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Gupta J, Vaid PK, Priyadarshini E, Rajamani P. Nano-bio convergence unveiled: Systematic review on quantum dots-protein interaction, their implications, and applications. Biophys Chem 2024; 310:107238. [PMID: 38733645 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2024.107238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals (2-10 nm) with unique optical and electronic properties due to quantum confinement effects. They offer high photostability, narrow emission spectra, broad absorption spectrum, and high quantum yields, making them versatile in various applications. Due to their highly reactive surfaces, QDs can conjugate with biomolecules while being used, produced, or unintentionally released into the environment. This systematic review delves into intricate relationship between QDs and proteins, examining their interactions that influence their physicochemical properties, enzymatic activity, ligand binding affinity, and stability. The research utilized electronic databases like PubMed, WOS, and Proquest, along with manual reviews from 2013 to 2023 using relevant keywords, to identify suitable literature. After screening titles and abstracts, only articles meeting inclusion criteria were selected for full text readings. This systematic review of 395 articles identifies 125 articles meeting the inclusion criteria, categorized into five overarching themes, encompassing various mechanisms of QDs and proteins interactions, including adsorption to covalent binding, contingent on physicochemical properties of QDs. Through a meticulous analysis of existing literature, it unravels intricate nature of interaction, significant influence on nanomaterials and biological entities, and potential for synergistic applications harnessing both specific and nonspecific interactions across various fields.
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- Jagriti Gupta
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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Algarra M, Soto J, Pino-González MS, Gonzalez-Munoz E, Dučić T. Multifunctionalized Carbon Dots as an Active Nanocarrier for Drug Delivery to the Glioblastoma Cell Line. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:13818-13830. [PMID: 38559983 PMCID: PMC10976390 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Nanoparticle-based nanocarriers represent a viable alternative to conventional direct administration in cancer cells. This advanced approach employs the use of nanotechnology to transport therapeutic agents directly to cancer cells, thereby reducing the risk of damage to healthy cells and enhancing the efficacy of treatment. By approving nanoparticle-based nanocarriers, the potential for targeted, effective treatment is greatly increased. The so-called carbon-based nanoparticles, or carbon dots, have been hydrothermally prepared and initiated by a polymerization process. We synthesized and characterized nanoparticles of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, which showed biocompatibility with glioblastoma cells, and further, we tested them as a carrier for the drug riluzole. The obtained nanoparticles have been extensively characterized by techniques to obtain the exact composition of their surface by using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, as well as cryo-transmission electron microscopy. We found that the surface of the synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) is covered mainly by sulfonated, carboxylic, and substituted amide groups. These functional groups make them suitable as carriers for drug delivery in cancer cells. Specifically, we have successfully utilized the NPs as a delivery system for the drug riluzole, which has shown efficacy in treating glioblastoma cancer cells. The effect of nanoparticles as carriers for the riluzole system on glioblastoma cells was studied using live-cell synchrotron-based FTIR microspectroscopy to monitor in situ biochemical changes. After applying nanoparticles as nanocarriers, we have observed changes in all biomacromolecules, including the nucleic acids and protein conformation. These findings provide a strong foundation for further exploration into the development of targeted treatments for glioblastoma.
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- Manuel Algarra
- INAMAT—Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics,
Dept. Science, Public University of Navarra, Campus Arrosadía, 31006 Pamplona, Spain
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- Dept.
Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Málaga, Avda. Cervantes, 2, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Instituto
de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma
en Nanomedicina-IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND., C/Severo Ochoa, 35, 29590 Málaga, Spain
- Dept.
Cell Biology, Genetics and Physiology, University
of Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- ALBA-CELLS
Synchrotron Light Source, Consorcio para
la Construccion Equipamiento y Explotacion del Laboratorio de Luz
Sincrotron, C. de la Llum 2-26, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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Nair R, Paul P, Maji I, Gupta U, Mahajan S, Aalhate M, Guru SK, Singh PK. Exploring the current landscape of chitosan-based hybrid nanoplatforms as cancer theragnostic. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 326:121644. [PMID: 38142105 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
Abstract
In the last decade, investigators have put significant efforts to develop several diagnostic and therapeutic strategies against cancer. Many novel nanoplatforms, including lipidic, metallic, and inorganic nanocarriers, have shown massive potential at preclinical and clinical stages for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each of these nano-systems is distinct with its own benefits and limitations. The need to overcome the limitations of single-component nano-systems, improve their morphological and biological features, and achieve multiple functionalities has resulted in the emergence of hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs). These HNPs integrate multicomponent nano-systems with diagnostic and therapeutic functions into a single nano-system serving as promising nanotools for cancer theragnostic applications. Chitosan (CS) being a mucoadhesive, biodegradable, and biocompatible biopolymer, has emerged as an essential element for the development of HNPs offering several advantages over conventional nanoparticles including pH-dependent drug delivery, sustained drug release, and enhanced nanoparticle stability. In addition, the free protonable amino groups in the CS backbone offer flexibility to its structure, making it easy for the modification and functionalization of CS, resulting in better drug targetability and cell uptake. This review discusses in detail the existing different oncology-directed CS-based HNPs including their morphological characteristics, in-vitro/in-vivo outcomes, toxicity concerns, hurdles in clinical translation, and future prospects.
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- Rahul Nair
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Biological Science, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad 500037, India.
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Ajith S, Almomani F, Elhissi A, Husseini GA. Nanoparticle-based materials in anticancer drug delivery: Current and future prospects. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21227. [PMID: 37954330 PMCID: PMC10637937 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
Abstract
The past decade has witnessed a breakthrough in novel strategies to treat cancer. One of the most common cancer treatment modalities is chemotherapy which involves administering anti-cancer drugs to the body. However, these drugs can lead to undesirable side effects on healthy cells. To overcome this challenge and improve cancer cell targeting, many novel nanocarriers have been developed to deliver drugs directly to the cancerous cells and minimize effects on the healthy tissues. The majority of the research studies conclude that using drugs encapsulated in nanocarriers is a much safer and more effective alternative than delivering the drug alone in its free form. This review provides a summary of the types of nanocarriers mainly studied for cancer drug delivery, namely: liposomes, polymeric micelles, dendrimers, magnetic nanoparticles, mesoporous nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and quantum dots. In this review, the synthesis, applications, advantages, disadvantages, and previous studies of these nanomaterials are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the future opportunities and possible challenges of translating these materials into clinical applications are also reported.
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- Saniha Ajith
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
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Singh N, Vishwas S, Kaur A, Kaur H, Kakoty V, Khursheed R, Chaitanya MVNL, Babu MR, Awasthi A, Corrie L, Harish V, Yanadaiah P, Gupta S, Sayed AA, El-Sayed A, Ali I, Kensara OA, Ghaboura N, Gupta G, Dou AM, Algahtani M, El-Kott AF, Dua K, Singh SK, Abdel-Daim MM. Harnessing role of sesamol and its nanoformulations against neurodegenerative diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115512. [PMID: 37725878 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Sesamol is a lignan of sesame seeds and a natural phenolic molecule that has emerged as a useful medical agent. Sesamol is a non-toxic phytoconstituent, which exerts certain valuable effects in the management of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), etc. Sesamol is known to depict its neuroprotective role by various mechanisms, such as metabolic regulators, action on oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, etc. However, its poor oral bioavailability, rapid excretion (as conjugates), and susceptibility to gastric irritation/toxicity (particularly in rats' forestomach) may restrict its effectiveness. To overcome the associated limitations, novel drug delivery system-based formulations of sesamol are emerging and being researched extensively. These can conjugate with sesamol and enhance the bioavailability and solubility of free sesamol, along with delivery at the target site. In this review, we have summarized various research works highlighting the role of sesamol on various NDs, including Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Moreover, the formulation strategies and neuroprotective role of sesamol-based nano-formulations have also been discussed.
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- Navneet Singh
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India; Department of pharmaceutics, ISF college of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Chameli Devi Institute of Pharmacy, Department of pharmacology, Khandwa Road, Village Umrikheda, Near Toll booth, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452020, India
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, State University of New York at Stonybrook, New York, USA
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 7067, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P. O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India; School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248007, India; School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura 302017, Jaipur, India
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- Division of blood bank, Department of medical laboratories, Riyadh security forces hospital, Ministry of interior, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory & Blood Bank, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Department of Zoology, College of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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Jiang M, Althomali RH, Ansari SA, Saleh EAM, Gupta J, Kambarov KD, Alsaab HO, Alwaily ER, Hussien BM, Mustafa YF, Narmani A, Farhood B. Advances in preparation, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications of chitosan-based gold, silver, and magnetic nanoparticles: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126390. [PMID: 37595701 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
Abstract
During the last decades, the ever-increasing incidence of various diseases, like cancer, has led to a high rate of death worldwide. On the other hand, conventional modalities (such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy) have not indicated enough efficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Thus, potential novel approaches should be taken into consideration to pave the way for the suppression of diseases. Among novel approaches, biomaterials, like chitosan nanoparticles (CS NPs, N-acetyl-glucosamine and D-glucosamine), have been approved by the FDA for some efficient pharmaceutical applications. These NPs owing to their physicochemical properties, modification with different molecules, biocompatibility, serum stability, less immune response, suitable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, etc. have received deep attention among researchers and clinicians. More importantly, the impact of CS polysaccharide in the synthesis, preparation, and delivery of metallic NPs (like gold, silver, and magnetic NPs), and combination of CS with these metallic NPs can further facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Metallic NPs possess some features, like converting NIR photon energy into thermal energy and anti-microorganism capability, and can be a potential candidate for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in combination with CS NPs. These combined NPs would be efficient pharmaceuticals in the future.
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- Mingyang Jiang
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China, 530021
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- Department of Chemistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Al-Dawasir 11991, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, General Medicine Practice Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, College of Arts and Science, Wadi Al-Dawasir 11991, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura 281406, U. P., India
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- Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Microbiology Research Group, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul 41001, Iraq
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Hoot N, Sheikhhosseini E, Ahmadi SA, Ghazizadeh M, Malekshahi M, Yahyazadehfar M. Synthesis of pyridone derivatives using 2D rod like bifunctional Fe based MOF and CuO nanocomposites as a novel heterogeneous catalyst. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15753. [PMID: 37735189 PMCID: PMC10514299 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43045-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
Abstract
In this study, a new and efficient Rod-like bifunctional Fe-based MOF@CuO nanocomposites (RL BF Fe-based MOF@CuO NC) were synthesized as new and efficient heterogeneous catalyst through a simple method from easily available 1,3,5-benzenetricarbocylic acid linker, nitrate ferric as a source of iron and copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles under microwave irradiation. The synthesized nanocatalysts were characterized with different techniques such as Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), mapping, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The RL BF Fe-based MOF@CuO NC had relatively high specific surface area (203 m2 g-1) while exhibiting superparamagnetic properties. The catalytic activity of RL BF Fe-based MOF@CuO NC was explored in a facile and green methodology to prepare diverse N‑amino-2-pyridones by one-pot four component reactions comprising aromatic aldehyde, malononitrile, methyl cyanoacetate and hydrazine hydrate within mild and solvent-free conditions. This protocol enjoys features like providing the final products during low reaction times in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions. The use of easily available and inexpensive reactants for the synthesis of the catalyst, environmental compatibility, low catalyst loading, fast and clean work-up and reusability of catalyst for several cycles with consistent activity are counted as the outstanding features of this procedure.
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- Negar Hoot
- Department of Chemistry, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Physics, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
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Hamidu A, Pitt WG, Husseini GA. Recent Breakthroughs in Using Quantum Dots for Cancer Imaging and Drug Delivery Purposes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2566. [PMID: 37764594 PMCID: PMC10535728 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Abstract
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Because each person's cancer may be unique, diagnosing and treating cancer is challenging. Advances in nanomedicine have made it possible to detect tumors and quickly investigate tumor cells at a cellular level in contrast to prior diagnostic techniques. Quantum dots (QDs) are functional nanoparticles reported to be useful for diagnosis. QDs are semiconducting tiny nanocrystals, 2-10 nm in diameter, with exceptional and useful optoelectronic properties that can be tailored to sensitively report on their environment. This review highlights these exceptional semiconducting QDs and their properties and synthesis methods when used in cancer diagnostics. The conjugation of reporting or binding molecules to the QD surface is discussed. This review summarizes the most recent advances in using QDs for in vitro imaging, in vivo imaging, and targeted drug delivery platforms in cancer applications.
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- Aisha Hamidu
- Biomedical Engineering Program, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA;
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates
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Abdelhamid HN. An introductory review on advanced multifunctional materials. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18060. [PMID: 37496901 PMCID: PMC10366438 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
Abstract
This review summarizes the applications of some of the advanced materials. It included the synthesis of several nanoparticles such as metal oxide nanoparticles (e.g., Fe3O4, ZnO, ZrOSO4, MoO3-x, CuO, AgFeO2, Co3O4, CeO2, SiO2, and CuFeO2); metal hydroxide nanosheets (e.g., Zn5(OH)8(NO3)2·2H2O, Zn(OH)(NO3)·H2O, and Zn5(OH)8(NO3)2); metallic nanoparticles (Ag, Au, Pd, and Pt); carbon-based nanomaterials (graphene, graphene oxide (GO), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), and carbon dots (CDs)); biopolymers (cellulose, nanocellulose, TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNFs), and chitosan); organic polymers (e.g. covalent-organic frameworks (COFs)); and hybrid materials (e.g. metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)). Most of these materials were applied in several fields such as environmental-based technologies (e.g., water remediation, air purification, gas storage), energy (production of hydrogen, dimethyl ether, solar cells, and supercapacitors), and biomedical sectors (sensing, biosensing, cancer therapy, and drug delivery). They can be used as efficient adsorbents and catalysts to remove emerging contaminants e.g., inorganic (i.e., heavy metals) and organic (e.g., dyes, antibiotics, pesticides, and oils in water via adsorption. They can be also used as catalysts for catalytic degradation reactions such as redox reactions of pollutants. They can be used as filters for air purification by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They can be used for hydrogen production via water splitting, alcohol oxidation, and hydrolysis of NaBH4. Nanomedicine for some of these materials was also included being an effective agent as an antibacterial, nanocarrier for drug delivery, and probe for biosensing.
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- Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
- Advanced Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Chemistry Department-Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Egypt
- Nanotechnology Research Centre (NTRC), The British University in Egypt (BUE), Suez Desert Road, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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Zaky MF, Hammady TM, Gad S, Alattar A, Alshaman R, Hegazy A, Zaitone SA, Ghorab MM, Megahed MA. Influence of Surface-Modification via PEGylation or Chitosanization of Lipidic Nanocarriers on In Vivo Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Profiles of Apixaban. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1668. [PMID: 37376116 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have been proven to significantly improve the bioavailability and efficacy of many drugs; however, they still have many limitations. These limitations could hinder their potential for enhancing the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs and, therefore, require further amendments. From this perspective, we have investigated how the chitosanization and PEGylation of NLCs affected their ability to function as a delivery system for apixaban (APX). These surface modifications could enhance the ability of NLCs to improve the bioavailability and pharmacodynamic activity of the loaded drug. In vitro and in vivo studies were carried out to examine APX-loaded NLCs, chitosan-modified NLCs, and PEGylated NLCs. The three nanoarchitectures displayed a Higuchi-diffusion release pattern in vitro, in addition to having their vesicular outline proven via electron microscopy. PEGylated and chitosanized NLCs retained good stability over 3 months, versus the nonPEGylated and nonchitosanized NLCs. Interestingly, APX-loaded chitosan-modified NLCs displayed better stability than the APX-loaded PEGylated NLCs, in terms of mean vesicle size after 90 days. On the other hand, the absorption profile of APX (AUC0-inf) in rats pretreated with APX-loaded PEGylated NLCs (108.59 µg·mL-1·h-1) was significantly higher than the AUC0-inf of APX in rats pretreated with APX-loaded chitosan-modified NLCs (93.397 µg·mL-1·h-1), and both were also significantly higher than AUC0-inf of APX-Loaded NLCs (55.435 µg·mL-1·h-1). Chitosan-coated NLCs enhanced APX anticoagulant activity with increased prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time by 1.6- and 1.55-folds, respectively, compared to unmodified NLCs, and by 1.23- and 1.37-folds, respectively, compared to PEGylated NLCs. The PEGylation and chitosanization of NLCs enhanced the bioavailability and anticoagulant activity of APX over the nonmodified NLCs; this highlighted the importance of both approaches.
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- Mohamed F Zaky
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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Hu Z, Long W, Liu T, Guan Y, Lei G, Suo Y, Jia M, He J, Chen H, She Y, Fu H. A sensitive fluorescence sensor based on a glutathione modified quantum dot for visual detection of copper ions in real samples. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 294:122517. [PMID: 36868024 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Copper (Cu2+), as a heavy metal, accumulates in the human body to a certain extent, which can induce various diseases and endanger human health. Rapid and sensitive detection of Cu2+ is highly desired. In present work, a glutathione modified quantum dot (GSH-CdTe QDs) was synthesized and applied in a "turn-off" fluorescence probe to detect Cu2+. The fluorescence of GSH-CdTe QDs could be rapidly quenched in the presence of Cu2+ through aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ), resulting from the interaction between the surface functional groups of GSH-CdTe QDs and Cu2+ and the electrostatic attraction. In the range of 20-1100 nM, the Cu2+ concentration showed a good linear relationship with the fluorescence decline of the sensor, and the LOD is 10.12 nM, which was lower than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defined limit (20 μM). Moreover, aiming to attain visual analysis, colorimetric method was also used for rapidly detecting Cu2+ by capturing the change in fluorescence color. Interestingly, the proposed approach has successfully been applied for the detection of Cu2+ in real samples (i.e., environment water, food and traditional Chinese medicine) with satisfactory results, which provides a promising strategy for the detection of Cu2+ in practical application with the merits of being rapid, simple and sensitive.
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- Zikang Hu
- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, PR China.
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Emam MH, Elezaby RS, Swidan SA, Loutfy SA, Hathout RM. Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles/Polyacrylonitrile Nanofibers as Impervious Barrier against Viral Infections. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1494. [PMID: 37242737 PMCID: PMC10224416 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Using face masks is one of the protective measures to reduce the transmission rate of coronavirus. Its massive spread necessitates developing safe and effective antiviral masks (filters) applying nanotechnology. METHODS Novel electrospun composites were fabricated by incorporating cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) into polyacrylonitrile (PAN) electrospun nanofibers that can be used in the future in face masks. The effects of the polymer concentration, applied voltage, and feeding rate during the electrospinning were studied. The electrospun nanofibers were characterized using SEM, XRD, FTIR, and tensile strength testing. The cytotoxic effect of the nanofibers was evaluated in the Vero cell line using the MTT colorimetric assay, and the antiviral activity of the proposed nanofibers was evaluated against the human adenovirus type 5 (ADV-5) respiratory virus. RESULTS The optimum formulation was fabricated with a PAN concentration of 8%, w/v loaded with 0.25%, w/v CeO2 NPs with a feeding rate of 26 KV and an applied voltage of 0.5 mL/h. They showed a particle size of 15.8 ± 1.91 nm and a zeta potential of -14 ± 0.141 mV. SEM imaging demonstrated the nanoscale features of the nanofibers even after incorporating CeO2 NPs. The cellular viability study showed the safety of the PAN nanofibers. Incorporating CeO2 NPs into these fibers further increased their cellular viability. Moreover, the assembled filter could prevent viral entry into the host cells as well as prevent their replication inside the cells via adsorption and virucidal antiviral mechanisms. CONCLUSIONS The developed cerium oxide nanoparticles/polyacrylonitrile nanofibers can be considered a promising antiviral filter that can be used to halt virus spread.
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- Merna H. Emam
- Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC), The British University in Egypt, Suez Desert Road, El-Shorouk City, P.O. Box 43, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Shorouk City, P.O. Box 43, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC), The British University in Egypt, Suez Desert Road, El-Shorouk City, P.O. Box 43, Cairo 11837, Egypt
- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo 11796, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Nair AB, Dalal P, Kadian V, Kumar S, Garg M, Rao R, Almuqbil RM, Alnaim AS, Aldhubiab B, Alqattan F. Formulation Strategies for Enhancing Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Potential of Sesamol: A Natural Phenolic Bioactive. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1168. [PMID: 36904028 PMCID: PMC10005287 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Natural plants and their products continue to be the major source of phytoconstituents in food and therapeutics. Scientific studies have evidenced the benefits of sesame oil and its bioactives in various health conditions. Various bioactives present in it include sesamin, sasamolin, sesaminol, and sesamol; among these, sesamol represents a major constituent. This bioactive is responsible for preventing various diseases including cancer, hepatic disorders, cardiac ailments, and neurological diseases. In the last decade, the application of sesamol in the management of various disorders has attracted the increasing interest of the research community. Owing to its prominent pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antineoplastic, and antimicrobial, sesamol has been explored for the above-mentioned disorders. However, despite the above-mentioned therapeutic potential, its clinical utility is mainly hindered owing to low solubility, stability, bioavailability, and rapid clearance issues. In this regard, numerous strategies have been explored to surpass these restrictions with the formulation of novel carrier platforms. This review aims to describe the various reports and summarize the different pharmacological activities of sesamol. Furthermore, one part of this review is devoted to formulating strategies to improve sesamol's challenges. To resolve the issues such as the stability, low bioavailability, and high systemic clearance of sesamol, novel carrier systems have been developed to open a new avenue to utilize this bioactive as an efficient first-line treatment for various diseases.
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- Anroop B. Nair
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
- Atam Institute of Pharmacy, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar 125001, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang X, Xu X, Wang X, Lin Y, Zheng Y, Xu W, Liu J, Xu W. Hepatoma-targeting and reactive oxygen species-responsive chitosan-based polymeric micelles for delivery of celastrol. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 303:120439. [PMID: 36657834 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A glycyrrhetinic acid-modified carboxymethyl chitosan-thioketal-rhein (GCTR) conjugate was designed and synthesized for the in vivo delivery of celastrol (Cela). Cela was encapsulated into polymeric micelles (PMs) formed by GCTR conjugates self-assembly in water to form Cela/GCTR PMs with high drug loading capacity and small particle size. Cela/GCTR PMs had a sustained-release characteristic in the blood environment and a rapid-release feature in the tumor microenvironment. Cela/GCTR PMs had a significant proliferation inhibitory effect on HepG2 and BEL-7402 cells, but a negligible impact on L-02 cells at low concentrations. Cela/GCTR PMs possessed reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive properties in vitro and in cells, could improve the bioavailability of Cela, and exert remarkable hepatoma-targeting properties. Cela/GCTR PMs could also effectively inhibit tumor growth with no apparent damage to different organs. In summary, GCTR PMs with good ROS-responsive and hepatoma-targeting properties are expected to be possible delivery carriers for hydrophobic antineoplastic drugs for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy.
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- Xue Zhang
- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China.
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China
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- Pharmacy College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350122, China.
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Chitosan-based composite films to remove cationic and anionic dyes simultaneously from aqueous solutions: Modeling and optimization using RSM. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123723. [PMID: 36801220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Regarding the existence of cationic and anionic dyes in the water environment developing new and effective techniques to remove them simultaneously is essential. Herein, a chitosan/poly-2-aminothiazole composite film reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotube-Mg Al-layered double hydroxide (CPML) was created, characterized, and used as an effective adsorbent for methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) dyes removal from the aquatic medium. The SEM, TGA, FTIR, XRD, and BET methods were used to characterize the synthesized CPML. Response surface methodology (RSM) was utilized to evaluate dye removal based on the initial concentration, dosage, and pH factors. The highest adsorption capacities were measured at 471.12 and 230.87 mg g-1 for MB and MO, respectively. The study of different isotherm and kinetic models revealed that the adsorption of the dyes onto CPML nanocomposite (NC) was correlated with the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which indicated a monolayer adsorption manner on the homogeneous surface of NCs. The reusability experiment clarified that the CPML NC could be applied multiple times. Experimental results show that the CPML NC has sufficient potential for treating cationic and anionic dye-contaminated water.
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Gao J, Kumari A, Zeng XA, Chan S, Farooq MA, Alee M, Khan SH, Rahaman A, He S, Xin X, Mehmood T. Coating of chitosan on poly D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid thymoquinone nanoparticles enhances the anti-tumor activity in triple-negative breast cancer. Front Chem 2023; 11:1044953. [PMID: 36846852 PMCID: PMC9945229 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1044953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer around the world. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by the absence of three receptors: progesterone, estrogen, and human epidermal growth factor-2 receptor (HER2). Various synthetic chemotherapies have gained attention but they caused unwanted side effects. Therefore, some secondary therapies are now becoming famous against this disease. For instance, natural compounds have been extensively researched against many diseases. However, enzymatic degradation and low solubility remain a major concern. To combat these issues, various nanoparticles have been synthesized and optimized from time to time, which increases its solubility and hence therapeutic potential of a particular drug increases. In this study, we have synthesized Poly D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) loaded thymoquinone (TQ) nanoparticle (PLGA-TQ-NPs) and then coated them by chitosan (CS) (PLGA-CS-TQ-NPs), which was characterized by different methods. Size of non-coated NPs was 105 nm with PDI value of 0.3 and the size of coated NPs was 125 nm with PDI value of 0.4. Encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and Drug loading (DL%) was found to be 70.5 ± 2.33 and 3.38 for non-coated and 82.3 ± 3.11 and 2.66 for coated NPs respectively. We have also analysed their cell viability against MDA-MB-231 and SUM-149 TNBC cell lines. The resultant, nanoformulations exhibit anti-cancerous activity in a dose and time-dependent manner for MDA-MB-231 and SUM-149 cell lines with an IC50 value of (10.31 ± 1.15, 15.60 ± 1.25, 28.01 ± 1.24) and (23.54 ± 1.24, 22.37 ± 1.25, 35 ± 1.27) for TQ free, PLGA-TQ-NPs and PLGA-CS-TQ-NPs respectively. For the first time, we have developed a nanoformulations of PLGA loaded TQ coated with CS NPs (PLGA-CS-TQ-NPs) against TNBC which led to their enhanced anti-cancerous effects.
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- Jingrong Gao
- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, China,School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, China,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou, China,China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, China,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou, China,China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xin-An Zeng, ; Abdul Rahaman, ; Shan He,
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahimyar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Enzymology and nanotechnology laboratory, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan, China,Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou, China,China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xin-An Zeng, ; Abdul Rahaman, ; Shan He,
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, China,Institute for Nano Scale and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia,College of Engineering, Information, Technology & Environment, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia,*Correspondence: Xin-An Zeng, ; Abdul Rahaman, ; Shan He,
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- The Department of Anaesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahimyar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
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Manan FAA, Yusof NA, Abdullah J, Nurdin A. Central Composite Design for Optimization of Mitomycin C-Loaded Quantum Dots/Chitosan Nanoparticles as Drug Nanocarrier Vectors. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010209. [PMID: 36678837 PMCID: PMC9862130 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases that leads to a high degree of mortality worldwide. Hence, extensive efforts have been devoted to the development of drug nanocarrier vectors as a potential new cancer treatment option. The main goal of this treatment is to deliver an anticancer medicine successfully and effectively to the patient's cells using non-toxic nanocarriers. Here, we present a drug delivery system to emphasize the optimization of an anticancer drug-loaded formulation using Mitomycin C (MMC) encapsulated in chitosan nanocarrier conjugated with a bioimaging fluorescence probe of Mn:ZnS quantum dots (MMC@CS-Mn:ZnS). Additionally, the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), which uses a quadratic model to forecast the behaviour of the nano-drug delivery system, was used to assess the optimization of encapsulation efficiency. In this investigation, the core points of the Central Composite Design (CCD) model were used with 20 runs and 6 replications. The encapsulation efficiency (EE%) was measured using UV-Vis spectroscopy at 362 nm. The highest EE% is 55.31 ± 3.09 under the optimum parameters of incubation time (105 min), concentration of MMC (0.875 mg/mL), and concentration of nanocarriers (5.0 mg/mL). Physicochemical characterizations for the nanocarriers were accessed using a nanosizer and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Three independent variables for the evaluation of the encapsulation efficiency were used, in which the incubation time, concentration of MMC, concentration of nanocarriers, and correlation for each variable were studied. Furthermore, the MMC drug release efficiency was carried out in four different solution pHs of 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and pH 7.5, and the highest cumulative drug release of 81.44% was obtained in a pH 5.5 release medium, followed by cumulative releases of 68.55%, 50.91%, 41.57%, and 32.45% in release mediums with pH 6.0, pH 6.5, pH 7.0, and pH 7.5. Subsequently, five distinct mathematical models-pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Hixson-Crowell, Korsmeyer-Peppas, and Higuchi kinetic models-were used to fit all of the drug release data. The Korsmeyers-Peppas model was found to fit it well, highlighting its importance for the log of cumulative drug release proportional to the log of time at the equilibrium state. The correlation coefficient value (R2) was obtained as 0.9527, 0.9735, 0.9670, 0.9754, and 0.9639 for the drug release in pH 5.5, pH 6.0, pH 6.5, pH 7.0, and pH 7.5, respectively. Overall, from the analysis, the as-synthesized MMC nanocarrier (MMC@CS-Mn:ZnS) synergistically elucidates the underlying efficient delivery of MMC and leverages the drug loading efficiency, and all these factors have the potential for the simultaneous curbing of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer reoccurrence and progression when applied to the real-time disease treatment.
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- Fariza Aina Abd Manan
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (F.A.A.M.); (N.A.Y.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (F.A.A.M.); (N.A.Y.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Chitosan-Based Carbon Dots with Applied Aspects: New Frontiers of International Interest in a Material of Marine Origin. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20120782. [PMID: 36547929 PMCID: PMC9780941 DOI: 10.3390/md20120782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs) have attracted significant research attention worldwide due to their unique properties and advantageous attributes, such as superior optical properties, biocompatibility, easy surface functionalization, and more. Moreover, biomass-derived CDs have attracted much attention because of their additional advantages related to more environmentally friendly and lower-cost synthesis. In this respect, chitosan has been recently explored for the preparation of CDs, which in comparison to other natural precursors exhibited additional advantages. Beyond the benefits related to the eco-friendly and abundant nature of chitosan, using it as a nanomaterial precursor offers additional benefits in terms of structure, morphology, and dopant elements. Furthermore, the high content of nitrogen in chitosan allows it to be used as a single carbon and nitrogen precursor for the preparation of N-doped CDs, significantly improving their fluorescent properties and, therefore, their performances. This review addresses the most recent advances in chitosan-based CDs with a special focus on synthesis methods, enhanced properties, and their applications in different fields, including biomedicine, the environment, and food packaging. Finally, this work also addresses the key challenges to be overcome to propose future perspectives and research to unlock their great potential for practical applications.
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Mo Y, Liu W, Liu P, Liu Q, Yuan Z, Wang Q, Yuan D, Chen XJ, Chen T. Multifunctional Graphene Oxide Nanodelivery Platform for Breast Cancer Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:6413-6425. [PMID: 36545221 PMCID: PMC9762269 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s380447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Breast cancer (BC) has the highest global prevalence among all malignancies in women and the second highest prevalence in the overall population. Paclitaxel (PTX), a tricyclic diterpenoid, is effective against BC. However, its poor solubility in water and the allergenicity of its dissolution medium limited its clinical application. Methods In this work, we established a multifunctional graphene oxide (GO) tumor-targeting drug delivery system using nanosized graphene oxide (nGO) modified with D-tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) and arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) for PTX loading. Results The obtained RGD-TPGS-nGO-PTX was 310.20±19.86 nm in size; the polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential were 0.21±0.020 and -23.42 mV, respectively. The mean drug loading capacity of RGD-TPGS-nGO-PTX was 48.78%. RGD-TPGS-nGO-PTX showed satisfactory biocompatibility and biosafety and had no significant toxic effects on zebrafish embryos. Importantly, it exerted excellent cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells, reversed multi-drug resistance (MDR) in MCF-7/ADR cells, and showed significant anti-tumor efficacy in tumor-bearing nude mice. Conclusion These findings strongly suggested that the multifunctional GO tumor-targeting drug delivery system RGD-TPGS-nGO-PTX could be used in clinical settings to improve PTX delivery, reverse MDR and increase the therapeutic efficacy of BC treatment.
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- Yousheng Mo
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, People’s Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, People’s Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, the State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, People’s Republic of China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Xiao-Jia Chen; Tongkai Chen, Email ;
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, People’s Republic of China
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Chitosan-Coated Polymeric Silver and Gold Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, Characterization and Potential Antibacterial Applications: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235302. [PMID: 36501695 PMCID: PMC9738229 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Biosynthesized metal nanoparticles, especially silver and gold nanoparticles, and their conjugates with biopolymers have immense potential in various fields of science due to their enormous applications, including biomedical applications. Polymeric nanoparticles are particles of small sizes from 1 nm to 1000 nm. Among different polymeric nanoparticles, chitosan-coated silver and gold nanoparticles have gained significant interest from researchers due to their various biomedical applications, such as anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory technologies, as well as targeted drug delivery, etc. Multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria have become a serious threat to public health day by day. Novel, effective, and safe antibacterial agents are required to control these multidrug-resistant pathogenic microorganisms. Chitosan-coated silver and gold nanoparticles could be effective and safe agents for controlling these pathogens. It is proven that both chitosan and silver or gold nanoparticles have strong antibacterial activity. By the conjugation of biopolymer chitosan with silver or gold nanoparticles, the stability and antibacterial efficacy against multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria will be increased significantly, as well as their toxicity in humans being decreased. In recent years, chitosan-coated silver and gold nanoparticles have been increasingly investigated due to their potential applications in nanomedicine. This review discusses the biologically facile, rapid, and ecofriendly synthesis of chitosan-coated silver and gold nanoparticles; their characterization; and potential antibacterial applications against multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria.
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Nair AB, Dalal P, Kadian V, Kumar S, Kapoor A, Garg M, Rao R, Aldhubiab B, Sreeharsha N, Almuqbil RM, Attimarad M, Elsewedy HS, Shinu P. Formulation, Characterization, Anti-Inflammatory and Cytotoxicity Study of Sesamol-Laden Nanosponges. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4211. [PMID: 36500833 PMCID: PMC9740471 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sesamol (SES) possesses remarkable chemotherapeutic activity, owing to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. However, the activity of SES is mainly hampered by its poor physicochemical properties and stability issues. Hence, to improve the efficacy of this natural anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agent, it was loaded into β-cyclodextrin nanosponges (NS) prepared using different molar ratios of polymer and crosslinker (diphenyl carbonate). The particle size of SES-laden NS (SES-NS) was shown to be in the nano range (200 to 500 nm), with a low polydispersity index, an adequate charge (-17 to -26 mV), and a high payload. Field emission scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the bioactive-loaded selected batch (SES-NS6). This batch of nanoformulations showed improved solubilization efficacy (701.88 µg/mL) in comparison to bare SES (244.36 µg/mL), polymer (β-CD) (261.43 µg/mL), and other fabricated batches. The drug release data displayed the controlled release behavior of SES from NS. The findings of the egg albumin denaturation assay revealed the enhanced anti-inflammatory potential of SES-NS as compared to bare SES. Further, the cytotoxicity assay showed that SES-NS was more effective against B16F12 melanoma cell lines than the bioactive alone. The findings of this assay demonstrated a reduction in the IC50 values of SES-NS (67.38 μg/mL) in comparison to SES (106 μg/mL). The present investigation demonstrated the in vitro controlled release pattern and the enhanced anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity of SES-NS, suggesting its potential as a promising drug delivery carrier for topical delivery.
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- Anroop B. Nair
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
- Atam Institute of Pharmacy, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Vidya Siri College of Pharmacy, Off Sarjapura Road, Bangalore 560035, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Wang L, Gu D, Su Y, Ji D, Yang Y, Chen K, Pan H, Pan W. Easy Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Carbon Dots Using the One-Pot Green Method for Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2423. [PMID: 36365242 PMCID: PMC9696114 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In this study, hyaluronic acid (HA) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) were used for the synthesis of novel targeted nanocarrier carbon dots (CDC-H) with photo-luminescence using a one-step hydrothermal method. Doxorubicin (DOX), a common chemotherapeutic agent, was loaded with the CDC-H through electrostatic interactions to form DOX-CDC-H complexes as a targeted antitumor drug delivery system. The synthesized CDC-H show a particle size of approximately 6 nm and a high fluorescence quantum yield of 11.64%. The physical and chemical character properties of CDC-H and DOX-CDC-H complexes were investigated using various techniques. The results show that CDC-H have stable luminescent properties and exhibit excellent water solubility. The in vitro release study showed that DOX-CDC-H exhibited pH-dependent release for 24 h. Confocal laser scanning microscopy was applied to investigate the potential of CDC-H for cell imaging and the cellular uptake of DOX-CDC-H in different cells (NIH-3T3 and 4T1 cells), and the results confirmed the target cell imaging and cellular uptake of DOX-CDC-H by specifically binding the CD44 receptors on the surface of tumor cells. The r MTT results suggest that the DOX-CDC-H complex may induce apoptosis in 4T1 cells, reducing the cytotoxicity of free DOX-induced apoptosis. In vivo antitumor experiments of DOX-CDC-H exhibited enhanced tumor cancer therapy. CDC-H have potential applications in bioimaging and antitumor drug delivery.
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- Lijie Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Srisongkram T, Bahrami K, Järvinen J, Timonen J, Rautio J, Weerapreeyakul N. Development of Sesamol Carbamate-L-Phenylalanine Prodrug Targeting L-Type Amino Acid Transporter1 (LAT1) as a Potential Antiproliferative Agent against Melanoma. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158446. [PMID: 35955600 PMCID: PMC9369069 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Sesamol is a compound reported to have anti-melanogenesis and anti-melanoma actions. Sesamol, however, has low intracellular drug concentration and fast excretion, which can limit its benefits in the clinic. To overcome this drawback and increase intracellular delivery of sesamol into the target melanoma, research has focused on L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1)-mediated prodrug delivery into melanoma cells. The sesamol prodrug was designed by conjugating sesamol with L-phenylalanine at the para position with a carbamate bond. LAT1 targeting was evaluated vis-à-vis a competitive [14C]-leucine uptake inhibition. The sesamol prodrug has a higher [14C]-leucine uptake inhibition than sesamol in human LAT1-transfected HEK293 cells. Moreover, the sesamol prodrug was taken up by LAT1-mediated transport into SK-MEL-2 cells more effectively than sesamol. The sesamol prodrug underwent complete hydrolysis, releasing the active sesamol at 72 h, which significantly exerted its cytotoxicity (IC50 of 29.3 µM) against SK-MEL-cells more than sesamol alone. Taken together, the strategy for LAT1-mediated prodrug delivery has utility for the selective uptake of sesamol, thereby increasing its intracellular concentration and antiproliferation activity, targeting melanoma SK-MEL-2 cells that overexpress the LAT1 protein. The sesamol prodrug thus warrants further evaluation in an in vivo model.
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- Tarapong Srisongkram
- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand;
- Research Institute for Human High Performance and Health Promotion, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (K.B.); (J.J.); (J.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (K.B.); (J.J.); (J.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (K.B.); (J.J.); (J.T.)
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; (K.B.); (J.J.); (J.T.)
- Correspondence: (J.R.); (N.W.)
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand;
- Research Institute for Human High Performance and Health Promotion, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Correspondence: (J.R.); (N.W.)
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Gupta J, Das K, Tanwar A, Rajamani P, Bhattacharya J. An electrochemical study of the binding interaction between chitosan and MPA-CdSe QDs for the development of biocompatible theranostic nanoprobe. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Hassan EA, Hathout RM, Gad HA, Sammour OA. A holistic review on zein nanoparticles and their use in phytochemicals delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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K. Algethami F, Saidi I, Ben Jannet H, Khairy M, Abdulkhair BY, Al-Ghamdi YO, Abdelhamid HN. Chitosan-CdS Quantum Dots Biohybrid for Highly Selective Interaction with Copper(II) Ions. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:21014-21024. [PMID: 35935289 PMCID: PMC9347964 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cadmium sulfide (CdS) quantum dots (QDs) were homogeneously embedded into chitosan (CTS), denoted as CdS@CTS, via an in situ hydrothermal method. The intact structure of the synthesized materials was preserved using freeze-drying. The materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution TEM, scanning TEM, dispersive energy X-ray (EDX) for elemental analysis and mapping, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, thermogravimetric analysis, UV-vis spectroscopy, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). The synthesis procedure offered CdS QDs of 1-7 nm (average particle size of 3.2 nm). The functional groups of CTS modulate the in situ growth of CdS QDs and prevent the agglomeration of CdS QDs, offering homogenous distribution inside CTS. CdS@CTS QDs can also be used for naked-eye detection of heavy metals with high selectivity toward copper (Cu2+) ions. The mechanism of interactions between Cu2+ ions and CdS@CTS QDs were further studied.
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- Faisal K. Algethami
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory
of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39),
Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Team, Faculty of Science
of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue
of Environment, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Laboratory
of Heterocyclic Chemistry, Natural Products and Reactivity (LR11ES39),
Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products Team, Faculty of Science
of Monastir, University of Monastir, Avenue
of Environment, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad
Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science Al-zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Advanced Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Faculty
of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71575, Egypt
- Nanotechnology
Research Centre (NTRC), The British University
in Egypt (BUE), Suez
Desert Road, El-Sherouk City, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
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Zaher S, Soliman ME, Elsabahy M, Hathout RM. Sesamol Loaded Albumin Nanoparticles: A Boosted Protective Property in Animal Models of Oxidative Stress. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15060733. [PMID: 35745652 PMCID: PMC9228363 DOI: 10.3390/ph15060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The current study evaluated the ability of sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles to impart protection against oxidative stress induced by anthracyclines in comparison to the free drug. Albumin nanoparticles were prepared via the desolvation technique and then freeze-dried with the cryoprotectant, trehalose. Albumin concentration, pH, and type of desolvating agent were assessed as determining factors for successful albumin nanoparticle fabrication. The optimal nanoparticles were spherical in shape, and they had an average particle diameter of 127.24 ± 2.12 nm with a sesamol payload of 96.89 ± 2.4 μg/mg. The drug cellular protection was tested on rat hepatocytes pretreated with 1 µM doxorubicin, which showed a 1.2-fold higher protective activity than the free sesamol. In a pharmacokinetic study, the loading of a drug onto nanoparticles resulted in a longer half-life and mean residence time, as compared to the free drug. Furthermore, in vivo efficacy and biochemical assessment of lipid peroxidation, cardiac biomarkers, and liver enzymes were significantly ameliorated after administration of the sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles. The biochemical assessments were also corroborated with the histopathological examination data. Sesamol-loaded albumin nanoparticles, prepared under controlled conditions, may provide an enhanced protective effect against off-target doxorubicin toxicity.
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- Sara Zaher
- Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhy Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
- Pharm D Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST), New Borg El Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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- School of Biotechnology and Science Academy, Badr University in Cairo, Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt;
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Kaur M, Kumar V, Ghfar AA, Pandey S. A Green Approach for the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticle-Embedded Chitosan Bionanocomposite as a Potential Device for the Sustained Release of the Itraconazole Drug and Its Antibacterial Characteristics. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14091911. [PMID: 35567081 PMCID: PMC9104402 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The present research work intended to demonstrate the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the plant extract Saccharum officinarum, and then the development of chitosan–silver (CH-Ag) bionanocomposite. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized using UV spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The maximum absorption spectrum peak was observed at 420 nm, revealing the formation of AgNPs by the stem extract of S. officinarum. The AgNPs sizes were in the range of 10–50 nm. Itraconazole is an antifungal that is used as a novel drug to study its release through synthesized bionanocomposite. Different kinetic models, such as zero order, first order, Korsmeyer–Peppas, Hixson–Crowell and Higuchi, were used to study the drug release profile from the synthesized CH-Ag bionanocomposite. The first-order kinetic model showed the best fit for the drug release with the maximum regression coefficient value. The antibacterial activity of the synthesized CH-Ag bionanocomposite was examined against Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus, and Escherichia coli, and it was shown to be efficient against these strains.
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- Manpreet Kaur
- Department of Biotechnology, CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shahpur Campus, Jalandhar 144008, Punjab, India;
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- Department of Applied Sciences, CT Institute of Engineering, Management and Technology, Shahpur Campus, Jalandhar 144623, Punjab, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea
- Correspondence: (S.); (S.P.)
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Hu L, Cao H, He B, Zheng L, Li R. Exploring the interaction of sesamol as an antilung cancer compound with albumin through spectroscopic and bioinformatic analyses and the mechanism of anticancer effect. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Srinivasan A, Gayathri G, Muthupandi M, Rajasekar K, Ameen KB, Pandaram P, Ramasubbu A. Eco-benign Synthesis, Characterization of CdS-QDs/Casein Bionanocomposite Towards Anti-microbial, Anti-hemolytic and Cytotoxicity in A549 & MCF-7 Cells. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02253-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chen Y, Stoll S, Sun H, Liu X, Liu W, Leng X. Stability and surface properties of selenium nanoparticles coated with chitosan and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 278:118859. [PMID: 34973724 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The effect of polysaccharide coatings on the stability and release characteristics of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) was evaluated by comparing the characteristics of chitosan-coated SeNPs (CS-SeNPs) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose-coated SeNPs (CMC-SeNPs). The release characteristics of SeNPs were investigated in storage conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, and free radical systems. CMC-SeNPs formed dimers or trimers, whereas CS-SeNPs were monodispersed but formed large aggregates in a pH range of 7.4-8.25. Upon 50 days of storage at 30 °C, both CMC-SeNPs and CS-SeNPs were converted to Se4+. SeNPs exhibited a lower release rate in simulated gastrointestinal conditions than in free radical systems. SeNPs release in ABTS and superoxide anion free radical systems followed the first-order and Korsmeyer-Peppas models, respectively, indicating that SeNP release is mainly governed by dissolution mechanisms. Additional studies are needed to examine the potential environmental effects and biological activity of the Se4+ released from SeNPs.
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- Yuying Chen
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department F. A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva, Carl-Vogt 66, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department F. A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva, Carl-Vogt 66, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Veselov VV, Nosyrev AE, Jicsinszky L, Alyautdin RN, Cravotto G. Targeted Delivery Methods for Anticancer Drugs. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030622. [PMID: 35158888 PMCID: PMC8833699 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The current main technological strategies for the delivery of anticancer drugs are discussed herein. This comprehensive review may help researchers design suitable delivery systems. Abstract Several drug-delivery systems have been reported on and often successfully applied in cancer therapy. Cell-targeted delivery can reduce the overall toxicity of cytotoxic drugs and increase their effectiveness and selectivity. Besides traditional liposomal and micellar formulations, various nanocarrier systems have recently become the focus of developmental interest. This review discusses the preparation and targeting techniques as well as the properties of several liposome-, micelle-, solid-lipid nanoparticle-, dendrimer-, gold-, and magnetic-nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Approaches for targeted drug delivery and systems for drug release under a range of stimuli are also discussed.
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- Valery V. Veselov
- Center of Bioanalytical Investigation and Molecular Design, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.V.); (A.E.N.)
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- Center of Bioanalytical Investigation and Molecular Design, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.V.); (A.E.N.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy;
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-011-670-7183
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Dowaidar M, Abdelhamid HN, Langel Ü. Improvement of Transfection with PepFects Using Organic and Inorganic Materials. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2383:555-567. [PMID: 34766313 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1752-6_35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are a promising non-viral vector for gene and drug delivery. CPPs exhibit high cell transfection, and are biocompatible. They can be also conjugated with organic and inorganic nanomaterials, such as magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), graphene oxide (GO), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and chitosan. Nanomaterials offered a high specific surface area and provided relatively straightforward methods to be modified with biomolecules including CPPs and oligonucleotides (ONs). Novel nanomaterials conjugates with CPP/ONs complexes are therefore of interest for cell transfection with high efficiency. In this chapter, we described a summary of the non-viral vectors consisting of CPPs and nanomaterials. The book chapter also included a protocol to generate hybrid biomaterials consisting of CPPs and nanoparticles (NPs) for the delivery of oligonucleotides. The conjugation of NPs with CPPs serves as an effective platform for gene therapy with high cell transfection efficiency. The protocol is simple, offers high cell transfection compared to the CPPs-ONs complexes, and can be used for further improvements using external stimuli.
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- Moataz Dowaidar
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Advanced Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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Cellulose–metal organic frameworks (CelloMOFs) hybrid materials and their multifaceted Applications: A review. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Gaafar MS, Yakout SM, Barakat YF, Sharmoukh W. Electrophoretic deposition of hydroxyapatite/chitosan nanocomposites: the effect of dispersing agents on the coating properties. RSC Adv 2022; 12:27564-27581. [PMID: 36276043 PMCID: PMC9516373 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03622c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, electrophoretic deposition (EPD) was used for the coating on titanium (Ti) substrate with a composite of hydroxyapatite (HA)-chitosan (CS) in the presence of dispersing agents such as polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and triethanolamine (TEA). The materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), zeta potential, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The addition of PVB, PEG, and TEA agents improved the development of Ti coating during the EPD process. These additives increased the suspension stability and promoted the formation of uniform and compact HA/CS nanocomposite coatings on Ti substrates. The electrochemical polarization tests (e.g., potentiodynamic test) of the substrate with and without coating were investigated. Data analysis showed high corrosion resistance of Ti substrate coated with the HA/CS NP composite. The corrosion potentials displayed a shift toward positive values indicating the increase in the corrosion resistance of Ti after coating. In addition to measuring calcium ion release at various pH values and contact times at a biological pH value of 5.5, the stabilities of Ti substrates coated with HA/CS and different dispersing agents were also evaluated. Ti substrates with high anticorrosion properties may have a new potential application in biomedicine. Electrophoretic deposition was used for coating of titanium substrate with a composite of hydroxyapatite (HA)-chitosan (CS) in the presence of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and triethanolamine (TEA).![]()
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies (TIMS), PO Box: 109 Helwan, 11421 Cairo, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies (TIMS), PO Box: 109 Helwan, 11421 Cairo, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Tahrir St, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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Route of intracellular uptake and cytotoxicity of sesamol, sesamin, and sesamolin in human melanoma SK-MEL-2 cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 146:112528. [PMID: 34906777 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The intracellular uptake concentration determines drug absorption, drug activity, and toxicity. Sesamol, sesamin, and sesamolin are promising bioactive components from Sesame indicum L. Their respective intracellular uptake pathway and cytotoxicity were evaluated using melanoma and non-cancerous cells. Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models were built to identify the molecular features affecting drug uptake in cells. The respective intracellular uptake pathway for sesamol vs. sesamin and sesamolin was carrier-mediated vs. passive transport. Topological polar surface area (PSA) and 2D autocorrections increase the intracellular concentration (C/M ratio) of these compounds. Sesamol has the lowest C/M ratio compared to sesamin and sesamolin, but only sesamol inhibits the cell viability of melanoma and provides an inhibition concentration at 50% (IC50) against melanoma cells. The slightly aqueous solubility of sesamin and sesamolin, therefore, limits testing of their cytotoxicity. In conclusion, sesamol has the potential to inhibit melanoma cell growth, but requires improvement of the C/M ratio to increase its physicochemical properties. Thus, in order to investigate the cytotoxicity of sesamin and sesamolin against melanoma cells a solubility enhancer is needed.
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Abdelhamid HN, Mathew AP. Cellulose-Based Materials for Water Remediation: Adsorption, Catalysis, and Antifouling. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2021.790314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cellulose-based materials have been advanced technologies that used in water remediation. They exhibit several advantages being the most abundant biopolymer in nature, high biocompatibility, and contain several functional groups. Cellulose can be prepared in several derivatives including nanomaterials such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical)-mediated oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCNF). The presence of functional groups such as carboxylic and hydroxyls groups can be modified or grafted with organic moieties offering extra functional groups customizing for specific applications. These functional groups ensure the capability of cellulose biopolymers to be modified with nanoparticles such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), graphene oxide (GO), silver (Ag) nanoparticles, and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. Thus, they can be applied for water remediation via removing water pollutants including heavy metal ions, organic dyes, drugs, and microbial species. Cellulose-based materials can be also used for removing microorganisms being active as membranes or antibacterial agents. They can proceed into various forms such as membranes, sheets, papers, foams, aerogels, and filters. This review summarized the applications of cellulose-based materials for water remediation via methods such as adsorption, catalysis, and antifouling. The high performance of cellulose-based materials as well as their simple processing methods ensure the high potential for water remediation.
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Fu B, Tao C, Chen N, Lin JR, Zhao P. ZnO QD covalently coated, GSH/pH dual-responsive drug delivery system for chemotherapeutic/ionic synergistic therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Oral delivery of infliximab using nano-in-microparticles for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118556. [PMID: 34560967 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF-α) blocker, has shown great efficacy for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, systemic exposure to it can cause considerable safety problems due to reduced suppression of the systemic immune response and loss of response to the production of anti-drug antibodies. Thus, we try to devise a targeted vehicle system for oral administration of anti-TNF-α antibodies for the treatment of IBD. In the present study, we developed an oral Infliximab (IFX) loaded nano-in-microparticles, based on chitosan (CS)/carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) and alginate (Alg), which could protect IFX from the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract and produce targeted drug delivery to the inflamed intestine. In vivo studies demonstrated that the IFX loaded nano-in-micro vehicle can alleviate colitis by ameliorating inflammation and maintaining the intestinal epithelial barrier.
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Yang Y, Zeng L, Lin Z, Jiang H, Zhang A. Adsorption of Pb 2+, Cu 2+ and Cd 2+ by sulfhydryl modified chitosan beads. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 274:118622. [PMID: 34702451 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A chitosan-based bead was synthesized by crosslinking as well as sulfhydryl modification reaction and its removal ability of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Cd2+ was investigated. The test results showed that the crystal structure of chitosan was destroyed completely and the specific surface area was greatly increased after modification. The adsorption of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Cd2+ by the beads was carried out at different pH, ionic strength, contact time and initial concentration and the maximum adsorption capacities were 273.7 mg/g, 163.3 mg/g and 183.1 mg/g, respectively. Furthermore, due to the large ion radius of Pb2+, its adsorption was seriously disturbed by other ions in the competitive adsorption process. Finally, the adsorption processes of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Cd2+ were well fitted by the Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo second-order kinetics model, respectively. Combined with the results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, chemical coordination is the main adsorption mechanism.
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- Yuru Yang
- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, P.R. China
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- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, P.R. China
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- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, P.R. China
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- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, P.R. China
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- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, P.R. China.
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Yan Z, Lin B, Yao Z, Hu J. Combination of an Asphalt Stabilizer and a Cellulose-Chitosan Composite Aerogel Used for the Separation of Oil-Water Mixtures Containing Asphalt. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:29588-29595. [PMID: 34778630 PMCID: PMC8582036 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this paper, cellulose chitosan composite aerogels were prepared through sol-gel and freeze-drying processes. The porous morphology of the aerogels was controlled by adjusting the cellulose concentration. Within a certain range, as the concentration of cellulose increases, the pore diameter of the composite aerogel becomes smaller and the pore structure becomes denser. The cellulose-chitosan composite aerogel can successfully separate the oil-water mixture without asphalt and showed stable filtration performance. The filtration speed is basically unchanged after a slight decrease and can be maintained at about 90% of the initial filtration speed within 30 min. The filtration speed can reach up to 9315 kg·h-1·m-2. When filtering bituminous oil-water mixtures, the filtration rate decreased significantly, with a 50% drop in 30 min. After adding the asphalt stabilizer poly(styrene-alt-octadecyl maleimide) (SNODMI), which is made in our laboratory, the effect of aerogel filtering the asphalt-containing oil-water mixture is obviously improved, and the downward trend of filtration speed is obviously improved. The combination of SNODMI and cellulose-chitosan has great application potential in the field of asphalt-containing oil-water separation.
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- Ziyan Yan
- State
Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute
of Polymerization and Polymer Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute
of Polymerization and Polymer Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute
of Polymerization and Polymer Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute
of Polymerization and Polymer Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Abd-Algaleel SA, Metwally AA, Abdel-Bar HM, Kassem DH, Hathout RM. Synchronizing In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Studies for the Successful Nose to Brain Delivery of an Anticancer Molecule. Mol Pharm 2021; 18:3763-3776. [PMID: 34460250 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sesamol is a sesame seed constituent with reported activity against many types of cancer. In this work, two types of nanocarriers, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and polymeric nanoparticles (PNs), were exploited to improve sesamol efficiency against the glioma cancer cell line. The ability of the proposed systems for efficient brain targeting intranasally was also inspected. By the aid of two docking programs, the virtual loading pattern inside these nanocarriers was matched to the real experimental results. Interactions involved in sesamol-carrier binding were also assessed, followed by a discussion of how different scoring functions account for these interactions. The study is an extension of the computer-assisted drug formulation design series, which represents a promising initiative for an upcoming industrial innovation. The results proved the power of combined in silico tools in predicting members with the highest sesamol payload suitable for delivering a sufficient dose to the brain. Among nine carriers, glyceryl monostearate (GMS) and polycaprolactone (PCL) scored the highest sesamol payload practically and computationally. The EE % was 66.09 ± 0.92 and 61.73 ± 0.47 corresponding to a ΔG (binding energy) of -8.85 ± 0.16 and -5.04 ± 0.11, respectively. Dynamic light scattering evidenced the formation of 215.1 ± 7.2 nm and 414.25 ± 1.6 nm nanoparticles, respectively. Both formulations demonstrated an efficient cytotoxic effect and brain-targeting ability compared to the sesamol solution. This was evidenced by low IC50 (38.50 ± 10.37 μM and 27.81 ± 2.76 μM) and high drug targeting efficiency (7.64 ± 1.89-fold and 13.72 ± 4.1-fold) and direct transport percentages (86.12 ± 3.89 and 92.198 ± 2.09) for GMS-SLNs and PCL-PNs, respectively. The results also showed how different formulations, having different compositions and characteristics, could affect the cytotoxic and targeting ability.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.,Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Center, Kuwait University, Safat, 13110 Kuwait, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Liang F, Sun C, Li S, Hou T, Li C. Therapeutic effect and immune mechanism of chitosan-gentamicin conjugate on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 269:118334. [PMID: 34294344 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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To explore the disease resistance mechanism of chitosan conjugates, chitosan-gentamicin conjugate (CS-GT) was synthesized and systematically characterized, the immune mechanism of CS-GT on Litopenaeus vannamei infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus was further explored. The results showed that imine groups in CS-GT were effectively reduced. Dietary supplementation of CS-GT can significantly increase the survival rate, total hemocyte counts, the antioxidant and immune related enzyme activity levels of shrimps (P < 0.05), which are all dose-dependent under the experimental conditions. In addition, CS-GT can protect the hepatopancreas from invading bacteria and alleviate inflammation. Particularly, CS-GT promotes the expressions of legumain (LGMN), lysosomal acid lipase (LIPA) and Niemann-Pick type C2 (NPC2) up-regulated. It is speculated that CS-GT may stimulate the lysosome to phagocytose pathogens more effectively. In conclusions, shrimps fed with CS-GT can produce immune response via lysosome and greatly improve the disease resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
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- Fengyan Liang
- School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Department of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Department of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China.
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Oh JW, Shin J, Chun S, Muthu M, Gopal J. Evaluating the Anticarcinogenic Activity of Surface Modified/Functionalized Nanochitosan: The Emerging Trends and Endeavors. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3138. [PMID: 34578039 PMCID: PMC8471611 DOI: 10.3390/polym13183138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chitosan begins its humble journey from marine food shell wastes and ends up as a versatile nutraceutical. This review focuses on briefly discussing the antioxidant activity of chitosan and retrospecting the accomplishments of chitosan nanoparticles as an anticarcinogen. The various modified/functionalized/encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles and nanoforms have been listed and their biomedical deliverables presented. The anticancer accomplishments of chitosan and its modified composites have been reviewed and presented. The future of surface modified chitosan and the lacunae in the current research focus have been discussed as future perspective. This review puts forth the urge to expand the scientific curiosity towards attempting a variety of functionalization and surface modifications to chitosan. There are few well known modifications and functionalization that benefit biomedical applications that have been proven for other systems. Being a biodegradable, biocompatible polymer, chitosan-based nanomaterials are an attractive option for medical applications. Therefore, maximizing expansion of its bioactive properties are explored. The need for applying the ideal functionalization that will significantly promote the anticancer contributions of chitosan nanomaterials has also been stressed.
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- Jae-Wook Oh
- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (J.-W.O.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (J.-W.O.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (S.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (S.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, Korea; (S.C.); (M.M.)
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Wang L, Pan H, Gu D, Sun H, Chen K, Tan G, Pan W. A Novel Carbon Dots/Thermo-Sensitive In Situ Gel for a Composite Ocular Drug Delivery System: Characterization, Ex-Vivo Imaging, and In Vivo Evaluation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22189934. [PMID: 34576093 PMCID: PMC8464813 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We developed a potential composite ocular drug delivery system for the topical administration of diclofenac sodium (DS). The novel carbon dot CDC-HP was synthesized by the pyrolysis of hyaluronic acid and carboxymethyl chitosan through a one-step hydrothermal method and then embedded in a thermosensitive in situ gel of poloxamer 407 and poloxamer 188 through swelling loading. The physicochemical characteristics of these carbon dots were investigated. The results of the in vitro release test showed that this composite ocular drug delivery system (DS-CDC-HP-Gel) exhibited sustained release for 12 h. The study of the ex vivo fluorescence distribution in ocular tissues showed that it could be used for bioimaging and tracing in ocular tissues and prolong precorneal retention. Elimination profiles in tears corresponded to the study of ex vivo fluorescence imaging. The area under the curve of DS in the aqueous humor in the DS-CDC-HP-Gel group was 3.45-fold that in the DS eye drops group, indicating a longer precorneal retention time. DS-CDC-HP with a positive charge and combined with a thermosensitive in situ gel might strengthen adherence to the corneal surface and prolong the ocular surface retention time to improve the bioavailability. This composite ocular delivery system possesses potential applications in ocular imaging and drug delivery.
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- Lijie Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China; (L.W.); (D.G.); (H.S.); (K.C.); (G.T.)
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Gupta B, Dalal P, Rao R. Cyclodextrin decorated nanosponges of sesamol: Antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and photostability assessment. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wang N, Yu H, Song Q, Mao P, Li K, Bao G. Sesamol-loaded stearic acid-chitosan nanomicelles mitigate the oxidative stress-stimulated apoptosis and induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines in motor neuronal of the spinal cord through NF-ĸB signaling pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 186:23-32. [PMID: 34214577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.06.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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As natural potential antioxidants suffer from low cellular uptake, the development of drug-loaded nanoplatforms may provide useful information about the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). In the present study, sesamol (SM)-loaded stearic acid (SA) -chitosan (CS) nanomicelles were fabricated and well-characterized. Afterwards, the neuroprotective effects of SM@SA-CS nanomicelles against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced oxidative stress in NSC-34 cells was assessed by different cellular and molecular pathways. It was deduced that the size of synthesized SM@SA-CS was in the range of 10-20 nm and the hydrodynamic radii of SA-CA and SM@SA-CA nanomicelles were 53.12 ± 6.21 nm and 59.12 ± 7.31 nm, respectively. Furthermore, SM@SA-CS nanomicelles displayed a sustained drug release at physiological pH, potential dissolution rate and stability even up to 15 days. Cellular assay showed that SM@SA-CS nanomicelles co-incubation with LPS for 24 h in comparison with free drug remarkably regulated cell survival, membrane leakage, generation of ROS, activity of non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidant systems, and apoptotic and inflammatory signaling pathway through NF-ĸB signaling pathway. These data indicated that SM@SA-CS nanomicelles can be developed as a promising platform for the mitigation of oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in neural cells.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Lim MJ, Shahri NNM, Taha H, Mahadi AH, Kusrini E, Lim JW, Usman A. Biocompatible chitin-encapsulated CdS quantum dots: Fabrication and antibacterial screening. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 260:117806. [PMID: 33712152 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Chitin-encapsulated cadmium sulfide quantum dots (CdS@CTN QDs) were successfully synthesized from chitin and Cd(NO3)2 precursor using the colloidal chemistry method, toward the development of biocompatible and biodegradable QDs for biomedical applications. CdS@CTN QDs exhibited the nanocrystalline cubic CdS encapsulated by α-chitin. The average particle size of CdS@CTN QDs was estimated using empirical Henglein model to be 3.9 nm, while their crystallite size was predicted using Scherrer equation to be 4.3 nm, slightly larger compared to 3-mercaptopropionic acid-capped CdS QDs (3.2 and 3.6 nm, respectively). The mechanism of formation was interpreted based on the spectroscopic data and X-ray crystal structures of CdS@CTN QDs fabricated at different pH values and mass ratios of chitin to Cd(NO3)2 precursor. As an important step to explore potential biomolecular and biological applications of CdS@CTN QDs, their antibacterial activities were tested against four different bacterial strains; i.e. Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtillus, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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- Matin Jasli Lim
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Centre for Advanced Material and Energy Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus Baru UI-Depok, 16424, Indonesia
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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Abdelhamid HN, Badr G. Nanobiotechnology as a platform for the diagnosis of COVID-19: a review. NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2021. [PMCID: PMC7988262 DOI: 10.1007/s41204-021-00109-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
A sensitive method for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly required to fight the current and future global health threats due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV 2). However, most of the current methods exhibited high false‐negative rates, resulting in patient misdiagnosis and impeding early treatment. Nanoparticles show promising performance and great potential to serve as a platform for diagnosing viral infection in a short time and with high sensitivity. This review highlighted the potential of nanoparticles as platforms for the diagnosis of COVID-19. Nanoparticles such as gold nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, and graphene (G) were applied to detect SARS-CoV 2. They have been used for molecular-based diagnosis methods and serological methods. Nanoparticles improved specificity and shorten the time required for the diagnosis. They may be implemented into small devices that facilitate the self-diagnosis at home or in places such as airports and shops. Nanoparticles-based methods can be used for the analysis of virus-contaminated samples from a patient, surface, and air. The advantages and challenges were discussed to introduce useful information for designing a sensitive, fast, and low-cost diagnostic method. This review aims to present a helpful survey for the lesson learned from handling this outbreak to prepare ourself for future pandemic.
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- Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
- Advanced Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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