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MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
Volume 33, Issue 8, Pages 4616-4623Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.07.024
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Hydrophilic functionalized boron nitride nanotubes; Physicochemical and morphological characterization; Stability and cytocompatibility studies
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- FAPEMIG (Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais)
- CNPQ (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico)
- CAPES (Comissao Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior)
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In the present study, Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) were synthesized and functionalized with organic hydrophilic agents constituted by glucosamine (GA), polyethylene glycol (PEG)(1000), and chitosan (CH) forming new singular systems. Their size, distribution, and homogeneity were determined by photon correlation spectroscopy, while their surface charge was determined by laser Doppler anemometry. The morphology and structural organization were evaluated by Transmission Electron Microscopy. The functionalization was evaluated by Thermogravimetry analysis and Fourier Transformer Infrared Spectroscopy. The results showed that BNNTs were successfully obtained and functionalized, reaching a mean size and dispersity deemed adequate for in vitro studies. The in vitro stability tests also revealed a good adhesion of functionalized agents on BNNT surfaces. Finally, the in vitro cytocompatibility of functionalized BNNTs against MCR-5 cells was evaluated, and the results revealed that none of the different functionalization agents disturbed the propagation of normal cells up to the concentration of 50 mu g/mL. Furthermore, in this concentration, no significantly chromosomal or morphologic alterations or increase in ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) could be observed. Thus, findings from the present study reveal an important stability and cytocompatibility of functionalized BNNTs as new potential drugs or radioisotope nanocarriers to be applied in therapeutic procedures. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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