scholarly journals A Mucoadhesive Electrospun Nanofibrous Matrix for Rapid Oramucosal Drug Delivery

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Dott ◽  
Charu Tyagi ◽  
Lomas K. Tomar ◽  
Yahya E. Choonara ◽  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Adhesion Force ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Work Of Adhesion ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Glycerol Concentration ◽  
Disintegration Time ◽  
Fill Volume

A nanofibrous matrix system (NFMS), consisting of a drug-loaded nanofiber layer, was electrospun directly onto a polymeric backing film, the latter of which was formulated and optimized according to a 3-level, 3-factor Box-Behnken experimental design. The dependent variables, fill volume, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) concentration, and glycerol concentration, were assessed for their effects on measured responses, disintegration time, work of adhesion, force of adhesion, dissolution area under curve (AUC) at 1 minute, and permeation AUC at 3 minutes. Physicochemical and physicomechanical properties of the developed system were studied by rheology, FTIR, toughness determination, mucoadhesion, and nanotensile testing. Data obtained from the physicomechanical characterization confirmed the suitability of NFMS for application in oramucosal drug delivery. The optimized NFMS showed the drug entrapment of 2.3 mg/1.5 cm2with disintegration time of 12.8 seconds. Electrospinning of drug-loaded polyvinylalcohol (PVA) fibers resulted in a matrix with an exceedingly high surface-area-to-volume ratio, which enhanced the rate of dissolution for rapid oramucosal drug delivery. To corroborate with the experimental studies, the incorporation of glycerol with HPMC and PVA blend was mechanistically elucidated using computer-assisted modeling of the 3D polymeric architecture of the respective molecular complexes to envisage the likely alignment of the polymer morphologies affecting the performance of the nanofibrous device.

Fabrication of Hybrid Cell-Microbead Constructs Using Laser Direct-Write of Alginate Microbeads and Adherent Breast Cancer Cells

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew D. Dias ◽  
David M. Kingsley ◽  
Douglas B. Chrisey ◽  
David T. Corr
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Hybrid Cell ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Direct Write ◽  
Cellular Interactions ◽  
Paracrine Signaling ◽  
Laser Direct Write

Microbeads are becoming popular tools in tissue engineering as 3D microstructure hydrogels. The gel nature of microbeads enables them to sequester soluble factors and mammalian cells, and their high surface area-to-volume ratio allows diffusion between the bead and the environment [1,2]. Microbeads are thus good systems for drug delivery and can serve as 3D microenvironments for cells. To fully maximize their potential as delivery systems and microenvironments, it is highly desirable to create spatially-precise hybrid cultures of microbeads and mammalian cells. Precise placement of microbeads in proximity to patterned cells will allow the study of spatial cellular interactions, paracrine signaling, and drug delivery.

Development of Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bio-Erodible Polymeric Nanomats

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 3310-3320 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Piras ◽  
L. Nikkola ◽  
F. Chiellini ◽  
N. Ashammakhi ◽  
E. Chiellini
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Active Agent ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Nano Structure

Application of nanofiber-based nanomats in medicine is attractive and thanks to the 3D nano-structure and the high surface to volume ratio they are excellent for local controlled drug delivery. The use of bioactive bioerodible polymers for developing drug delivery nanomats may allow for drug release and targeting control. Objective of the current study was to evaluate the suitability of bioerodible polymeric material based on n-butyl hemiester of [poly(maleic anhydride-alt-2-methoxyethyl vinyl ether)] (PAM14) for the preparation of nanomats for controlled administration of anti-inflammatory, diclofenac sodium (DS) drug. Samples were prepared using different polymer concentrations (5–10%) in either ethanol or acetic acid as solvent. Morphology was investigated by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal analysis such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was performed to detect effect on polymer arrangement. DS localization in electrospun nanomats was evaluated by using electron back scattering microanalysis, based on the detection of chlorine, and drug release kinetics was assessed using UV-Vis. Average fiber diameter resulted in the range of 100 nm to 1.0 μm and a homogeneous distribution of the loaded drug into the fibers was observed. The DS release was immediate and despite the preliminary nature of the performed electrospinning experiments, the achieved results appear promising for the future development of a novel system for the controlled and targeted administration of drug and active agent.

scholarly journals Modified Nanoparticles as Potential Agents in Bone Diseases: Cancer and Implant-Related Complications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 658
Author(s):  
Karol P. Steckiewicz ◽  
Iwona Inkielewicz-Stepniak
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Bone Cancer ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Bone Diseases ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
Capping Agent ◽  
Implant Surface

Materials sized 1–100 nm are the nanotechnology’s field of interest. Because of the unique properties such as the ability to penetrate biological barriers and a high surface to volume ratio, nanoparticles (NPs) are a powerful tool to be used in medicine and industry. This review discusses the role of nanotechnology in bone-related issues: osteosarcoma (bone cancer), the biocompatibility of the implants and implant-related infections. In cancer therapy, NPs can be used as (I) cytotoxic agents, (II) drug delivery platforms and (III) in thermotherapy. In implant-related issues, NPs can be used as (I) antimicrobial agents and (II) adjuvants to increase the biocompatibility of implant surface. Properties of NPs depend on (I) the type of NPs, (II) their size, (III) shape, (IV) concentration, (V) incubation time, (VI) functionalization and (VII) capping agent type.

scholarly journals MUCOADHESIVE AND MICROSPHERE: A SHORT REVIEW

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Preeti Singh ◽  
Richa Tibrewal
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery System ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Intimate Contact ◽  
Microsphere Method ◽  
Method Of Evaluation ◽  
Mucoadhesive Microsphere

Microsphere constitutes an important part of novel drug delivery system by virtue of their small size and efficient carrier capacity. Due to their short residence time, bioadhesive characteristics can be coupled to microsphere to develop mucoadhesive microsphere. Bioadhesion defined as state in which two materials, at least one of which is biological in nature, are held together for a prolonged time by the way of interfacial forces. Microsphere are the carrier around drug delivery system in which particle size in ranges from 1-1000 μm range in diameter having a core of drug and entirely outer layers of polymers as coating material. Mucoadhesive microsphere have advantages like efficient absorption and enhanced bioavailability of drugs due to high surface of volume ratio, a much more intimate contact with mucus layer, controlled and sustained release of drug from dosage form and specific targeting of drug to absorption site. This study aim to provide an overview of various aspects of mucoadhesive microsphere based on various polymers, method of preparation of mucoadhesive microsphere, method of evaluation and their applications in drug delivery system.Keywords: Mucoadhesive, microsphere, bioavailability.

Synthetic Polymer-based Electrospun Fibers: Biofunctionalization Strategies and Recent Advances in Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery and Diagnostics

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (20) ◽  
pp. 2385-2400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Pertici ◽  
Guillaume Martrou ◽  
Didier Gigmes ◽  
Thomas Trimaille
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Synthetic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Fibers ◽  
Inorganic Particles ◽  
Therapeutic Molecules ◽  
Critical Requirement ◽  
High Degree

Background: Over the last decades, synthetic polymer-based electrospun nano/microfibers have emerged as potent materials in crucial biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery and diagnostics. This is mainly attributed to versatility and reproducibility of the electrospinning (ES) process, as well as the high surface- to-volume ratio of the generated nanostructures. Appropriate functionalization with dedicated biomolecules (i.e. cell adhesive peptides, therapeutic molecules, bio-probes) is a critical requirement for the performances of such materials in their related application. Methods: We report on the different chemical methodologies for preparing biofunctionalized synthetic polymer fibers, on the basis of two main approaches: biomolecule introduction after ES process (post-ES) and before ES (pre-ES). We then focused on the latest implications of such materials in areas of tissue engineering, drug delivery and diagnostics. Results: This review describes the numerous immobilization strategies (either covalent or non-covalent) developed for designing biofunctionalized fibers, as well as their impact on their properties in dedicated application. The inputs of advanced conjugation tools (“clickable” chemistries, PEG linkers) for biofunctionalization are also highlighted. In the light of the literature, it appears that increasing research efforts are now devoted to multifunctional character and fiber combination with other materials (hydrogels, inorganic particles, microfluidic devices) for improved and tunable performances. Conclusion: Owing to flexibility and robustness of ES process as well as advances in conjugation and polymer/material engineering, high degree of control over biofunctionalization can now be achieved, to fit as best as possible the requirements of the targeted application. The performances reached up to now augur well for the future of such class of materials.

Non-Contact Experimental Assessment of Spinal Facet Joint Cartilage Dehydration

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren Kim ◽  
Peter Simon ◽  
Gunnar Andersson ◽  
Howard S. An ◽  
Nozomu Inoue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facet Joint ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Thickness Measurement ◽  
Joint Cartilage ◽  
Exponential Trend

Dehydration may cause undesirable morphological changes in small hydrated tissue with high surface-to-volume ratio during in vitro experimentation that can result in erroneous data. The lumbar facet joint cartilage, an example of such tissue, is highly susceptible to dehydration due its high content of water (60% to 80% by volume) when exposed to ambient air [1]. Recent studies involving thickness measurement of articular human and bovine cartilage from the tibial plateau reported distinct decreases in thickness due to dehydration and the importance of maintaining its hydration during biomechanical experimental studies [1–3]. Knee joint and facet joint cartilage are characterized as hyaline cartilage surrounded by synovial fluid and encased in a joint capsule. The fact that both are synovial joints suggests that facet joint cartilage may show similar dehydration rates; however, due to its smaller size and different surface-to-volume, the dehydration rate is expected to be higher for facet joint cartilage. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the rate of facet joint cartilage dehydration has not been quantified before. It is hypothesized that the facet joint cartilage thickness will decrease in an inverse exponential trend and significant changes will be seen as dehydration time intervals time increases. The objectives of this study were: 1) quantify the dimensional stability of the cartilage samples under a sequential dehydration protocol, and 2) to evaluate the cartilage shrinkage rate.

scholarly journals Layered Double Hydroxides: A Toolbox for Chemistry and Biology

Crystals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Arrabito ◽  
Aurelio Bonasera ◽  
Giuseppe Prestopino ◽  
Andrea Orsini ◽  
Alessio Mattoccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Layered Double Hydroxides ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Cellular Differentiation ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Significant Research ◽  
Organic Catalysis ◽  
Double Hydroxides

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are an emergent class of biocompatible inorganic lamellar nanomaterials that have attracted significant research interest owing to their high surface-to-volume ratio, the capability to accumulate specific molecules, and the timely release to targets. Their unique properties have been employed for applications in organic catalysis, photocatalysis, sensors, drug delivery, and cell biology. Given the widespread contemporary interest in these topics, time-to-time it urges to review the recent progresses. This review aims to summarize the most recent cutting-edge reports appearing in the last years. It firstly focuses on the application of LDHs as catalysts in relevant chemical reactions and as photocatalysts for organic molecule degradation, water splitting reaction, CO2 conversion, and reduction. Subsequently, the emerging role of these materials in biological applications is discussed, specifically focusing on their use as biosensors, DNA, RNA, and drug delivery, finally elucidating their suitability as contrast agents and for cellular differentiation. Concluding remarks and future prospects deal with future applications of LDHs, encouraging researches in better understanding the fundamental mechanisms involved in catalytic and photocatalytic processes, and the molecular pathways that are activated by the interaction of LDHs with cells in terms of both uptake mechanisms and nanotoxicology effects.

scholarly journals Electrospun Solid Dispersions of Maraviroc for Rapid Intravaginal Preexposure Prophylaxis of HIV

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 4855-4865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron Ball ◽  
Kim A. Woodrow
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Dosage Form ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Solid Dispersions ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
High Drug ◽  
Solid Dosage

ABSTRACTThe development of topical anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) microbicides may provide women with strategies to protect themselves against sexual HIV transmission. Pericoital drug delivery systems intended for use immediately before sex, such as microbicide gels, must deliver high drug doses for maximal effectiveness. The goal of achieving a high antiretroviral dose is complicated by the need to simultaneously retain the dose and quickly release drug compounds into the tissue. For drugs with limited solubility in vaginal gels, increasing the gel volume to increase the dose can result in leakage. While solid dosage forms like films and tablets increase retention, they often require more than 15 min to fully dissolve, potentially increasing the risk of inducing epithelial abrasions during sex. Here, we demonstrate that water-soluble electrospun fibers, with their high surface area-to-volume ratio and ability to disperse antiretrovirals, can serve as an alternative solid dosage form for microbicides requiring both high drug loading and rapid hydration. We formulated maraviroc at up to 28 wt% into electrospun solid dispersions made from either polyvinylpyrrolidone or poly(ethylene oxide) nanofibers or microfibers and investigated the role of drug loading, distribution, and crystallinity in determining drug release rates into aqueous media. We show here that water-soluble electrospun materials can rapidly release maraviroc upon contact with moisture and that drug delivery is faster (less than 6 min under sink conditions) when maraviroc is electrospun in polyvinylpyrrolidone fibers containing an excipient wetting agent. These materials offer an alternative dosage form to current pericoital microbicides.

scholarly journals Bio-nano interactions: binding proteins, polysaccharides, lipids and nucleic acids onto magnetic nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucía Abarca-Cabrera ◽  
Paula Fraga-García ◽  
Sonja Berensmeier
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acids ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Functionalized Surfaces ◽  
Major Interest ◽  
Future Work

AbstractThe major interest in nanoparticles as an application platform for biotechnology arises from their high surface-to-volume ratio. Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are particularly appealing due to their superparamagnetic behavior, which enables bioseparation using external magnetic fields. In order to design advanced biomaterials, improve binding capacities and develop innovative processing solutions, a thorough understanding of the factors governing organic-inorganic binding in solution is critical but has not yet been achieved, given the wide variety of chemical and physical influences. This paper offers a critical review of experimental studies of the interactions between low cost IONPs (bare iron oxides, silica-coated or easily-functionalized surfaces) and the main groups of biomolecules: proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and carbohydrates. Special attention is devoted to the driving forces and interdependencies responsible of interactions at the solid-liquid interface, to the unique structural characteristics of each biomolecular class, and to environmental conditions influencing adsorption. Furthermore, studies focusing on mixtures, which are still rare, but absolutely necessary to understand the biocorona, are also included. This review concludes with a discussion of future work needed to fill the gaps in knowledge of bio-nano interactions, seeking to improve nanoparticles’ targeting capabilities in complex systems, and to open the door for multipurpose recognition and bioseparation processes.

scholarly journals Quantum Simulation of the Silicene and Germanene for Sensing and Sequencing of DNA/RNA Nucleobases

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Hikmet Hakan Gürel ◽  
Bahadır Salmankurt
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
2D Materials ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Interaction Mechanism ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
First Principle ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Silicon And Germanium ◽  
Insight Into

Over the last decade, we have been witnessing the rise of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Several 2D materials with outstanding properties have been theoretically predicted and experimentally synthesized. 2D materials are good candidates for sensing and detecting various biomolecules because of their extraordinary properties, such as a high surface-to-volume ratio. Silicene and germanene are the monolayer honeycomb structures of silicon and germanium, respectively. Quantum simulations have been very effective in understanding the interaction mechanism of 2D materials and biomolecules and may play an important role in the development of effective and reliable biosensors. This article focuses on understanding the interaction of DNA/RNA nucleobases with silicene and germanane monolayers and obtaining the possibility of using silicene and germanane monolayers as a biosensor for DNA/RNA nucleobases’ sequencing using the first principle of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations with van der Waals (vdW) correction and nonequilibrium Green’s function method. Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), Adenine (A), Thymine (T), and Uracil (U) were examined as the analytes. The strength of adsorption between the DNA/RNA nucleobases and silicene and germanane is G > C > A > T > U. Moreover, our recent work on the investigation of Au- and Li-decorated silicene and germanane for detection of DNA/RNA nucleobases is presented. Our results show that it is possible to get remarkable changes in transmittance due to the adsorption of nucleobases, especially for G, A, and C. These results indicate that silicene and germanene are both good candidates for the applications in fast sequencing devices for DNA/RNA nucleobases. Additionally, our present results have the potential to give insight into experimental studies and can be valuable for advancements in biosensing and nanobiotechnology.

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