Fabrication and characterization of a recombinant fibronectin/cadherin bio-inspired ceramic surface and its influence on adhesion and ossification in vitro

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 776-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhang ◽  
Qiang Xiang ◽  
Shiwu Dong ◽  
Changqing Li ◽  
Yue Zhou
Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 473
Author(s):  
Dilyana Gospodonova ◽  
Iliana Ivanova ◽  
Todorka Vladkova

The aim of this study was to prepare TiO2/Ag/Cu magnetron co-sputtered coatings with controlled characteristics and to correlate them with the antimicrobial activity of the coated glass samples. The elemental composition and distribution, surface morphology, wettability, surface energy and its component were estimated as the surface characteristics influencing the bioadhesion. Well expressed, specific, Ag/Cu concentration-dependent antimicrobial activity in vitro was demonstrated toward Gram-negative and Gram-positive standard test bacterial strains both by diffusion 21 assay and by Most Probable Number of surviving cells. Direct contact and eluted silver/coper nanoparticles killing were experimentally demonstrated as a mode of the antimicrobial action of the studied TiO2/Ag/Cu thin composite coatings. It is expected that they would ensure a broad spectrum bactericidal activity during the indwelling of the coated medical devices and for at least 12 h after that, with the supposition that the benefits will be over a longer time.


Author(s):  
Rajesh Pandiyan ◽  
Abimanyu Sugumaran ◽  
Sumathi Samiappan ◽  
Parameshwaran Sengottaiyan ◽  
Sivasankaran Ayyaru ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Aparecido Lopes Vieira da Cunha ◽  
Paulo Inforçatti Neto ◽  
Kelli Cristina Micocci ◽  
Caroline Faria Bellani ◽  
Heloisa Sobreiro Selistre-de-Araujo ◽  
...  

Scaffolds of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and their biocomposites with 0, 1, 3, and 5 wt.% Biosilicate® were fabricated by the generative manufacturing process coupled with a vertical miniscrew extrusion head to application for restoration of bone tissue. Their morphological characterization indicated the designed 0°/90° architecture range of pore sizes and their interconnectivity is feasible for tissue engineering applications. Mechanical compression tests revealed an up to 57% increase in the stiffness of the scaffold structures with the addition of 1 to 5 wt.% Biosilicate® to the biocomposite. No toxicity was detected in the scaffolds tested by in vitro cell viability with MC3T3-E1 preosteoblast cell line. The results highlighted the potential application of scaffolds fabricated with poly(ε-caprolactone)/Biosilicate® to tissue engineering.


RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (42) ◽  
pp. 35267-35279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Yang ◽  
Yunjing Gao ◽  
Zhongkai Zhou ◽  
Padraig Strappe ◽  
Chris Blanchard

The nano-sized ferritin and chitosan provide a platform for fabricating shell–core system to encapsulate lutein, exhibiting improved stability and prolonged release of lutein in simulated gastrointestinal tract digestion.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilena Vlachou ◽  
Stefanos Kikionis ◽  
Angeliki Siamidi ◽  
Konstantina Tragou ◽  
Stefania Kapoti ◽  
...  

Objective: Aiming at the modified release of melatonin (MLT), electrospun-MLT loaded nanofibers, filled into hard gelatin and DRcapsTM capsules, were used as formulants. Methods: Cellulose acetate, polyvinylpyrrolidinone and hydroxypropylmethylcellusose (HPMC 2910) were used for the preparation of the fiber matrices through electrospinning. The in vitro modified release profile of MLT from the fabricated matrices in gastrointestinal-like fluids was studied. At pH 1.2, the formulations CA1, CA2, PV1, HP1, HP2 and the composite formulations CAPV1-CAPV5 in hard gelatin capsules exhibited fast MLT release. Results: In general, the same trend was observed at pH 6.8, with the exception of CAPV1 and CAPV2. These two composite formulations delivered 52.08% and 75.25% MLT, respectively at a slower pace (6 h) when encapsulated in DRcapsTM capsules. In all other cases, the release of MLT from DRcapsTM capsules filled with the MLT-loaded nanofibers reached 100% at 6h. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the MLT-loaded nanofibrous mats developed in this study exhibit a promising profile for treating sleep dysfunctions.


RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (112) ◽  
pp. 110557-110565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinxian Yu ◽  
Sha Hua ◽  
Mengkai Yang ◽  
Zeze Fu ◽  
Songsong Teng ◽  
...  

A composite scaffold was fabricated with a method involving both electrospinning and 3D printing to give microscale pores and good mechanical properties. Biocompatibility and cell infiltration on the scaffold was evaluated by an in vitro study.


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