philipp Comanns
- RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Biology II (Zoology), Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Xie Y, Deng C, Li Y. Designed synthesis of ultra- hydrophilic sulfo-functionalized metal-organic frameworks with a magnetic core for highly efficient enrichment of the N-linked glycopeptides. J Chromatogr A 2017; 1508:1-6. [PMID: 28602507 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Highly efficient extraction and enrichment of the N-linked glycopeptides from complex biological samples before mass spectrometry analysis remains important but challenging, due to the low abundance and suppression by proteins and salts. Herein, a facile route to an ultra-hydrophilic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-functionalized magnetic nanoparticle (Fe3O4@PDA@Zr-SO3H) was proposed. The as-prepared MOFs was endowed with excellent and unique properties, such as excellent hydrophilicity, ultrahigh surface area, and strong magnetic responsiveness. By virtue of these properties and based on hydrophilic interaction, Fe3O4@PDA@Zr-SO3H exhibited outstanding sensitivity and selectivity, remarkable recyclability and stability towards N-linked glycopeptide enrichment. In deep, a total of 177 N-linked glycopeptides, assigned to 85 different glycoproteins, were identified from the healthy human serum after treated with the Fe3O4@PDA@Zr-SO3H. These results confirmed that our strategy offered a promising platform for preparing hydrophilic metal-organic framework-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for glycosylation analysis by mass spectrometry analysis.
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- Yiqin Xie
- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Department, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China.
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