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Lacueva-Aparicio A, González VJ, Remacha AR, Woods D, Prado E, Ochoa I, Oliván S, Vázquez E. A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions. Nanoscale Horiz 2024. [PMID: 38606529 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00064a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
Abstract
The field of nanotechnology has developed rapidly in recent decades due to its broad applications in many industrial and biomedical fields. Notably, 2D materials such as graphene-related materials (GRMs) have been extensively explored and, as such, their safety needs to be assessed. However, GRMs tend to deposit quickly, present low stability in aqueous solutions, and adsorb to plastic materials. Consequently, traditional approaches based on static assays facilitate their deposition and adsorption and fail to recreate human physiological conditions. Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technology could, however, solve these drawbacks and lead to the development of microphysiological systems (MPSs) that mimic the microenvironment present in human tissues. In light of the above, in the present study a microfluidic system under flow conditions has been optimised to minimise graphene oxide (GO) and few-layer graphene (FLG) adsorption and deposition. For that purpose, a kidney-on-a-chip was developed and optimised to evaluate the effects of exposure to GO and FLG flakes at a sublethal dose under fluid flow conditions. In summary, MPSs are an innovative and precise tool for evaluating the effects of exposure to GRMs and other type of nanomaterials.
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- Alodia Lacueva-Aparicio
- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, I3A _ IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain.
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain.
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, I3A _ IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, I3A _ IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain.
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, I3A _ IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- CIBER in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain
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- Tissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, I3A _ IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada (IRICA), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain.
- Faculty of Chemical Science and Technology, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain
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Wang Y, Yang B, Huang Z, Yang Z, Wang J, Ao Q, Yin G, Li Y. Progress and mechanism of graphene oxide-composited materials in application of peripheral nerve repair. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113672. [PMID: 38071946 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) are one of the most common nerve injuries, and graphene oxide (GO) has demonstrated significant potential in the treatment of PNI. GO could enhance the proliferation, adhesion, migration, and differentiation of neuronal cells by upregulating the expression of relevant proteins, and regulate the angiogenesis process and immune response. Therefore, GO is a suitable additional component for fabricating artificial nerve scaffolds (ANS), in which the slight addition of GO could improve the physicochemical performance of the matrix materials, through hydrogen bonds and electrostatic attraction. GO-composited ANS can increase the expression of nerve regeneration-associated genes and factors, promoting angiogenesis by activating the RAS/MAPK and AKT-eNOS-VEGF signaling pathway, respectively. Moreover, GO could be metabolized and excreted from the body through the pathway of peroxidase degradation in vivo. Consequently, the application of GO in PNI regeneration exhibits significant potential for transitioning from laboratory research to clinical use.
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- Yulin Wang
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China; Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China; Precision Medical Center of Southwest China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China.
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- Center for Drug Inspection, Guizhou Medical Products Administration, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China; Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, China; Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, China
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Mai S, Inkielewicz-Stepniak I. Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles and Organoids: A Prospective Advanced Model for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1066. [PMID: 38256139 PMCID: PMC10817028 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Pancreatic cancer, notorious for its grim 10% five-year survival rate, poses significant clinical challenges, largely due to late-stage diagnosis and limited therapeutic options. This review delves into the generation of organoids, including those derived from resected tissues, biopsies, pluripotent stem cells, and adult stem cells, as well as the advancements in 3D printing. It explores the complexities of the tumor microenvironment, emphasizing culture media, the integration of non-neoplastic cells, and angiogenesis. Additionally, the review examines the multifaceted properties of graphene oxide (GO), such as its mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and optical attributes, and their implications in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. GO's unique properties facilitate its interaction with tumors, allowing targeted drug delivery and enhanced imaging for early detection and treatment. The integration of GO with 3D cultured organoid systems, particularly in pancreatic cancer research, is critically analyzed, highlighting current limitations and future potential. This innovative approach has the promise to transform personalized medicine, improve drug screening efficiency, and aid biomarker discovery in this aggressive disease. Through this review, we offer a balanced perspective on the advancements and future prospects in pancreatic cancer research, harnessing the potential of organoids and GO.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-210 Gdańsk, Poland;
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Edrisi F, Baheiraei N, Razavi M, Roshanbinfar K, Imani R, Jalilinejad N. Potential of graphene-based nanomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7280-7299. [PMID: 37427687 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00654a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death worldwide. Despite significant advances in pharmacological treatments and surgical interventions to restore heart function after myocardial infarction, it can progress to heart failure due to the restricted inherent potential of adult cardiomyocytes to self-regenerate. Hence, the evolution of new therapeutic methods is critical. Nowadays, novel approaches in tissue engineering have assisted in restoring biological and physical specifications of the injured myocardium and, hence, cardiac function. The incorporation of a supporting matrix that could mechanically and electronically support the heart tissue and stimulate the cells to proliferate and regenerate will be advantageous. Electroconductive nanomaterials can facilitate intracellular communication and aid synchronous contraction via electroactive substrate creation, preventing the issue of arrhythmia in the heart. Among a wide range of electroconductive materials, graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) are promising for cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) due to their outstanding features including high mechanical strength, angiogenesis, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, low cost, and scalable fabrication. In the present review, we discuss the effect of applying GBNs on angiogenesis, proliferation, and differentiation of implanted stem cells, their antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and their role in improving the electrical and mechanical properties of the scaffolds for CTE. Also, we summarize the recent research that has applied GBNs in CTE. Finally, we present a concise discussion on the challenges and prospects.
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- Fatemeh Edrisi
- Modern Technologies in Engineering Group, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences Division, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 1411713116, Iran.
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- Biionix (Bionic Materials, Implants & Interfaces) Cluster, Department of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida 32827, USA
- Department of Material Sciences and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, USA
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- Experimental Renal and Cardiovascular Research, Department of Nephropathology, Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Muscle Research Center Erlangen (MURCE), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Biomaterial Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Zhang X, Li Y, Zhang K, Yin Y, Wang J, Wang L, Wang Z, Zhang R, Wang H, Zhang Z. Graphene oxide affects bacteriophage infection of bacteria by promoting the formation of biofilms. Sci Total Environ 2023; 880:163027. [PMID: 36963686 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) is increasingly used in a range of fields, such as electronics, biosensors, drug delivery, and water treatment, and the likelihood of its release into the environment is increasing correspondingly. GO is involved in the formation of biofilms and leads bacteria to over proliferate, but the effects of GO on bacteriophage infection remain unexplored. We noted bacterial overgrowth in experiments when GO was used to treat the bacterial culture medium, leading us to question whether bacterial proliferation caused by GO affects phage infection of target bacteria. Treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa with GO at a low dosage (0.02 mg/mL) led to biofilm expansion in LB medium. Biofilm formation in the presence of GO affected the ability of bacteriophages to kill bacteria and reproduce. Similarly, the presence of GO deposits increased the ratio of bacteria to phage, providing a favorable environment for bacterial growth. Additionally, increasing the positive electrical charge in the culture environment inhibited the rejection of bacteriophages by negatively charged GO, improving phage reproduction. Finally, adding GO to sewage in imitation field experiments significantly increased the bacterial diversity and richness in the sewage, stimulating a significant increase in the variety and number of bacteria. Collectively, these results indicate that GO hinders phage infection by providing a bacterial refuge. The results of this study provide valuable insights into how GO interacts with bacteriophages to explore the effects on bacterial growth.
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- Xinyu Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; School of Clinical and Basic Medical Science, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250102, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; School of Clinical and Basic Medical Science, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250102, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; School of Clinical and Basic Medical Science, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250102, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; School of Clinical and Basic Medical Science, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250102, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China; School of Life Sciences, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China.
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- Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for the Origin and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian 271016, China.
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Redigolo L, Sanfilippo V, La Mendola D, Forte G, Satriano C. Bioinspired Nanoplatforms Based on Graphene Oxide and Neurotrophin-Mimicking Peptides. Membranes (Basel) 2023; 13:membranes13050489. [PMID: 37233550 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Neurotrophins (NTs), which are crucial for the functioning of the nervous system, are also known to regulate vascularization. Graphene-based materials may drive neural growth and differentiation, and, thus, have great potential in regenerative medicine. In this work, we scrutinized the nano-biointerface between the cell membrane and hybrids made of neurotrophin-mimicking peptides and graphene oxide (GO) assemblies (pep-GO), to exploit their potential in theranostics (i.e., therapy and imaging/diagnostics) for targeting neurodegenerative diseases (ND) as well as angiogenesis. The pep-GO systems were assembled via spontaneous physisorption onto GO nanosheets of the peptide sequences BDNF(1-12), NT3(1-13), and NGF(1-14), mimicking the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the neurotrophin 3 (NT3), and the nerve growth factor (NGF), respectively. The interaction of pep-GO nanoplatforms at the biointerface with artificial cell membranes was scrutinized both in 3D and 2D by utilizing model phospholipids self-assembled as small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) or planar-supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), respectively. The experimental studies were paralleled via molecular dynamics (MD) computational analyses. Proof-of-work in vitro cellular experiments with undifferentiated neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y), neuron-like, differentiated neuroblastoma (dSH-SY5Y), and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were carried out to shed light on the capability of the pep-GO nanoplatforms to stimulate the neurite outgrowth as well as tubulogenesis and cell migration.
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- Luigi Redigolo
- Nano Hybrid Biointerfaces Lab (NHBIL), Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Nano Hybrid Biointerfaces Lab (NHBIL), Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno Pisano, 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Science, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Nano Hybrid Biointerfaces Lab (NHBIL), Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria, 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Tang X, Song F, Zhao W, Zhang Z, Cao Y. Intratracheal instillation of graphene oxide decreases anti-virus responses and lipid contents via suppressing Toll-like receptor 3 in mouse livers. J Appl Toxicol 2022; 42:1822-1831. [PMID: 35727742 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Recent studies revealed a causal relationship between Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and lipid droplet biogenesis. Interestingly, it has been reported before that nanomaterials (NMs) were capable to modulate TLRs, but it remains unclear if NMs could affect lipid levels via TLR signaling pathways. In this study, we investigated the influences of airway exposure to graphene oxide (GO) on TLR3 signaling pathways and lipid levels in mouse livers. Intratracheal instillation of GO (0.1, 1, and 5 mg/kg, once a day, totally 5 days) induced inflammatory cell infiltrations as indicated by hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining and fibrosis as indicated by Masson staining in lungs, accompanying with decreased TLR3 proteins. Consistently, a TLR3-regulated anti-virus protein, namely interferon induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 1 (IFIT1), as well as two TLR3-regulated lipid proteins, namely radical S-adenosyl methionine domain containing 2 (RSAD2) and perilipin 2 (PLIN2), were decreased in lungs. The protein levels of interferon-β in serum were also decreased. In livers, GO exposure induced disorganization of liver cells but not fibrosis. In agreement with the trends observed in lungs, TLR3, IFIT1, RSAD2, and PLIN2 proteins were decreased in livers. As a possible consequence, GO exposure dose-dependently decreased lipid levels in livers as indicated by oil red O and BODIPY 493/503 staining. We concluded that airway exposure to GO decreased anti-virus responses and lipid levels in mouse livers via the suppression of TLR3.
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- Xiaomin Tang
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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Climate change and increasing contamination of the environment, due to anthropogenic activities, are accompanied with a growing negative impact on human life. Nowadays, humanity is threatened by the increasing incidence of difficult-to-treat cancer and various infectious diseases caused by resistant pathogens, but, on the other hand, ensuring sufficient safe food for balanced human nutrition is threatened by a growing infestation of agriculturally important plants, by various pathogens or by the deteriorating condition of agricultural land. One way to deal with all these undesirable facts is to try to develop technologies and sophisticated materials that could help overcome these negative effects/gloomy prospects. One possibility is to try to use nanotechnology and, within this broad field, to focus also on the study of two-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials, which have excellent prospects to be used in various economic sectors. In this brief up-to-date overview, attention is paid to recent applications of graphene-based nanomaterials, i.e., graphene, graphene quantum dots, graphene oxide, graphene oxide quantum dots, and reduced graphene oxide. These materials and their various modifications and combinations with other compounds are discussed, regarding their biomedical and agro-ecological applications, i.e., as materials investigated for their antineoplastic and anti-invasive effects, for their effects against various plant pathogens, and as carriers of bioactive agents (drugs, pesticides, fertilizers) as well as materials suitable to be used in theranostics. The negative effects of graphene-based nanomaterials on living organisms, including their mode of action, are analyzed as well.
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- Josef Jampilek
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacky University Olomouc, Slechtitelu 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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Chen Q, Huang J, Tong W, Gui X, Zheng J, Hu G. The geometry-dependent regulation of hepatic stellate cells by graphene oxide nanomaterials. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 604:179-184. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Wang Z, Zhong Y, He S, Liang R, Liao C, Zheng L, Zhao J. Application of the pH-Responsive PCL/PEG-Nar Nanofiber Membrane in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:859442. [PMID: 35573245 PMCID: PMC9092049 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.859442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Electrospinning technology is widely used in the field of drug delivery due to its advantages of convenience, high efficiency, and low cost. To investigate the therapeutic effect of naringenin (Nar) on osteoarthritis (OA), the pH-responsive system of the polycaprolactone/polyethylene glycol-naringenin (PCL/PEG-Nar) nanofiber membrane was designed and used as drug delivery systems (DDS) in the treatment of OA. The PEG-Nar conjugate was constructed via ester linkage between mPEG-COOH and the carboxyl group of naringenin, and the PCL/PEG-Nar nanofiber membrane was prepared by electrospinning technology. When placed in the weak acid OA microenvironment, the PCL/PEG-Nar nanofiber membrane can be cleverly “turned on” to continuously release Nar with anti-inflammatory effect to alleviate the severity of OA. In this study, the construction and the application of the pH-responsive PCL/PEG-Nar nanofiber membrane drug delivery platform would throw new light on OA treatment.
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- Zetao Wang
- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Ruiming Liang, ; Chuanan Liao, ; Li Zheng,
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Clinical Medicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Ruiming Liang, ; Chuanan Liao, ; Li Zheng,
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Ruiming Liang, ; Chuanan Liao, ; Li Zheng,
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- Guangxi Engineering Center in Biomedical Materials for Tissue and Organ Regeneration & Collaborative Innovation Center of Regenerative Medicine and Medical Biological Resources Development and Application, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Department of Orthopaedics Trauma and Hand Surgery, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Luo Y, Li J, Huang C, Wang X, Long D, Cao Y. Graphene oxide links alterations of anti-viral signaling pathways with lipid metabolism via suppressing TLR3 in vascular smooth muscle cells. Mol Omics 2022; 18:779-790. [DOI: 10.1039/d2mo00086e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the main cells constructing blood vessels, are important in the regulation of the pathophysiology of vascular systems; however, relatively few studies have investigated the influence of nanomaterials (NMs) on VSMCs.
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- Yingmei Luo
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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Yan Z, Chen C, Rosso G, Qian Y, Fan C. Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Peripheral Nerve Engineering: Recent Advances and Potential Mechanisms. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:746074. [PMID: 34820361 PMCID: PMC8606639 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.746074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve tissues possess the ability to regenerate within artificial nerve scaffolds, however, despite the advance of biomaterials that support nerve regeneration, the functional nerve recovery remains unsatisfactory. Importantly, the incorporation of two-dimensional nanomaterials has shown to significantly improve the therapeutic effect of conventional nerve scaffolds. In this review, we examine whether two-dimensional nanomaterials facilitate angiogenesis and thereby promote peripheral nerve regeneration. First, we summarize the major events occurring after peripheral nerve injury. Second, we discuss that the application of two-dimensional nanomaterials for peripheral nerve regeneration strategies by facilitating the formation of new vessels. Then, we analyze the mechanism that the newly-formed capillaries directionally and metabolically support neuronal regeneration. Finally, we prospect that the two-dimensional nanomaterials should be a potential solution to long range peripheral nerve defect. To further enhance the therapeutic effects of two-dimensional nanomaterial, strategies which help remedy the energy deficiency after peripheral nerve injury could be a viable solution.
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- Zhiwen Yan
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Germany.,Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, Erlangen, Germany.,Institute of Physiology II, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, China.,Youth Science and Technology Innovation Studio, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Song B, Zhao H, Yang H, Wang S. Efficacy of graphene oxide-loaded cationic antimicrobial peptide AWRK6 on the neutralization of endotoxin activity and in the treatment of sepsis. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:19867-19877. [PMID: 34388113 PMCID: PMC8386569 DOI: 10.18632/aging.203397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective: This study is to assess the therapeutic effect of graphene oxide (GO) loaded with AWRK6 on endotoxin-induced sepsis. Method: AWRK6/GO was prepared by GO loaded AWRK6, with the structure characterization of AWRK6/GO conducted by atomic force microscope (AFM) and ultraviolet spectrophotometer, the sustained release rate of AWRK6/GO detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the neutralization ability of AWRK6/GO to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) tested by in vitro experiments. The levels of IL-8 and TNF-α in mouse cells after drug intervention were detected by ELISA; a LPS mouse model was established to observe the effects of drug intervention on the survival cycle and survival rate of mice. Results: The sustained drug release rate of AWRK6/GO reached 85% within 24 hours observed under in vitro conditions, with an efficient neutralization effect to LPS (P < 0.01); Compared with the control group, the intervention of LPS succeeded in remarkably elevating the levels of IL-8 and TNF-α in the whole blood and macrophages of the mice (P < 0.01), whose survival cycle and survival rate consequently observed an obvious decline (P < 0.01); The intervention with AWRK6 or AWRK6/GO predominantly brought down the levels of IL-8 and TNF-α in the whole blood and macrophages of mice given LPS (P < 0.01), resulting in an elevation of the survival rate and survival time (P < 0.01). Conclusion: GO loaded with cationic antimicrobial peptide AWRK6 exerts a rosy neutralization effect on endotoxin activity, with no obvious side effects on mice observed, which is of certain application value in the treatment of sepsis.
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- Bo Song
- Department of Emergency, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Senile Diseases, Dongying City Shengli Hospital, Dongying, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, China
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Xu Z, Li M, Sun R, Chu B, Song B, Wang H, Su Y, He Y. Nanoparticles as a Hedgehog signaling inhibitor for the suppression of cancer growth and metastasis. Nanoscale 2021; 13:11077-11085. [PMID: 34137761 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02157e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have been intensively explored for the treatment of tumors during the past decade, yet little information has been provided on the NPs' inherent therapeutic activity against cancers. With this goal in mind, we reveal that biocompatible silicon (Si) NPs (SiNPs) feature excellent anti-growth and anti-metastasis activities against prostate cancer cells that show aberrant activation of the Hedgehog (HH) signaling pathway. Without activation by the Sonic hedgehog (Shh)-agonist, mouse embryonic fibroblast (NIH3T3) cells show no response to SiNP exposure. The distinct inhibitory effect of SiNPs on the HH signaling pathway leads to significant suppression of the proliferation, migration, and invasion of human prostate cancer cells. Crucially, in two mouse tumor models, the growth and metastasis of prostate cancer cells are also efficiently inhibited by SiNPs.
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- Zhaojian Xu
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Li M, Xu Z, Zhang L, Cui M, Zhu M, Guo Y, Sun R, Han J, Song E, He Y, Su Y. Targeted Noninvasive Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization by Hybrid Cell-Membrane-Cloaked Biomimetic Nanoparticles. ACS Nano 2021; 15:9808-9819. [PMID: 34037377 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is the leading cause of vision loss in many blinding diseases, but current antiangiogenic therapies with invasively intravitreal injection suffer from poor patient compliance and a rate of devastating ocular complications. Here, we develop an alternative antiangiogenic agent based on hybrid cell-membrane-cloaked nanoparticles for noninvasively targeted treatment of CNV. The retinal endotheliocyte membrane coating provides as-fabricated nanoagents with homotypic targeting capability and binding ability to the vascular endothelial growth factor. The fusion of red blood cell membranes protects the hybrid membrane-coated nanoparticles from phagocytosis by macrophages. In a laser-induced wet age-related macular degeneration mouse model, a significantly enhanced accumulation is observed in CNV regions after intravenous delivery of the hybrid membrane-coated nanoparticles. Moreover, an excellent therapeutic efficacy is achieved in reducing the leakage and area of CNV. Overall, the biomimetic antiangiogenic nanoagents provide an effective approach for noninvasive treatment of CNV.
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- Manjing Li
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biochemical Analysis, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong 510120, China
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Patil TV, Patel DK, Dutta SD, Ganguly K, Lim KT. Graphene Oxide-Based Stimuli-Responsive Platforms for Biomedical Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:2797. [PMID: 34068529 PMCID: PMC8126026 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Graphene is a two-dimensional sp2 hybridized carbon material that has attracted tremendous attention for its stimuli-responsive applications, owing to its high surface area and excellent electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The physicochemical properties of graphene can be tuned by surface functionalization. The biomedical field pays special attention to stimuli-responsive materials due to their responsive abilities under different conditions. Stimuli-responsive materials exhibit great potential in changing their behavior upon exposure to external or internal factors, such as pH, light, electric field, magnetic field, and temperature. Graphene-based materials, particularly graphene oxide (GO), have been widely used in stimuli-responsive applications due to their superior biocompatibility compared to other forms of graphene. GO has been commonly utilized in tissue engineering, bioimaging, biosensing, cancer therapy, and drug delivery. GO-based stimuli-responsive platforms for wound healing applications have not yet been fully explored. This review describes the effects of different stimuli-responsive factors, such as pH, light, temperature, and magnetic and electric fields on GO-based materials and their applications. The wound healing applications of GO-based materials is extensively discussed with cancer therapy and drug delivery.
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- Tejal V. Patil
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (T.V.P.); (D.K.P.); (S.D.D.); (K.G.)
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (T.V.P.); (D.K.P.); (S.D.D.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (T.V.P.); (D.K.P.); (S.D.D.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (T.V.P.); (D.K.P.); (S.D.D.); (K.G.)
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (T.V.P.); (D.K.P.); (S.D.D.); (K.G.)
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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Raja G, Selvaraj V, Suk M, Suk KT, Kim TJ. Metabolic phenotyping analysis of graphene oxide nanosheets exposures in breast cancer cells: Metabolomics profiling techniques. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Li Q, Zhou R, Sun Y, Xiao D, Liu M, Zhao D, Peng S, Chen Y, Lin Y. Synthesis and Antitumor Application of Antiangiogenetic Gold Nanoclusters. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:11708-11720. [PMID: 33656845 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c01164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Conventional antiangiogenetic inhibitors suffered from poor delivery problems that result in unsatisfactory antitumor treatment efficacy. Although the liposomes or nanomaterial-based delivery systems can improve the therapeutic efficacy of antiangiogenic molecules, the assembly process is far too complex. Herein, a nanomaterial or a new nanodrug that could work without the help of a carrier and could be easily synthesized is needed. Au nanoclusters (AuNCs) are a kind of ideal nanostructures that could spontaneously enter into the cell and could be synthesized by a relatively easy one-pot method. Here, changing the traditional ligand glutathione (GSH) into an anti-Flt1 peptide (AF) has enriched the newly synthesized AF@AuNCs with targeted antiangiogenic properties. Based on the specific binding between AF and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1), the interaction between VEGFR1 and its ligands could be blocked. Furthermore, the expression of VEGFR2 could be downregulated. Compared with pure AF peptide- and GSH-participated AuNCs (GSH@AuNCs), AF@AuNCs were more effective in inhibiting both tube formation and migration of the endothelial cells in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) experiment and antitumor experiment were conducted to further verify the enhanced antiangiogenesis and tumor inhibition effect of AF@AuNCs. Our findings provide promising evidence of a carrier-free nanodrug for tumors and other vascular hyperproliferative diseases.
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- Qirong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Oral Pathology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Oral Pathology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Magrì D, Veronesi M, Sánchez-Moreno P, Tolardo V, Bandiera T, Pompa PP, Athanassiou A, Fragouli D. PET nanoplastics interactions with water contaminants and their impact on human cells. Environ Pollut 2021; 271:116262. [PMID: 33360657 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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In recent years, many studies are focusing on the negative effects of plastic pollution, and in particular on the nanosized plastic fragments and their implications on the environment and human health. Nanoplastics in the environment interact with a great number of substances, many of which are dangerous to humans, but the interaction mechanisms, the complexes formation processes, and their biological impact are still poorly understood. Here we report a study on the interactions of polyethylene terephthalate nanoplastics, produced by laser ablation, with three different types of contaminants: glyphosate, levofloxacin and Hg2+ ions, and we demonstrate that the nanoplastics form complexes with all three contaminants through their favorable binding. Most importantly, this study highlights that to demonstrate the overall effect of the nanoplastics internalized by cells in vitro, it is important to combine alternative methodologies, such as metabolomics, with standard biological assays (i.e., cell viability and ROS production). In this way it becomes possible to better understand the body's response to this new class of pollutants and their possible chronic toxicity. Summary: PET nanoplastics, fabricated by laser ablation, interact with aqueous pollutants forming nanoclusters. The nanoclusters affect the cells metabolism, suggesting long-term risks.
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- Davide Magrì
- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy; Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genova, Via All'Opera Pia, 13, 16145, Genova, Italy
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- D3-PharmaChemistry, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy; Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering, University of Genova, Via All'Opera Pia, 13, 16145, Genova, Italy
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- D3-PharmaChemistry, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy
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- Smart Materials, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163, Genova, Italy.
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Hoseini-Ghahfarokhi M, Mirkiani S, Mozaffari N, Abdolahi Sadatlu MA, Ghasemi A, Abbaspour S, Akbarian M, Farjadian F, Karimi M. Applications of Graphene and Graphene Oxide in Smart Drug/Gene Delivery: Is the World Still Flat? Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:9469-9496. [PMID: 33281443 PMCID: PMC7710865 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s265876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Graphene, a wonder material, has made far-reaching developments in many different fields such as materials science, electronics, condensed physics, quantum physics, energy systems, etc. Since its discovery in 2004, extensive studies have been done for understanding its physical and chemical properties. Owing to its unique characteristics, it has rapidly became a potential candidate for nano-bio researchers to explore its usage in biomedical applications. In the last decade, remarkable efforts have been devoted to investigating the biomedical utilization of graphene and graphene-based materials, especially in smart drug and gene delivery as well as cancer therapy. Inspired by a great number of successful graphene-based materials integrations into the biomedical area, here we summarize the most recent developments made about graphene applications in biomedicine. In this paper, we review the up-to-date advances of graphene-based materials in drug delivery applications, specifically targeted drug/ gene delivery, delivery of antitumor drugs, controlled and stimuli-responsive drug release, photodynamic therapy applications and optical imaging and theranostics, as well as investigating the future trends and succeeding challenges in this topic to provide an outlook for future researches.
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- Mojtaba Hoseini-Ghahfarokhi
- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Research School of Electrical, Energy and Materials Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra2601, Australia
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- Department of Engineering, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
- Advanced Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Engineering, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Iran Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Luo Y, Wang X, Cao Y. Transcriptomic analysis suggested the involvement of impaired lipid droplet biogenesis in graphene oxide-induced cytotoxicity in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 333:109325. [PMID: 33221320 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Previous studies revealed that direct contact with graphene oxide (GO) induced cytotoxic effects, but the importance of involvement of metabolic pathways, in particular lipid metabolism pathways, might be overlooked. In this study, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were exposed to GO with large size (denoted as GO-L) or small size (denoted as GO-S), and transcriptomics were used to understand the mechanisms of cytotoxicity of GO at systemic levels. It was shown that GO-L more significantly induced cytotoxicity compared with GO-S. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that compared with GO-S, GO-L had larger impact on gene ontology terms related with mitochondrial function as well as Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways related with cell death and growth. But GO-S showed greater influence on KEGG pathways related with lipid metabolism. Both types of GO showed minimal impact on oxidative stress but increased de novo lipogenesis protein fatty acid synthase (FASN). However, only GO-S significantly promoted acyl-CoA synthetase 3 (ACSL3), a key enzyme responsible for esterification of free fatty acids and lipid droplet biogenesis. Not surprisingly, GO-L but not GO-S impaired lipid droplet biogenesis, and increasing lipid levels by oleic acid or α-linolenic acid reduced the cytotoxicity of GO-L to HUVECs. Combined, the results from this study suggested that impaired lipid droplet biogenesis was involved in GO-induced cytotoxicity in HUVECs, and inducing lipid droplet biogenesis could prevent the cytotoxicity of GO.
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- Yingmei Luo
- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China.
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