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Shuai Y, Li N, Zhang Y, Bao Q, Wei T, Yang T, Cheng Q, Wang W, Hu B, Mao C, Yang M. Aptamer-free upconversion nanoparticle/silk biosensor system for low-cost and highly sensitive detection of antibiotic residues. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 258:116335. [PMID: 38710144 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116335] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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The detection of antibiotics is crucial for safeguarding the environment, ensuring food safety, and promoting human health. However, developing a rapid, convenient, low-cost, and sensitive method for antibiotic detection presents significant challenges. Herein, an aptamer-free biosensor was successfully constructed using upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) coated with silk fibroin (SF), based on Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) and the charge-transfer effect, for detecting roxithromycin (RXM). A synergistic FRET efficiency was achieved by utilizing alizarin red and RXM complexes as energy acceptors, with UCNP as the energy donor, and immobilizing an ultrathin SF protein corona within 10 nm. The biosensor detects RXM in deionized water with high sensitivity primarily through monolayer adsorption, with a detection range of 1.0 nM-141.6 nM and a detection limit as low as 0.68 nM. The performance of this biosensor was compared with the ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method for detecting antibiotics in river water separately and a strong correlation between the two methods was observed. The biosensor exhibited long-term stability in aqueous solutions (up to 60 d) with no attenuation of fluorescence intensity. Furthermore, the biosensor's applicability extended to the highly sensitive detection of other antibiotics, such as azithromycin. This study introduces a low-cost, eco-friendly, and highly sensitive method for antibiotic detection, with broad potential for future applications in environmental, healthcare, and food-related fields.
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- Yajun Shuai
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, PR China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Bee Resource Utilization and Innovation of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China.
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Chen S, Zhang Y, Chen H, Zheng W, Hu X, Mao L, Guo X, Lian H. Surface property and in vitro toxicity effect of insoluble particles given by protein corona: Implication for PM cytotoxicity assessment. Eco Environ Health 2024; 3:137-144. [PMID: 38638169 PMCID: PMC11021833 DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.011] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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In vitro toxicological assessment helps explore key fractions of particulate matter (PM) in association with the toxic mechanism. Previous studies mainly discussed the toxicity effects of the water-soluble and organic-soluble fractions of PM. However, the toxicity of insoluble fractions is relatively poorly understood, and the adsorption of proteins is rarely considered. In this work, the formation of protein corona on the surface of insoluble particles during incubation in a culture medium was investigated. It was found that highly abundant proteins in fetal bovine serum were the main components of the protein corona. The adsorbed proteins increased the dispersion stability of insoluble particles. Meanwhile, the leaching concentrations of some metal elements (e.g., Cu, Zn, and Pb) from PM increased in the presence of proteins. The toxicity effects and potential mechanisms of the PM insoluble particle-protein corona complex on macrophage cells RAW264.7 were discussed. The results revealed that the PM insoluble particle-protein corona complex could influence the phagosome pathway in RAW264.7 cells. Thus, it promoted the intracellular reactive oxygen species generation and induced a greater degree of cell differentiation, significantly altering cell morphology. Consequently, this work sheds new light on the combination of insoluble particles and protein corona in terms of PM cytotoxicity assessment.
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- Sisi Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Center of Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Center of Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Center of Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Center of Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Center of Materials Analysis, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Tang Y, Liu B, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Huang Y, Fan W. Interactions between nanoparticles and lymphatic systems: Mechanisms and applications in drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 209:115304. [PMID: 38599495 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115304] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The lymphatic system has garnered significant attention in drug delivery research due to the advantages it offers, such as enhancing systemic exposure and enabling lymph node targeting for nanomedicines via the lymphatic delivery route. The journey of drug carriers involves transport from the administration site to the lymphatic vessels, traversing the lymph before entering the bloodstream or targeting specific lymph nodes. However, the anatomical and physiological barriers of the lymphatic system play a pivotal role in influencing the behavior and efficiency of carriers. To expedite research and subsequent clinical translation, this review begins by introducing the composition and classification of the lymphatic system. Subsequently, we explore the routes and mechanisms through which nanoparticles enter lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. The review further delves into the interactions between nanomedicine and body fluids at the administration site or within lymphatic vessels. Finally, we provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in lymphatic delivery systems, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in current systems for delivering macromolecules and vaccines.
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- Yisi Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Novel Formulation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Comparative Medicine, National Center of Technology Innovation for Animal Model, Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Comparative Medicine Center, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Novel Formulation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Novel Formulation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Novel Formulation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China; Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan 528437, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery Technology and Novel Formulation, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China.
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Huang B, Li JM, Zang XM, Wang M, Pan W, Zhang KD, He H, Tan QG, Miao AJ. Cell-excreted proteins mediate the interactions of differently sized silica nanoparticles during cellular uptake. J Hazard Mater 2024; 469:133894. [PMID: 38452668 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133894] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Exposure to different types of nanoparticles (NPs) results in their deposition in human bodies. While most studies have examined the cellular uptake of only one type of NP at a time, how the dynamics of NP uptake may change in the presence of other types of NPs remains unclear. We therefore investigated the interplay of two differently sized SiO2 NPs during their uptake by A549 human lung carcinoma cells. Both NPs contained a CdSeTe core, which was labeled with different Cd isotopes to differentiate between them. Our study showed that the uptake of one size of SiO2 NPs either increased or decreased with the concentration of the other size of SiO2 NPs. This variation in uptake was attributable to the concentration-dependent aggregation of SiO2 NPs, as determined by the amount of cell-excreted proteins adsorbed on the NP surface. Further, the effects of the protein corona on the attachment of SiO2 NPs to the cell surface and uptake competition between differently sized SiO2 NPs also played important roles. Cell-excreted proteins were then analyzed by proteomics. Overall, the complex interactions between coexisting NPs of different physicochemical properties and cell-excreted proteins should be considered during bio-applications and bio-safety evaluations of NPs.
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- Bin Huang
- Jiangsu Open Laboratory of Major Scientific Instrument and Equipment, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Environmental Risk Prevention and Emergency Response Technology, School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China
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- Jiangsu Open Laboratory of Major Scientific Instrument and Equipment, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Environmental Risk Prevention and Emergency Response Technology, School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems of Ministry of Education, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, PR China.
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Vismara A, Gautieri A. Molecular insights into nanoplastics-peptides binding and their interactions with the lipid membrane. Biophys Chem 2024; 308:107213. [PMID: 38428229 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2024.107213] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Micro- and nanoplastics have become a significant concern, due to their ubiquitous presence in the environment. These particles can be internalized by the human body through ingestion, inhalation, or dermal contact, and then they can interact with environmental or biological molecules, such as proteins, resulting in the formation of the protein corona. However, information on the role of protein corona in the human body is still missing. Coarse-grain models of the nanoplastics and pentapeptides were created and simulated at the microscale to study the role of protein corona. Additionally, a lipid bilayer coarse-grain model was reproduced to investigate the behavior of the coronated nanoplastics in proximity of a lipid bilayer. Hydrophobic and aromatic amino acids have a high tendency to create stable bonds with all nanoplastics. Moreover, polystyrene and polypropylene establish bonds with polar and charged amino acids. When the coronated nanoplastics are close to a lipid bilayer, different behaviors can be observed. Polyethylene creates a single polymeric chain, while polypropylene tends to break down into its single chains. Polystyrene can both separate into its individual chains and remain aggregated. The protein corona plays an important role when interacting with the nanoplastics and the lipid membrane. More studies are needed to validate the results and to enhance the complexity of the systems.
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- Arianna Vismara
- Biomolecular Engineering Lab, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Biomolecular Engineering Lab, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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Heaugwane D, Cerlati O, Belkhir K, Tarek Benkhaled B, Catrouillet S, Fabing I, Claparols C, Vedrenne M, Goudounèche D, Payré B, Lucia Bona B, Tosi A, Baldelli Bombelli F, Vicendo P, Lapinte V, Lonetti B, Mingotaud AF, Gibot L. Coumarin-poly(2-oxazoline)s as synergetic and protein-undetected nanovectors for photodynamic therapy. Int J Pharm 2024; 658:124186. [PMID: 38701908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124186] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Because of the difficult challenges of nanopharmaceutics, the development of a variety of nanovectors is still highly desired. Photodynamic therapy, which uses a photosensitizer to locally produce reactive oxygen species to kill the undesired cells, is a typical example for which encapsulation has been shown to be beneficial. The present work describes the use of coumarin-functionalized polymeric nanovectors based on the self-assembly of amphiphilic poly(2-oxazoline)s. Encapsulation of pheophorbide a, a known PDT photosensitizer, is shown to lead to an increased efficiency compared to the un-encapsulated version. Interestingly, the presence of coumarin both enhances the desired photocytotoxicity and enables the crosslinking of the vectors. Various nanovectors are examined, differing by their size, shape and hydrophilicity. Their behaviour in PDT protocols on HCT-116 cells monolayers is described, the influence of their crosslinking commented. Furthermore, the formation of a protein corona is assessed.
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- Diana Heaugwane
- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- ICGM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratoire SPCMIB, CNRS UMR5068, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 Rte de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
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- Institut de Chimie de Toulouse, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, ICT-FR CNRS 2599, 31062 Toulouse France
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- Institut de Chimie de Toulouse, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, ICT-FR CNRS 2599, 31062 Toulouse France
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- CMEAB Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 133 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex, France
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- CMEAB Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 133 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex, France
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular and Bio-Nanomaterials (SupraBioNanoLab), Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular and Bio-Nanomaterials (SupraBioNanoLab), Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Supramolecular and Bio-Nanomaterials (SupraBioNanoLab), Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Via Luigi Mancinelli 7, 20131 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- ICGM, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France.
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- Laboratoire Softmat, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 31062 Toulouse, France.
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Zhao T, Ren M, Shi J, Wang H, Bai J, Du W, Xiang B. Engineering the protein corona: Strategies, effects, and future directions in nanoparticle therapeutics. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116627. [PMID: 38653112 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116627] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Nanoparticles (NPs) serve as versatile delivery systems for anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant agents. The manipulation of protein-NP interactions within biological systems is crucial to the application of NPs in drug delivery and cancer nanotherapeutics. The protein corona (PC) that forms on the surface of NPs is the interface between biomacromolecules and NPs and significantly influences their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Upon encountering proteins, NPs undergo surface alterations that facilitate their clearance from circulation by the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS). PC behavior depends largely on the biological microenvironment and the physicochemical properties of the NPs. This review describes various strategies employed to engineer PC compositions on NP surfaces. The effects of NP characteristics such as size, shape, surface modification and protein precoating on PC performance were explored. In addition, this study addresses these challenges and guides the future directions of this evolving field.
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- Tianyu Zhao
- Department of Pharmacy, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Li N, Huang J, He S, Zheng Q, Ye F, Qin Z, Wang D, Xiao T, Mao M, Zhou Z, Tang T, Zhang L, Wang X, Wang Y, Lyu Y, Liu L, Dai L, Wang J, Guan J. The development of a novel zeolite-based assay for efficient and deep plasma proteomic profiling. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:164. [PMID: 38600601 PMCID: PMC11007927 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02404-9] [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: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Plasma proteins are considered the most informative source of biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics has been applied to identify biomarkers in plasma, but the complexity of the plasma proteome and the extremely large dynamic range of protein abundances in plasma make the clinical application of plasma proteomics highly challenging. We designed and synthesized zeolite-based nanoparticles to deplete high-abundance plasma proteins. The resulting novel plasma proteomic assay can measure approximately 3000 plasma proteins in a 45 min chromatographic gradient. Compared to those in neat and depleted plasma, the plasma proteins identified by our assay exhibited distinct biological profiles, as validated in several public datasets. A pilot investigation of the proteomic profile of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort identified 15 promising protein features, highlighting the diagnostic value of the plasma proteome in distinguishing individuals with and without HCC. Furthermore, this assay can be easily integrated with all current downstream protein profiling methods and potentially extended to other biofluids. In conclusion, we established a robust and efficient plasma proteomic assay with unprecedented identification depth, paving the way for the translation of plasma proteomics into clinical applications.
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- Nan Li
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital, (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
- Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of YangJiang, Yangjiang, 529500, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanfang Hospital,, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Chronic Airways Diseases Laboratory, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital, (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China.
- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital, (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China.
- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Marques C, Borchard G, Jordan O. Unveiling the challenges of engineered protein corona from the proteins' perspective. Int J Pharm 2024; 654:123987. [PMID: 38467206 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123987] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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It is well known that protein corona affects the "biological identity" of nanoparticles (NPs), which has been seen as both a challenge and an opportunity. Approaches have moved from avoiding protein adsorption to trying to direct it, taking advantage of the formation of a protein corona to favorably modify the pharmacokinetic parameters of NPs. Although promising, the results obtained with engineered NPs still need to be completely understood. While much effort has been put into understanding how the surface of nanomaterials affects protein absorption, less is known about how proteins can affect corona formation due to their specific physicochemical properties. This review addresses this knowledge gap, examining key protein factors influencing corona formation, highlighting current challenges in studying protein-protein interactions, and discussing future perspectives in the field.
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- Cintia Marques
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet 1211, Geneva, Switzerland
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Soliman MG, Trinh DN, Ravagli C, Meleady P, Henry M, Movia D, Doumett S, Cappiello L, Prina-Mello A, Baldi G, Monopoli MP. Development of a fast and simple method for the isolation of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles protein corona from protein-rich matrices. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:503-519. [PMID: 38184993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.177] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The adsorption of proteins onto the surface of nanoparticle (NP) leads to the formation of the so-called "protein corona" as consisting both loosely and tightly bound proteins. It is well established that the biological identity of NPs that may be acquired after exposure to a biological matrix is mostly provided by the components of the hard corona as the pristine surface is generally less accessible for binding. For that reason, the isolation and the characterisation of the NP-corona complexes and identification of the associated biomolecules can help in understanding its biological behaviour. Established methods for the isolation of the NP-HC complexes are time-demanding and can lead to different results based on the isolation method applied. Herein, we have developed a fast and simple method using ferromagnetic beads isolated from commercial MACS column and used for the isolation of superparamagnetic NP following exposure to different types of biological milieu. We first demonstrated the ability to easily isolate superparamagnetic iron oxide NPs (IONPs) from different concentrations of human blood plasma, and also tested the method on the corona isolation using more complex biological matrices, such as culture medium containing pulmonary mucus where the ordinary corona methods cannot be applied. Our developed method showed less than 20% difference in plasma corona composition when compared with centrifugation. It also showed effective isolation of NP-HC complexes from mucus-containing culture media upon comparing with centrifugation and MACS columns, which failed to wash out the unbound proteins. Our study was supported with a full characterisation profile including dynamic light scattering, nanoparticle tracking analysis, analytical disk centrifuge, and zeta potentials. The biomolecules/ proteins composing the HC were separated by vertical gel electrophoresis and subsequently analysed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. In addition to our achievements in comparing different isolation methods to separate IONPs with corona from human plasma, this is the first study that provides a complete characterisation profile of particle protein corona after exposure in vitro to pulmonary mucus-containing culture media.
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- Mahmoud G Soliman
- Chemistry Department, RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), 123 St Stephen Green, Dublin 2, Ireland; Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), 123 St Stephen Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Research Center Colorobbia, Cericol, Colorobbia Consulting, Via Pietramarina 123, 50053, Vinci, Florence, Italy
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- National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Laboratory for Biological Characterisation of Advanced Materials (LBCAM), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland; Applied Radiation Therapy Trinity (ARTT), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Research Center Colorobbia, Cericol, Colorobbia Consulting, Via Pietramarina 123, 50053, Vinci, Florence, Italy
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- Research Center Colorobbia, Cericol, Colorobbia Consulting, Via Pietramarina 123, 50053, Vinci, Florence, Italy
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- Laboratory for Biological Characterisation of Advanced Materials (LBCAM), Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland; Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Group, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI), School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 8, Ireland
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- Research Center Colorobbia, Cericol, Colorobbia Consulting, Via Pietramarina 123, 50053, Vinci, Florence, Italy
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- Chemistry Department, RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), 123 St Stephen Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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Zhou J, Gao B, Zhang H, Yang R, Huang J, Li X, Zhong Y, Wang Y, Zhu X, Luo Y, Yan F. Ginsenoside modified lipid-coated perfluorocarbon nanodroplets: A novel approach to reduce complement protein adsorption and prolong in vivo circulation. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:1845-1863. [PMID: 38572112 PMCID: PMC10985128 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Lipid-coated perfluorocarbon nanodroplets (lp-NDs) hold great promise in bio-medicine as vehicles for drug delivery, molecular imaging and vaccine agents. However, their clinical utility is restricted by limited targeted accumulation, attributed to the innate immune system (IIS), which acts as the initial defense mechanism in humans. This study aimed to optimize lp-ND formulations to minimize non-specific clearance by the IIS. Ginsenosides (Gs), the principal components of Panax ginseng, possessing complement inhibition ability, structural similarity to cholesterol, and comparable fat solubility to phospholipids, were used as promising candidate IIS inhibitors. Two different types of ginsenoside-based lp-NDs (Gs lp-NDs) were created, and their efficacy in reducing IIS recognition was examined. The Gs lp-NDs were observed to inhibit the adsorption of C3 in the protein corona (PC) and the generation of SC5b-9. Adding Gs to lp-NDs reduced complement adsorption and phagocytosis, resulting in a longer blood circulation time in vivo compared to lp-NDs that did not contain Gs. These results suggest that Gs can act as anti-complement and anti-phagocytosis adjuvants, potentially reducing non-specific clearance by the IIS and improving lifespan.
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- Jie Zhou
- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China Washington Mitochondria and Metabolism Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China Washington Mitochondria and Metabolism Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Research Core Facilities of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ultrasound Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Laboratory of Ultrasound Imaging of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Berrecoso G, Bravo SB, Arriaga I, Abrescia N, Crecente-Campo J, Alonso MJ. Controlling the protein corona of polymeric nanocapsules: effect of polymer shell on protein adsorption. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:918-933. [PMID: 37805955 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01441-5] [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] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Understanding the interactions between nanocarriers and plasma proteins is essential for controlling their biological fate. Based on the reported potential of polymeric nanocapsules (NCs) for the targeted delivery of oncological drugs, the main objective of this work has been to investigate how the surface chemical composition influences their protein corona fingerprint. Thus, we developed six NC prototypes with different polymer shells and physicochemical properties and quantified the amount of protein adsorbed upon incubation in human plasma. Using sequential window acquisition of all theoretical mass spectra (SWATH-MS) and following the Minimum Information about Nanomaterial Biocorona Experiments (MINBE) guidelines, we identified different protein corona patterns. As expected, the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG) in the polymer shell reduced the protein corona, particularly the adsorption of immunoglobulins. However, by comparing the different prototypes, we concluded that the protein adsorption pattern was not exclusively driven by PEG. In fact, a highly PEGylated prototype exhibited intense apolipoprotein IV adsorption. On the other hand, we also observed that polymeric NCs containing 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium propane (DOTAP) exhibited high adsorption of vitronectin, a protein that is known for enhancing the uptake of nanosystems by lung epithelium and several cancer cells. Overall, the gathered information allowed us to identify promising polymeric NCs with an expected prolonged circulation time, enhanced tumor targeting, liver accumulation, and preferential uptake by the immune system. In this sense, the analyses of the protein corona performed along this work will hopefully contribute to advancing a new generation of rationally designed nanometric drug delivery systems.
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- Germán Berrecoso
- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- IDIS Research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- IDIS Research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Proteomics Laboratory, CHUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Structure and Cell Biology of Viruses Lab, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Derio, Spain
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- Structure and Cell Biology of Viruses Lab, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Derio, Spain
- Ikerbasque Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- IDIS Research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- IDIS Research Institute, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Bae Y, Liu X. Unveiling the effects of protein corona formation on the aggregation kinetics of gold nanoparticles in monovalent and divalent electrolytes. Environ Pollut 2024; 346:123552. [PMID: 38346633 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123552] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Elucidation of the aggregation behaviors of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in water systems is crucial to understanding their environmental fate and transport as well as human health effects. We investigated the early-stage aggregation kinetics of AuNPs coated by human serum albumin (HSA) protein corona (PC) in NaCl and CaCl2 through time-resolved dynamic light scattering. We found that the aggregation of PC-AuNPs depended on the concerted effects of electrolyte concentration, valence, and HSA concentration. At low HSA concentration (≤0.005 g/L), the aggregation kinetics of PC-AuNPs was similar to that of bare AuNPs due to insignificant HSA adsorption. At intermediate HSA concentrations of 0.025-0.050 g/L, the aggregation of PC-AuNPs was retarded in both electrolytes due to steric repulsive forces imparted by the PCs. Additionally, HSA PCs had a weaker retardation effect on PC-AuNPs aggregation in divalent than in monovalent electrolytes. Quartz crystal microbalance measurements revealed that the presence of Ca2+ promoted additional HSA adsorption on PC-AuNPs likely via -COO-Ca2+ bond, and eventually enhanced the aggregation between PC-AuNPs. High-concentration HSA (>0.5 g/L) resulted in no PC-AuNPs aggregation regardless of electrolyte valence and concentrations. Finally, desorption of HSA barely occurred after adsorption on the gold surface, suggesting that the formation of PC-AuNPs is mostly irreversible.
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- Yeunook Bae
- Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States.
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Jasinski J, Völkl M, Wilde MV, Jérôme V, Fröhlich T, Freitag R, Scheibel T. Influence of the polymer type of a microplastic challenge on the reaction of murine cells. J Hazard Mater 2024; 465:133280. [PMID: 38141312 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133280] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Due to global pollution derived from plastic waste, the research on microplastics is of increasing public interest. Until now, most studies addressing the effect of microplastic particles on vertebrate cells have primarily utilized polystyrene particles (PS). Other studies on polymer microparticles made, e.g., of polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), or poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), cannot easily be directly compared to these PS studies, since the used microparticles differ widely in size and surface features. Here, effects caused by pristine microparticles of a narrow size range between 1 - 4 µm from selected conventional polymers including PS, PE, and PVC, were compared to those of particles made of polymers derived from biological sources like polylactic acid (PLA), and cellulose acetate (CA). The microparticles were used to investigate cellular uptake and assess cytotoxic effects on murine macrophages and epithelial cells. Despite differences in the particles' properties (e.g. ζ-potential and surface morphology), macrophages were able to ingest all tested particles, whereas epithelial cells ingested only the PS-based particles, which had a strong negative ζ-potential. Most importantly, none of the used model polymer particles exhibited significant short-time cytotoxicity, although the general effect of environmentally relevant microplastic particles on organisms requires further investigation.
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- Julia Jasinski
- Biomaterials, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Gene Center Munich, Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA), LMU München, Munich, Germany; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Paleontology & Geobiology, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Gene Center Munich, Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA), LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Process Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany; Bayreuth Center for Molecular Biosciences (BZMB), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biomaterials, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany; Bayreuth Center for Colloids and Interfaces (BZKG), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany; Bayreuth Center for Molecular Biosciences (BZMB), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany; Bayreuth Center for Material Science (BayMAT), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany; Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
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Wang J, Xu Y, Zhou Y, Zhang J, Jia J, Jiao P, Liu Y, Su G. Modulating the toxicity of engineered nanoparticles by controlling protein corona formation: Recent advances and future prospects. Sci Total Environ 2024; 914:169590. [PMID: 38154635 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169590] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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With the rapid development and widespread application of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), understanding the fundamental interactions between ENPs and biological systems is essential to assess and predict the fate of ENPs in vivo. When ENPs are exposed to complex physiological environments, biomolecules quickly and inevitably adsorb to ENPs to form a biomolecule corona, such as a protein corona (PC). The formed PC has a significant effect on the physicochemical properties of ENPs and gives them a brand new identity in the biological environment, which determines the subsequent ENP-cell/tissue/organ interactions. Controlling the formation of PCs is therefore of utmost importance to accurately predict and optimize the behavior of ENPs within living organisms, as well as ensure the safety of their applications. In this review, we provide an overview of the fundamental aspects of the PC, including the formation mechanism, composition, and frequently used characterization techniques. We comprehensively discuss the potential impact of the PC on ENP toxicity, including cytotoxicity, immune response, and so on. Additionally, we summarize recent advancements in manipulating PC formation on ENPs to achieve the desired biological outcomes. We further discuss the challenges and prospects, aiming to provide valuable insights for a better understanding and prediction of ENP behaviors in vivo, as well as the development of low-toxicity ENPs.
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- Jiali Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Digestive Diseases Center, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 510001, China; Center for Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 510001 Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Normal University, Jinan 250200, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou 310024, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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El Mohamad M, Han Q, Clulow AJ, Cao C, Safdar A, Stenzel M, Drummond CJ, Greaves TL, Zhai J. Regulating the structural polymorphism and protein corona composition of phytantriol-based lipid nanoparticles using choline ionic liquids. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:841-852. [PMID: 38091907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.005] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Lipid-based lyotropic liquid crystalline nanoparticles (LCNPs) face stability challenges in biological fluids during clinical translation. Ionic Liquids (ILs) have emerged as effective solvent additives for tuning the structure of LCNP's and enhancing their stability. We investigated the effect of a library of 21 choline-based biocompatible ILs with 9 amino acid anions as well as 10 other organic/inorganic anions during the preparation of phytantriol (PHY)-based LCNPs, followed by incubation in human serum and serum proteins. Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) results show that the phase behaviour of the LCNPs depends on the IL concentration and anion structure. Incubation with human serum led to a phase transition from the inverse bicontinuous cubic (Q2) to the inverse hexagonal (H2) mesophase, influenced by the specific IL present. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and proteomics analysis of selected samples, including PHY control and those with choline glutamate, choline hexanoate, and choline geranate, identified abundant proteins in the protein corona, including albumin, apolipoproteins, and serotransferrin. The composition of the protein corona varied among samples, shedding light on the intricate interplay between ILs, internal structure and surface chemistry of LCNPs, and biological fluids.
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- Mohamad El Mohamad
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron, ANSTO, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Macromolecular Design, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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Le-Vinh B, Le NMN, Phan TNQ, Lam HT, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Effects of excipients on the interactions of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems with human blood plasma and plasma membranes. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s13346-024-01541-w. [PMID: 38411893 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-024-01541-w] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Due to its versatility in formulation and manufacturing, self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) can be used to design parenteral formulations. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the effects of excipients on the behavior of SEDDS formulations upon parenteral administration, particularly their interactions with blood plasma and cell membranes. In this study, we prepared three neutrally charged SEDDS formulations composed of medium-chain triglycerides as the oil phase, polyoxyl-35 castor oil (EL35) and polyethylene glycol (15)-hydroxystearate (HS15) as the nonionic surfactants, medium-chain mono- and diglycerides as the co-surfactant, and propylene glycol as the co-solvent. The cationic surfactant, didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDA), and the anionic surfactant, sodium deoxycholate (DEO), were added to the neutral SEDDS preconcentrates to obtain cationic and anionic SEDDS, respectively. SEDDS were incubated with human blood plasma and recovered by size exclusion chromatography. Data showed that SEDDS emulsion droplets can bind plasma protein to different extents depending on their surface charge and surfactant used. At pH 7.4, the least protein binding was observed with anionic SEDDS. Positive charges increased protein binding. SEDDS stabilized by HS15 can adsorb more plasma protein and induce more plasma membrane disruption activity than SEDDS stabilized by EL35. These effects were more pronounced with the HS15 + DDA combination. The addition of DDA and DEO to SEDDS increased plasma membrane disruption (PMD) activities, and DDA (1% w/w) was more active than DEO (2% w/w). PMD activities of SEDDS were concentration-dependent and vanished at appropriate dilution ratios.
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- Bao Le-Vinh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
- Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Viet Nam
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80/82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria.
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Wu X, Gong J, Zhang H, Wang Y, Tan F. Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of PEGylated MXene nanomaterials mediated by protein corona. Sci Total Environ 2024; 912:169227. [PMID: 38101623 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169227] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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A stringent analysis of the biocompatibility of MXene is a necessary condition for assessing the biological risk of MXene. Owing to high surface free energy, MXene is capable of adsorbing a large amount of blood proteins to form MXene-protein corona complexes, however, a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between MXene and cellular physiological systems remains limited. Therefore, we investigated the cellular uptake and cytotoxicity effect of MXene Ti3C2Tx and PEGylation Ti3C2Tx mediated by human serum protein corona in THP-1 cells. It was found that PEGylation can alter the interaction between Ti3C2Tx and serum proteins, inducing a significant transformation in the fingerprint of the protein corona. Following protein corona formation, both Ti3C2Tx and PEGylated Ti3C2Tx predominantly accumulated at lysosomal sites within THP-1 cells. Further analysis revealed that clathrin-mediated endocytosis was the primary mechanism of Ti3C2Tx internalization by THP-1 cells. There was no significant effect on cell viability. However, we found that Ti3C2Tx plays a dual role as both a stimulus and scavenger of ROS within THP-1 cells, influenced by its PEGylation and the formation of a protein corona. This study provides important insights for biocompatibility evaluation and rational design of nanoproducts based on Ti3C2Tx in the future.
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- Xuri Wu
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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Ducoli S, Federici S, Cocca M, Gentile G, Zendrini A, Bergese P, Depero LE. Characterization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyamide (PA) true-to-life nanoplastics and their biological interactions. Environ Pollut 2024; 343:123150. [PMID: 38103711 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123150] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Plastic and microplastics, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS), are major contributors to environmental pollution. However, there is a growing recognition of the need to investigate a wider range of plastic polymers to fully understand the extent and impacts of plastic pollution. This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of true-to-life nanoplastics (T2LNPs) derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyamide (PA) to enhance our understanding of environmental nanoplastics pollution. T2LNPs were produced through cryogenic mechanical fragmentation of everyday items made from these polymers. A solid methodological framework incorporating various characterization techniques was established. Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were employed to study the chemical composition and confirm the absence of chemical modifications possibly occurring during fragmentation. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to analyze the morphology of the T2LNPs. Additionally, AFM image analysis compared to dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements provided insights into the size distribution and the stability of the T2LNP suspensions. The results revealed the heterogeneity of T2LNPs derived from PET and PA, emphasizing the importance of studying different plastic compositions to comprehensively understand nanoplastics pollution. Lastly, the distinctive characteristics and morphology of T2LNPs were translated into the realm of biological interactions, offering initial insights into the influence of these disparities on the formation of the protein corona on the surface of T2LNPs. By proposing T2LNPs as test materials and establishing a comprehensive characterization approach, this study aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding the behavior and toxicity of nanoplastics. Furthermore, it highlights the need for a reliable and transferable analytical package for nanoplastic characterization to facilitate future studies on the environmental impact of nanoplastics.
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- Serena Ducoli
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Florence, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Florence, Italy.
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials - National Research Council of Italy, Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials - National Research Council of Italy, Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; Consorzio Sistemi a Grande Interfase (CSGI), Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Florence, Italy; Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; Consorzio Sistemi a Grande Interfase (CSGI), Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Florence, Italy
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Wu H, Li CS, Tang XR, Guo Y, Tang H, Cao A, Wang H. Impact of calcium ions at physiological concentrations on the adsorption behavior of proteins on silica nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 656:35-46. [PMID: 37984169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.058] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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The adsorption of proteins on nanoparticles (NPs) largely decides the fate and bioeffects of NPs in vivo. However, bio-fluids are too complicated to directly study in them to reveal related mechanisms, and current studies on model systems often ignore some important biological factors, such as metal ions. Herein, we evaluate the effect of Ca2+ at physiological concentrations on the protein adsorption on negatively-charged silica NP (SNP50). It is found that Ca2+, as well as Mg2+ and several transition metal ions, significantly enhances the adsorption of negatively-charged proteins on SNP50. Moreover, the Ca2+-induced enhancement of protein adsorption leads to the reduced uptake of SNP50 by HeLa cells. A double-chelating mechanism is proposed for the enhanced adsorption of negatively-charged proteins by multivalent metal ions that can form 6 (or more) coordinate bonds, where the metal ions are chelated by both the surface groups of NPs and the surface residues of the adsorbed proteins. This mechanism is consistent with all experimental evidences from metal ions-induced changes of physicochemical properties of NPs to protein adsorption isotherms, and is validated with several model proteins as well as complicated serum. The findings highlight the importance of investigating the influences of physiological factors on the interaction between proteins and NPs.
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- Hao Wu
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Brouwer H, Porbahaie M, Boeren S, Busch M, Bouwmeester H. The in vitro gastrointestinal digestion-associated protein corona of polystyrene nano- and microplastics increases their uptake by human THP-1-derived macrophages. Part Fibre Toxicol 2024; 21:4. [PMID: 38311718 PMCID: PMC10838446 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-024-00563-z] [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: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) represent one of the most widespread environmental pollutants of the twenty-first century to which all humans are orally exposed. Upon ingestion, MNPs pass harsh biochemical conditions within the gastrointestinal tract, causing a unique protein corona on the MNP surface. Little is known about the digestion-associated protein corona and its impact on the cellular uptake of MNPs. Here, we systematically studied the influence of gastrointestinal digestion on the cellular uptake of neutral and charged polystyrene MNPs using THP-1-derived macrophages. RESULTS The protein corona composition was quantified using LC‒MS-MS-based proteomics, and the cellular uptake of MNPs was determined using flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Gastrointestinal digestion resulted in a distinct protein corona on MNPs that was retained in serum-containing cell culture medium. Digestion increased the uptake of uncharged MNPs below 500 nm by 4.0-6.1-fold but did not affect the uptake of larger sized or charged MNPs. Forty proteins showed a good correlation between protein abundance and MNP uptake, including coagulation factors, apolipoproteins and vitronectin. CONCLUSION This study provides quantitative data on the presence of gastrointestinal proteins on MNPs and relates this to cellular uptake, underpinning the need to include the protein corona in hazard assessment of MNPs.
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- Hugo Brouwer
- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Immunology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Bona BL, Lagarrigue P, Chirizzi C, Espinoza MIM, Pipino C, Metrangolo P, Cellesi F, Baldelli Bombelli F. Design of fluorinated stealth poly(ε-caprolactone) nanocarriers. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113730. [PMID: 38176337 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113730] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The covalent functionalization of polymers with fluorinated moieties represents a promising strategy for the development of multimodal systems. Moreover, polymer fluorination often endows the resulting nanocarriers with improved colloidal stability in the biological environment. In this work, we developed fluorinated pegylated (PEG) biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) drug nanocarriers showing both high colloidal stability and stealth properties, as well as being (19F)-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) detectable. The optimized nanocarriers were obtained mixing a PEG-PCL block copolymer with a nonafluoro-functionalized PCL polymer. The role of PEGylation and fluorination on self-assembly and colloidal behavior of the obtained nanoparticles (NPs) was investigated, as well as their respective role on stealth properties and colloidal stability. To prove the feasibility of the developed NPs as potential 19F NMR detectable drug delivery systems, a hydrophobic drug was successfully encapsulated, and the maintenance of the relevant 19F NMR properties evaluated. Drug-loaded fluorinated NPs still retained a sharp and intense 19F NMR signal and good relaxivity parameters (i.e., T1 and T2 relaxation times) in water, which were not impaired by drug encapsulation.
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- Beatrice Lucia Bona
- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy; Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy; Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy
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- SupraBioNanoLab, Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20131, Italy.
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Zhang Y, Zhang L, Cai C, Zhang J, Lu P, Shi N, Zhu W, He N, Pan X, Wang T, Feng Z. In situ study of structural changes: Exploring the mechanism of protein corona transition from soft to hard. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:935-944. [PMID: 37898077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.095] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS The process of protein corona changes has been widely believed to follow the Vroman effect, while protein structural change during the process is rarely reported, due to the lack of analytical methods. In-situ interpretation for protein structural change is critical to processes such as the recognition and transport of nanomaterials. EXPERIMENTS Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was used to predict the deflection and twist of the protein tertiary structure. The structural changes of the surface protein corona during the interaction of nanoparticles (NPs) with lipid bilayer were probed in situ and real-time by sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy. FINDINGS The ring tertiary structure of the protein corona is altered from vertical to horizontal on particle surface, a process of the soft-to-hard structural transition, which is contributed by the hydrogen bonding force between the protein and water molecules. The negatively charged protein corona can induce the redistribution of interfacial charge, leading to a more stable hydrogen bond network of the interfacial water. Our findings suggest that the structural change from flexible to rigid is a crucial process in the soft-to-hard transition of the protein corona, which will be a beneficial supplement to the Vroman effect of protein adsorption.
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- Yixin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- SceneRay Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Biomedical Engineering Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Liu N, Liang Y, Wei T, Huang X, Zhang T, Tang M. Protein corona exacerbated inflammatory response in macrophages elicited by CdTe quantum dots. NanoImpact 2024; 33:100494. [PMID: 38246246 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2024.100494] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Nano-bio interface is significant concern in nanomedicine. When nanoparticles (NPs) come into contact with cells, they form complexes with proteins known as protein corona (PC). Cadmium telluride quantum dots (CdTe QDs) have been applied as bioimaging probes and for macrophage theragnostic. However, the impact of protein corona on the behavior of CdTe QDs is not well understood. Macrophages play a crucial role in defending against NPs. In this study, RAW264.7 cells were used to investigated the inflammatory response in macrophages when exposed to CdTe QDs before and after PC formation in fetal bovine serum. The results indicated that protein corona polarized more macrophages towards M1 phenotype. Transcriptomics analysis revealed that PC-CdTe QDs altered a greater number of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) compared to CdTe QDs (177 and 398) at 1.0 μM in macrophages. The DEGs affected by PC-CdTe QDs contained several personalized inflammatory cytokines. The enriched pathways after PC formation included Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, NOD-like receptor signaling pathway, and TNF signaling pathway, etc. Furthermore, PC specifically exacerbated the overexpression of CCL2 and IL-1β proteins. Importantly, PC altered the mechanism of CdTe QD-induced pyroptosis, shifting it from activating NLRC4 to both NLRP1 and NLRP3 inflammasomes, and from cleaving GSDMD and GSDMB to GSDMB alone. Overall, protein corona exacerbated the inflammatory response induced by CdTe QDs in macrophages. This study provides valuable insight into the pro-inflammatory effect of protein corona on CdTe QDs, with implications for their use in bioimaging or macrophage theragnostic by either exploiting or eliminating this biological interface effect.
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- Na Liu
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine & Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Hansen M, Clogston JD. Assessment of Protein Binding Using Asymmetric-Flow Field-Flow Fractionation Combined with Multi-angle Light Scattering and Dynamic Light Scattering. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2789:31-34. [PMID: 38506988 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3786-9_3] [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] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Asymmetric-flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) is a valuable tool to separate and assess different size populations in nanotherapeutics. When coupled with both static light scattering and dynamic light scattering, it can be used to qualitatively assess protein binding to nanoparticles by comparing the shape factors for both non-plasma-incubated samples and plasma-incubated samples. The shape factor is defined as the ratio of the derived root mean square radius (by static light scattering) to the measured hydrodynamic radius (by dynamic light scattering). The shape factor gives an idea of where the center of mass lies in a nanoparticle, and any shift in the shape factor to larger values is indicative of a mass addition to the periphery of the nanoparticle and suggests the presence of protein binding. This protocol will discuss how to set up an experiment to assess protein binding in nanoparticles using AF4, multi-angle light scattering (MALS), and dynamic light scattering (DLS).
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- Matthew Hansen
- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD, USA
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- Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, Cancer Research Technology Program, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD, USA.
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Jin X, Wu H, Yu J, Cao Y, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Lv H. Glutamate affects self-assembly, protein corona, and anti-4 T1 tumor effects of melittin/vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)n nanoparticles. J Control Release 2024; 365:802-817. [PMID: 38092255 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.013] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Melittin (M) has attracted increasing attention for its significant antitumor effects and various immunomodulatory effects. However, various obstacles such as the short plasma half-life and adverse reactions restrict its application. This study aimed to systematically investigate the self-assembly mechanism, components of the protein corona, targeting behavior, and anti-4 T1 tumor effect of vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)n /melittin nanoparticles with varying amounts of glutamic acid. Here, we present a new vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)5 (E5), vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)10 (E10) or vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)15 (E15), and their co-assembly system with positively charged melittin in water. The molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated that the electrostatic energy and van der Waals force in the system decreased significantly with the increase in the amount of glutamic acid. The melittin and E15 system exhibited the optimal stability for nanoparticle self-assembly. When nanoparticles derived from different self-assembly systems were co-incubated with plasma from patients with breast cancer, the protein corona showed heterogeneity. In vivo imaging demonstrated that an increase in the number of glutamic acid residues enhanced circulation duration and tumor-targeting effects. Both in vitro and in vivo antitumor evaluation indicated a significant increase in the antitumor effect with the addition of glutamic acid. According to our research findings, the number of glutamic acid residues plays a crucial role in the targeted delivery of melittin for immunomodulation and inhibition of 4 T1 breast cancer. Due to the self-assembly capabilities of vitamin E-succinic acid-(glutamate)n in water, these nanoparticles carry significant potential for delivering cationic peptides such as melittin.
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- Xin Jin
- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Department of Pharmaceutics, The Affiliated Suqian First People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Marques C, Maroni P, Maurizi L, Jordan O, Borchard G. Understanding protein-nanoparticle interactions leading to protein corona formation: In vitro - in vivo correlation study. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128339. [PMID: 38000573 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128339] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) in contact with biological fluids form a biomolecular corona through interactions with proteins, lipids, and sugars, acquiring new physicochemical properties. This work explores the interaction between selected proteins (hemoglobin and fetuin-A) that may alter NP circulation time and NPs of different surface charges (neutral, positive, and negative). The interaction with key proteins albumin and transferrin, the two of the most abundant proteins in plasma was also studied. Binding affinity was investigated using quartz crystal microbalance and fluorescence quenching, while circular dichroism assessed potential conformational changes. The data obtained from in vitro experiments were compared to in vivo protein corona data. The results indicate that electrostatic interactions primarily drive protein-NP interactions, and higher binding affinity does not necessarily translate into more significant structural changes. In vitro and single protein-NP studies provide valuable insights that can be correlated with in vivo observations, opening exciting possibilities for future protein corona studies.
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- Cintia Marques
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Geneva, Faculty of Sciences, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, Geneva 4 1211, Switzerland
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), UMR 6303 CNRS-Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, BP 47870, CEDEX, Dijon, France
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, 1 Rue Michel Servet, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
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Sun N, Jia Y, Bai S, Yang Y, Dai L, Li J. Spatial mapping and quantitative evaluation of protein corona on PEGylated mesoporous silica particles by super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:351-358. [PMID: 37717435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.067] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) adsorb serum proteins when exposed to biological fluids, forming a dynamic protein corona that has a profound impact on their overall biological profile and fate. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) modification is the most widely used strategy to mitigate and inhibit protein corona formation. Nevertheless, the accurate mapping and quantification of PEG inhibition effects on protein corona formation have scarcely been reported. Herein, we demonstrate the direct observation and quantification of protein corona adsorbed onto PEGylated mesoporous silica particles by direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (dSTORM). The variation tendency of protein penetration depth in terms of PEG molecular weights and incubated time is investigated for the first time. The maximum penetration depths present slight increase with the prolonged incubation time, while they tend to remarkably decrease with increased chain length of modified PEG. Moreover, the co-localization of preformed protein corona with lysosomes and the destination of adsorbed protein are demonstrated. Our method provides important technical characterization information and in-depth understanding of protein corona adsorbed onto PEGylated mesoporous silica particles. This shines new light on the behaviors of silica materials in cells and may promote their practical applications in biomedicine.
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- Nan Sun
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Lab of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Lab of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Lab of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- Wenzhou Institute and Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Biophysics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Lab of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Guo F, Luo S, Wang L, Wang M, Wu F, Wang Y, Jiao Y, Du Y, Yang Q, Yang X, Yang G. Protein corona, influence on drug delivery system and its improvement strategy: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128513. [PMID: 38040159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128513] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Nano drug delivery systems offer several benefits, including enhancing drug solubility, regulating drug release, prolonging drug circulation time, and minimized toxicity and side effects. However, upon entering the bloodstream, nanoparticles (NPs) encounter a complex biological environment and get absorbed by various biological components, primarily proteins, leading to the formation of a 'Protein Corona'. The formation of the protein corona is affected by the characteristics of NPs, the physiological environment, and experimental design, which in turn affects of the immunotoxicity, specific recognition, cell uptake, and drug release of NPs. To improve the abundance of a specific protein on NPs, researchers have explored pre-coating, modifying, or wrapping NPs with the cell membrane to reduce protein adsorption. This paper, we have reviewed studies of the protein corona in recent years, summarized the formation and detection methods of the protein corona, the effect of the protein corona composition on the fate of NPs, and the design of new drug delivery systems based on the optimization of protein corona to provide a reference for further study of the protein corona and a theoretical basis for the clinical transformation of NPs.
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- Fangyuan Guo
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou 314408, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Daramy K, Punnabhum P, Hussain M, Minelli C, Pei Y, Rattray NJW, Perrie Y, Rattray Z. Nanoparticle Isolation from Biological Media for Protein Corona Analysis: The Impact of Incubation and Recovery Protocols on Nanoparticle Properties. J Pharm Sci 2023:S0022-3549(23)00565-8. [PMID: 38163549 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.12.021] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Nanoparticles are increasingly implemented in biomedical applications, including the diagnosis and treatment of disease. When exposed to complex biological media, nanoparticles spontaneously interact with their surrounding environment, leading to the surface-adsorption of small and bio- macromolecules- termed the "corona". Corona composition is governed by nanoparticle properties and incubation parameters. While the focus of most studies is on the protein signature of the nanoparticle corona, the impact of experimental protocols on nanoparticle size in the presence of complex biological media, and the impact of nanoparticle recovery from biological media has not yet been reported. Here using a non-degradable robust model, we show how centrifugation-resuspension protocols used for the isolation of nanoparticles from incubation media, incubation duration and shear flow conditions alter nanoparticle parameters including particle size, zeta potential and total protein content. Our results show significant changes in nanoparticle size following exposure to media containing protein under different flow conditions, which also altered the composition of surface-adsorbed proteins profiled by SDS-PAGE. Our in situ analysis of nanoparticle size in media containing protein using particle tracking analysis highlights that centrifugation-resuspension is disruptive to agglomerates that are spontaneously formed in protein containing media, highlighting the need for in situ analytical methods that do not alter the intermediates formed following nanoparticle exposure to biological media. Nanomedicines are mostly intended for parenteral administration, and our findings show that parameters such as shear flow can significantly alter nanoparticle physicochemical parameters. Overall, we show that the centrifugation-resuspension isolation of nanoparticles from media significantly alters particle parameters in addition to the overall protein composition of surface-adsorbed proteins. We recommend that nanoparticle characterization pipelines studying bio-nano interactions during early nanomedicine development consider biologically-relevant shear flow conditions and media composition that can significantly alter particle physical parameters and subsequent conclusions from these studies.
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- Karim Daramy
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Chemical and Biological Sciences Department, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
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- Chemical and Biological Sciences Department, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
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Saiding Q, Zhang Z, Chen S, Xiao F, Chen Y, Li Y, Zhen X, Khan MM, Chen W, Koo S, Kong N, Tao W. Nano-bio interactions in mRNA nanomedicine: Challenges and opportunities for targeted mRNA delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 203:115116. [PMID: 37871748 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Upon entering the biological milieu, nanomedicines swiftly interact with the surrounding tissue fluid, subsequently being enveloped by a dynamic interplay of biomacromolecules, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and cellular metabolites, but with predominant serum proteins within the biological corona. A notable consequence of the protein corona phenomenon is the unintentional loss of targeting ligands initially designed to direct nanomedicines toward particular cells or organs within the in vivo environment. mRNA nanomedicine displays high demand for specific cell and tissue-targeted delivery to effectively transport mRNA molecules into target cells, where they can exert their therapeutic effects with utmost efficacy. In this review, focusing on the delivery systems and tissue-specific applications, we aim to update the nanomedicine population with the prevailing and still enigmatic paradigm of nano-bio interactions, a formidable hurdle in the pursuit of targeted mRNA delivery. We also elucidate the current impediments faced in mRNA therapeutics and, by contemplating prospective avenues-either to modulate the corona or to adopt an 'ally from adversary' approach-aim to chart a course for advancing mRNA nanomedicine.
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- Qimanguli Saiding
- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States; The Danish National Research Foundation and Villum Foundation's Center for Intelligent Drug Delivery and Sensing Using Microcontainers and Nanomechanics (IDUN), Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- The Danish National Research Foundation and Villum Foundation's Center for Intelligent Drug Delivery and Sensing Using Microcontainers and Nanomechanics (IDUN), Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States.
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China; Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States.
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States.
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da Costa Marques R, Hüppe N, Speth KR, Oberländer J, Lieberwirth I, Landfester K, Mailänder V. Proteomics reveals time-dependent protein corona changes in the intracellular pathway. Acta Biomater 2023; 172:355-368. [PMID: 37839632 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.010] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The intracellular protein corona has not been fully investigated in the field of nanotechnology-biology (nano-bio) interactions. To effectively understand intracellular protein corona formation and dynamics, we established a workflow to isolate the intracellular protein corona at different uptake times of two nanoparticles - magnetic hydroxyethyl starch nanoparticles (HES-NPs) and magnetic human serum albumin nanocapsules (HSA-NCs). We performed label-free quantitative LC-MS proteomics to analyze the composition of the intracellular protein corona and correlated our findings with results from conventional methods for intracellular trafficking of nanocarriers, such as flow cytometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and confocal microscopy (cLSM). We determined the evolution of the intracellular protein corona. At different time stages the protein corona of the HES-NPs with a slower uptake changed, but there were fewer changes in that of the HSA-NCs with a more rapid uptake. We identified proteins that are involved in macropinocytosis (RAC1, ASAP2) as well as caveolin. This was confirmed by blocking experiments and by TEM studies. The investigated nanocarrier predominantly trafficked from early endosomes as determined by RAB5 identification in proteomics and in cLSM to late endosomes/lysosomes (RAB7, LAMP1, cathepsin K and HSP 90-beta) We further demonstrated differences between nanoparticles with slower and faster uptake kinetics and determined the associated proteome at different time points. Analysis of the intracellular protein corona provides us with effective data to examine the intracellular trafficking of nanocarriers used in efficient drug delivery and intracellular applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Many research papers focus on the protein corona on nanoparticles formed in biological fluids, but there are hardly any articles dealing with proteins that come in contact with nanoparticles inside cells. The "intracellular protein corona" studied here is a far more complex and highly demanding field. Most nanocarriers are designed to be taken up into cells. Given this, we chose two different nanocarriers to reveal changes in the proteins in dendritic cells during contact at specific times. Further studies will allow us to examine molecular target proteins using these methods. Our research is a significant addition towards the goal of understanding and thus improving the efficacy of drug nanocarriers.
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- Richard da Costa Marques
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany; Dermatology Clinic, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany; Dermatology Clinic, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany; Dermatology Clinic, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany; Dermatology Clinic, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany.
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Yaghmur A, Østergaard J, Mu H. Lipid nanoparticles for targeted delivery of anticancer therapeutics: Recent advances in development of siRNA and lipoprotein-mimicking nanocarriers. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 203:115136. [PMID: 37944644 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115136] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The limitations inherent in conventional cancer treatment methods have stimulated recent efforts towards the design of safe nanomedicines with high efficacy for combating cancer through various promising approaches. A plethora of nanoparticles has been introduced in the development of cancer nanomedicines. Among them, different lipid nanoparticles are attractive for use due to numerous advantages and unique opportunities, including biocompatibility and targeted drug delivery. However, a comprehensive understanding of nano-bio interactions is imperative to facilitate the translation of recent advancements in the development of cancer nanomedicines into clinical practice. In this contribution, we focus on lipoprotein-mimicking nanoparticles, which possess unique features and compositions facilitating drug transport through receptor binding mechanisms. Additionally, we describe potential applications of siRNA lipid nanoparticles in the future design of anticancer nanomedicines. Thus, this review highlights recent progress, challenges, and opportunities of lipid-based lipoprotein-mimicking nanoparticles and siRNA nanocarriers designed for the targeted delivery of anticancer therapeutic agents.
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- Anan Yaghmur
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Owing to the inherent shortcomings of traditional therapeutic drugs in terms of inadequate therapeutic efficacy and toxicity in clinical treatment, nanomedicine designs have received widespread attention with significantly improved efficacy and reduced non-target side effects. Nanomedicines hold tremendous theranostic potential for treating, monitoring, diagnosing, and controlling various diseases and are attracting an unfathomable amount of input of research resources. Against the backdrop of an exponentially growing number of publications, it is imperative to help the audience get a panorama image of the research activities in the field of nanomedicines. Herein, this review elaborates on the development trends of nanomedicines, emerging nanocarriers, in vivo fate and safety of nanomedicines, and their extensive applications. Moreover, the potential challenges and the obstacles hindering the clinical translation of nanomedicines are also discussed. The elaboration on various aspects of the research trends of nanomedicines may help enlighten the readers and set the route for future endeavors.
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- Qiuyue Liu
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200443, China
- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200443, China
- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200443, China
- Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, China
- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
- Fudan Zhangjiang Institute, Shanghai 201203, China
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Arezki Y, Harmouch E, Delalande F, Rapp M, Schaeffer-Reiss C, Galli O, Cianférani S, Lebeau L, Pons F, Ronzani C. The interplay between lysosome, protein corona and biological effects of cationic carbon dots: Role of surface charge titratability. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123388. [PMID: 37683981 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123388] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are nanoparticles (NPs) with potential applications in the biomedical field. When in contact with biological fluids, most NPs are covered by a protein corona. As well, upon cell entry, most NP are sequestered in the lysosome. However, the interplay between the lysosome, the protein corona and the biological effects of NPs is still poorly understood. In this context, we investigated the role of the lysosome in the toxicological responses evoked by four cationic CDs exhibiting protonatable or non-protonatable amine groups at their surface, and the associated changes in the CD protein corona. The four CDs accumulated in the lysosome and led to lysosomal swelling, loss lysosome integrity, cathepsin B activation, NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and cell death by pyroptosis in a human macrophage model, but with a stronger effect for CDs with titratable amino groups. The protein corona formed around CDs in contact with serum partially dissociated under lysosomal conditions with subsequent protein rearrangement, as assessed by quantitative proteomic analysis. The residual protein corona still contained binding proteins, catalytic proteins, and proteins involved in the proteasome, glycolysis, or PI3k-Akt KEGG pathways, but with again a more pronounced effect for CDs with titratable amino groups. These results demonstrate an interplay between lysosome, protein corona and biological effects of cationic NPs in link with the titratability of NP surface charges.
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- Yasmin Arezki
- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique, IPHC, UMR 7178, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048 CNRS, Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique, IPHC, UMR 7178, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048 CNRS, Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Spectrométrie de Masse BioOrganique, IPHC, UMR 7178, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; Infrastructure Nationale de Protéomique ProFI - FR2048 CNRS, Strasbourg, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Laboratoire de Conception et Application de Molécules Bioactives, UMR 7199, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg, Illkirch, France.
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Wang J, Xie W, Sun L, Li J, Wu S, Li R, Zhao Y. Establishment and clinical application evaluations of a deep mining strategy of plasma proteomics based on nanomaterial protein coronas. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1275:341569. [PMID: 37524462 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341569] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Research on plasma proteomics has received extensive attention, because human plasma is an important sample for disease biomarker research due to its easy clinical accessibility and richness in biological information. Plasma samples contain a large number of leaked proteins from different tissues in the body, immune proteins and communication signal proteins. However, MS signal suppression from high-abundance proteins results in a large number of proteins that are present in low abundance in plasma not being detected by the LC-MS method. This situation makes it more difficult to study neurological diseases, where tissue sampling is difficult and body fluid samples such as plasma or cerebrospinal fluid are both affected by signal suppression. A large number of methods have been developed to deeply mine plasma proteomics information; however, their application limitations remain to some extent. Traditional immuno- or affinity-based depletion, fractionation and subproteome enrichment methods cannot meet the challenges of large clinical cohort applications due to limited time efficiency. In this study, a deep mining strategy of plasma proteomics was established by combing the protein corona formed by deep mining beads (DMB beads, hereafter referred to as magnetic covalent organic frameworks Fe3O4@TpPa-1), DIA-MS detection and the DIA-NN library searching method. By optimizing the enrichment step, mass spectrometry acquisition and data processing, the evaluation results of the deep mining strategy showed the following: depth, the strategy identified and quantified results of 2000+ proteins per plasma sample; stability, more than 87% of the enriched low-abundance proteins had CV < 20%; accuracy, good agreement between measured and theoretical values (1.81/2, 8.68/10, 38.36/50) for the gradient addition of E. coli proteins to a plasma sample; time efficiency, the processing time was reduced from >12h in the traditional method to <5h (incubation 30 min, washing 15 min, reductive/alkylation/digestion/desalting 4 h), and more importantly, 96 samples can be processed simultaneously in combination with the magnetic module of the automated device. The optimal strategy enables greater enrichment of neurological disease-related proteins, including SNCA and BDNF. Finally, the deep mining strategy was applied in a pilot study of multiple system atrophy (MSA) for biomarker discovery. The results showed that a total of 215 proteins were upregulated and 184 proteins were downregulated (p < 0.05) in the MSA group compared with the healthy control group. Eighteen proteins of these differentially expressed proteins were reported to be associated with neurological diseases or expressed specifically in brain tissue, 8 and 4 of which have reference concentrations of μg/L and ng/L, respectively. The alterations of ENPP2 and SLC2A1/Glut1 were reanalyzed by ELISA, further supporting the results of mass spectrometry. In conclusion, the results of the evaluation and application of the deep mining strategy showed promise for clinical research applications.
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- Jianan Wang
- The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Beijing Qinglian Biotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100094, PR China
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- Beijing Qinglian Biotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100094, PR China
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- Beijing Qinglian Biotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100094, PR China
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- The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China.
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- Beijing Qinglian Biotech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100094, PR China.
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Dilliard SA, Sun Y, Brown MO, Sung YC, Chatterjee S, Farbiak L, Vaidya A, Lian X, Wang X, Lemoff A, Siegwart DJ. The interplay of quaternary ammonium lipid structure and protein corona on lung-specific mRNA delivery by selective organ targeting (SORT) nanoparticles. J Control Release 2023; 361:361-372. [PMID: 37536547 PMCID: PMC10826900 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) can treat genetic disease using protein replacement or genome editing approaches but requires a suitable carrier to circumnavigate biological barriers and access the desired cell type within the target organ. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are widely used in the clinic for mRNA delivery yet are limited in their applications due to significant hepatic accumulation because of the formation of a protein corona enriched in apolipoprotein E (ApoE). Our lab developed selective organ targeting (SORT) LNPs that incorporate a supplementary component, termed a SORT molecule, for tissue-specific mRNA delivery to the liver, spleen, and lungs of mice. Mechanistic work revealed that the biophysical class of SORT molecule added to the LNP forms a distinct protein corona that helps determine where in the body mRNA is delivered. To better understand which plasma proteins could drive tissue-specific mRNA delivery, we characterized a panel of quaternary ammonium lipids as SORT molecules to assess how chemical structure affects the organ-targeting outcomes and protein corona of lung-targeting SORT LNPs. We discovered that variations in the chemical structure of both the lipid alkyl tail and headgroup impact the potency and specificity of mRNA delivery to the lungs. Furthermore, changes to the chemical structure alter the quantities and identities of protein corona constituents in a manner that correlates with organ-targeting outcomes, with certain proteins appearing to promote lung targeting whereas others reduce delivery to off-target organs. These findings unveil a nuanced relationship between LNP chemistry and endogenous targeting, where the ensemble of proteins associated with an LNP can play various roles in determining the tissue-specificity of mRNA delivery, providing further design criteria for optimization of clinically-relevant nanoparticles for extrahepatic delivery of genetic payloads.
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- Sean A Dilliard
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Program in Genetic Drug Engineering, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Berger M, Toussaint F, Djemaa SB, Laloy J, Pendeville H, Evrard B, Jerôme C, Lechanteur A, Mottet D, Debuigne A, Piel G. Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) derivatives as PEG alternatives for stealth, non-toxic and less immunogenic siRNA-containing lipoplex delivery. J Control Release 2023; 361:87-101. [PMID: 37482343 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.031] [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: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The recent approval of Onpattro® and COVID-19 vaccines has highlighted the value of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of genetic material. If it is known that PEGylation is crucial to confer stealth properties to LNPs, it is also known that PEGylation is responsible for the decrease of the cellular uptake and endosomal escape and for the production of anti-PEG antibodies inducing accelerated blood clearance (ABC) and hypersensitivity reactions. Today, the development of PEG alternatives is crucial. Poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PNVP) has shown promising results for liposome decoration but has never been tested for the delivery of nucleic acids. Our aim is to develop a series of amphiphilic PNVP compounds to replace lipids-PEG for the post-insertion of lipoplexes dedicated to siRNA delivery. PNVP compounds with different degrees of polymerization and hydrophobic segments, such as octadecyl, dioctadecyl and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DSPE), were generated. Based on the physicochemical properties and the efficiency to reduce protein corona formation, we showed that the DSPE segment is essential for the integration into the lipoplexes. Lipoplexes post-grafted with 15% DSPE-PNVP30 resulted in gene silencing efficiency close to that of lipoplexes grafted with 15% DSPE-PEG. Finally, an in vivo study in mice confirmed the stealth properties of DSPE-PNVP30 lipoplexes as well as a lower immune response ABC effect compared to DSPE-PEG lipoplexes. Furthermore, we showed a lower immune response after the second injection with DSPE-PNVP30 lipoplexes compared to DSPE-PEG lipoplexes. All these observations suggest that DSPE-PNVP30 appears to be a promising alternative to PEG, with no toxicity, good stealth properties and lower immunological response.
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- Manon Berger
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM), CESAM Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Gene Expression and Cancer Laboratory (GEC), GIGA-Molecular Biology of Diseases, University of Liège, Belgium
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- NNC Laboratory (NARILIS), Department of Pharmacy, University of Namur, Belgium
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- Platform Zebrafish Facility and Transgenics, GIGA, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM), CESAM Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Gene Expression and Cancer Laboratory (GEC), GIGA-Molecular Biology of Diseases, University of Liège, Belgium.
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- Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM), CESAM Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, CIRM, University of Liège, Belgium.
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Hartl N, Jürgens DC, Carneiro S, König AC, Xiao X, Liu R, Hauck SM, Merkel OM. Protein corona investigations of polyplexes with varying hydrophobicity - From method development to in vitro studies. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123257. [PMID: 37482228 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123257] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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In the field of non-viral drug delivery, polyplexes (PXs) represent an advanced investigated and highly promising tool for the delivery of nucleic acids. Upon encountering physiological fluids, they adsorb biological molecules to form a protein corona (PC), that influence PXs biodistribution, transfection efficiencies and targeting abilities. In an effort to understand protein - PX interactions and the effect of PX material on corona composition, we utilized cationic branched 10 kDa polyethyleneimine (b-PEI) and a hydrophobically modified nylon-3 polymer (NM0.2/CP0.8) within this study to develop appropriate methods for PC investigations. A centrifugation procedure for isolating hard corona - PX complexes (PCPXs) from soft corona proteins after incubating the PXs in fetal bovine serum (FBS) for PC formation was successfully optimized and the identification of proteins by a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) method clearly demonstrated that the PC composition is affected by the underlying PXs material. With regard to especially interesting functional proteins, which might be able to induce active targeting effects, several candidates could be detected on b-PEI and NM0.2/CP0.8 PXs. These results are of high interest to better understand how the design of PXs impacts the PC composition and subsequently PCPXs-cell interactions to enable precise adjustment of PXs for targeted drug delivery.
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- Natascha Hartl
- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Metbolomics and Proteomics Core, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health GmbH, Heidemannsstr. 1, 80939 Munich, Germany
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- East China University of Science and Technology, 30 Meilong Rd, Shanghai, China
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- East China University of Science and Technology, 30 Meilong Rd, Shanghai, China
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- Metbolomics and Proteomics Core, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health GmbH, Heidemannsstr. 1, 80939 Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany.
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Zhang J, Wang Y, Shu X, Deng H, Wu F, He J. Magnetic chitosan hydrogel induces neuronal differentiation of neural stem cells by activating RAS-dependent signal cascade. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 314:120918. [PMID: 37173006 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Our aim was to modulate magnetic cues to influence the differentiation of neural stem cell (NSC) into neuron during nerve repair and to explore corresponding mechanisms. Here, a magnetic hydrogel composed of chitosan matrices and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with different content was prepared as the magnetic-stimulation platform to apply intrinsically-present magnetic cue and externally-applied magnetic field to NSC grown on the hydrogel. The MNP content had regulatory effects on neuronal differentiation and the MNPs-50 samples exhibited the best neuronal potential and appropriate biocompatibility in vitro, as well as accelerated the subsequent neuronal regeneration in vivo. Remarkably, the use of proteomics analysis parsed the underlying mechanism of magnetic cue-mediated neuronal differentiation form the perspective of protein corona and intracellular signal transduction. The intrinsically-present magnetic cues in hydrogel contributed to the activation of intracellular RAS-dependent signal cascades, thus facilitating neuronal differentiation. Magnetic cue-dependent changes in NSCs benefited from the upregulation of adsorbed proteins related to "neuronal differentiation", "cell-cell interaction", "receptor", "protein activation cascade", and "protein kinase activity" in the protein corona. Additionally, magnetic hydrogel acted cooperatively with the exterior magnetic field, showing further improving neurogenesis. The findings clarified the mechanism for magnetic cue-mediated neuronal differentiation, coupling protein corona and intracellular signal transduction.
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- Junwei Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, PR China.
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Quagliarini E, Pozzi D, Cardarelli F, Caracciolo G. The influence of protein corona on Graphene Oxide: implications for biomedical theranostics. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:267. [PMID: 37568181 PMCID: PMC10416361 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02030-x] [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: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Graphene-based nanomaterials have attracted significant attention in the field of nanomedicine due to their unique atomic arrangement which allows for manifold applications. However, their inherent high hydrophobicity poses challenges in biological systems, thereby limiting their usage in biomedical areas. To address this limitation, one approach involves introducing oxygen functional groups on graphene surfaces, resulting in the formation of graphene oxide (GO). This modification enables improved dispersion, enhanced stability, reduced toxicity, and tunable surface properties. In this review, we aim to explore the interactions between GO and the biological fluids in the context of theranostics, shedding light on the formation of the "protein corona" (PC) i.e., the protein-enriched layer that formed around nanosystems when exposed to blood. The presence of the PC alters the surface properties and biological identity of GO, thus influencing its behavior and performance in various applications. By investigating this phenomenon, we gain insights into the bio-nano interactions that occur and their biological implications for different intents such as nucleic acid and drug delivery, active cell targeting, and modulation of cell signalling pathways. Additionally, we discuss diagnostic applications utilizing biocoronated GO and personalized PC analysis, with a particular focus on the detection of cancer biomarkers. By exploring these cutting-edge advancements, this comprehensive review provides valuable insights into the rapidly evolving field of GO-based nanomedicine for theranostic applications.
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- Erica Quagliarini
- NanoDelivery Lab, Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- NanoDelivery Lab, Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- NEST Laboratory, Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127, Pisa, Italy
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- NanoDelivery Lab, Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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Hartl N, Gabold B, Adams F, Uhl P, Oerter S, Gätzner S, Metzger M, König AC, Hauck SM, Appelt-Menzel A, Mier W, Fricker G, Merkel OM. Overcoming the blood-brain barrier? - prediction of blood-brain permeability of hydrophobically modified polyethylenimine polyplexes for siRNA delivery into the brain with in vitro and in vivo models. J Control Release 2023; 360:613-629. [PMID: 37437848 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective biological barrier that represents a major bottleneck in the treatment of all types of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) offers in principle a promising therapeutic approach, e.g., for brain tumors, by downregulating brain tumor-related genes and inhibiting tumor growth via RNA interference. In an effort to develop efficient siRNA nanocarriers for crossing the BBB, we utilized polyethyleneimine (PEI) polymers hydrophobically modified with either stearic-acid (SA) or dodecylacrylamide (DAA) subunits and evaluated their suitability for delivering siRNA across the BBB in in vitro and in vivo BBB models depending on their structure. Physicochemical characteristics of siRNA-polymer complexes (polyplexes (PXs)), e.g., particle size and surface charge, were measured by dynamic light scattering and laser Doppler anemometry, whereas siRNA condensation ability of polymers and polyplex stability was evaluated by spectrophotometric methods. The composition of the biomolecule corona that absorbs on polyplexes upon encountering physiological fluids was investigated by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and by a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) method. Cellular internalization abilities of PXs into brain endothelial cells (hCMEC/D3) was confirmed, and a BBB permeation assay using a human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived BBB model revealed similar abilities to cross the BBB for all formulations under physiological conditions. However, biodistribution studies of radiolabeled PXs in mice were inconsistent with in vitro results as the detected amount of radiolabeled siRNA in the brain delivered with PEI PXs was higher compared to PEI-SA PXs. Taken together, PEI PXs were shown to be a suitable nanocarrier to deliver small amounts of siRNA across the BBB into the brain but more sophisticated human BBB models that better represent physiological conditions and biodistribution are required to provide highly predictive in vitro data for human CNS drug development in the future.
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- Natascha Hartl
- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- University of Stuttgart, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Macromolecular Materials and Fiber Chemistry, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), Translational Center Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), 97070 Würzburg, Germany; University Hospital Würzburg, Chair of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), Translational Center Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), Translational Center Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), 97070 Würzburg, Germany; University Hospital Würzburg, Chair of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centrum Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Research Unit Protein Science, Heidemannsstr. 1, 80939, Munich, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centrum Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Research Unit Protein Science, Heidemannsstr. 1, 80939, Munich, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC), Translational Center Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), 97070 Würzburg, Germany; University Hospital Würzburg, Chair of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM), 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- University of Heidelberg, Institute for Pharmacy & Molekular Biotechnology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 329, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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Wang S, Zhang J, Zhou H, Lu YC, Jin X, Luo L, You J. The role of protein corona on nanodrugs for organ-targeting and its prospects of application. J Control Release 2023; 360:15-43. [PMID: 37328008 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nowadays, nanodrugs become a hotspot in the high-end medical field. They have the ability to deliver drugs to reach their destination more effectively due to their unique properties and flexible functionalization. However, the fate of nanodrugs in vivo is not the same as those presented in vitro, which indeed influenced their therapeutic efficacy in vivo. When entering the biological organism, nanodrugs will first come into contact with biological fluids and then be covered by some biomacromolecules, especially proteins. The proteins adsorbed on the surface of nanodrugs are known as protein corona (PC), which causes the loss of prospective organ-targeting abilities. Fortunately, the reasonable utilization of PC may determine the organ-targeting efficiency of systemically administered nanodrugs based on the diverse expression of receptors on cells in different organs. In addition, the nanodrugs for local administration targeting diverse lesion sites will also form unique PC, which plays an important role in the therapeutic effect of nanodrugs. This article introduced the formation of PC on the surface of nanodrugs and summarized the recent studies about the roles of diversified proteins adsorbed on nanodrugs and relevant protein for organ-targeting receptor through different administration pathways, which may deepen our understanding of the role that PC played on organ-targeting and improve the therapeutic efficacy of nanodrugs to promote their clinical translation.
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- Sijie Wang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, PR China; Zhejiang-California International Nanosystems Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, PR China.
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Yang Z, Liu Y, Zhao K, Jing W, Gao L, Dong X, Wang Y, Han M, Shi C, Tang C, Sun P, Zhang R, Fu Z, Zhang J, Zhu D, Chen C, Jiang X. Dual mRNA co-delivery for in situ generation of phagocytosis-enhanced CAR macrophages augments hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy. J Control Release 2023; 360:718-733. [PMID: 37451547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent and lethal disease, and tumor regression rarely occurs in advanced HCC patients due to limited effective therapies. Given the enrichment of macrophages in HCC and their role in tumor immunity, transforming them into chimeric antigen receptor macrophages (CAR-Ms) is thought to increase HCC cell-directed phagocytosis and tumoricidal immunity. To test this hypothesis, mRNA encoding CAR is encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that targets liver macrophages. Notably, the LNPs adsorb specific plasma proteins that enable them to target HCC-associated macrophages. Moreover, mRNA encoding Siglec-G lacking ITIMs (Siglec-GΔITIMs) is codelivered to liver macrophages by LNP to relieve CD24-mediated CAR-Ms immune suppression. Mice treated with LNPs generating CAR-Ms as well as CD24-Siglec-G blockade significantly elevate the phagocytic function of liver macrophages, reduce tumor burden and increase survival time in an HCC mouse model. Arguably, our work suggests an efficacious and flexible strategy for the treatment of HCC and warrants further rigorous evaluation in clinical trials.
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- Zhenmei Yang
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- Department of Urology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 107 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong Province 250355, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 4572A Academic Building, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory for Experimental Teratology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province and Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo Medical College of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technology Research and Evaluation of Drug Products and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 Cultural West Road, Shandong Province 250012, China.
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Rosini E, Boreggio M, Verga M, Caldinelli L, Pollegioni L, Fasoli E. The D-amino acid oxidase-carbon nanotubes: evaluation of cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of a potential anticancer nanosystem. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:243. [PMID: 37346390 PMCID: PMC10279611 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03568-1] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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The 'enzyme prodrug therapy' represents a promising strategy to overcome limitations of current cancer treatments by the systemic administration of prodrugs, converted by a foreign enzyme into an active anticancer compound directly in tumor sites. One example is D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO), a dimeric flavoenzyme able to catalyze the oxidative deamination of D-amino acids with production of hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species (ROS), able to favor cancer cells death. A DAAO variant containing five aminoacidic substitutions (mDAAO) was demonstrated to possess a better therapeutic efficacy under low O2 concentration than wild-type DAAO (wtDAAO). Recently, aiming to design promising nanocarriers for DAAO, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were functionalized with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to reduce their tendency to aggregation and to improve their biocompatibility. Here, wtDAAO and mDAAO were adsorbed on PEGylated MWCNTs and their activity and cytotoxicity were tested. While PEG-MWCNTs-DAAOs have shown a higher activity than pristine MWCNTs-DAAO (independently on the DAAO variant used), PEG-MWCNTs-mDAAO showed a higher cytotoxicity than PEG-MWCNTs-wtDAAO at low O2 concentration. In order to evaluate the nanocarriers' biocompatibility, PEG-MWCNTs-DAAOs were incubated in human serum and the composition of protein corona was investigated via nLC-MS/MS, aiming to characterize both soft and hard coronas. The mDAAO variant has influenced the bio-corona composition in both number of proteins and presence of opsonins and dysopsonins: notably, the soft corona of PEG-MWCNTs-mDAAO contained less proteins and was more enriched in proteins able to inhibit the immune response than PEG-MWCNTs-wtDAAO. Considering the obtained results, the PEGylated MWCNTs conjugated with the mDAAO variant seems a promising candidate for a selective antitumor oxidative therapy: under anoxic-like conditions, this novel drug delivery system showed a remarkable cytotoxic effect controlled by the substrate addition, against different tumor cell lines, and a bio-corona composition devoted to prolong its blood circulation time, thus improving the drug's biodistribution. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03568-1.
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- Elena Rosini
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Via J.H. Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Via J.H. Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Via J.H. Dunant 3, 21100 Varese, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy
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Yang G, Kim S, Oh JY, Kim D, Jin S, Choi E, Ryu JH. Surface protein-retractive and redox-degradable mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles for enhanced cancer therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 649:1014-1022. [PMID: 37392681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.173] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Targeted delivery along with controlled drug release is considered crucial in development of a drug delivery system (DDS) for efficient cancer treatment. In this paper, we present a strategy to obtain such a DDS by utilizing disulfide-incorporated mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (MONs), which were engineered to minimize the surface interactions with proteins for better targeting and therapeutic performance. That is, after MONs were loaded with a chemodrug doxorubicin (DOX) through the inner pores, their outer surface was treated for conjugation to the glutathione-S-transferase (GST)-fused cell-specific affibody (Afb) (GST-Afb). These particles exhibited prompt responsivity to the SS bond-dissociating glutathione (GSH), which resulted in considerable degradation of the initial particle morphology and DOX release. As the protein adsorption to the MON surface appeared largely reduced, their targeting ability with GSH-stimulated therapeutic activities was demonstrated in vitro by employing two kinds of the GST-Afb protein, which target human cancer cells with the surface membrane receptor, HER2 or EGFR. Compared with unmodified control particles, the presented results show that our system can significantly enhance cancer-therapeutic outcomes of the loaded drug, offering a promising way of designing a more efficacious DDS.
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- Gyeongseok Yang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Feng Y, Wu J, Lu H, Lao W, Zhan H, Lin L, Liu G, Deng Y. Cytotoxicity and hemolysis of rare earth ions and nanoscale/bulk oxides (La, Gd, and Yb): Interaction with lipid membranes and protein corona formation. Sci Total Environ 2023; 879:163259. [PMID: 37011679 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The widespread application of rare earth elements (REEs) has raised concerns about their potential release into the environment and subsequent ingestion by humans. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the cytotoxicity of REEs. Here, we investigated the interactions between three typical REEs (La, Gd, and Yb) ions as well as their nanometer/μm-sized oxides and red blood cells (RBCs), a plausible contact target for nanoparticles when they enter the bloodstream. Hemolysis of REEs at 50-2000 μmol L-1 was examined to simulate their cytotoxicity under medical or occupational exposure. We found that the hemolysis due to the exposure of REEs was highly dependent on their concentration, and the cytotoxicity followed the order of La3+ > Gd3+ > Yb3+. The cytotoxicity of REE ions (REIs) is higher than REE oxides (REOs), while nanometer-sized REO caused more hemolysis than that μm-sized REO. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), ROS quenching experiment, as well as the detection of lipid peroxidation, confirmed that REEs causes cell membrane rupture by ROS-related chemical oxidation. In addition, we found that the formation of a protein corona on REEs increased the steric repulsion between REEs and cell membranes, hence mitigating the cytotoxicity of REEs. The theoretical simulation indicated the favorable interaction of REEs with phospholipids and proteins. Therefore, our findings provide a mechanistic explanation for the cytotoxicity of REEs to RBCs once they have entered the blood circulation system of organisms.
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- Yiping Feng
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Contaminated Sites Environmental Management and Remediation, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Guangzhou 510045, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Contaminated Sites Environmental Management and Remediation, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Guangzhou 510045, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory Environmental Catalysis and Pollution Control, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Contaminated Sites Environmental Management and Remediation, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Guangzhou 510045, China.
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Doveri L, Dacarro G, Fernandez YAD, Razzetti M, Taglietti A, Chirico G, Collini M, Sorzabal-Bellido I, Esparza M, Ortiz-de-Solorzano C, Urteaga XM, Milanese C, Pallavicini P. Prussian Blue nanoparticles: An FDA-approved substance that may quickly degrade at physiological pH. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 227:113373. [PMID: 37257303 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Prussian blue (PB) is a coordination polymer based on the Fe2+…CN…Fe3+ sequence. It is an FDA-approved drug, intended for oral use at the acidic pH of the stomach and of most of the intestine track. However, based on FDA approval, a huge number of papers proposed the use of PB nanoparticles (PBnp) under "physiological conditions", meaning pH buffered at 7.4 and high saline concentration. While most of these papers report that PBnp are stable at this pH, a small number of papers describes instead PBnp degradation at the same or similar pH values, i.e. in the 7-8 range. Here we give a definitively clear picture: PBnp are intrinsically unstable at pH ≥ 7, degrading with the fast disappearance of their 700 nm absorption band, due to the formation of OH- complexes from the labile Fe3+ centers. However, we show also that the presence of a polymeric coating (PVP) can protect PBnp at pH 7.4 for over 24 h. Moreover, we demonstrate that when "physiological conditions" include serum, a protein corona is rapidly formed on PBnp, efficiently avoiding degradation. We also show that the viability of PBnp-treated EA.hy926, NCI-H1299, and A549 cells is not affected in a wide range of conditions that either prevent or promote PBnp degradation.
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- Lavinia Doveri
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Physics "G. Occhialini", University Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 3, 20126 Milano, Italy.
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- Department of Physics "G. Occhialini", University Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 3, 20126 Milano, Italy.
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- Ciberonc, and Program of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, Av. de Pío XII, 55, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Ciberonc, and Program of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, Av. de Pío XII, 55, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Ciberonc, and Program of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, Av. de Pío XII, 55, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Ciberonc, and Program of Biomedical Engineering, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, Av. de Pío XII, 55, 31008 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, viale Taramelli, 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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Yokoyama K, Thomas J, Ardner W, Kieft M, Neuwirth LS, Liu W. An Approach for In-Situ Detection of Gold Colloid Aggregates Amyloid Formations Within The Hippocampus of The Cohen's Alzheimer's Disease Rat Model By Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Methods. J Neurosci Methods 2023; 393:109892. [PMID: 37230258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2023.109892] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Amyloid beta (Aβ) peptides, such as Aβ1-40 or Aβ1-42 are regarded as hallmark neuropathological biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The formation of an aggregates by Aβ1-40 or Aβ1-42-coated gold nano-particles are hypothesized to contain conformation of Aβ oligomers, which could exist only at an initial stage of fibrillogenesis. NEW METHOD The attempt of in-situ detection of externally initiated gold colloid (ca. 80nm diameter) aggregates in the middle section of the hippocampus of the Long Evans Cohen's Alzheimer's disease rat model was conducted through the Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) method. RESULTS The SERS spectral features contained modes associated with β-sheet interactions and a significant number of modes that were previously reported in SERS shifts for Alzheimer diseased rodent and human brain tissues; thereby, strongly implying a containment of amyloid fibrils. The spectral patterns were further examined and compared with those collected from in-vitro gold colloid aggregates which were formed from Aβ1-40 - or Aβ1-42 -coated 80nm gold colloid under pH ~4, pH ~7, and pH ~10, and the best matched datasets were found with that of the aggregates of Aβ1-42 -coated 80nm gold colloid at ~pH 4.0. The morphology and physical size of this specific gold colloid aggregate was clearly different from those found in-vitro. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING METHOD(S) The amyloid fibril with a β-sheet conformation identified in previously reported in AD mouse/human brain tissues was involved in a formation of the gold colloid aggregates. However, to our surprise, best explanation for the observed SERS spectral features was possible with those in vitro Aβ1-42 -coated 80nm gold colloid under pH ~4. CONCLUSIONS A formation of gold colloid aggregates was confirmed in the AD rat hippocampal brain section with unique physical morphology compared to those observed in in-vitro Aβ1-42 or Aβ1-40 mediated gold colloid aggregates. It was concluded that a β-sheet conformation identified in previously reported in AD mouse/human brain tissues was in volved in a formation of the gold colloid aggregates.
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- Kazushige Yokoyama
- Department of Chemistry, The State University of New York Geneseo College, Geneseo, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The State University of New York Geneseo College, Geneseo, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The State University of New York Geneseo College, Geneseo, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The State University of New York Geneseo College, Geneseo, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychology, The State University of New York Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY, USA; SUNY Neuroscience Research Institute, The State University of New York Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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- WITec Instruments Corp, Knoxville, TN, USA
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Qiu L, Zhang Y, Wei G, Wang C, Zhu Y, Yang T, Chu Z, Gao P, Cheng G, Ma A, Kwan Wong Y, Zhang J, Xu C, Wang J, Tang H. How eluents define proteomic fingerprinting of protein corona on nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:497-510. [PMID: 37307606 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.045] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have broad application prospects in the field of biomedicine due to their excellent physicochemical properties. When entering biological fluids, NPs inevitably encountered proteins and were subsequently surrounded by them, forming the termed protein corona (PC). As PC has been evidenced to have critical roles in deciding the biological fates of NPs, how to precisely characterize PC is vital to promote the clinical translation of nanomedicine by understanding and harnessing NPs' behaviors. During the centrifugation-based separation techniques for the PC preparation, direct elution has been most widely used to strip proteins from NPs due to its simpleness and robustness, but the roles of multifarious eluents have never been systematically declared. Herein, seven eluents composed of three denaturants, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), dithiothreitol (DTT), and urea (Urea), were applied to detach PC from gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), and eluted proteins in PC have been carefully characterized by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and chromatography coupled tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Our results showed that SDS and DTT were the main contributors to the efficient desorption of PC on SiNPs and AuNPs, respectively. The molecular reactions between NPs and proteins were explored and verified by SDS-PAGE analysis of PC formed in the serums pretreated with protein denaturing or alkylating agents. The proteomic fingerprinting analysis indicated the difference of the eluted proteins brought by the seven eluents was the abundance rather than the species. The enrichment of some opsonins and dysopsonins in a special elution reminds us that the possibility of biased judgments on predicting NPs' biological behaviors under different elution conditions. The synergistic effects or antagonistic effects among denaturants for eluting PC were manifested in a nanoparticle-type dependent way by integrating the properties of the eluted proteins. Collectively, this study not only underlines the urgent need of choosing the appropriate eluents for identifying PC robustly and unbiasedly, but also provides an insight into the understanding of molecular interactions during PC formation.
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- Liangjia Qiu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Huiqiao Medical Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515 Guangdong, China; Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China; Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, and Shenzhen Clinical Research Centre for Geriatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen 518020, China.
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- Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
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