Alginate coated biogenic silver nanoparticles for the treatment of Pseudomonas infections in rainbow trout.

Pseudomonas species are among the main pathogens causing rainbow trout infections. The present study provides a simple, green, sustainable, and rapid technique to synthesize of biogenic alginate-capped silver nanoparticles (Alg-Ag NPs) suitable for the treatment of Pseudomonas infections. It has been shown that the mechanism (aggregative or autocatalytic) of Alg-Ag NPs formation depended on Alg concentration and the heating approach used.

Honeycomb-Structured Porous Films from Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate--3-hydroxyvalerate): Physicochemical Characterization and Mesenchymal Stem Cells Behavior.

Surface morphology affects cell attachment and proliferation. In this research, different films made of biodegradable polymers, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate--3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHB--HV), containing different molecular weights, with microstructured surfaces were investigated. Two methods were used to obtain patterned films-water-assisted self-assembly ("breath figure") and spin-coating techniques.

Physicochemical aspects of design of ultrathin films based on chitosan, pectin, and their silver nanocomposites with antiadhesive and bactericidal potential.

Implant-related infection is one of the serious problems in regenerative medicine. Promising approach to overcome the problems caused by bacterial growth on the medical implants is their modification by bioactive coatings. A versatile technique for designing multilayer films with tailored characteristics at the nanometer scale is layer-by-layer assembly.

Influence of UV/HO treatment on polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme: Physicochemical properties and RAW 264.7 cells responses.

There are few studies on seaweed polysaccharides with UV/HO treatment, so the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of UV/HO treatment on physicochemical properties and RAW 264.7 cells responses of polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme (PSF). Results showed that the contents of reducing sugar and sulfate in PSF with UV/HO treatment for 2 h increased by 202.

Structural characteristics and anti-inflammatory activity of UV/HO-treated algal sulfated polysaccharide from Gracilaria lemaneiformis.

The study aimed to study the effects on structural characteristics and anti-inflammatory activities of algal sulfated polysaccharides isolated from Gracilaria lemaneiformis (GLP) after a combined treatment of UV irradiation (average irradiance of 6500 mJ/cm) and HO (50 mmol/L) for various time periods up to 60 min. After a 30-min treatment, the molecular weight and particle size of GLP was decreased by 15 and 2.6 fold, respectively with small but significant decrease in the contents of total sugars, uronic acids and proteins.

Polyvinyl alcohol and pectin blended films: Preparation, characterization, and mesenchymal stem cells attachment.

The design of novel wound dressings for chronic wound treatment is still of great importance. One of the promising approaches is application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), immobilized on a flexible polymer film, for healing. In this study, blended films based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and pectin with different component ratio have been prepared by solution casting method and evaluated.

Structural characteristic of a sulfated polysaccharide from Gracilaria Lemaneiformis and its lipid metabolism regulation effect.

A sulfated polysaccharide extracted from Gracilaria lemaneiformis (GLP) with a prominent effect in regulating lipid metabolism was isolated. The molecular weight was 31.5 kDa and it was composed mainly of galactose, glucose and xylose.

Degradation of polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme using UV/HO and its effects on structural characteristics.

The depolymerization effect of UV/HO on the polysaccharides from Sargassum fusiforme (PSF), a brown algae, were studied. The structural changes of PSF before and after UV/HO treatment were analyzed, and molecular weight changes during in vitro digestion were determined. Results indicated that the molecular weight of PSF was reduced from ∼289 to ∼12.

Fabrication and characterization of pectin-based three-dimensional porous scaffolds suitable for treatment of peritoneal adhesions.

Formation of peritoneal adhesions is common complication after abdominal and pelvic surgery. They bear a significant health problem with an influence to quality of life and health care expenses. Promising approach for their prevention is using of biodegradable barrier films for physical separation of peritoneal surfaces.