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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2023

Sustained Release of Antifungal and Antibacterial Agents from Novel Hybrid Degradable Nanofibers for the Treatment of Polymicrobial Osteomyelitis.

Yung-Heng Hsu, Yi-Hsun Yu, Ying-Chao Chou, Chia-Jung Lu, Yu-Ting Lin, Steve Wen-Neng Ueng, Shih-Jung Liu

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yung-Heng HsuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-7391-3212
Yi-Hsun YuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.
Ying-Chao ChouDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.
Chia-Jung LuDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33302, Taiwan.
Yu-Ting LinDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan 33302, Taiwan.
Steve Wen-Neng UengDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.
Shih-Jung LiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-2083-4865
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · TWChang Gung University · TW

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Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital CMRPD2M0131Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital CRRPG3K0081Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital CRRPG3K0082
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a drug delivery system with hybrid biodegradable antifungal and antibacterial agents incorporated into poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) nanofibers, facilitating an extended release of fluconazole, vancomycin, and ceftazidime to treat polymicrobial osteomyelitis. The nanofibers were assessed using scanning electron microscopy, tensile testing, water contact angle analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The in vitro release of the antimicrobial agents was assessed using an elution method and a high-performance liquid chromatography assay. The in vivo elution pattern of nanofibrous mats was assessed using a rat femoral model. The experimental results demonstrated that the antimicrobial agent-loaded nanofibers released high levels of fluconazole, vancomycin, and ceftazidime for 30 and 56 days in vitro and in vivo, respectively. Histological assays revealed no notable tissue inflammation. Therefore, hybrid biodegradable PLGA nanofibers with a sustainable release of antifungal and antibacterial agents may be employed for the treatment of polymicrobial osteomyelitis.

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NanofibersOsteomyelitisAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntifungal AgentsCeftazidimeDelayed-Action PreparationsFluconazoleLactic AcidPolyglycolic AcidPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerRatsVancomycinAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntifungal AgentsCeftazidimeDelayed-Action PreparationsFluconazoleLactic AcidPolyglycolic AcidPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerVancomycinceftazidimedegradable PLGA nanofibersfluconazoleosteomyelitisvancomycin

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PMID36834663
PMCPMC9966905
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