Minoo Sadri

Department of Biological Science and Technology, Malek Ashtar University, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - New Chitosan/Poly(ethylene oxide)/Thyme Nanofiber Prepared by Electrospinning Method for Antimicrobial Wound Dressing

A new natural and environmental friendly wound dressing was introduced for the first time that was prepared by electrospinning method. This new wound dressing has chitosan base, and poly (ethylene oxide) was added as co-spinning agent to improve spinnability of chitosan. Moreover, thyme extract as a natural antibacterial additive was introduced in the as electrospun nanofibers scaffold in order...

[ 2 ] - Preparation of Biopolymeric Nanofiber Containing Silica and Antibiotic

The biocompatible and biodegradable polymer nanofiber with high potential for anti-bacterial coating are used for: multi-functional membranes, tissue engineering, wound dressings, drug delivery, artificial organs, vascular grafts and etc. Electrospinning nanofiber made of scaffolding due to characteristics such as high surface to volume ratio, high porosity and very fine pores are used for a wi...

[ 3 ] - Implants modified with polymeric nanofibers coating containing the antibiotic vancomycin

Objective(S): Implant-related infections are disastrous complications in the clinic. One recent strategy to reduce the rate of infection is using the bioactive coating with an antibiotic. The purpose of these bioactive surfaces is to prevent bacterial adhesion to the implant and, consequently, the development of biofilm. In this study, vancomycin-loaded polymeric coating on imp...

[ 4 ] - In vitro biocompatibility of low and medium molecular weight chitosan–coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles

Objective(S): The chitosan - Fe3O4 core - shell nanoparticles were synthesized. The nanoparticles should be coated properly in the shape of core-shell, so that they remain hidden from the body's immune system after coating. Effects of different molecular weight in coating were investigated. Methods: Nanoparticles coated with low and ...

[ 5 ] - Preparation and characterization of a carbon-based magnetic nanostructure via co-precipitation method: Peroxidase-like activity assay with 3,3ʹ,5,5ʹ-tetramethylbenzidine

Objective(S): Natural and artificial enzymes have shown important roles in biotechnological processes. Recently, design and synthesis of artificial enzymes especially peroxidase mimics has been interested by many researchers. Due to disadvantages of natural peroxidases, there is a desirable reason of current research interest in artificial peroxidase mimics. Metho...

[ 6 ] - Preparation and characterization of CS/ PEO/ cefazolin nanofibers with in vitro and in vivo testing

Objective(S): Electrospinning of chitosan/polyethylene oxide (CS/PEO) nanofibers with the addition of cefazolin to create nanofibers with antimicrobial properties were examined. Methods: Polymeric nanofibers including CS/PEO and CS/PEO /cefazolin, were produced by electrospinning method. The range of nanofiber was 60-100 nm in diameter and measured with I...

[ 7 ] - Drug release rate and kinetic investigation of composite polymeric nanofibers

Objective(s): In this work, electrospun nanofibers were explored as drug delivery vehicles using tetracycline as a model drug.  Nanocomposite fibers including chitosan (CS)/poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) and antibiotic were successfully prepared using electrospinning. CS blended with PEO considering a weight ratio of (90/10), and then, nanofibrous samples were successfully e...

[ 8 ] - تهیه و بررسی خواص نانو الیاف کامپوزیتی حاوی ونکومایسین

زمینه و هدف: الکتروریسندگی محلول‌های کیتوسان/پلی( اتیلن­اکساید) (CS/PEO) و پلی­کاپرولاکتون(PCL )/ CS/PEO با افزایش ونکومایسین برای ایجاد نانو الیاف با خواص ضد باکتریایی مورد آزمایش قرار گرفت. مواد و روش­ها: نانو الیاف پلیمری شامل CS/PEO و PCL / CS/PEO/ ونکومایسین با روش الکتروریسندگی تهیه شد. مورفولوژی نانو الیاف الکتروریسی شده با استفاده از SEM مطالعه شد. علاوه بر این ساختار شیمیایی نانو الیاف...

[ 9 ] - Hemocompatibility assessment and drug release kinetics investigation from materials based on electrospun nanofibers

Objective(s): Polymeric nanofiber has a huge potential for a various biomedical applications such as wound healing and orthopedic implant. Since most of the future applications of therapeutic nanofiber are interacting with human blood components, it is important to investigate hemocompatibility. Methods: In this study, nanofibers with antibacterial properties were synthesizedby elec...

[ 10 ] - Preparation and Biomedical properties of transparent chitosan/gelatin/honey/aloe vera nanocomposite

Objective(s): Biodegradable polymers are featured with notable potentials for biotechnology and bioengineering purposes. Still, there are limitations in their applicability so that in many cases composite forms are used. The present study is focused on chitosan (CS), gelatin (GEL), honey (H) and aloe vera (AV) for preparation of thin films.Methods: To prepare the thin film, CS and GEL wit...

[ 11 ] - Chitosan-based nano-scaffolds as antileishmanial wound dressing in BALB/c mice treatment: Characterization and design of tissue regeneration

Objective(s): Rapid healing of cutaneous leishmaniasis as one of the most important parasitic diseases leads to the decrease of scars and prevention of a great threat to the looks of the affected people. Today, the use of nano-scaffolds is rapidly increasing in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with structures similar to the target tissue. Chitosan (CS) is a...

[ 12 ] - Electrochemical assay of anti-tetanus toxoid monoclonal antibody by silver enhancement of gold nanoparticles at carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode

Tetanus is caused by the toxin secreted by Clostridium tetani. Due to the rapid infection with this bacterium, it is so important to investigate the tetanus immunity of people. Therefore, electrochemical biosensors, as one of the most effective tools in this regard, have demanded characteristics such as being fast, simple, cost-effective and portable. However, their detection sensitivity is not...