Ascidian-Inspired Heparin-Mimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles with Potential for Application in Hemodialysis as Recycling Anticoagulants

Lingren Wang, Tao Gong, Zachary Brown, Christopher Randle, Yingying Guan, Wei Ye, Weihua Ming

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Abstract

In the present study, heparin-mimetic magnetic nanoparticles (HMNPs), which might be used as recycling anticoagulants, were synthesized by coating heparin-mimetic sodium alginate (HLSA) on the surface of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), using 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenylalanine (TOPA) as a biological adhesive. HLSA was successfully immobilized on the MNP surface, as revealed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermal gravimetric analysis, and the core (MNP)-shell (TOPA, HLSA) structure was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy observations. In addition, in vitro studies of protein adsorption, blood clotting time, and contact activation confirmed that the blood compatibility of the HMNP was significantly enhanced compared with the bare MNP. The improved hemocompatibility was attributed to the introduction of the multiple heparin-mimetic groups (-SO3Na, -COONa, and -OH). In addition, the HMNP showed outstanding recycle stability and, thus, can be reused if needed. The synthesized HMNP appeared to be a suitable biomaterial to safely replace heparin as an anticoagulant in patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1998-2006
Number of pages9
JournalACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 13 2020

Keywords

  • blood compatibility
  • heparin-mimetic groups
  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • recyclability

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