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Le T, Hsin R, Vo D, Tzeng Y, Le, T, Hsiao W. Nanoscale Thermometry with Fluorescent Nanodiamonds. NANODIAMONDS IN ANALYTICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2023:156-170. [DOI: 10.1002/9781394202164.ch9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Jing X, Zhang Y, Li M, Zuo X, Fan C, Zheng J. Surface engineering of colloidal nanoparticles. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1185-1209. [PMID: 36748345 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01512a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Synthesis of engineered colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) with delicate surface characteristics leads to well-defined physicochemical properties and contributes to multifunctional applications. Surface engineering of colloidal NPs can improve their stability in diverse solvents by inhibiting the interparticle attractive forces, thus providing a prerequisite for further particle manipulation, fabrication of the following materials and biological applications. During the last decades, surface engineering methods for colloidal NPs have been well-developed by numerous researchers. However, accurate control of surface properties is still an important topic. The emerging DNA/protein nanotechnology offers additional possibility of surface modification of NPs and programmable particle self-assembly. Here, we first briefly review the recent progress in surface engineering of colloidal NPs, focusing on the improved stability by grafting suitable small molecules, polymers or biological macromolecules. We then present the practical strategies for nucleic acid surface encoding of NPs and subsequent programmable assembly. Various exciting applications of these unique materials are summarized with a specific focus on the cellular uptake, bio-toxicity, imaging and diagnosis of colloidal NPs in vivo. With the growing interest in colloidal NPs in nano-biological research, we expect that this review can play an instructive role in engineering the surface properties for desired applications.
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- Xinxin Jing
- Department of Urology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Goel M, Mackeyev Y, Krishnan S. Radiolabeled nanomaterial for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics: principles and concepts. Cancer Nanotechnol 2023; 14:15. [PMID: 36865684 PMCID: PMC9968708 DOI: 10.1186/s12645-023-00165-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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In the last three decades, radiopharmaceuticals have proven their effectiveness for cancer diagnosis and therapy. In parallel, the advances in nanotechnology have fueled a plethora of applications in biology and medicine. A convergence of these disciplines has emerged more recently with the advent of nanotechnology-aided radiopharmaceuticals. Capitalizing on the unique physical and functional properties of nanoparticles, radiolabeled nanomaterials or nano-radiopharmaceuticals have the potential to enhance imaging and therapy of human diseases. This article provides an overview of various radionuclides used in diagnostic, therapeutic, and theranostic applications, radionuclide production through different techniques, conventional radionuclide delivery systems, and advancements in the delivery systems for nanomaterials. The review also provides insights into fundamental concepts necessary to improve currently available radionuclide agents and formulate new nano-radiopharmaceuticals.
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- Muskan Goel
- Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana 122413 India
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030 USA
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- Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030 USA
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Recent Trends and Developments in Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Cancer Theranostics. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248659. [PMID: 36557793 PMCID: PMC9780934 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Conventional anticancer treatments, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, have significantly improved cancer therapy. Nevertheless, the existing traditional anticancer treatments have been reported to cause serious side effects and resistance to cancer and even to severely affect the quality of life of cancer survivors, which indicates the utmost urgency to develop effective and safe anticancer treatments. As the primary focus of cancer nanotheranostics, nanomaterials with unique surface chemistry and shape have been investigated for integrating cancer diagnostics with treatment techniques, including guiding a prompt diagnosis, precise imaging, treatment with an effective dose, and real-time supervision of therapeutic efficacy. Several theranostic nanosystems have been explored for cancer diagnosis and treatment in the past decade. However, metal-based nanotheranostics continue to be the most common types of nonentities. Consequently, the present review covers the physical characteristics of effective metallic, functionalized, and hybrid nanotheranostic systems. The scope of coverage also includes the clinical advantages and limitations of cancer nanotheranostics. In light of these viewpoints, future research directions exploring the robustness and clinical viability of cancer nanotheranostics through various strategies to enhance the biocompatibility of theranostic nanoparticles are summarised.
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Wang D, Qian L, Zhang F, Mallires K, Tipparaju VV, Yu J, Forzani E, Jia C, Yang Q, Tao N, Xian X. Multiplexed Chemical Sensing CMOS Imager. ACS Sens 2022; 7:3335-3342. [PMID: 36269087 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A miniaturized and multiplexed chemical sensing technology is urgently needed to empower mobile devices and robots for various new applications such as mobile health and Internet of Things. Here, we show that a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) imager can be turned into a multiplexed colorimetric sensing chip by coating micron-scale sensing spots on the CMOS imager surface. Each sensing spot contains nanocomposites of colorimetric sensing probes and silica nanoparticles that enhance sensing signals by several orders of magnitude. The sensitivity is spot-size-invariant, and high-performance gas sensing can be achieved on sensing spots as small as ∼10 μm. This great scalability combined with millions of pixels of a CMOS imager offers a promising platform for highly integrated chemical sensors. To prove its compatibility with mobile electronics, we have built a smartphone accessory based on this chemical CMOS sensor and demonstrated that personal health management can be achieved through the detection of gaseous biomarkers and pollutants. We anticipate that this new platform will pave the way for the widespread application of chemical sensing in mobile electronics and wearable devices.
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- Di Wang
- Intelligent Perception Research Institute, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou 311100, China.,Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Intelligent Perception Research Institute, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou 311100, China
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States.,Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States.,Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota 57007, United States
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Intelligent Perception Research Institute, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou 311100, China.,State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Joint International Research Laboratory of Photonics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States
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- Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, United States.,Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota 57007, United States
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Nicosia A, La Perna G, Cucci LM, Satriano C, Mineo P. A Multifunctional Conjugated Polymer Developed as an Efficient System for Differentiation of SH-SY5Y Tumour Cells. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204329. [PMID: 36297904 PMCID: PMC9609355 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Polymer-based systems have been demonstrated in novel therapeutic and diagnostic (theranostic) treatments for cancer and other diseases. Polymers provide a useful scaffold to develop multifunctional nanosystems that combine various beneficial properties such as drug delivery, bioavailability, and photosensitivity. For example, to provide passive tumour targeting of small drug molecules, polymers have been used to modify and functionalise the surface of water-insoluble drugs. This approach also allows the reduction of adverse side effects, such as retinoids. However, multifunctional polymer conjugates containing several moieties with distinct features have not been investigated in depth. This report describes the development of a one-pot approach to produce a novel multifunctional polymer conjugate. As a proof of concept, we synthesised polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) covalently conjugated with rhodamine B (a tracking agent), folic acid (a targeting agent), and all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA, a drug). The obtained polymer (PVA@RhodFR) was characterised by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, gel permeation chromatography, thermal analysis, dynamic light-scattering, NMR, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Finally, to evaluate the efficiency of the multifunctional polymer conjugate, cellular differentiation treatments were performed on the neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line. In comparison with standard ATRA-based conditions used to promote cell differentiation, the results revealed the high capability of the new PVA@RhodFR to induce neuroblastoma cells differentiation, even with a short incubation time and low ATRA concentration.
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- Angelo Nicosia
- Polymer Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Polymer Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- NanoHybrid Biointerfaces Lab (NHBIL), Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- NanoHybrid Biointerfaces Lab (NHBIL), Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Polymer Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
- CNR-IPCF Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 37, I-98158 Messina, Italy
- CNR-IPCB Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Via P. Gaifami 18, I-95126 Catania, Italy
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Tong L, Zhang S, Huang R, Yi H, Wang JW. Extracellular vesicles as a novel photosensitive drug delivery system for enhanced photodynamic therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1032318. [PMID: 36237218 PMCID: PMC9550933 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1032318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising non-invasive therapeutic approach that utilizes photosensitizers (PSs) to generate highly reactive oxygen species (ROS), including singlet oxygen, for removal of targeted cells. PDT has been proven efficacious for the treatment of several diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetic ocular disease. However, the therapeutic efficacy of PDT is limited and often accompanied by side effects, largely due to non-specific delivery of PSs beyond the desired lesion site. Over the past decade, despite various nanoparticular drug delivery systems developed have markedly improved the treatment efficacy while reducing the off-target effects of PSs, concerns over the safety and toxicity of synthetic nanomaterials following intravenous administration are raised. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), a type of nanoparticle released from cells, are emerging as a natural drug delivery system for PSs in light of EV's potentially low immunogenicity and biocompatibility compared with other nanoparticles. This review aims to provide an overview of the research progress in PS delivery systems and propose EVs as an alternative PS delivery system for PDT. Moreover, the challenges and future perspectives of EVs for PS delivery are discussed.
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- Lingjun Tong
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Programme, Centre for NanoMedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Programme, Centre for NanoMedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Wu H, Ou S, Zhang H, Huang R, Yu S, Zhao M, Tai S. Advances in biomarkers and techniques for pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:220. [PMID: 35761336 PMCID: PMC9237966 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02640-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is the most lethal type of malignancy and is characterized by high invasiveness without severe symptoms. It is difficult to detect PC at an early stage because of the low diagnostic accuracy of existing routine methods, such as abdominal ultrasound, CT, MRI, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Therefore, it is of value to develop new diagnostic techniques for early detection with high accuracy. In this review, we aim to highlight research progress on novel biomarkers, artificial intelligence, and nanomaterial applications on the diagnostic accuracy of pancreatic cancer.
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Baipaywad P, Hong SV, Kim JB, Hwang J, Choi J, Park H, Paik T. Single-step acid-catalyzed synthesis of luminescent colloidal organosilica nanobeads. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:12. [PMID: 35254532 PMCID: PMC8901841 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-022-00303-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We present a single-step, room-temperature synthesis of fluorescent organosilica nanobeads (FOS NBs). The FOS NBs were synthesized under aqueous conditions using (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) as the silicon source in the presence of L-ascorbic acid (L-AA). In the APTES/L-AA/water ternary phase, the hydrolysis and condensation reaction of APTES occurred under acidic conditions to form spherical FOS NBs with an average diameter of 426.8 nm. FOS NBs exhibit excellent colloidal stability in aqueous media. The formation of FOS NBs was complete within a 10 min reaction time, which indicates potential for large-scale mass-production synthesis of luminescent colloidal NBs. The FOS NBs exhibited blue photoluminescence (PL) under UV excitation in the absence of an additional high temperature calcination process or with the incorporation of any fluorophores. This phenomenon is attributed to the presence of carbon-containing defects, which act as luminescent centers formed by the reaction between amino groups in the APTES and L-ascorbic acid reductant. Finally, the results of a cytotoxicity test and cellular uptake experiments revealed that the FOS NBs showed potential as optical contrast agents for bioimaging.
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- Phornsawat Baipaywad
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
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Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Literature Overview. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020390. [PMID: 35214121 PMCID: PMC8876630 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with the worst outcome of any human cancer. Despite significant improvements in cancer treatment in general, little progress has been made in pancreatic cancer (PDAC), resulting in an overall 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. This dismal prognosis can be attributed to the limited clinical efficacy of systemic chemotherapy due to its high toxicity and consequent dose reductions. Targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs to PDAC cells without affecting healthy non-tumor cells will largely reduce collateral toxicity leading to reduced morbidity and an increased number of PDAC patients eligible for chemotherapy treatment. To achieve targeted delivery in PDAC, several strategies have been explored over the last years, and especially the use of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) seem an attractive approach. MSNs show high biocompatibility, are relatively easy to surface modify, and the porous structure of MSNs enables high drug-loading capacity. In the current systematic review, we explore the suitability of MSN-based targeted therapies in the setting of PDAC. We provide an extensive overview of MSN-formulations employed in preclinical PDAC models and conclude that MSN-based tumor-targeting strategies may indeed hold therapeutic potential for PDAC, although true clinical translation has lagged behind.
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Ruiz-González ML, Torres-Pardo A, González-Calbet JM. The Role of Transmission Electron Microscopy in the Early Development of Mesoporous Materials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:2200. [PMID: 34959481 PMCID: PMC8708363 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13122200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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For the last 20 years, silica-based mesoporous materials have provided a sound platform for the development of biomedical technology applied to tissue engineering and drug delivery. Their unique structural and textural characteristics, chiefly, the ordered distribution of homogeneous and tunable pores with high surface areas and large pore volume, and their excellent biocompatibility provide an excellent starting point for bone tissue regeneration on the mesoporous surface, and also to load species of interest inside the pores. Adequate control of the synthesis conditions and functionalization of the mesoporous surface are critical factors in the design of new systems that are suitable for use in specific medical applications. Simultaneously, the use of appropriate characterization techniques in the several stages of design and manufacture of mesoporous particles allows us to ascertain the textural, structural and compositional modifications induced during the synthesis, functionalization and post-in vitro assays processes. In this scenario, the present paper shows, through several examples, the role of transmission electron microscopy and associated spectroscopic techniques in the search for useful information in the early design stages of mesoporous systems, with application in the fields of tissue regeneration and drug delivery systems.
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- María Luisa Ruiz-González
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.R.-G.); (A.T.-P.)
- ICTS ELECMI Centro Nacional de Microscopia Electrónica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.R.-G.); (A.T.-P.)
- ICTS ELECMI Centro Nacional de Microscopia Electrónica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.R.-G.); (A.T.-P.)
- ICTS ELECMI Centro Nacional de Microscopia Electrónica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Jansen F, Schuster PA, Lamla M, Trautwein C, Kuehne AJC. Biodegradable Polyimidazole Particles as Contrast Agents Produced by Direct Arylation Polymerization. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:5065-5073. [PMID: 34734711 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Conjugated polymer particles provide an important platform for the development of theranostic nanoagents. However, the number of biocompatible and foremost biodegradable π-conjugated polymers is limited. Imidazole is a π-conjugated motif that is abundant in biological systems. Oxidative degradation of imidazole is present in nature via enzymatic or free radical processes. In this work, we introduce polymer particles consisting purely of polyimidazole. We employ direct arylation polymerization and adapt it to a dispersion polymerization protocol to yield uniform and narrowly dispersed nanoparticles. We employ this mechanism to produce linear and cross-linked polymer particles to tune the optical properties from fluorescent to photoacoustically active. We show that the particles can be degraded by H2O2 as well as by reactive oxygen species produced by cells and we detect the degradation products. Altogether, our results suggest that polyimidazole particles represent ideal candidates for theranostic applications.
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- Felicitas Jansen
- Institute of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,DWI─Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52076 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,DWI─Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstraße 50, 52076 Aachen, Germany
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Stawicki CM, Rinker TE, Burns M, Tonapi SS, Galimidi RP, Anumala D, Robinson JK, Klein JS, Mallick P. Modular fluorescent nanoparticle DNA probes for detection of peptides and proteins. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19921. [PMID: 34620912 PMCID: PMC8497506 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99084-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Fluorescently labeled antibody and aptamer probes are used in biological studies to characterize binding interactions, measure concentrations of analytes, and sort cells. Fluorescent nanoparticle labels offer an excellent alternative to standard fluorescent labeling strategies due to their enhanced brightness, stability and multivalency; however, challenges in functionalization and characterization have impeded their use. This work introduces a straightforward approach for preparation of fluorescent nanoparticle probes using commercially available reagents and common laboratory equipment. Fluorescent polystyrene nanoparticles, Thermo Fisher Scientific FluoSpheres, were used in these proof-of-principle studies. Particle passivation was achieved by covalent attachment of amine-PEG-azide to carboxylated particles, neutralizing the surface charge from - 43 to - 15 mV. A conjugation-annealing handle and DNA aptamer probe were attached to the azide-PEG nanoparticle surface either through reaction of pre-annealed handle and probe or through a stepwise reaction of the nanoparticles with the handle followed by aptamer annealing. Nanoparticles functionalized with DNA aptamers targeting histidine tags and VEGF protein had high affinity (EC50s ranging from 3 to 12 nM) and specificity, and were more stable than conventional labels. This protocol for preparation of nanoparticle probes relies solely on commercially available reagents and common equipment, breaking down the barriers to use nanoparticles in biological experiments.
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA.
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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- Nautilus Biotechnology, 201 Industrial Rd #310, San Carlos, CA, 94070, USA
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Kalaparthi V, Peng B, Peerzade SAMA, Palantavida S, Maloy B, Dokukin ME, Sokolov I. Ultrabright fluorescent nanothermometers. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:5090-5101. [PMID: 36132344 PMCID: PMC9418727 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00449b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Here we report on the first ultrabright fluorescent nanothermometers, ∼50 nm-size particles, capable of measuring temperature in 3D and down to the nanoscale. The temperature is measured through the recording of the ratio of fluorescence intensities of fluorescent dyes encapsulated inside the nanochannels of the silica matrix of each nanothermometer. The brightness of each particle excited at 488 nm is equivalent to the fluorescence coming from 150 molecules of rhodamine 6G and 1700 molecules of rhodamine B dyes. The fluorescence of both dyes is excited with a single wavelength due to the Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET). We demonstrate repeatable measurements of temperature with the uncertainty down to 0.4 K and a constant sensitivity of ∼1%/K in the range of 20-50 °C, which is of particular interest for biomedical applications. Due to the high fluorescence brightness, we demonstrate the possibility of measurement of accurate 3D temperature distributions in a hydrogel. The accuracy of the measurements is confirmed by numerical simulations. We further demonstrate the use of single nanothermometers to measure temperature. As an example, 5-8 nanothermometers are sufficient to measure temperature with an error of 2 K (with the measurement time of >0.7 s).
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- V Kalaparthi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University 200 College Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering 4 Colby Str. Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering 4 Colby Str. Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University 200 College Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Physics, Tufts University 547 Boston Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University 200 College Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
- Sarov Physics and Technology Institute Sarov Russian Federation
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI Moscow Russian Federation
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University 200 College Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering 4 Colby Str. Medford MA 02155 USA
- Department of Physics, Tufts University 547 Boston Ave. Medford MA 02155 USA
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Siegel AL, Baker GA. Bespoke nanostars: synthetic strategies, tactics, and uses of tailored branched gold nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:3980-4004. [PMID: 36132836 PMCID: PMC9417963 DOI: 10.1039/d0na01057j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Interest in branched colloidal gold nanosystems has gained increased traction due to the structures' outstanding optical and plasmonic properties, resulting in utilization in techniques such as surface-enhanced spectroscopy and bioimaging, as well as plasmon photocatalysis and photothermal therapy. The unique morphologies of nanostars, multipods, urchins, and other highly branched nanomaterials exhibit selective optical and crystallographic features accessible by alterations in the respective wet-chemical syntheses, opening a vast array of useful applications. Examination of discriminatory reaction conditions, such as seeded growth (e.g., single-crystalline vs. multiply twinned seeds), underpotential deposition of Ag(i), galvanic replacement, and the dual use of competing reducing and capping agents, is shown to reveal conditions necessary for the genesis of assorted branched nanoscale gold frameworks. By observing diverse approaches, including template-directed, microwave-mediated, and aggregation-based methods, among others, a schema of synthetic pathways can be constructed to provide a guiding roadmap for obtaining the full range of desired branched gold nanocrystals. This review presents a comprehensive summary of such advances and these nuances of the underlying procedures, as well as offering mechanistic insights into the directed nanoscale growth. We conclude the review by discussing various applications for these fascinating nanomaterials, particularly surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy, catalysis, drug delivery, and biosensing.
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- Asher L Siegel
- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia MO 65211 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia MO 65211 USA
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Zhao J, Bu DY, Zhang N, Tian DN, Ma LY, Yang HF. Cytotoxicity of mesoporous silica modified by amino and carboxyl groups on vascular endothelial cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2021; 36:1422-1433. [PMID: 33764655 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mesoporous silica is widely used because of its unique and excellent properties, especially it can be used as a drug carrier and gene carrier in the biomedical field. After the mesoporous silica is put into clinical use, it is more likely to be exposed in human body. Therefore, the effect of mesoporous silica on human body cannot be ignored. The injury of vascular endothelial cells is a prerequisite for the occurrence of many cardiovascular diseases. As a drug and gene carrier, mesoporous silica increases its contact with vascular endothelial cells, so its toxic effect on cardiovascular system cannot be ignored. In this study, amino (NH2 ) and carboxyl (COOH) were modified on mesoporous silica SBA-15 by post-grafting. The results showed that it still maintained the one-dimensional hexagonal mesoporous structure of SBA-15 and had typical mesoporous structure. Then human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were infected with SBA-15, NH2 -SBA-15, and COOH-SBA-15. The results showed that the functionalized mesoporous silica SBA-15 had cytotoxicity to HUVECs and damaged the cell membrane, but compared with the unmodified mesoporous silica SBA-15 the cytotoxicity of functionalized mesoporous silica SBA-15 was lower and the toxicity of carboxyl modified group was the lowest. By comparing the cell inhibition rate and the expression level of lactate dehydrogenate and reactive oxygen species induced by the three materials, oxidative damage and cell membrane damage may be two mechanisms of cytotoxicity. Mesoporous silica SBA-15 has an effect on cardiovascular system by inducing the high expression of nitric oxide, intercellular adhesive molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesive molecule-1 in HUVECs. In summary, our results show that mesoporous silica is toxic to vascular endothelial cells.
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- Ji Zhao
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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Mochizuki C, Nakamura J, Nakamura M. Development of Non-Porous Silica Nanoparticles towards Cancer Photo-Theranostics. Biomedicines 2021; 9:73. [PMID: 33451074 PMCID: PMC7828543 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nanoparticles have demonstrated several advantages for biomedical applications, including for the development of multifunctional agents as innovative medicine. Silica nanoparticles hold a special position among the various types of functional nanoparticles, due to their unique structural and functional properties. The recent development of silica nanoparticles has led to a new trend in light-based nanomedicines. The application of light provides many advantages for in vivo imaging and therapy of certain diseases, including cancer. Mesoporous and non-porous silica nanoparticles have high potential for light-based nanomedicine. Each silica nanoparticle has a unique structure, which incorporates various functions to utilize optical properties. Such advantages enable silica nanoparticles to perform powerful and advanced optical imaging, from the in vivo level to the nano and micro levels, using not only visible light but also near-infrared light. Furthermore, applications such as photodynamic therapy, in which a lesion site is specifically irradiated with light to treat it, have also been advancing. Silica nanoparticles have shown the potential to play important roles in the integration of light-based diagnostics and therapeutics, termed "photo-theranostics". Here, we review the recent development and progress of non-porous silica nanoparticles toward cancer "photo-theranostics".
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- Chihiro Mochizuki
- Department of Organ Anatomy & Nanomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan; (C.M.); (J.N.)
- Core Clusters for Research Initiatives of Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Organ Anatomy & Nanomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan; (C.M.); (J.N.)
- Core Clusters for Research Initiatives of Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Organ Anatomy & Nanomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan; (C.M.); (J.N.)
- Core Clusters for Research Initiatives of Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1 Minami-Kogushi, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8505, Japan
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Ramalingam S, Janardhanan Sreeram K, Raghava Rao J. Green light-emitting BSA-conjugated dye supported silica nanoparticles for bio-imaging applications. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03848f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BSA conjugated with amine functionalised silica nanoparticles (BSA@DSFN) proved to be an ideal material for long life fluorescent probe for cellular imaging application.
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- Sathya Ramalingam
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India
- Leather Process Technology Department, Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India
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- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India
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Wu HJ, Chang CC. Fabrication of Double Emission Enhancement Fluorescent Nanoparticles with Combined PET and AIEE Effects. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235732. [PMID: 33291763 PMCID: PMC7731327 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The major challenge in the fabrication of fluorescent silica nanoparticles (FSNs) based on dye-doped silica nanoparticles (DDSNs) is aggregation-caused fluorescence quenching. Here, we constructed an FSN based on a double emission enhancement (DEE) platform. A thio-reactive fluorescence turn-on molecule, N-butyl-4-(4-maleimidostyryl)-1,8-naphthalimide (CS), was bound to a silane coupling agent, (3-mercaptopropyl)-trimethoxysilane (MPTMS), and the product N-butyl-4-(3-(trimethoxysilyl-propylthio)styryl)-1,8-naphthalimide (CSP) was further used to fabricate a core–shell nanoparticle through the Stöber method. We concluded that the turn-on emission by CSP originated from the photoinduced electron transfer (PET) between the maleimide moiety and the CSP core scaffold, and the second emission enhancement was attributed to the aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) in CSP when encapsulated inside a core–shell nanoparticle. Thus, FSNs could be obtained through DEE based on a combination of PET and AIEE effects. Systematic investigations verified that the resulting FSNs showed the traditional solvent-independent and photostable optical properties. The results implied that the novel FSNs are suitable as biomarkers in living cells and function as fluorescent visualizing agents for intracellular imaging and drug carriers.
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- Hsing-Ju Wu
- Research Assistant Center, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua 500, Taiwan;
- Department of Biology, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua 500, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, No.145, Xing Da Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Intelligent Minimally-Invasive Device Center, National Chung Hsing University, No.145, Xing Da Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-4-22840734
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Renaissance of Stöber method for synthesis of colloidal particles: New developments and opportunities. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 584:838-865. [PMID: 33127050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Colloidal silica particles have received a widespread interest because of their potential applications in adsorption, ceramics, catalysis, drug delivery and more. Among many approaches towards fabrication of these colloidal particles, Stöber, Fink and Bohn (SFB) method, known as Stöber synthesis is an effective sol-gel strategy for production of uniform, monodispersed silica particles with highly tailorable size and surface properties. This review, after a brief introduction showing the importance of colloidal chemistry, is focused on the Stöber synthesis of silica spheres including discussion of the key factors affecting their particle size, porosity and surface properties. Next, further developments of this method are presented toward fabrication of polymer, carbon, and composite spheres.
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Ghaferi M, Koohi Moftakhari Esfahani M, Raza A, Al Harthi S, Ebrahimi Shahmabadi H, Alavi SE. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: synthesis methods and their therapeutic use-recent advances. J Drug Target 2020; 29:131-154. [PMID: 32815741 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1812614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) are a particular example of innovative nanomaterials for the development of drug delivery systems. MSNPs have recently received more attention for biological and pharmaceutical applications due to their capability to deliver therapeutic agents. Due to their unique structure, they can function as an effective carrier for the delivery of therapeutic agents to mitigate diseases progress, reduce inflammatory responses and consequently improve cancer treatment. The potency of MSNPs for the diagnosis and management of various diseases has been studied. This literature review will take an in-depth look into the properties of various types of MSNPs (e.g. shape, particle and pore size, surface area, pore volume and surface functionalisation), and discuss their characteristics, in terms of cellular uptake, drug delivery and release. MSNPs will then be discussed in terms of their therapeutic applications (passive and active tumour targeting, theranostics, biosensing and immunostimulative), biocompatibility and safety issues. Also, emerging trends and expected future advancements of this carrier will be provided.
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- Mohsen Ghaferi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch, Shahrood, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Molecular Design and Synthesis Discipline, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia.,Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Peerzade SAMA, Makarova N, Sokolov I. Ultrabright Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticles for Multiplexed Detection. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10050905. [PMID: 32397124 PMCID: PMC7279313 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fluorescent tagging is a popular method in biomedical research. Using multiple taggants of different but resolvable fluorescent spectra simultaneously (multiplexing), it is possible to obtain more comprehensive and faster information about various biochemical reactions and diseases, for example, in the method of flow cytometry. Here we report on a first demonstration of the synthesis of ultrabright fluorescent silica nanoporous nanoparticles (Star-dots), which have a large number of complex fluorescence spectra suitable for multiplexed applications. The spectra are obtained via simple physical mixing of different commercially available fluorescent dyes in a synthesizing bath. The resulting particles contain dye molecules encapsulated inside of cylindrical nanochannels of the silica matrix. The distance between the dye molecules is sufficiently small to attain Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) coupling within a portion of the encapsulated dye molecules. As a result, one can have particles of multiple spectra that can be excited with just one wavelength. We show this for the mixing of five, three, and two dyes. Furthermore, the dyes can be mixed inside of particles in different proportions. This brings another dimension in the complexity of the obtained spectra and makes the number of different resolvable spectra practically unlimited. We demonstrate that the spectra obtained by different mixing of just two dyes inside of each particle can be easily distinguished by using a linear decomposition method. As a practical example, the errors of demultiplexing are measured when sets of a hundred particles are used for tagging.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA;
- Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
- Correspondence:
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Wang J, He ZW, Jiang JX. Nanomaterials: Applications in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2020; 11:1-7. [PMID: 32405438 PMCID: PMC7205863 DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.v11.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in human sowing to missed early and effective diagnosis. The inability to translate research into clinical trials and to target chemotherapy drugs to tumors is a major obstacle in PC treatment. Compared with traditional cancer detection methods, the method combining existing clinical diagnosis and detection systems with nanoscale components using novel nanomaterials shows higher sensitivity and specificity. Nanomaterials can interact with biological systems to efficiently and accurately detect and monitor biological events during diagnosis and treatment. With the advance of experimental and engineering technology, more nanomaterials will begin the transition to clinical trials for their validation. This paper describes a number of nanomaterials used in the diagnosis and treatment of PC.
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- Jie Wang
- Department of Hepatic-Biliary Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Hepatic-Biliary Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Hepatic-Biliary Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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Surface Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles Using a Thiol-Based Grafting-Through Approach. SURFACES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/surfaces3010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Here we describe a simple and straightforward synthesis of different multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles by using surface bound thiol-groups as transfer agents in a free radical polymerization process. The modification includes a first step of surface silanization with (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane to obtain thiol-modified nanoparticles, which are further used as a platform for modification with a broad variety of polymers. The silanization was optimized in terms of shell thickness and particle size distribution, and the obtained materials were investigated by dynamic light scattering (DLS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Subsequently, the free radical polymerization of different monomers (tert-butyl acrylate (tBA), methyl methacrylate (MMA), styrene, 2-vinyl pyridine (2VP), and N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm)) was examined in the presence of the thiol-modified nanoparticles. During the process, a covalently anchored polymeric shell was formed and the resulting core–shell hybrid materials were analyzed in terms of size (DLS, TEM), shell thickness (TGA, TEM), and the presence of functional groups (attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FT-IR)). Hereby, the shell leads to a different solution behavior of the particles and in some cases an increased stability towards acids. Moreover, we examined the influence of the nanoparticle concentration during polymerization and we found a significant influence on dispersity of the resulting polymers. Finally, we compared the characteristics of the surface bound polymer and polymer formed in solution for the case of polystyrene. The herein presented approach provides straightforward access to a wide range of core–shell nanocomposites.
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Yoo J, Kim H, Chang H, Park W, Hahn SK, Kwon W. Biocompatible Organosilica Nanoparticles with Self-Encapsulated Phenyl Motifs for Effective UV Protection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:9062-9069. [PMID: 32019301 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b21990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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With increasing ozone depletion, ultraviolet (UV) exposure from sunlight has become a significant health risk. Although commercially available sun protectants provide reasonable protection, they have limitations in terms of safety and aesthetics. Here, we have developed biocompatible and biodegradable sunscreens by facile synthesis of organosilica nanoparticles (o-SNPs) with self-encapsulated phenyl motifs using phenylsilane precursors. The physical structure of o-SNPs is elaborately controlled such that they are large enough to reflect UVA but small enough to be imperceptible when applied on the skin. The chemically attached phenyl motifs to o-SNPs facilitate filtering UVB via their delocalized π-orbitals. The o-SNPs generate a negligible amount of reactive oxygen species under UV exposure. Ex vivo two-photon microscopy reveals that the o-SNPs tend to adhere to the outer layers of skin without further intradermal penetration, resulting in less skin irritation. In vivo UV protection tests confirmed the excellent sunscreen effect of o-SNPs compared with conventional organic and inorganic UV filters.
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- Jounghyun Yoo
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , 77 Cheongam-ro , Nam-gu, Pohang 37673 , South Korea
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Systems , Sookmyung Women's University , 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil , Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310 , South Korea
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- PHI Biomed Company , 175 Yeoksam-ro , Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06247 , South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering , Sookmyung Women's University , 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil , Seoul 04310 , South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , 77 Cheongam-ro , Nam-gu, Pohang 37673 , South Korea
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- PHI Biomed Company , 175 Yeoksam-ro , Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06247 , South Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , 77 Cheongam-ro , Nam-gu, Pohang 37673 , South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering , Sookmyung Women's University , 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil , Seoul 04310 , South Korea
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Systems , Sookmyung Women's University , 100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil , Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04310 , South Korea
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Razzaque S, Cheng Y, Hussain I, Tan B. Synthesis of surface functionalized hollow microporous organic capsules for doxorubicin delivery to cancer cells. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py01772k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Functionalized hypercrosslinked hollow microporous capsules are demonstrated to have potential applications in targeted delivery of anticancer drugs.
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- Shumaila Razzaque
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage
- Ministry of Education
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage
- Ministry of Education
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- SBA School of Science and Engineering (SSE) Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- Lahore Cantt 54792
- Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage
- Ministry of Education
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Naqvi S, Sharma H, Flora SJ. Lactobionic Acid Conjugated Quercetin Loaded Organically Modified Silica Nanoparticles Mitigates Cyclophosphamide Induced Hepatocytotoxicity. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:8943-8959. [PMID: 31819411 PMCID: PMC6874166 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s218577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objective The study was designed to investigate the therapeutic potential of lactobionic acid (LA) conjugated quercetin (Q) loaded organically modified silica nanoparticles (LA-Q-ORMOSIL) with bulk quercetin to mitigate cyclophosphamide (CP) induced liver injury. Methodology Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, Zeta sizer, FTIR and EDX. Further, encapsulation efficiency and in vitro release kinetic study was done. Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles surface were modified with lactobionic acid, a ligand for the asialoglycoprotein receptor on the hepatocyte surface. The hepatoprotective effects of Q-ORMOSIL and LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles were evaluated in vivo. Cyclophosphamide (20 mg/kg/day, i.p) was co-administered for seven days with bulk quercetin (50mg/kg/day) and quercetin nanoparticles (50µg/kg/day). After seven days, the number of biomarkers for liver function test and oxidative stress were determined in liver homogenate. Histopathological changes were also analyzed in control and treated liver tissues. Results Physiochemical characterization of LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles depicts that the particles formed were of approx. 80 nm, spherical, monodispersed in nature and showed sustain drug release in in vitro study. Our results further suggested that Q-ORMOSIL and LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles significantly decreased tissue TBARS, ROS levels and ALT, AST, and ALP activities compared to CP induced group. On the other hand, tissue antioxidant levels (GSH, GST, and catalase) showed a significant increase in LA-Q-ORMOSIL treated group compared to the CP treated group confirming its high therapeutic efficacy during liver injury. Conclusion Targeted nanoquercetin demonstrated a significant hepatoprotective effect compared to bulk quercetin against CP-induced hepatotoxicity and it considerably reduced bulk quercetin dose level to many folds. Bulk quercetin has low bioavailability and thus, from obtained data we suggest that LA-Q-ORMOSIL nanoparticles provide high therapeutic value in protecting experimental animals against CP-induced liver injury. We also propose multifunctional dye-doped LA-modified ORMOSIL nanoparticles for future studies in facilitating nanoparticles uptake to hepatocytes for liver diagnosis and treatment.
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- Saba Naqvi
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow 226002, India
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Raebareli), Lucknow 226002, India
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Ge J, Zhang Q, Zeng J, Gu Z, Gao M. Radiolabeling nanomaterials for multimodality imaging: New insights into nuclear medicine and cancer diagnosis. Biomaterials 2019; 228:119553. [PMID: 31689672 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nuclear medicine imaging has been developed as a powerful diagnostic approach for cancers by detecting gamma rays directly or indirectly from radionuclides to construct images with beneficial characteristics of high sensitivity, infinite penetration depth and quantitative capability. Current nuclear medicine imaging modalities mainly include single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) that require administration of radioactive tracers. In recent years, a vast number of radioactive tracers have been designed and constructed to improve nuclear medicine imaging performance toward early and accurate diagnosis of cancers. This review will discuss recent progress of nuclear medicine imaging tracers and associated biomedical imaging applications. Radiolabeling nanomaterials for rational development of tracers will be comprehensively reviewed with highlights on radiolabeling approaches (surface coupling, inner incorporation and interface engineering), providing profound understanding on radiolabeling chemistry and the associated imaging functionalities. The applications of radiolabeled nanomaterials in nuclear medicine imaging-related multimodality imaging will also be summarized with typical paradigms described. Finally, key challenges and new directions for future research will be discussed to guide further advancement and practical use of radiolabeled nanomaterials for imaging of cancers.
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- Jianxian Ge
- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China; Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences/School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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He J, Li C, Ding L, Huang Y, Yin X, Zhang J, Zhang J, Yao C, Liang M, Pirraco RP, Chen J, Lu Q, Baldridge R, Zhang Y, Wu M, Reis RL, Wang Y. Tumor Targeting Strategies of Smart Fluorescent Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1902409. [PMID: 31369176 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Advantages such as strong signal strength, resistance to photobleaching, tunable fluorescence emissions, high sensitivity, and biocompatibility are the driving forces for the application of fluorescent nanoparticles (FNPs) in cancer diagnosis and therapy. In addition, the large surface area and easy modification of FNPs provide a platform for the design of multifunctional nanoparticles (MFNPs) for tumor targeting, diagnosis, and treatment. In order to obtain better targeting and therapeutic effects, it is necessary to understand the properties and targeting mechanisms of FNPs, which are the foundation and play a key role in the targeting design of nanoparticles (NPs). Widely accepted and applied targeting mechanisms such as enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, active targeting, and tumor microenvironment (TME) targeting are summarized here. Additionally, a freshly discovered targeting mechanism is introduced, termed cell membrane permeability targeting (CMPT), which improves the tumor-targeting rate from less than 5% of the EPR effect to more than 50%. A new design strategy is also summarized, which is promising for future clinical targeting NPs/nanomedicines design. The targeting mechanism and design strategy will inspire new insights and thoughts on targeting design and will speed up precision medicine and contribute to cancer therapy and early diagnosis.
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- Jiuyang He
- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Department of Biological Chemistry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Universal Medical Imaging Diagnostic Research Center, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, P. R. China
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's PT Government Associate Lab, 4805, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's PT Government Associate Lab, 4805, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, Headquarters at University of Minho, Avepark, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Singh P, Srivastava S, Singh SK. Nanosilica: Recent Progress in Synthesis, Functionalization, Biocompatibility, and Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4882-4898. [PMID: 33455238 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Silica nanoparticles (Si-NPs) are widely explored in biomedical applications due to their high surface area, excellent biocompatibility, and tunable pore size. The silica surface can be readily functionalized for wide range of applications such as cellular imaging, biosensing, and targeted drug delivery. This comprehensive review discusses different synthesis methodologies of Si-NPs and their surface functionalization with various functional groups. Nanosilica functionalization methods are discussed in detail, emphasizing their suitability for targeted drug delivery, cancer therapy, bioimaging, and biosensing. The toxicity assessment of nanosilica is also critically reviewed to get a clear focus before employing them for nanomedicine.
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- Priti Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211004, India
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- Department of Animal Sciences, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Mansa Road, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India
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Aquib M, Farooq MA, Banerjee P, Akhtar F, Filli MS, Boakye-Yiadom KO, Kesse S, Raza F, Maviah MBJ, Mavlyanova R, Wang B. Targeted and stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug delivery and theranostic use. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 107:2643-2666. [PMID: 31390141 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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For cancer therapy, the usefulness of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MPSNPs) has been widely discussed, likely due to its inorganic nature and excellent structural features. The MPSNPs-based chemotherapeutics have been promisingly delivered to their target sites that help to minimize side effects and improve therapeutic effectiveness. A wide array of studies have been conducted to functionalize drug-loaded MPSNPs using targeting ligands and stimuli-sensitive substances. In addition, anticancer drugs have been precisely delivered to their target sites using MPSNPs, which respond to multi-stimuli. Furthermore, MPSNPs have been extensively tested for their safety and compatibility. The toxicity level of MPSNPs is substantially lower as compared to that of colloidal silica; however, in oxidative stress, they exhibit cytotoxic features. The biocompatibility of MPSNPs can be improved by modifying their surfaces. This article describes the production procedures, functionalization, and applications of biocompatible MPSNPs in drug delivery.
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- Md Aquib
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Man Z, Lv Z, Xu Z, Cui H, Liao Q, Zheng L, Jin X, He Q, Fu H. Organic nanoparticles with ultrahigh stimulated emission depletion efficiency for low-power STED nanoscopy. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:12990-12996. [PMID: 31264678 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr02781e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Stimulated emission depletion (STED) nanoscopy is a powerful sub-diffraction imaging tool to probe subcellular structures and organelles. Conventional organic dyes require high STED power (PSTED) to obtain sub-diffraction resolution, leading to serious photo-bleaching. Herein, this study demonstrates highly emissive silica-coated core-shell organic nanoparticles (CSONPs) as a new type of photostable probe with ultrahigh stimulated emission depletion efficiency for low-power super-resolution STED nanoscopy. The CSONPs offer (i) efficient red emission with high solid-state fluorescence quantum yields around 0.6, (ii) large Stokes shift of 150 nm and (iii) high photostability owing to silica shell protection. The stimulated emission depletion efficiency (η) of CSONPs was extremely high up to η = 99% (the highest value reported so far) with a saturation intensity as low as Isat = 0.18 MW cm-2. Moreover, this research demonstrates the super-resolution imaging of living HeLa cells stained using CSONPs with a lateral spatial resolution of 63 nm at an extremely low depletion power of ISTED = 0.89 MW cm-2 and a long-term stability >600 s at η = 80% without obvious fatigue. The excellent and comprehensive performances of the CSONPs are promising for super-resolution imaging in biological applications.
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- Zhongwei Man
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Optical Materials and Photonic Devices, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Optical Materials and Photonic Devices, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Optical Materials and Photonic Devices, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences of Ministry of Education, the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Optical Materials and Photonic Devices, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences of Ministry of Education, the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences of Ministry of Education, the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Institute of Systems Biomedicine, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Optical Materials and Photonic Devices, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, China. and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Li L, Wang W, Tang J, Wang Y, Liu J, Huang L, Wang Y, Guo F, Wang J, Shen W, Belfiore LA. Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2019; 14:190. [PMID: 31165269 PMCID: PMC6548908 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-019-3006-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Luminescent materials are of worldwide interest because of their unique optical properties. Silica, which is transparent to light, is an ideal matrix for luminescent materials. Luminescent silica nanoparticles (LSNs) have broad applications because of their enhanced chemical and thermal stability. Silica spheres of various sizes could be synthesized by different methods to satisfy specific requirements. Diverse luminescent dyes have potential for different applications. Subject to many factors such as quenchers, their performance was not quite satisfying. This review thus discusses the development of LSNs including their classification, synthesis, and application. It is the highlight that how silica improves the properties of luminescent dye and what role silica plays in the system. Further, their applications in biology, display, and sensors are also described.
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- Lei Li
- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Oceanographic Instrumentation, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Monitoring Instrument Equipment Technology, National Engineering and Technological Research Center of Marine Monitoring Equipment, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Qingdao, 266001 China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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Del Secco B, Ravotto L, Esipova TV, Vinogradov SA, Genovese D, Zaccheroni N, Rampazzo E, Prodi L. Optimized synthesis of luminescent silica nanoparticles by a direct micelle-assisted method. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2019; 18:2142-2149. [PMID: 31011734 DOI: 10.1039/c9pp00047j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Silica nanoparticles (NPs) are versatile nanomaterials, which are safe with respect to biomedical applications, and therefore are highly investigated. The advantages of NPs include their ease of preparation, inexpensive starting materials and the possibility of functionalization or loading with various doping agents. However, the solubility of the doping agent(s) imposes constraints on the choice of the reaction system and hence limits the range of molecules that can be included in the interior of NPs. To overcome this problem, herein, we improved the current state of the art synthetic strategy based on Pluronic F127 by enabling the synthesis in the presence of large amounts of organic solvents. The new method enables the preparation of nanoparticles doped with large amounts of water-insoluble doping agents. To illustrate the applicability of the technology, we successfully incorporated a range of phosphorescent metalloporphyrins into the interior of NPs. The resulting phosphorescent nanoparticles may exhibit potential for biological oxygen sensing.
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- Benedetta Del Secco
- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics and of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics and of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics and of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
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NIR-Fluorescent Multidye Silica Nanoparticles with Large Stokes Shifts for Versatile Biosensing Applications. J Fluoresc 2019; 29:293-305. [PMID: 30613851 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-018-02339-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We have synthesized and characterized of a series of single and multidye copolymerized nanoparticles with large to very large Stokes shifts (100 to 255 nm) for versatile applications as standalone or multiplexed probes in biological matrices. Nanoparticles were prepared via the Stöber method and covalently copolymerized with various combinations of three dyes, including one novel aminocyanine dye. Covalently encapsulated dyes exhibited no significant leakage from the nanoparticle matrix after more than 200 days of storage in ethanol. Across multiple batches of nanoparticles with varying dye content, the average yields and average radii were found to be highly reproducible. Furthermore, the batch to batch variability in the relative amounts of dye incorporated was small (relative standard deviations <2.3%). Quantum yields of dye copolymerized nanoparticles were increased 50% to 1000% relative to those of their respective dye-silane conjugates, and fluorescence intensities were enhanced by approximately three orders of magnitude. Prepared nanoparticles were surface modified with polyethylene glycol and biotin and bound to streptavidin microspheres as a proof of concept. Under single wavelength excitation, microsphere-bound nanoparticles displayed readily distinguishable fluorescence signals at three different emission wavelengths, indicating their potential applications to multicolor sensing. Furthermore, nanoparticles modified with polyethylene glycol and biotin demonstrated hematoprotective qualities and reduced nonspecific binding of serum proteins, indicating their potential suitability to in vivo imaging applications.
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Surface Functionalisation of Upconversion Nanoparticles with Different Moieties for Biomedical Applications. SURFACES 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/surfaces1010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lanthanide ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) that can convert low-energy infrared photons into high-energy visible and ultraviolet photons, are becoming highly sought-after for advanced biomedical and biophotonics applications. Their unique luminescent properties enable UCNPs to be applied for diagnosis, including biolabeling, biosensing, bioimaging, and multiple imaging modality, as well as therapeutic treatments including photothermal and photodynamic therapy, bio-reductive chemotherapy and drug delivery. For the employment of the inorganic nanomaterials into biological environments, it is critical to bridge the gap in between nanoparticles and biomolecules via surface modifications and subsequent functionalisation. This work reviews the various ways to surface modify and functionalise UCNPs so as to impart different functional molecular groups to the UCNPs surfaces for a broad range of applications in biomedical areas. We discussed commonly used base functionalities, including carboxyl, amino and thiol moieties that are typically imparted to UCNP surfaces so as to provide further functional capacity.
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Levina A, Repkova M, Ismagilov Z, Zarytova V. Methods of the Synthesis of Silicon-Containing Nanoparticles Intended for Nucleic Acid Delivery. EURASIAN CHEMICO-TECHNOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.18321/ectj720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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A promising new approach to the treatment of viral infections and genetic diseases associated with damaged or foreign nucleic acids in the body is gene therapy, i.e., the use of antisense oligonucleotides, ribozymes, deoxyribozymes, siRNA, plasmid DNA, etc. (therapeutic nucleic acids). Selective recognition of target nucleic acids by these compounds based on highly specific complementary interaction can minimize negative side effects, which occur with currently used low molecular weight drugs. To apply a new generation of therapeutic agents in medical practice, it is necessary to solve the problem of their delivery into cells. Silicon-containing nanoparticles are considered as promising carriers for this purpose due to their biocompatibility, low toxicity, ability to biodegradation and excretion from the body, as well as the simplicity of the synthesis and modification. Silicon-containing nanoparticles are divided into two broad categories: solid (nonporous) and mesoporous silicon nanoparticles (MSN). This review gives a brief overview of the creation of mesoporous, multilayer, and other silicon-based nanoparticles. The publications concerning solid silicon-organic nanoparticles capable of binding and delivering nucleic acids into cells are discussed in more detail with emphasis on methods for their synthesis. The review covers publications over the past 15 years, which describe the classical Stöber method, the microemulsion method, modification of commercial silica nanoparticles, and other strategies.
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Levina AS, Repkova MN, Shikina NV, Ismagilov ZR, Yashnik SA, Semenov DV, Savinovskaya YI, Mazurkova NA, Pyshnaya IA, Zarytova VF. Non-agglomerated silicon-organic nanoparticles and their nanocomplexes with oligonucleotides: synthesis and properties. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 9:2516-2525. [PMID: 30345214 PMCID: PMC6176811 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.9.234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The development of efficient and convenient systems for the delivery of nucleic-acid-based drugs into cells is an urgent task. А promising approach is the use of various nanoparticles. Silica nanoparticles can be used as vehicles to deliver nucleic acid fragments into cells. In this work, we developed a method for the synthesis of silicon-organic (Si-NH2) non-agglomerated nanoparticles by the hydrolysis of aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES). The resulting product forms a clear solution containing nanoparticles in the form of low molecular weight polymer chains with [─Si(OH)(C3H6NH2)O─] monomer units. Oligonucleotides (ODN) were conjugated to the prepared Si-NH2 nanoparticles using the electrostatic interaction between positively charged amino groups of nanoparticles and negatively charged internucleotide phosphate groups in oligonucleotides. The Si-NH2 nanoparticles and Si-NH2·ODN nanocomplexes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and IR and electron spectroscopy. The size and zeta potential values of the prepared nanoparticles and nanocomplexes were evaluated. Oligonucleotides in Si-NH2·ODN complexes retain their ability to form complementary duplexes. The Si-NH2 Flu nanoparticles and Si-NH2·ODNFlu nanocomplexes were shown by fluorescence microscopy to penetrate into human cells. The Si-NH2 Flu nanoparticles predominantly accumulated in the cytoplasm whereas ODNFlu complexes were predominantly detected in the cellular nuclei. The Si-NH2·ODN nanocomplexes demonstrated a high antisense activity against the influenza A virus in a cell culture at a concentration that was lower than their 50% toxic concentration by three orders of magnitude.
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- Asya S Levina
- Novosibirsk State University, ul. Pirogova 2, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, ul. Pirogova 2, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Catalysis, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 5, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Catalysis, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 5, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Catalysis, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 5, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- FBRI State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector", Koltsovo, Novosibirsk region, 630559, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, ul. Pirogova 2, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, pr. Lavrent’eva 8, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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Chen F, Hableel G, Zhao ER, Jokerst JV. Multifunctional nanomedicine with silica: Role of silica in nanoparticles for theranostic, imaging, and drug monitoring. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 521:261-279. [PMID: 29510868 PMCID: PMC5899957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Revised: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The idea of multifunctional nanomedicine that enters the human body to diagnose and treat disease without major surgery is a long-standing dream of nanomaterials scientists. Nanomaterials show incredible properties that are not found in bulk materials, but achieving multi-functionality on a single material remains challenging. Integrating several types of materials at the nano-scale is critical to the success of multifunctional nanomedicine device. Here, we describe the advantages of silica nanoparticles as a tool for multifunctional nano-devices. Silica nanoparticles have been intensively studied in drug delivery due to their biocompatibility, degradability, tunable morphology, and ease of modification. Moreover, silica nanoparticles can be integrated with other materials to obtain more features and achieve theranostic capabilities and multimodality for imaging applications. In this review, we will first compare the properties of silica nanoparticles with other well-known nanomaterials for bio-applications and describe typical routes to synthesize and integrate silica nanoparticles. We will then highlight theranostic and multimodal imaging application that use silica-based nanoparticles with a particular interest in real-time monitoring of therapeutic molecules. Finally, we will present the challenges and perspective on future work with silica-based nanoparticles in medicine.
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- Fang Chen
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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Karaman DŞ, Sarparanta MP, Rosenholm JM, Airaksinen AJ. Multimodality Imaging of Silica and Silicon Materials In Vivo. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1703651. [PMID: 29388264 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201703651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Recent progress in the development of silica- and silicon-based multimodality imaging nanoprobes has advanced their use in image-guided drug delivery, and the development of novel systems for nanotheranostic and diagnostic applications. As biocompatible and flexibly tunable materials, silica and silicon provide excellent platforms with high clinical potential in nanotheranostic and diagnostic probes with well-defined morphology and surface chemistry, yielding multifunctional properties. In vivo imaging is of great value in the exploration of methods for improving site-specific nanotherapeutic delivery by silica- and silicon-based drug-delivery systems. Multimodality approaches are essential for understanding the biological interactions of nanotherapeutics in the physiological environment in vivo. The aim here is to describe recent advances in the development of in vivo imaging tools based on nanostructured silica and silicon, and their applications in single and multimodality imaging.
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- Didem Şen Karaman
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, BioCity, Tykistökatu 6A, FI, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry-Radiochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, POB 55, FI-00014, University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, BioCity, Tykistökatu 6A, FI, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry-Radiochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, POB 55, FI-00014, University of Helsinki, Finland
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Rahikkala A, Pereira SAP, Figueiredo P, Passos MLC, Araújo ARTS, Saraiva MLMFS, Santos HA. Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted and Stimuli-Responsive Delivery of Chemotherapeutics: A Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201800020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Antti Rahikkala
- Drug Research Program; Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology; Faculty of Pharmacy; University of Helsinki; FI-00014 Helsinki Finland
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- LAQV; REQUIMTE; Departamento de Ciências Químicas; Faculdade de Farmácia; Universidade do Porto; 4050-313 Porto Portugal
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- Drug Research Program; Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology; Faculty of Pharmacy; University of Helsinki; FI-00014 Helsinki Finland
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- LAQV; REQUIMTE; Departamento de Ciências Químicas; Faculdade de Farmácia; Universidade do Porto; 4050-313 Porto Portugal
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- LAQV; REQUIMTE; Departamento de Ciências Químicas; Faculdade de Farmácia; Universidade do Porto; 4050-313 Porto Portugal
- Unidade de Investigação para o Desenvolvimento do Interior; Instituto Politécnico da Guarda; 6300-559 Guarda Portugal
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- LAQV; REQUIMTE; Departamento de Ciências Químicas; Faculdade de Farmácia; Universidade do Porto; 4050-313 Porto Portugal
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- Drug Research Program; Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology; Faculty of Pharmacy; University of Helsinki; FI-00014 Helsinki Finland
- Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE); University of Helsinki; FI-00014 Helsinki Finland
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Saroj S, Rajput SJ. Composite smart mesoporous silica nanoparticles as promising therapeutic and diagnostic candidates: Recent trends and applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Rampazzo E, Genovese D, Palomba F, Prodi L, Zaccheroni N. NIR-fluorescent dye doped silica nanoparticles forin vivoimaging, sensing and theranostic. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2018; 6:022002. [DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/aa8f57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bartczak D, Davies J, Gollwitzer C, Krumrey M, Goenaga-Infante H. Changes in silica nanoparticles upon internalisation by cells: size, aggregation/agglomeration state, mass- and number-based concentrations. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2018; 7:172-181. [PMID: 30090572 DOI: 10.1039/c7tx00323d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Monitoring the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles following internalisation by cells is a vital step in understanding their biological impact and toxicity. Here, the feasibility of a methodology utilising gentle enzymatic lysis of cells containing internalised particles and direct analysis of the lysates for the particle size, agglomeration state and concentration, is investigated. It is demonstrated that following internalisation, all types of studied silica particles partially agglomerate/aggregate, with the degree and rate of the observed transformation closely correlated with the initial particle surface chemistry. Several different particle populations are noted and characterised in terms of their size and concentration. Good agreement between different complementary techniques is reached in terms of the average particle diameter. Particle concentration is determined here with techniques capable of mass and number-based measurements, with limitations of approaches utilising signal conversion to equivalent particle numbers identified and discussed.
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- LGC Limited , Queens Road , TW11 0LY , Teddington , UK .
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt , Abbestraße 2-12 , D-10587 Berlin , Germany
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt , Abbestraße 2-12 , D-10587 Berlin , Germany
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Belz J, Castilla-Ojo N, Sridhar S, Kumar R. Radiosensitizing Silica Nanoparticles Encapsulating Docetaxel for Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Methods Mol Biol 2018; 1530:403-409. [PMID: 28150218 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6646-2_26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The applications of nanoparticles in oncology include enhanced drug delivery, efficient tumor targeting, treatment monitoring, and diagnostics. The "theranostic properties" associated with nanoparticles have shown enhanced delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs with superior imaging capabilities and minimal toxicities. In conventional chemotherapy, only a fraction of the administered drug reaches the tumor site or cancer cells. For successful translation of these formulations, it is imperative to evaluate the design and properties of these nanoparticles. Here, we describe the design of ultra-small silica nanoparticles to encapsulate a radiosensitizing drug for combined chemoradiation therapy. The small size of nanoparticles allows for better dispersion and uptake of the drug within the highly vascularized tumor tissue. Silica nanoparticles are synthesized using an oil-in-water microemulsion method. The microemulsion method provides a robust synthetic route in which the inner hydrophobic core is used to encapsulate chemotherapy drug, docetaxel while the outer hydrophilic region provides dispersibility of the synthesized nanoparticles in an aqueous environment. Docetaxel is commonly used for treatment of resistant or metastatic prostate cancer, and is known to have radiosensitizing properties. Here, we describe a systematic approach for synthesizing these theranostic nanoparticles for application in prostate cancer.
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- Jodi Belz
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
- Nanomedicine Science and Technology Center, Northeastern University, 428 Egan Research Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Nanomedicine Science and Technology Center, Northeastern University, 428 Egan Research Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Nanomedicine Science and Technology Center, Northeastern University, 428 Egan Research Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nanomedicine Science and Technology Center, Northeastern University, 428 Egan Research Center, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
- Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Gulzar A, Xu J, Xu L, Yang P, He F, Yang D, An G, Ansari MB. Redox-responsive UCNPs-DPA conjugated NGO-PEG-BPEI-DOX for imaging-guided PTT and chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Dalton Trans 2018; 47:3921-3930. [DOI: 10.1039/c7dt04093h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The disulfide bond (–S–S–) is an enormously valuable functional group in a variety of chemical and biological agents that display effective reactivity or biological activities (e.g., antitumor activities).
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- Arif Gulzar
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- SABIC Technology & Innovation Centre
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
- Riyadh 11551
- Saudi Arabia
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Graffion J, Dems D, Demirelli M, Coradin T, Delsuc N, Aimé C. An All‐in‐One Molecule for the One‐Step Synthesis of Functional Hybrid Silica Particles with Tunable Sizes. Eur J Inorg Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201701181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Julien Graffion
- Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France UMR CNRS 7574, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris Paris cedex 05 France
- PSL Research University 60 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris France
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- Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France UMR CNRS 7574, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris Paris cedex 05 France
- PSL Research University 60 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris France
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- Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France UMR CNRS 7574, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris Paris cedex 05 France
- PSL Research University 60 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris France
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- Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France UMR CNRS 7574, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris Paris cedex 05 France
- PSL Research University 60 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris France
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- Laboratoire des Biomolécules, Département de Chimie, École normale supérieure PSL Research University, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ. Paris 06, CNRS 24 rue Lhomond 75005 Paris France
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- Sorbonne Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France UMR CNRS 7574, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris Paris cedex 05 France
- PSL Research University 60 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris France
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Francis B, Neuhaus B, Reddy MLP, Epple M, Janiak C. Amine‐Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles Incorporating Covalently Linked Visible‐Light‐Excitable Eu
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Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Cell‐Uptake Studies. Eur J Inorg Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201700240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Biju Francis
- CSIR‐Network of Institutes for Solar Energy National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (NIIST) 695019 Thiruvananthapuram India
- Institut für Anorganische Chemie 1 Universität Düsseldorf Universitätsstr. 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg‐Essen (CeNIDE) University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitaetsstr. 5–7 45117 Essen Germany
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- CSIR‐Network of Institutes for Solar Energy National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (NIIST) 695019 Thiruvananthapuram India
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- Inorganic Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg‐Essen (CeNIDE) University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitaetsstr. 5–7 45117 Essen Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie 1 Universität Düsseldorf Universitätsstr. 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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Li J, Liu K, Chen H, Li R, Drechsler M, Bai F, Huang J, Tang BZ, Yan Y. Functional Built-In Template Directed Siliceous Fluorescent Supramolecular Vesicles as Diagnostics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:21706-21714. [PMID: 28616960 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b06306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Functional template directed synthesis of hybrid siliceous fluorescent vesicle (HSFV) is fabricated by using fluorescent vesicle as a built-in template. The template vesicle is the ionic self-assembly of an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorogen. Upon depositing folic acid modified silica shell on its surface, the obtained HSFVs display low cytotoxicity, significant fluorescence, and targeted drug delivery toward cancer cells. Furthermore, the wall-thickness of the HSFVs can be controlled via altered concentration of silica source. This is the first report of HSFV employing the template vesicle as a built-in fluorescent agent, which represents a good example of rational design for an effective diagnostics, and may open up a new avenue for precision medicine.
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Biomedical Engineering, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Caputo F, Mameli M, Sienkiewicz A, Licoccia S, Stellacci F, Ghibelli L, Traversa E. A novel synthetic approach of cerium oxide nanoparticles with improved biomedical activity. Sci Rep 2017; 7:4636. [PMID: 28680107 PMCID: PMC5498533 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04098-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) are novel synthetic antioxidant agents proposed for treating oxidative stress-related diseases. The synthesis of high-quality CNPs for biomedical applications remains a challenging task. A major concern for a safe use of CNPs as pharmacological agents is their tendency to agglomerate. Herein we present a simple direct precipitation approach, exploiting ethylene glycol as synthesis co-factor, to synthesize at room temperature nanocrystalline sub-10 nm CNPs, followed by a surface silanization approach to improve nanoparticle dispersibility in biological fluids. CNPs were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential measurements. CNP redox activity was studied in abiotic systems using electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements, and in vitro on human cell models. In-situ silanization improved CNP colloidal stability, in comparison with non-functionalized particles, and allowed at the same time improving their original biological activity, yielding thus functionalized CNPs suitable for biomedical applications.
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- Fanny Caputo
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Physics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy.
- International Research Center for Renewable Energy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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