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Effects of gelatine-coated vascular grafts on human neutrophi

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Mayer F., Buerger T., Halloul Z., Lippert H., König B., Tautenhahn J.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2015

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vol. 87(9)

443-452

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The aim of the study was to investigate the immune-modulatory potential of commercially available PTFE and polyester vascular grafts with and without gelatine-coating. The biomaterial-cell-interaction was characterized by changes of established parameters such as PMN-related receptors/mediators, phagocytosis potential and capacity as well as the effect of an additional plasma-dependent modulation. Material and methods. By means of a standardized experimental in vitro model, various vascular graft material (PTFE/polyester/uncoated/gelatine-coated) was used for incubation with or without plasma and co-culturing with human neutrophile granulocytes (PMN) followed by analysis of representative receptors and mediators (CD62L, CD11b, CXCR2, fMLP-R, IL-8, Elastase, LTB4 ). Oxidative burst assessed phagocytosis capacity. Results. Comparing the vascular grafts, un-coated PTFE induced the lowest magnitude of cell stimulation whereas in case of gelatine-coating, cell response exceeded those of the other vascular grafts. This was also found comparing the polyester-based prosthetic material. Gelatine-coated polyester led to a more pronounced release of elastase than gelatine- coated PTFE and the uncoated materials. The results of oxidative burst indicated a reduced phagocytosis capacity in case of gelatine-coated polyester. Plasma incubation did also provide an impact on the cellular response. While in case of gelatinecoating, PMN-related receptor stimulation became lower, it increased by native polyester. The latter one did also induce more mediators such as IL-8 and LTB4 than gelatine-coated material. Conclusions. There have been no extensive data on cell-cell interactions, cytokines and general histo-/hemocompatibility of human cells by the new generation of vascular grafts. It remains still open whether healing process and infectious resistance can be compromised by material-dependent overstimulation or reduced phagocytosis potential of the immune cells of the primary unspecific immune response induced by gelatine-coated materials.

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Possibilities of nanodiamonds application – biological and medical aspects

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Solarska-Ściuk K., Kleszczyńska H.

Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research

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2019

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vol. 76

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issue 5

779-796

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This topical review briefly discusses selected highlights of research on diamond nanoparticles obtained by different methods and their potential applications in biology and medicine. In recent years nanotechnology has aroused interest of large number of scientists who endeavor to obtain nanoparticles (which differ in size and structure of surface) using different methods, in order to determine their physical, chemical and biological properties that are in relation to the methods used in the process of their production. The knowledge developed in this way will be beneficial in an attempt to use nanoparticles more reasonably in various branches of science. The distinguishing features of carbon nanoparticles are their biocompatibility, photostability and easily chemically modified surface that result in high usefulness for intarcellular studies. What is more, low toxicity of nanoparticles with many cell lines is at the center of scientific interest. This, in turn, leads to a large number of biomedical applications. The property that nanodiamonds are able to penetrate into cells through endocytosis, allows to deliver the drug connected with nanoparticles into cancer cells. These features of nanoparticles have given many promising leads in nanooncology, in particular in drug delivery, diagnosis, imaging and therapy. This paper presents a summary of different classes of nanodiamond particles, the ways of their uptake into cells, an overview of the possible application of nanoparticles as nanocarriers and as a clinical theranostic platform, as well as advantages and disadvantages of using nanodiamonds in biomedicine.

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A comparison of the traditional casting method and the galvanoforming technique in gold alloy prosthetic restorations

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Sarna-Boś K., Batyra A., Oleszek-Listopad J., Piórkowska-Skrabucha B., Borowicz J., Szymańska J.

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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2015

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vol. 28

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issue 3

196-199

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Gold is a dental material with very good mechanical properties. It is also aesthetic and biocompatible with the tissues of the oral cavity even at 100% purity. Prosthetic restorations made of pure gold or its alloys can be practiced either through a normal casting, as well as through using the galvanoforming technique. The electrolytic method was first introduced into dentistry about 20 years ago and it allows for producing “pure” gold (which means 99.99% Au). The lack of additions of other metals improves the properties of dental prostheses, such as marginal tightness, esthetics, biocompatibility, and it helps in eliminating any allergic reactions. The literature review presented in this paper is a comparison of the traditional casting method with the newer galvanoforming technique.

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STUDIES TOWARDS HEMOCOMPATIBILITY OF POLYAMINE CONJUGATES WITH BICYCLIC SYSTEMS

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Szumilak M., Markowicz-Piasecka M., Mikiciuk-Olasik E., Stanczak A., Sikora J.

Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research

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2018

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vol. 75

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issue 4

861-874

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Assessing hemocompatibility of anticancer drug candidate is very important task due to the fact that coagulation disorders are often correlated with malignancy or induced by chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of some polyamine conjugates with bicyclic systems on the process of coagulation and fibrinolysis. In addition their effect on the healthy human erythrocytes (RBCs) was assessed. Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Tromboplastin Time (APTT), clot formation and lysis test (CL-test) were performed to evaluate the influence of some polyamine conjugates on plasma hemostasis. The effects of tested compounds on RBCs were assessed using hemolysis assays and microscopy studies. APTT and PT examination revealed that all tested compounds apart from the highest concentrations of compounds 3 and 5 did not exert significant effects on intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathways. Despite their substantial influence on the kinetic parameters of the process of clot formation and fibrinolysis, the examined compounds, over the entire concentration range, did not alter the overall potential of clot formation and lysis (CLAUC) suggesting that they might be regarded as biocompatible concerning plasma hemostasis. At potential therapeutic concentrations (constituting IC50 value for MCF-7 cells) tested polyamine conjugates showed no adverse effects on the membranes of RBCs. Promising antiproliferative activity of representative polyamine conjugates together with their hemocompatibility make them good anticancer drug candidates for further preclinical evaluation.

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Comparative Studies of Electrospinning and Solution Blow Spinning Processes for the Production of Nanofibrous Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Materials for Biomedical Engineering

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Wojasiński M., Pilarek M., Ciach T.

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

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2014

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vol. 16

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issue 2

43-50

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Comparative statistical analysis of the infiuence of processing parameters, for electrospinning (ES) and solution blow spinning (SBS) processes, on nanofibrous poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) material morphology and average fiber diameter was conducted in order to identify the key processing parameter for tailoring the product properties. Further, a comparative preliminary biocompatibility evaluation was performed. Based on Design of Experiment (DOE) principles, analysis of standard effects of voltage, air pressure, solution feed rate and concentration, on nanofibers average diameter was performed with the Pareto’s charts and the best fitted surface charts. Nanofibers were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The preliminary biocompatibility comparative tests were performed based on SEM microphotographs of CP5 cells cultured on materials derived from ES and SBS. Polymer solution concentration was identified as the key parameter infiuencing morphology and dimensions of nanofibrous mat produced from both techniques. In both cases, when polymer concentration increases the average fiber diameter increase. The preliminary biocompatibility test suggests that nanofibers produced by ES as well as SBS are suitable as the biomedical engineering scaffold material.

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Biocompatibile TiN-based novel nanocrystalline films

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Ebner R., Lackner J. M., Waldhauser W., Major R., Czarnowska E., Kustosz R., Lacki P., Major B.

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences

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2006

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vol. 54

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issue 2

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Mesoporous alumina as a biomaterial for biomedical applications

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Xifre-Perez E., Ferre-Borull J., Pallares J., Marsal L. F.

Mesoporous Biomaterials

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2015

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vol. 2

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issue 1

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Porous anodic alumina (PAA) is a biomaterial based on a cost-effective electrochemical anodization of pure aluminum with unique geometrical properties, i.e., self-ordering hexagonal pore distribution, tunable pore diameters and interpore distances, and uniformity of the pores in the vertical direction (nanochannels). These remarkable properties have found important applications in several fields such as energy storage, optics, photonics, magnetism, catalysis and, in particular, in the biomedicine field. In this work, we review the current state of research and key issues on cell culture and implants, drug delivery systems with complex release profiles and specific action, and high efficiency and sensitivity biosensors with different biosensing mechanisms, all of them based on PAA. The biocompatibility, morphology of the surface, nanoestructural engineering in-depth, surface functionalization and coatings are discussed and analyzed in detail.

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Jak chronić biomateriały przed układem odpornościowym?

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Ścisłowska-Czarnecka A., Kołaczkowska E.

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PL

Wprowadzając do organizmu człowieka biomateriał, musimy mieć pewność, że jest on biozgodny (nie cytotoksyczny czy karcynogenny) i że ryzyko aktywacji układu odpornościowego jest niewielkie. Grupa biomateriałów dopuszczonych do użytku medycznego jest obszerna, jednak wiele z nich nie spełnia jednocześnie wszystkich wymagań w zakresie biozgodności. Dlatego materiały przeznaczone do użytku medycznego są wciąż udoskonalane/modyfikowane w celu poprawy ich parametrów, a co za tym idzie, w celu ich jak najskuteczniejszego "ukrycia" przed układem odpornościowym. Jedną z najczęstszych, niepożądanych reakcji organizmu na biomateriał/implant jest odczyn zapalny. Dlatego wiele badań koncentruje się na wpływie implantów na komórki układu odpornościowego. Wykazano, że najczęściej obecnie stosowane modyfikacje biomateriałów, pokrycie ich powierzchni materiałem biologicznym, zmiana porowatości czy też dodatek nanocząsteczek, istotnie poprawiają ich właściwości, w tym osłabiają aktywację leukocytów. W obecnym opracowaniu opisujemy typy biomateriałów, sposoby ich modyfikacji oraz wpływ na komórki immunokompetentne z naciskiem na strategie, które pozwalają na uniknięcie aktywacji układu odpornościowego.

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Biocompatibility verification is required prior to implantation of any biomaterial into human body. This involves verification of its cytotoxic and carcinogenic effects, and confirmation of (only) weak activation of the immune system. A substantial number of biomaterials is currently used in medical procedures, however, many of them do not fulfill all biocompatibility requirements. Therefore nowadays materials aimed for medical application are being modified to improve their characteristics, and thus "hide" them more efficiently from the immune system. One of the most common, yet undesirable, responses to biomaterial/implant is inflammation. Because of this, numerous studies focus on immune cells and strategies to modify biomaterials in such ways that they induce only weak or mild, and short-lasting, activation of leukocytes. It has been documented that three approaches in particular are efficient in this regard - surface modification by its covering with biological substances/proteins, modification of surface porosity and addition of nanoparticles. Herein we described types of biomaterials, strategies of their modification and biomaterial impact on leukocytes. In particular, we focus on strategies used to minimize activation of the immune response.

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Effects of gelatine-coated vascular grafts on human neutrophi

Possibilities of nanodiamonds application – biological and medical aspects

A comparison of the traditional casting method and the galvanoforming technique in gold alloy prosthetic restorations

STUDIES TOWARDS HEMOCOMPATIBILITY OF POLYAMINE CONJUGATES WITH BICYCLIC SYSTEMS

Comparative Studies of Electrospinning and Solution Blow Spinning Processes for the Production of Nanofibrous Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Materials for Biomedical Engineering

Biocompatibile TiN-based novel nanocrystalline films

Mesoporous alumina as a biomaterial for biomedical applications

Jak chronić biomateriały przed układem odpornościowym?