Kuang Yee Ng, Noorhafiza Muhammad, Siti Noor Fazliah Mohd Noor, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Mohd Shuhidan Saleh, Nur Amalina Muhammad, Asnul Hadi Ahmad, Kamalakanta Muduli
{"title":"Effects of fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing parameters on quality aspects of polycaprolactone (PCL) for coronary stent applications: A review.","authors":"Kuang Yee Ng, Noorhafiza Muhammad, Siti Noor Fazliah Mohd Noor, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Mohd Shuhidan Saleh, Nur Amalina Muhammad, Asnul Hadi Ahmad, Kamalakanta Muduli","doi":"10.1177/08853282251334880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08853282251334880","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is emerging as a promising technique for manufacturing bioresorbable stents (BRS), particularly for coronary artery disease treatment. Polycaprolactone (PCL) has emerged as a favored material due to its biocompatibility, controlled degradation rate and mechanical properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of key FDM printing parameters on the quality aspects of PCL-based BRS, focusing on morphological, mechanical and biological characteristics. This review also highlights inconsistencies in previous studies, particularly in the impact of these parameters on stent dimensions and mechanical properties, emphasizing the need for standardization in experimental methodologies. Additionally, the current gaps in research related to the mechanical and biological performances of PCL-based BRS are discussed, with a call for further studies on long-term effects. This review aims to guide future research by offering insights into optimizing FDM parameters for improving the overall performance and clinical outcomes of PCL-based BRS.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"8853282251334880"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144018049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yang Sheng, Kangyao Zhao, Yang Liu, Peng Zhang, Yixin Sun, Rong Zhang
{"title":"Preparation of protoporphyrin IX loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for anticancer photodynamic therapy.","authors":"Yang Sheng, Kangyao Zhao, Yang Liu, Peng Zhang, Yixin Sun, Rong Zhang","doi":"10.1177/08853282251336557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08853282251336557","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising strategy for cancer treatment. However, the poor hydrophilicity of most photosensitizers makes them difficult to enter the cells and also susceptible to aggregation-induced quenching in aqueous environment. In this study, we encapsulated protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) by nanostructured lipid carrier to obtain a water-soluble PPIX delivery system (NLC-PPIX). The nanoparticles exhibited high colloidal stability and good fluorescence emission. The generation of <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> from the NLC-PPIX was verified using 9,10-anthracenediyl-bis(methylene)dicarboxylic acid (ABDA) as <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> indicator. The <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> quantum yield of the NLC-PPIX in aqueous solution was calculated to be ∼9%. The flow cytometry and fluorescence imaging confirmed the uptake of NLC-PPIX by the A2058 cells and the generation of <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> inside the cells under light excitation. The in vitro cytotoxicity assay showed that the NLC-PPIX exerted no toxicity on the A2058 cells under dark conditions, while light irradiation triggered high phototoxicity. The cell viability of the A2058 cells was significantly decreased and the inhibition rate reached approximately 96% by treating the cells with 200 μg/mL NLC-PPIX and 420 nm light irradiation. The successful cancer cell uptake and PDT effect revealed the therapeutic promise of our drug delivery system.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"8853282251336557"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144006768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Electrospun PLGA and PLGA/gelatin scaffolds for tubularized urethral replacement: Studies in vitro and in vivo\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/08853282231217938","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282231217938","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1115-1116"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139074141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction: Transplantation of copper-doped calcium polyphosphate scaffolds combined with copper (II) preconditioned bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells for bone defect repair.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/08853282241284192","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282241284192","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1117"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142500916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of composition and surfactant-templating on mesoporous bioactive glasses structural evolution, bioactivity, and drug delivery property.","authors":"Dana Almasri, Yaser Dahman","doi":"10.1177/08853282241312040","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282241312040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores mesoporous bioactive glasses (MBGs) that show promise as advanced therapeutic delivery platforms owing to their tailorable porous properties enabling enhanced drug loading capacity and biomimetic chemistry for localized, sustained release. This work systematically investigates the complex relationship between MBG composition and surfactant templating on structural evolution, <i>in vitro</i> bioactive response, resultant drug loading efficiency and release. A total of 12 samples of sol-gel-derived MBG were synthesized using cationic and non-ionic structure-directing agents (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, Pluronic F127 and P123) while modulating the SiO<sub>2</sub>/CaO content, generating MBG with surface areas of 60-695 m<sup>2</sup>/g. Electron microscopy and nitrogen desorption studies verified the successful synthesis of the 12 ordered MBG formulations. Assessment of hydroxyapatite conversion kinetics via FTIR spectroscopy and SEM demonstrated accelerated deposition for 70-80% SiO<sub>2</sub> formulations, independent of the surfactant used. However, the templating agent had an impact on drug loading as observed in this study where MBG synthesized by the templating agent Pluronic P123 had higher drug loading compared to the other surfactants. To determine the drug release mechanisms, the in vitro kinetic profiles were fitted to various mathematical models including ze-ro. Most compositions exhibited release properties closest to zero-order, indicating a concentration-independent drug elution rate. These results in this study explain the relationship between tailored hierarchical architecture and intrinsic ion release rates to enable advanced functionality.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1064-1083"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11877986/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142949415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ola Tarawneh, Aisha Kanan, Walid Al-Zyoud, Mohammad Khanfar, Mohammad Hailat, Ala A Alhusban, Razan Abu Jaber
{"title":"Innovative buccal film delivery system for hypertension: Combining candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide.","authors":"Ola Tarawneh, Aisha Kanan, Walid Al-Zyoud, Mohammad Khanfar, Mohammad Hailat, Ala A Alhusban, Razan Abu Jaber","doi":"10.1177/08853282251317853","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282251317853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the development of buccal films as an innovative drug delivery system for hypertension management, combining candesartan cilexetil (CC) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Utilizing a solvent casting technique, films were prepared with various polymers, including PVA, PVP, and CMC Na, and enhanced with plasticizers to improve solubility and bioavailability. The films were evaluated for physicochemical and mechanical properties, disintegration time, and drug content uniformity. Results demonstrated that the films were visually uniform, with excellent folding endurance and a neutral pH. The formulation containing PVA, PVP, and CMC Na exhibited the fastest disintegration rate and superior bioadhesion. The use of Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) confirmed the miscibility of the drugs within the polymeric matrix, ensuring effective delivery. This novel formulation offers significant advantages by improving patient compliance and bypassing first-pass metabolism, presenting a promising alternative for hypertension treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1014-1029"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143074205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive review of 3D printing techniques emphasizing thermal characterization in biomedical prototyping.","authors":"Jayeeta Chattopadhyay, Nimmy Srivastava, Tara Sankar Pathak","doi":"10.1177/08853282251314672","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282251314672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid advancement of 3D printing technology has revolutionized biomedical engineering, enabling the creation of complex and personalized prototypes. Thermal properties play a crucial role in the performance and safety of these biomedical devices. Understanding their thermal behavior is essential for ensuring their effectiveness, reliability, and compatibility with the human body. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the thermal properties of 3D printed biomedical prototypes. It categorizes these prototypes based on thermal characteristics, examines the thermal attributes of various 3D printing materials, explores the thermal considerations for different biomedical devices, and identifies the challenges and future prospects in this dynamic field.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"971-995"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142970922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanobiological enhancement of electrospun PCL/nHA membranes for guided tissue regeneration applications.","authors":"Niki Dadgari, Hamidreza Fotoukian, Masoumeh Haghbin Nazarpak, Mehran Solati-Hashjin","doi":"10.1177/08853282241312285","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282241312285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to investigate the effects of adding nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) to electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes for use in dental root regeneration. Porous membranes containing varying amounts of nHA (0, 1, 1.5, and 2.5 wt%) were fabricated using the electrospinning method. The physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties of the membranes were evaluated. The synthesized nHA particles had an average size of 52 nm. Electrospun membranes exhibited uniform fibrous morphology with porosities ranging from 56% to 86%. Cyclic thermal stress (5°C-50°C) improved the mechanical properties of the composite membranes, resulting in a decrease in ultimate tensile strength (UTS) for pristine PCL from 3 ± 0.12 MPa to 1.7 ± 0.11 MPa, while the UTS for PCL membranes containing 1.5% nHA increased from 3.3 ± 0.30 MPa to 4.18 ± 0.28 MPa. <i>In vitro</i> bioactivity in simulated body fluid (SBF) showed enhanced apatite formation, particularly after 21 and 28 days. Cytotoxicity assays with MG-63 osteoblast-like cells demonstrated good biological performance. The incorporation of nHA not only improved the mechanical properties but also enhanced the bioactivity and cytocompatibility of the electrospun PCL membranes, making them promising candidates for guided tissue regeneration (GTR) applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1037-1054"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142931669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K Benabdderrahmane, J Stirnemann, S Ramtani, C Falentin-Daudré
{"title":"Biodegradation study in FBS media of polycaprolactone patch as a potential prenatal treatment for myelomeningocele.","authors":"K Benabdderrahmane, J Stirnemann, S Ramtani, C Falentin-Daudré","doi":"10.1177/08853282251316894","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282251316894","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital defect of the spine characterized by meningeal and spinal cord protrusion through open vertebral archs, and its exposure to the amniotic fluid. Given that the progression of neuronal loss begins early in fetal life, an early coverage of the defect is required to improve the neurological outcomes. Several studies have proposed patches as an alternative to full surgical repair, to achieve an early protection of the spine and possibly reduce the rate of complications of current prenatal surgical procedures. In our previous work, we developed a biocompatible, watertight and biodegradable patch to improve in utero MMC repair. This patch offers an anti-adhesive internal surface to prevent adhesion to spinal cord tissue, and a bioactive external surface to promote tissue coverage. The aim of this study is to assess the patch's in vitro degradation in an amniotic-fluid-like medium and investigate the surface functionalization effect, to understand its mechanism and predict the patch's behavior over time. The study was carried out for 24 weeks in FBS medium and after each period the samples were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, steric exclusion chromatography, toluidine blue assay and contact angle measurement. The results revealed a progression of PCL hydrolysis over time, characterized by a decrease in molar mass and evidence of erosion as observed by SEM. Furthermore, this process appears to be accelerated by ozonation, compared to surface functionalization without ozonation. The latter can be considered as the most suitable technique to preserve the patch structure over time, while benefiting from the grafting polymers properties during the first weeks of implantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1097-1114"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143065883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fuxin Li, Ruiqiang Cai, Zipian Ye, Li Yang, Xianshuai Qiu, Xueqiang Sun
{"title":"Human serum albumin microspheres synchronously loaded with ZIF-8 and triptolide (TP) for the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.","authors":"Fuxin Li, Ruiqiang Cai, Zipian Ye, Li Yang, Xianshuai Qiu, Xueqiang Sun","doi":"10.1177/08853282251318872","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08853282251318872","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary liver tumor and remains a fatal malignancy in most patients. Only 20% to 30% of patients can be treated with potentially curative surgical resection. Local therapies such as radioembolization and hepatic arterial perfusion may be a more effective treatment strategy. The active ingredients of natural plants have aroused wide interest in the treatment of tumors. Triptolide shows toxic effects on a variety of epithelioid carcinoma cells. However, there is currently a lack of suitable delivery system for the treatment of ICC. In this study, organometallic framework material ZIF-8 was chosen to load TP, and then encapsuled in HSA micro-nanoparticles for the perfusion treatment of ICC. The results of SEM, XRD, and FTIR showed that ZIF-8 nanoparticles were encapsuled in HSA micro-nanoparticles. ZIF-8 nanoparticles (57.89 ± 12.24%) and TP@ZIF-8/HSA (36.8 ± 4.71%) micro-nanoparticles could significantly inhibited proliferation of RBE cell. Also, TP@ZIF-8/HSA micro-nanoparticles of all groups exhibited favorable cytocompatibility to L929 cells and hemocompatibility. RT-qPCR and western blot showed that ZIF-8 and TP induced apoptosis in cancer cells through mitochondria-related pathways. The results demonstrated that TP@ZIF-8/HSA was a potential chemotherapy candidate for the treatment of ICC.</p>","PeriodicalId":15138,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biomaterials Applications","volume":" ","pages":"1030-1036"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143065918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}