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Santana Júnior CC, Santos AM, Oliveira AMS, Nascimento Júnior JAC, Picot L, Frank LA, Menezes PDP, Alves IA, Serafini MR. Green synthesis of antimicrobial nanotechnology using flavonoids: a systematic review. J Microencapsul 2025:1-14. [PMID: 40183348 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2025.2487033] [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: 12/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2025] [Indexed: 04/05/2025]
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical public health concern that arises when microorganisms evolve mechanisms to evade the effects of antibiotics, thereby rendering conventional treatments ineffective. This growing challenge underscores the urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches. Nanotechnology, particularly when combined with environmentally sustainable practices such as green synthesis, reduces the use of toxic substances and minimises waste, offering a promising solution. This review explores the green synthesis of antimicrobial nanoparticles using flavonoids-natural compounds with substantial biological activity-as reducing and stabilising agents. By systematically analysing articles from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase, 10 key studies were identified. The primary nanoparticles examined were metallic, including silver, gold, copper, and metallic, which demonstrated notable efficacy against pathogens such as S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa. The results support that green-synthesised nanoparticles represent a viable strategy to combat AMR, offering an effective and eco-friendly alternative for developing antimicrobial agents.
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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- La Rochelle Université, UMR CNRS 7266 LIENSs, La Rochelle, France
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- SejaPhD, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of the State of Bahia, and Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Afkhami H, Yarahmadi A, Bostani S, Yarian N, Haddad MS, Lesani SS, Aghaei SS, Zolfaghari MR. Converging frontiers in cancer treatment: the role of nanomaterials, mesenchymal stem cells, and microbial agents-challenges and limitations. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:818. [PMID: 39707033 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-01590-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2024] [Accepted: 11/14/2024] [Indexed: 12/23/2024] Open
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Globally, people widely recognize cancer as one of the most lethal diseases due to its high mortality rates and lack of effective treatment options. Ongoing research into cancer therapies remains a critical area of inquiry, holding significant social relevance. Currently used treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, often suffers from other problems like damaging side effects, inaccuracy, and the lack of ability to clear tumors. Conventional cancer therapies are usually imprecise and ineffective and usually develop resistance to treatments and cancer recurs. Cancer patients need fresh and innovative treatment that can reduce side effects while maximizing effectiveness. In recent decades several breakthroughs in these, and other areas of medical research, have paved the way for new avenues of fighting cancer including more focused and more effective alternatives. This study reviews exciting possibilities for mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), nanomaterials, and microbial agents in the modern realm of cancer treatment. Nanoparticles (NPs) have demonstrated surprisingly high potential. They improve drug delivery systems (DDS) significantly, enhance imaging techniques remarkably, and target cancer cells selectively while protecting healthy tissues. MSCs play a double role in tissue repair and are a vehicle for novel cancer treatments such as gene treatments or NPs loaded with therapeutic agents. Additionally, therapies utilizing microbial agents, particularly those involving bacteria, offer an inventive approach to cancer treatment. This review investigates the potential of nanomaterials, MSCs, and microbial agents in addressing the shortcomings of conventional cancer therapies. We will also discuss the challenges and limitations of using these therapeutic approaches.
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- Hamed Afkhami
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Khorramabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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Soe HMSH, Loftsson T, Jansook P. The application of cyclodextrins in drug solubilization and stabilization of nanoparticles for drug delivery and biomedical applications. Int J Pharm 2024; 666:124787. [PMID: 39362296 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124787] [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: 08/18/2024] [Revised: 09/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential applications in pharmaceutical formulations, drug delivery systems, and various biomedical fields. The versatility of colloidal NPs, including their ability to be tailored with various components and synthesis methods, enables drug delivery systems to achieve controlled release patterns, improved solubility, and increased bioavailability. The review discusses various types of NPs, such as nanocrystals, lipid-based NPs, and inorganic NPs (i.e., gold, silver, magnetic NPs), each offering unique advantages for drug delivery. Despite the promising potential of NPs, challenges such as physical instability and the need for surface stabilization remain. Strategies to overcome these challenges include the use of surfactants, polymers, and cyclodextrins (CDs). This review highlights the role of CDs in stabilizing colloidal NPs and enhancing drug solubility. The combination of CDs with NPs presents a synergistic approach that enhances drug delivery and broadens the range of biomedical applications. Additionally, the potential of CDs to enhance the stability and therapeutic efficacy of colloidal NPs, making them promising candidates for advanced drug delivery systems, is comprehensively reviewed.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Cyclodextrin Application and Nanotechnology-based Delivery Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Su X, Wan J, Zheng Z, Xing X, Liu S, Yang S, Zhong L, Lu X. A Pair of Indicators for Characterizing Cerebral Microbleeds Based on Raman Spectrum and Two-Photon Imaging. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2024:e202400247. [PMID: 39389579 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202400247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) lead to cognitive decline, linked to the axonal structure composed of phospholipid bilayers. Current methods are difficult to obtain in situ changes of biochemical component concentration during CMB. In this study, by Raman spectrum and two-photon imaging, we achieve in situ changes in the information of biochemical components concentration during CMB. The overall concentration of phospholipids in the damaged tissue significantly decreases after CMB, forming a large region of low concentration, but the relative concentration of phosphatidylinositol (PI) increases, reflecting the inhibition role of the phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) pathway. Accordingly, two-photon images of neurons show a clear decrease in the number of axons, indicating a close correlation between phospholipid hydrolysis and axon damage, as well as cognitive impairment. Therefore, the decrease in phospholipid concentration and the increase in the PI concentration might serve as a pair of indicators for characterizing CMB and its relationship with cognitive decline.
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- Xin Su
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Central Nervous System Regeneration (CNS) (Jinan University)-Ministry of Education, Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Central Nervous System Regeneration (CNS) Institute of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic Technology for Integrated Sensing and Communication of Ministry of Education, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Connectome and Behavior, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photonic Technology for Integrated Sensing and Communication of Ministry of Education, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
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Aryal S, Park S, Cho H, Choi KC, Choi MJ, Park YS, Key J. Macrophage membrane coated discoidal polymeric particles for evading phagocytosis. Biomed Eng Lett 2024; 14:1113-1124. [PMID: 39220034 PMCID: PMC11362442 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-024-00396-x] [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: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of discoidal polymeric particles (DPPs) coated with macrophage membranes as a novel drug delivery system. The study aimed to determine whether these coated particles could reduce phagocytosis, and target specific organs, thereby enhancing drug delivery efficacy. In this study, discoidal polymeric particles (DPPs) were synthesized by a top-down fabrication method serving as the core drug delivery platform. The method involved the fusion of macrophage cell membrane vesicles with DPPs, resulting in macrophage membrane coated DPPs. This process aimed to translocate membrane proteins from macrophages onto the DPPs, rendering them structurally and functionally like host cells. The results of this study showed that macrophage membrane coated DPPs exhibited a threefold reduction in phagocytosis compared to bare DPPs. This reduction in phagocytosis indicated the potential of these coated DPPs to evade immune clearance. Time-lapse microscopy further illustrated the distinct interactions of macrophage membrane coated DPPs with immune cells. Biodistribution studies revealed that these coated particles displayed preferential accumulation in the lungs at early time points, followed by sustained accumulation in the liver. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that macrophage membrane coated DPPs represent a unique and promising strategy for drug delivery. These particles can mimic cell surfaces, reduce phagocytosis, and target specific organs. This opens exciting avenues for improving drug delivery efficacy in diverse therapeutic contexts. These findings advance our understanding of nanomedicine's potential in personalized therapies and targeted drug delivery strategies. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13534-024-00396-x.
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- Susmita Aryal
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju, Korea
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Juhasz B, Cuesta A, Howe RF, Jaspars M. The dermacozines and light: a novel phenazine semiquinone radical based photocatalytic system from the deepest oceanic trench of the Earth. Org Biomol Chem 2024. [PMID: 39012336 DOI: 10.1039/d4ob00816b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Dermacozines, the secondary metabolites of the Mariana Trench sediment bacterium Dermacoccus abyssi MT1.1T, were studied using cyclic voltammetry (CV), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), furthermore literature and own experimental UV-Vis spectroscopic data. With those measurements, we determined experimentally the positions of the HOMO, which shifts towards more positive potentials, and the constant LUMO on the standard hydrogen electrode scale, while the HOMO-LUMO gap gets deeper, respectively. The HOMO energies of dermacozines experimentally were proven to be water oxidising. EPR spectroscopy demonstrated the formation of semiquinone radicals in the case of dermacozines E and O upon irradiation with visible light corresponding to the absorption maxima (AM) of the chromophores. Our findings suggest that the dermacozines may assist the strain by maintaining redox homeostasis through its respiratory chain.
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- Bertalan Juhasz
- Marine Biodiscovery Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Building, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland, UK.
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- Advanced Centre for Energy and Sustainability (ACES), Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland, UK
- Centre for Energy Transition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, Scotland, UK
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- Advanced Centre for Energy and Sustainability (ACES), Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland, UK
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- Marine Biodiscovery Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Building, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, Scotland, UK.
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Zhao L, Wang WZ, Jiang TT, Sun TZ, Liu B, Zhu B. Drug delivery system based on metal-organic framework improved 5-Fluorouracil against spring viremia of carp virus. Antiviral Res 2024; 226:105881. [PMID: 38604448 DOI: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2024.105881] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV), as a high pathogenicity pathogen, has seriously restricts the healthy and sustainable development of cyprinid farming industry. In this study, we selected 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) as the drug model based on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to construct a drug delivery system (5-Fu@ZIF-8), and the anti-SVCV activity was detected in vitro and in vivo. The results showed 5-Fu@ZIF-8 was uniform cubic particle with truncated angle and smooth surface, and the particle size was 90 nm. The anti-SVCV activity in vitro results showed that the highest inhibition rate of 5-Fu was 77.93% at 40 mg/L and the inhibitory concentration at half-maximal activity (IC50) was 20.86 mg/L. For 5-Fu@ZIF-8, the highest inhibition rate was 91.36% at 16 mg/L, and the IC50 value was 5.85 mg/L. In addition, the cell viability was increased by 18.1% after 5-Fu treatment. Similarly, after 5-Fu@ZIF-8 treatment, the cell viability increased by 27.3%. Correspondingly, in vivo experimental results showed the viral loads reduced by 18.1% on the days 7 and the survival rate increased to 19.4% at 80 mg/L after 5-Fu treatment. For 5-Fu@ZIF-8, the viral loads reduced by 41.2% and the survival rate increased to 54.8%. Mechanistically, 5-Fu inhibits viral replication by regulating p53 expression and promoting early apoptosis in infected cells. All results indicated that 5-Fu@ZIF-8 improved the anti-SVCV activity; it may be a potential strategy to construct a drug-loaded system with ZIF-8 as a carrier for the prevention and treatment of aquatic diseases.
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- Liang Zhao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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Baranwal J, Barse B, Di Petrillo A, Gatto G, Pilia L, Kumar A. Nanoparticles in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5354. [PMID: 37570057 PMCID: PMC10420054 DOI: 10.3390/ma16155354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The use of tailored medication delivery in cancer treatment has the potential to increase efficacy while decreasing unfavourable side effects. For researchers looking to improve clinical outcomes, chemotherapy for cancer continues to be the most challenging topic. Cancer is one of the worst illnesses despite the limits of current cancer therapies. New anticancer medications are therefore required to treat cancer. Nanotechnology has revolutionized medical research with new and improved materials for biomedical applications, with a particular focus on therapy and diagnostics. In cancer research, the application of metal nanoparticles as substitute chemotherapy drugs is growing. Metals exhibit inherent or surface-induced anticancer properties, making metallic nanoparticles extremely useful. The development of metal nanoparticles is proceeding rapidly and in many directions, offering alternative therapeutic strategies and improving outcomes for many cancer treatments. This review aimed to present the most commonly used nanoparticles for cancer applications.
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- Jaya Baranwal
- DBT-ICGEB Centre for Advanced Bioenergy Research, International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067, India
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- US India Business Council|US Chamber of Commerce, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Cagliari, Via Marengo 2, 09123 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Material Engineering, University of Cagliari, Via Marengo 2, 09123 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Cagliari, Via Marengo 2, 09123 Cagliari, Italy;
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Yu Y, Gao Y, He L, Fang B, Ge W, Yang P, Ju Y, Xie X, Lei L. Biomaterial-based gene therapy. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e259. [PMID: 37284583 PMCID: PMC10239531 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Gene therapy, a medical approach that involves the correction or replacement of defective and abnormal genes, plays an essential role in the treatment of complex and refractory diseases, such as hereditary diseases, cancer, and rheumatic immune diseases. Nucleic acids alone do not easily enter the target cells due to their easy degradation in vivo and the structure of the target cell membranes. The introduction of genes into biological cells is often dependent on gene delivery vectors, such as adenoviral vectors, which are commonly used in gene therapy. However, traditional viral vectors have strong immunogenicity while also presenting a potential infection risk. Recently, biomaterials have attracted attention for use as efficient gene delivery vehicles, because they can avoid the drawbacks associated with viral vectors. Biomaterials can improve the biological stability of nucleic acids and the efficiency of intracellular gene delivery. This review is focused on biomaterial-based delivery systems in gene therapy and disease treatment. Herein, we review the recent developments and modalities of gene therapy. Additionally, we discuss nucleic acid delivery strategies, with a focus on biomaterial-based gene delivery systems. Furthermore, the current applications of biomaterial-based gene therapy are summarized.
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- Yi Yu
- Department of StomatologyThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of StomatologyThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of StomatologyChangsha Stomatological HospitalChangshaChina
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) SurgeryThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of StomatologyThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) SurgeryThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) SurgeryThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of StomatologyThe Second Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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Kunrath MF, Shah FA, Dahlin C. Bench-to-bedside: Feasibility of nano-engineered and drug-delivery biomaterials for bone-anchored implants and periodontal applications. Mater Today Bio 2023; 18:100540. [PMID: 36632628 PMCID: PMC9826856 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology and drug-release biomaterials have been thoroughly explored in the last few years aiming to develop specialized clinical treatments. However, it is rare to find biomaterials associated with drug delivery properties in the current dental market for application in oral bone- and periodontal-related procedures. The gap between basic scientific evidence and translation to a commercial product remains wide. Several challenges have been reported regarding the clinical translation of biomaterials with drug-delivery systems (BDDS) and nanofeatures. Therefore, processes for BDDS development, application in preclinical models, drug delivery doses, sterilization processes, storage protocols and approval requirements were explored in this review, associated with tentative solutions for these issues. The diversity of techniques and compounds/molecules applied to develop BDDS demands a case-by-case approach to manufacturing and validating a commercial biomaterial. Promising outcomes such as accelerated tissue healing and higher antibacterial response have been shown through basic and preclinical studies using BDDS and nano-engineered biomaterials; however, the adequate process for sterilization, storage, cost-effectiveness and possible cytotoxic effects remains unclear for multifunctional biomaterials incorporated with different chemical compounds; then BDDSs are rarely translated into products. The future benefits of BDDS and nano-engineered biomaterials have been reported suggesting personalized clinical treatment and a promising reduction in the use of systemic antibiotics. Finally, the launch of these specialized biomaterials with solid data and controlled traceability onto the market will generate strong specificity for healthcare treatments.
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- Marcel F. Kunrath
- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, P.O. Box 412, SE 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
- Department of Dentistry, School of Health and Life Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, P.O. Box 412, SE 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, P.O. Box 412, SE 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden
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Mandhata CP, Sahoo CR, Padhy RN. Biomedical Applications of Biosynthesized Gold Nanoparticles from Cyanobacteria: an Overview. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:5307-5327. [PMID: 35083708 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03078-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Recently there had been a great interest in biologically synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) as potential therapeutic agents. The shortcomings of conventional non-biological synthesis methods such as generation of toxic byproducts, energy consumptions, and involved cost have shifted the attention towards green syntheses of NPs. Among noble metal NPs, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are the most extensively used ones, owing to the unique physicochemical properties. AuNPs have potential therapeutic applications, as those are synthesized with biomolecules as reducing and stabilizing agent(s). The green method of AuNP synthesis is simple, eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective with the use of renewable energy sources. Among all taxa, cyanobacteria have attracted considerable attention as nano-biofactories, due to cellular uptake of heavy metals from the environment. The cellular bioactive pigments, enzymes, and polysaccharides acted as reducing and coating agents during the process of biosynthesis. However, cyanobacteria-mediated AuNPs have potential biomedical applications, namely, targeted drug delivery, cancer treatment, gene therapy, antimicrobial agent, biosensors, and imaging.
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- Chinmayee Priyadarsani Mandhata
- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Jankowski K, Jabłońska J, Uznański P, Całuch S, Szybowicz M, Brzozowski R, Ostafin A, Kwaśny M, Tomasik M. Necked gold nanoparticles prepared by submerged alternating current arc discharge in water. RSC Adv 2022; 12:33955-33963. [PMID: 36505693 PMCID: PMC9703297 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06050g] [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: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The article presents the method of producing gold nanoparticles using a high voltage arc discharge of alternating current with a frequency of 50 Hz in distilled water. The equipment necessary to carry out the process is described, including the construction of the reactor and the power source of a very simple design necessary to generate a high-voltage arc discharge between the electrodes. Arc discharge processes were carried out two times for 2 and 5 minutes, respectively, in ambient conditions without thermostating the reactor, at medium temperature varying in the range of 25-70 °C. The obtained gold nanoparticles were examined by means of various analytical techniques such as UV-vis spectroscopy, zeta potential measurement, energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphology, surface, and size of the obtained nanoparticles were carried out using transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The concentration of the obtained colloids were determined using the mass spectrometry ICP-MS technique. The results show that high-voltage AC arc discharge is a simple and effective way to obtain stable gold nanoparticles under environmentally friendly conditions at relatively low production costs, and can be considered as an alternative to arc discharge nanoparticles synthesis by means of direct current (DC) methods.
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- K. Jankowski
- Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobiology, Jacob of Paradies UniversityChopina St. 52, Bldg. 666-400 Gorzow WielkopolskiPoland,Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of SciencesSienkiewicza 112 St.90-363 LodzPoland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobiology, Jacob of Paradies UniversityChopina St. 52, Bldg. 666-400 Gorzow WielkopolskiPoland,Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics, Poznan University of TechnologyPiotrowo 3A St.61-138 PoznanPoland
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of SciencesSienkiewicza 112 St.90-363 LodzPoland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobiology, Jacob of Paradies UniversityChopina St. 52, Bldg. 666-400 Gorzow WielkopolskiPoland
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- Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics, Poznan University of TechnologyPiotrowo 3A St.61-138 PoznanPoland
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of SciencesSienkiewicza 112 St.90-363 LodzPoland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobiology, Jacob of Paradies UniversityChopina St. 52, Bldg. 666-400 Gorzow WielkopolskiPoland
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of TechnologyKaliskiego 2 St.00-908 WarsawPoland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Nanobiology, Jacob of Paradies UniversityChopina St. 52, Bldg. 666-400 Gorzow WielkopolskiPoland
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Castro ACH, Bezerra ÍRS, Pascon AM, da Silva GH, Philot EA, de Oliveira VL, Mancini RSN, Schleder GR, Castro CE, de Carvalho LRS, Fernandes BHV, Cilli EM, Sanches PRS, Santhiago M, Charlie-Silva I, Martinez DST, Scott AL, Alves WA, Lima RS. Modular Label-Free Electrochemical Biosensor Loading Nature-Inspired Peptide toward the Widespread Use of COVID-19 Antibody Tests. ACS NANO 2022; 16:14239-14253. [PMID: 35969505 PMCID: PMC9397565 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
Abstract
Limitations of the recognition elements in terms of synthesis, cost, availability, and stability have impaired the translation of biosensors into practical use. Inspired by nature to mimic the molecular recognition of the anti-SARS-CoV-2 S protein antibody (AbS) by the S protein binding site, we synthesized the peptide sequence of Asn-Asn-Ala-Thr-Asn-COOH (abbreviated as PEP2003) to create COVID-19 screening label-free (LF) biosensors based on a carbon electrode, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The PEP2003 is easily obtained by chemical synthesis, and it can be adsorbed on electrodes while maintaining its ability for AbS recognition, further leading to a sensitivity 3.4-fold higher than the full-length S protein, which is in agreement with the increase in the target-to-receptor size ratio. Peptide-loaded LF devices based on noncovalent immobilization were developed by affording fast and simple analyses, along with a modular functionalization. From studies by molecular docking, the peptide-AbS binding was found to be driven by hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. Moreover, the peptide is not amenable to denaturation, thus addressing the trade-off between scalability, cost, and robustness. The biosensor preserves 95.1% of the initial signal for 20 days when stored dry at 4 °C. With the aid of two simple equations fitted by machine learning (ML), the method was able to make the COVID-19 screening of 39 biological samples into healthy and infected groups with 100.0% accuracy. By taking advantage of peptide-related merits combined with advances in surface chemistry and ML-aided accuracy, this platform is promising to bring COVID-19 biosensors into mainstream use toward straightforward, fast, and accurate analyses at the point of care, with social and economic impacts being achieved.
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- Ana C. H. Castro
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Center for Mathematics, Computing and Cognition,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
- Laboratory of Immunology, Heart Institute,
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São
Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied
Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138,
United States
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo
State University, Araraquara, São Paulo 14800-900,
Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo
State University, Araraquara, São Paulo 14800-900,
Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences,
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São
Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Center for Mathematics, Computing and Cognition,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory,
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials,
Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences,
Federal University of ABC, Santo André, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry, University of
Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970,
Brazil
- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry,
University of São Paulo, São Carlos, São
Paulo 09210-580, Brazil
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Neuropeptide-Functionalized Gold Nanorod Enhanced Cellular Uptake and Improved In Vitro Photothermal Killing in LRP1-Positive Glioma Cells. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091939. [PMID: 36145687 PMCID: PMC9504705 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091939] [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: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The therapeutic modalities for glioblastoma multiforme fail badly due to the limitations of poor penetration through the blood–brain barrier and the lack of tumor targeting. In this study, we synthesized a neuropeptide (ANGIOPEP-2)-functionalized gold nanorod (GNR-ANGI-2) and systemically evaluated the cellular uptake and photothermal effects enhanced by the neuropeptide functionalization of the gold nanorod under laser or sham exposure. The expression of LRP1, the specific ligand for ANGIOPEP-2, was the highest in C6 cells among five studied glioma cell lines. The cellular internalization studies showed higher uptake of gold nanorods functionalized with ANGIOPEP-2 than of those functionalized with scrambled ANGIOPEP-2. The in vitro photothermal studies of C6 cells treated with GNR-ANGI-2 and laser showed a higher rate of apoptosis at early and late stages than cells treated with GNR-ANGI-2 without laser. Correspondingly, in vitro ROS evaluation showed a higher intensity of ROS production in cells treated with GNR-ANGI-2 under laser irradiation. The Western blotting results indicated that GNR-ANGI-2 with laser exposure activated the caspase pathway of apoptosis, and GNR-ANGI-2 with sham exposure induced autophagy in C6 cells. The current study provides in-depth knowledge on the effective time point for maximum cellular uptake of GNR-ANGI-2 to achieve a better anti-glioma effect. Moreover, by exploring the molecular mechanism of cell death with GNR-ANGI-2-mediated photothermal therapy, we could modify the nanoshuttle with multimodal targets to achieve more efficient anti-glioma therapy in the future.
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Adewale OB, Cairncross L, Xakaza H, Wickens N, Anadozie SO, Davids H, Roux S. Short- and long-term effect of colorectal cancer targeting peptides conjugated to gold nanoparticles in rats' liver and colon after single exposure. Toxicol Res 2022; 38:259-273. [PMID: 35874503 PMCID: PMC9247135 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-021-00108-y] [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: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Peptides play important roles in the diagnosis, prognostic predictors, and treatment of various kinds of cancer. Peptides (p.C, p.L and p.14), derived from the phage display peptide libraries, specifically binds to colorectal cancer (CRC) cells in vitro. To allow tumor specificity and selectivity for in vivo diagnosis of CRC, biotinylated p.C, p.L and p.14 were conjugated to AuNPs (14 nm) via the biotin-streptavidin interaction. Male Wistar rats were intravenously injected with a single dose (100 µg/kg body weight) of AuNPs (citrate-AuNPs, PEG-AuNPs, p.C-PEG-, p.L-PEG- and p.14-PEG-AuNPs). Animals were monitored for behavioral changes, and sacrificed either 14 days or 84 days post-injection. Biochemical changes, oxidative stress, and histology of the liver and colon were assessed. No significant changes were noted in the rats injected with all the AuNPs, except p.L-PEG-AuNPs that caused significant toxicity (p < 0.05) 14 days post-exposure when compared to control group, as evidenced by increased relative liver weight, increased malondialdehyde levels and histological changes in the liver. These changes, however, returned to normalcy 84 days post-injection. It can be concluded, based on these findings, that p.L induced a transient toxicity in rats after a single intravenous injection, and can therefore be considered non-toxic long-term after a single exposure.
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- Olusola B. Adewale
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
- Present Address: Department of Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry Program, Afe Babalola University, P.M.B 5454, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
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- Department of Human Physiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
- Present Address: Department of Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry Program, Afe Babalola University, P.M.B 5454, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
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- Department of Human Physiology, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, 6031 South Africa
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Yang Y, Zheng X, Chen L, Gong X, Yang H, Duan X, Zhu Y. Multifunctional Gold Nanoparticles in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:2041-2067. [PMID: 35571258 PMCID: PMC9094645 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s355142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, behind only cardiovascular diseases, and is one of the most serious diseases threatening human health nowadays. Cancer patients’ lives are being extended by the use of contemporary medical technologies, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, these treatments are not always effective in extending cancer patients’ lives. Simultaneously, these approaches are often accompanied with a series of negative consequences, such as the occurrence of adverse effects and an increased risk of relapse. As a result, the development of a novel cancer-eradication strategy is still required. The emergence of nanomedicine as a promising technology brings a new avenue for the circumvention of limitations of conventional cancer therapies. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), in particular, have garnered extensive attention due to their many specific advantages, including customizable size and shape, multiple and useful physicochemical properties, and ease of functionalization. Based on these characteristics, many therapeutic and diagnostic applications of AuNPs have been exploited, particularly for malignant tumors, such as drug and nucleic acid delivery, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and X-ray-based computed tomography imaging. To leverage the potential of AuNPs, these applications demand a comprehensive and in-depth overview. As a result, we discussed current achievements in AuNPs in anticancer applications in a more methodical manner in this review. Also addressed in depth are the present status of clinical trials, as well as the difficulties that may be encountered when translating some basic findings into the clinic, in order to serve as a reference for future studies.
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- Yan Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu, 611130, People’s Republic of China
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- POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu, 611130, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yuxuan Zhu, Department of Pharmacy, Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Davoodi H, Sorinezami Z, Moghaddam MG, Khajeh M, Keshavarzi A, Ghanbari D. Smart Peptide/Au Nano-carriers for Drug Delivery Systems: Synthesis and Characterization, Interactions with Calf Thymus DNA, and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02229-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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S K, S R, S H. Gold nanoparticles: a novel paradigm for targeted drug delivery. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2025077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Kamalavarshini S
- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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Fu S, Li G, Zang W, Zhou X, Shi K, Zhai Y. Pure drug nano-assemblies: A facile carrier-free nanoplatform for efficient cancer therapy. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 12:92-106. [PMID: 35127374 PMCID: PMC8799886 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2021.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems (Nano-DDSs) have emerged as possible solution to the obstacles of anticancer drug delivery. However, the clinical outcomes and translation are restricted by several drawbacks, such as low drug loading, premature drug leakage and carrier-related toxicity. Recently, pure drug nano-assemblies (PDNAs), fabricated by the self-assembly or co-assembly of pure drug molecules, have attracted considerable attention. Their facile and reproducible preparation technique helps to remove the bottleneck of nanomedicines including quality control, scale-up production and clinical translation. Acting as both carriers and cargos, the carrier-free PDNAs have an ultra-high or even 100% drug loading. In addition, combination therapies based on PDNAs could possibly address the most intractable problems in cancer treatment, such as tumor metastasis and drug resistance. In the present review, the latest development of PDNAs for cancer treatment is overviewed. First, PDNAs are classified according to the composition of drug molecules, and the assembly mechanisms are discussed. Furthermore, the co-delivery of PDNAs for combination therapies is summarized, with special focus on the improvement of therapeutic outcomes. Finally, future prospects and challenges of PDNAs for efficient cancer therapy are spotlighted.
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Key Words
- ABC, accelerated blood clearance
- ACT, adoptive cell transfer
- ATO, atovaquone
- ATP, adenosine triphosphate
- BV, Biliverdin
- Ber, berberine
- CI, combination index
- CPT, camptothecin
- CTLs, cytotoxic T lymphocytes
- Cancer treatment
- Carrier-free
- Ce6, chlorine e6
- Combination therapy
- DBNP, DOX-Ber nano-assemblies
- DBNP@CM, DBNP were cloaked with 4T1 cell membranes
- DCs, dendritic cells
- DOX, doxorubicin
- DPDNAs, dual pure drug nano-assemblies
- EGFR, epithelial growth factor receptor
- EPI, epirubicin
- EPR, enhanced permeability and retention
- FRET, Forster Resonance Energy Transfer
- GEF, gefitinib
- HCPT, hydroxycamptothecin
- HMGB1, high-mobility group box 1
- IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration
- ICB, immunologic checkpoint blockade
- ICD, immunogenic cell death
- ICG, indocyanine green
- ITM, immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment
- MDS, molecular dynamics simulations
- MPDNAs, multiple pure drug nano-assemblies
- MRI, magnetic resonance imaging
- MTX, methotrexate
- NIR, near-infrared
- NPs, nanoparticles
- NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer
- Nano-DDSs, nanoparticulate drug delivery systems
- Nanomedicine
- Nanotechnology
- PAI, photoacoustic imaging
- PD-1, PD receptor 1
- PD-L1, PD receptor 1 ligand
- PDNAs, pure drug nano-assemblies
- PDT, photodynamic therapy
- PPa, pheophorbide A
- PTT, photothermal therapy
- PTX, paclitaxel
- Poly I:C, polyriboinosinic:polyribocytidylic acid
- Pure drug
- QSNAP, quantitative structure-nanoparticle assembly prediction
- RBC, red blood cell
- RNA, ribonucleic acid
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- SPDNAs, single pure drug nano-assemblies
- Self-assembly
- TA, tannic acid
- TEM, transmission electron microscopy
- TLR4, Toll-like receptor 4
- TME, tumor microenvironment
- TNBC, triple negative breast
- TTZ, trastuzumab
- Top I & II, topoisomerase I & II
- UA, ursolic acid
- YSV, tripeptide tyroservatide
- ZHO, Z-Histidine-Obzl
- dsRNA, double-stranded RNA
- α-PD-L1, anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody
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- Shuwen Fu
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Bio-system Pharmacology, Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medical Device, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medical Device, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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Statistical optimization of nanostructured gels for enhancement of vinpocetine transnasal and transdermal permeation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Noor F, Noor A, Ishaq AR, Farzeen I, Saleem MH, Ghaffar K, Aslam MF, Aslam S, Chen JT. Recent Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches for Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:2344-2365. [PMID: 33655849 DOI: 10.2174/1381612827666210303141416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A silent monster, breast cancer, is a challenging medical task for researchers. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women with respect to other cancers. A case of breast cancer is diagnosed among women every 19 seconds, and every 74 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer somewhere in the world. Several risk factors, such as genetic and environmental factors, favor breast cancer development. This review tends to provide deep insights regarding the genetics of breast cancer along with multiple diagnostic and therapeutic approaches as problem-solving negotiators to prevent the progression of breast cancer. This assembled data mainly aims to discuss omics-based approaches to provide enthralling diagnostic biomarkers and emerging novel therapies to combat breast cancer. This review article intends to pave a new path for the discovery of effective treatment options.
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- Fatima Noor
- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Environmental Microbial Technology Center of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Environmental Microbial Technology Center of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung 811, China
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Jara N, Milán NS, Rahman A, Mouheb L, Boffito DC, Jeffryes C, Dahoumane SA. Photochemical Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles-A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:4585. [PMID: 34361738 PMCID: PMC8348930 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanomaterials have supported important technological advances due to their unique properties and their applicability in various fields, such as biomedicine, catalysis, environment, energy, and electronics. This has triggered a tremendous increase in their demand. In turn, materials scientists have sought facile methods to produce nanomaterials of desired features, i.e., morphology, composition, colloidal stability, and surface chemistry, as these determine the targeted application. The advent of photoprocesses has enabled the easy, fast, scalable, and cost- and energy-effective production of metallic nanoparticles of controlled properties without the use of harmful reagents or sophisticated equipment. Herein, we overview the synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles via photochemical routes. We extensively discuss the effect of varying the experimental parameters, such as the pH, exposure time, and source of irradiation, the use or not of reductants and surfactants, reagents' nature and concentration, on the outcomes of these noble nanoparticles, namely, their size, shape, and colloidal stability. The hypothetical mechanisms that govern these green processes are discussed whenever available. Finally, we mention their applications and insights for future developments.
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- Nicole Jara
- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (N.J.); (N.S.M.)
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (N.J.); (N.S.M.)
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- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA; (A.R.); (C.J.)
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- Laboratoire de Recherche de Chimie Appliquée et de Génie Chimique, Hasnaoua I, Université Mouloud Mammeri B.P.17 RP, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada;
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- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA; (A.R.); (C.J.)
- Center for Advances in Water and Air Quality, The Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador; (N.J.); (N.S.M.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada;
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Raja RK, Nguyen-Tri P, Balasubramani G, Alagarsamy A, Hazir S, Ladhari S, Saidi A, Pugazhendhi A, Samy AA. SARS-CoV-2 and its new variants: a comprehensive review on nanotechnological application insights into potential approaches. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021; 13:65-93. [PMID: 34131555 PMCID: PMC8190993 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01900-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) spreads and develops quickly worldwide as a new global crisis which has left deep socio-economic damage and massive human mortality. This virus accounts for the ongoing outbreak and forces an urgent need to improve antiviral therapeutics and targeted diagnosing tools. Researchers have been working to find a new drug to combat the virus since the outbreak started in late 2019, but there are currently no successful drugs to control the SARS-CoV-2, which makes the situation riskier. Very recently, new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is identified in many countries which make the situation very critical. No successful treatment has yet been shown although enormous international commitment to combat this pandemic and the start of different clinical trials. Nanomedicine has outstanding potential to solve several specific health issues, like viruses, which are regarded a significant medical issue. In this review, we presented an up-to-date drug design strategy against SARS-CoV-2, including the development of novel drugs and repurposed product potentials were useful, and successful drugs discovery is a constant requirement. The use of nanomaterials in treatment against SARS-CoV-2 and their use as carriers for the transport of the most frequently used antiviral therapeutics are discussed systematically here. We also addressed the possibilities of practical applications of nanoparticles to give the status of COVID-19 antiviral systems.
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, University du Québec àTrois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres, Canada
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- Aquatic Animal Health and Environmental Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, 600028 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003 India
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, University du Québec àTrois-Rivieres, Trois-Rivieres, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montréal, QC H3A 3C2 Canada
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- Innovative Green Product Synthesis and Renewable Environment Development Research Group, Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Lunardi CN, Gomes AJ, Rocha FS, De Tommaso J, Patience GS. Experimental methods in chemical engineering: Zeta potential. CAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cjce.23914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Claure N. Lunardi
- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology University of Brasília Brasília Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology University of Brasília Brasília Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology University of Brasília Brasília Brazil
- Chemical Engineering Polytechnique Montréal Montréal Québec Canada
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Liquid-like polymer-based self-cleaning coating for effective prevention of liquid foods contaminations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 589:327-335. [PMID: 33476889 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Liquid food containers commonly suffer from inevitable contamination and even biofilm formation due to the adhesion of food residuals or saliva, which requires detergents to clean. Although previously reported superhydrophobic and omniphobic coatings can resist the adhesion of liquids, the requirements of specific nanostructures or infused lubricants limit their applications in food containers. Here, by grafting smooth glass containers with "liquid like" polydimethylsiloxane brushes, we developed a unique approach for preparing a slippery coating that could exhibit highly robust repellency to various liquid foods. The coating was highly transparent and did not induce a significant alteration of the smooth surface. The "liquid like" coating could effectively prevent the adhesion of various liquid foods and inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms, without the use of detergents for cleaning. Moreover, this coating could resist mechanical damage from friction, and displayed high biocompatibility with biological cells. The slipperiness, smoothness, robustness and biocompatibility of the "liquid like" coating was highly beneficial to practical applications as self-cleaning glass container, which has been challenging to achieve by conventional superhydrophobic or omniphobic coatings. Our study introduced a versatile strategy to functionalize biocompatible surfaces for food containers which reduced the contamination of residues and the use of detergents, and may be beneficial to human and environmental health.
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Zafar M, Ijaz M, Iqbal T. Efficient Au nanostructures for NIR-responsive controlled drug delivery systems. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-020-01465-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Yang B, Dong Y, Wang F, Zhang Y. Nanoformulations to Enhance the Bioavailability and Physiological Functions of Polyphenols. Molecules 2020; 25:E4613. [PMID: 33050462 PMCID: PMC7587200 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Polyphenols are micronutrients that are widely present in human daily diets. Numerous studies have demonstrated their potential as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, and for cancer prevention, heart protection and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. However, due to their vulnerability to environmental conditions and low bioavailability, their application in the food and medical fields is greatly limited. Nanoformulations, as excellent drug delivery systems, can overcome these limitations and maximize the pharmacological effects of polyphenols. In this review, we summarize the biological activities of polyphenols, together with systems for their delivery, including phospholipid complexes, lipid-based nanoparticles, protein-based nanoparticles, niosomes, polymers, micelles, emulsions and metal nanoparticles. The application of polyphenol nanoparticles in food and medicine is also discussed. Although loading into nanoparticles solves the main limitation to application of polyphenolic compounds, there are some concerns about their toxicological safety after entry into the human body. It is therefore necessary to conduct toxicity studies and residue analysis on the carrier.
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (B.Y.); (Y.D.); (F.W.)
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Elsayed I, El-Dahmy RM, El-Emam SZ, Elshafeey AH, El Gawad NAA, El-Gazayerly ON. Response surface optimization of biocompatible elastic nanovesicles loaded with rosuvastatin calcium: enhanced bioavailability and anticancer efficacy. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 10:1459-1475. [PMID: 32394333 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-020-00761-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Statins are mainly used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, but recently, their anticancer role was extremely investigated. The goal of this study was to statistically optimize novel elastic nanovesicles containing rosuvastatin calcium to improve its transdermal permeability, bioavailability, and anticancer effect. The elastic nanovesicles were composed of Tween® 80, cetyl alcohol, and clove oil. The nanodispersions were investigated for their entrapment efficiency, particle size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, and elasticity. The optimized elastic nanovesicular dispersion is composed of 20% cetyl alcohol, 53.47% Tween 80, and 26.53% clove oil. Carboxy methylcellulose was utilized to convert the optimized elastic nanovesicular dispersion into elastic nanovesicular gels. Both the optimized dispersion and the optimized gel (containing 2% w/v carboxymethylcellulose) were subjected to in vitro release study, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, histopathological evaluation, and ex vivo permeation. The cell viability assay of the optimized gel on MCF-7 and Hela cell lines showed significant antiproliferative and potent cytotoxic effects when compared to the drug gel. Moreover, the optimized gel accomplished a significant increase in rosuvastatin bioavailability upon comparison with the drug gel. The optimized gel could be considered as a promising nanocarrier for statins transdermal delivery to increase their systemic bioavailability and anticancer effect. Graphical abstract.
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Said DA, Ali AM, Khayyat MM, Boustimi M, Loulou M, Seoudi R. A study of the influence of plasmonic resonance of gold nanoparticle doped PEDOT: PSS on the performance of organic solar cells based on CuPc/C6 0. Heliyon 2019; 5:e02675. [PMID: 31840116 PMCID: PMC6893062 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This work studied the role of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with different spherical sizes mixed with poly (3, 4-ethylene dioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) as a hole transfer layer to enhance the efficiency (ITO/PEDOT:PSS (AuNPs)/CuPc/C60/Al) organic photovoltaic cell (OPV). AuNPs were synthesized using the thermochemical method and the results of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) images showed that the gold nanoparticles mostly dominated by spherical shapes and sizes were calculated in the range (12–23 nm). Measurements of UV-VIS spectra for AuNPs have shown that the surface plasmon resonance shifted to a higher wavelength with decreasing the particle size. Surface morphology and absorption spectra of OPV cells were studied using atomic force microscope and UV-VIS spectrometer techniques. The efficiency of the OPV cell was calculated without and with AuNPs. Efficiency was increased from 0.78% to 1.02% due to the embedded of AuNPs with (12 nm) in PEDOT/PSS. The increase in the light absorption in CuPc is due to the good transparent conducting of PEDOT:PSS and the increase in the electric field around AuNPs embedded in PEDOT:PSS and inbuilt electric field at the interfacial between CuPc and C60 is due to the surface plasmon resonance of AuNPs. The increase in these two factors increase the exciton generation in CuPc, dissociation at the interfacial layer, and charge carrier transfer which increases the collection of electrons and holes at cathode and anode.
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- D A Said
- Physics Department, Faculty of Women for Art, Sciences and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh 11442, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.,Spectroscopy Department, Physics Division, NRC, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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Lopes TS, Alves GG, Pereira MR, Granjeiro JM, Leite PEC. Advances and potential application of gold nanoparticles in nanomedicine. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:16370-16378. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Talíria Silva Lopes
- Graduate Program in Sciences and Biotechnology, Fluminense Federal University – UFF Niteroi RJ Brazil
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Department Biology Institute, Fluminense Federal University – UFF Niteroi RJ Brazil
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- Dental School – Fluminense Federal University – UFF Niteroi RJ Brazil
- Laboratory of Bioengineering and in Vitro Toxicology Directory of Metrology Applied to Life Sciences – Dimav, National Institute of Metrology Quality and Technology – INMETRO Duque de Caxias RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioengineering and in Vitro Toxicology Directory of Metrology Applied to Life Sciences – Dimav, National Institute of Metrology Quality and Technology – INMETRO Duque de Caxias RJ Brazil
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Mirhadi E, Nassirli H, Malaekeh-Nikouei B. An updated review on therapeutic effects of nanoparticle-based formulations of saffron components (safranal, crocin, and crocetin). JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-019-00435-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Qadir A, Gao Y, Suryaji P, Tian Y, Lin X, Dang K, Jiang S, Li Y, Miao Z, Qian A. Non-Viral Delivery System and Targeted Bone Disease Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20030565. [PMID: 30699924 PMCID: PMC6386958 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20030565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Skeletal systems provide support, movement, and protection to the human body. It can be affected by several life suffering bone disorders such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and bone cancers. It is not an easy job to treat bone disorders because of avascular cartilage regions. Treatment with non-specific drug delivery must utilize high doses of systemic administration, which may result in toxicities in non-skeletal tissues and low therapeutic efficacy. Therefore, in order to overcome such limitations, developments in targeted delivery systems are urgently needed. Although the idea of a general targeted delivery system using bone targeting moieties like bisphosphonates, tetracycline, and calcium phosphates emerged a few decades ago, identification of carrier systems like viral and non-viral vectors is a recent approach. Viral vectors have high transfection efficiency but are limited by inducing immunogenicity and oncogenicity. Although non-viral vectors possess low transfection efficiency they are comparatively safe. A number of non-viral vectors including cationic lipids, cationic polymers, and cationic peptides have been developed and used for targeted delivery of DNA, RNA, and drugs to bone tissues or cells with successful consequences. Here we mainly discuss such various non-viral delivery systems with respect to their mechanisms and applications in the specific targeting of bone tissues or cells. Moreover, we discuss possible therapeutic agents that can be delivered against various bone related disorders.
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- Abdul Qadir
- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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- Lab for Bone Metabolism, Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- Research Center for Special Medicine and Health Systems Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
- NPU-UAB Joint Laboratory for Bone Metabolism, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi, China.
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Tao C. Antimicrobial activity and toxicity of gold nanoparticles: research progress, challenges and prospects. Lett Appl Microbiol 2018; 67:537-543. [PMID: 30269338 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gold nanoparticles are emerging materials that exhibit characteristics distinct from those of traditional materials and that have promising potential for application in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology and medicine. During the past decades, numerous studies on the antimicrobial activity and toxicity of gold nanoparticles have been published. With respect to antimicrobial activity, gold nanoparticles conjugated with small molecules, such as antibiotics, drugs, vaccines and antibodies, are more efficient than individual nanoparticles and molecules. Regarding the toxicity effects, results are often unclear and conflicting because of the lack of a standard experimental method; various studies have used different approaches, administration routes and doses, and similar experiments may lead to different conclusions. To provide a systematic overview of and insight in the current knowledge for researchers committed to this filed, we discuss the recent research advances related to the antimicrobial activity and toxicity of gold nanoparticles, both in vitro and in vivo, and identify major issues that require further study. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This paper discusses the recent research progress on antimicrobial activity and toxicity of gold nanoparticles and provides general insights into the field for researchers committed to this field.
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- C Tao
- Center for Disease Prevention and Control of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Fadel M, Kassab K, Abd El Fadeel DA, Nasr M, El Ghoubary NM. Comparative enhancement of curcumin cytotoxic photodynamic activity by nanoliposomes and gold nanoparticles with pharmacological appraisal in HepG2 cancer cells and Erlich solid tumor model. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2018; 44:1809-1816. [DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2018.1496451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Maha Fadel
- Pharmaceutical Technology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Photobiology and Cell Photosensitization Lab, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mutah University, Jordan
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Fakayode OJ, Tsolekile N, Songca SP, Oluwafemi OS. Applications of functionalized nanomaterials in photodynamic therapy. Biophys Rev 2018; 10:49-67. [PMID: 29294258 PMCID: PMC5803176 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-017-0383-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Specially designed functionalized nanomaterials such as superparamagnetic iron oxide, gold, quantum dots and up- and down-conversion lanthanide series nanoparticles have consistently and completely revolutionized the biomedical environment over the past few years due to their specially inferring properties, such as specific drug delivery, plasmonic effect, optical and imaging properties, therapeutic thermal energy productionand excellent irresistible cellular penetration. These properties have been used to improve many existing disease treatment modalities and have led to the development of better therapeutic approaches for the advancement of the treatment of critical human diseases, such as cancers and related malaise. In photodynamic therapy, for example, where the delivery of therapeutic agents should ideally avoid toxicity on nearby healthy cells, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have been shown to be capable of making photodynamic therapy (PDT) prodrugs and their associative targeting moieties tumor-specific via their unique response to an external magnetic fields. In this review, the nanomaterials commonly employed for the enhancement of photodynamic therapy are discussed. The review further describes the various methods of synthesis and characterization of these nanomaterials and highlights challenges for improving the efficacy of PDT in the future.
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- Olayemi J Fakayode
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
- Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
- Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Zululand, PB X1001, Kwadlangezwa, 3886, South Africa
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa.
- Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Shagan A, Croitoru-Sadger T, Corem-Salkmon E, Mizrahi B. Near-Infrared Light Induced Phase Transition of Biodegradable Composites for On-Demand Healing and Drug Release. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:4131-4139. [PMID: 29280624 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b17481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Light responsive materials play an important role in many biomedical applications. Despite the great potential, commonly available systems are limited by their toxicity and lack of biodegradability. Here, an efficient light triggered system from safe, biodegradable star-poly(ethylene glycol) (star-PEG) and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) with varying melting points controlled by the length of the CL segments is described. When incorporated with gold nanoshells (GNS) and exposed to near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, matrices temporarily disengage, thus allowing efficient on-demand healing and drug release. The responsiveness of this system to light, with its tailorable physical and healing properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and the capability to incorporate drugs and on-demand drug release are all desirable traits for numerous clinical applications.
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- Alona Shagan
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion , Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion , Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion , Haifa 32000, Israel
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De Matteis V, Rinaldi R. Toxicity Assessment in the Nanoparticle Era. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1048:1-19. [PMID: 29453529 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72041-8_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The wide use of engineered nanomaterials in many fields, ranging from biomedical, agriculture, environment, cosmetic, urged the scientific community to understand the processes behind their potential toxicity, in order to develop new strategies for human safety. As a matter of fact, there is a big discrepancy between the increased classes of nanoparticles and the consequent applications versus their toxicity assessment. Nanotoxicology is defined as the science that studies the effects of engineered nanodevices and nanostructures in living organisms. This chapter analyzes the physico-chemical properties of the most used nanoparticles, the way they enter the living organism and their cytoxicity mechanisms at cellular exposure level. Moreover, the current state of nanoparticles risk assessment is reported and analyzed.
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- Valeria De Matteis
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "Ennio De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica "Ennio De Giorgi", Università del Salento, Lecce, Italy
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Li Z, Yang Y, Yao J, Shao Z, Chen X. A facile fabrication of silk/MoS2 hybrids for Photothermal therapy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Alves LM, Rodovalho VR, Castro AC, Freitas MA, Mota CM, Mineo TW, Mineo JR, Madurro JM, Brito-Madurro AG. Development of direct assays for Toxoplasma gondii and its use in genomic DNA sample. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2017; 145:838-844. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Kong FY, Zhang JW, Li RF, Wang ZX, Wang WJ, Wang W. Unique Roles of Gold Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery, Targeting and Imaging Applications. Molecules 2017; 22:E1445. [PMID: 28858253 PMCID: PMC6151763 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22091445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 330] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has become more and more potentially used in diagnosis or treatment of diseases. Advances in nanotechnology have led to new and improved nanomaterials in biomedical applications. Common nanomaterials applicable in biomedical applications include liposomes, polymeric micelles, graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, ferroferric oxide nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), and so on. Among them, Au NPs have been considered as the most interesting nanomaterial because of its unique optical, electronic, sensing and biochemical properties. Au NPs have been potentially applied for medical imaging, drug delivery, and tumor therapy in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. This review focuses on some recent advances in the use of Au NPs as drug carriers for the intracellular delivery of therapeutics and as molecular nanoprobes for the detection and monitoring of target molecules.
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- Fen-Ying Kong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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Zhang H, Liu S, Yang X, Chen N, Pang F, Chen Z, Wang T, Zhou J, Ren F, Xu X, Li T. LED Phototherapy with Gelatin Sponge Promotes Wound Healing in Mice. Photochem Photobiol 2017; 94:179-185. [PMID: 28763104 DOI: 10.1111/php.12816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tiny but highly efficient, a light-emitting diode (LED) can power a therapy device, such as a phototherapy device, and, at the same time, decrease the device's size requirements. In this study, a LED phototherapy device was designed to investigate the possible impact on wound healing using a mouse model and a cell line exposed to red and blue light. To enhance wound phototherapy, a gelatin sponge was fabricated. Results showed that the red and blue lights promoted cell growth and wound healing, while the blue light with a gelatin sponge protected the wound from infection in the early stages of wound healing. The LED phototherapy device combined with the gelatin sponge, therefore, has potential significance in clinical application for wound healing.
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- Heng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Specialty Fiber Optics and Optical Access Networks, School of Communication and Information Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Imaging Technology, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
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Mohammad F, Al-Lohedan HA. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone targeted superparamagnetic gold nanoshells for a combination therapy of hyperthermia and controlled drug delivery. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 76:692-700. [PMID: 28482580 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this, we developed superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) to be appropriate for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cells by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetically controlled hyperthermia/drug delivery (respectively). For the preparation of composite, we started with SPIONs, followed by its coating with gold to form SPIONs@Au, which further conjugated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) protein by making use of the cysteamine (Cyst) space linker and finally loaded with 5-Fluororacil (5-Fu) anticancer drug to form SPIONs@Au-Cyst-LHRH_5-Fu composite. Thus formed composite was thoroughly characterized by making use of the instrumental analysis such as HRTEM, EDAX, DLS, TGA, XPS, UV-vis, FTIR, HPLC and SQUID magnetics. We found from the analysis that the particles are spherical in shape, monodispersed with a size distribution of around 6.9nm in powdered dry form, while in solution phase it is 8.7nm. The UV-vis, FTIR, and HPLC studies confirmed for the loading of the 5-Fu drug onto the surface of SPIONs core and the maximum amount of drug that got adsorbed to be about 42%. The SQUID magnetic studies provided the information for the superparamagnetic behavior of the drug loaded SPIONs and the saturation magnetization (Ms) values observed to be about 11emu/g and the blocking temperature (TB) of 348K. On testing the particles to see the effects of magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) due to some changes in the solvent medium and oscillating frequency, the material seems to be highly active in aqueous medium and the activity gets increased with respect to the applied frequency of oscillation (430Hz>230Hz>44Hz). From the heat release studies, the calculated specific power loss (SPL) values for the SPIONs@Au-Cyst-LHRH_5-Fu composite are at the highest of 1068W/g in water (430Hz) vs the least of 68W/g in toluene (44Hz). Further, the drug release studies tested under the influence of magnetic field provided the information that the composite released its entire loaded drug following an exposure to the magnetic field (430Hz over 4h time), while only 53% (over 5h) for the controlled measurements of no magnetic field, thereby supporting to have the magnetic field so as to observe the externally controlled drug release effects. Finally, the results of the study provide the information that the SPIONs@Au-Cyst-LHRH_5-Fu composite can be potential for theranostic applications of cancer through the phenomenon of applying for MRI, magnetically controlled hyperthermia and drug delivery externally.
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- Faruq Mohammad
- Surfactant Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Surfactant Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Chen Y, Wu Y, Gao J, Zhang Z, Wang L, Chen X, Mi J, Yao Y, Guan D, Chen B, Dai J. Transdermal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Delivery with Surface Engineered Gold Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:5173-5180. [PMID: 28112909 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b15914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Skin injuries caused by burns or radiation remain a serious concern in terms of clinical therapy. Because of the damage to the epidermis or dermis, angiogenesis is needed to repair the skin. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most effective factors for promoting angiogenesis and preventing injury progression, but the delivery of VEGF to lesion sites is limited by the skin barrier. Recently, gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-mediated drug delivery into or through the epidermis and dermis has attracted much attention. However, the efficacy of the AuNP-mediated transdermal drug delivery remains unknown. In this study, gold nanoparticles were conjugated with VEGF and generated a surface by carrying negative charges, showing an ideal transdermal delivery efficacy for VEGF in wound repair. Our findings may provide new avenues for the treatment of cutaneous injuries.
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- Ying Chen
- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100101, China
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- Institute of Combined Injury, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Third Military Medical University , Chongqing 400038, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100101, China
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Barahuie F, Saifullah B, Dorniani D, Fakurazi S, Karthivashan G, Hussein MZ, Elfghi FM. Graphene oxide as a nanocarrier for controlled release and targeted delivery of an anticancer active agent, chlorogenic acid. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 74:177-185. [PMID: 28254283 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.11.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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We have synthesized graphene oxide using improved Hummer's method in order to explore the potential use of the resulting graphene oxide as a nanocarrier for an active anticancer agent, chlorogenic acid (CA). The synthesized graphene oxide and chlorogenic acid-graphene oxide nanocomposite (CAGO) were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetry and differential thermogravimetry analysis, Raman spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), UV-vis spectroscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) techniques. The successful conjugation of chlorogenic acid onto graphene oxide through hydrogen bonding and π-π interaction was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy, FTIR analysis and X-ray diffraction patterns. The loading of CA in the nanohybrid was estimated to be around 13.1% by UV-vis spectroscopy. The release profiles showed favourable, sustained and pH-dependent release of CA from CAGO nanocomposite and conformed well to the pseudo-second order kinetic model. Furthermore, the designed anticancer nanohybrid was thermally more stable than its counterpart. The in vitro cytotoxicity results revealed insignificant toxicity effect towards normal cell line, with a viability of >80% even at higher concentration of 50μg/mL. Contrarily, CAGO nanocomposite revealed enhanced toxic effect towards evaluated cancer cell lines (HepG2 human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line, A549 human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line, and HeLa human cervical cancer cell line) compared to its free form.
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- Farahnaz Barahuie
- Materials Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Materials Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Chemistry Department, University of Sheffield, Dainton Building, Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HF, UK
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- Laboratory of Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering, The College of Engineering & Architecture, Initial Campus, Birkat Al Mouz Nizwa, Oman
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Wang W, Lockwood K, Boyd LM, Davidson MD, Movafaghi S, Vahabi H, Khetani SR, Kota AK. Superhydrophobic Coatings with Edible Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:18664-18668. [PMID: 27403590 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b06958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We used FDA-approved, edible materials to fabricate superhydrophobic coatings in a simple, low cost, scalable, single step process. Our coatings display high contact angles and low roll off angles for a variety of liquid products consumed daily and facilitate easy removal of liquids from food containers with virtually no residue. Even at high concentrations, our coatings are nontoxic, as shown using toxicity tests.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago , Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago , Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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