scholarly journals Controlled Release of Ropivacaine from Single-Armed (1-PCL) and Four-Armed PCL (4-PCL) Microspheres

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wei Xiong ◽  
Yue-kun Shen ◽  
Peng Dong ◽  
Ying Xiao ◽  
Xiong-qing Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Release ◽  
Release Assay ◽  
Ft Ir

Sustained release of anesthesia has shown great promise in the treatment of chronic pain in patients. In this research, we used neutralized ropivacaine as an anesthesia and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) with different architectures to systematically study how these architectures affect the release of ropivacaine. After optimizing the parameters of the preparation of microspheres, ropivacaine-loaded 1-PCL microspheres and 4-PCL microspheres were obtained. Fourier Transform infrared spectra (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction spectra (XRD) confirmed that ropivacaine was encapsulated within the microsphere rather than inserted on the surface of the microsphere. Ropivacaine was found to be buried deeper in the 1-PCL microsphere than in the 4-PCL microsphere. In vitro release assay revealed that small crystalline grains interfered with ropivacaine release in 4-PCL microspheres during the initial release period, but then two kinds of microspheres showed a similar ropivacaine release rate. We basically proved that the architecture of PCL has a negligible effect on ropivacaine release. Cell proliferation test revealed that the release of products from the microspheres resulted in insignificant toxicity towards mammalian cells.

A study on using expanded perlite with hydroxyapatite: Reinforced bio-composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 095441192199656
Author(s):  
Erdoğan Karip ◽  
Mehtap Muratoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Body Fluid ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Cold Isostatic Pressing ◽  
Expanded Perlite ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Pressing Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Ft Ir

People are exposed to different kinds of diseases or various accidents in life. Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been widely employed for bone treatment applications. In this study, HA was extracted from sheep bones. Bio-composites were doped with 1, 5, and 10 wt.% of expanded perlite and 5 wt.% of ZrO2–MgO-P2O5. The bio-composites were prepared by the cold isostatic pressing method (250 MPa) and sintered at 900°C for 1 h. In order to evaluate the characteristics of the bio-composites, microhardness, density, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were carried out on them. Additionally, the specimens whose characteristics were determined were kept in synthetic body fluid (SBF), and their in vitro behavior was examined. As a result, it was observed that microhardness increased as both the weight and the grain size of the expanded perlite were increased. Calcium silicate, tri-calcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite were observed in the XRD analysis of all samples, and the formation of apatite structures was increased by addition of ZrO2–MgO–P2O5.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Response to Surface Altered Porous Ti

2015 ◽  
Vol 638 ◽  
pp. 67-72
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Salantiu ◽  
Florin Popa ◽  
Petru Pascuta ◽  
Olga Soritau ◽  
Noemi Dirzu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chemically Modified ◽  
Porous Ti ◽  
Average Porosity ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Cell Testing ◽  
Scanning Electron

This work aims to investigate the influence of surface conditioning of porous Ti for enhancing its biological activity, as assessed by in vitro stem cell testing. Porous Ti samples with an average porosity of 32% were processed by Powder Metallurgy with dextrin as a space holder. The samples were subjected to H2O2 treatment to form an enhanced TiO2 film, followed by a heat treatment at 400°C and 600°C aiming to the crystallization of the as-formed amorphous titanium oxide. Samples characterization was performed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The treated surfaces revealed to be made of both anatase and rutile TiO2, with groove–shaped structure and cracks on the surface of the TiO2 film. The intrinsic biocompatibility of the chemically modified porous Ti surfaces was assessed in vitro. In our cell culture tests, stem cells were found to attach and proliferate better on the chemically treated Ti surfaces compared to the control untreated Ti surfaces.

Synthesis, Characterization and X-Ray Crystal Structure of the New Schiff Base and Anticandidal Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 1090-1090
Author(s):  
Mehmet Poyraz Mehmet Poyraz ◽  
Musa Sari Musa Sari ◽  
Halil Berber Halil Berber ◽  
Nursenem Karaca and Fatih Demirci Nursenem Karaca and Fatih Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Base ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microdilution Method ◽  
Broth Microdilution Method ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Anticandidal Activity ◽  
Crystal Structural

A new Schiff base, namely 2-methoxy-6-((2-(4 nitrophenyl) hydrazineylidene) methyl)phenol was synthesized and characterized by melting points, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, 1H-NMR and UV-VIS spectra). The chemical structure of compound was further confirmed by single crystal structural X-ray diffraction. The Schiff base is crystallized in the triclinic space group P-1. In the crystal, molecules are linked by O-H…O hydrogen bonds between the hydroxy “-O-” atom and the methoxy “-O-” atom. Furthermore, the synthesized Schiff base was tested for the in vitro anticandidal activities using CLSI broth microdilution method against human pathogenic Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis and C. krusei standard strains. In the anticandidal activity test results, the new Schiff base was found to be effective at 1 mg/mL - 0.25 mg/mL concentrations. (The last line omitted) (The sentence marked in red will be deleted)

scholarly journals Nanangenines: drimane sesquiterpenoids as the dominant metabolite cohort of a novel Australian fungus, Aspergillus nanangensis

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 2631-2643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather J Lacey ◽  
Cameron L M Gilchrist ◽  
Andrew Crombie ◽  
John A Kalaitzis ◽  
Daniel Vuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Biosynthetic Pathway ◽  
Spectroscopic Analysis ◽  
Bioinformatics Analysis ◽  
Biosynthetic Gene Cluster ◽  
In Vitro Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Drimane Sesquiterpenoids

Chemical investigation of an undescribed Australian fungus, Aspergillus nanangensis, led to the identification of the nanangenines – a family of seven new and three previously reported drimane sesquiterpenoids. The structures of the nanangenines were elucidated by detailed spectroscopic analysis supported by single crystal X-ray diffraction studies. The compounds were assayed for in vitro activity against bacteria, fungi, mammalian cells and plants. Bioinformatics analysis, including comparative analysis with other acyl drimenol-producing Aspergilli, led to the identification of a putative nanangenine biosynthetic gene cluster that corresponds to the proposed biosynthetic pathway for nanangenines.

Preparation of N, O-Carboxymethyl Chitosan with Different Substitutional Degree and its Application for Hemostasis

2013 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 1061-1066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wei Zhao ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Xiang Han ◽  
Jing Guan
Keyword(s):  
Carboxymethyl Chitosan ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Clotting Time ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ubbelohde Viscometer

We prepared N, O-carboxymethyl chitosans (CMCSs) with different substitutional degrees (SDs) to evaluate their effects of hemostasis, and provided experimental basis on biomedical materials. Chloroethanoic acid was used to synthesize CMCSs. The structure were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WXRD). Potentiometric titration and Ubbelohde viscometer were adopted to determine the SD and intrinsic viscosity of CMCSs. Contact angle measurements were investigated to determine surface wettability. Method of dynamic clotting time and coagulation test in vivo were used to evaluate their effects of hemostasis. SDs of CMCSs were from 50% to 110%. As the SD increased, molecular weight decreased. CMCS powder with SD 63% possessed excellent hemostasis both in vitro and in vivo. CMCS powder owned hemostatic capability prior to CS. CMCS powder with SD 63% (neither too high, nor too low) possessed excellent hemostasis both in vitro and in vivo.

scholarly journals Microflower like Zinc Oxide/Cerium, Lanthanum Substituted Hydroxyapatite Bilayer Coating on Surgical Grade Stainless Steel for Corrosion Resistance, Antibacterial and Bioactive Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 815-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sridevi ◽  
P. Karthikeyan ◽  
D. Dhivyapriya ◽  
L. Mitu ◽  
P. Maheswaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Electrochemical Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bilayer Coating ◽  
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Bilayer Coatings

The growing evidence of beneficial role of zinc in bone has increased the interest of developing zinc-containing biomaterials for medical applications and specifically biocompatible coatings that can be deposited on metallic implants to benefit from their load-bearing capabilities. In present work, zinc oxide/cerium, lanthanum substituted (ZnO/Ce,La-HAP) hydroxyapatite bilayer coatings have been fabricated by electrodeposition technique. As developed, ZnO/Ce,La-HAP bilayer coatings were then structurally, morphologically and chemically characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), higher resolution scanning electron microscopy (HRSEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX). The properties of corrosion performance of 316L SS were explored in Ringers solution using electrochemical analysis. The potentiodynamic polarization and impedance analysis demonstrated that the anticorrosion behavior of 316L SS was significantly increased by the bilayer coating. Cell viability in vitro, antibacterial activity and live/dead assay of ZnO/Ce,La-HAP bilayer coating were investigated. Hence, development of ZnO/Ce,La-HAP bilayer coating on 316L SS to make it suitable for biomedical applications.

scholarly journals Remineralizing Efficacy of Fluorohydroxyapatite Gel on Artificial Dentinal Caries Lesion

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianqian Wang ◽  
Shize Liu ◽  
Xuejun Gao ◽  
Yan Wei ◽  
Xuliang Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Diameter ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Caries Lesion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dentin Surface ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Ft Ir

The aim was to evaluate the remineralizing efficacy of fluorohydroxyapatite (FHA) gel on artificial dentinal caries lesion in vitro. Artificial carious lesions were made on occlusal cavities of teeth by exposing the dentin surface to a demineralizing solution. Each cavity was capped with a 3 mm thick FHA gel for 4 weeks. After the FHA gel was removed, the surface morphology and structure of the dentin were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The dentin mineral density (DMD) was measured by micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). A layer of dense and orderly hexagonal crystal structure, with average diameter of 1 μm and thickness of 4~5 μm, could be observed on dentin surface. These crystals exhibited elemental peaks for calcium, phosphorus, carbon, and oxygen and characteristic peaks of hydroxyapatite (HA) and fluorapatite (FA) via XRD and FT-IR. The DMD of dentin surface layer significantly increased after it was capped with FHA gel (P<0.05). In the present study, the FHA gel could rapidly construct apatite on the artificial dentin caries surface and significantly increase the mineral density, which suggests that FHA gel might be a proper IPT material with remineralizing function.

scholarly journals Characterization and Antimicrobial Characteristics of Chitosan Modified Hibiscus Sabdariffal.Extract

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 5851-5857
Author(s):  
Fatma Elzhraa Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Polymeric Product ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Antimicrobial Studies ◽  
Extract Content ◽  
Ft Ir

Samples of Chitosan (Cs) natural polymer containing successive amount of Hibiscus sabdariffaLextract were sucssesfuly synthesized using traditional simple casting route. Prepared thin films were characterized using fourier transform infrared (FTIR). FT-IR of synthesized thin films reveals maintenance of the characteristic bands of chitosan in addition to the appearance of two new sharp intense bands at 1782 and 954 cm-1 intensified with increasing plant extract content and assigned to the interaction between NH2 of polymer skeleton with falvanoids present in the extract. Obtained data poit out to a formation of homogenous composite structure. X-ray diffraction data (XRD) reval no prounounced band indicating the amorphous structure of synthesized final polymeric product. In vitro antimicrobial studies were performed using both gram negative and positive bacteria in addition to Fungul and Yeast activity using simple minimum inhibition zone (MIZ) standeredroutain.

Novel organotin(iv) complexes derived from 4-fluorophenyl-selenoacetic acid: synthesis, characterization and in vitro cytostatic activity evaluation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (13) ◽  
pp. 5639-5650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Ru Qiu ◽  
Ru-Fen Zhang ◽  
Shao-Liang Zhang ◽  
Shuang Cheng ◽  
Qian-Li Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Acid Synthesis ◽  
Cytostatic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Activity Evaluation ◽  
Ft Ir

A cluster of novel organotin(iv) complexes were designed, synthesized, and characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, and NMR (1H, 13C, and 119Sn) spectroscopy as well as single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

scholarly journals CHARACTERIZATION AND HYPOGLYCEMIC STUDY OF ISOLATED NATURAL POLYMER FROM THE STEM OF MANILKARA HEXANDRA (ROXB.) DUBARD

2019 ◽  
pp. 206-213
Author(s):  
IRUDAYA MONISHA S. ◽  
ROSALINE VIMALA J.
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Natural Polymer ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Scanning Electron

Objective: In the present study, the isolated natural polymer from the stem of Manilkara hexandra and their physiochemical parameters were investigated. It is further involved in hypoglycemic studies. Methods: The gum exudates were screened for phytochemicals, physicochemically analyzed for solubility, pH, total ash, moisture content, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, sulfated ash, flow property, and it is characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared analysis (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) studies (13Carbon and 1Proton) and it was examined in vitro studies by hypoglycaemic activity. Results: The isolated gum extracted from the stem of Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard ash values were found to be low. The gum is found to be hygroscopic in nature due to its high moisture content (0.9131±0.03). Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectra show relevant functional groups for gum, which is further confirmed by resonance spectral studies. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern shows that the gum is amorphous as well as crystalline in nature. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image confirms that the gum particles have irregular size and shape. Sugar composition analysis by Thin Layer Chromatography indicated the presence of rhamnose, arabinose. The in vitro study of hypoglycemic activity shows the best report compared with the standard. The experimental evidence offers scope to use this natural polymer in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Conclusion: The isolated natural polymer shows good result in hypoglycemic studies compared with standard.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document