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Universidad de Murcia. Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología
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    Silk fibroin and graphene oxide composites promote human periodontal ligament stem cell spontaneous differentiation into osteo/cementoblast-like cells
    (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2016-11-15) Sánchez Vera, María del Mar; Aznar-Cervantes, Salvador; Jover, Eva; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Hernández Romero, Diana; Moraleda Jiménez, José María; Collado-González, Mar; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Cenís, José L.; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Graphene represents one of the most interesting additions to the tissue engineering toolbox. Novel graphenebased composites are required to improve the beneficial graphene properties in terms of tridimensional polymeric structure, conferring a higher mechanical strength and favoring the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Here, we have demonstrated in a wide range of composite combinations, the successful use of graphene and silk-fibroin constructs for future bioengineering applications in the field of clinical regenerative dentistry using human periodontal ligament stem cells. Our results provide exciting new data for the development of suitable scaffolds that allow good cell engrafting, preservation of cell viability and proliferation, promotion of spontaneous osteoblastic differentiation, and importantly, stimulation of a higher cementum physiological synthesis than using other different available biomaterials.
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    Complex polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for 2 oral insulin delivery
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2020-01-15) Collado-González, Mar; Freitas, Alessandra R.; Santos, Ana Claudia; Ferreira, Nuno F.; Ferreri, Maria Cristina; Sequeira, Joana A.D.; Díaz Baños, F. Guillermo; Víllora Cano, Gloria; Veiga, Francisco; Ribeiro, Antonio; Carissimi, Guzmán; Química Física
    Polyelectrolyte nanocomposites rarely reach a stable state and aggregation often occurs. Here, we report the synthesis of nanocomposites for the oral delivery of insulin composed of alginate, dextran sulfate, poly-(ethyleneglycol) 4000, Poloxamer 188®, chitosan, and BSA. Chitosan seems to be essential for the final size of the nanocomposites. When the chitosan concentration used in the synthesis is 10-4 gcm-3, nanocomposites, microcomposites and milimetric composites are obtained. Reducing the chitosan concentration to 10-5 or 10-7 gcm-3 yields nanocomposites of 400-600 nm or 800-900 nm hydrodynamic diameter, respectively, measured by DLS. According to our results, the molecular weight of chitosan has little influence on the size of the composites. The enhanced stability of the newest nanocomposites synthesized was assessed with LUMiSizer®. The rounded shapes of the nanocomposites were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Analysis by HPLC revealed that, after loaded with insulin, about 80% of the drug was released from our nanocomposites.
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    Biocompatibility of three new calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers on human periodontal ligament stem cells
    (Willey, 2016-09-26) Collado-González, Mar; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Ortolani-Seltenerich, P.S.; Lozano, Adrián; Forner, Leopoldo; Llena, Carmen; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Aim To evaluate the biocompatibility of three calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers, Bioroot BC Sealer (Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France), Endoseal MTA (EndoSeal, Maruchi, Seoul, Korea) and Nano-ceramic Sealer (B&L Biotech, Fairfax, VA, USA) (NCS), on human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs). Methodology human periodontal ligament stem cells were cultured in the presence of various endodontic sealer eluates for 24 h. Cell viability was determined using the MTT assay. Cell death and changes in phenotype induced by the set endodontic sealer eluates were evaluated through flow cytometry. Also, an in vitro scratch wound-healing model was used to determine their effects in cell migration. Finally, to assess cell morphology and attachment to the different sealers, hPDLSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by a Bonferroni post-test was performed (P < 0.05). Results At 24 h, cell spreading was evident in the presence of Bioroot BC Sealer (BR) and Nano-ceramic Sealer (NCS), but not Endoseal MTA (ES). At 72 h, BR and NCS exhibited high and moderate cell proliferation, respectively, whereas ES revealed low rates of cell proliferation (P < 0.05). Similar results were obtained in a cell death assay. In addition, hPDLSCs maintained their mesenchymal phenotype in all conditions although their capacity to migrate was higher in the presence of BR. Finally, SEM studies revealed a good degree of proliferation, cell spreading and attachment, especially when using BR and NCS discs. Conclusions BR and NCS were associated with better cytocompatibility than ES. Further in vitro and in vivo investigations are required to confirm the suitability of these calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers for clinical application.
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    Biological effects of acid-eroded MTA Repair HP and ProRoot MTA on human periodontal ligament stem cells
    (2019) Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Collado-González, Mar; López-García, Sergio; García Bernal, David; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; Moraleda Jiménez, José María; Lozano, Adrián; Forner, Leopoldo; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the biological effects of MTA Repair HP and ProRoot MTA on human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) after exposure to acidic and neutral environments. Materials and methods Discs of each material (n = 30) were exposed to phosphate buffered saline (pH = 7.4) or butyric acid (pH = 5.2) for 7 days, and biological testing was carried out in vitro on hPDLSCs. Cell viability and apoptosis assays were performed using eluates of each root-end filling material. To evaluate cell attachment to the different materials, hPDLSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The chemical composition of the rootend filling materials was determined by energy-dispersive x-ray and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Statistical differences were assessed by ANOVA and Tukey test (p < 0.05). Results Under an acidic environment, both materials displayed similar ion release abilities, with the increased release of Si and Ca ions. Substantial changes in microstructure were observed for both materials after exposure to acidic pH. In addition, material exposure to an acidic environment showed a similar degree of cell adherence, and, surprisingly, MTA Repair HP exhibited higher cell viability rates at pH 5.2 than ProRoot MTA. Conclusions Exposure to an acidic environment promoted Si and Ca ion release from ProRoot MTA and MTA Repair HP. Moreover, we observed optimal biological properties of ProRoot MTA and MTA Repair HP in terms of cell viability, cell death, and cell attachment in both environments. Clinical relevance These results may suggest that MTA Repair HP and ProRoot exhibited optimal biological properties in terms of cell viability, cell death and cell attachment in acidic environment, being considered as materials for root-end filling and perforations.
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    Density and refractive index data of binary and ternary mixtures of imidazolium-based ionic liquids, n-hexane and organic compounds involved in the kinetic resolution of rac-2-pentanol
    (Elsevier, 2018-05-05) García Montalbán, Mercedes; Collado-González, Mar; Lozano-Pérez, A. Abel; Díaz Baños, F. Guillermo; Víllora Cano, Gloria; Ingeniería Química
    This data article is related to the subject of the research article “Extraction of Organic Compounds Involved in the Kinetic Resolution of rac-2-Pentanol from n-hexane by Imidazolium-based Ionic Liquids:Liquid-LiquidEquilibrium” (Montalbán etal.,2018) [1]. It contains experimental data of density and refractive index of binary and ternary mixtures of imidazolium-based ionic liquids, n-hexane and organic compounds involved in the kinetic resolution of rac-2-pentanol (rac-2-pentanol, vinylbutyrate, rac-2-pentyl butyrate or butyric acid) measured at 303.15 K and 1 atm. These data are presented as calibration curves which help to determine the composition of the ionic liquid-rich phase knowing its density or refractive index.
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    Resveratrol lacks antifungal activity against Candida albicans.
    (Springer, 2012-03-30 ) Collado-González, Mar; Guirao-Abad, José Pedro; Sánchez-Fresneda Pinto, Ruth; Belchí Navarro, Sarai; Argüelles Ordóñez, Juan Carlos; Genética y Microbiología
    The putative candicidal activity of resveratrol is currently a matter of controversy. Here, the antifungal activity as well as the antioxidant response of resveratrol against Candida albicans, have been tested in a set of strains with a well-established genetic background At the doses usually employed in antifungal tests (10–40 lg/ml), resveratrol has no effect on the exponential growth of the C. albicans CAI.4 strain, a tenfold increase (400 lg/ml) was required in order to record a certain degree of cell killing, which was negligible in comparison with the strong antifungal effect caused by the addition of amphotericin B (5 lg/ml). An identical pattern was recorded in the prototrophic strains of C. albicans SC5314 and RM-100, whereas the oxidative sensitive trehalose-deficient mutant (tps1/tps1 strain) was totally refractory to the presence of resveratrol. In turn, the serum-induced yeast-to-hypha transition remained unaffected upon addition of different concentrations of resveratrol. Determination of endogenous trehalose and catalase activity, two antioxidant markers in C. albicans; revealed no significant changes in their basal contents induced by resveratrol. Collectively, our results seem to dismiss a main antifungal role as well as the therapeutic application of resveratrol against the infections caused by C. albicans.
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    Liquid-liquid equilibra for ternary mixtures of 1-alkyl-3-methyl imidazolium bis{(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl}imides, n-hexane and organic compounds at 303.15 K and 0.1 MPa
    ( Elsevier , 2016-08-30) García Montalbán, Mercedes; Trigo, Rocío; Collado-González, Mar; Díaz Baños, F. Guillermo; Víllora Cano, Gloria; Ingeniería Química
    Ternary liquid–liquid equilibria were experimentally determined for eight systems composed of an ionic liquid + n-hexane + an organic compound implicated in the racemic resolution of rac-2-pentanol (rac-2-pentanol, vinyl butyrate, rac-2-pentyl butyrate or butyric acid) at a temperature of 303.15 K and pressure of 0.1MPa. The following ionic liquids were used: 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis{(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl}imide, [emim+][NTf2-], and 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis{(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl}imide, [hmim+][NTf2-]. The binodal curves and the tie line of the conjugate phases compositions were determined through measurement of the refractive index for the ionic liquid-rich phase and by using gas chromatography for the hexane-rich phase, enabling their potential to be assessed for selective extraction of organic compounds from a mixture of ionic liquid reaction media for the resolution of rac-2-pentanol. Liquid phase activity coefficients were calculated using the Non-Random Two-Liquid equation and the tie line theoretical data calculated from the model are in good agreement with the experimental data. As yet, the literature contains no data for the systems studied in this paper.
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    Terminal carbohydrates abundance, immune related enzymes, bactericidal activity and physico-chemical parameters of the Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis, Kaup) skin mucus
    (Elsevier , 2016-11-09) Collado-González, Mar; Guardiola Abellán, Francisco Antonio; Cuartero, María; Díaz Baños, F. Guillermo; Cuesta Peñafiel, Alberto; Moriñigo, Miguel Angel; Esteban Abad, María de los Ángeles; Biología Celular e Histología
    Recently, interest in mucosal surfaces, more specifically fish skin and its secreted mucus, has greatly increased among immunologists. The abundance of terminal carbohydrates, several enzymes (proteases, lysozyme, peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, esterases and ceruloplasmin), bactericidal activity against fish pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and several physico-chemical parameters (protein concentration, pH, conductivity, redox potential, osmolarity, density and viscosity) in the skin mucus of Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis, Kaup) have been evaluated. Present results evidence the abundance of N-acetylneuraminic acid, mannose, glucose and N-acetyl-galactosamine in skin mucus. The levels of lysozyme, proteases, esterases and alkaline phosphatase were very similar (from 20 to 30 Units mg−1 protein). However, 93 Units mg−1 protein were detected of ceruloplasmin and only 4′88 Units mg−1 protein of peroxidase. Skin mucus of S. senegalensis showed high bactericidal activity against the tested pathogen bacteria but weak activity against non-pathogenic bacteria. Finally, a clear relationship between mucus density and temperature was detected, while viscosity showed a direct shear- and temperature-dependent behaviour. These results could be useful for better understanding the role of the skin mucus as a key component of the innate immune system, as well as, for elucidating possible relationships between biological and physico-chemical parameters and disease susceptibility.
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    Assessing chemical toxicity of ionic liquids on Vibrio fischeri: Correlation with structure and composition
    (Pergamon – Elsevier Science Ltd, 2016-04-11) Hidalgo, Juana M; García Montalbán, Mercedes; Salinas Hidalgo, María Dolores; Collado-González, Mar; Díaz Baños, F. Guillermo; Víllora Cano, Gloria; Biología Celular e Histología
    One of the most important properties of the ionic liquids (ILs) is their non-volatility. However, they are wide soluble in water. For this reason, they can be released to aquatic ecosystems and to contribute to water pollution. Nevertheless, toxicological data related to ionic liquids is scarce in literature because of the great number of possible ionic liquids synthesized. The present work reports the toxicity of twenty-nine imidazolium-, pyridinium- and ammonium-based ionic liquids towards the luminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri. Some of the effects analyzed on the toxicity have been the type of anion, the length of the alkyl chain of the cation, the cation core and the presence of a functionalized side chain in the cation. These results have showed that the main influence on the toxicity of the ILs is the alkyl chain length. A Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) method has been used to validate our results obtaining a very good agreement.
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    Chitosan/albumin coating factorial optimization of alginate/dextran sulfate cores for oral delivery of insulin
    (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-03-14) Pessoa, Bruno ; Sandri, Giuseppina ; Ribeiro, António ; Collado-González, Mar; Biología Celular e Histología
    The design of nanoparticle formulations composed of biopolymers, that govern the physicochemical properties of orally delivered insulin, relies on improving insulin Stability and absorption through the intestinal mucosa while protecting it from harsh conditions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Chitosan/polyethylene glycol (PEG) and albumin coating of alginate/dextran sulfate hydrogel cores are presented as a ultilayer complex protecting insulin within the nanoparticle. This study aims to optimize a anoparticle formulation by assessing the relationship between design parameters and experimental data using response surface methodology through a 3-factor 3-level optimization Box–Behnken design. While the selected independent variables were the concentrations of PEG, chitosan and albumin, the dependent variables were particle Size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and insulin release. Experimental results showed a nanoparticle size ranging from 313 to 585 nm, with PDI from 0.17 to 0.39 and zeta potential ranging from 􀀀29 to 􀀀44 mV. Insulin bioactivity was maintained in simulated GI media with over 45% cumulative release after 180 min in a simulated intestinal medium. Based on the experimental responses and according to the criteria of desirability on the experimental region’s constraints, solutions of 0.03% PEG, 0.047% chitosan and 1.20% albumin provide an optimum nanoparticle formulation for insulin oral delivery.