Understanding Microdroplet Formations for Biomedical Applications

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salil Desai ◽  
Anthony Moore ◽  
Benjamin Harrison ◽  
Jagannathan Sankar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Calcium Chloride ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Tissue Scaffolds ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Drop On Demand

This paper focuses on understanding microdroplet formation of sodium alginate biopolymer at various concentrations utilizing drop-on-demand inkjet technology. We investigate the effect of sodium chloride on the rheology of sodium alginate and derive a correlation between the size of the droplet versus the size of the microcapsules formed. Varying sizes of microcapsules are formed based on different concentrations of calcium chloride solvent. This understanding will give insight for fabricating drug delivery capsules and tissue scaffolds that are subject to extreme ambient conditions when interfaced with in-vivo environments.

Understanding Release Kinetics of Calcium Alginate Microcapsules Using Drop on Demand Inkjet Printing

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Perkins ◽  
Salil Desai ◽  
Benjamin Harrison ◽  
Jagannathan Sankar
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Calcium Chloride ◽  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Rhodamine 6G ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Release Behavior ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Drop On Demand ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Rhodamine 6G Dye

This paper investigates the use of calcium alginate microcapsules to transport biomaterials for drug delivery. Rhodamine 6G dye was encapsulated in microcapsules for different formulations of the hydrogels using drop-on-demand printing. An experimental design was constructed to compare the effect of different concentrations of calcium chloride (M) and sodium alginate (% w/v) solutions in addition to the microcapsule diameter on the release kinetics profiles of the microcapsules. The results of these findings provide a basis to identify favorable sizes of microcapsules and concentrations of sodium alginate and calcium chloride solutions for controlled release behavior of microcapsules.

A Review on Application of Novel Solid Nanostructures in Drug Delivery

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 22-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habibollah Faraji ◽  
Reza Nedaeinia ◽  
Esmaeil Nourmohammadi ◽  
Bizan Malaekeh-Nikouei ◽  
Hamid Reza Sadeghnia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Imaging Biomarkers ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Targeted Drug

Nanotechnology as a multidisciplinary and scientific innovation plays an important role in numerous biomedical applications, such as molecular imaging, biomarkers and biosensors and also drug delivery. A wide range of studies have been conducted on using of nanoparticles for early diagnosis and targeted drug therapy of various diseases. In fact, the small size, customized surface, upgraded solubility, or multi-functionality of nanoparticles enabled them to interact with complex cellular functions in new ways which opened many doors and created new biomedical applications. These studies demonstrated that nanotechnology vehicles can formulate biological products effectively, and this nano-formulated products with a potent ability against different diseases, were represented to have better biocompatibility, bioaccessibility and efficacy, under in vitro and in vivo conditions.

scholarly journals Stability of Engineered Micro or Nanobubbles for Biomedical Applications

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1089
Author(s):  
Beomjin Park ◽  
Semi Yoon ◽  
Yonghyun Choi ◽  
Jaehee Jang ◽  
Soomin Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Ultrasonic Field ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Core ◽  
Bubble Structure ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship

A micro/nanobubble (MNB) refers to a bubble structure sized in a micrometer or nanometer scale, in which the core is separated from the external environment and is normally made of gas. Recently, it has been confirmed that MNBs can be widely used in angiography, drug delivery, and treatment. Thus, MNBs are attracting attention as they are capable of constructing a new contrast agent or drug delivery system. Additionally, in order to effectively use an MNB, the method of securing its stability is also being studied. This review highlights the factors affecting the stability of an MNB and the stability of the MNB within the ultrasonic field. It also discusses the relationship between the stability of the bubble and its applicability in vivo.

Smart pH-responsive and high doxorubicin loading nanodiamond for in vivo selective targeting, imaging, and enhancement of anticancer therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (29) ◽  
pp. 5046-5058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Li ◽  
Lu Tian ◽  
Yongli Wang ◽  
Wenjing Zhao ◽  
Fangqin Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Anticancer Therapy ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Ph Responsive ◽  
Selective Targeting ◽  
Delivery Platform

We introduce a simple and effective strategy to design a promising drug delivery platform for improving the biomedical applications of smart nanodiamond carriers.

scholarly journals Monitoring the Effect of Transdermal Drug Delivery Patches on the Skin Using Terahertz Sensing

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2052
Author(s):  
Hannah Lindley-Hatcher ◽  
Jiarui Wang ◽  
Arturo I. Hernandez-Serrano ◽  
Joseph Hardwicke ◽  
Gabit Nurumbetov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Thz Spectroscopy ◽  
Transdermal Patches ◽  
Patch Removal ◽  
Terahertz Sensing

Water content of the skin is an important parameter for controlling the penetration rate of chemicals through the skin barrier; therefore, for transdermal patches designed for drug delivery to be successful, the effects of the patches on the water content of the skin must be understood. Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy is a technique which is being increasingly investigated for biomedical applications due to its high sensitivity to water content and non-ionizing nature. In this study, we used THz measurements of the skin (in vivo) to observe the effect of partially and fully occlusive skin patches on the THz response of the skin after the patches had been applied for 24 h. We were able to observe an increase in the water content of the skin following the application of the patches and to identify that the skin remained hyper-hydrated for four hours after the removal of the fully occlusive patches. Herein, we show that THz spectroscopy has potential for increasing the understanding of how transdermal patches affect the skin, how long the skin takes to recover following patch removal, and what implications these factors might have for how transdermal drug patches are designed and used.

scholarly journals S,S-Tetrazine-Based Hydrogels with Visible Light Cleavable Properties for On-Demand Anticancer Drug Delivery

Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changping Wang ◽  
Chongyi Liu ◽  
Qiyao Wei ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Peng Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Cell Fate ◽  
Degradation Kinetics ◽  
Green Light ◽  
Anticancer Drug Delivery ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Facile Fabrication

Photocleavable hydrogels are of great importance in the field of controlled drug delivery, stem cell fate regulation, surface patterning, and intelligent devices. However, the development of novel photocleavable gel systems by visible light is usually met with challenges such as the lack of efficient and tunable photocleavable groups and reactions. Herein, we reported the facile fabrication of a new type of photocleavable hydrogels by the direct gelation of 4-arm thiol-terminated polyethylene glycol with 3,6-dichloro-1,2,4,5-tetrazine via the formation of S,S-tetrazine linkages. The prepared hydrogels underwent efficient degradation upon irradiation by ultraviolet or green light, and the degradation kinetics could be significantly promoted by hydrogen peroxide. Correspondingly, the hydrogels loaded with calcium peroxide microparticles or glucose oxidase/catalase enzymes enabled the precise and efficient in vivo photocontrol of gel degradation and drug release for cancer treatment. This work offers a promising and facile strategy towards the fabrication of visible light cleavable hydrogels with tunable and on-demand drug release properties.

scholarly journals Acetylated Hyaluronic Acid: Enhanced Bioavailability and Biological Studies

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmela Saturnino ◽  
Maria Stefania Sinicropi ◽  
Ortensia Ilaria Parisi ◽  
Domenico Iacopetta ◽  
Ada Popolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Macrophage Cell ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Skin Care Products

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a macropolysaccharidic component of the extracellular matrix, is common to most species and it is found in many sites of the human body, including skin and soft tissue. Not only does HA play a variety of roles in physiologic and in pathologic events, but it also has been extensively employed in cosmetic and skin-care products as drug delivery agent or for several biomedical applications. The most important limitations of HA are due to its short half-life and quick degradationin vivoand its consequently poor bioavailability. In the aim to overcome these difficulties, HA is generally subjected to several chemical changes. In this paper we obtained an acetylated form of HA with increased bioavailability with respect to the HA free form. Furthermore, an improved radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity has been evidenced, respectively, on ABTS radical cation and murine monocyte/macrophage cell lines (J774.A1).

scholarly journals Direct Drop-on-Demand Printing of Molten Solder Bumps on ENIG Finishing at Ambient Conditions Through StarJet Technology

IEEE Access ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 210225-210233
Author(s):  
Zhe Shu ◽  
Michael Fechtig ◽  
Florian Lombeck ◽  
Matthias Breitwieser ◽  
Roland Zengerle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molten Solder ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Drop On Demand ◽  
Solder Bumps
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