Study the Biodegradation of a Injection Human-Like Collagen Hydrogel

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 2291-2295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhang Du ◽  
Dai Di Fan ◽  
Xiao Xuan Ma ◽  
Chen Hui Zhu ◽  
Li Jun Zhang

In this paper, the cross-linking hydrogels were synthesized by EDC crosslinker and Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)/Human-like collagen (HLC). The morphology of the hydrogels was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The important performance of these hydrogels is biodegradation which was assessed in two ways: (1) Through enzyme solution experiment in vitro , investigating in vitro degradation property. (2) Injecting the hydrogels to mice subcutaneous , after 2,4,12,and 24 weeks of healing ,the rats were sacrificed and explanted specimens were prepared for histology analysis. Investigating degradation time in vitro and in vivo , and studying the histology .HLC hydrogels degradation time gets eight to ten months, in addition has good compatibility of the histological performances. The hydrogels are promised for the applications in the biomaterials area.

Development ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-250
Author(s):  
Alan Roberts ◽  
J. S. H. Taylor

The formation of the sensory neurite plexus on the basal lamina of trunk skin in Xenopus embryos has been examined using the scanning electron microscope. It is formed by Rohon-Beard and extramedullary neurons which provide the first sensory innervation of the skin. By observing the distribution of growth cones on the inside surface of the skin of embryos at different ages, the development of the plexus has been followed and related to the development of sensitivity to sensory stimulation. The general features of the plexus are illustrated using a photomontage taken at × 1100. Measurements on neurites from this, and of growth cone orientations demonstrate a general ventral growth pattern with some small regional variations. Interactions of neurites within the plexus are examined. Neurites meeting at shallow angles tend to fasciculate, whilethose meeting at close to 90° tend to cross each other. Angles of incidence and separation of neurites show few angles less than 30°, which suggests that active adjustments occur after a growth cone meets or leaves another neurite. The observations allow comparison of behaviour of growing neurites in vivo and in vitro. Our evidence suggests that adhesion between growth cones and neurites is stronger than that between growth cones and the basal lamina of the skin.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 451-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neethu Letha ◽  
Josna Joseph ◽  
Gayathri Sundar ◽  
Arun Unnikrishna Pillai ◽  
Annie John ◽  
...  

Despite advances in wound treatment, wound-associated infections and delayed healing still remains an ‘unmet clinical need’. The present treatment modalities include topical application of ointments and perhaps it may better be substituted by phytochemical incorporated nanofibers which increases wound-healing efficiency and reduce risk of infections. Hence, the aim of this study was to synthesise Areca catechu–incorporated polycaprolactone scaffolds for wound-healing applications. In this study, the tender nut of Areca catechu plant was collected and extracted with ethanol using the maceration technique. The presence of various active phytochemical constituents of ethanolic fraction of Areca catechu like phenol, flavonoid, tannin and alkaloid were identified qualitatively and estimated quantitatively. Areca catechu incorporated 10%w/w polycaprolactone scaffolds were fabricated by electrospinning technique and characterised physico-chemically by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope analysis. In vitro cytotoxicity analysis was evaluated with L929 fibroblasts and in vivo wound-healing studies using rat models for both polycaprolactone and Areca catechu–incorporated polycaprolactone scaffolds. Extract of Areca catechu exhibited antioxidant properties and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Psuedomonus aeru ginosa. Scanning electron microscope image revealed the nanofibrous structural morphology of Areca catechu–incorporated polycaprolactone and polycaprolactone with average diameter of 350 and 399 nm, respectively. The characteristic peak of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy depicted the presence of biomolecules and detection of functional groups confirming the incorporation of Areca catechu into the polycaprolactone scaffold. Furthermore, cells were cytocompatible with 85% viability over Areca catechu–incorporated polycaprolactone scaffolds, and wounds treated with Areca catechu–incorporated polycaprolactone healed faster with a significant difference in the wound area than polycaprolactone controls. The phytochemical-incorporated polycaprolactone scaffolds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, biocompatible and wound-healing properties is proposed to be an indigenous approach towards wound care management globally and seems to be better and cost-effective wound dressings.


Author(s):  
Gao Fengming

Transmission electron microscope(TEM) and scanning electron microscope(SEM) were widely used in experimental tumor studies. They are useful for evaluation of cellular transformation in vitro, classification of histological types of tumors and treating effect of tumors. We have obtained some results as follows:1. Studies on the malignant transformation of mammalian cells in vitro. Syrian golden hamster embryo cells(SGHEC) were transformed in vitro by ThO2 and/or ore dust. In a few days after dust added into medium, some dust crystals were phagocytized. Two weeks later, malignant transformation took place. These cells were of different size, nuclear pleomorphism, numerous ribosomes, increasing of microvilli on cell surface with various length and thickness, and blebs and ruffles(Figs. 1,2). Myelomonocytic leukemic transformation of mouse embryo cells(MEC) was induced in vitro by 3H-TdR. Transformed cells were become round from fusiform. The number of mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum was reduced, ribosomes and nucleoli increased, shape of nuclei irregular, microvilli increased, and blebs and ruffles appeared(Fig. 3).


2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 1707-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Sheng Chen ◽  
Jiang Nan Shen ◽  
Jun Hong Qiu

Miscibility of ternary polymer blends composed of poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) was investigated by dilute-solution viscometry, FTIR spectrum, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. The results of these measurements indicate that PEG is immiscible in the ternary CMCS/PEI/PEG polymer blend.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
Krishna Prasada L ◽  
Jyothsna S Jathanna ◽  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
Ramya M.K ◽  
Elizabeth Issac

BACKGROUND: To determine the effectiveness of three polishing systems on three different composite materials by evaluating surface roughness using a Profilometer and Scanning electron microscope. METHODOLOGY: A total of Sixty-three resin composite disks were prepared in rectangular acrylic mould of 8×2mm dimension, with 4mm thickness. Specimens were made of light activated resin composite Filtek Z-250-XT, Tetric-N-Ceram bulkfill, Ceram X Duo. The sixty-three samples were divided into three groups of twenty-one samples each i.e. Group A (Filtek Z-250-XT), Group B (TetricN-Ceram bulkfill) and Group C (Ceram-X-Duo).Out of 21 samples of each of the material, 7 specimens were polished with multi enhance polishing agents, 7 specimens were polished with super snap polishing agents and 7 specimens were polished with sof-lexdiscs.Surface roughness of each sample after polishingwasevaluatedusingProfilometer and Scanning electron microscope. RESULTS: One-way anova and kruskalwallis test was used for statistical analysis. Ceram-X-Duo gave least roughness average value with Super snap polishing system when compared to multi enhance and sof-lex polishing system. CONCLUSION: Super snap polishing system is a better polishing system than multi enhance and soflex and Ceram-X-Duo composite material offers better polishability compared to Filtek Z-250-XT and Tetric-N-Ceram bulk fill.


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