• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.638-646
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• 2014

Background The combination of polycaprolactone and hyaluronic acid creates an ideal environment for wound healing. Hyaluronic acid maintains a moist wound environment and accelerates the in-growth of granulation tissue. Polycaprolactone has excellent mechanical strength, limits inflammation and is biocompatible. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of bio-conjugated polycaprolactone membranes (BPM) as a wound dressing. Methods 16 New Zealand white rabbits were sedated and local anaesthesia was administered. Two $3.0{\times}3.0cm$ full-thickness wounds were created on the dorsum of each rabbit, between the lowest rib and the pelvic bone. The wounds were dressed with either BPM (n=12) or Mepitel (n=12) (control), a polyamide-silicon wound dressing. These were evaluated macroscopically on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th postoperative days for granulation, re-epithelialization, infection, and wound size, and histologically for epidermal and dermal regeneration. Results Both groups showed a comparable extent of granulation and re-epithelialization. No signs of infection were observed. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in wound size between the two groups. BPM (n=6): $8.33cm^2$, $4.90cm^2$, $3.12cm^2$, $1.84cm^2$; Mepitel (n=6): $10.29cm^2$, $5.53cm^2$, $3.63cm^2$, $2.02cm^2$; at the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th postoperative days. The extents of epidermal and dermal regeneration were comparable between the two groups. Conclusions BPM is comparable to Mepitel as a safe and efficacious wound dressing.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.189-199
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• 2006

Purpose of study: Partial thickness skin graft is the golden standard regimen for full-thickness skin defect caused by burn or trauma. However, in case of extensive burns of more than 50% of total body surface area, the donor site is not sufficient to cover all defects. As a second choice, allograft, xenograft and synthetic materials have been used to treat skin defect. Among them the amniotic membrane(AM) was used as a biological dressing for centuries because of its potential for wound healing. In this study, quantification of EGF in AM and effect of AM-collagen complex on full thickness skin defects was examined. Materials & Methods: The concentration of EGF in fresh, deep frozen and freeze-dried AM was evaluated by ELISA. EGF-R immunostaining was performed in freeze-dried AM. SD rats weighing 250${\sim}$300g was used for wound healing experiment. Three full thickness skin defects(28mm diameter) were made on dorsal surface of SD rat. The control group was covered by Vaselin gauze and AM-collagen complex and $Terudermis^{(R)}$. was grafted in two other defects. Healing area, Cinamon's score were evaluated before biopsy. Grafted sites were retrieved at 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after operation. H & E and Factor VIII immunohistochemical stain was performed to evaluate the microscopic adhesion and structural integrity and microvessel formation. Results: 1. EGF concentration of fresh, deep frozen and freeze-dried AM showed similar level and EGF-R was stained in epithelial layer of freeze-dried AM. 2. At 4 weeks after grafting, the healing area of AM-collagen and Terudermis group was 99.29${\pm}$0.71% and 99.19${\pm}$0.77 of original size. However, that of control group was 24.88${\pm}$2.90. 3. The Cinamon's score of AM-Collagen and $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group at 4 weeks was 15.6${\pm}$1.26 and 14.6${\pm}$3.13 and that of control group was 3.7${\pm}$0.95. Significant difference was observed among control and experimental groups(p<0.05). 4. Histologic examination revealed that AM protected leukocyte infiltration and epithelial migration was nearly completed at 4 weeks. $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group showed mild neutrophil infiltration until 2 weeks and completion of epithelization at 4 weeks. Control group showed massive leukocyte infiltration until 4 weeks. 5. Microvessels were increased sharply at 1 week and control group at 1 and 4 week showed significant differences with $Terudermis^{(R)}$. group of same interval(p<0.05) but no differences were found with AM group(p<0.05). Conclusion: EGF and EGF-R were well preserved in freeze-dried AM. AM attached to collagen acted as excellent biologic dressing which had similar effect with $Terudermis^{(R)}$. AM showed anti-inflammatory action and healing was completed at 4 weeks after full-thickness skin defect.

• 폴리머
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.553-557
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• 2011

전기방사법을 이용하여 폴리(비닐 알코올)(poly(vinyl alcohol), PVA)/수분산 폴리우레탄(waterborne polyurethane, WBPU)/montmorillonite clay(MMT) 나노복합섬유를 제조하고 특성을 분석하였다. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), X선 회절, thermal gravimetric analyzer(TGA) 의 분석장비들을 이용하여 제조된 나노복합섬유의 형태와 구조적, 열적특성을 확인한 결과, 평균직경이 600~900 nm인 나노복합섬유들이 성공적으로 제조되었으며, MMT가 나노섬유 내에 완전박리되어 기존의 고분자 나노섬유에 비해 열적성질이 향상되었음을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통해 제조된 나노복합섬유는 친수성이고 생체친화적인 재료들을 이용하여 제조되었으며, 의료 분야를 비롯하여 의류 및 산업용 코팅제, 필터 등의 분야로 이용이 가능할 것으로 보인다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.349-353
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• 2018

Metronidazole (MD), which is used as an antibiotic, is largely used as an oral and skin application agent, and has inhibiting effect on the production of the fungus causing malodor. However, the maximum drug inclusion concentration is 0.75% of skin ointment in commercially available. In this study, hydrogels containing high concentration of metronidazole were prepared by using radiation crosslinking technique based on biocompatible polymers, and release characteristics and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. This study was preliminary carried out to investigate whether it could be used effectively as antibacterial dressing materials.

• 폴리머
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.54-61
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• 2014

Bombyx mori silk fibroin(SF)과 블렌드 필름을 만들기 위하여 키토산에 1,3-propanesultone을 반응시켜 수용성 sulfobetaine chitosan(SCs)을 제조하였다. 여러 가지 비율의 SF/SCs 블렌드 필름을 B. mori SF와 SCs의 수용액을 혼합하여 제조하였다. 수용액으로부터 얻어진 SF/SCs 블렌드 필름의 구조와 형태 변화는 분광학적 및 열적 분석을 통해 규명하였다. SF와 SCs의 혼합 비율에 따른 인공 피부나 화상치료 목적의 비이오재료로서의 물리적 및 기계적 성질에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. X-선 분석으로 두 생체고분자 사이에 좋은 친화성을 보여주고 있음을 알 수 있었으며 기계적 성질도 SCs의 함량이 증가하면 크게 증가하였다. $37^{\circ}C$에서 phosphate buffered saline solution 용액 중에서 in vitro 분해 실험을 8주 동안 시행한 결과 46.4%가 분해됨을 알 수 있었다. MC3T3-E1 세포에 의한 독성 실험 결과 무독성을 나타내 주었으며, 3일의 배양 후 SF/SCs 필름의 상대 세포 수는 최적화된 tissue culture plastic보다 약간 낮게 나타남을 알 수 있었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.382-393
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• 2019

상처 치료는 전세계 인류에 영향을 미치는 보건 산업계의 관심사다. 당뇨병과 같은 대사증후군 유병률 증가로 상처에 의한 합병증의 위험이 높아지고 상처치유의 복잡함 때문에 상처의 치료와 관리가 어렵다. 전통적 상처 드레싱은 제한된 보호기능을 제공하며, 상처 드레싱의 치료 능력을 향상시키기 위해 생체고분자 기반의 드레싱들이 개발되고있다. 생체고분자는 생분해성이 뛰어나고 생체적합성이 좋으며 효과적인 상처 관리에 중요한 항균, 항염증, 지혈, 세포증식, 혈관성 활동 등 다양한 효과가 있다. 키토산, 셀룰로오스, 콜라겐, 히알루론산, 알긴산 등의 여러 생체고분자가 이미 상처치유제로 활용되고 있으며 생체고분자를 다른 고분자, 생체활성 분자 및 약물과 결합하여 생리학적 문제 없이 흉터를 최소화하는 새로운 상처 드레싱이 개발되고 있다. 본 논문에서는, 향후의 연구와 활용을 위한 현재의 생체고분자의 상처처리에 대해 알아보았다.