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    A Potential Hemostatic Chitosan/Gelatin Cryogel Impregnated with Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract for Noncompressible Hemorrhage Management
    (IOP Publishing Ltd, 2025-11-01) Uzuner, Hacernur; Yuruk, Adile; Isoglu, Ismail Alper
    In this study, we prepared a series of chitosan/gelatin (CS/GEL) cryogels containing Verbascum thapsus (V. thapsus) leaf extract and identified a lead formulation for noncompressible hemorrhage (NCH). Cryogels with average pore diameters ranging from 225 to 478 mu m were fabricated through cryogelation at various CS/GEL ratios. C15 was chosen as the base scaffold due to its homogeneous pore distribution, with a pore size coefficient of variation (CV) of approximately 0.22. Extract loading was 1%, 5%, 10%, and 20% w/v. Functional porosity was reported by the relative accessible void index (RAVI). In PBS, the values relative to neat C15 were 1.00, 0.27, 0.20, 0.13, and 0.09 for concentrations of 0%, 1%, 5%, 10%, and 20% w/v, respectively. In citrated blood, the series was 1.00, 0.29, 0.12, 0.14, and 0.09. After loading, equilibrium swelling decreased and the compressive modulus increased, consistent with partial pore filling in a fixed network. The cryogels maintained an interconnected macroporous network and showed swelling from 300% to 3600% in blood and PBS. Antibacterial activity reached 89% inhibition, and cell viability remained above 80%. Hemolysis was low and within acceptance limits. Clotting improved in whole blood as the blood clotting index decreased from 11.9 to 6.5, and the clotting time was approximately 6 min. The 5% w/v group provided the optimal balance of clotting, antibacterial effects, and biocompatibility. This study presents a novel hemostatic CS/GEL cryogel containing V. thapsus leaf extract that holds strong potential for future applications in NCH management.
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    Tuning Mechanical Performance of PCL Scaffolds: Influence of 3D Bioprinting Parameters, Polymer Concentration, and Solvent Selection
    (IOP Publishing Ltd, 2025-09-01) Ceylan, Saniye Aylin; Baltacioglu, Mehmet Furkan; Bal, Burak; Bayram, Ferdi Caner; Isoglu, Ismail Alper
    The mechanical performance of three-dimensional (3D) bioprinted scaffolds is susceptible to printing parameters and material formulation. In this study, poly (epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds were fabricated using four different polymer concentrations (10%, 25%, 50%, and 75% w/v) to investigate how these variations, along with process parameters, influence mechanical behavior. Maintaining the structural integrity of bioprinted constructs requires careful optimization of polymer concentration and precise control over parameters such as printing speed, pressure, and infill density. Tensile tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of these variables. Among the tested conditions, a 50% (w/v) concentration allowed for a broader operational window, enabling fabrication across a range of printing speeds and pressures. At a printing speed of 5 mm s-1, PCL-DCM exhibited a Young's modulus of 39.0 MPa, while PCL-CF samples printed at 10 mm s-1 achieved the highest modulus of 32.0 MPa. Notably, when the printing speed was kept constant, applying higher pressures led to an increase in Young's modulus, suggesting that pressure plays a key role in enhancing scaffold stiffness. When comparing the 50% and 75% (w/v) polymer concentrations, the 50% (w/v) formulation stood out by offering both higher elongation and greater stiffness, which makes it particularly suitable for load-bearing applications. These findings provide a quantitative framework for optimizing extrusion-based bioprinting of PCL scaffolds, with implications for customized biomedical implants and regenerative medicine.
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    Sulfobetaine-Based Homo- and Copolymers by Raft: Cross-Linked Micelles and Aqueous Solution Properties
    (Amer Chemical Soc, 2022-08-04) Gurdap, Seda; Bayram, Nazende Nur; Isoglu, Ismail Alper; Isoglu, Sevil Dincer; Dinçer İşoǧlu, Sevil
    In this study, we describe the synthesis and aqueous solution behavior of temperature-sensitive N-(3-sulfopropyl)-N-methacroyloxyethyl-N,N-dimethylammonium betaine (SBMA) homopolymers and core cross-linked micelles (CCMs) with an SBMA shell. Reversible addition- fragmentation chain transfer polymerization has been utilized to synthesize sulfobetaine homopolymers, followed by CCM formation during copoly-merization in the presence of an acid-degradable cross-linker. First, SBMA homopolymers of varying chain lengths were synthesized, and it has been demonstrated that an increase in the chain length and concentration of the homopolymer resulted in an increase in the upper critical solution temperature (UCST). Besides, micelles showed concentration-dependent dual temperature-sensitive behavior with UCST and LCST transitions. Also, homopolymers and CCMs were characterized by FTIR, H-1-NMR, GPC, and TEM. Micelle formation and temperature sensitivity were also investigated by DLS. As a result, stabilized micelles were successfully prepared with the motivation of preventing premature drug release and achieving a pH-and temperature-controlled system. Due to their dual-responsive characteristics, the CCMs show promising potential to be used as smart drug carriers for controlled delivery.
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    Stem Cells Combined 3D Electrospun Nanofibrous and Macrochannelled Matrices: A Preliminary Approach in Repair of Rat Cranial Bones
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2019-04-03) Isoglu, Ismail Alper; Bolgen, Nimet; Korkusuz, Petek; Vargel, Ibrahim; Celik, Hakan Hamdi; Kilic, Emine; Piskin, Erhan
    Repair of cranial bone defects is an important problem in the clinical area. The use of scaffolds combined with stem cells has become a focus in the reconstruction of critical-sized bone defects. Electrospinning became a very attracting method in the preparation of tissue engineering scaffolds in the last decade, due to the unique nanofibrous structure of the electrospun matrices. However, they have a limitation for three dimensional (3D) applications, due to their two-dimensional structure and pore size which is smaller than a cellular diameter which cannot allow cell migration within the structure. In this study, electrospun poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) membranes were spirally wounded to prepare 3D matrices composed of nanofibers and macrochannels. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells were injected inside the scaffolds after the constructs were implanted in the cranial bone defects in rats. New bone formation, vascularisation and intramembranous ossification of the critical size calvarial defect were accelerated by using mesenchymal stem cells combined 3D spiral-wounded electrospun matrices.
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    HER2-Specific Peptide (LTWWYSPY) and Antibody (Herceptin) Targeted Core Cross-Linked Micelles for Breast Cancer: A Comparative Study
    (MDPI, 2023-02-22) Bayram, Nazende Nur; Ulu, Gizem Tugce; Abdulhadi, Nusaibah Abdulsalam; Guerdap, Seda; Isoglu, Ismail Alper; Baran, Yusuf; Isoglu, Sevil Dincer; Gürdap, Seda
    This study aims to prepare a novel breast cancer-targeted micelle-based nanocarrier, which is stable in circulation, allowing intracellular drug release, and to investigate its cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and cytostatic effects, in vitro. The shell part of the micelle is composed of zwitterionic sulfobetaine ((N-3-sulfopropyl-N,N-dimethylamonium)ethyl methacrylate), while the core part is formed by another block, consisting of AEMA (2-aminoethyl methacrylamide), DEGMA (di(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate), and a vinyl-functionalized, acid-sensitive cross-linker. Following this, a targeting agent (peptide (LTVSPWY) and antibody (Herceptin((R)))), in varying amounts, were coupled to the micelles, and they were characterized by H-1 NMR, FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), Zetasizer, BCA protein assay, and fluorescence spectrophotometer. The cytotoxic, cytostatic, apoptotic, and genotoxic effects of doxorubicin-loaded micelles were investigated on SKBR-3 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive) and MCF10-A (HER2-negative). According to the results, peptide-carrying micelles showed a higher targeting efficiency and better cytostatic, apoptotic, and genotoxic activities than antibody-carrying and non-targeted micelles. Also, micelles masked the toxicity of naked DOX on healthy cells. In conclusion, this nanocarrier system has great potential to be used in different drug-targeting strategies, by changing targeting agents and drugs.