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View article: Biopolymers and biocomposites: a comprehensive review of feedstocks, functionalities, and advanced manufacturing techniques for sustainable applications
Biopolymers and biocomposites: a comprehensive review of feedstocks, functionalities, and advanced manufacturing techniques for sustainable applications Open
View article: Functionalization of bacterial nanocellulose-based wound dressing for increased drug retention
Functionalization of bacterial nanocellulose-based wound dressing for increased drug retention Open
Bacterial nanocellulose is a fascinating biopolymer with immense application potential, including as a wound dressing material. It is highly biocompatible and capable of keeping humidity needed for wound healing. However, it lacks specific…
View article: Nanocellulose-based materials for photonic applications [Invited]
Nanocellulose-based materials for photonic applications [Invited] Open
The escalating demand for optical and photonic devices across various sectors, encompassing energy, sustainability, medicine, information and communication technologies, is catalyzing the pursuit of renewable and eco-friendly materials. Fr…
View article: Investigating Polypyrrole/Silver-Based Composite for Biofilm Prevention on Silicone Surfaces for Urinary Catheter Applications
Investigating Polypyrrole/Silver-Based Composite for Biofilm Prevention on Silicone Surfaces for Urinary Catheter Applications Open
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common healthcare-related infections caused by biofilm formation. This research investigated the efficacy of polypyrrole (PPy), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and thei…
View article: Antimicrobial Biocomposites Based on Regenerated Cellulose Sponge/Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Friendly-Environmental Method as a Promising Material for Tissue Engineering
Antimicrobial Biocomposites Based on Regenerated Cellulose Sponge/Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Friendly-Environmental Method as a Promising Material for Tissue Engineering Open
Regenerated cellulose sponge (RCS) holds significant promise for biomedical applications due to its biocompatibility, flexibility, and porosity. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized via hydrothermal reduction of silver nitrate (Ag…
View article: Biocellulose-based hydrogel dressing as a strategy for the management of chronic arterial wounds
Biocellulose-based hydrogel dressing as a strategy for the management of chronic arterial wounds Open
The biocellulose-based hydrogel was safe and showed a good perspective to promoting the necessary conditions to facilitate partial or complete healing of chronic arterial ulcers within a 60-day follow-up. Quality of life and pain were posi…
View article: 3D Filaments Based on Polyhydroxy Butyrate—Micronized Bacterial Cellulose for Tissue Engineering Applications
3D Filaments Based on Polyhydroxy Butyrate—Micronized Bacterial Cellulose for Tissue Engineering Applications Open
In this work, scaffolds based on poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and micronized bacterial cellulose (BC) were produced through 3D printing. Filaments for the printing were obtained by varying the percentage of micronized BC (0.25, 0.50, 1.00, …
View article: Combining Polymer and Cyclodextrin Strategy for Drug Release of Sulfadiazine from Electrospun Fibers
Combining Polymer and Cyclodextrin Strategy for Drug Release of Sulfadiazine from Electrospun Fibers Open
This study reports the fabrication of polymeric matrices through electrospinning using polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), biocompatible polymers commonly used in medical systems. These polymers were co…
View article: Alginate-Based 3D A549 Cell Culture Model to Study Paracoccidioides Infection
Alginate-Based 3D A549 Cell Culture Model to Study Paracoccidioides Infection Open
A three-dimensional (3D) lung aggregate model based on sodium alginate scaffolds was developed to study the interactions between Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (Pb) and lung epithelial cells. The suitability of the 3D aggregate as an infect…
View article: A New Cohesive High-Concentrated Hyaluronic Acid Gel Filler: Correlation between Rheologic Properties and Clinical Indications
A New Cohesive High-Concentrated Hyaluronic Acid Gel Filler: Correlation between Rheologic Properties and Clinical Indications Open
Background: Differences among the Available Hyaluronic (HA) gels are relevant to clinical practice as the HA physicochemical characteristics guide cosmetic indications. Besides, the literature still needs more information about the correla…
View article: Review of Bacterial Nanocellulose as Suitable Substrate for Conformable and Flexible Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
Review of Bacterial Nanocellulose as Suitable Substrate for Conformable and Flexible Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Open
As the development of nanotechnology progresses, organic electronics have gained momentum in recent years, and the production and rapid development of electronic devices based on organic semiconductors, such as organic light-emitting diode…
View article: Multiple Tolerization Subtractive Immunization (MTSI) Protocol: Effects on Mice and Monoclonal Antibody Specificity
Multiple Tolerization Subtractive Immunization (MTSI) Protocol: Effects on Mice and Monoclonal Antibody Specificity Open
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have been a valuable tool to elucidate several biological processes, such as stem cell differentiation and cancer, and contributed to virtually all areas of biomedical sciences. Yet, it remains a challenge to o…
View article: Multiple Tolerization Reduces Antibody Binding Against Tolerogen Cells: Implications for the Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
Multiple Tolerization Reduces Antibody Binding Against Tolerogen Cells: Implications for the Production of Monoclonal Antibodies Open
We report an immunization technique that can update the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs): the multiple tolerization subtractive immunization (MTSI). A total of 10 BALB/C mice were used. Animals in group 1 received one inoculation…
View article: Effect of in situ modification of bacterial cellulose with carboxymethylcellulose on its nano/microstructure and methotrexate release properties
Effect of in situ modification of bacterial cellulose with carboxymethylcellulose on its nano/microstructure and methotrexate release properties Open
View article: Enhanced immunization techniques to obtain highly specific monoclonal antibodies
Enhanced immunization techniques to obtain highly specific monoclonal antibodies Open
Despite fast advances in genomics and proteomics, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are still a valuable tool for areas such as the evolution of basic research in stem cells and cancer, for immunophenotyping cell populations, diagnosing and pro…
View article: Biocellulose scaffold obtained by in situ modifications with water-soluble cellulose derivative
Biocellulose scaffold obtained by in situ modifications with water-soluble cellulose derivative Open
Event Abstract Back to Event Biocellulose scaffold obtained by in situ modifications with water-soluble cellulose derivative Hernane Barud1, 2, Marina L. Fontes1, Agnieszka Tercjak3, Juncal Gutierrez3, Andréia Meneguin2, Aline M. Santos2 a…