• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.676-686
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• 2013

Background To overcome the potential drawbacks of a short half-life and dose-related adverse effects of using active transforming growth factor-beta 1 for cartilage engineering, a cell-mediated latent growth factor activation strategy was developed incorporating latent transforming growth factor-${\beta}$1 (LTGF) into an electrospun poly(L-lactide) scaffold. Methods The electrospun scaffold was surface modified with NH3 plasma and biofunctionalised with LTGF to produce both random and orientated biofunctionalised electrospun scaffolds. Scaffold surface chemical analysis and growth factor bioavailability assays were performed. In vitro biocompatibility and human nasal chondrocyte gene expression with these biofunctionalised electrospun scaffold templates were assessed. In vivo chondrogenic activity and chondrocyte gene expression were evaluated in athymic rats. Results Chemical analysis demonstrated that LTGF anchored to the scaffolds was available for enzymatic, chemical and cell activation. The biofunctionalised scaffolds were non-toxic. Gene expression suggested chondrocyte re-differentiation after 14 days in culture. By 6 weeks, the implanted biofunctionalised scaffolds had induced highly passaged chondrocytes to re-express Col2A1 and produce type II collagen. Conclusions We have demonstrated a proof of concept for cell-mediated activation of anchored growth factors using a novel biofunctionalised scaffold in cartilage engineering. This presents a platform for development of protein delivery systems and for tissue engineering.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.517-535
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• 2014

Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is one of the most effective biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles (NPs). It has been approved by the US FDA to use in drug delivery systems due to controlled and sustained-release properties, low toxicity, and biocompatibility with tissue and cells. In the present review, the structure and properties of PLGA copolymers synthesized by ring-opening polymerization of DL-lactide and glicolide were characterized using 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Methods of preparation and characterization, various surface modifications, encapsulation of diverse anticancer drugs, active or passive tumor targeting and different release mechanisms of PLGA nanoparticles are discussed. Increasing experience in the application of PLGA nanoparticles has provided a promising future for use of these nanoparticles in cancer treatment, with high efficacy and few side effects.

• 멤브레인
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.85-105
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• 2006

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)는 옥수수나 설탕수와 같은 재생자원에서 추출된 환경친화적 재료로서 이에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있다. PLA는 선형 지방족 열가소성 polyester로써, lactide와 lactic acid 모노머의 고리 개환 중합법에 의해 제조된다. PLA는 높은 기계적 능력과 열가소성, 직물능력과 생체적합성을 가지고 있어서, 다양한 end-use application에 유망한 고분자이다. 그러나 열점도, 충격인자, 열변형온도(HDT), gas barrier 특성 등과 같은 다른 몇몇 특성들은 충분히 만족시키지 못한다. 최근에, clay의 실리케이트 층에 용액이나 용융법을 이용한 고분자의 삽입은 순수 고분자나 전형적인 복합체에 비해 기계적, 열적, 광학적, 그리고 물리화학적 특성에서 훌륭한 증진을 꾀할 수 있는 나노복합재료를 제조하기 위한 가장 좋은 기술이다. 층상실리케이트는 자연적으로 풍부하고, 경제적이며, 환경친화적 물질이다. 본 논문에서는 생분해성 고분자를 기초로 한 재생자원 poly(lactic acid)의 여러 합성과 특징, 그리고 그것의 층상실리케이트 나노복합체 분리막으로의 응용과 특징을 알아보고자 하였다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.92-99
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• 2012

The optimal physical factors affecting enzyme production in an airlift fermenter have not been studied so far. Therefore, the physical parameters such as aeration rate, pH, and temperature affecting PLA-degrading enzyme production by Actinomadura keratinilytica strain T16-1 in a 3 l airlift fermenter were investigated. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize PLA-degrading enzyme production by implementing the central composite design. The optimal conditions for higher production of PLA-degrading enzyme were aeration rate of 0.43 vvm, pH of 6.85, and temperature at $46^{\circ}C$. Under these conditions, the model predicted a PLA-degrading activity of 254 U/ml. Verification of the optimization showed that PLA-degrading enzyme production of 257 U/ml was observed after 3 days cultivation under the optimal conditions in a 3 l airlift fermenter. The production under the optimized condition in the airlift fermenter was higher than un-optimized condition by 1.7 folds and 12 folds with un-optimized medium or condition in shake flasks. This is the first report on the optimization of environmental conditions for improvement of PLA-degrading enzyme production in a 3 l airlift fermenter by using a statistical analysis method. Moreover, the crude PLA-degrading enzyme could be adsorbed to the substrate and degraded PLA powder to produce lactic acid as degradation products. Therefore, this incident indicates that PLA-degrading enzyme produced by Actinomadura keratinilytica NBRC 104111 strain T16-1 has a potential to degrade PLA to lactic acid as a monomer and can be used for the recycle of PLA polymer.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.2958-2965
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• 2015

공중합체인 PLGA는 생분해성 고분자로서 의료용 이식재료로 사용되고 있으며, 이를 이용한 멤브레인은 양호한 생분해 특성 및 지속적 약물 전달체로서 치조골 유도제로 적용할 수 있다. 본 연구는 락티드, 글리콜리드 합성 및 공중합과정을 거쳐 상전이법을 이용하여 PLGA 멤브레인을 제조하였으며, 멤브레인의 광학적(NMR, IR), 기계적(인장강도), 열적(DSC)특성을 조사하였다. 또한 PLGA 멤브레인의 생분해 특성은 PBS (Phosphate Buffered Solution)이 담긴 항온조($60^{\circ}C$) 내에서 분해시간에 따른 표면분해 정도, 멤브레인의 질량변화 및 용액의 pH 변화로 측정하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.689-711
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to compare clinical results of guided tissue regeneration(GTR) using either a nonresorbable ePTFE membrane or a resorbable membrane made from a synthetic copolymer of glycolide and lactide(PLGA) in the treatment of human class Ⅱ furcation defects. The ePTEE membranes were applied to 16 patients with maxillary molar buccal class Ⅱ furcation defects as Group I, PLGA membranes were applied to 15 patients with maxillary molar buccal class Ⅱ furcation defects as Group Ⅱ, ePTFE membranes were applied to 20 patients with mandibular molar buccal class Ⅱ furcation defects as Group Ⅲ and PLGA membranes were applied to 20 patients with mandibular molar buccal class Ⅱ furcation defects as Group Ⅳ and bone graft materials(DFDBA) were applied in all groups. Probing depth, gingival recession, clinical attachment level, tooth mobility and sulcus bleeding index(SBI) were measured at baseline, 3, 6 and 12months postoperatively. In addition, membrane exposure levels were measured at surgery, 1, 2 and 6weeks postoperatively and postoperative complications were evaluated. The results were as follows: In all groups, there were statistically significant differences in probing depth reduction, gain of clinical attachment and mobility reduction at values of 3, 6 and 12months postoperatively compared to values of baseline, whereas no significant differences in SBI except Group I and gingival recession(p<0.05). Membrane exposure levels were increased at 1, 2 and 6weeks postopratively compared to value of baseline in Group I(p<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between ePTFE and PLGA membrane in probing depth, clinical attachment level and SBI. There were minimal gingival recession and membrane exposure in Group Ⅳ and pain and swelling were the most common postoperative complications in Group Ⅱ, Ⅲ(p<0.05). In conclusion, this study showed that both nonresorbable membrane and resorbable membrane were effective similarly in the treatment of class Ⅱ furcation defects, without statistical differences in clinical measurements.

• 폴리머
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.638-645
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• 2000

디올 또는 다가 알콜의 존재 하에서 DL-락트산 및 L-락티드를 연속 중합하여 선형 (ABA 형)과 스타형 ((AB)$_{n}$ 형)의 폴리락트산 입체블록 공중합체를 합성하고 분석하였다. 알콜의 함량에 따라 블록 공중합체의 분자량을 어느 정도 범위에서 조절할 수 있었으며, 합성된 중합체는 비교적 좁은 분자량 분포를 나타내었다. 폴리락트산 입체블록 공중합체의 유리전이온도는 5$0^{\circ}C$ 부근이었으며, 융점은 구조와 분자량에 따라 100~14$0^{\circ}C$ 범위에서 관찰되었다. 용융 엔탈피로부터 얻은 결정화도의 측정 결과로부터 블록구조를 갖는 공중합체는 D-입체이성질체 단량체의 높은 조성(~35%)에서도 결정화가 충분히 일어남을 확인하였는데 이는 유사한 조성의 랜덤 공중합체의 성질과 대비된다. 선형과 스타형 블록 공중합체의 경우 모두 열처리 온도와 시간에 따른 결정화도의 변화를 관찰하였다.다.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.107-110
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• 2006

Emulsification-diffusion법에 의해 magnetite를 생분해성 고분자인 PLCA로 캡슐화 시켜 magnetite/PLGA 복합분말을 제조하였다. 이때 유기용매의 종류 변화가 얻어진 복합분말의 크기에 미치는 영향을 살펴보기 위해 다양한 종류의 유기용매[ethyl acetate(EA), propylene carbonate(PC), acetone (ACE)]가 사용되었으며, 분말의 입도분포는 동적 광산란법에 의해 측정되었다. 물에 부분적으로 용해되는 용매인 EA나 PC가 사용되었을 경우에는 80nm이하의 작은 크기의 복합분말이 얻어진 반면, 물에 잘 용해되는 용매인 ACE가 사용되었을 경우에는 330nm 이상의 큰 복합분말이 얻어졌다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2007

An oil-in-water solvent evaporation method was used to prepare the cyclosporin A (CyA)-loaded nanoparticles varying in poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer (RG 502H, RG 503H) and the amount of additive ethyl myristate (EM) or chitosan (CS). The particles were characterized for drug loading and entrapment efficiency by HPLC, surface morphology by scanning electron microscopy, particle size by dynamic light scattering and surface charge by Zetapotential. The results showed drug loadings ranging from 10.9% to 15.8% with high encapsulation efficiency (82.0-97.8%). SEM and DLS studies showed discrete and spherical particles with smooth surfaces and mean size ranging 257.6-721.7 nm. The additive EM or CS did not change the mean sizes of the nanoparticles, whereas by the coating effect of CS, the Zetapotential values of the CS-added nanoparticles were moved to the more positive direction as the amount of CS was increased. From the pharmacokinetic analysis, the nanoparticles formulations showed the higher bioavailability and MRT than $Neoral^{\circledR}$ While little adding effect of EM or CS was detected in pharmacokinetic profile when RG 503H was used as polymer carrier, more noticeable different pharmacokinetic behaviors could be observed in case of RC 502H. EM incorporation was found to elevate the $K_{el}$, whereas CS coating resulted in the decrease of F and $K_{el}$, which seems to be due to the function of CS as a barrier and a mucoadhesive coating.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.555-559
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• 2016

A biodegradable nanofiber scaffolds using electrospining provide fibrous guidance cues for controlling cell fate that mimic the native extracellular matrix (ECM). It can create a pattern using conventional electrospining method, but has a difficulty to generate one or more pattern structures. Femtosecond(fs) laser ablation has much interested in patterning on biomaterials in order to distinguish the fundamental or systemic interaction between cell and material surface. The ablated materials with a short pulse duration using femtosecond laser that allows for precise removal of materials without transition of the inherent material properties. In this study, linear grooves and circular craters were fabricated on electrospun nanofiber scaffolds (poly-L-lactide(PLLA)) by femtosecond laser patterning processes. As parametric studies, pulse energy and beam spot size were varied to determine the effects of the laser pulse on groove size. We confirmed controlling pulse energy to $5{\mu}J-20{\mu}J$ and variation of lens maginfication of 2X, 5X, 10X, 20X created grooves of width to approximately $5{\mu}m-50{\mu}m$. Our results demonstrate that femtosecond laser processing is an effective means for flexibly structuring the surface of electrospun PLLA nanofibers.