Aminolyzed Polycaprolactone Nanofiber Scaffolds with Visible Light-Activated Sterilization for Tissue Engineering Applications.

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Abstract (original English)

New photoactive nanofiber materials based on an aminolyzed polycaprolactone membrane with demonstrated cytocompatibility were developed. Two photoactive compounds, the photosensitizer Rose Bengal and the nitric oxide photodonor 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline, were covalently bonded to the nanofiber surface, with or without a glutaraldehyde linker. The surface functionalization was confirmed via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-vis absorption, and steady-state and time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy. Upon excitation with green or blue light, these materials efficiently generate antibacterial species, including singlet oxygen, with a slight contribution of hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide. A potent light-induced antibacterial effect was demonstrated against Escherichia coli . Furthermore, the functionalized photoactive membranes, especially those with a glutaraldehyde linker and photosterilized by light, not only excluded the material toxicity but also demonstrated improved cell adhesion and proliferation when tested with adipose tissue-derived stem cells. These materials, which offer a unique combination of light-controlled surface sterilization and high cellular compatibility, are promising for advanced tissue engineering applications.

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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