Polyelectrolyte Complexes (PECs) for Biomedical Applications

2017 ◽  
pp. 45-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisha Buriuli ◽  
Devendra Verma
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes

scholarly journals Influence of the SolubleInsoluble Ratios of Cyclodextrins Polymers on the Viscoelastic Properties of Injectable ChitosanBased Hydrogels for Biomedical Application

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Palomino-Durand ◽  
Marco Lopez ◽  
Frédéric Cazaux ◽  
Bernard Martel ◽  
Nicolas Blanchemain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viscoelastic Properties ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes ◽  
Anionic Polymers ◽  
The Difference

Injectable pre-formed physical hydrogels provide many advantages for biomedical applications. Polyelectrolyte complexes (PEC) formed between cationic chitosan (CHT) and anionic polymers of cyclodextrin (PCD) render a hydrogel of great interest. Given the difference between water-soluble (PCDs) and water-insoluble PCD (PCDi) in the extension of polymerization, the present study aims to explore their impact on the formation and properties of CHT/PCD hydrogel obtained from the variable ratios of PCDi and PCDs in the formulation. Hydrogels CHT/PCDi/PCDs at weight ratios of 3:0:3, 3:1.5:1.5, and 3:3:0 were elaborated in a double–syringe system. The chemical composition, microstructure, viscoelastic properties, injectability, and structural integrity of the hydrogels were investigated. The cytotoxicity of the hydrogel was also evaluated by indirect contact with pre-osteoblast cells. Despite having similar shear–thinning and self-healing behaviors, the three hydrogels showed a marked difference in their rheological characteristics, injectability, structural stability, etc., depending on their PCDi and PCDs contents. Among the three, all the best above-mentioned properties, in addition to a high cytocompatibility, were found in the hydrogel 3:1.5:1.5. For the first time, we gained a deeper understanding of the role of the PCDi/PCDs in the injectable pre-formed hydrogels (CHT/PCDi/PCDs), which could be further fine-tuned to enhance their performance in biomedical applications.

Emerging biomedical applications of polyaspartic acid-derived biodegradable polyelectrolytes and polyelectrolyte complexes

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (13) ◽  
pp. 2102-2122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhu Srinivas Yavvari ◽  
Anand Kumar Awasthi ◽  
Aashish Sharma ◽  
Avinash Bajaj ◽  
Aasheesh Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Tissue Adhesives ◽  
Polyaspartic Acid ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes

A summary of positive biomedical attributes of biodegradable polyelectrolytes (PELs) prepared from aspartic acid is provided. The utility of these PELs in emerging applications such as biomineralization modulators, antimycobacterials, biocompatible cell encapsulants and tissue adhesives is highlighted.

Development of Antibacterial Xanthan/Chitosan Biguanidine Hydrochlo ride Polyelectrolyte Complexes Decorated with Eco-friendly Prepared Silver Nanoparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend Ezzat Salama ◽  
Mohamed Samir Abdel Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Integral Procedure ◽  
Face Centered ◽  
Average Size

Background:: Novel eco-friendly silver nanocomposites of xanthan/chitosan biguanidine hydrochloride polyelectrolyte complexes were successfully prepared. Methods:: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were formed through an insitu eco-friendly reduction by the non-toxic polysaccharides without the usage of toxic reagents. FTIR confirmed the successful preparation of the nanocomposites while XRD confirmed the presence of AgNPs with face-centered cubic structures. TEM confirmed the homogeneous distribution of AgNPs with an average size of 14.1 nm. SEM was used to study the surface morphology of the nanocomposites while the energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirmed the presence of AgNPs. Results:: Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability was improved in the presence of AgNPs as detected from the calculated integral procedure decomposition temperature. Antibacterial activity against different bacteria species was significantly improved upon increasing the content of AgNPs. Conclusion:: Due to their interesting properties, the prepared polyelectrolyte complexes and their AgNPs nanocomposites could be employed potentially in many biomedical applications like drug delivery.

scholarly journals A Review of Gum Hydrocolloid Polyelectrolyte Complexes (PEC) for Biomedical Applications: Their Properties and Drug Delivery Studies

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1796
Author(s):  
Jindrayani Nyoo Putro ◽  
Valentino Bervia Lunardi ◽  
Felycia Edi Soetaredjo ◽  
Maria Yuliana ◽  
Shella Permatasari Santoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Order Equation ◽  
Zero Order ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes ◽  
First Order ◽  
Natural Gum

The utilization of natural gum polysaccharides as the vehicle for drug delivery systems and other biomedical applications has increased in recent decades. Their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and price are much cheaper than other materials. It is also renewable and available in massive amounts, which are the main reasons for its use in pharmaceutical applications. Gum can be easily functionalized with other natural polymers to enhance their applications. Various aspects of the utilization of natural gums in the forms of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) for drug delivery systems are discussed in this review. The application of different mathematical models were used to represent the drug release mechanisms from PECs; these models include a zero-order equation, first-order equation, Higuchi, simplified Higuchi, Korsmeyer–Peppas, and Peppas–Sahlin.

scholarly journals Polyelectrolyte Complexes of Natural Polymers and Their Biomedical Applications

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Ishihara ◽  
Satoko Kishimoto ◽  
Shingo Nakamura ◽  
Yoko Sato ◽  
Hidemi Hattori
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Electrostatic Interactions ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Tissue Adhesives ◽  
Chitosan Hydrogel ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes ◽  
Micro Particles ◽  
Positively Charged

Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), composed of natural and biodegradable polymers, (such as positively charged chitosan or protamine and negatively charged glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)) have attracted attention as hydrogels, films, hydrocolloids, and nano-/micro-particles (N/MPs) for biomedical applications. This is due to their biocompatibility and biological activities. These PECs have been used as drug and cell delivery carriers, hemostats, wound dressings, tissue adhesives, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. In addition to their comprehensive review, this review describes our original studies and provides an overview of the characteristics of chitosan-based hydrogel, including photo-cross-linkable chitosan hydrogel and hydrocolloidal PECs, as well as molecular-weight heparin (LH)/positively charged protamine (P) N/MPs. These are generated by electrostatic interactions between negatively charged LH and positively charged P together with their potential biomedical applications.

Biodegradable polyelectrolyte complexes of chitosan and partially crosslinked dextran phosphate with potential for biomedical applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 169 ◽  
pp. 500-512
Author(s):  
Sergey O. Solomevich ◽  
Egor I. Dmitruk ◽  
Pavel M. Bychkovsky ◽  
Daria A. Salamevich ◽  
Sviatlana V. Kuchuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Polyelectrolyte Complexes

Applications of Scanning Microscopy in Biomedical Research

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 354-355
Author(s):  
T. L. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Information Content ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dental Enamel ◽  
Resolving Power ◽  
Whole Mount ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Content Information ◽  
Sectioned Tissue

Biomedical applications of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) have increased in number quite rapidly over the last several years. Studies have been made of cells, whole mount tissue, sectioned tissue, particles, human chromosomes, microorganisms, dental enamel and skeletal material. Many of the advantages of using this instrument for such investigations come from its ability to produce images that are high in information content. Information about the chemical make-up of the specimen, its electrical properties and its three dimensional architecture all may be represented in such images. Since the biological system is distinctive in its chemistry and often spatially scaled to the resolving power of the SEM, these images are particularly useful in biomedical research.In any form of microscopy there are two parameters that together determine the usefulness of the image. One parameter is the size of the volume being studied or resolving power of the instrument and the other is the amount of information about this volume that is displayed in the image. Both parameters are important in describing the performance of a microscope. The light microscope image, for example, is rich in information content (chemical, spatial, living specimen, etc.) but is very limited in resolving power.

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