Smart Bio-Polymeric Matrix for Accelerated Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration

Traditionally in Chinese medicine, animal sources and their by-products widely used for surgical and healing purposes. Eggshell Membrane (ESM) has been potentially used as grafting material for wound covering and healing due to its fibrous mesh enriched with collagen and glycoproteins. However, the fragile nature of ESM limits applicability for small and superficial wounds. Therefore, acellular matrix/scaffold fabricated from the allogeneic or xenogeneic tissues widely used as grafting material for the repairing and regeneration tissue. Here, we modified an acellular scaffold in different concentrations of ESM protein (ESMP)-5, 7.5 and 10%, and studied synergistic effect for intensifying the tissue healing and regeneration process. Modified Scaffolds (ESMP-AGDS) were evaluated for tissue regeneration by subjecting it through physicochemical and biological characterization i.e., biochemical assay, FTIR, FESEM, in vitro and in vivo analysis. The study revealed proper interaction between the ESMP and acellular matrix 3D interconnected pores structure (57.69±15.65 μm) with good porosity (60.56±9.78%) for better cell and nutrient diffusion. In vitro studies revealed good biodegradability and biocompatibility of modified scaffold with 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells. At the very least concentration of 5% ESMP, acellular matrix showed excellent proliferation and attachment of fibroblast with the progression of time. Similarly, in vivo study showed a full-thickness excisional wound in the albino mice model healed within 14 days along with hair follicles regenerated neo-skin tissue, without any immunogenicity and inflammation. Thus, the study confirmed ESMP and acellular matrix synergistic effect results in a cost-effective, biodegradable, biocompatible smart material potentially applicable for tissue regeneration.

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Fe3O4/PVA/Eggshell Hybrid Nanocomposite for Photodegradation and Antibacterial Activity

In the 21st century, hybrid nanocomposites were widely used in bioelectronic, biosensing, photocatalytic, and biomedical applications. In the present study, we fabricated a novel Fe3O4/PVA/Eggshell hybrid nanocomposite and physicochemically characterized it using powder XRD, EDS, FTIR, VSM, and HR-TEM analysis. The XRD spectrum revealed the crystalline and FCC configuration of Fe3O4 NPs with average crystal size of 16.28 nm, and the HRTEM image indicates the prepared hybrid nanocomposite is of spherical shape with less agglomeration. This hybrid nanocomposite showed a significant photodegradation property in degrading organic pollutants such as congo red and crystal violet dyes under the sunlight irradiation. In addition, the hybrid nanocomposite also displayed a potent antibacterial property against different Gram +ve and Gram −ve bacterial pathogens. This study provides a significant example in the overview of fabrication of cost effectively, eco-friendly, and multiple-application hybrid nanocomposites through eggshell membrane fibers.

Eggshell Membrane Ameliorates Hyperuricemia by Increasing Urate Excretion in Potassium Oxonate-Injected Rats

Hyperuricemia is the primary cause of gouty arthritis and other metabolic disorders. Eggshell membrane (EM) is an effective and safe supplement for curing pain and stiffness connected with osteoarthritis. However, the effect of EM on hyperuricemia is unclear. This study determines the effects of EM on potassium oxonate-injected hyperuricemia. Uric acid, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen concentrations in the serum, and xanthine oxidase activity in the liver are measured. Protein levels of renal urate transporter 1 (URAT1), organic anion transporters 1 (OAT1), glucose transporter 9 (GLUT9), and ATP-binding cassette transporter G2 (ABCG2) in the kidney are determined with renal histopathology. The results demonstrate that EM reduces serum uric acid levels and increases urine uric acid levels in hyperuricemic rats. Moreover, EM downregulates renal URAT1 protein expression, upregulates OAT1 and ABCG2, but does not change GLUT9 expression. Additionally, EM does not change xanthine oxidase activity in the liver or the serum. EM also decreases uric acid uptake into oocytes expressing hURAT1. Finally, EM markedly reduces renal inflammation and serum interleukin-1β levels. These findings suggest that EM exhibits antihyperuricemic effects by promoting renal urate excretion and regulating renal urate transporters. Therefore, EM may be useful in the prevention and treatment of gout and hyperuricemia.

Avian Eggshell Membrane as a Novel Biomaterial: A Review

The eggshell membrane (ESM), mainly composed of collagen-like proteins, is readily available as a waste product of the egg industry. As a novel biomaterial, ESM is attractive for its applications in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields. This review provides the main information about the structure and chemical composition of the ESM as well as some approaches for its isolation and solubilization. In addition, the review focuses on the role and performance of bioactive ESM-derived products in various applications, while a detailed literature survey is provided. The evaluation of the safety of ESM is also summarized. Finally, new perspectives regarding the potential of ESM as a novel biomaterial in various engineering fields are discussed. This review provides promising future directions for comprehensive application of ESM.

Eggshell MembraneBased Turmeric Extract Loaded Orally Disintegrating Films

Background: The increasing interest in using natural bioactive compounds as new drug candidates and their low solubility led to designing and developing novel drug delivery systems. Out of those, orally disintegrating films (ODFs) are a very eminent drug delivery system among pediatrics and geriatrics. Objective: In our study, the solvent casting method was used to prepare eggshell membrane-based and turmeric extract loaded orally disintegrating films. Method: Characterization of the prepared films was done with FTIR, AFM, and SEM analysis. The release profile of the turmeric extract was determined and fitted to the mathematical models. Results: AFM results showed that the best interaction between components was achieved in Film-2. The highest cumulative release percentage was obtained for the film with 7.5 % (w/w) turmeric extract (Film-2) as 41.98% based on the HPLC measurements. The Higuchi model was the best-fitted model for Film-2. Conclusion: In this study, SEP and CMCH were used for the first time as biopolymers to prepare the orally disintegrating film. Turmeric extract was successfully integrated into films prepared from SEP and CMCH.