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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(7)2024 Mar 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38612610

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This prospective study aimed to assess the feasibility of chitosan biomaterial and subcutaneous gel implantation in an ovine model, with implications for women with genital prolapse. Twenty-four ewes were divided into four groups (n = 6 per group): chitosan type B, chitosan type C, chitosan unmodified injections, and polypropylene mesh. Ovine models were chosen due to their morphological resemblance to human reproductive organs. Animals were sacrificed after 90 days for macroscopic, pathomorphological, and immunohistochemical analysis. In the chitosan type B group, IL-6 and IL-10 levels decreased after 28 days, while chitosan type C and injection groups exhibited higher IL-6 than IL-10 levels. The polypropylene group displayed the highest IL-6 and lowest IL-10 levels. Histological examination of the polypropylene group revealed no degenerative changes or inflammation, whereas chitosan injection induced local inflammation. Other groups exhibited no degenerative changes. Ewes implanted with chitosan displayed reduced inflammation compared to polypropylene-implanted ewes. Chitosan implantation facilitated vaginal tissue healing, in contrast to polypropylene mesh, which led to extrusion. While chitosan holds promise as an alternative to polypropylene mesh, further research is imperative for comprehensive evaluation. This study suggests the potential of a chitosan biomaterial in pelvic organ prolapse treatment, warranting additional investigation.


Asunto(s)
Quitosano , Hemostáticos , Prolapso de Órgano Pélvico , Ovinos , Animales , Femenino , Humanos , Interleucina-10 , Interleucina-6 , Polipropilenos , Estudios Prospectivos , Prolapso de Órgano Pélvico/cirugía , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Inflamación , Vagina
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Polymers (Basel) ; 16(7)2024 Mar 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38611133

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Tissue engineering constitutes the most promising method of severe peripheral nerve injuries treatment and is considered as an alternative to autografts. To provide appropriate conditions during recovery special biomaterials called nerve guide conduits are required. An ideal candidate for this purpose should not only be biocompatible and protect newly forming tissue but also promote the recovery process. In this article a novel, multilayered biomaterial based on polyvinylpyrrolidone, collagen and chitosan of gradient structure modified with conductive nanoparticles is presented. Products were obtained by the combination of electrospinning and electrospraying techniques. Nerve guide conduits were subjected to FT-IR analysis, morphology and elemental composition study using SEM/EDS as well as biodegradation. Furthermore, their effect on 1321N1 human cell line was investigated by long-term cell culture. Lack of cytotoxicity was confirmed by XTT assay and morphology study. Obtained results confirmed a high potential of newly developed biomaterials in the field of nerve tissue regeneration with a special focus on injured nerves recovery.

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Nanomaterials (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 Feb 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38470762

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Rare Earth elements (REE) such as NdFeB are commonly used to produce permanent magnets. Thanks to their superior properties, these materials are highly desirable for green energy applications such as wind power generators or electric cars. Currently, REEs are critical for the ongoing development of eco-friendly solutions in different industrial branches. The emerging issue of REE depletion has led to a need for new methods to enable the life cycle elongation, resistance to wear, and external factors improvement of NdFeB magnets. This can be achieved by advanced, nanostructured coating formation of magnet surfaces to increase their functionality and protect from humidity, pressure, temperature, and other factors. The aim of the following research was to develop a new, scalable strategy for the modification of NdFeB magnets using laser-assisted technique, also known as Laser cladding. For this purpose, four different micropowders were used to modify commercial NdFeB samples. The products were investigated for their morphology, structure, chemical composition, and crystallography. Moreover, magnetic flux density was evaluated. Our results showed that laser cladding constitutes a promising strategy for REE-based permanent magnets modification and regeneration and may help to improve durability and resistance of NdFeB components.

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J Funct Biomater ; 14(8)2023 Aug 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37623659

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The present study demonstrates a strategy for preparing porous composite fibrous materials with superior biocompatibility and antibacterial performance. The findings reveal that the incorporation of PEG into the spinning solutions significantly influences the fiber diameters, morphology, and porous area fraction. The addition of a hydrophilic homopolymer, PEG, into the Ch/PLA spinning solution enhances the hydrophilicity of the resulting materials. The hybrid fibrous materials, comprising Ch modified with PLA and PEG as a co-solvent, along with post-treatment to improve water stability, exhibit a slower rate of degradation (stable, moderate weight loss over 16 weeks) and reduced hydrophobicity (lower contact angle, reaching 21.95 ± 2.17°), rendering them promising for biomedical applications. The antibacterial activity of the membranes is evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with PEG-containing samples showing a twofold increase in bacterial reduction rate. In vitro cell culture studies demonstrated that PEG-containing materials promote uniform cell attachment, comparable to PEG-free nanofibers. The comprehensive evaluation of these novel materials, which exhibit improved physical, chemical, and biological properties, highlights their potential for biomedical applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

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J Funct Biomater ; 14(7)2023 Jun 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37504833

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An increasing number of tooth replacement procedures ending with implant failure generates a great need for the delivery of novel biomedical solutions with appropriate mechanical characteristics that would mimic natural tissue and undergo biodegradation. This phenomenon constitutes a significant difficulty for scientists, since currently applied biomaterials dedicated for this purpose are based on stainless steel, Ti, and Ti and CoCr alloys. One of the most promising raw materials is magnesium, which has been proven to promote bone regeneration and accelerate the tissue healing process. Nevertheless, its high reactivity with body fluid components is associated with fast and difficult-to-control biocorrosion, which strongly limits the application of Mg implants as medical devices. The achievement of appropriate functionality, both physiochemical and biological, to enable the commercial use of Mg biomaterials is possible only after their superficial modification. Therefore, the obtainment of uniform, reproducible coatings increasing resistance to the aqueous environment of the human body combined with a nanostructured surface that enhances implant-cell behaviors is an extremely important issue. Herein, we present a successful strategy for the modification of Mg implants via the PEO process, resulting in the obtainment of biomaterials with lower corrosion rates and superior biological properties, such as the promotion of extracellular matrix formation and a positive impact on the proliferation of MG-63 cells. The implants were investigated regarding their chemical composition using the FT-IR and XRD methods, which revealed that MgO layer formation, as well as the incorporation of electrolyte components such as fluorine and silica, were responsible for the increased microhardness of the samples. An extensive study of the biomaterials' morphology confirmed that successful surface modification led to a microporous structure suitable for the attachment and proliferation of cells. The three-layer nature of the newly-formed coatings, typical for PEO modification, was confirmed via cross-section analysis. A biocorrosion and biodegradation study proved that applied modification increased their resistance to body fluids. The cell culture study performed herein confirmed that the correct adjustment of modification parameters results in a lack of cytotoxicity of the magnesium implants, cell proliferation enhancement, and improvement in extracellular matrix formation.

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Molecules ; 27(10)2022 May 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35630820

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Chitosan, a natural biopolymer, is an ideal candidate to prepare biomaterials capable of preventing microbial infections due to its antibacterial properties. Electrospinning is a versatile method ideally suited to process biopolymers with minimal impact on their physicochemical properties. However, fabrication parameters and post-processing routine can affect biological activity and, therefore, must be well adjusted. In this study, nanofibrous membranes were prepared using trifluoroacetic acid and dichloromethane and evaluated for physiochemical and antimicrobial properties. The use of such biomaterials as potential antibacterial agents was extensively studied in vitro using Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli as test organisms. The antibacterial assay showed inhibition of bacterial growth and eradication of the planktonic cells of both E. coli and S. aureus in the liquid medium for up to 6 hrs. The quantitative assay showed a significant reduction in bacteria cell viability by nanofibers depending on the method of fabrication. The antibacterial properties of these biomaterials can be attributed to the structural modifications provided by co-solvent formulation and application of post-treatment procedure. Consequently, the proposed antimicrobial surface modification method is a promising technique to prepare biomaterials designed to induce antimicrobial resistance via antiadhesive capability and the biocide-releasing mechanism.


Asunto(s)
Antiinfecciosos , Quitosano , Nanofibras , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antiinfecciosos/farmacología , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Biopelículas , Quitosano/química , Quitosano/farmacología , Escherichia coli , Nanofibras/química , Staphylococcus aureus
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Pharmaceuticals (Basel) ; 15(5)2022 May 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35631437

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The ear pinna is a complex tissue consisting of the dermis, cartilage, muscles, vessels, and nerves. Ear pinna healing is a model of regeneration in mammals. In some mammals, including rabbits, punch wounds in the ear pinna close spontaneously; in common-use laboratory mice, they remain for life. Agents inducing ear pinna healing are potential regenerative drugs. We tested the effects of selected bioactive agents on 2 mm ear pinna wound closure in BALB/c mice. Our previous research demonstrated that a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, zebularine, remarkably induced ear pinna regeneration. Although experiments with two other demethylating agents, RG108 and hydralazine, were unsuccessful, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, valproic acid, was another epigenetic agent found to increase ear hole closure. In addition, we identified a pro-regenerative activity of 4-ketoretinoic acid, a retinoic acid metabolite. Attempts to counteract the regenerative effects of the demethylating agent zebularine, with folates as methyl donors, failed. Surprisingly, a high dose of methionine, another methyl donor, promoted ear hole closure. Moreover, we showed that the regenerated areas of ear pinna were supplied with nerve fibre networks and blood vessels. The ear punch model proved helpful in testing the pro-regenerative activities of small-molecule compounds and observations of peripheral nerve regeneration.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 22(11)2021 Jun 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34200045

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Ischemic stroke is a disturbance in cerebral blood flow caused by brain tissue ischemia and hypoxia. We optimized a multifactorial in vitro model of acute ischemic stroke using rat primary neural cultures. This model was exploited to investigate the pro-viable activity of cell-penetrating peptides: arginine-rich Tat(49-57)-NH2 (R49KKRRQRRR57-amide) and its less basic analogue, PTD4 (Y47ARAAARQARA57-amide). Our model included glucose deprivation, oxidative stress, lactic acidosis, and excitotoxicity. Neurotoxicity of these peptides was excluded below a concentration of 50 µm, and PTD4-induced pro-survival was more pronounced. Circular dichroism spectroscopy and molecular dynamics (MD) calculations proved potential contribution of the peptide conformational properties to neuroprotection: in MD, Tat(49-57)-NH2 adopted a random coil and polyproline type II helical structure, whereas PTD4 adopted a helical structure. In an aqueous environment, the peptides mostly adopted a random coil conformation (PTD4) or a polyproline type II helical (Tat(49-57)-NH2) structure. In 30% TFE, PTD4 showed a tendency to adopt a helical structure. Overall, the pro-viable activity of PTD4 was not correlated with the arginine content but rather with the peptide's ability to adopt a helical structure in the membrane-mimicking environment, which enhances its cell membrane permeability. PTD4 may act as a leader sequence in novel drugs for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.


Asunto(s)
Isquemia Encefálica/prevención & control , Péptidos de Penetración Celular/farmacología , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/prevención & control , Neuronas/efectos de los fármacos , Fármacos Neuroprotectores/farmacología , Animales , Isquemia Encefálica/etiología , Isquemia Encefálica/patología , Permeabilidad de la Membrana Celular , Femenino , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/etiología , Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico/patología , Ratas , Ratas Wistar
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Polymers (Basel) ; 13(8)2021 Apr 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33921117

RESUMEN

Massive blood loss is still a great challenge for modern medicine. To stop the hemorrhage during the surgery or after injury apart from suturing or electrocoagulation, the most efficient method of hemostasis restoration is the use of hemostatic agents. Although there are numerous products on the market, there is still a need for biomaterials that are capable of fast and efficient bleeding management without affecting wound closure or embolism. Chitosan is known for its hemostatic activity; however, its quite poor mechanical properties and heterogenous chemical composition still needs some improvements to become superior compared to biological adhesives. The following study deals with the preparation and evaluation of chitosan-derived natural biomaterials containing Kalanchoe pinnata extract with the potential application as a blood-clotting agent. The materials were obtained under microwave-assisted conditions in two different forms (granules/dressing), whose chemical structure and morphology were studied. Their antioxidant properties have been proven. The chitosan-derived hemostatic agents exhibited superior blood sorption abilities and lack of cytotoxicity to L929 mouse fibroblasts. The study also showed the differences in biological properties depending on their preparation method. The potential mechanism of action was proposed as well as their potential in hemostasis revival.

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Polymers (Basel) ; 13(2)2021 Jan 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33435623

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One of the most common neurological diseases is epilepsy, which not only negatively affects the quality of people's life but also may lead to life-threatening situations when its symptoms such as seizures cannot be controlled medically. A very serious problem to be overcame is the untreatable form of this disease, which cannot be cured by any currently available medicines. Cannabidiol, which is a natural product obtained from Cannabis Sativa, brings a new hope to people suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy. However, the hydrophobic character of this compound significantly lowers its clinical efficiency. One of the promising methods of this substance bioactivity increase is delivery through the skin tissue. In this article, a new type of advanced transdermal systems based on chitosan and ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) has been developed according to Sustained Development principles. The chemical modification of the biopolymer confirmed by FT-IR method resulted in the preparation of the material with great swelling abilities and appropriate water vapor permeability. Obtained nanoparticles were investigated over their crystalline structure and morphology and their positive impact on drug loading capacity and cannabidiol controlled release was proved. The novel biomaterials were confirmed to have conductive properties and not be cytotoxic to L929 mouse fibroblasts.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 21(21)2020 Oct 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33137996

RESUMEN

Waste biomass such as lignin constitutes a great raw material for eco-friendly carbon quantum dots (CQDs) synthesis, which find numerous applications in various fields of industry and medicine. Carbon nanodots, due to their unique luminescent properties as well as water-solubility and biocompatibility, are superior to traditional organic dyes. Thus, obtainment of CQDs with advanced properties can contribute to modern diagnosis and cell visualization method development. In this article, a new type of coumarin-modified CQD was obtained via a hybrid, two-step pathway consisting of hydrothermal carbonization and microwave-assisted surface modification with coumarin-3-carboxylic acid and 7-(Diethylamino) coumarin-3-carboxylate. The ready products were characterized over their chemical structure and morphology. The nanomaterials were confirmed to have superior fluorescence characteristics and quantum yield up to 18.40%. They also possessed the ability of biomolecules and ion detection due to the fluorescence quenching phenomena. Their lack of cytotoxicity to L929 mouse fibroblasts was confirmed by XTT assay. Moreover, the CQDs were proven over their applicability in real-time bioimaging. Obtained results clearly demonstrated that proposed surface-modified carbon quantum dots may become a powerful tool applicable in nanomedicine and pharmacy.


Asunto(s)
Carbono/química , Cumarinas/química , Fibroblastos/citología , Puntos Cuánticos/administración & dosificación , Animales , Proliferación Celular , Células Cultivadas , Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Colorantes Fluorescentes , Luminiscencia , Ratones , Puntos Cuánticos/química
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Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) ; 9(12): 657-675, 2020 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33124966

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Objective: This study evaluated the use of novel peptides derived from platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-BB) as potential wound healing stimulants. One of the compounds (named PDGF2) was subjected for further research after cytotoxicity and proliferation assays on human skin cells. Further investigation included evaluation of: migration and chemotaxis of skin cells, immunological and allergic safety, the transcriptional analyses of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) and dermal fibroblasts stimulated with PDGF2, and the use of dorsal skin wound injury model to evaluate the effect of wound healing in mice. Approach: Colorimetric lactate dehydrogenase and tetrazolium assays were used to evaluate the cytotoxicity and the effect on proliferation. PDGF2 effect on migration and chemotaxis was also checked. Immunological safety and allergic potential were evaluated with a lymphocyte activation and basophil activation test. Transcriptional profiles of ASCs and primary fibroblasts were assessed after stimulation with PDGF2. Eight-week-old BALB/c female mice were used for dorsal skin wound injury model. Results: PDGF2 showed low cytotoxicity, pro-proliferative effects on human skin cells, high immunological safety, and accelerated wound healing in mouse model. Furthermore, transcriptomic analysis of ASCs and fibroblasts revealed the activation of processes involved in wound healing and indicated its safety. Innovation: A novel peptide derived from PDGF-BB was proved to be safe drug candidate in wound healing. We also present a multifaceted in vitro model for the initial screening of new compounds that may be potentially useful in wound healing stimulation. Conclusion: The results show that peptide derived from PDGF-BB is a promising drug candidate for wound treatment.


Asunto(s)
Tejido Adiposo/citología , Becaplermina/farmacología , Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Células Madre/citología , Cicatrización de Heridas/efectos de los fármacos , Tejido Adiposo/metabolismo , Animales , Quimiotaxis/efectos de los fármacos , Femenino , Humanos , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Preparaciones Farmacéuticas , Proteínas Recombinantes , Piel/citología , Células Madre/metabolismo
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MethodsX ; 7: 101070, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33083239

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De novo designed bioactive molecules, such as DNA, RNA and peptides, are utilized in increasingly diverse scientific, industrial and biomedical applications. Concatemerization of designed DNA, RNA and peptides may improve their stability, bioactivity and allow for gradual release of the bioactive molecule at the intended destination. In this context, we developed a new method enabling the formation of DNA concatemers for the production of artificial, repetitive genes, encoding concatemeric RNAs and proteins of any nucleotide and amino-acid sequence. The technology recruits the Type IIS SapI restriction endonuclease (REase) for assembling DNA fragments in an ordered head-to-tail-orientation. Alternatively, other commercially available SapI isoschizomers can be used: LguI and thermostable BspQI. Four series of DNA vectors dedicated to the expression of newly formed, concatemeric open reading frames (ORFs), were designed and constructed to meet the technology needs. • Vector-enzymatic DNA fragment amplification technology. • Construction of DNA concatemers many times longer than those available with the use of current de novo gene synthesis methods. • Biosynthesis of protein tandem repeats with programmable function never seen in nature.

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Molecules ; 25(18)2020 Sep 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32962039

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The growing number of female reproductive system disorders creates a need for novel treatment methods. Tissue engineering brings hope for patients, which enables damaged tissue reconstruction. For this purpose, epithelial cells are cultured on three-dimensional scaffolds. One of the most promising materials is chitosan, which is known for its biocompatibility and biodegradability. The aim of the following study was to verify the potential of chitosan-based biomaterials for pelvic organ prolapse regeneration. The scaffolds were obtained under microwave-assisted conditions in crosslinking reactions, using dicarboxylic acids and aminoacid as crosslinkers, including l-glutamic acid, adipic acid, malonic acid, and levulinic acid. The products were characterized over their physicochemical and biological properties. FT-IR analysis confirmed formation of amide bonds. The scaffolds had a highly porous structure, which was confirmed by SEM analysis. Their porosity was above 90%. The biomaterials had excellent swelling abilities and very good antioxidant properties. The cytotoxicity study was performed on vaginal epithelial VK2/E6E7 and human colon cancer HCT116 cell lines. The results showed that after certain modifications, the proposed scaffolds could be used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment.


Asunto(s)
Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Quitosano/química , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Antioxidantes/química , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Materiales Biocompatibles/uso terapéutico , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Quitosano/farmacología , Humanos , Prolapso de Órgano Pélvico/patología , Prolapso de Órgano Pélvico/terapia , Porosidad
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Materials (Basel) ; 13(15)2020 Jul 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32722356

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Recently, fluorescent probes became one of the most efficient tools for biosensing and bioimaging. Special attention is focused on carbon quantum dots (CQDs), which are characterized by the water solubility and lack of cytotoxicity. Moreover, they exhibit higher photostability comparing to traditional organic dyes. Currently, there is a great need for the novel, luminescent nanomaterials with tunable properties enabling fast and effective analysis of the biological samples. In this article, we propose a new, ecofriendly bottom-up synthesis approach for intelligent, surface-modified nanodots preparation using bioproducts as a raw material. Obtained nanomaterials were characterized over their morphology, chemical structure and switchable luminescence. Their possible use as a nanodevice for medicine was investigated. Finally, the products were confirmed to be non-toxic to fibroblasts and capable of cell imaging.

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Molecules ; 25(12)2020 Jun 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32585846

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Regeneration and wound healing are vital to tissue homeostasis and organism survival. One of the biggest challenges of today's science and medicine is finding methods and factors to stimulate these processes in the human body. Effective solutions to promote regenerative responses will accelerate advances in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, transplantology, and a number of other clinical specialties. In this study, we assessed the potential efficacy of a synthetic hexapeptide, RDKVYR, for the stimulation of tissue repair and wound healing. The hexapeptide is marketed under the name "Imunofan" (IM) as an immunostimulant. IM displayed stability in aqueous solutions, while in plasma it was rapidly bound by albumins. Structural analyses demonstrated the conformational flexibility of the peptide. Tests in human fibroblast and keratinocyte cell lines showed that IM exerted a statistically significant (p < 0.05) pro-proliferative activity (30-40% and 20-50% increase in proliferation of fibroblast and keratinocytes, respectively), revealed no cytotoxicity over a vast range of concentrations (p < 0.05), and had no allergic properties. IM was found to induce significant transcriptional responses, such as enhanced activity of genes involved in active DNA demethylation (p < 0.05) in fibroblasts and activation of genes involved in immune responses, migration, and chemotaxis in adipose-derived stem cells derived from surgery donors. Experiments in a model of ear pinna injury in mice indicated that IM moderately promoted tissue repair (8% in BALB/c and 36% in C57BL/6 in comparison to control).


Asunto(s)
Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Oligopéptidos/farmacología , Piel/patología , Cicatrización de Heridas , Albúminas/metabolismo , Animales , Basófilos/efectos de los fármacos , Muerte Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Línea Celular , Quimiotaxis/efectos de los fármacos , Citocinas/metabolismo , Metilación de ADN/efectos de los fármacos , Oído/patología , Fibroblastos/citología , Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Células HaCaT/citología , Células HaCaT/efectos de los fármacos , Humanos , Inyecciones Subcutáneas , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Oligopéptidos/sangre , Oligopéptidos/química , Oligopéptidos/metabolismo , Estabilidad Proteica/efectos de los fármacos , Células Madre/citología , Células Madre/efectos de los fármacos , Transcripción Genética/efectos de los fármacos
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Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces ; 194: 111170, 2020 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32521459

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The growing number of people suffering from civilization diseases increases the amount of medication taken. Thus, novel methods for drug delivery must be developed which will constitute an alternative to oral administration. A new hope for patients bring transdermal drug delivery systems. To overcome skin barrier function, they must be prepared from materials which increase cell membrane permeability for the medication. Therefore, there is an increasing need for novel, advanced transdermal systems capable of controlled active substance release under specific stimuli. The aim of this research was to obtain novel hydrogel-based transdermal delivery systems through crosslinking process of chitosan using azelaic acid followed by doping with ZnO nanorods to enhance its drug sorption properties. Ready materials were investigated over their structure, morphology and durability. Drug loading capacity, controlled drug release ability and its kinetics were determined on medication used in treatment of cardiovascular system diseases - acetylsalicylic acid. Finally, lack of cytotoxicity was confirmed by XTT assay and cell morphology study carried out on L929 mouse fibroblasts. Obtained results show a great potential of the developed transdermal delivery systems in active substances administration through skin tissue and may help to protect digestive tract of the patients in the future.


Asunto(s)
Quitosano , Óxido de Zinc , Administración Cutánea , Animales , Ácidos Dicarboxílicos , Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos , Liberación de Fármacos , Humanos , Hidrogeles , Ratones
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Polymers (Basel) ; 12(4)2020 Apr 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32252290

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Bone tissue is the second tissue to be replaced. Annually, over four million surgical treatments are performed. Tissue engineering constitutes an alternative to autologous grafts. Its application requires three-dimensional scaffolds, which mimic human body environment. Bone tissue has a highly organized structure and contains mostly inorganic components. The scaffolds of the latest generation should not only be biocompatible but also promote osteoconduction. Poly (lactic acid) nanofibers are commonly used for this purpose; however, they lack bioactivity and do not provide good cell adhesion. Chitosan is a commonly used biopolymer which positively affects osteoblasts' behavior. The aim of this article was to prepare novel hybrid 3D scaffolds containing nanohydroxyapatite capable of cell-response stimulation. The matrixes were successfully obtained by PLA electrospinning and microwave-assisted chitosan crosslinking, followed by doping with three types of metallic nanoparticles (Au, Pt, and TiO2). The products and semi-components were characterized over their physicochemical properties, such as chemical structure, crystallinity, and swelling degree. Nanoparticles' and ready biomaterials' morphologies were investigated by SEM and TEM methods. Finally, the scaffolds were studied over bioactivity on MG-63 and effect on current-stimulated biomineralization. Obtained results confirmed preparation of tunable biomimicking matrixes which may be used as a promising tool for bone-tissue engineering.

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Molecules ; 25(3)2020 Feb 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32046279

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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are nanoobjects of a size below 10 nm. Due to their favorable features, such as tunable luminescence, unique optical properties, water solubility, and lack of cytotoxicity, they are willingly applied in biomedicine. They can be obtained via bottom-up and top-down methods. However, to increase their quantum yield they must undergo post-processing. The aim of the following research was to obtain a new type of CQDs modified with a rhodamine b derivative to enhance their fluorescence performance without biocompability deterioration. For their preparation glucose was used as a precursor and four different carbonizing agents which affected semi- and final products luminescence properties. The ready nanomaterials were investigated over their chemical structure by FTIR and NMR, whereas morphology was investigated by the TEM method. Their optical properties were determined by UV-VIS spectroscopy. Fluorescence behavior, photo- and pH-stability, as well as solvatochromism showed their applicability in various biomedical applications due to the controlled properties. The samples exhibited excellent antioxidant activity and lack of cytotoxicity on L929 mouse fibroblasts. The results showed that proposed strategy enables preparation of the superior nanomaterials with outstanding luminescence properties such as quantum yield up to 17% which can be successfully applied in cell labelling, bioimaging, and theranostics.


Asunto(s)
Antioxidantes/química , Colorantes Fluorescentes/química , Puntos Cuánticos/química , Rodaminas/química , Animales , Carbono/química , Carbono/farmacología , Línea Celular , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Estabilidad de Medicamentos , Fibroblastos/citología , Fibroblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Glucosa/química , Tecnología Química Verde , Ratones , Tamaño de la Partícula , Puntos Cuánticos/ultraestructura
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Data Brief ; 28: 105069, 2020 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31956674

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Applications of bioactive peptides and polypeptides are emerging in areas such as drug development and drug delivery systems. These compounds are bioactive, biocompatible and represent a wide range of chemical properties, enabling further adjustments of obtained biomaterials. However, delivering large quantities of peptide derivatives is still challenging. Several methods have been developed for the production of concatemers - multiple copies of the desired protein segments. We have presented an efficient method for the production of peptides of desired length, expressed from concatemeric Open Reading Frame. The method employs specific amplification-expression DNA vectors. The main methodological approaches are described by Skowron et al., 2020 [1]. As an illustration of the demonstrated method's utility, an epitope from the S protein of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) was amplified. Additionally, peptides, showing potentially pro-regenerative properties, derived from the angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) were designed and amplified. Here we present a dataset including: (i) detailed protocols for the purification of HBV and AGF - derived polyepitopic protein concatemers, (ii) sequences of the designed primers, vectors and recombinant constructs, (iii) data on cytotoxicity, immunogenicity and stability of AGF-derived polypeptides.

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