Clinical Application of Biomimetic Marine-Derived Materials for Tissue Engineering

Lalzawmliana, V.; Mukherjee, Prasenjit; Kundu, Biswanath; Nandi, Samit Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8855-2_15

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“…The design and fabrication of de novo synthetic materials is an active area of research in mechanics of materials. A strong emphasis is given on the latest advances on the synthetic design and production of nacre-inspired materials and coatings, to be used in biomedical applications [130,135,137,[139][140][141][142], and biomimetic strategies have been proposed to produce new layered nanocomposites in such a way that they produce the best result when interacting with the body [137,[143][144][145]. For instance, artificial nacre-like coatings have been fashioned in a layer-by-layer approach using a lamination process.…”

Section: Pharmacological Activity and Pharmaceutical Applicationsmentioning

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The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

González,

Vallejo

2023

Pharmaceuticals

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Since ancient times, the shells of marine molluscs have been used as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic resource. In Spain, they were part of practical guides for doctors or pharmacists until the 19th century. In general, seashells were prepared by dissolving in vinegar and were part of plasters or powders used as toothpaste, or to treat dyspepsia, heartburn and leprosy. Thus, the nacre or mother-of-pearl of various molluscs was regularly used in the Royal Colleges of Surgery and in hospitals during the times of the Cortes of Cadiz, as a medicine in galenic preparations based on powders. In contemporary Spanish ethnomedicine, seashells, with a high symbolic value, have been used as an amulet to prevent cracks in the breasts and promote their development during lactation, to avoid teething pain in young children, to eliminate stains on the face or to cure erysipelas. But, as in other countries, products derived from seashells have also been empirically applied. The two resources used traditionally have been the cuttlebone, the internal shell of cuttlefish and the nacre obtained from the external shells of some species. Cuttlebone, dried and pulverised, has been applied externally to cure corneal leukoma and in dental hygiene. In the case of nacre, a distinction must be made between chemical and physical remedies. Certain seashells, macerated in lemon juice, were used in coastal areas to remove spots on the face during postpartum. However, the most common practice in Spain mainland was to dissolve mother-of-pearl buttons in lemon juice (or vinegar). The substance thus obtained has been used to treat different dermatological conditions of the face (chloasma, acne), as well as to eliminate freckles. For the extraction of foreign bodies in the eyes, a very widespread traditional remedy has been to introduce small mother-of-pearl buttons under the lid. These popular remedies and practices are compared with those collected in classic works of medicine throughout history, and data on the pharmacological activity and pharmaceutical applications of the products used are provided. The use of cuttlebone powders is supported by different works on anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory and/or wound healing properties. Nacre powder has been used in traditional medicines to treat palpitations, convulsions or epilepsy. As sedation and a tranquilisation agent, nacre is an interesting source for further drug development. Likewise, nacre is a biomaterial for orthopaedic and other tissue bioengineering applications. This article is a historical, cultural and anthropological view that can open new epistemological paths in marine-derived product research.

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Section: Pharmacological Activity and Pharmaceutical Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

González,

Vallejo

2023

Pharmaceuticals

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“…10,[65][66][67][68][69] The bioadhesive glue of limpets are up to 97% water, yet are comparable in strength to the cements of oysters and barnacles, and the diversity of marine invertebrate and diatom species that produce bioadhesive gels represent a vast research frontier 65,67,70,71 . The biomimetic potential associated with understanding the structure and chemistry of marine bioadhesives has applications across diverse medical fields focused on bone repair 10,72 , dentistry 73,74 , tissue engineering 75 and as surgical sealants [76][77][78] , as well as in the construction of vessels and facilities in the marine environment, particularly when these require coatings and paints that need to adhere to water-facing surfaces [79][80][81][82][83] . Similarly, proteins in the byssus threads that mussels use to attach to surfaces have inspired the development of adhesives, which are infused with cerium-oxide nanoparticles 84 to provide anti-corrosion properties when applied to metal surfaces 85,86 .…”

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A forgotten element of the blue economy: marine biomimetics and inspiration from the deep sea

et al. 2022

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The morphology, physiology and behavior of marine organisms have been a valuable source of inspiration for solving conceptual and design problems. Here, we introduce this rich and rapidly expanding field of marine biomimetics, and identify it as a poorly articulated and often overlooked element of the ocean economy associated with substantial monetary benefits. We showcase innovations across seven broad categories of marine biomimetic design (adhesion, antifouling, armor, buoyancy, movement, sensory, stealth), and use this framing as context for a closer consideration of the increasingly frequent focus on deep-sea life as an inspiration for biomimetic design. We contend that marine biomimetics is not only a “forgotten” sector of the ocean economy, but has the potential to drive appreciation of non-monetary values, conservation and stewardship, making it well-aligned with notions of a sustainable blue economy. We note, however, that the highest ambitions for a blue economy are that it not only drives sustainability, but also greater equity and inclusivity, and conclude by articulating challenges and considerations for bringing marine biomimetics onto this trajectory.

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Sustainable aquatic waste and by-products processing: biomaterials in tissue engineering facts and gaps

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Kozacı

Miri

et al. 2023

Materials Today Sustainability

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Clinical Application of Biomimetic Marine-Derived Materials for Tissue Engineering

Cited by 5 publications

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The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

A forgotten element of the blue economy: marine biomimetics and inspiration from the deep sea

Sustainable aquatic waste and by-products processing: biomaterials in tissue engineering facts and gaps

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