methacrylic acid/inflammation

Polymer beads made of 45% methacrylic acid co methyl methacrylate (MAA beads) promote vascular regenerative responses in contrast to control materials without methacrylic acid (here polymethyl methacrylate beads, PMMA). In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that MAA copolymers induce differences in

Here we report on covalently immobilized poly(ethyl acrylate- co-methacrylic acid) microgels loaded with the host defense peptide KYE28 (KYEITTIHNLFRKLTHRLFRRNFGYTLR), which is derived from human heparin cofactor II, as well as its poly(ethylene glycol)-conjugated (PEGylated) version, KYE28PEG.

After severe trauma, skeletal muscle cannot repair itself leading to scar tissue formation and functional impairment. A novel approach to overcome this issue is to alter the fibrotic response in muscle using regenerative biomaterials, such as those containing methacrylic acid (MAA). In the skin,

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), of which secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a major constituent, is linked to adverse health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and preterm birth. Atmospheric oxidation of isoprene, the most abundant non-methane hydrocarbon emitted

Without any external additives such as growth factors, polymer beads containing methacrylic acid (MAA) promoted functional vascularization in vivo leading to faster cutaneous wound healing in diabetic mice and improved skin graft integration in Wistar rats. The aim of this work is to understand this

This study reports that a methacrylic acid (MAA)-based copolymer coating generates constructive remodeling of polypropylene (PP) surgical mesh in a subcutaneous model. This coating is non-bioresorbable and follows the architecture of the mesh without impeding connective tissue integration. Following

Sequential interpenetrating networks of poly(methacrylic acid) and poly(vinyl alcohol) have been prepared and cross-linked with glutaraldehyde to obtain pH sensitive microspheres by a water-in-oil emulsification method. Microspheres have been used to deliver the chosen model anti-inflammatory drug

The series of new 1,2,4-triazole derivatives with methacrylic acid moiety were synthesized and characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopy as well as X-ray crystallography. The influence of newly synthesized compounds on the inflammation on the level of cytokine production and the proliferation of

Subcutaneous devices can be used to house therapeutic cells such as pancreatic islets so that the cells can be retrieved. However, a high number of cells may be required to reverse diabetes, since a portion of the graft can be lost after transplantation due to ischemia and therefore the right device

Poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) (MAA) beads promote a vascular regenerative response when used in diabetic wound healing. Previous studies reported that MAA beads modulated the expression of sonic hedgehog (Shh) and inflammation related genes in diabetic wounds. The aim of this work

Excessive inflammation and reduced angiogenesis are two major obstacles in burn wound healing and skin regeneration. Here we report the fabrication and application of a sophisticated hydrogel from chemically modified hyaluronic acid (HA), dextran (Dex), and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) integrating

Biocompatibility of intraocular lens (IOL) is critical to vision reconstruction after cataract surgery. Foldable hydrophobic acrylic IOL is vulnerable to the adhesion of extracellular matrix proteins and cells, leading to increased incidence of postoperative inflammation and capsule opacification.

Polymeric prodrugs were prepared using methacrylic acid (MA) copolymerization with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), covalently linked with ibuprofen (HI), ketoprofen (HK), or naproxen (HN). It was previously shown that the acceptable composition of drug-linked monomer in polymeric prodrugs to

Ferrocene-containing nanoparticles show reversible redox activity that could trigger drug release mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). In this study, four ferrocene-containing polymers, comprising ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate (FMMA)-methacrylic acid (MA) random copolymers, i.e.,