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Pereira PA, Serra MES, Serra AC, Coelho JFJ. Application of vinyl polymer-based materials as nucleic acids carriers in cancer therapy. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1820. [PMID: 35637638 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nucleic acid-based therapies have changed the paradigm of cancer treatment, where conventional treatment modalities still have several limitations in terms of efficacy and severe side effects. However, these biomolecules have a short half-life in vivo, requiring multiple administrations, resulting in severe suffering, discomfort, and poor patient compliance. In the early days of (nano)biotechnology, these problems caused concern in the medical community, but recently it has been recognized that these challenges can be overcome by developing innovative formulations. This review focuses on the use of vinyl polymer-based materials for the protection and delivery of nucleic acids in cancer. First, an overview of the properties of nucleic acids and their versatility as drugs is provided. Then, key information on the achievements to date, the most effective delivery methods, and the evaluation of functionalization approaches (stimulatory strategies) are critically discussed to highlight the importance of vinyl polymers in the new cancer treatment approaches. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease Biology-Inspired Nanomaterials > Nucleic Acid-Based Structures.
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- Patrícia Alexandra Pereira
- Department of Chemical Engineering, CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, Coimbra, Portugal
- IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, Coimbra, Portugal
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This review summarizes pH-responsive monomers, polymers and their derivative nano- and micro-structures including micelles, cross-linked micelles, microgels and hydrogels.
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- G. Kocak
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- Eskisehir
- Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- Eskisehir
- Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- Eskisehir
- Turkey
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Vives CM, Pastoriza A. Poly(N-vinyl imidazole) hydrogels polymerized in molds of different materials. Eur Polym J 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chen JK, Chang CJ. Fabrications and Applications of Stimulus-Responsive Polymer Films and Patterns on Surfaces: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2014; 7:805-875. [PMID: 28788489 PMCID: PMC5453090 DOI: 10.3390/ma7020805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Revised: 01/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In the past two decades, we have witnessed significant progress in developing high performance stimuli-responsive polymeric materials. This review focuses on recent developments in the preparation and application of patterned stimuli-responsive polymers, including thermoresponsive layers, pH/ionic-responsive hydrogels, photo-responsive film, magnetically-responsive composites, electroactive composites, and solvent-responsive composites. Many important new applications for stimuli-responsive polymers lie in the field of nano- and micro-fabrication, where stimuli-responsive polymers are being established as important manipulation tools. Some techniques have been developed to selectively position organic molecules and then to obtain well-defined patterned substrates at the micrometer or submicrometer scale. Methods for patterning of stimuli-responsive hydrogels, including photolithography, electron beam lithography, scanning probe writing, and printing techniques (microcontact printing, ink-jet printing) were surveyed. We also surveyed the applications of nanostructured stimuli-responsive hydrogels, such as biotechnology (biological interfaces and purification of biomacromoles), switchable wettability, sensors (optical sensors, biosensors, chemical sensors), and actuators.
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- Jem-Kun Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 43, Section 4, Keelung Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, 100 Wenhwa Road, Seatwen, Taichung 40724, Taiwan.
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Khaligh NG, Mihankhah T. Aldol condensations of a variety of different aldehydes and ketones under ultrasonic irradiation using poly(N-vinylimidazole) as a new heterogeneous base catalyst under solvent-free conditions in a liquid-solid system. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(12)60658-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yang S, Pelton R, Abarca C, Dai Z, Montgomery M, Xu M, Bos JA. Towards nanoparticle flotation collectors for pentlandite separation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chan A, Orme RP, Fricker RA, Roach P. Remote and local control of stimuli responsive materials for therapeutic applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2013; 65:497-514. [PMID: 22820529 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2012.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2012] [Revised: 06/28/2012] [Accepted: 07/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Materials offering the ability to change their characteristics in response to presented stimuli have demonstrated application in the biomedical arena, allowing control over drug delivery, protein adsorption and cell attachment to materials. Many of these smart systems are reversible, giving rise to finer control over material properties and biological interaction, useful for various therapeutic treatment strategies. Many smart materials intended for biological interaction are based around pH or thermo-responsive materials, although the use of magnetic materials, particularly in neural regeneration, has increased over the past decade. This review draws together a background of literature describing the design principles and mechanisms of smart materials. Discussion centres on recent literature regarding pH-, thermo-, magnetic and dual responsive materials, and their current applications for the treatment of neural tissue.
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Ghaffari Khaligh N. Poly(N-vinylimidazole) as an efficient catalyst for acetylation of alcohols, phenols, thiols and amines under solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ra21295a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Khaligh NG. Poly(N-vinylimidazole) as a halogen-free and efficient catalyst for N-Boc protection of amines under solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv 2012. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ra20905e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pacios IE, Pierola IF. Importance of Postgel Reactions in Determining the Polymer Network Structure and Properties. Poly(N-vinylimidazole) Hydrogels. Macromolecules 2006. [DOI: 10.1021/ma0527552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Isabel E. Pacios
- Departamento de Ciencias y Técnicas Fisicoquímicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad a Distancia (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias y Técnicas Fisicoquímicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad a Distancia (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Tonge SR, Tighe BJ. Responsive hydrophobically associating polymers: a review of structure and properties. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2001; 53:109-22. [PMID: 11733120 DOI: 10.1016/s0169-409x(01)00223-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Responsive hydrophobically associating polymers can in many ways be considered to be analogous to proteins in their ability to form compact molecules with a defined secondary structure, and hence, functionality. These molecules are characterized by the presence of alternating charged and hydrophobic groups. The balance between charge repulsion and hydrophobic interactions is sensitive to environmental pH and therefore changes in pH produce controllable conformational changes. The change from a charged extended chain to a collapsed uncharged coil structure is sometimes referred to as hypercoiling behaviour and enables the polymer to act as a simple switch between an 'on' and 'off' state. The purpose of this review is to illustrate the structure and behaviour of polymers that exhibit hypercoiling behaviour and to highlight their potential pharmaceutical applications, which in terms of drug delivery is likely to be related to their surface behaviour and solubilizing activity.
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- S R Tonge
- Biomaterials Research Unit, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK.
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Gutman L, Shakhnovich E. Disordered heteropolymers with cross-links – phase diagram and conformational transitions. Chem Phys Lett 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0009-2614(99)00064-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gutman L, Chakraborty AK. Exotic transitions of random heteropolymers interacting with solid surfaces. J Chem Phys 1996. [DOI: 10.1063/1.472565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ishizone T, Oka N, Hirao A, Nakahama S. Anionic Polymerizations of 2-Vinylbenzoxazole and 2-Isopropenylbenzoxazole. Macromolecules 1996. [DOI: 10.1021/ma951137q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Takashi Ishizone
- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ohokayama, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 152, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ohokayama, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 152, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ohokayama, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 152, Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ohokayama, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 152, Japan
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Gutman L, Chakraborty AK. A field theory of random heteropolymers near solid surfaces: Analysis of interfacial organization and adsorption–desorption phase diagram. J Chem Phys 1995. [DOI: 10.1063/1.469860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Multitechnique surface analysis of poly(N-vinylpyridine-co-styrene) and poly(N-vinylimidazole-co-styrene) random copolymers. POLYMER 1992. [DOI: 10.1016/0032-3861(92)90265-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Leech D, Forster RJ, Smyth MR, Vos JG. Effect of composition of polymer backbone on spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of ruthenium(II) bis(2,2′-bipyridyl)containing 4-vinylpyridine/styrene copolymers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1991. [DOI: 10.1039/jm9910100629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ten Brinke G, Grooten R. Enthalpy relaxations in polymer blends and block copolymers: Influence of domain size. Colloid Polym Sci 1989. [DOI: 10.1007/bf01410160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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