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Biomacromolecules ; 24(5): 2264-2277, 2023 05 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37097826

ABSTRACT

The self-assembly of nanocellulose in the form of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) can be accomplished via hydrogen-bonding assistance into completely bio-based hydrogels. This study aimed to use the intrinsic properties of CNFs, such as their ability to form strong networks and high absorption capacity and exploit them in the sustainable development of effective wound dressing materials. First, TEMPO-oxidized CNFs were separated directly from wood (W-CNFs) and compared with CNFs separated from wood pulp (P-CNFs). Second, two approaches were evaluated for hydrogel self-assembly from W-CNFs, where water was removed from the suspensions via evaporation through suspension casting (SC) or vacuum-assisted filtration (VF). Third, the W-CNF-VF hydrogel was compared to commercial bacterial cellulose (BC). The study demonstrates that the self-assembly via VF of nanocellulose hydrogels from wood was the most promising material as wound dressing and displayed comparable properties to that of BC and strength to that of soft tissue.


Subject(s)
Cellulose, Oxidized , Nanofibers , Cellulose , Hydrogels , Bacteria , Bandages
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Mater Today Bio ; 19: 100574, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36852226

ABSTRACT

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Wounds disrupt the functions of the skin and can have catastrophic consequences for an individual resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Wound infections are common and can substantially delay healing and can result in non-healing wounds and sepsis. Early diagnosis and treatment of infection reduce risk of complications and support wound healing. Methods for monitoring of wound pH can facilitate early detection of infection. Here we show a novel strategy for integrating pH sensing capabilities in state-of-the-art hydrogel-based wound dressings fabricated from bacterial nanocellulose (BC). A high surface area material was developed by self-assembly of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) in BC. By encapsulating a pH-responsive dye in the MSNs, wound dressings for continuous pH sensing with spatiotemporal resolution were developed. The pH responsive BC-based nanocomposites demonstrated excellent wound dressing properties, with respect to conformability, mechanical properties, and water vapor transmission rate. In addition to facilitating rapid colorimetric assessment of wound pH, this strategy for generating functional BC-MSN nanocomposites can be further be adapted for encapsulation and release of bioactive compounds for treatment of hard-to-heal wounds, enabling development of novel wound care materials.

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Sci Rep ; 10(1): 3580, 2020 02 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32107445

ABSTRACT

The use of conventional antibiotics has substantial clinical efficacy, however these vital antimicrobial agents are becoming less effective due to the dramatic increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Novel approaches to combat bacterial infections are urgently needed and bacteriocins represent a promising alternative. In this study, the activities of the two-peptide bacteriocin PLNC8 αß were investigated against different Staphylococcus spp. The peptide sequences of PLNC8 α and ß were modified, either through truncation or replacement of all L-amino acids with D-amino acids. Both L- and D-PLNC8 αß caused rapid disruption of lipid membrane integrity and were effective against both susceptible and antibiotic resistant strains. The D-enantiomer was stable against proteolytic degradation by trypsin compared to the L-enantiomer. Of the truncated peptides, ß1-22, ß7-34 and ß1-20 retained an inhibitory activity. The peptides diffused rapidly (2 min) through the bacterial cell wall and permeabilized the cell membrane, causing swelling with a disorganized peptidoglycan layer. Interestingly, sub-MIC concentrations of PLNC8 αß substantially enhanced the effects of different antibiotics in an additive or synergistic manner. This study shows that PLNC8 αß is active against Staphylococcus spp. and may be developed as adjuvant in combination therapy to potentiate the effects of antibiotics and reduce their overall use.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Bacteriocins/pharmacology , Staphylococcus/drug effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Bacteriocins/chemistry , Bacteriocins/genetics , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Staphylococcus/growth & development
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Adv Skin Wound Care ; 31(7): 306-309, 2018 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29889104

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Wound dressings that use biosynthetic cellulose may be a good alternative to dressings currently used to treat chronic and acute ulcers because their nanostructure is similar to collagen. The objective of this study was to evaluate a wound dressing created with a new material that is composed of a fibrillary network of biosynthetic cellulose. METHODS: A case series of 8 patients in primary healthcare centers in Östergötland county council, Sweden, with chronic and acute lower limb wounds were treated with a wound dressing based on eiratex (S2Medical AB, Linköping, Sweden). The dressing was applied to traumatic (n = 5) and venous ulcers (n = 3). All ulcers were considered healed at the end of the treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The wounds were examined at regular intervals by a physician to determine healing time, number of dressing changes, and number of visits. MAIN RESULTS: Mean healing time was 43 ± 6 days after the first application of the dressing. The mean number of visits was 5.7 ± 0.6, and the mean number of dressings used per patient was 1.7 ± 0.2. CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate the efficacy of a wound dressing made of eiratex to heal chronic and acute ulcers. The data show that the number of dressings used and dressing changes needed to heal the ulcers are lower than what have been reported in the literature for other dressing materials.


Subject(s)
Bandages, Hydrocolloid , Cellulose/administration & dosage , Foot Ulcer/therapy , Varicose Ulcer/therapy , Wound Healing/physiology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Lower Extremity , Male , Middle Aged , Skin Absorption/physiology , Sweden
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Biomed Mater ; 13(2): 025014, 2018 01 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29047451

ABSTRACT

Wound dressings based on bacterial cellulose (BC) can form a soft and conformable protective layer that can stimulate wound healing while preventing bacteria from entering the wound. Bacteria already present in the wound can, however, thrive in the moist environment created by the BC dressing which can aggravate the healing process. Possibilities to render the BC antimicrobial without affecting the beneficial structural and mechanical properties of the material would hence be highly attractive. Here we present methods for functionalization of BC with ε-poly-L-Lysine (ε-PLL), a non-toxic biopolymer with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Low molecular weight ε-PLL was cross-linked in pristine BC membranes and to carboxymethyl cellulose functionalized BC using carbodiimide chemistry. The functionalization of BC with ε-PLL inhibited growth of S. epidermidis on the membranes but did not affect the cytocompatibility to cultured human fibroblasts as compared to native BC. The functionalization had no significant effects on the nanofibrous structure and mechanical properties of the BC. The possibility to functionalize BC with ε-PLL is a promising, green and versatile approach to improve the performance of BC in wound care and other biomedical applications.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Bandages , Cellulose/chemistry , Fibroblasts/drug effects , Polylysine/chemistry , Wound Healing/drug effects , Adsorption , Amines/chemistry , Biopolymers/chemistry , Fibroblasts/metabolism , Humans , Microscopy, Atomic Force , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Nanofibers/chemistry , Reproducibility of Results , Rheology , Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet , Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared , Staphylococcus epidermidis/drug effects , Stress, Mechanical
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Transl Vis Sci Technol ; 3(3): 4, 2014 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24932432

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To evaluate the potential utility of collagen-based corneal implants with anti-Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-1 activity achieved through sustained release of LL-37, from incorporated nanoparticles, as compared with cell-based delivery from model human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) transfected to produce endogenous LL-37. METHODS: We tested the ability of collagen-phosphorylcholine implants to tolerate the adverse microenvironment of herpetic murine corneas. Then, we investigated the efficacy of LL-37 peptides delivered through nanoparticles incorporated within the corneal implants to block HSV-1 viral activity. In addition, LL-37 complementary DNA (cDNA) was transferred into HCECs to confer viral resistance, and their response to HSV-1 infection was examined. RESULTS: Our implants remained in herpetic murine corneas 7 days longer than allografts. LL-37 released from the implants blocked HSV-1 infection of HCECs by interfering with viral binding. However, in pre-infected HCECs, LL-37 delayed but could not prevent viral spreading nor clear viruses from the infected cells. HCECs transfected with the LL-37 expressed and secreted the peptide. Secreted LL-37 inhibited viral binding in vitro but was insufficient to protect cells completely from HSV-1 infection. Nevertheless, secreted LL-37 reduced both the incidence of plaque formation and plaque size. CONCLUSION: LL-37 released from composite nanoparticle-hydrogel corneal implants and HCEC-produced peptide, both showed anti-HSV-1 activity by blocking binding. However, while both slowed down virus spread, neither was able on its own to completely inhibit the viruses. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE: LL-37 releasing hydrogels may have potential utility as corneal substitutes for grafting in HSV-1 infected corneas, possibly in combination with LL-37 producing therapeutic cells.

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Biomaterials ; 33(19): 4947-56, 2012 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22494887

ABSTRACT

Spherical 3.5 nm diameter silver nanoparticles (AgNP) stabilized in type I collagen (AgNP@collagen) were prepared in minutes (5-15 min) at room temperature by a photochemical method initiated by UVA irradiation of a water-soluble non-toxic benzoin. This biocomposite was examined to evaluate its biocompatibility and its anti-bacterial properties and showed remarkable properties. Thus, while keratinocytes and fibroblasts were not affected by AgNP@collagen, it was bactericidal against Bacillus megaterium and E. coli but only bacteriostatic against S. epidermidis. In particular, the bactericidal properties displayed by AgNP@collagen were proven to be due to AgNP in AgNP@collagen, rather than to released silver ions, since equimolar concentrations of Ag are about four times less active than AgNP@collagen based on total Ag content. This new biocomposite was stable over a remarkable range of NaCl, phosphate, and 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid concentrations and for over one month at 4 °C. Circular dichroism studies show that the conformation of collagen in AgNP@collagen remains intact. Finally, we have compared the properties of AgNP@collagen with a similar biocomposite prepared using α-poly-L-Lysine and also with citrate stabilized AgNP; neither of these materials showed comparable biocompatibility, stability, or anti-bacterial activity.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Collagen/chemistry , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Photochemistry/methods , Silver/chemistry , Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects , Bacillus megaterium/drug effects , Cell Line , Cell Survival/drug effects , Escherichia coli/drug effects , Humans , Metal Nanoparticles/adverse effects , Polylysine/chemistry
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Cells Tissues Organs ; 191(2): 105-18, 2010.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19641298

ABSTRACT

The apparent need of an autologous cell source for tissue engineering applications has led researchers to explore the presence of cells with stem cell plasticity in several human tissues. Dermal fibroblasts (FBs) are easy to harvest, expand in vitro and store, rendering them plausible candidates for cell-based therapies. The aim of the present study was to observe the effects of adipogenic, chondrogenic and osteogenic induction media on the phenotype of human FBs. Human preadipocytes obtained from fat tissue have been proposed as an adult stem cell source with suitable characteristics, and were used as control cells in regard to their differentiation potential. Routine staining, immunohistochemical analysis and alkaline phosphatase assay were employed, in order to study the phenotypic shift. FBs were shown to possess multilineage potential, giving rise to fat-, cartilage- and bone-like cells. To exclude contaminant progenitor cells or cell fusion giving rise to tissue with adipocyte-, chondrocyte- and osteoblast-like cells, single-cell cloning was performed. Single-cell-cloned FBs (sccFBs) displayed a similar differentiation potential as primary-culture FBs. The presence of 'stem-cell-specific' surface antigens was analyzed using flow cytometry. The results reveal that sccFBs have several of the markers associated with cells exhibiting stem cell plasticity. The findings presented here are corroborated by the findings of other groups, and suggest the use of human dermal FBs in cell-based therapies for the reconstruction of fat, cartilage and bone.


Subject(s)
Adipocytes/cytology , Adipogenesis/physiology , Cell Differentiation , Chondrocytes/cytology , Clone Cells , Dermis/cytology , Fibroblasts/cytology , Osteogenesis/physiology , Adult Stem Cells , Aggrecans/biosynthesis , Carrier Proteins , Cells, Cultured , Collagen Type II/biosynthesis , Humans , Osteocalcin/biosynthesis , Osteonectin/biosynthesis , Perilipin-1 , Phosphoproteins/biosynthesis , Stem Cells/cytology
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