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. 2020 Oct 17;12(10):983. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12100983

Table 8.

Studies conducted on Dextran (DXT) electrospun nanofibers (DXT-eNFs) processed as potential mats for wound management.

Biopolymer/
Copolymer
Bioactive Agent Type of Electrospinning Main Findings References
DXT
/Polyurethane (PU)
Ciprofloxacin hydro
chloride (Cip)
Blend elctrospinning
  • -

    Cip addition decreased the size and narrowed down the partition of eNFs diameters, which was translated into a reduction in solution viscosity;

  • -

    DXT inclusion into the PU enhanced the cell adherence and viability;

  • -

    The DXT-PU-Cip eNFs showed good antibacterial potential towards both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria;

  • -

    A potential ideal antibacterial biomaterial for wound dressing applications.

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DXT-cellulose acetate (CA)
/PCL
Tetracycline hydro-
chloride (TC)
Blend elctrospinning
  • -

    TC incorporation improved blood clotting, enhanced cell proliferation, cell attachment and the antimicrobial activity of DXT-CA-TC/PCL eNFs;

  • -

    After fibroblast cells were seeded on the eNFs scaffolds, it was indicated a strongly increased cell attachment and proliferation; also, DXT-CA-TC/PCL eNFs exhibited high antibacterial activity, thanks to TC presence;

  • -

    DXT-CA-TC/PCL eNFs present suitable properties for wound dressing development and skin engineering applications;

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DXT/PVA Ciprofloxacin (Cip) Emulsion
electrospinning
  • -

    DXT/PVA ratio blend was optimized and eNFs were stabilized by thermal treatment at 120 °C regarding disintegration in water;

  • -

    SEM analysis correlated with DSC confirms the core-shell structure of the eNFs, while DSC indicated the DXT-PVA interaction; The in vitro release study showed a Cip sustain release, controlled by the DXT content which can hapen by diffusion within the delivery system;

  • -

    DXT/PVA-Cip eNFs can be formulated by a green method and are auspicious eco-friendly drug delivery systems;

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DXT/PU Curcumin (Cr) Blend elctrospinning
  • -

    DXT incorporation demonstrated increment in percentage sorption values, vapour transmission rate, biodegradability, and hydrophilicity;

  • -

    DXT induces enhanced hemostasis potential and high degree of platelet adhesion essential for promoting wound healing;

  • -

    20 wt% DXT loaded eNFs (20DXT/PU) exhibited high attachment, cell proliferation and cytoviability against 3T3 fibroblasts; Cr loaded 20DXT/PU showed synergic antibacterial effect against Gram-positive bacteria and a pH-controlled drug release potency so it is promising wound dressing material.

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