JUSTINE PAULA RAMOS DE OLIVEIRA
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Capítulo IPEN-doc 29813 Fabrication of green nanomaterials2023 - THIPE, VELAPHI C.; FREITAS, LUCAS F.; LIMA, CAROLINE S.A.; BATISTA, JORGE G.S.; FERREIRA, ARYEL H.; OLIVEIRA, JUSTINE P.R. de; BALOGH, TATIANA S.; KADLUBOWSKI, SLAWOMIR; LUGAO, ADEMAR B.; KATTI, KATTESH V.The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the production of biocompatible green nanomaterials for biomedical applications using green nanotechnology. To enhance drug loading and delivery, these nanomaterials are engineered with immunomodulatory ligands such as phytochemicals (Epigallocatechin gallate, Mangiferin, Resveratrol), proteins (albumin and papain), crosslinked hydrogels, and nanogels. The nanomaterials described herein are synthesized via redox potential of electron-dense phytochemicals that reduce metallic precursors to their stable corresponding nanoparticles and via water radiolysis with ionizing radiation as a green approach (due to the absence of any reducing agent) for use as radiosensitizers (albumin and papain nanoparticles) in nuclear medicine – theranostics applications. The phytochemicals facilitate the delivery of nanoparticles through receptor mediated endocytosis, while the proteins such as papain, due to their proteolytic action enhances the permeation of nanoparticles into tumor tissue, and albumin increase the pharmacokinetic efficiency of these nanoparticles. The nanoparticles developed have shown effectiveness against a variety of human cancers while posing no toxicity to normal tissue. Additionally, a pilot human clinical combing Ayurvedic medicine with green nanomedicine is given as a novel approach for treating breast cancer and other related illnesses. Finally, the importance of ecotoxicology for nanomaterials is discussed in order to provide safety data in relevant multiple species (fish, daphnia, algae, rodents, etc.) with paratope/epitope distributions for evaluating tissue cross-reactivity profiles in human tissues and to provide critical information on in vivo toxicity in order to predict the possible adverse effects of nanomaterials on human and environmental health as an effort to establish regulatory limits and ISO standards for nanomaterials.Capítulo IPEN-doc 27726 Antimicrobial materials and devices for biomedical applications2020 - LOPEZ-SAUCEDO, FELIPE; FLORES-ROJAS, GUADALUPE G.; VARCA, JUSTINE P.R.O.; VARCA, GUSTAVO H.C.; BUCIO, EMILIOBioaccumulation in sanitary devices, caused by opportunistic pathogens, intervenes negatively in the recovery of a patient since these are able to provoke a mild or life-threatening infection. Thus, surfaces of certain materials such as gauzes, catheters, sutures, etc., which are adjacent or directly exposed to a healing zone, are prone to become sites for the growth, proliferation, and spread of pathogenic microorganisms. Although in surgical or healing processes, sterile materials are usually applied, the time of contact with biological interfaces is long enough to make the sterilization but not enough to control and prevent an infection since pathogens abound in the surroundings. Air, water, and soil can be potential vectors, without considering those factors related to iatrogenesis that also play a role in the opportunities for the patient's recovery. Within this context, engineered materials are currently being developed and explored towards devices and biomaterials with improved design, performance, duration, biocompatibility aiming to be safer for the user. The surface functionalization of materials with antimicrobial agents is a highlighted alternative to overcome this issue. This chapter addresses current antimicrobial materials, as well as strategies for obtaining antimicrobial surfaces and coating as well as their properties. In addition, the safety assessment of biomedical applications and international standards are discussed.