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Jones AA, Snow CD. Porous protein crystals: synthesis and applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:5790-5803. [PMID: 38756076 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00183d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Large-pore protein crystals (LPCs) are an emerging class of biomaterials. The inherent diversity of proteins translates to a diversity of crystal lattice structures, many of which display large pores and solvent channels. These pores can, in turn, be functionalized via directed evolution and rational redesign based on the known crystal structures. LPCs possess extremely high solvent content, as well as extremely high surface area to volume ratios. Because of these characteristics, LPCs continue to be explored in diverse applications including catalysis, targeted therapeutic delivery, templating of nanostructures, structural biology. This Feature review article will describe several of the existing platforms in detail, with particular focus on LPC synthesis approaches and reported applications.
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- Alec Arthur Jones
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301, USA.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301, USA.
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301, USA
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Wu B, Pan W, Luo S, Luo X, Zhao Y, Xiu Q, Zhong M, Wang Z, Liao T, Li N, Liu C, Nie C, Yi G, Lin S, Zou M, Li B, Zheng L. Turmeric-Derived Nanoparticles Functionalized Aerogel Regulates Multicellular Networks to Promote Diabetic Wound Healing. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307630. [PMID: 38441389 PMCID: PMC11095230 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Regulation of excessive inflammation and impaired cell proliferation is crucial for healing diabetic wounds. Although plant-to-mammalian regulation offers effective approaches for chronic wound management, the development of a potent plant-based therapeutic presents challenges. This study aims to validate the efficacy of turmeric-derived nanoparticles (TDNPs) loaded with natural bioactive compounds. TDNPs can alleviate oxidative stress, promote fibroblast proliferation and migration, and reprogram macrophage polarization. Restoration of the fibroblast-macrophage communication network by TDNPs stimulates cellular regeneration, in turn enhancing diabetic wound healing. To address diabetic wound management, TDNPs are loaded in an ultralight-weight, high swelling ratio, breathable aerogel (AG) constructed with cellulose nanofibers and sodium alginate backbones to obtain TDNPs@AG (TAG). TAG features wound shape-customized accessibility, water-adaptable tissue adhesiveness, and capacity for sustained release of TDNPs, exhibiting outstanding performance in facilitating in vivo diabetic wound healing. This study highlights the potential of TDNPs in regenerative medicine and their applicability as a promising solution for wound healing in clinical settings.
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- Bodeng Wu
- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and ResearchAffiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for NationalitiesBaise533000China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi of Guangxi Higher Education InstitutionsAffiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for NationalitiesBaise533000China
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports MedicineThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510630China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineNanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhou510515China
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Alkhalidi HM, Alahmadi AA, Rizg WY, Yahya EB, H P S AK, Mushtaq RY, Badr MY, Safhi AY, Hosny KM. Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Biopolymer-Based Aerogels as Smart Platforms for Targeted Drug Delivery. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300687. [PMID: 38430068 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Cancer stands as a leading cause of global mortality, with chemotherapy being a pivotal treatment approach, either alone or in conjunction with other therapies. The primary goal of these therapies is to inhibit the growth of cancer cells specifically, while minimizing harm to healthy dividing cells. Conventional treatments, often causing patient discomfort due to side effects, have led researchers to explore innovative, targeted cancer cell therapies. Thus, biopolymer-based aerogels emerge as innovative platforms, showcasing unique properties that respond intelligently to diverse stimuli. This responsiveness enables precise control over the release of anticancer drugs, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. The significance of these aerogels lies in their ability to offer targeted drug delivery with increased efficacy, biocompatibility, and a high drug payload. In this comprehensive review, the author discuss the role of biopolymer-based aerogels as an emerging functionalized platforms in anticancer drug delivery. The review addresses the unique properties of biopolymer-based aerogels showing their smart behavior in responding to different stimuli including temperature, pH, magnetic and redox potential to control anticancer drug release. Finally, the review discusses the application of different biopolymer-based aerogel in delivering different anticancer drugs and also discusses the potential of these platforms in gene delivery applications.
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- Hala M Alkhalidi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Innovation in Personalized Medicine, 3D Bioprinting Unit, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia
- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia
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- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia
- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, 11800, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Biswas S, Jang H, Lee Y, Choi H, Kim Y, Kim H, Zhu Y. Recent advancements in implantable neural links based on organic synaptic transistors. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20220150. [PMID: 38855618 PMCID: PMC11022612 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The progress of brain synaptic devices has witnessed an era of rapid and explosive growth. Because of their integrated storage, excellent plasticity and parallel computing, and system information processing abilities, various field effect transistors have been used to replicate the synapses of a human brain. Organic semiconductors are characterized by simplicity of processing, mechanical flexibility, low cost, biocompatibility, and flexibility, making them the most promising materials for implanted brain synaptic bioelectronics. Despite being used in numerous intelligent integrated circuits and implantable neural linkages with multiple terminals, organic synaptic transistors still face many obstacles that must be overcome to advance their development. A comprehensive review would be an excellent tool in this respect. Therefore, the latest advancements in implantable neural links based on organic synaptic transistors are outlined. First, the distinction between conventional and synaptic transistors are highlighted. Next, the existing implanted organic synaptic transistors and their applicability to the brain as a neural link are summarized. Finally, the potential research directions are discussed.
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- Swarup Biswas
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Center for Smart Sensor System of Seoul (CS4)University of SeoulSeoulRepublic of Korea
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
- Central Business, SENSOMEDICheongju‐siRepublic of Korea
- Institute of Sensor System, SENSOMEDICheongjuRepublic of Korea
- Energy FlexSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Almeida CMR, Merillas B, Pontinha ADR. Trends on Aerogel-Based Biosensors for Medical Applications: An Overview. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1309. [PMID: 38279307 PMCID: PMC10816975 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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Aerogels are unique solid-state materials composed of interconnected 3D solid networks and a large number of air-filled pores. This structure leads to extended structural characteristics as well as physicochemical properties of the nanoscale building blocks to macroscale, and integrated typical features of aerogels, such as high porosity, large surface area, and low density, with specific properties of the various constituents. Due to their combination of excellent properties, aerogels attract much interest in various applications, ranging from medicine to construction. In recent decades, their potential was exploited in many aerogels' materials, either organic, inorganic or hybrid. Considerable research efforts in recent years have been devoted to the development of aerogel-based biosensors and encouraging accomplishments have been achieved. In this work, recent (2018-2023) and ground-breaking advances in the preparation, classification, and physicochemical properties of aerogels and their sensing applications are presented. Different types of biosensors in which aerogels play a fundamental role are being explored and are collected in this manuscript. Moreover, the current challenges and some perspectives for the development of high-performance aerogel-based biosensors are summarized.
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- Cláudio M. R. Almeida
- University of Coimbra, CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (C.M.R.A.); (B.M.)
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (C.M.R.A.); (B.M.)
- Cellular Materials Laboratory (CellMat), Condensed Matter Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Valladolid, Campus Miguel Delibes, Paseo de Belén 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- University of Coimbra, ISISE, ARISE, Department of Civil Engineering, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
- SeaPower, Associação Para o Desenvolvimento da Economia do Mar, Rua Das Acácias, N° 40A, Parque Industrial Da Figueira Da Foz, 3090-380 Figueira Da Foz, Portugal
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Khan NR, Sharmin T, Bin Rashid A. Exploring the Versatility of Aerogels: Broad Applications in Biomedical Engineering, Astronautics, Energy Storage, Biosensing, and Current Progress. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23102. [PMID: 38163169 PMCID: PMC10754877 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Aerogels are unique and extremely porous substances with fascinating characteristics such as ultra-low density, extraordinary surface area, and excellent thermal insulation capabilities. Due to their exceptional features, aerogels have attracted significant interest from various fields, including energy, environment, aerospace, and biomedical engineering. This review paper presents an overview of the trailblazing research on aerogels, aiming at their preparation, characterization, and applications. Various methods of aerogel synthesis, such as sol-gel, supercritical drying, are discussed. Additionally, recent progress in the characterization of aerogel structures, including their morphology, porosity, and thermal properties, are extensively reviewed. Finally, aerogel's utilizations in numerous disciplines, for instance, energy storage, thermal insulation, catalysis, environmental remedy, and biomedical applications, are summarized. This review paper provides a comprehensive understanding of aerogels and their prospective uses in diverse fields, highlighting their unique properties for future research and development.
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- Nazia Rodoshi Khan
- Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ramezani G, Stiharu I, van de Ven TGM, Nerguizian V. Advancement in Biosensor Technologies of 2D MaterialIntegrated with Cellulose-Physical Properties. MICROMACHINES 2023; 15:82. [PMID: 38258201 PMCID: PMC10819598 DOI: 10.3390/mi15010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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This review paper provides an in-depth analysis of recent advancements in integrating two-dimensional (2D) materials with cellulose to enhance biosensing technology. The incorporation of 2D materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, along with nanocellulose, improves the sensitivity, stability, and flexibility of biosensors. Practical applications of these advanced biosensors are explored in fields like medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring. This innovative approach is driving research opportunities and expanding the possibilities for diverse applications in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Ghazaleh Ramezani
- Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada;
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- Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada;
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada;
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, 1100 Notre Dame West, Montreal, QC H3C 1K3, Canada;
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