Md Ibrahim H Mondal, Firoz Ahmed, Md Hasinur Rahman
The development of multifunctional cotton fabrics that are stain-resistant, antimicrobial, and easy to clean has sparked scientific interest as well as practical usefulness, owing to its medical and healthcare applications. The purpose of this study was to fabricate self-cleaning and antimicrobial cotton for final use by soaking the cotton fabric in nonfluorinated hybrid formulations based on quaternary chitosan-silane using the sol-gel process. The fluorine-free cotton fabric demonstrated high self-cleaning behavior and outstanding bacterial killing efficacy against E. coli and S. aureus bacteria, without altering the desired textile properties of cotton fabric. Remarkably, cotton textiles using the hybrid formulations HTACC-VTES (N-(2-hydroxy)propyl-3-trimethylammonium chitosan chloride-vinyltriethoxy silane) and TMCC-VTES (N, N, N-trimethyl chitosan chloride-vinyltriethoxy silane) demonstrated promising water contact angles of 147° and 142° respectively, indicating a move toward superhydrophobicity. In FTIR spectra, both treated cotton textiles had an absorption peak at 1208 cm-1 (SiOC bending), indicating a stronger interaction between silane binding agents and the cotton substrate. The treated cotton fabric with desirable features retains its stability and endurance after 12 cycles of washing for antibacterial tests and 15 cycles for wettability tests. The manufactured cotton fabric has several potential applications, such as in personal hygiene items and medical applications.
{"title":"Fabrication of Bio-Based Composite Materials for Antimicrobial Cotton Fabric With Microbial Anti-Adhesive Activity.","authors":"Md Ibrahim H Mondal, Firoz Ahmed, Md Hasinur Rahman","doi":"10.1002/bip.23635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The development of multifunctional cotton fabrics that are stain-resistant, antimicrobial, and easy to clean has sparked scientific interest as well as practical usefulness, owing to its medical and healthcare applications. The purpose of this study was to fabricate self-cleaning and antimicrobial cotton for final use by soaking the cotton fabric in nonfluorinated hybrid formulations based on quaternary chitosan-silane using the sol-gel process. The fluorine-free cotton fabric demonstrated high self-cleaning behavior and outstanding bacterial killing efficacy against E. coli and S. aureus bacteria, without altering the desired textile properties of cotton fabric. Remarkably, cotton textiles using the hybrid formulations HTACC-VTES (N-(2-hydroxy)propyl-3-trimethylammonium chitosan chloride-vinyltriethoxy silane) and TMCC-VTES (N, N, N-trimethyl chitosan chloride-vinyltriethoxy silane) demonstrated promising water contact angles of 147° and 142° respectively, indicating a move toward superhydrophobicity. In FTIR spectra, both treated cotton textiles had an absorption peak at 1208 cm<sup>-1</sup> (SiOC bending), indicating a stronger interaction between silane binding agents and the cotton substrate. The treated cotton fabric with desirable features retains its stability and endurance after 12 cycles of washing for antibacterial tests and 15 cycles for wettability tests. The manufactured cotton fabric has several potential applications, such as in personal hygiene items and medical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142457107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pratibha Pandey, Meenakshi Verma, Sorabh Lakhanpal, Shivam Pandey, M Ravi Kumar, Mahakshit Bhat, Shilpa Sharma, Mir Waqas Alam, Fahad Khan
The utilization of nanoformulations derived from natural products for the treatment of many human diseases, including cancer, is a rapidly developing field. Conventional therapies used for cancer treatment have limited efficacy and a greater number of adverse effects. Hence, it is imperative to develop innovative anticancer drugs with superior effectiveness. Among the diverse array of natural anticancer compounds, resveratrol, curcumin, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) have gained considerable attention in recent years. Despite their strong anticancer properties, medicinally significant phytochemicals such as resveratrol, curcumin, and EGCG have certain disadvantages, such as limited solubility in water, stability, and bioavailability problems. Encapsulating these phytochemicals in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), a polymer that is nontoxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible, is an effective method for delivering medication to the tumor location. In addition, PLGA nanoparticles can be modified with targeting molecules to specifically target cancer cells, thereby improving the effectiveness of phytochemicals in fighting tumors. Combining plant-based medicine (phytotherapy) with nanotechnology in a clinical environment has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of drugs and improve the overall health outcomes of patients. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the different aspects and recent advancements in using PLGA-based nanocarriers for delivering anticancer phytochemicals. This review addresses the most recent advancements in PLGA-based delivery systems for resveratrol, EGCG, and curcumin, emphasizing the possibility of resolving issues related to the therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability of these compounds.
{"title":"An Updated Review Summarizing the Anticancer Potential of Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) (PLGA) Based Curcumin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, and Resveratrol Nanocarriers.","authors":"Pratibha Pandey, Meenakshi Verma, Sorabh Lakhanpal, Shivam Pandey, M Ravi Kumar, Mahakshit Bhat, Shilpa Sharma, Mir Waqas Alam, Fahad Khan","doi":"10.1002/bip.23637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The utilization of nanoformulations derived from natural products for the treatment of many human diseases, including cancer, is a rapidly developing field. Conventional therapies used for cancer treatment have limited efficacy and a greater number of adverse effects. Hence, it is imperative to develop innovative anticancer drugs with superior effectiveness. Among the diverse array of natural anticancer compounds, resveratrol, curcumin, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) have gained considerable attention in recent years. Despite their strong anticancer properties, medicinally significant phytochemicals such as resveratrol, curcumin, and EGCG have certain disadvantages, such as limited solubility in water, stability, and bioavailability problems. Encapsulating these phytochemicals in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), a polymer that is nontoxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible, is an effective method for delivering medication to the tumor location. In addition, PLGA nanoparticles can be modified with targeting molecules to specifically target cancer cells, thereby improving the effectiveness of phytochemicals in fighting tumors. Combining plant-based medicine (phytotherapy) with nanotechnology in a clinical environment has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of drugs and improve the overall health outcomes of patients. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the different aspects and recent advancements in using PLGA-based nanocarriers for delivering anticancer phytochemicals. This review addresses the most recent advancements in PLGA-based delivery systems for resveratrol, EGCG, and curcumin, emphasizing the possibility of resolving issues related to the therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability of these compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142457106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eric Bertoft, George Annor, Varatharajan Vamadevan, Amy Hui-Mei Lin
This investigation validated iodine binding in combination with lintnerization for studying the structural nature of the amorphous areas in starch granules. Lintners of four iodine vapor-stained and non-stained amylose-containing starches and their waxy counterparts were analyzed by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography (HPAEC). The composition of the lintners was strongly affected by the absence of amylose in barley and potato starch but not in maize and cassava starch. Iodine-stained waxy lintners possessed increased number of long B2 chains. β-Limit dextrins of the lintners were very variable in composition. Iodine inclusion complexes washed out from the granular residues in the lintners (mostly from amylose-containing barley and maize starches) were also analyzed. Acid-soluble complexes from both amylose-containing and waxy starches possessed a lot of material with a degree of polymerization (DP) around 60 and a periodicity in size of DP 8-12. Such long chains were only minor components in water-soluble complexes of amylose-containing barley and maize starch lintners, and they lacked the size periodicity. Models of the principal structure of the acid and water-soluble complexes are suggested. It is concluded that acid hydrolysis of iodine-stained starch granules is a useful tool in structural analyses of the molecular composition of amorphous parts of starch granules.
{"title":"On the Architecture of Starch Granules Revealed by Iodine Binding and Lintnerization. Part 2: Molecular Structure of Lintnerized Starches.","authors":"Eric Bertoft, George Annor, Varatharajan Vamadevan, Amy Hui-Mei Lin","doi":"10.1002/bip.23636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This investigation validated iodine binding in combination with lintnerization for studying the structural nature of the amorphous areas in starch granules. Lintners of four iodine vapor-stained and non-stained amylose-containing starches and their waxy counterparts were analyzed by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography (HPAEC). The composition of the lintners was strongly affected by the absence of amylose in barley and potato starch but not in maize and cassava starch. Iodine-stained waxy lintners possessed increased number of long B2 chains. β-Limit dextrins of the lintners were very variable in composition. Iodine inclusion complexes washed out from the granular residues in the lintners (mostly from amylose-containing barley and maize starches) were also analyzed. Acid-soluble complexes from both amylose-containing and waxy starches possessed a lot of material with a degree of polymerization (DP) around 60 and a periodicity in size of DP 8-12. Such long chains were only minor components in water-soluble complexes of amylose-containing barley and maize starch lintners, and they lacked the size periodicity. Models of the principal structure of the acid and water-soluble complexes are suggested. It is concluded that acid hydrolysis of iodine-stained starch granules is a useful tool in structural analyses of the molecular composition of amorphous parts of starch granules.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142457108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In recent years, hydrogels have found a special place in regenerative medicine for tissue repair, rehabilitation, and drug delivery. To be used in regenerative medicine, hydrogels must have desirable physical, chemical, and biological properties. In this study, a new biomonomer based on hydroxyethyl methacrylate-succinic acid-polyethylene glycol 200 (HEMA-Suc-PEG) was synthesized and characterized. Then, using the synthesized monomers and different ratios of polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) as a crosslinker, biocompatible hydrogels were synthesized through thermal and UV curing methods. The mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological properties of the hydrogels and the behavior of endothelial cells, an essential component of the cardiovascular system, were evaluated. The results showed that the hydrogel synthesized with 0.2 g of PEGDA (UV curing) has desirable mechanical and physical properties. Biological tests showed that these hydrogels are not only nontoxic to cells but also enhance cell adhesion. Therefore, the hydrogel containing the synthesized monomer HEMA-Suc-PEG and 0.2 g of PEGDA has the potential to be used in the cardiovascular system.
{"title":"Development of HEMA-Succinic Acid-PEG Bio-Based Monomers for High-Performance Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine.","authors":"Hossein Rayat Pisheh, Alireza Sabzevari, Mojtaba Ansari, Kourosh Kabiri","doi":"10.1002/bip.23631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, hydrogels have found a special place in regenerative medicine for tissue repair, rehabilitation, and drug delivery. To be used in regenerative medicine, hydrogels must have desirable physical, chemical, and biological properties. In this study, a new biomonomer based on hydroxyethyl methacrylate-succinic acid-polyethylene glycol 200 (HEMA-Suc-PEG) was synthesized and characterized. Then, using the synthesized monomers and different ratios of polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) as a crosslinker, biocompatible hydrogels were synthesized through thermal and UV curing methods. The mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological properties of the hydrogels and the behavior of endothelial cells, an essential component of the cardiovascular system, were evaluated. The results showed that the hydrogel synthesized with 0.2 g of PEGDA (UV curing) has desirable mechanical and physical properties. Biological tests showed that these hydrogels are not only nontoxic to cells but also enhance cell adhesion. Therefore, the hydrogel containing the synthesized monomer HEMA-Suc-PEG and 0.2 g of PEGDA has the potential to be used in the cardiovascular system.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hafiza Zubia Dawood, Chaman Ara, Asmatullah, Sehrish Jabeen, Atif Islam, Zunaira Huma Ghauri
Potential therapies for wound management remain one of the most challenging affairs to date. Biopolymer hydrogels possess inherent properties that facilitate the healing of damaged tissue by creating a supportive and hydrated environment. Chitosan/fibroin hydrogels were formulated with poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) and cross-linked using 3-aminopropyl (diethoxy) methylsilane (APDEMS) for the aforementioned function. The hydrogels were characterized through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy, and their swelling response was observed using a variety of solvents. Additionally, hydrogels were investigated for biomedical applications. As the amount of fibroin added to the hydrogels increased, the swelling ratio decreased. The analysis of chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay revealed that higher concentrations of fibroin in the hydrogel were directly correlated with increased angiogenesis. The intragroup comparison showed that the vascular number in the CPF5 group was significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) compared to other hydrogel groups. The wound healing efficiency of the prepared hydrogels showed that the rate of wound reduction (99.06%) was remarkably (p ≤ 0.05) high in the hydrogel group with a greater fibroin content against control (67.03%). Histological findings of wounded tissues corroborate the abovementioned results, showing dense fibrous connective tissues in the fibroin group compared to the control. The results of this work provide thorough preclinical evidence that chitosan-fibroin biopolymers are involved in enhanced angiogenesis in growing chicks and speed up wound healing in mice without any obvious toxicity.
{"title":"Chitosan/Fibroin Biopolymer-Based Hydrogels for Potential Angiogenesis in Developing Chicks and Accelerated Wound Healing in Mice.","authors":"Hafiza Zubia Dawood, Chaman Ara, Asmatullah, Sehrish Jabeen, Atif Islam, Zunaira Huma Ghauri","doi":"10.1002/bip.23633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Potential therapies for wound management remain one of the most challenging affairs to date. Biopolymer hydrogels possess inherent properties that facilitate the healing of damaged tissue by creating a supportive and hydrated environment. Chitosan/fibroin hydrogels were formulated with poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) and cross-linked using 3-aminopropyl (diethoxy) methylsilane (APDEMS) for the aforementioned function. The hydrogels were characterized through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy, and their swelling response was observed using a variety of solvents. Additionally, hydrogels were investigated for biomedical applications. As the amount of fibroin added to the hydrogels increased, the swelling ratio decreased. The analysis of chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay revealed that higher concentrations of fibroin in the hydrogel were directly correlated with increased angiogenesis. The intragroup comparison showed that the vascular number in the CPF5 group was significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) compared to other hydrogel groups. The wound healing efficiency of the prepared hydrogels showed that the rate of wound reduction (99.06%) was remarkably (p ≤ 0.05) high in the hydrogel group with a greater fibroin content against control (67.03%). Histological findings of wounded tissues corroborate the abovementioned results, showing dense fibrous connective tissues in the fibroin group compared to the control. The results of this work provide thorough preclinical evidence that chitosan-fibroin biopolymers are involved in enhanced angiogenesis in growing chicks and speed up wound healing in mice without any obvious toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142387623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bacterial cellulose (BC) has unique properties such as high tensile strength, high crystallinity, and high purity. The fiber length of BC causes different attributes. Therefore, the degradation of BC has been studied extensively. In this study, the fibers of BC were rearranged via a DMAc-LiCl solvent and BC was degraded in the wet state. Two different degradation methods were applied: milling with liquid nitrogen and autoclave treatment. The degraded BCs were characterized by FTIR, TEM, AFM, TGA, and XRD. The solvent helps to align the fibers, making them more crystalline. The degraded BCs had a lower crystalline ratio than untreated BC, due to increased hydrogen bonding during degradation in the wet state. Degradation with an autoclave produced two different degraded BCs: nanofibrils and spherical nanocrystals, with and without solvent pretreatment, respectively. The nanofibril lengths were between 312 and 700 nm depending on the applied method, and the spherical nanocrystal size was 56 nm. The rearrangement via solvent causes an important difference in the degradation of BC. Nanofibrils and nanocrystals can be obtained, depending on the rearrangement of fibers before the degradation process.
细菌纤维素(BC)具有高抗张强度、高结晶度和高纯度等独特性能。细菌纤维素的纤维长度会导致不同的属性。因此,人们对 BC 的降解进行了广泛的研究。在本研究中,通过 DMAc-LiCl 溶剂对 BC 纤维进行重新排列,并在湿态下降解 BC。采用了两种不同的降解方法:液氮研磨和高压釜处理。傅立叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、电子显微镜(TEM)、原子力显微镜(AFM)、热重分析(TGA)和 X 射线衍射(XRD)对降解的 BC 进行了表征。溶剂有助于纤维排列整齐,使其更具结晶性。与未处理的碱性纤维相比,降解的碱性纤维的结晶率较低,这是由于在湿态降解过程中氢键作用增加所致。用高压锅降解产生了两种不同的降解 BC:纳米纤维和球形纳米晶体,分别经过和未经溶剂预处理。根据所用方法的不同,纳米纤维长度在 312 纳米到 700 纳米之间,球形纳米晶体大小为 56 纳米。通过溶剂的重新排列对 BC 的降解产生了重要影响。根据降解过程前纤维的重排情况,可以获得纳米纤维和纳米晶体。
{"title":"Optimizing the Production of Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers and Nanocrystals Through Strategic Fiber Pretreatment.","authors":"Fulya Şahin, Neslihan Kayra, Ali Özhan Aytekin","doi":"10.1002/bip.23634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bacterial cellulose (BC) has unique properties such as high tensile strength, high crystallinity, and high purity. The fiber length of BC causes different attributes. Therefore, the degradation of BC has been studied extensively. In this study, the fibers of BC were rearranged via a DMAc-LiCl solvent and BC was degraded in the wet state. Two different degradation methods were applied: milling with liquid nitrogen and autoclave treatment. The degraded BCs were characterized by FTIR, TEM, AFM, TGA, and XRD. The solvent helps to align the fibers, making them more crystalline. The degraded BCs had a lower crystalline ratio than untreated BC, due to increased hydrogen bonding during degradation in the wet state. Degradation with an autoclave produced two different degraded BCs: nanofibrils and spherical nanocrystals, with and without solvent pretreatment, respectively. The nanofibril lengths were between 312 and 700 nm depending on the applied method, and the spherical nanocrystal size was 56 nm. The rearrangement via solvent causes an important difference in the degradation of BC. Nanofibrils and nanocrystals can be obtained, depending on the rearrangement of fibers before the degradation process.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and controlled release, carbohydrates polymers are crucial to targeted drug delivery systems, notably for colon cancer treatment. This article examines how carbohydrate polymers like chitosan, pectin, guar gum, alginate, hyaluronic acid, dextran, and chondroitin sulfate are used in improved drug delivery. Modifying these polymers improves drug loading, stability, and release patterns, enhancing chemotherapeutic drugs' therapeutic index. Chitosan nanoparticles are pH-responsive, making them perfect for cancer treatment. Pectin's resistance to gastric enzymes and colonic bacteria makes it a promising colon-specific medication delivery agent. The combination of these polymers with nanotechnology, 3D printing, and AI allows the creation of stimuli-responsive systems that release drugs precisely in response to environmental signals like pH, redox potential, or colon enzymatic activity. The review highlights intelligent delivery system design advances that reduce systemic toxicity, improve treatment efficacy, and improve patient adherence. Carbohydrate polymers will revolutionize colon cancer treatment with personalized and accurate alternatives.
{"title":"Novel Carbohydrate Polymer-Based Systems for Precise Drug Delivery in Colon Cancer: Improving Treatment Effectiveness With Intelligent Biodegradable Materials.","authors":"Nikita Udaipuria, Sankha Bhattacharya","doi":"10.1002/bip.23632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and controlled release, carbohydrates polymers are crucial to targeted drug delivery systems, notably for colon cancer treatment. This article examines how carbohydrate polymers like chitosan, pectin, guar gum, alginate, hyaluronic acid, dextran, and chondroitin sulfate are used in improved drug delivery. Modifying these polymers improves drug loading, stability, and release patterns, enhancing chemotherapeutic drugs' therapeutic index. Chitosan nanoparticles are pH-responsive, making them perfect for cancer treatment. Pectin's resistance to gastric enzymes and colonic bacteria makes it a promising colon-specific medication delivery agent. The combination of these polymers with nanotechnology, 3D printing, and AI allows the creation of stimuli-responsive systems that release drugs precisely in response to environmental signals like pH, redox potential, or colon enzymatic activity. The review highlights intelligent delivery system design advances that reduce systemic toxicity, improve treatment efficacy, and improve patient adherence. Carbohydrate polymers will revolutionize colon cancer treatment with personalized and accurate alternatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142340468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) scaffolds have gained attention in additive manufacturing due to their unique porous structures, which are useful in biomedical applications. Unlike metallic implants that can cause stress shielding, polymeric scaffolds offer a safer alternative. This study is focused on enhancing the compressive strength of additive-manufactured polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds with a diamond structure. The response surface methodology (RSM)-based experimental design was developed to study the influence of printing parameters. The fused deposition modeling (FDM) process parameters were optimized, achieving a compressive strength of 56.2 MPa. Subsequently, the scaffolds were fabricated at optimized parameters and underwent ultrasonic-assisted polydopamine coating. With the utilization of the RSM approach, the study examined the effects of ultrasonic vibration power, coating solution concentration, and submersion time on compressive strength. The optimal coating conditions led to a maximum compressive strength of 92.77 MPa-a 65.1% improvement over the uncoated scaffold. This enhancement is attributed to the scaffold's porous structure, which enables uniform coating deposition. Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy confirmed the successful polydopamine coating, with 10.64 wt% nitrogen content. These findings demonstrate the potential of ultrasonic-assisted coating in improving the mechanical properties of PLA scaffolds, making them suitable for biomedical applications.
{"title":"Investigating the Influence of Additive Manufacturing and Ultrasonic Coating Parameters on Biopolymeric Scaffold Performance Using Response Surface Methodology.","authors":"Shrutika Sharma, Abhinav Mishra, Vivek Jain, Vishal Gupta","doi":"10.1002/bip.23629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) scaffolds have gained attention in additive manufacturing due to their unique porous structures, which are useful in biomedical applications. Unlike metallic implants that can cause stress shielding, polymeric scaffolds offer a safer alternative. This study is focused on enhancing the compressive strength of additive-manufactured polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds with a diamond structure. The response surface methodology (RSM)-based experimental design was developed to study the influence of printing parameters. The fused deposition modeling (FDM) process parameters were optimized, achieving a compressive strength of 56.2 MPa. Subsequently, the scaffolds were fabricated at optimized parameters and underwent ultrasonic-assisted polydopamine coating. With the utilization of the RSM approach, the study examined the effects of ultrasonic vibration power, coating solution concentration, and submersion time on compressive strength. The optimal coating conditions led to a maximum compressive strength of 92.77 MPa-a 65.1% improvement over the uncoated scaffold. This enhancement is attributed to the scaffold's porous structure, which enables uniform coating deposition. Energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy confirmed the successful polydopamine coating, with 10.64 wt% nitrogen content. These findings demonstrate the potential of ultrasonic-assisted coating in improving the mechanical properties of PLA scaffolds, making them suitable for biomedical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142340467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research investigates the production of biodegradable films using a combination of gum odina (GO) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with varied ratio. The study focuses on the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of PVA-GO composite films, emphasizing how versatile and biodegradable they may be for a range of packaging applications. Solvent-cast PVA-GO films with different ratios are subjected to a methodical analytical process to determine several parameters like mechanical qualities, thermal stability, biodegradability in soil, contact angle, transparency, water vapor permeability, moisture content, thickness, density, water solubility, microstructure, and FTIR analysis. The outcomes demonstrate that GO improves UV barrier qualities and water vapor permeability. Additionally, the films showed notable biodegradability, acceptable thermal stability, and mechanical qualities. In short, PVA-GO films can provide an eco-friendly packing substitute with adaptable qualities fit for a range of uses. Therefore, this research may further contribute promising information in the field of biodegradable packaging materials in the future.
{"title":"Effect of Different Ratios of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Gum Odina for the Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Composite Films.","authors":"Mousumi Tudu, Ahana Hazra, Pankaj Paul, Abhishek Mohanta, Sohini Chatterjee, Amalesh Samanta","doi":"10.1002/bip.23630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23630","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research investigates the production of biodegradable films using a combination of gum odina (GO) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with varied ratio. The study focuses on the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of PVA-GO composite films, emphasizing how versatile and biodegradable they may be for a range of packaging applications. Solvent-cast PVA-GO films with different ratios are subjected to a methodical analytical process to determine several parameters like mechanical qualities, thermal stability, biodegradability in soil, contact angle, transparency, water vapor permeability, moisture content, thickness, density, water solubility, microstructure, and FTIR analysis. The outcomes demonstrate that GO improves UV barrier qualities and water vapor permeability. Additionally, the films showed notable biodegradability, acceptable thermal stability, and mechanical qualities. In short, PVA-GO films can provide an eco-friendly packing substitute with adaptable qualities fit for a range of uses. Therefore, this research may further contribute promising information in the field of biodegradable packaging materials in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142280051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thanh-Thuong Le Duong, Binh Thanh Vu, Hanh Thi-Kieu Ta, Quan Minh Vo, Thanh Dinh Le, Thi-Hiep Nguyen
Bone tissue engineering is a promising technology being studied globally to become an effective and sustainable method to treat the problems of damaged or diseased bones. In this work, we developed an in situ cross-linking hydrogel system that combined N-succinyl chitosan (NSC) and oxidized alginate (OA) at varying mixing ratios through Schiff base cross-linking. The hydrogel system also contains biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) and ascorbic acid (AA), which could enhance biological characteristics and accelerate bone repair. The hydrogels' properties were examined through physicochemical tests such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), x-ray diffraction (XRD), pore size and porosity measurement, swelling ratio, degradation rate, AA release study, as well as cytocompatibility, including live/dead and cytotoxicity assays. The results revealed that the supplementation of AA and BCP components can affect the physico-mechanical properties of the hydrogel system. However, they exhibited noncytotoxic properties. Overall, the results demonstrated that the hydrogel composed of 3% (w/v) NSC and 3% (w/v) OA (NSC: OA volume ratio is 8:2) loaded with 40% (w/w) BCP and 0.3 mg/mL AA has the potential for bone regeneration.
骨组织工程是一项前景广阔的技术,正在全球范围内进行研究,它将成为治疗受损或病变骨骼问题的一种有效且可持续的方法。在这项工作中,我们开发了一种原位交联水凝胶系统,通过席夫碱交联将 N-琥珀酰壳聚糖(NSC)和氧化海藻酸盐(OA)以不同的混合比例结合在一起。该水凝胶系统还含有双相磷酸钙(BCP)和抗坏血酸(AA),可增强生物特性并加速骨修复。研究人员通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、能量色散 X 射线光谱(EDS)、傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、X 射线衍射(XRD)、孔径和孔隙率测量、膨胀率、降解率、AA 释放研究以及细胞相容性(包括活/死和细胞毒性试验)等理化测试检验了水凝胶的特性。结果表明,添加 AA 和 BCP 成分会影响水凝胶体系的物理机械性能。不过,它们具有无细胞毒性的特性。总之,研究结果表明,由 3% (w/v) NSC 和 3% (w/v) OA(NSC:OA 体积比为 8:2)与 40% (w/w) BCP 和 0.3 mg/mL AA 组成的水凝胶具有骨再生的潜力。
{"title":"Fabrication of In Situ-Cross-Linked N-Succinyl Chitosan/Oxidized Alginate Hydrogel-Loaded Ascorbic Acid and Biphasic Calcium Phosphate for Bone Tissue Engineering","authors":"Thanh-Thuong Le Duong, Binh Thanh Vu, Hanh Thi-Kieu Ta, Quan Minh Vo, Thanh Dinh Le, Thi-Hiep Nguyen","doi":"10.1002/bip.23628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23628","url":null,"abstract":"Bone tissue engineering is a promising technology being studied globally to become an effective and sustainable method to treat the problems of damaged or diseased bones. In this work, we developed an in situ cross-linking hydrogel system that combined <i>N</i>-succinyl chitosan (NSC) and oxidized alginate (OA) at varying mixing ratios through Schiff base cross-linking. The hydrogel system also contains biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) and ascorbic acid (AA), which could enhance biological characteristics and accelerate bone repair. The hydrogels' properties were examined through physicochemical tests such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), x-ray diffraction (XRD), pore size and porosity measurement, swelling ratio, degradation rate, AA release study, as well as cytocompatibility, including live/dead and cytotoxicity assays. The results revealed that the supplementation of AA and BCP components can affect the physico-mechanical properties of the hydrogel system. However, they exhibited noncytotoxic properties. Overall, the results demonstrated that the hydrogel composed of 3% (w/v) NSC and 3% (w/v) OA (NSC: OA volume ratio is 8:2) loaded with 40% (w/w) BCP and 0.3 mg/mL AA has the potential for bone regeneration.","PeriodicalId":8866,"journal":{"name":"Biopolymers","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142265066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}