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Sun Y, Chen C, Yan Q, Wang S, Tan Y, Long J, Lin Y, Ning S, Wang J, Zhang S, Ai Q, Liu S. A peripheral system disease-Pulmonary hypertension. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116787. [PMID: 38788548 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116787] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a cardiovascular disorder characterized by substantial morbidity and mortality rates. It is a chronic condition characterized by intricate pathogenesis and uncontrollable factors. We summarized the pathological effects of estrogen, genetics, neuroinflammation, intestinal microbiota, metabolic reorganization, and histone modification on PH. PH is not only a pulmonary vascular disease, but also a systemic disease. The findings emphasize that the onset of PH is not exclusively confined to the pulmonary vasculature, consequently necessitating treatment approaches that extend beyond targeting pulmonary blood vessels. Hence, the research on the pathological mechanism of PH is not limited to target organs such as pulmonary vessels, but also focuses on exploring other fields (such as estrogen, genetics, neuroinflammation, intestinal microbiota, metabolic reorganization, and histone modification).
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- Yang Sun
- Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China
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- Nephrology Department, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan 411100, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410007, China.
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changsha Hospital for Maternal & Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410007, China.
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Xu D, Xie Y, Cheng J, He D, Liu J, Fu S, Hu G. Amygdalin Alleviates DSS-Induced Colitis by Restricting Cell Death and Inflammatory Response, Maintaining the Intestinal Barrier, and Modulating Intestinal Flora. Cells 2024; 13:444. [PMID: 38474407 DOI: 10.3390/cells13050444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a cluster of intractable gastrointestinal disorders with an undetermined etiology and a lack of effective therapeutic agents. Amygdalin (Amy) is a glycoside extracted from the seeds of apricot and other Rosaceae plants and it exhibits a wide range of pharmacological properties. Here, the effects and mechanisms of Amy on colitis were examined via 16S rRNA sequencing, ELISA, transmission electron microscopy, Western blot, and immunofluorescence. The results showed that Amy administration remarkably attenuated the signs of colitis (reduced body weight, increased disease activity index, and shortened colon length) and histopathological damage in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-challenged mice. Further studies revealed that Amy administration significantly diminished DSS-triggered gut barrier dysfunction by lowering pro-inflammatory mediator levels, inhibiting oxidative stress, and reducing intestinal epithelial apoptosis and ferroptosis. Notably, Amy administration remarkably lowered DSS-triggered TLR4 expression and the phosphorylation of proteins related to the NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Furthermore, Amy administration modulated the balance of intestinal flora, including a selective rise in the abundance of S24-7 and a decline in the abundance of Allobaculum, Oscillospira, Bacteroides, Sutterella, and Shigella. In conclusion, Amy can alleviate colitis, which provides data to support the utility of Amy in combating IBD.
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- Dianwen Xu
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis and College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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Arcadio F, Ali W, Bencivenga D, Del Prete D, Marzano C, Saitta L, Stampone E, Cennamo R, Carafa V, Altucci L, Zeni L, Cicala G, Cennamo N. 3D-printed biosensors in biomedical applications exploiting plasmonic phenomena and antibody self-assembled monolayers. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2024; 15:1976-1994. [PMID: 38495717 PMCID: PMC10942693 DOI: 10.1364/boe.516565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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In this work, a 3D-printed plasmonic chip based on a silver-gold bilayer was developed in order to enhance the optical response of the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) probe. More specifically, numerical and experimental results were obtained on the 3D-printed SPR platform based on a silver-gold bilayer. Then, the optimized probe's gold plasmonic interface was functionalized with a specific antibody directed against the p27Kip1 protein (p27), an important cell cycle regulator. The 3D-printed plasmonic biosensor was tested for p27 detection with good selectivity and a detection limit of 55 pM. The biosensor system demonstrated performance similar to commercially available ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) kits, with several advantages, such as a wide detection range and a modular and simple-based architecture. The proposed biosensing technology offers flexible deployment options that are useful in disposable, low-cost, small-size, and simple-to-use biochips, envisaging future applications in experimental and biomedical research.
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- Francesco Arcadio
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
- Biogem Institute of Molecular and Genetic Biology, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
- Biogem Institute of Molecular and Genetic Biology, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy
- Institute of Endocrinology and Oncology “Gaetano Salvatore” (IEOS), 80131 Naples, Italy
- Program of Medical Epigenetics, Vanvitelli, Hospital, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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Cennamo N, Bencivenga D, Annunziata M, Arcadio F, Stampone E, Piccirillo A, Della Ragione F, Zeni L, Guida L, Borriello A. Plasmon resonance biosensor for interleukin-1β point-of-care determination: A tool for early periodontitis diagnosis. iScience 2024; 27:108741. [PMID: 38269096 PMCID: PMC10805648 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108741] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Among pro-inflammatory cytokines, Interleukin-1β is crucially involved in several inflammatory-based diseases and even cancer. Increased Interleukin-1β levels in oral fluids have been proposed as an early marker of periodontitis, a broadly diffused chronic inflammatory condition of periodontal-supporting tissues, leading eventually to tooth loss. We describe the development of a portable surface-plasmon-resonance-based optical fiber probe suitably coated with an anti-Interleukin-1β antibody monolayer. A pico-nanomolar linear range of determination was obtained in both buffer solution and saliva with a rapid (3 min) incubation and high selectivity in presence of interferents. Higher Interleukin-1β concentration in the saliva of a periodontitis patient compared to a healthy control was determined. These measurements were validated by an automated ELISA system. Our results sustain the potential applicability of the proposed SPR-POF as diagnostic point-of-care device for real-time monitoring of salivary Interleukin-1β, that can support early detection of oral inflammatory-based pathologies and rapid and timely therapeutic decisions.
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- Nunzio Cennamo
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Roma, 9, Aversa, CE 81031, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 7 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 6 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Roma, 9, Aversa, CE 81031, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 7 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 6 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 7 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Roma, 9, Aversa, CE 81031, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 6 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via De Crecchio, 7 80138 Naples, Italy
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Pasquardini L, Cennamo N, Arcadio F, Perri C, Chiodi A, D'agostino G, Zeni L. Immuno-SPR biosensor for the detection of Brucella abortus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22832. [PMID: 38129569 PMCID: PMC10739931 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50344-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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A proof of principle biosensor for the Brucella abortus recognition onsite is presented. The system is based on a plasmonic optical fiber probe functionalized with an oriented antibody layer immobilized on a short polyethyleneglycol (PEG) interface through carbodiimide chemistry and protein G as an intermediate layer. The biosensor is inserted in a holder built in 3D printing technology, obtaining a custom holder useful for housing the sample to be measured and the equipment. The removable sensor chip is a low-cost Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) platform based on D-shaped plastic optical fibers (POFs), built-in in 3D printed connectors, used here for the first time to detect bacteria via a bio-receptor layer specific for its membrane protein. The performances of the biosensor in Brucella abortus recognition are tested by using two different SPR-POF probes combined with the same bio-receptor layer. The best sensor configuration has presented a sensitivity at low concentrations of one order of magnitude greater than the other. A limit of detection (LoD) of 2.8 bacteria/mL is achieved well competitive with other systems but without the need for amplification or special sample treatments. Specificity has been tested using Salmonella bacteria, and reproducibility, regenerability and stability are moreover evaluated. These experimental results pave the way for building an efficient and specific biosensor system for Brucella abortus detection onsite and in a few minutes. Moreover, the proposed POF-based SPR biosensor device, with respect to the already available technologies, could be a Point-of-care-test (POCT), simple to use, small-size and portable, low-cost, don't necessary of a microfluidic system, and can be connected to the Internet (IoT).
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- Laura Pasquardini
- Indivenire Srl, Via Sommarive 18, 38123, Trento, Italy.
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
- Moresense Srl, Filarete Foundation, Viale Ortles 22/4, 20139, Milan, Italy
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- Moresense Srl, Filarete Foundation, Viale Ortles 22/4, 20139, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy.
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Annunziata M, Arcadio F, Borriello A, Bencivenga D, Piccirillo A, Stampone E, Zeni L, Cennamo N, Della Ragione F, Guida L. A novel plasmonic optical-fiber-based point-of-care test for periodontal MIP-1α detection. iScience 2023; 26:108539. [PMID: 38089574 PMCID: PMC10711496 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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The analysis of salivary biomarkers as expression of periodontal health conditions has been proposed as a useful aid to conventional diagnostic approaches. In this study, we present a point-of-care test (POCT) exploiting a surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-based optical biosensor to detect salivary macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-1α, a promising marker of periodontitis. A plastic optical fiber (POF) was suitably modified and functionalized by an antibody self-assembled monolayer against MIP-1α for plasmonic detection. The proposed SPR-POF biosensor showed high selectivity and very low limit of detection for MIP-1α of 129 fM (1.0 pg/mL) in phosphate-buffered saline and 346 fM (2.7 pg/mL) in saliva. As a proof of concept, this POCT was also able to discriminate between a periodontitis patient and a healthy subject. The obtained results support the future application of this technology for an on-site detection and real-time monitoring of periodontal health conditions for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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- Marco Annunziata
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138 Naples, Italy
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Zhang X, Yi Y, Jiang Y, Liao J, Yang R, Deng X, Zhang L. Targeted Therapy of Acute Liver Injury via Cryptotanshinone-Loaded Biomimetic Nanoparticles Derived from Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Driven by Homing. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2764. [PMID: 38140104 PMCID: PMC10747007 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Acute liver injury (ALI) has the potential to compromise hepatic function rapidly, with severe cases posing a considerable threat to human health and wellbeing. Conventional treatments, such as the oral administration of antioxidants, can inadvertently lead to liver toxicity and other unwanted side effects. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can target therapeutic agents directly to inflammatory sites owing to their homing effect, and they offer a promising avenue for the treatment of ALI. However, the efficacy and feasibility of these live cell products are hampered by challenges associated with delivery pathways and safety concerns. Therefore, in this work, MSC membranes were ingeniously harnessed as protective shells to encapsulate synthesized PLGA nanoparticle cores (PLGA/MSCs). This strategic approach enabled nanoparticles to simulate endogenous substances and yielded a core-shell nano-biomimetic structure. The biomimetic nanocarrier remarkably maintained the homing ability of MSCs to inflammatory sites. In this study, cryptotanshinone (CPT)-loaded PLGA/MSCs (CPT@PLGA/MSC) were prepared. These nanoparticles can be effectively internalized by LO2 cells. They reduced cellular oxidative stress and elevated inflammatory levels. In vivo results suggested that, after intravenous administration, CPT@PLGA/MSCs significantly reduced uptake by the reticuloendothelial system and immune recognition compared to PLGA nanoparticles without MSC membrane coatings, subsequently resulting in their targeted and enhanced accumulation in the liver. The effectiveness of CPT@PLGA/MSCs in alleviating carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in a mouse model was unequivocally demonstrated through comprehensive histological examination and liver function tests. This study introduces a pioneering strategy with substantial potential for ALI treatment.
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- Xin Zhang
- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (X.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Y.J.); (X.D.)
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (X.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Y.J.); (X.D.)
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (X.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Y.J.); (X.D.)
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (J.L.); (R.Y.)
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (J.L.); (R.Y.)
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (X.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Y.J.); (X.D.)
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- College of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China; (X.Z.); (Y.Y.); (Y.J.); (X.D.)
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Bahavarnia F, Baghban HN, Eskandani M, Hasanzadeh M. Microfluidic paper-based colorimetric quantification of malondialdehyde using silver nanoprism toward on-site biomedical analysis: a new platform for the chemical sensing and biosensing of oxidative stress. RSC Adv 2023; 13:30499-30510. [PMID: 37854491 PMCID: PMC10580143 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06191d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a critical product of polyunsaturated adipose acid peroxidation and represents a common biomarker of oxidative stress. The effect of different MDA concentrations on human biofluids reflects pathological changes, which has been seen in diverse types of sickness, such as leukemia, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and age-related macular degeneration and liver disease. In this study, different types of silver nanoparticles, including silver nanoprism (AgNPrs), silver nanowires (AgNWs), and silver nanospheres (AgNSs), were synthesized and used for the chemosensing of MDA by colorimetric and spectrophotometric methods. Colorimetric tests were performed to identify malondialdehyde in the solution as well as the one-droplet-based microfluidic paper substrate as a miniaturization device for the monitoring of analytes in human real samples. The analytical quantification of the MDA was done using the UV-Vis method. Also, the utilization of the designed chemosensor for the analysis of MDA in real sample was evaluated in human urine samples. Using the spectrophotometric method, MDA was deformed in the linear range of 0.01192 to 1.192 mM with a low limit of quantification of 0.12 μM. Essential significant features of this study include the first application of AgNPrs with high stability and great optical properties without any reagent as an optical sensing probe of MDA and optimized OD-μPCD toward on-site and on-demand MDA screening in real samples diagnosis and the innovative time/color semi-analytical recognition strategy. Moreover, the prepared OD-μPCD decorated by AgNPrs could be a prized candidate for commercialization due to the benefits of the low-cost materials used, like paper and paraffin, and portability. This innovative process led to uniform hydrophilic micro-channels on the surface of cellulose, without the use of a UV lamp, clean room, and organic solvents. This report could be a pioneering work, inspiring simple and effective on-site semi-analytical recognition devices for harmful substances or illegal drugs, which simply consist of a piece of lightweight paper and one drop of the required reagent.
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- Farnaz Bahavarnia
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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Zhuo MQ, Chen X, Gao L, Zhang HT, Zhu QL, Zheng JL, Liu Y. Early life stage exposure to cadmium and zinc within hour affected GH/IGF axis, Nrf2 signaling and HPI axis in unexposed offspring of marine medaka Oryzias melastigma. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 261:106628. [PMID: 37451186 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Information on transgenerational effects of cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn) within hour of exposure is scarce. To the end, larvae of marine medaka Oryzias melastigma at 0 day-post-hatching (dph) were subjected to LC50 for 96-h of Cd or Zn for 0.5 and 6 h, and then transferred into clear water for 95 days until the generation of offspring larvae at 25 dph. Growth, antioxidant capacity and stress response in offspring larvae were examined. Exposure to Zn for 0.5 h or Cd for 0.5 h and 6 h promoted growth performance and reduced total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). Malondialdehyde (MDA) and cortisol levels declined in larvae following Zn exposure for 0.5 h, whereas Cd exposure increased MDA content and did not affect cortisol levels. These physiological changes could be partially explained by transcription of genes in the hormone/insulin-like growth factor-I (GH/IGF) axis, NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling, and hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal (HPI) axis. For example, Zn exposure for 0.5 h up-regulated genes encoding growth hormone (gh) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein (igfbp1) and down-regulated mRNA levels of nrf2, Kelch-like-ECH-associated protein 1 gene (keap1a), keap1b, sod1, mineralocorticoid receptor (mr), corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor (crhr1), corticotropin-releasing hormone binding protein (crhbp), cytochrome P450 (cyp11a1, cyp17a1) and hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (hsd3b1). Cd exposure for 0.5 and 6 h up-regulated growth hormone release hormone (ghrh) and igfbp1, down-regulated nrf2 and keap1a, and did not affect mRNA levels of HPI axis genes. Taken together, this study demonstrated that short-term metal exposure during larvae phase had positive and negative effects on offspring even after a long recovery.
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- Mei-Qin Zhuo
- School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China
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- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China
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- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China
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- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Marine Facilities Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Marine Facilities Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316000, China.
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Luigi G, Debora B, Annunziata M, Francesco A, Borriello A, Fulvio DR, Alessandro F, Angelantonio P, Zeni L, Nunzio C. An optical fiber-based point-of-care test for periodontal MMP-8 detection: a proof of concept. J Dent 2023; 134:104553. [PMID: 37201775 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The evaluation of salivary biomarkers has been proposed as a simple and non-invasive aid to the conventional periodontal diagnosis based on clinical-radiographic parameters. Matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8), especially in its active form, is considered one of the most reliable biomarkers of periodontitis, and point-of-care tests (POCTs) have been proposed for its clinical monitoring. In this proof-of-concept study, a novel highly sensitive POCT based on a plastic optical fiber (POF) biosensor exploiting surface plasmon resonance (SPR) to detect salivary MMP-8 is described. METHODS A SPR-POF biosensor was functionalized with a specific antibody to develop a surface-assembled monolayer (SAM) for the detection of total MMP-8. A white light source and a spectrometer connected to the biosensor were used to quantify MMP-8 level in both buffer and real matrix (saliva) by analysing the shift of the resonance wavelength determined by the specific antigen-antibody binding upon the SAM. RESULTS Dose-response curves by serial dilutions of human recombinant MMP-8 were realized, obtaining a limit of detection (LOD) of 40 pM (1.76 ng/ml) in buffer and 225 pM (9.9 ng/ml) in saliva and high selectivity compared to interferent analytes (MMP-2 and IL-6). CONCLUSIONS The proposed optical fiber-based POCT was able to detect and measure total MMP-8 with high selectivity and very low LOD in both buffer and saliva. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The SPR-POF technology may be employed to create highly sensitive biosensors to monitor salivary MMP-8 levels. The possibility of specifically detecting its active, rather than total, form need to be further investigated. If confirmed and clinically validated, such a device may represent a promising tool to make an immediate, highly sensitive and reliable diagnosis of periodontitis, and to carry out a timely and targeted therapy, possibly helping to prevent the onset of local and systemic periodontitis-related complications.
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- Guida Luigi
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via L. De Crecchio, 6, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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Arcadio F, Seggio M, Zeni L, Bossi AM, Cennamo N. Estradiol Detection for Aquaculture Exploiting Plasmonic Spoon-Shaped Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040432. [PMID: 37185507 PMCID: PMC10136336 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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In this work, a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor based on a spoon-shaped waveguide combined with an estrogen receptor (ERα) was developed and characterized for the detection and the quantification of estradiol in real water samples. The fabrication process for realizing the SPR platform required a single step consisting of metal deposition on the surface of a polystyrene spoon-shaped waveguide featuring a built-in measuring cell. The biosensor was achieved by functionalizing the bowl sensitive surface with a specific estrogen receptor (ERα) that was able to bind the estradiol. In a first phase, the biosensor tests were performed in a phosphate buffer solution obtaining a limit of detection (LOD) equal to 0.1 pM. Then, in order to evaluate the biosensor's response in different real matrices related to aquaculture, its performances were examined in seawater and freshwater. The experimental results support the possibility of using the ERα-based biosensor for the screening of estradiol in both matrices.
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- Francesco Arcadio
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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Ferrari E. Gold Nanoparticle-Based Plasmonic Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13030411. [PMID: 36979623 PMCID: PMC10046074 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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One of the emerging technologies in molecular diagnostics of the last two decades is the use of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for biosensors. AuNPs can be functionalized with various biomolecules, such as nucleic acids or antibodies, to recognize and bind to specific targets. AuNPs present unique optical properties, such as their distinctive plasmonic band, which confers a bright-red color to AuNP solutions, and their extremely high extinction coefficient, which makes AuNPs detectable by the naked eye even at low concentrations. Ingenious molecular mechanisms triggered by the presence of a target analyte can change the colloidal status of AuNPs from dispersed to aggregated, with a subsequent visible change in color of the solution due to the loss of the characteristic plasmonic band. This review describes how the optical properties of AuNPs have been exploited for the design of plasmonic biosensors that only require the simple mixing of reagents combined with a visual readout and focuses on the molecular mechanisms involved. This review illustrates selected examples of AuNP-based plasmonic biosensors and promising approaches for the point-of-care testing of various analytes, spanning from the viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 to the molecules that give distinctive flavor and color to aged whisky.
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- Enrico Ferrari
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Lincoln, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK
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