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Int J Biol Macromol ; 262(Pt 1): 129642, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38266838

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The objective of this study was to develop an injectable hydrogel based on furfuryl amine-conjugated hyaluronic acid (FA-conj-HA) and evaluate the in vivo anti-4 T1 tumor activity of doxorubicin-loaded hydrogel (DOX@FA-conj-HAgel). The cargo-free hydrogel (FA-conj-HAgel) was fabricated through a Diels-Alder reaction at 37 °C with FA-conj-HA as a gel material and four armed poly(ethylene glycol)2000-maleimide (4-arm-PEG2000-Mal) as a cross-linker. The bio-safety of FA-conj-HAgel were assessed, and the in vivo antitumor activity of DOX@FA-conj-HAgel was also investigated. Many 3D network structures were observed from scanning electron microscope (SEM) photograph, confirming the successful preparation of FA-conj-HAgel. The absence of cytotoxicity from FA-conj-HAgel was proved by the high viability of 4 T1 cells. In vivo bio-safety studies suggested that the obtained FA-conj-HAgel did not induce acute toxicity or other lesions in treated mice, confirming its high bio-safety. The reduced tumor volumes, hematoxylin-eosin staining (H&E), and TdT-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) analysis indicated the potent in vivo anti-4 T1 tumor effects of DOX@FA-conj-HAgel. In conclusion, the favorable bio-safety and potent antitumor activity of DOX@FA-conj-HAgel highlighted its potential application in oncological therapy.


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Hidrogéis , Neoplasias , Camundongos , Animais , Hidrogéis/química , Ácido Hialurônico/química , Reação de Cicloadição , Doxorrubicina/química
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Iran J Pathol ; 18(3): 244-256, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37942195

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From the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, clinical laboratories around the world have been involved with tests for detection of SARS-CoV-2. At present, RT-PCR (real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay) is seen as the gold standard for identifying the virus. Many factors are involved in achieving the highest accuracy in this test, including parameters related to the pre-analysis stage. Having instructions on the type of sample, how to take the sample, and its storage and transportation help control the interfering factors at this stage. Studies have shown that pre-analytical factors might be the cause of the high SARS-CoV-2 test false-negative rates. Also, the safety of personnel in molecular laboratories is of utmost importance, and it requires strict guidelines to ensure the safety of exposed individuals and prevent the virus from spreading. Since the onset of the outbreak, various instructions and guidelines have been developed in this field by the institutions and the Ministry of Health of each country; these guidelines are seriously in need of integration and operation. In this study, we try to collect all the information and research done from the beginning of this pandemic in December 2019 - August 2022 concerning biosafety and protective measures, sample types, sampling methods, container, and storage solutions, sampling equipment, and sample storage and transportation for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2.

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Health Care Sci ; 2(2): 129-134, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38938766

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Background: Xenotransplantation is a potential way to reduce the shortage of the needed organ grafts for the end-stage disease. Immune rejection, physiological incompatibility and bio-safety are the most critical issues. Methods: To ensure the safety and efficacy of gene editing, second- and third-generation sequencing technologies have allowed us to obtain a clearer genetic background of donor pigs for xenotransplantation. Based on the Changsha Communiqué, the local DPF- excluded lists and DPF donor facility were established in Changsha, China. A pig-to-human islet clinical trial was conducted and overseen by the respective Chinese governmental agency. Results: The DPF standards for pig husbandry eliminated specific pathogens in donor pigs. We have established a PERV-C free, genetic information clean, DPF donor for xenotransplantation. A clinical trial of ten adult patients (9M:1F) with type 1 diabetes who received DPF porcine islet xenotransplantation via the portal vein were performed. Clinical accepted immunosuppressant drugs and autologous Treg were used for controlling immune rejection. No cross-species infection events occurred in this trial, and importantly, no cross-species transmission of PERV was found. Conclusions: Xenotransplantation is a pioneer study and safety is the most important issue. The fundamental principles for establishing xenotransplantation donor pigs should follow the Changsha Communiqué (2008), the second WHO consultation,and the 2018 Changsha Communiqué which would finally help reducing the risks of xenotransplantation.

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Comput Struct Biotechnol J ; 20: 5193-5202, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36059866

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The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has seriously affected public health around the world. In-depth studies on the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 is urgently necessary for pandemic prevention. However, most laboratory studies on SARS-CoV-2 have to be carried out in bio-safety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratories, greatly restricting the progress of relevant experiments. In this study, we used a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) method to assemble a SARS-CoV-2 replication and transcription system in Vero E6 cells without virion envelope formation, thus avoiding the risk of coronavirus exposure. Furthermore, an improved real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) approach was used to distinguish the replication of full-length replicon RNAs and transcription of subgenomic RNAs (sgRNAs). Using the SARS-CoV-2 replicon, we demonstrated that the nucleocapsid (N) protein of SARS-CoV-2 facilitates the transcription of sgRNAs in the discontinuous synthesis process. Moreover, two high-frequency mutants of N protein, R203K and S194L, can obviously enhance the transcription level of the replicon, hinting that these mutations likely allow SARS-CoV-2 to spread and reproduce more quickly. In addition, remdesivir and chloroquine, two well-known drugs demonstrated to be effective against coronavirus in previous studies, also inhibited the transcription of our replicon, indicating the potential applications of this system in antiviral drug discovery. Overall, we developed a bio-safe and valuable replicon system of SARS-CoV-2 that is useful to study the mechanisms of viral RNA synthesis and has potential in novel antiviral drug screening.

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Front Immunol ; 13: 919402, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36091037

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The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Nutrition Bio-shield Superfood (NBS) powder on the immune system function and clinical manifestations in patients with COVID-19. We compare the effects of NBS powder on the immune system function and clinical manifestations among two different groups: 1) intervention group receiving standard treatment scheduled according to treatment guidelines plus NBS powder, and 2) control group receiving only the same standard treatment. The serum levels of IL-2, IL-6, IL-17, IFNγ, and TNFα were determined after four weeks of treatment by specific ELISA kits according to the manufacturer's instructions. Finally, the level of immune system stimulation and inflammatory markers were compared at baseline and after intervention in both groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 22). A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was set as significant. A total of 47 patients with COVID-19 (24 patients in the intervention group and 23 patients in the control group) were included in this study. Results showed that the differences in the mean decrease of IL-2, IL-6, and TNF-α in the intervention group in comparison to the control group were 0.93, 10.28, and 8.11 pg/ml, respectively (P<0.001). On the other hand, there was no difference in IL-17, IFNγ, monocytes, eosinophil, and other inflammatory indices between the intervention and control groups. Although NBS powder was able to significantly decrease the levels of some proinflammatory cytokines in patients with COVID-19, however, it is noteworthy that the course of the disease was to large part unaffected by NBS power and there was a reduction independent of treatment. The present study indicates that NBS powder could provide a beneficial anti-inflammatory effect in patients with COVID-19. Hence, NBS in treating patients with COVID-19 shows promise as an adjuvant to the current standard antiviral treatment of such patients. Clinical Trial Registration: https://www.irct.ir, identifier IRCT20200426047206N1.


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Tratamento Farmacológico da COVID-19 , Interleucina-17 , Humanos , Interleucina-2 , Interleucina-6 , Monócitos , Pós , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa
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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 29(8): 12100-12114, 2022 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34558054

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused increasing public attention to laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs), especially for a mobile Bio-Safety Level 4 Lab (BSL-4) with high potential of exposure. In this paper, the distribution and removal mechanism of bioaerosols in the biosafety laboratory were studied. A simulation model of airflow distribution in the opening and closing state of air-tight door was established and verified. The results showed that the airflow entrainment velocity during the opening of the door was approximately 0.12 m/s. It increased the probability of vortex generation in the laboratory. The deposition rate of particles was doubled when the air-tight door opening is compared with air-tight door closing. Besides, nearly 80% of the particles deposited on the surface of the wall and ceiling, increasing the possibility of LAIs. The findings of this paper could provide new scientific methods for high-level biosafety laboratories to avoid cross-infection. Moreover, future work regarding air-tight door rotation speed regulation and control should be emphasized.


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COVID-19 , Laboratórios , Simulação por Computador , Contenção de Riscos Biológicos , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2
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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 29(11): 15654-15663, 2022 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34636011

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Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa belongs to the family Rutaceae is generally known as "bael fruit tree" occuring across the south Asian countries. The current investigation screened the main derivatives from crude ethanolic extracts of the Bael tree leaf and evaluated activity effects on the larvae and adults of Aedes aegypti (L.) Dengue vector mosquito and a non-target aquatic predator. The GC-MS results showed that the peak area was found to be profound in N-methyl-1-adamantaneacetamide (N-M 1a) followed by oleic acid (OA) with 63.08 and 11.43% respectively. The larvicidal activity against the fourth instar larvae and the crude Ex-Am showed prominent mortality rate (93.60%) at the maximum dosage of 100 ppm. The mortality rate of N-M 1a and OA was occurred at 10 ppm (97.73%) and 12 ppm (95.4%). The repellent activity was found to be prominent at crude Ex-Am (50 ppm) as compared to the pure compounds (N-m 1a and OA) with maximum protection time up to 210 min. The non-target screening of Ex-Am, N-M 1a, and OA on mosquito predator Tx. splendens showed that they are scarcely toxic even at the maximum dosage of 1000 ppm (34.13%), 100 ppm (27.3%), and 120 ppm (31.3%) respectively. Thus, the present investigation clearly proved that the crude Ex-Am and their major derivatives Nm 1-a and OA showed their acute larval toxicity as well as potential mosquito repellent against the dengue mosquito and eco-safety against the mosquito predator.


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Aedes , Aegle , Dengue , Repelentes de Insetos , Inseticidas , Amantadina , Animais , Contenção de Riscos Biológicos , Etanol , Larva , Mosquitos Vetores , Ácido Oleico , Extratos Vegetais , Folhas de Planta , Árvores
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Nanotechnology ; 32(41)2021 Jul 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34297003

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Overexpression of collagenase, elastase, and tyrosinase is caused by external factors such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation and stress, resulting in wrinkle formation and freckles through the loss of skin elasticity and skin pigmentation. In this study, we developed novel carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with antioxidant and anti-aging properties using tannic acid as a carbon source through a simple microwave-assisted pyrolysis method. The synthesized tannic acid-derived CQDs (T-CQDs) showed bright blue fluorescence (QY = 28.2 ± 4.0%), exhibiting maximum emission at 430 nm under 350 nm excitation. Even though small amount of the T-CQDs (3µg ml-1) was used, they exhibited excellent free radical scavenging ability (82.8 ± 4.3%). Also, the T-CQDs (10µg ml-1) revealed remarkable inhibitory activity against skin aging-related collagenase (77.6 ± 4.8%), elastase (52.6 ± 1.0%), and tyrosinase (44.2 ± 1.3%), demonstrating their antioxidant and anti-aging effects. Furthermore, their antioxidant and anti-aging properties were superior to those of tannic acid, L-ascorbic acid, and quercetin used as positive controls. Finally, the T-CQDs effectively suppressed UV-induced reactive oxygen species generation by 30% at the cellular levels and showed high cell viability (99.7 ± 0.8%) even at 500µg ml-1. These results demonstrate that the T-CQDs with superior antioxidant, anti-aging properties, and low cytotoxicity can be utilized as novel anti-aging materials in cosmetic and nanomedicine fields.


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Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Carbono/farmacologia , Colagenases/metabolismo , Inibidores Enzimáticos/farmacologia , Monofenol Mono-Oxigenase/antagonistas & inibidores , Elastase Pancreática/antagonistas & inibidores , Pontos Quânticos/química , Antioxidantes/síntese química , Ácido Ascórbico/farmacologia , Compostos de Bifenilo/antagonistas & inibidores , Carbono/química , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores Enzimáticos/síntese química , Etilenodiaminas/química , Gerociência/métodos , Humanos , Melanócitos/citologia , Melanócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Melanócitos/enzimologia , Micro-Ondas , Monofenol Mono-Oxigenase/metabolismo , Elastase Pancreática/metabolismo , Picratos/antagonistas & inibidores , Pontos Quânticos/ultraestrutura , Quercetina/farmacologia , Taninos/química , Taninos/farmacologia
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Med Microbiol Immunol ; 210(4): 235-244, 2021 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34196781

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The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of the acute respiratory disease COVID-19, which has become a global concern due to its rapid spread. Laboratory work with SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting was rated to biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) biocontainment level. However, certain research applications in particular in molecular biology require incomplete denaturation of the proteins, which might cause safety issues handling contaminated samples. In this study, we evaluated lysis buffers that are commonly used in molecular biological laboratories for their ability to inactivate SARS-CoV-2. In addition, viral stability in cell culture media at 4 °C and on display glass and plastic surfaces used in laboratory environment was analyzed. Furthermore, we evaluated chemical and non-chemical inactivation methods including heat inactivation, UV-C light, addition of ethanol, acetone-methanol, and PFA, which might be used as a subsequent inactivation step in the case of insufficient inactivation. We infected susceptible Caco-2 and Vero cells with pre-treated SARS-CoV-2 and determined the tissue culture infection dose 50 (TCID50) using crystal violet staining and microscopy. In addition, lysates of infected cells and virus containing supernatant were subjected to RT-qPCR analysis. We have found that guanidine thiocyanate and most of the tested detergent containing lysis buffers were effective in inactivation of SARS-CoV-2, however, the M-PER lysis buffer containing a proprietary detergent failed to inactivate the virus. In conclusion, careful evaluation of the used inactivation methods is required especially for non-denaturing buffers. Additional inactivation steps might be necessary before removal of lysed viral samples from BSL-3.


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Anti-Infecciosos/farmacologia , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/virologia , Guanidinas/farmacologia , SARS-CoV-2/efeitos dos fármacos , Tiocianatos/farmacologia , Inativação de Vírus , Animais , Células CACO-2 , Linhagem Celular , Chlorocebus aethiops , Contenção de Riscos Biológicos , Humanos , RNA Viral , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , SARS-CoV-2/fisiologia , Manejo de Espécimes/métodos , Fatores de Tempo , Células Vero
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J Biomater Sci Polym Ed ; 32(13): 1703-1717, 2021 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34075850

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The purpose of this study was to develop a novel drug-polymer conjugation (mPEG-b-PCL-DOX) and study on its toxicity, bio-safety, and in vitro antitumor activity of mPEG-b-PCL-DOX. The polymer methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(ε-caprolactone) (mPEG-b-PCL) was prepared by ring-opening polymerization. Then, succinic anhydride was reacted with mPEG-b-PCL via esterification reaction to produce mPEG-b-PCL-COOH. Finally, the polymer mPEG-b-PCL-DOX was obtained by conjugating DOX to mPEG-b-PCL-COOH by amidation. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectra were used to study the structures of obtained polymers. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and Dynamic laser scattering (DLS) were employed to monitor the morphology and size distribution of mPEG-b-PCL-DOX nanoparticles (NPs). The mPEG-b-PCL-DOX NPs were administrated to KM rats by intraperitoneal injection to study the bio-safety of final NPs. The cell uptake and in vitro anti-tumor activity of final NPs were carried out with HCT116 cells as models. FTIR and 1H NMR spectra confirmed the obtaining of mPEG-b-PCL-DOX. The fabricated NPs were in round shapes with an average diameter of 300 nm. These NPs did not induce hemolysis and physiological or pathological changes in rats's organs. Finally, cell teats showed that these NPs could be endocytosed by HCT 116 cells, and they had better anti-tumor effects than free DOX did. Therefore, the mPEG-b-PCL-DOX NPs had a potential application in anti-cancer therapy.


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Nanopartículas , Polietilenoglicóis , Animais , Doxorrubicina , Portadores de Fármacos , Lactonas , Micelas , Poliésteres , Ratos
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3 Biotech ; 11(2): 64, 2021 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33489682

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The study aims at investigating the growth and development of two common pests in mulberry namely the leaf roller (Diaphania pulverulentalis) and mealy bug (Macconellicoccus hirsutus), reared on transgenic mulberry plants in comparison with the wild type plants V1, a ruling variety. Both the pests completed normal life cycle on all the four different transgenic plants (Ip::HVA1, Cp::HVA1, Cp::BCH1, Cp::osmotin and Ip::osmotin) expressing three different transgenes (HVA1, BCH1 and osmotin) in the presence of the marker gene NPTII. There was no significant difference in the incubation period of the eggs, growth of first to fifth instar larvae and total larval period of the leaf roller reared on transgenic and non-transgenic mulberry. The pre-pupal, pupal, adult stages and adult fecundity also did not differ. The variations in the duration of the different nymphal instars, and their total duration was not significant in the case of mealy bug, when reared on the transgenics. The adult longevity and total life span of female mealy bugs, and the pupal period and total life span of the male bugs were on par with those reared on the wild type plants. The study indicates that the life cycle of both the pests, which are common in a mulberry ecosystem, were not affected by feeding on any of the transgenic mulberry plants at any stage of their growth and development.

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Clin Microbiol Infect ; 27(6): 911.e1-911.e7, 2021 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32835794

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OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of the 'TBDetect' kit-based bio-safe fluorescent microscopy filter (BioFM-Filter) microscopy in comparison with direct smear microscopy and culture for the detection of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in a multi-centric setting in India. METHODS: The TBDetect kit enables sputum concentration through filtration using the BioFM-Filter for improved and bio-safe smear microscopy. We evaluated the performance of the TBDetect kit in a six-site multi-centric validation study on sputum collected from 2086 presumptive TB patients. RESULTS: The combined positivity of TBDetect microscopy performed on these sputum samples was 20% (n = 417/2086) vs 16.1% of light-emitting diode fluorescence microscopy (LED-FM, n = 337/2086) and 16% of Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) smear microscopy (n = 333/2086). The increment in positivity of TBDetect over both LED-FM and ZN smears was significant (p < 0.001). The overall sensitivity of TBDetect for six sites was ~55% (202/367, 95% confidence interval (CI): 50, 60%) vs 52% (191/367, 95% CI: 47, 57%) for LED-FM (p 0.14) and 50.9% (187/367, 95% CI: 46, 56%) for ZN smear (p < 0.05), using Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube culture (MGIT, n = 1949, culture positive, n = 367) as the reference standard. A bio-safety evaluation at six sites confirmed efficient sputum disinfection by TBDetect; 99.95% samples (1873/1874) were sterile after 42 days of incubation. Scientists and technicians at the study sites indicated the ease of use and convenience of TBDetect microscopy during feedback. CONCLUSIONS: TBDetect added value to the smear microscopy test due to its improved performance, convenience and user safety. These findings indicate that equipment-free TBDetect technology has the potential to improve TB diagnosis in basic laboratory settings by leveraging on the existing nationwide network of designated microscopy centres and primary healthcare centres.


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Mycobacterium tuberculosis/isolamento & purificação , Escarro/microbiologia , Tuberculose Pulmonar/diagnóstico , Tuberculose Pulmonar/microbiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Microscopia/métodos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Adulto Jovem
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J Clean Prod ; 310: 127464, 2021 Aug 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35475140

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With the recent events following the pandemic COVID-19, global awareness about the use of biosafety materials has been in raise. Leather industry being a major commodity-driven sector, its role in addressing the issues concerning the safe use of leather products has become inevitable for the sustainability of the industry. A significant number of researches have been conducted to fabricate bio-safe leather by incorporating different types of antimicrobial agents during leather manufacturing. Besides, the increasing diversity in the development of synthetic materials and the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on automotive industry may create more demand from customers for incorporating different functionalities in leather without losing its inherent properties. Some of the key functionalities discussed include resistance to microbial growth, self-cleaning through superhydrophobicity and photocatalysis, thermal regulation, flame retardance and scented leather. This review focusses on the fabrication of such advanced functional leather materials over the past decade with special emphasis on antimicrobial leather. Some of the key factors elaborated in the review include the state of art approaches for the preparation of functional materials, mode of incorporation of the same into the leather matrix, the mechanism behind with a perspective on the challenges involved in fabrication for real-world applications. A major outcome of this review is that even though several kinds of cutting edge researches are happening in the field of leather manufacturing, most of them were not validated for its practical applicability and sustainability of the proposed solution. This could be majorly attributed to the cost involved in fabrication of such materials, which forms a crucial factor when it comes to a mass production industry such as leather. Also, the researchers should concentrate on the toxicity of the fabricated materials which can impede the process of adopting such emerging and need of the hour technologies in the near future. Knowledge obtained from this review on fabrication of bio-safety leather against bacteria, mold and fungi would help further to integrate the antiviral property into the same which is a global need. Also, fabrication of functionalized leather would open new avenues for leather manufactures to venture into the development of advanced leather products such as flexible electronics, radiation shielding and fire fighting garments etc.

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Trans Indian Natl Acad Eng ; 5(2): 315-319, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38624418

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In order to prevent spread of COVID-19, World Health Organization (WHO) has specified that measures such as cleaning hands regularly with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or washing with soap and water, avoiding touching nose, eyes, mouth and social distancing should be followed by people. Another important measure for containing spread is by Testing-Testing and Testing. By testing, patients affected by COVID-19 can be isolated and further spread from them can be prevented. For testing, clinical specimen inactivation should be performed in a bio-safety level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory and after this step, routine testing can be performed in a bio-safety level-2 laboratory. Based on the infection and death rates in the current pandemic situation, few high-level bio-safety facilities are required to handle this deadly virus associated with potential exposure risks. It would take a long time, a large staff and many resources to construct a new fixed bio-safety facility, thus delaying the prevention and control of the pandemic. Therefore, a mobile BSL-3 laboratory with both bio-safety and flexibility is urgently needed to manage the pandemic and emergent public health incidents. To meet this requirement, the author has designed a mobile virology research and diagnostic laboratory with inputs from ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, identified two companies which specialize in fabrication of shelters and containment facilities, realized and installed it within 15 days of time. This state-of-the-art, one of its kind laboratory was inaugurated by Hon'ble Raksha Mantri on 23 April, 2020. The MVRDL developed as per WHO and ICMR bio-safety standard (BSL-3) can be used:To conduct real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) test for diagnosing COVID-19. Possibility to test up to 2000 samples per day.For virus culturing for drug screening, convalescent plasma-derived therapy.To aid in the development of vaccine and development of diagnostic kits.

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Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) | ID: wpr-700636

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The laboratory of science and technology center at general hospital explored the appli-cation of PDCA cycle in the bio-safety training for research-oriented medical postgraduates, and then analyzed the effect of the training. The laboratory applied the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) into the bio-safety training practice based on its own characteristics. The 4 links of bio-safety practice including bio-safety factors analysis, training plan implementation, training effectiveness evaluation and problems feed-back were integrated with 4 processes of PDCA cycle management. In view of the problems existing in the laboratory bio-safety training, the PDCA cycle model was applied to bio-safety training. Though the PDCA cycle, the laboratory can establish a bio-logical safety quality monitoring mechanism and achieve the system-atization, standardization and normalization of biosafety training.

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Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) | ID: wpr-700002

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The concept of biometric identification technology (BIT)was described,and several typical BITs were introduced such as identification technologies for hand, face, physiological features and behavioral trait. The application of BIT was analyzed in military field of foreign countries and China.It's pointed out BIT's future involved in bioassay,integration with wireless video identification technique and etc,comprehensive identification technique with high throughput,high precision and multi mechanism as well as enhanced safety.

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Toxicol Lett ; 278: 18-29, 2017 Aug 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28642010

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This study aimed to evaluate bio-safety of magnetic chitosan nanogels as dual triggered drug carrier for doxorubicin through analysis of mitochondrial function. In the present study, chitosan/TPP nanogels containing magnetite nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared according to the ionotropic gelation method as novel pH-sensitive magnetic nanogels. The NPs showed outstanding entrapment efficiency for doxorubicin (76.6%) with a sustained and high extent of drug release in the acidic media (pH=5-7) compared to the neutral media. Various mitochondrial functional parameters including complex II activity, MDA amount, GSH level, membrane potential collapse, swelling, apoptosis and release of cytochrome c were used to investigate the bio-safety of the nanogels. The findings revealed that the extent of mitochondrial dysfunction of doxorubicin were in the order of free doxorubicin>doxorubicin loaded magnetic nanogels=>doxorubicin loaded Nanogels. The results also revealed that the nanogels and the magnetite nanogels seem to possess promising capability as a safe carrier in comparison of the toxic potential effect of free doxorubicin.


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Antineoplásicos/toxicidade , Quitosana/toxicidade , Doxorrubicina/toxicidade , Portadores de Fármacos , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Magnetismo/métodos , Nanopartículas de Magnetita/toxicidade , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Nanomedicina/métodos , Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Antineoplásicos/química , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Quitosana/química , Citocromos c/metabolismo , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Doxorrubicina/administração & dosagem , Doxorrubicina/química , Composição de Medicamentos , Liberação Controlada de Fármacos , Glutationa/metabolismo , Cinética , Peroxidação de Lipídeos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/metabolismo , Fígado/patologia , Nanopartículas de Magnetita/química , Malondialdeído/metabolismo , Potencial da Membrana Mitocondrial/efeitos dos fármacos , Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/patologia , Dilatação Mitocondrial/efeitos dos fármacos , Medição de Risco , Solubilidade , Espectrofotometria Ultravioleta , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Succinato Desidrogenase/metabolismo , Termogravimetria
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Pol J Microbiol ; 66(1): 113-117, 2017 Mar 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29359693

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In this study, we describe a method for discriminating pathogenic bacteria with a dye. First, we determined that among several colours tested, the sunset yellow pigment easily coloured Escherichia coli bacteria yellow. Next, we demonstrated that E. coli O157:H7, Shigella flexneri O301, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis could all be well marked by sunset yellow pigment. Finally, we performed bacterial viability assays and found there was no effect on bacterial growth when in co-culture with sunset yellow. Our results suggest that sunset yellow is suitable pigment to dye microorganisms.


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Compostos Azo/química , Bactérias/classificação , Viabilidade Microbiana , Microbiologia de Alimentos , Especificidade da Espécie , Coloração e Rotulagem
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Chinese Medical Equipment Journal ; (6): 119-121,124, 2017.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) | ID: wpr-662240

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Objective To discuss the fundamental principles and methods for planning,design and construction of the clinical laboratory.Methods The principles for planning,designing and constructing the clinical laboratory were summarized,and the key points for planning and designing,the considerations and etc were discussed.Results The principles took considerations on the characteristics of the clinical laboratory,practicability and feasibility,and contributed to establishing the clinical laboratory with advantages in bio-safety,internal partition and optimized clinical laboratory examination.Conclusion The principles can facilitate the building,reconstruction,rebuilding and expansion for other laboratories and standardize the planning,design and construction of the clinical laboratory.

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