scholarly journals Enhanced Antibacterial activity of eugenol loaded m-PEG/PCL nanoparticles in eliminating resistant bacteria from wastewater

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojgan Shajari ◽  
Kobra Rostamizadeh ◽  
Reza Shapouri ◽  
Lobat Taghavi
Keyword(s):  
Ring Opening ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Hospital Wastewater ◽  
Bacteria Growth ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticle ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Nanoparticle Structure

Abstract In this study, eugenol loaded m-PEG/PCL nanoparticles were used to make better the anti-bacterial properties of eugenol in an attempt to eliminate the resistant bacteria. m-PEG/PCL copolymer was prepared by ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone monomer in the vicinity of dry m-PEG and tin (II) octoate catalyst. Polymeric nanoparticles were prepared by nanoprecipitation procedure. The particle size and zeta potential of mPEG/PCL/eugenol were specified to be 157.23 ± 3.81 nm and − 6.95 ± 0.19 mv, respectively. The polymeric nanoparticle structure was identified by AFM, FT-IR, and DSC techniques. To evaluate and compare the anti-bacterial efficiency of m-PEG/PCL/eugenol and free eugenol, a turbidity assay was used in association with gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Images of SEM were taken from bacteria before and after exposure to the mPEG/PCL/eugenol. Colony-forming unit per milliliter (CFU/ml) method was considered to follow the effect of mPEG/PCL/eugenol on bacteria growth rate in the original hospital wastewater. The results showed that m-PEG/PCL/eugenol nanoparticles at 40 µM concentration show the enormous antibacterial effect at 37°C. In original hospital wastewater, m-PEG/PCL/eugenol in the concentration of 0.125 µM at 25 ° C showed the greatest growth decrease of microbial total count.

Polymeric Nanoparticles for Brain Drug Delivery - A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 649-660
Author(s):  
Subashini Raman ◽  
Syed Mahmood ◽  
Ayah R. Hilles ◽  
Md Noushad Javed ◽  
Motia Azmana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Brain Drug Delivery ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticle ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Brain

Background: Blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a most hindering role in drug delivery to the brain. Recent research comes out with the nanoparticles approach, is continuously working towards improving the delivery to the brain. Currently, polymeric nanoparticle is extensively involved in many therapies for spatial and temporal targeted areas delivery. Methods: We did a non-systematic review, and the literature was searched in Google, Science Direct and PubMed. An overview is provided for the formulation of polymeric nanoparticles using different methods, effect of surface modification on the nanoparticle properties with types of polymeric nanoparticles and preparation methods. An account of different nanomedicine employed with therapeutic agent to cross the BBB alone with biodistribution of the drugs. Results: We found that various types of polymeric nanoparticle systems are available and they prosper in delivering the therapeutic amount of the drug to the targeted area. The effect of physicochemical properties on nanoformulation includes change in their size, shape, elasticity, surface charge and hydrophobicity. Surface modification of polymers or nanocarriers is also vital in the formulation of nanoparticles to enhance targeting efficiency to the brain. Conclusion: More standardized methods for the preparation of nanoparticles and to assess the relationship of surface modification on drug delivery. While the preparation and its output like drug loading, particle size, and charge, permeation is always conflicted, so it requires more attention for the acceptance of nanoparticles for brain delivery.

scholarly journals Lipid polymeric nanoparticles modified with tight junction-modulating peptides promote afatinib delivery across a blood–brain barrier model

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Li Lo ◽  
Hua-Ching Lin ◽  
Shu-Ting Hong ◽  
Chih-Hsien Chang ◽  
Chen-Shen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Metastases ◽  
Tight Junction ◽  
Blood Brain Barrier ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Brain Barrier ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticle ◽  
Blood Brain ◽  
Blood Brain Barrier Model ◽  
Delivery Platform

Abstract Background Brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain one of the most challenging malignancies. Afatinib (Afa) is an orally administered irreversible ErbB family blocker approved for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated NSCLC. However, the incidence of brain metastases in patients with NSCLC and EGFR mutation is high. One of the major obstacles in the treatment of brain metastases is to transport drugs across the blood–brain barrier (BBB). A lipid polymeric nanoparticle (LPN) modified with a tight junction-modulating peptide is a potential formulation to deliver therapeutics across the BBB. FD7 and CCD are short peptides that perturb the tight junctions (TJs) of the BBB. In this study, the use of LPN modified with FD7 or CCD as a delivery platform was explored to enhance Afa delivery across the BBB model of mouse brain-derived endothelial bEnd.3 cells. Results Our findings revealed that Afa/LPN-FD7 and Afa/LPN-CCD exhibited a homogeneous shape, a uniform nano-scaled particle size, and a sustained-release profile. FD7, CCD, Afa/LPN-FD7, and Afa/LPN-CCD did not cause a significant cytotoxic effect on bEnd.3 cells. Afa/LPN-FD7 and Afa/LPN-CCD across the bEnd.3 cells enhanced the cytotoxicity of Afa on human lung adenocarcinoma PC9 cells. FD7 and CCD-modulated TJ proteins, such as claudin 5 and ZO-1, reduced transendothelial electrical resistance, and increased the permeability of paracellular markers across the bEnd.3 cells. Afa/LPN-FD7 and Afa/LPN-CCD were also partially transported through clathrin- and caveolae-mediated transcytosis, revealing the effective activation of paracellular and transcellular pathways to facilitate Afa delivery across the BBB and cytotoxicity of Afa on PC9 cells. Conclusion TJ-modulating peptide-modified LPN could be a prospective platform for the delivery of chemotherapeutics across the BBB to the brain for the potential treatment of the BM of NSCLC.

scholarly journals Fast Preparation of High-Performance Wood Materials Assisted by Ultrasonic and Vacuum Impregnation

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 567
Author(s):  
Hong Yang ◽  
Mingyu Gao ◽  
Jinxin Wang ◽  
Hongbo Mu ◽  
Dawei Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Vacuum Impregnation ◽  
Natural Forests ◽  
Ultrasonic Pretreatment ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
New Material ◽  
Ft Ir

In the absence of high-quality hardwood timber resources, we have gradually turned our attention from natural forests to planted fast-growing forests. However, fast-growing tree timber in general has defects such as low wood density, loose texture, and poor mechanical properties. Therefore, improving the performance of wood through efficient and rapid technological processes and increasing the utilization of inferior wood is a good way to extend the use of wood. Densification of wood increases the strength of low-density wood and extends the range of applications for wood and wood-derived products. In this paper, the effects of ultrasonic and vacuum pretreatment on the properties of high-performance wood were explored by combining sonication, vacuum impregnation, chemical softening, and thermomechanical treatments to densify the wood; then, the changes in the chemical composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of poplar wood before and after treatment were analyzed comparatively by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and mechanical tests. The results showed that with ultrasonic pretreatment and vacuum impregnation, the compression ratio of high-performance wood reached its highest level and the MOR and MOE reached their maximums. With the help of this method, fast-growing softwoods can be easily prepared into dense wood materials, and it is hoped that this new material can be applied in the fields of construction, aviation, and automobile manufacturing.

scholarly journals Advanced treatment of effluent extended aeration process using biological aerated filter (BAF) with natural media: modification in media, design and backwashing process

AMB Express ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Malakootian ◽  
Ali Toolabi ◽  
Saeed Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Hospital Wastewater ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Metal Grid ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Media ◽  
Aeration Process ◽  
Aerated Filter ◽  
Natural Media

AbstractBiological aerated filters (BAFs) have high filtration efficiency due to their tolerance of hydraulic and organic shocks are suitable for the treatment of complex and sanitary wastewater. In this study, for the first time, natural media of date kernel from Bam city was used as the BAF reactor media, with a meshing sand filter separated by a standard metal grid from the natural filter section used at the end of the reactor. This can be considered an innovation in the media and filtration. Aeration in the related reactor with 160 cm height was performed bilaterally as up-flow and continuously by nozzles throughout the reactor media. In this work, the actual effluent of the hospital wastewater treatment plant was employed as the inflow wastewater to the reactor, and its organic and inorganic parameters were measured before and after the treatment by the BAF reactor. The backwashing process was also studied in three ways: bottom backwashing (TB), top backwashing (BB), and top and bottom backwashing (TBBS), to determine the amount of water consumed and to achieve the desired result. According to the results obtained in this study, the removal efficiencies of inorganic and microbial contaminants, amoxicillin and azithromycin were obtained as follows: BOD5: 98.48%, COD: 92.42%, $${\text{NO}}_{3}^{ - }$$ NO 3 - : 99.4%, P: 93.3%, Coliforms: 97%, Color: 42.8%, Turbidity: 95%, Sulphate: 30%, TSS: 98.9%, Amoxicillin: 20% and azithromycin: 13%. In the backwashing process, the amount of water consumed in these three TB, BB, and TBBS methods were obtained 300, 164, and 118 L, respectively, So, TBBS method was selected as the optimal method. Based on the results obtained in this study, it is concluded that the BAF process with natural date kernel has a high efficiency in removing organic and inorganic contaminants from hospital wastewater, also the concentration of most of the effluent parameters was less or in accordance with EPA standard.

scholarly journals Emergent Polymyxin Resistance: End of an Era?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zekun Li ◽  
Yuping Cao ◽  
Lingxian Yi ◽  
Jian-Hua Liu ◽  
Qiwen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Poor Clinical Outcome ◽  
Ventilator Support ◽  
Multiple Risk Factors ◽  
Chromogenic Agar ◽  
Therapeutic Alternatives

Abstract Until recently, the polymyxin antibiotics were used sparingly due to dose limiting toxicities. However, the lack of therapeutic alternatives for infections caused by highly resistant Gram-negative bacteria has led to the increased use of the polymyxins. Unfortunately, the world has witnessed increased rates of polymyxin resistance in the last decade, which is likely in part due to its irrational use in human and veterinary medicine. The spread of polymyxin resistance has been aided by the dissemination of the transferable polymyxin-resistance gene, mcr, in humans and the environment. The mortality of colistin-resistant bacteria (CoRB) infections varies in different reports. However, poor clinical outcome was associated with prior colistin treatment, illness severity, complications, and multidrug resistance. Detection of polymyxin resistance in the clinic is possible through multiple robust and practical tests, including broth microdilution susceptibility testing, chromogenic agar testing, and molecular biology assays. There are multiple risk factors that increase a person’s risk for infection with a polymyxin-resistant bacteria, including age, prior colistin treatment, hospitalization, and ventilator support. For patients that are determined to be infected by polymyxin-resistant bacteria, various antibiotic treatment options currently exist. The rising trend of polymyxin resistance threatens patient care and warrants effective control.

Synthesis,Characterization and Evaluation of Biological Activity of Sulfonylhydrazide-Schiff Base" (E)- N’-(2,5-dimethoxybenzalidene) naphthalene-2-sulfonohydrazide"

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-11
Author(s):  
Sameer Amereih ◽  
Abd Daraghmeh ◽  
Ismail Warad ◽  
Mohammed Al-Nuri
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Base ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Condensation Reaction ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Bacteriostatic Effect ◽  
1H And 13C Nmr ◽  
13C Nmr Analysis ◽  
Ft Ir

Condensation reaction of naphthalene -2-Sulfonylhydrazide, as starting material with 2,5-dimethoxy benzaldehyde was used to produce (E)-N’-(2,5-dimethoxybenzalidene)naphthalene-2-sulfonohydrazide. The Schiff base product was isolated, purified and then spectrally characterized via UV-Vis, GC/MS, FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR analysis, where strong evidences confirmed the formation of the desired product. Antimicrobial activity of Schiff base product was evaluated in vitro against several types of bacteria such as: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and MRSA by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test using tetracycline (TE) as a standard antibiotic. The tests showed a promising bacteriostatic effect of this compound against gram negative bacteria such as P. aeruginosa and K. pneumoniae, such character is valuable for biological applications.

Synthesis, Characterization and Optical Properties of PLA / P3HT Blends Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 132-138
Author(s):  
Maan Abd-Alameer Salih ◽  
Q.S. Kareem ◽  
Mohammed Hadi Shinen
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Ring Opening ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conductivity Increase ◽  
Ft Ir

In this exploration Poly lactic corrosive (PLA) was orchestrated the ring-opening polymerization Poly lactic corrosive (PLA) blended with poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) which prepared by solution. Blends thin films Synthesis by spin coating technique and using Tetrahydrofuran (THF) as solvent. PLA powder was 'characterized by' 'X-ray' 'diffraction', '(FT-IR)'. pure Optical properties (PLA), (PLA)/P3HT blends thin films with different percentage of P3HT (0, 1, 2, and 3) wt% were investigated using UV-VS spectroscopy The results showed that the absorption, absorption coefficient, extinction coefficient and conductivity increase with increasing the rate of deformation P3HT, The energy gap decreases with increasing deformation.

scholarly journals Characterization and Prebiotic Potential of Longan Juice Obtained by Enzymatic Conversion of Constituent Sucrose into Fructo-Oligosaccharides

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxia Cheng ◽  
Haibo Lan ◽  
Lei Zhao ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
Zhuoyan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Monosaccharide Composition ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Enzyme Treatment ◽  
Bacteria Growth ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide

The prebiotic potential of longan juice obtained by a commercial Viscozyme L for conversion of constituent sucrose to fructo-oligosaccharide was investigated. The physicochemical properties and carbohydrate composition of the longan juice was evaluated before and after enzymatic treatment. The stimulation effects of the treated longan juice on probiotic bacteria growth were also studied in vitro. The results showed that total soluble solids, yield and clarity of longan juice were all significantly improved after enzyme treatment. The water-soluble polysaccharide content, including pectin, was significantly increased. Compared with the natural longan pulp, the enzyme treated juice showed a significant decrease in sucrose content. Substantial fructo-oligosaccharides including 1-kestose and nystose were synthesized after enzyme treatment. The molecular weight distribution and the monosaccharide composition of the water-soluble polysaccharide were significantly changed by enzyme treatment. The treated longan juice and its ethanol-soluble sugar fraction promoted the growth of Streptococus thermophiles, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii, showing a good potential of the treated longan juice for producing functional foods and nutraceuticals.

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