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Longobardi G, Moore TL, Conte C, Ungaro F, Satchi-Fainaro R, Quaglia F. Polyester nanoparticles delivering chemotherapeutics: Learning from the past and looking to the future to enhance their clinical impact in tumor therapy. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1990. [PMID: 39217459 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Polymeric nanoparticles (NPs), specifically those comprised of biodegradable and biocompatible polyesters, have been heralded as a game-changing drug delivery platform. In fact, poly(α-hydroxy acids) such as polylactide (PLA), poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA), and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) have been heavily researched in the past three decades as the material basis of polymeric NPs for drug delivery applications. As materials, these polymers have found success in resorbable sutures, biodegradable implants, and even monolithic, biodegradable platforms for sustained release of therapeutics (e.g., proteins and small molecules) and diagnostics. Few fields have gained more attention in drug delivery through polymeric NPs than cancer therapy. However, the clinical translational of polymeric nanomedicines for treating solid tumors has not been congruent with the fervor or funding in this particular field of research. Here, we attempt to provide a comprehensive snapshot of polyester NPs in the context of chemotherapeutic delivery. This includes a preliminary exploration of the polymeric nanomedicine in the cancer research space. We examine the various processes for producing polyester NPs, including methods for surface-functionalization, and related challenges. After a detailed overview of the multiple factors involved with the delivery of NPs to solid tumors, the crosstalk between particle design and interactions with biological systems is discussed. Finally, we report state-of-the-art approaches toward effective delivery of NPs to tumors, aiming at identifying new research areas and re-evaluating the reasons why some research avenues have underdelivered. We hope our effort will contribute to a better understanding of the gap to fill and delineate the future research work needed to bring polyester-based NPs closer to clinical application. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sagol School of Neurosciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Rivero PS, Pistonesi DB, Belén F, Centurión ME, Benedini LA, Rauschemberger MB, Messina PV. Impact of nanosilver surface electronic distributions on serum protein interactions and hemocompatibility. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:465103. [PMID: 39116890 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad6ce2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The translation of silver-based nanotechnology 'from bench to bedside' requires a deep understanding of the molecular aspects of its biological action, which remains controversial at low concentrations and non-spherical morphologies. Here, we present a hemocompatibility approach based on the effect of the distinctive electronic charge distribution in silver nanoparticles (nanosilver) on blood components. According to spectroscopic, volumetric, microscopic, dynamic light scattering measurements, pro-coagulant activity tests, and cellular inspection, we determine that at extremely low nanosilver concentrations (0.125-2.5μg ml-1), there is a relevant interaction effect on the serum albumin and red blood cells (RBCs). This explanation has its origin in the surface charge distribution of nanosilver particles and their electron-mediated energy transfer mechanism. Prism-shaped nanoparticles, with anisotropic charge distributions, act at the surface level, generating a compaction of the native protein molecule. In contrast, the spherical nanosilver particle, by exhibiting isotropic surface charge, generates a polar environment comparable to the solvent. Both morphologies induce aggregation at NPs/bovine serum albumin ≈ 0.044 molar ratio values without altering the coagulation cascade tests; however, the spherical-shaped nanosilver exerts a negative impact on RBCs. Overall, our results suggest that the electron distributions of nanosilver particles, even at extremely low concentrations, are a critical factor influencing the molecular structure of blood proteins' and RBCs' membranes. Isotropic forms of nanosilver should be considered with caution, as they are not always the least harmful.
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- Paula S Rivero
- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Department of Biology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy, Universidad Nacional del Sur, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Biology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy, Universidad Nacional del Sur, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- INBIOSUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Nacional del Sur. INQUISUR-CONICET, B8000CPB, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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Niu Y, Yu Y, Shi X, Fu F, Yang H, Mu Q, Crespy D, Landfester K, Jiang S. In Situ Measurement of Nanoparticle-Blood Protein Adsorption and Its Heterogeneity with Single-Nanoparticle Resolution via Dual Fluorescence Quantification. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:9202-9211. [PMID: 39037031 PMCID: PMC11299225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The formation of a protein corona gives nanomedicines a distinct biological identity, profoundly influencing their fate in the body. Nonspecific nanoparticle-protein interactions are typically highly heterogeneous, which can lead to unique biological behaviors and in vivo fates for individual nanoparticles that remain underexplored. To address this, we have established an in situ approach that allows quantitative examination of nanoparticle-protein adsorption at the individual nanoparticle level. This method integrates dual fluorescence quantification techniques, wherein the nanoparticles are first individually analyzed via nanoflow cytometry to detect fluorescent signals from adsorbed proteins. The obtained fluorescence intensity is then translated into protein quantities through calibration with microplate reader quantification. Consequently, this approach enables analysis of interparticle heterogeneity of nano-protein interactions, as well as in situ monitoring of protein adsorption kinetics and nanoparticle aggregation status in blood serum, preconditioning for a comprehensive understanding of nano-bio interactions, and predicting in vivo fate of nanomedicines.
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- Yuanyuan Niu
- Key
Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao 266003, China
- Laboratory
for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao
Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao 266003, China
- Laboratory
for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao
Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao 266003, China
- Laboratory
for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao
Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao 266003, China
- Laboratory
for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao
Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Qingdao Central Hospital, University
of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266042, China
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- The
First Department of Breast Surgery, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao
Central Medical Group), Qingdao 266042, China
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science
and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute
of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Max Planck
Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Key
Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Chinese Ministry of Education, School
of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University
of China, Qingdao 266003, China
- Laboratory
for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Qingdao
Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao 266237, China
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Nattich-Rak M, Sadowska M, Adamczyk Z, Basinska T, Mickiewicz D, Gadzinowski M. Deposition of Human-Serum-Albumin-Functionalized Spheroidal Particles on Abiotic Surfaces: Reference Kinetic Results for Bioparticles. Molecules 2024; 29:3405. [PMID: 39064983 PMCID: PMC11279952 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Human serum albumin (HSA) corona formation on polymer microparticles of a spheroidal shape was studied using dynamic light scattering and Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV). Physicochemical characteristics of the albumin comprising the zeta potential and the isoelectric point were determined as a function of pH for various ionic strengths. Analogous characteristics of the polymer particles were analyzed. The adsorption of albumin on the particles was in situ monitored by LDV. The stability of the HSA-functionalized particle suspensions under various pHs and their electrokinetic properties were also determined. The deposition kinetics of the particles on mica, silica and gold sensors were investigated by optical microscopy, AFM and quartz microbalance (QCM) under diffusion and flow conditions. The obtained results were interpreted in terms of the random sequential adsorption model that allowed to estimate the range of applicability of QCM for determining the deposition kinetics of viruses and bacteria at abiotic surfaces.
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- Małgorzata Nattich-Rak
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland;
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland;
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland;
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Henryka Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (T.B.); (D.M.); (M.G.)
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Henryka Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (T.B.); (D.M.); (M.G.)
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Henryka Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (T.B.); (D.M.); (M.G.)
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Unnikrishnan M, Wang Y, Gruebele M, Murphy CJ. Nanoparticle-assisted tubulin assembly is environment dependent. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2403034121. [PMID: 38954547 PMCID: PMC11252952 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2403034121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Nanomaterials acquire a biomolecular corona upon introduction to biological media, leading to biological transformations such as changes in protein function, unmasking of epitopes, and protein fibrilization. Ex vivo studies to investigate the effect of nanoparticles on protein-protein interactions are typically performed in buffer and are rarely measured quantitatively in live cells. Here, we measure the differential effect of silica nanoparticles on protein association in vitro vs. in mammalian cells. BtubA and BtubB are a pair of bacterial tubulin proteins identified in Prosthecobacter strains that self-assemble like eukaryotic tubulin, first into dimers and then into microtubules in vitro or in vivo. Förster resonance energy transfer labeling of each of the Btub monomers with a donor (mEGFP) and acceptor (mRuby3) fluorescent protein provides a quantitative tool to measure their binding interactions in the presence of unfunctionalized silica nanoparticles in buffer and in cells using fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. We show that silica nanoparticles enhance BtubAB dimerization in buffer due to protein corona formation. However, these nanoparticles have little effect on bacterial tubulin self-assembly in the complex mammalian cellular environment. Thus, the effect of nanomaterials on protein-protein interactions may not be readily translated from the test tube to the cell in the absence of particle surface functionalization that can enable targeted protein-nanoparticle interactions to withstand competitive binding in the nanoparticle corona from other biomolecules.
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- Mahima Unnikrishnan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Department of Physics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL61801
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Gao Y, Huang Y, Ren C, Chou P, Wu C, Pan X, Quan G, Huang Z. Looking back, moving forward: protein corona of lipid nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5573-5588. [PMID: 38757190 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00186a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are commonly employed for drug delivery owing to their considerable drug-loading capacity, low toxicity, and excellent biocompatibility. Nevertheless, the formation of protein corona (PC) on their surfaces significantly influences the drug's in vivo fate (such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) upon administration. PC denotes the phenomenon wherein one or multiple strata of proteins adhere to the external interface of nanoparticles (NPs) or microparticles within the biological milieu, encompassing ex vivo fluids (e.g., serum-containing culture media) and in vivo fluids (such as blood and tissue fluids). Hence, it is essential to claim the PC formation behaviors and mechanisms on the surface of LNPs. This overview provided a comprehensive examination of crucial aspects related to such issues, encompassing time evolution, controllability, and their subsequent impacts on LNPs. Classical studies of PC generation on the surface of LNPs were additionally integrated, and its decisive role in shaping the in vivo fate of LNPs was explored. The mechanisms underlying PC formation, including the adsorption theory and alteration theory, were introduced to delve into the formation process. Subsequently, the existing experimental outcomes were synthesized to offer insights into the research and application facets of PC, and it was concluded that the manipulation of PC held substantial promise in the realm of targeted delivery.
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- Yue Gao
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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Esmailzadeh F, Taheri-Ledari R, Salehi MM, Zarei-Shokat S, Ganjali F, Mohammadi A, Zare I, Kashtiaray A, Jalali F, Maleki A. Bonding states of gold/silver plasmonic nanostructures and sulfur-containing active biological ingredients in biomedical applications: a review. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:16407-16437. [PMID: 38807475 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04131j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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As one of the most instrumental components in the architecture of advanced nanomedicines, plasmonic nanostructures (mainly gold and silver nanomaterials) have been paid a lot of attention. This type of nanomaterial can absorb light photons with a specific wavelength and generate heat or excited electrons through surface resonance, which is a unique physical property. In innovative biomaterials, a significant number of theranostic (therapeutic and diagnostic) materials are produced through the conjugation of thiol-containing ingredients with gold and silver nanoparticles (Au and Ag NPs). Hence, it is essential to investigate Au/Ag-S interfaces precisely and determine the exact bonding states in the active nanobiomaterials. This study intends to provide useful insights into the interactions between Au/Ag NPs and thiol groups that exist in the structure of biomaterials. In this regard, the modeling of Au/Ag-S bonding in active biological ingredients is precisely reviewed. Then, the physiological stability of Au/Ag-based plasmonic nanobioconjugates in real physiological environments (pharmacokinetics) is discussed. Recent experimental validation and achievements of plasmonic theranostics and radiolabelled nanomaterials based on Au/Ag-S conjugation are also profoundly reviewed. This study will also help researchers working on biosensors in which plasmonic devices deal with the thiol-containing biomaterials (e.g., antibodies) inside blood serum and living cells.
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- Farhad Esmailzadeh
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Research and Development Department, Sina Medical Biochemistry Technologies Co., Ltd, Shiraz 7178795844, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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Wittmann L, Eigenfeld M, Büchner K, Meiler J, Habisch H, Madl T, Kerpes R, Becker T, Berensmeier S, Schwaminger SP. Millifluidic magnetophoresis-based chip for age-specific fractionation: evaluating the impact of age on metabolomics and gene expression in yeast. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:2987-2998. [PMID: 38739033 DOI: 10.1039/d4lc00185k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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A novel millifluidic process introduces age-based fractionation of S. pastorianus var. carlsbergensis yeast culture through magnetophoresis. Saccharomyces yeast is a model organism for aging research used in various industries. Traditional age-based cell separation methods were labor-intensive, but techniques like magnetic labeling have eased the process by being non-invasive and scalable. Our approach introduces an age-specific fractionation using a 3D-printed millfluidic chip in a two-step process, ensuring efficient cell deflection in the magnetic field and counteracting magnetic induced convection. Among various channel designs, the pinch-shaped channel proved most effective for age differentiation based on magnetically labeled bud scar numbers. Metabolomic analyses revealed changes in certain amino acids and increased NAD+ levels, suggesting metabolic shifts in aging cells. Gene expression studies further underlined these age-related metabolic changes. This innovative platform offers a high-throughput, non-invasive method for age-specific yeast cell fractionation, with potential applications in industries ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals.
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- L Wittmann
- TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Bioseparation Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85748 Garching, Germany.
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- TUM School of Life Science, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Steig 20, 85354 Freising, Germany.
- Otto-Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstr. 6, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- TUM School of Life Science, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Steig 20, 85354 Freising, Germany.
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- TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Bioseparation Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85748 Garching, Germany.
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- Otto-Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstr. 6, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Otto-Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstr. 6, 8010 Graz, Austria
- BioTechMed-Graz, Mozartgasse 12/II, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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- TUM School of Life Science, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephaner Steig 20, 85354 Freising, Germany.
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- Otto-Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstr. 6, 8010 Graz, Austria
- Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenberstr. 4a, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Bioseparation Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85748 Garching, Germany.
- Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenberstr. 4a, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- TUM School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Bioseparation Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Boltzmannstr. 15, 85748 Garching, Germany.
- Otto-Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstr. 6, 8010 Graz, Austria
- BioTechMed-Graz, Mozartgasse 12/II, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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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. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 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] [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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Skrodzki D, Molinaro M, Brown R, Moitra P, Pan D. Synthesis and Bioapplication of Emerging Nanomaterials of Hafnium. ACS NANO 2024; 18:1289-1324. [PMID: 38166377 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
Abstract
A significant amount of progress in nanotechnology has been made due to the development of engineered nanoparticles. The use of metallic nanoparticles for various biomedical applications has been extensively investigated. Biomedical research is highly focused on them because of their inert nature, nanoscale structure, and similar size to many biological molecules. The intrinsic characteristics of these particles, including electronic, optical, physicochemical, and surface plasmon resonance, that can be altered by altering their size, shape, environment, aspect ratio, ease of synthesis, and functionalization properties, have led to numerous biomedical applications. Targeted drug delivery, sensing, photothermal and photodynamic therapy, and imaging are some of these. The promising clinical results of NBTXR3, a high-Z radiosensitizing nanomaterial derived from hafnium, have demonstrated translational potential of this metal. This radiosensitization approach leverages the dependence of energy attenuation on atomic number to enhance energy-matter interactions conducive to radiation therapy. High-Z nanoparticle localization in tumor issue differentially increases the effect of ionizing radiation on cancer cells versus nearby healthy ones and mitigates adverse effects by reducing the overall radiation burden. This principle enables material multifunctionality as contrast agents in X-ray-based imaging. The physiochemical properties of hafnium (Z = 72) are particularly advantageous for these applications. A well-placed K-edge absorption energy and high mass attenuation coefficient compared to elements in human tissue across clinical energy ranges leads to significant attenuation. Chemical reactivity allows for variety in nanoparticle synthesis, composition, and functionalization. Nanoparticles such as hafnium oxide exhibit excellent biocompatibility due to physiochemical inertness prior to incidence with ionizing radiation. Additionally, the optical and electronic properties are applicable in biosensing, optical component coatings, and semiconductors. The wide interest has prompted extensive research in design and synthesis to facilitate property fine-tuning. This review summarizes synthetic methods for hafnium-based nanomaterials and applications in therapy, imaging, and biosensing with a mechanistic focus. A discussion and future perspective section highlights clinical progress and elaborates on current challenges. By focusing on factors impacting applicational effectiveness and examining limitations this review aims to support researchers and expedite clinical translation of future hafnium-based nanomedicine.
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- David Skrodzki
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, 101 Huck Life Sciences Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Zhou Y, Yue T, Ding Y, Tan H, Weng J, Luo S, Zheng X. Nanotechnology translation in vascular diseases: From design to the bench. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1919. [PMID: 37548140 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Atherosclerosis is a systemic pathophysiological condition contributing to the development of majority of polyvascular diseases. Nanomedicine is a novel and rapidly developing science. Due to their small size, nanoparticles are freely transported in vasculature, and have been widely employed as tools in analytical imaging techniques. Furthermore, the application of nanoparticles also allows target intervention, such as drug delivery and tissue engineering regenerative methods, in the management of major vascular diseases. Therefore, by summarizing the physical and chemical characteristics of common nanoparticles used in diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, we discuss the details of these applications from cellular, molecular, and in vivo perspectives in this review. Furthermore, we also summarize the status and challenges of the application of nanoparticles in clinical translation. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Cardiovascular Disease Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanomaterials and Implants Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Yongwen Zhou
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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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: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [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]
Abstract
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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Aljabbari A, Kihara S, Rades T, Boyd BJ. The biomolecular gastrointestinal corona in oral drug delivery. J Control Release 2023; 363:536-549. [PMID: 37776905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.09.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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The formation of a biomolecular corona on exogenous particles in plasma is well studied and is known to dictate the biodistribution and cellular interactions of nanomedicine formulations. In contrast, while the oral route is the most favorable administration method for pharmaceuticals, little is known about the formation and composition of the corona formed by biomolecules on particles within the gastrointestinal tract. This work reviews the current literature understanding of (1) the formation of drug particles after oral administration, (2) the formation of a biomolecular corona within the gastrointestinal tract ("the gastrointestinal corona"), and (3) the possible implications of the formation of a gastrointestinal corona on the interactions of drug particles with their biological environment. In doing so, this work aims to establish the significance of the formation of a gastrointestinal corona in oral drug delivery to ultimately arrive at new avenues to control the behavior of orally administered pharmaceuticals.
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- Anas Aljabbari
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, Copenhagen Ø 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, Copenhagen Ø 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, Copenhagen Ø 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, Copenhagen Ø 2100, Denmark; Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
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Dolci M, Wang Y, Nooteboom SW, Soto Rodriguez PED, Sánchez S, Albertazzi L, Zijlstra P. Real-Time Optical Tracking of Protein Corona Formation on Single Nanoparticles in Serum. ACS NANO 2023; 17:20167-20178. [PMID: 37802067 PMCID: PMC10604089 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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The formation of a protein corona, where proteins spontaneously adhere to the surface of nanomaterials in biological environments, leads to changes in their physicochemical properties and subsequently affects their intended biomedical functionalities. Most current methods to study protein corona formation are ensemble-averaging and either require fluorescent labeling, washing steps, or are only applicable to specific types of particles. Here we introduce real-time all-optical nanoparticle analysis by scattering microscopy (RONAS) to track the formation of protein corona in full serum, at the single-particle level, without any labeling. RONAS uses optical scattering microscopy and enables real-time and in situ tracking of protein adsorption on metallic and dielectric nanoparticles with different geometries directly in blood serum. We analyzed the adsorbed protein mass, the affinity, and the kinetics of the protein adsorption at the single particle level. While there is a high degree of heterogeneity from particle to particle, the predominant factor in protein adsorption is surface chemistry rather than the underlying nanoparticle material or size. RONAS offers an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms related to protein coronas and, thus, enables the development of strategies to engineer efficient bionanomaterials.
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- Mathias Dolci
- Department
of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute for
Science and Technology (BIST), Baldiri Reixac 10-12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institució
Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Passeig de Lluís Companys,
23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University
of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Department
of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Ling C, Jin Z, Yeung J, da Silva EB, Chang YC, He T, Yim W, O'Donoghue AJ, Jokerst JV. Valence-driven colorimetric detection of norovirus protease via peptide-AuNP interactions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:12459-12462. [PMID: 37782049 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04142e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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We report here a colorimetric method for rapid detection of norovirus based on the valence-driven peptide-AuNP interactions. We engineered a peptide sequence named K1 with a cleavage sequence in between two lysine residues. The positively charged lysine groups aggregated the negatively charged nanoparticles leading to a purple color change. There was a red color when the cleavage sequence was digested by the Southampton norovirus 3C-like protease (SV3CP)-a protease involved in the life cycle of Human norovirus (HNV). The limit of detection was determined to be 320 nM in Tris buffer. We further show that the sensor has good performance in exhaled breath condensate, urine, and faecal matter. This research provides a potential easy and quick way to selectively detect HNV.
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- Chuxuan Ling
- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Program in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Program in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Program in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
- Program in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Chandra J, Hasan N, Nasir N, Wahab S, Thanikachalam PV, Sahebkar A, Ahmad FJ, Kesharwani P. Nanotechnology-empowered strategies in treatment of skin cancer. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 235:116649. [PMID: 37451568 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
In current scenario skin cancer is a serious condition that has a significant impact on world health. Skin cancer is divided into two categories: melanoma skin cancer (MSC) and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Because of its significant psychosocial effects and need for significant investment in new technology and therapies, skin cancer is an illness of global health relevance. From the patient's perspective chemotherapy considered to be the most acceptable form of treatment. However, significant negatives of chemotherapy such as severe toxicities and drug resistance pose serious challenges to the treatment. The field of nanomedicine holds significant promise for enhancing the specificity of targeting neoplastic cells through the facilitation of targeted drug delivery to tumour cells. The integration of multiple therapeutic modalities to selectively address cancer-promoting or cell-maintaining pathways constitutes a fundamental aspect of cancer treatment. The use of mono-therapy remains prevalent in the treatment of various types of cancer, it is widely acknowledged in the academic community that this conventional approach is generally considered to be less efficacious compared to the combination treatment strategy. The employment of combination therapy in cancer treatment has become increasingly widespread due to its ability to produce synergistic anticancer effects, mitigate toxicity associated with drugs, and inhibit multi-drug resistance by means of diverse mechanisms. Nanotechnology based combination therapy represents a promising avenue for the development of efficacious therapies for skin cancer within the context of this endeavour. The objective of this article is to provide a description of distinct challenges for efficient delivery of drugs via skin. This article also provides a summary of the various nanotechnology based combinatorial therapy available for skin cancer with their recent advances. This review also focuses on current status of clinical trials of such therapies.
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- Jyoti Chandra
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Saveetha College of Pharmacy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India; Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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Saikia S, Dutta J, Mishra A, Das PK. Lysozyme adsorption on carbonaceous nanoparticles probed by second harmonic light scattering. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:26112-26121. [PMID: 37740313 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03511e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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The first hyperpolarizability (β) of two different sizes (15 and 35 nm) of carbonaceous nanoparticle (CNP) is reported for the first time using second harmonic light scattering (SHLS). The β values of the CNPs were found to be larger than those of organic molecules like pNA but lower than those of plasmonic nanoparticles like gold and silver. SHLS was further used to investigate the adsorption of a model protein Lysozyme (Lyz) on these CNPs, which is crucial for the design of safe and effective CNP-based therapeutics. The change in SH intensity from the CNPs on the addition of Lyz was recorded and fitted to the modified Langmuir adsorption model (MLM). The binding constant, free energy changes and surface coverage values show that Lyz is physisorbed on the CNPs forming less than a monolayer. The temperature dependent SH intensity measurements enabled direct determination of enthalpy and entropy changes for Lyz adsorption. The enthalpy and entropy changes reveal that Lyz adsorption is endothermic and entropically driven.
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- Sourav Saikia
- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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Liu Z, Yang S, Zhou L, He M, Bai Y, Zhao S, Wang F. Structural characterization of protein-material interfacial interactions using lysine reactivity profiling-mass spectrometry. Nat Protoc 2023; 18:2600-2623. [PMID: 37460632 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-023-00849-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Understanding how proteins and materials interact is useful for evaluating the safety of biomedical micro/nanomaterials, toxicity estimation and design of nano-drugs and catalytic activity improvement of bio-inorganic functional hybrids. However, characterizing the interfacial molecular details of protein-micro/nanomaterial hybrids remains a great challenge. This protocol describes the lysine reactivity profiling-mass spectrometry strategy for determining which parts of a protein are interacting with the micro/nanomaterials. Lysine residues occur frequently on hydrophilic protein surfaces, and their reactivity is dependent on the accessibility of their amine groups. The accessibility of a lysine residue is lower when it is in contact with another object; allosteric effects resulting from this interaction might reduce or increase the reactivity of remote lysine residues. Lysine reactivity is therefore a useful indicator of protein localization orientation, interaction sequence regions, binding sites and modulated protein structures in the protein-material hybrids. We describe the optimized two-step isotope dimethyl labeling strategy for protein-material hybrids under their native and denaturing conditions in sequence. The comparative quantification results of lysine reactivity are only dependent on the native microenvironments of lysine local structures. We also highlight other critical steps including protein digestion, elution from materials, data processing and interfacial structure analysis. The two-step isotope labeling steps need ~5 h, and the whole protocol including digestion, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, data processing and structure analysis needs ~3-5 d.
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- Zheyi Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
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Elango J, Zamora-Ledezma C, Alexis F, Wu W, Maté-Sánchez de Val JE. Protein Adsorption, Calcium-Binding Ability, and Biocompatibility of Silver Nanoparticle-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Hydrogels Using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1843. [PMID: 37514030 PMCID: PMC10384843 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Several approaches have evolved to facilitate the exploration of hydrogel systems in biomedical research. In this sense, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) has been widely used in hydrogel (HG) fabrication for several therapeutic applications. The biological properties of PVA hydrogels (PVA-HGs) are highly dependent on their interaction with protein receptors and extracellular matrix (mainly calcium) deposition, for which there is not enough evidence from existing research yet. Thus, for the first time, the functional properties, like protein and mineral interactions, related to the proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) by silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-loaded PVA hydrogels (AgNPs-PVA-HGs) were investigated in the present study. The UV absorption spectrum and TEM microscopic results showed a maximum absorbance of synthesized AgNPs at 409 nm, with an average particle size of 14.5 ± 2.5 nm, respectively. The functional properties, such as the calcium-binding and the protein adsorption of PVA-HG, were accelerated by incorporating AgNPs; however, the swelling properties of the HGs were reduced by AgNPs, which might be due to the masking of the free functional groups (hydroxyl groups of PVA) by AgNPs. SEM images showed the presence of AgNPs with a more porous structure in the HGs. The proliferative effect of MSCs increased over culture time from day 1 to day 7, and the cell proliferative effect was upregulated by HGs with more pronounced AgNPs-PVA-HG. In addition, both HGs did not produce any significant cytotoxicity in the MSCs. The histological (bright light and H&E staining) and fluorescence microscopic images showed the presence of a cytoskeleton and the fibrillar structure of the MSCs, and the cells adhered more firmly to all HGs. More fibrillar bipolar and dense fibrillar structures were seen in the day 1 and day 7 cultures, respectively. Interestingly, the MSCs cultured on AgNPs-PVA-HG produced extracellular matrix deposition on day 7. Accordingly, the present results proved the biocompatibility of AgNPs-PVA-HG as a suitable system for culturing mammalian stem cells for regenerative tissue applications.
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- Jeevithan Elango
- Department of Biomaterials Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
- Center of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
- Department of Marine Bio-Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Green and Innovative Technologies for Food, Environment and Bioengineering Research Group (FEnBeT), Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Departmento de Ingenería Química, Colegio de Ciencias y Ingenierias, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador), Campus Cumbayá, Diego de Robles s/n, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Department of Marine Bio-Pharmacology, College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Biomaterials Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCAM-Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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Wang H, Lv R, Gao S, Wang Y, Hao N, An Y, Li Y, Ji Y, Cao M. Investigation of the interaction between the functionalized mesoporous silica nanocarriers and bovine serum albumin via multi-spectroscopy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 293:122421. [PMID: 36801729 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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It is well known that the physicochemical properties of nanocarriers, which are closely related to the surface modification of nanoparticles, have crucial impacts on their biological effects. Herein, the interaction between functionalized degradable dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DDMSNs) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) was investigated for probing into the nanocarriers' potential toxicity using multi-spectroscopy such as ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis), synchronous fluorescence, Raman and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy. BSA, owing to its structural homology and high sequence similarity with HSA, was employed as the model protein to study the interactions with DDMSNs, amino-modified DDMSNs (DDMSNs-NH2) and hyaluronic acid (HA) coated nanoparticles (DDMSNs-NH2-HA). It was found that the static quenching behavior of DDMSNs-NH2-HA to BSA was accompanied by an endothermic and hydrophobic force-driven thermodynamic process, which was confirmed by fluorescence quenching spectroscopic studies and thermodynamic analysis. Furthermore, the conformational variations of BSA upon interaction with nanocarriers were observed by combination of UV/Vis, synchronous fluorescence, Raman and CD spectroscopy. The microstructure of amino residues in BSA changed due to the existence of nanoparticles, for example, the amino residues and hydrophobic groups exposed to microenvironment and the alpha helix (α-helix) content of BSA decreased. Specially, through thermodynamic analysis, the diverse binding modes and driving forces between nanoparticles and BSA were discovered because of different surface modifications on DDMSNs, DDMSNs-NH2 and DDMSNs-NH2-HA. We believe that this work can promote the interpretation of mutual impact between nanoparticles and biomolecules, which will be in favor of predicting the biological toxicity of nano-DDS and engineering functionalized nanocarriers.
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- Haohao Wang
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Academy of Chinese Medicine Science, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450046, China.
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Hsu JC, Tang Z, Eremina OE, Sofias AM, Lammers T, Lovell JF, Zavaleta C, Cai W, Cormode DP. Nanomaterial-based contrast agents. NATURE REVIEWS. METHODS PRIMERS 2023; 3:30. [PMID: 38130699 PMCID: PMC10732545 DOI: 10.1038/s43586-023-00211-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Medical imaging, which empowers the detection of physiological and pathological processes within living subjects, has a vital role in both preclinical and clinical diagnostics. Contrast agents are often needed to accompany anatomical data with functional information or to provide phenotyping of the disease in question. Many newly emerging contrast agents are based on nanomaterials as their high payloads, unique physicochemical properties, improved sensitivity and multimodality capacity are highly desired for many advanced forms of bioimaging techniques and applications. Here, we review the developments in the field of nanomaterial-based contrast agents. We outline important nanomaterial design considerations and discuss the effect on their physicochemical attributes, contrast properties and biological behaviour. We also describe commonly used approaches for formulating, functionalizing and characterizing these nanomaterials. Key applications are highlighted by categorizing nanomaterials on the basis of their X-ray, magnetic, nuclear, optical and/or photoacoustic contrast properties. Finally, we offer our perspectives on current challenges and emerging research topics as well as expectations for future advancements in the field.
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- Jessica C. Hsu
- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Khan S, Cho WC, Hussain A, Azimi S, Babadaei MMN, Bloukh SH, Edis Z, Saeed M, Ten Hagen TLM, Ahmadi H, Ale-Ebrahim M, Jaragh-Alhadad LA, Khan RH, Falahati M, Zhang X, Bai Q. The interaction mechanism of plasma iron transport protein transferrin with nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124441. [PMID: 37060978 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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In the biological systems, exposure to nanoparticles (NPs) can cause complicated interactions with proteins, the formation of protein corona and structural changes to proteins. These changes depend not only on NP physicochemical properties, but also on the intrinsic stability of protein molecules. Although, the formation of protein corona on the surface of NPs and the underlying mechanisms have been fully explored in various studies, no comprehensive review has discussed the direct biochemical and biophysical interactions between NPs and blood proteins, particularly transferrin. In this review, we first discussed the interaction of NPs with proteins to comprehend the effects of physicochemical properties of NPs on protein structure. We then overviewed the transferrin structure and its direct interaction with NPs to explore transferrin stability and its iron ion (Fe3+) release behavior. Afterwards, we surveyed the various biological functions of transferrin, such as Fe3+ binding, receptor binding, antibacterial activity, growth, differentiation, and coagulation, followed by the application of transferrin-modified NPs in the development of drug delivery systems for cancer therapy. We believe that this study can provide useful insight into the design and development of bioconjugates containing NP-transferrin for potential biomedical applications.
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- Suliman Khan
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China; Department of Medical Lab Technology, The University of Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Science, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, PO Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, PO Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP 202002, India.
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- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Respiratory and Clinical Care Medicine, Henan Provisional People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Sun N, Jia Y, Bai S, Li Q, Dai L, Li J. The power of super-resolution microscopy in modern biomedical science. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 314:102880. [PMID: 36965225 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Super-resolution microscopy (SRM) technology that breaks the diffraction limit has revolutionized the field of cell biology since its appearance, which enables researchers to visualize cellular structures with nanometric resolution, multiple colors and single-molecule sensitivity. With the flourishing development of hardware and the availability of novel fluorescent probes, the impact of SRM has already gone beyond cell biology and extended to nanomedicine, material science and nanotechnology, and remarkably boosted important breakthroughs in these fields. In this review, we will mainly highlight the power of SRM in modern biomedical science, discussing how these SRM techniques revolutionize the way we understand cell structures, biomaterials assembly and how assembled biomaterials interact with cellular organelles, and finally their promotion to the clinical pre-diagnosis. Moreover, we also provide an outlook on the current technical challenges and future improvement direction of SRM. We hope this review can provide useful information, inspire new ideas and propel the development both from the perspective of SRM techniques and from the perspective of SRM's applications.
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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; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
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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
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, 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.
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Zhao P, Huang X, Li Y, Huo X, Feng Q, Zhao X, Xu C, Wang J. An artificialed protein corona coating the surface of magnetic nanoparicles:a simple and efficient method for label antibody. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13860. [PMID: 36923872 PMCID: PMC10008981 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Background Protein Corona (PC) of nanoparticles is a structure which composed of one or more layers of proteins adsorbed on the surface of nanomaterials, and the formation of PC is a universal process of spontaneous randomness. We take advantage of the formation principle of the PC, developed a simple and efficient method for label protein to nanoparticles. Methods The artificialed protein corona (APC) on the surface of nanoparticles was synthesized via the artificialed methods of desolvation aggregation and crosslinking with control. Results The dosage of precipitator and the ratio of protein to magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs)(particle size: 3 nm) were optimized, and the core-shell nanoparticles with narrow particle size (particle size: 10 nm) distribution were obtained. The MNPs with APC were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Additionally, a hemolysis test on prepared MNPs was conducted with APC. The presence of APC coating on the surface of MNPs showed an improving effect to reduce the cytotoxicity. Cellular toxicity of MNPs with APC was also investigated on HFF1 cell lines. And the cells survival in the presence of APC coated MNPs and display neither reduced metabolism nor cytostatic effect. The functional test of the MNPs with APC showed that proteins can be modified and labeled onto magnetic nanoparticles and retain their original activity. Conclusions This marking method is gentle and effective. And the properties of the APC propose MNPs as a promising candidate for multifunctional biomedical applications.
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- Penghua Zhao
- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Corresponding author. Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, China.
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Corresponding author. Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, China.
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Li X, He F, Hu S, Sun N, Huo C, Liu R. The culprits of superoxide dismutase inactivation under size-dependent stress of ultrafine carbon black: Superoxide anion, genotoxicity and protein corona. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 862:160770. [PMID: 36502967 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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As a critical component of atmospheric ultrafine particulates, ultrafine carbon black (UFCB) brings great exposure risk to organisms. At present, the action pathway and activity regulation mechanism of UFCB on functional proteins in vivo are not clear, and the size-dependent effects of UFCB during this process need to be elucidated. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the most applied biomarkers to assess the environmental impact of pollutants, plays crucial roles in resistance to oxidative stress. Here, based on the inactivation of SOD (84.79 %, 86.81 % and 91.70 %) in primary mouse hepatocytes exposed to UFCB (13 nm, 50 nm and 95 nm), oxidative stress, genotoxicity and protein molecular studies were employed to elucidate the inactivation mechanisms. Results showed that inhibition of UFCB-mediated superoxide anion (O2-) contributed to a decrease in SOD activity. Furthermore, the significant increase in 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine content and the comet tail formation indicated the occurrence of DNA damage, supporting that concomitant aberrant transcriptional and protein translational under gene regulation should be responsible for SOD inactivation. At the molecular level, the constricted backbone, reduced content of α-helix and fluorescence sensitization all demonstrated that the attachment-type binding of SOD on UFCB to form the 'protein corona' disrupted protein structure. Enzyme activity assays indicated that SOD backbone tightening and helix decay resulted in decreased activity, which should be another reason for intracellular SOD inactivation. More importantly, the particle sizes of UFCB exert powerful influences on SOD inactivation mechanisms. Smaller UFCB (13 nm) induced more severe O2- inhibition and DNA damage, while UFCB50nm with the best dispersity bound more SOD and induced stronger molecular toxicity, which are their different strengths in stressing SOD inactivation in hepatocytes. Our findings provide novel insights for exploring functional proteins activity and underscore a potentially size-dependent risk of nanoparticles.
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- Xiangxiang Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China.
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Anand AS, Verma K, Amitabh, Prasad DN, Kohli E. The interplay of calponin, wnt signaling, and cytoskeleton protein governs transgenerational phenotypic abnormalities in drosophila exposed to zinc oxide nanoparticles. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 369:110284. [PMID: 36462549 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are widely used engineered nanomaterials. Due to induced genotoxicity, increased oxidative stress, and teratogenicity, these NPs have been reported to be toxic. In the present study, we emphasise the role of vital proteins in regulating ZnO NP-induced abnormal phenotypes, particularly the deformed thorax and single wing in the Drosophila melanogaster progeny fed on 0.1-10 mM ZnO NPs. To understand how protein expression regulates this particular phenotype on ZnO NPs exposure, toxicoproteomics profile of control and abnormal phenotype flies was generated using LC/MS/MS. Gene ontology enrichment studies of proteomics data were carried out using CLUEGO and STRAP software. The bioinformatics tool STRING was used to generate a protein-protein interaction map of key proteins of enrichment analysis. Following ZnO NP exposure, the differential expression of key proteins of the Wnt pathway was prominent. Altered expression of various proteins of the Wnt pathway (CaMKII), cytoskeleton (Actin), and calponin resulted in developmental defects in drosophila progeny. In addition, immunohistology studies showed a significant deviation in the expression of wingless protein of ZnO NPs treated larvae in comparison to control. According to these findings, the interaction of the wnt pathway and cytoskeletal proteins with ZnO NPs caused developmental abnormalities in the subsequent generation of drosophila, highlighting the transgenerational toxic effects of these nanoparticles.
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- Avnika Singh Anand
- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Defence Research and Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, India.
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Xu L, Wang X, Wang R, Liu S, Xu M. Engineered Macrophages: A Safe-by-Design Approach for the Tumor Targeting Delivery of Sub-5 nm Gold Nanoparticles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205474. [PMID: 36372550 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ultrasmall nanoparticles (NPs) are a promising platform for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer, but the particles in sizes as small as several nanometers have an ability to translocate across biological barriers, which may bring unpredictable health risks. Therefore, it is essential to develop workable cell-based tools that can deliver ultrasmall NPs to the tumor in a safer manner. Here, this work uses macrophages as a shuttle to deliver sub-5 nm PEGylated gold (Au) NPs to tumors actively or passively, while reducing the accumulation of Au NPs in the brain. This work demonstrates that sub-5 nm Au NPs can be rapidly exocytosed from live macrophages, reaching 45.6% within 24 h, resulting in a labile Au NP-macrophage system that may release free Au NPs into the blood circulation in vivo. To overcome this shortcoming, two straightforward methods are used to engineer macrophages to obtain "half-dead" and "dead" macrophages. Although the efficiency of engineered macrophages for delivering sub-5 nm Au NPs to tumors is 2.2-3.8% lower than that of free Au NPs via the passive enhanced permeability and retention effect, this safe-by-design approach can dramatically reduce the accumulation of Au NPs in the brain by more than one order of magnitude. These promising approaches offer an opportunity to expand the immune cell- or stem cell-mediated delivery of ultrasmall NPs for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases in a safer way in the future.
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- Lining Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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Żeliszewska P, Szych J, Wasilewska M, Adamczyk Z. Kinetics of Immunolatex Deposition at Abiotic Surfaces under Flow Conditions: Towards Quantitative Agglutination Assays. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010692. [PMID: 36614134 PMCID: PMC9820969 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Physicochemical properties of immunolatex, prepared by incubation of negatively charged polystyrene microparticles with polyclonal rabbit IgGs, were determined by a variety of experimental techniques. These comprised dynamic light scattering (DLS), laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The particle diffusion coefficient, the hydrodynamic diameter, the electrophoretic mobility, the zeta potential and the suspension stability were determined as a function of pH for different ionic strengths. The deposition of the immunolatex on bare and polyallylamine (PAH) functionalized mica was investigated using the microfluidic oblique impinging-jet cell, with an in situ, real-time image analysis module. The particle deposition kinetics was acquired by a direct particle enumeration procedure. The measurements enabled us to determine the range of pH where the specific deposition of the immunolatex on these substrates was absent. We argue that the obtained results have practical significance for conducting efficient flow immunoassays governed by specific antigen/antibody interactions.
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- Paulina Żeliszewska
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Science, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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Youden B, Jiang R, Carrier AJ, Servos MR, Zhang X. A Nanomedicine Structure-Activity Framework for Research, Development, and Regulation of Future Cancer Therapies. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17497-17551. [PMID: 36322785 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Despite their clinical success in drug delivery applications, the potential of theranostic nanomedicines is hampered by mechanistic uncertainty and a lack of science-informed regulatory guidance. Both the therapeutic efficacy and the toxicity of nanoformulations are tightly controlled by the complex interplay of the nanoparticle's physicochemical properties and the individual patient/tumor biology; however, it can be difficult to correlate such information with observed outcomes. Additionally, as nanomedicine research attempts to gradually move away from large-scale animal testing, the need for computer-assisted solutions for evaluation will increase. Such models will depend on a clear understanding of structure-activity relationships. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cancer nanomedicine and provides a knowledge framework and foundational interaction maps that can facilitate future research, assessments, and regulation. By forming three complementary maps profiling nanobio interactions and pathways at different levels of biological complexity, a clear picture of a nanoparticle's journey through the body and the therapeutic and adverse consequences of each potential interaction are presented.
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- Brian Youden
- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Medical Physics, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1G3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2, Canada
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Nattich-Rak M, Sadowska M, Motyczyńska M, Adamczyk Z. Mimicking Pseudo-Virion Interactions with Abiotic Surfaces: Deposition of Polymer Nanoparticles with Albumin Corona. Biomolecules 2022; 12:1658. [PMID: 36359008 PMCID: PMC9687657 DOI: 10.3390/biom12111658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Adsorption of human serum albumin (HSA) molecules on negatively charged polystyrene microparticles was studied using the dynamic light scattering, the electrophoretic and the solution depletion methods involving atomic force microscopy. Initially, the physicochemical characteristics of the albumin comprising the hydrodynamic diameter, the zeta potential and the isoelectric point were determined as a function of pH. Analogous characteristics of the polymer particles were acquired, including their size and zeta potential. The formation of albumin corona on the particles was investigated in situ by electrophoretic mobility measurements. The size, stability and electrokinetic properties of the particles with the corona were also determined. The particle diameter was equal to 125 nm, which coincides with the size of the SARS-CoV-2 virion. The isoelectric point of the particles appeared at a pH of 5. The deposition kinetics of the particles was determined by atomic force microscopy (AFM) under diffusion and by quartz microbalance (QCM) under flow conditions. It was shown that the deposition rate at a gold sensor abruptly vanished with pH following the decrease in the zeta potential of the particles. It is postulated that the acquired results can be used as useful reference systems mimicking virus adsorption on abiotic surfaces.
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- Małgorzata Nattich-Rak
- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland
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- The Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, ul. Gronostajowa 7, 30-387 Cracow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Cracow, Poland
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Riley MB, Strandquist E, Weitzel CS, Driskell JD. Structure and activity of native and thiolated α-chymotrypsin adsorbed onto gold nanoparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112867. [PMID: 36182820 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A detailed understanding of protein-nanoparticle interactions is critical to realize the full potential of bioconjugate-enabled technologies. Parameters that lead to conformational changes in protein structure upon adsorption must be identified and controlled to mitigate loss of biological function. We hypothesized that the installation of thiol functional groups on a protein will facilitate robust adsorption to gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and prevent protein unfolding to achieve thermodynamic stability. Here we investigated the adsorption behavior of α-chymotrypsin (ChT) and a thiolated analog of α-chymotrypsin (T-ChT) with AuNPs. ChT, which does not present any free thiols, was modified with 2-iminothiolane (Traut's reagent) to synthesize T-ChT consisting of two free thiols. Protein adsorption to AuNPs was monitored with dynamic light scattering and UV-vis spectrophotometry, and fluorescence spectra were acquired to assess changes in protein structure induced by interaction with the AuNP. The biological function of ChT, T-ChT, and respective bioconjugates were compared using a colorimetric enzymatic assay. The thiolated analog exhibited a greater affinity for the AuNP than the unmodified ChT, as determined from adsorption isotherms. The ChT protein formed a soft protein corona in which the enzyme denatures with prolonged exposure to AuNPs and, subsequently, lost enzymatic function. Conversely, the T-ChT formed a robust hard corona on the AuNP and retained structure and function. These data support the hypothesis, provide further insight into protein-AuNP interactions, and identify a simple chemical approach to synthesize robust and functional conjugates.
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- McKenzie B Riley
- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, United States.
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Baimanov D, Wang J, Zhang J, Liu K, Cong Y, Shi X, Zhang X, Li Y, Li X, Qiao R, Zhao Y, Zhou Y, Wang L, Chen C. In situ analysis of nanoparticle soft corona and dynamic evolution. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5389. [PMID: 36104325 PMCID: PMC9474507 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33044-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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How soft corona, the protein corona’s outer layer, contributes to biological identity of nanomaterials is largely because capturing protein composition of the soft corona in situ remains challenging. We herein develop an in situ Fishing method that can monitor the dynamic formation of protein corona on ultra-small chiral Cu2S nanoparticles (NPs) allowing us to directly separate and identify the corona protein composition. Our method detects spatiotemporal processes in the evolution of hard and soft coronas on chiral NPs, revealing subtle differences in NP − protein interactions even within several minutes. This study highlights the importance of in situ and dynamic analysis of soft/hard corona, provides insights into the role of soft corona in mediating biological responses of NPs, and offers a universal strategy to characterize soft corona to guide the rational design of biomedical nanomaterials. Characterizing the soft protein corona on nanoparticles i.e. the outer layer of the corona, remains a longstanding challenge. Here, the authors develop an in situ method to monitor the dynamic processes of multilayered corona formation and evolution that offers a universal strategy to characterize the soft corona proteome.
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Sahu S, Ghosh KK. Selective detection of tartaric acid using amino acid interlinked silver nanoparticles as a colorimetric probe. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:3323-3334. [PMID: 35969181 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01088g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A variety of biomolecules with different functional groups play critical roles in almost all the processes occurring in living cells. Interaction of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) with various biomolecules generates a layer of molecules on their surface, and this biomolecular rich layer formed on the NP surface is described as a "biomolecular corona". The physicochemical properties of the NPs, including size, adsorption affinity, and charge on the particles' surfaces are the major factors influencing the characteristics of this corona. The formation of various biomolecular corona has been studied well, whereas the amino acid corona is relatively new by exploring their stability. In the present study, a novel formation of an amino acid corona with a fundamental interaction mechanism for a selective detection procedure using a colorimetric platform has been proposed. Herein, amino acid-coated silver NPs (AgNPs) have been used as a template with spectroscopic (steady state UV-Vis, FTIR) and imaging (HR-TEM, DLS) techniques. Our findings demonstrated that among different amino acid coronas, glutathione (GSH) stabilized AgNPs show a rapid reaction with tartaric acid. The extent and thermodynamics of the formed complex between the GSH/AgNPs and tartaric acid have also been studied and this suggested that the complex formed is spontaneous and energy releasing in nature.
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- Sushama Sahu
- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur-492010, Chhattisgarh, India.
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- School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur-492010, Chhattisgarh, India.
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Deng Z, Wu S, Wang Y, Shi D. Circulating tumor cell isolation for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. EBioMedicine 2022; 83:104237. [PMID: 36041264 PMCID: PMC9440384 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are tumor cells that shed from the primary tumor and intravasate into the peripheral blood circulation system responsible for metastasis. Sensitive detection of CTCs from clinical samples can serve as an effective tool in cancer diagnosis and prognosis through liquid biopsy. Current CTC detection technologies mainly reply on the biomarker-mediated platforms including magnetic beads, microfluidic chips or size-sensitive microfiltration which can compromise detection sensitivity due to tumor heterogeneity. A more sensitive, biomarker independent CTCs isolation technique has been recently developed with the surface-charged superparamagnetic nanoprobe capable of different EMT subpopulation CTC capture from 1 mL clinical blood. In this review, this new strategy is compared with the conventional techniques on biomarker specificity, impact of protein corona, effect of glycolysis on cell surface charge, and accurate CTC identification. Correlations between CTC enumeration and molecular profiling in clinical blood and cancer prognosis are provided for clinical cancer management.
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- Zicheng Deng
- The Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; Center for Lung Regenerative Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; Division of Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- The Institute for Translational Nanomedicine Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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- The Materials Science and Engineering Program, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA.
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Wang Y, Soto Rodriguez PED, Woythe L, Sánchez S, Samitier J, Zijlstra P, Albertazzi L. Multicolor Super-Resolution Microscopy of Protein Corona on Single Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37345-37355. [PMID: 35961006 PMCID: PMC9412947 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c06975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanoparticles represent a promising class of material for nanomedicine and molecular biosensing. The formation of a protein corona due to nonspecific particle-protein interactions is a determining factor for the biological fate of nanoparticles in vivo and strongly impacts the performance of nanoparticles when used as biosensors. Nonspecific interactions are usually highly heterogeneous, yet little is known about the heterogeneity of the protein corona that may lead to inter- and intraparticle differences in composition and protein distribution. Here, we present a super-resolution microscopic approach to study the protein corona on single silica nanoparticles and subsequent cellular interactions using multicolor stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy. We demonstrate that STED resolves structural features of protein corona on single particles including the distribution on the particle surface and the degree of protein internalization in porous particles. Using multicolor measurements of multiple labeled protein species, we determine the composition of the protein corona at the single-particle level. We quantify particle-to-particle differences in the composition and find that the composition is considerably influenced by the particle geometry. In a subsequent cellular uptake measurement, we demonstrate multicolor STED of protein corona on single particles internalized by cells. Our study shows that STED microscopy opens the window toward mechanistic understanding of protein coronas and aids in the rational design of nanoparticles as nanomedicines and biosensors.
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- Yuyang Wang
- Department
of Applied Physics and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
(ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institució
Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Passeige Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute
for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Department
of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona (UB), 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical
Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department
of Applied Physics and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute
for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
(ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Cao M, Zhang K, Zhang S, Wang Y, Chen C. Advanced Light Source Analytical Techniques for Exploring the Biological Behavior and Fate of Nanomedicines. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:1063-1080. [PMID: 36032763 PMCID: PMC9413437 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c00680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Exploration of the biological behavior and fate of nanoparticles, as affected by the nanomaterial-biology (nano-bio) interaction, has become progressively critical for guiding the rational design and optimization of nanomedicines to minimize adverse effects, support clinical translation, and aid in evaluation by regulatory agencies. Because of the complexity of the biological environment and the dynamic variations in the bioactivity of nanomedicines, in-situ, label-free analysis of the transport and transformation of nanomedicines has remained a challenge. Recent improvements in optics, detectors, and light sources have allowed the expansion of advanced light source (ALS) analytical technologies to dig into the underexplored behavior and fate of nanomedicines in vivo. It is increasingly important to further develop ALS-based analytical technologies with higher spatial and temporal resolution, multimodal data fusion, and intelligent prediction abilities to fully unlock the potential of nanomedicines. In this Outlook, we focus on several selected ALS analytical technologies, including imaging and spectroscopy, and provide an overview of the emerging opportunities for their applications in the exploration of the biological behavior and fate of nanomedicines. We also discuss the challenges and limitations faced by current approaches and tools and the expectations for the future development of advanced light sources and technologies. Improved ALS imaging and spectroscopy techniques will accelerate a profound understanding of the biological behavior of new nanomedicines. Such advancements are expected to inspire new insights into nanomedicine research and promote the development of ALS capabilities and methods more suitable for nanomedicine evaluation with the goal of clinical translation.
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- Mingjing Cao
- CAS
Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomedicines and Nanosafety
& CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing
Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute
of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomedicines and Nanosafety
& CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomedicines and Nanosafety
& CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
- The
GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, Guangzhou 510700, China
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- CAS
Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomedicines and Nanosafety
& CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
- The
GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, Guangzhou 510700, China
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Lafuente-Gómez N, Wang S, Fontana F, Dhanjani M, García-Soriano D, Correia A, Castellanos M, Rodriguez Diaz C, Salas G, Santos HA, Somoza Á. Synergistic immunomodulatory effect in macrophages mediated by magnetic nanoparticles modified with miRNAs. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11129-11138. [PMID: 35904896 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01767a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, we describe the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles composed of a maghemite core (MNP) and three different coatings (dextran, D-MNP; carboxymethyldextran, CMD-MNP; and dimercaptosuccinic acid, DMSA-MNP). Their interactions with red blood cells, plasma proteins, and macrophages were also assessed. CMD-MNP was selected for its good biosafety profile and for promoting a pro-inflammatory response in macrophages, which was associated with the nature of the coating. Thus, we proposed a smart miRNA delivery system using CMD-MNP as a carrier for cancer immunotherapy applications. Particularly, we prove that CMD-MNP-miRNA155 and CMD-MNP-miRNA125b nanoparticles can display a pro-inflammatory response in human macrophages by increasing the expression of CD80 and the levels of TNF-α and IL-6. Hence, our proposed miRNA-delivery nanosystem can be exploited as a new immunotherapeutic tool based on magnetic nanoparticles.
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- Nuria Lafuente-Gómez
- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
- Unidad de Nanobiotecnología Asociada al Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CSIC), 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University Medical Center Groningen/University of Groningen, Ant. Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049, Madrid, Spain.
- Unidad de Nanobiotecnología Asociada al Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CSIC), 28049, Madrid, Spain
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Palmieri V, Caracciolo G. Tuning the immune system by nanoparticle-biomolecular corona. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:3300-3308. [PMID: 36131704 PMCID: PMC9419885 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00290f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Nanotechnology has a great potential to revolutionize the landscape of medicine, but an inadequate understanding of the nanomaterial-biological (nano-bio) interface hampers its ultimate clinical translation. Surface attachment of biomolecules provides a new biological identity of nanoparticles that plays a crucial role in vivo as it can activate the immune system triggering inflammatory responses, clearance from the body, and cellular toxicity. In this review, we summarize and critically analyze progress in understanding the relationship between the biological identity of nanoparticles and immune system activation. Accordingly, we discuss the implications of biomolecular corona on nanotoxicity, immune safety, and biocompatibility. We also highlight a perspective on engineering the biological identity of nanoparticles for modulating immunological responses.
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- Valentina Palmieri
- Institute for Complex Systems, National Research Council of Italy Via dei Taurini 19 00185 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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Xiao Q, Zoulikha M, Qiu M, Teng C, Lin C, Li X, Sallam MA, Xu Q, He W. The effects of protein corona on in vivo fate of nanocarriers. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114356. [PMID: 35595022 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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With the emerging advances in utilizing nanocarriers for biomedical applications, a molecular-level understanding of the in vivo fate of nanocarriers is necessary. After administration into human fluids, nanocarriers can attract proteins onto their surfaces, forming an assembled adsorption layer called protein corona (PC). The formed PC can influence the physicochemical properties and subsequently determine nanocarriers' biological behaviors. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the features and effects of the PC on the nanocarriers' surface is the first and most important step towards controlling their in vivo fate. This review introduces fundamental knowledge such as the definition, formation, composition, conformation, and characterization of the PC, emphasizing the in vivo environmental factors that control the PC formation. The effect of PC on the physicochemical properties and thus biological behaviors of nanocarriers was then presented and thoroughly discussed. Finally, we proposed the design strategies available for engineering PC onto nanocarriers to manipulate them with the desired surface properties and achieve the best biomedical outcomes.
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Ferreira LF, Picco AS, Galdino FE, Albuquerque LJC, Berret JF, Cardoso MB. Nanoparticle-Protein Interaction: Demystifying the Correlation between Protein Corona and Aggregation Phenomena. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:28559-28569. [PMID: 35696304 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Protein corona formation and nanoparticles' aggregation have been heavily discussed over the past years since the lack of fine-mapping of these two combined effects has hindered the targeted delivery evolution and the personalized nanomedicine development. We present a multitechnique approach that combines dynamic light and small-angle X-ray scattering techniques with cryotransmission electron microscopy in a given fashion that efficiently distinguishes protein corona from aggregates formation. This methodology was tested using ∼25 nm model silica nanoparticles incubated with either model proteins or biologically relevant proteomes (such as fetal bovine serum and human plasma) in low and high ionic strength buffers to precisely tune particle-to-protein interactions. In this work, we were able to differentiate protein corona, small aggregates formation, and massive aggregation, as well as obtain fractal information on the aggregates reliably and straightforwardly. The strategy presented here can be expanded to other particle-to-protein mixtures and might be employed as a quality control platform for samples that undergo biological tests.
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- Larissa Fernanda Ferreira
- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnociências, Universidade Federal do ABC, 09210-580 Santo André, Brazil
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), Fac. de Cs. Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata─CONICET, Boulevard 113 y 64, 1900 La Plata, Argentina
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnociências, Universidade Federal do ABC, 09210-580 Santo André, Brazil
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, Brazil
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Exploring the interaction between lactoferrin and CdTe quantum dots: Energetic and molecular dynamic study. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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An overview on the exploring the interaction of inorganic nanoparticles with microtubules for the advancement of cancer therapeutics. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 212:358-369. [PMID: 35618086 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Targeting microtubules (MTs), dynamic and stable proteins in cells, by different ligands have been reported to be a potential strategy to combat cancer cells. Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used as anticancer, antibacterial, and free radical scavenging agents, where the come in contact with biological macromolecules. The interaction between the NPs and biological macromolecules like MTs frequently occurs through different mechanisms. A prerequisite for a detailed exploration of MT structures and functions for biomedical applications like cancer therapy is to investigate profoundly the mechanisms involved in MT-NP interactions, for which the full explanation and characterization of the parameters that are responsible for the formation of a NP-protein complex are crucial. Therefore, in view of the fact that the goal of the rational NP-based future drug design and new therapies is to rely on the information of the structural details and protein-NPs binding mechanisms to manipulate the process of developing new potential drugs, a comprehensive investigation of the essence of the molecular recognition/interaction is also of considerable importance. In the present review, first, the microtubule (MT) structure and its binding sites upon interaction with MT stabilizing agents (MSAs) and MT destabilizing agents (MDAs) are introduced and rationalized. Next, MT targeting in cancer therapy and interaction of NPs with MTs are discussed. Furthermore, interaction of NPs with proteins and the manipulation of protein corona (PC), experimental techniques, and direct interaction of NPs with MTs, are discussed, and finally the challenges and future perspective of the field are introduced. We envision this review can provide useful information on the manipulation of the MT lattice for the progress of cancer nanomedicine.
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Nanoplastics and Human Health: Hazard Identification and Biointerface. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12081298. [PMID: 35458006 PMCID: PMC9026096 DOI: 10.3390/nano12081298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanoplastics are associated with several risks to the ecology and toxicity to humans. Nanoplastics are synthetic polymers with dimensions ranging from 1 nm to 1 μm. They are directly released to the environment or secondarily derived from plastic disintegration in the environment. Nanoplastics are widely detected in environmental samples and the food chain; therefore, their potentially toxic effects have been widely explored. In the present review, an overview of another two potential sources of nanoplastics, exposure routes to illustrate hazard identification of nanoplastics, cell internalization, and effects on intracellular target organelles are presented. In addition, challenges on the study of nanoplastics and future research areas are summarized. This paper also summarizes some approaches to eliminate or minimize the levels of nanoplastics to ensure environmental safety and improve human health.
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Almanaa TN, Aref M, Kakakhel MA, Elshopakey GE, Mahboub HH, Abdelazim AM, Kamel S, Belali TM, Abomughaid MM, Alhujaily M, Fahmy EM, Ezzat Assayed M, Mostafa-Hedeab G, Daoush WM. Silica Nanoparticle Acute Toxicity on Male Rattus norvegicus Domestica: Ethological Behavior, Hematological Disorders, Biochemical Analyses, Hepato-Renal Function, and Antioxidant-Immune Response. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:868111. [PMID: 35464726 PMCID: PMC9022119 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.868111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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With extensive production and various applications of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), there is a controversy regarding the ecotoxicological impacts of SiNPs. Therefore, the current study was aimed to assess the acute toxicity of silica nanoparticles in male Rattus norvegicus domestica after 24 and 96 h. Hematological, serum biochemical, stress biomarker, and immune-antioxidant parameters were addressed. Chemical composition, crystal structure, and the particle shape and morphology of SiNPs were investigated using XRD, FTIR, BET, UV-Vis, and SEM, while TEM was used to estimate the average size distribution of particles. For the exposure experiment, 48 male rats were divided into four groups (12 rat/group) and gavaged daily with different levels of zero (control), 5, 10, and 20 mg of SiNPs corresponding to zero, 31.25, 62.5, and 125 mg per kg of body weight. Sampling was carried out after 24 and 96 h. Relative to the control group, the exposure to SiNPs induced clear behavioral changes such as inactivity, lethargy, aggressiveness, and screaming. In a dose-dependent manner, the behavior scores recorded the highest values. Pairwise comparisons with the control demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) decrease in hematological and immunological biomarkers [lysozymes and alternative complement activity (ACH50)] with a concomitant reduction in the antioxidant enzymes [catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and superoxide dismutase (SOD)] in all exposed groups to SiNPs. On the contrary, there was a noticeable increase in biochemical parameters (glucose, cortisol, creatinine, urea, low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), total protein, and albumin) and hepato-renal indicators, including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), of all SiNP-exposed groups. It was observed that SiNPs induced acute toxicity, either after 24 h or 96 h, post-exposure of rats to SiNPs evidenced by ethological changes, hepato-renal dysfunction, hyperlipemia, and severe suppression in hematological, protein, stress, and immune-antioxidant biomarkers reflecting an impaired physiological status. The obtained outcomes create a foundation for future research to consider the acute toxicity of nanoparticles to preserve human health and sustain the environment.
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- Taghreed N. Almanaa
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Walid M. Daoush, ; Heba H. Mahboub,
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
- Head of Coordination and Follow-up Unit, General Requirments Center, Deanship of Supportive Studies, Taif University, Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology Department and Health Research Unit-medical College, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Production Technology, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Walid M. Daoush, ; Heba H. Mahboub,
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Engineered Nanoparticle-Protein Interactions Influence Protein Structural Integrity and Biological Significance. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071214. [PMID: 35407332 PMCID: PMC9002493 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) are artificially synthesized particles with unique physicochemical properties. ENPs are being extensively used in several consumer items, elevating the probability of ENP exposure to biological systems. ENPs interact with various biomolecules like lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, where proteins are most susceptible. The ENP-protein interactions are mostly studied for corona formation and its effect on the bio-reactivity of ENPs, however, an in-depth understanding of subsequent interactive effects on proteins, such as alterations in their structure, conformation, free energy, and folding is still required. The present review focuses on ENP-protein interactions and the subsequent effects on protein structure and function followed by the therapeutic potential of ENPs for protein misfolding diseases.
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Kunachowicz D, Ściskalska M, Jakubek M, Kizek R, Kepinska M. Structural changes in selected human proteins induced by exposure to quantum dots, their biological relevance and possible biomedical applications. NANOIMPACT 2022; 26:100405. [PMID: 35560289 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semi-conductor luminescent nanocrystals usually of 2-10 nm diameter, attracting the significant attention in biomedical studies since emerged. Due to their unique optical and electronic properties, i.e. wide absorption spectra, narrow tunable emission bands or stable, bright photoluminescence, QDs seem to be ideally suited for multi-colour, simultaneous bioimaging and cellular labeling at the molecular level as new-generation probes. A highly reactive surface of QDs allows for conjugating them to biomolecules, what enables their direct binding to areas of interest inside or outside the cell for biosensing or targeted delivery. Particularly protein-QDs conjugates are current subjects of research, as features of QDs can be combined with protein specific functionalities and therefore used as a complex in variety of biomedical applications. It is known that QDs are able to interact with cells, organelles and macromolecules of the human body after administration. QDs are reported to cause changes at proteins level, including unfolding and three-dimensional structure alterations which might hamper proteins from performing their physiological functions and thereby limit the use of QD-protein conjugates in vivo. Moreover, these changes may trigger unwanted cellular outcomes as the effect of different signaling pathways activation. In this review, characteristics of QDs interactions with certain human proteins are presented and discussed. Besides that, the following manuscript provides an overview on structural changes of specific proteins exposed to QDs and their biological and biomedical relevance.
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- Dominika Kunachowicz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Division of Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Division of Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Division of Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211A, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland.
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A Nanoparticle's Journey to the Tumor: Strategies to Overcome First-Pass Metabolism and Their Limitations. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071741. [PMID: 35406513 PMCID: PMC8996837 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Traditional cancer therapeutics suffer from off-target toxicity, limiting their effective dose and preventing patients’ tumors from being sufficiently treated by chemotherapeutics alone. Nanomedicine is an emerging class of therapeutics in which a drug is packaged into a nanoparticle that promotes uptake of the drug at a tumor site, shielding it from uptake by peripheral organs and enabling the safe delivery of chemotherapeutics that have poor aqueous solubility, short plasma half-life, narrow therapeutic window, and toxic side effects. Despite the advantages of nanomedicines for cancer, there remains significant challenges to improve uptake at the tumor and prevent premature clearance from the body. In this review, we summarize the effects of first-pass metabolism on a nanoparticle’s journey to a tumor and outline future steps that we believe will improve the efficacy of cancer nanomedicines. Abstract Nanomedicines represent the cutting edge of today’s cancer therapeutics. Seminal research decades ago has begun to pay dividends in the clinic, allowing for the delivery of cancer drugs with enhanced systemic circulation while also minimizing off-target toxicity. Despite the advantages of delivering cancer drugs using nanoparticles, micelles, or other nanostructures, only a small fraction of the injected dose reaches the tumor, creating a narrow therapeutic window for an otherwise potent drug. First-pass metabolism of nanoparticles by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) has been identified as a major culprit for the depletion of nanoparticles in circulation before they reach the tumor site. To overcome this, new strategies, materials, and functionalization with stealth polymers have been developed to improve nanoparticle circulation and uptake at the tumor site. This review summarizes the strategies undertaken to evade RES uptake of nanomedicines and improve the passive and active targeting of nanoparticle drugs to solid tumors. We also outline the limitations of current strategies and the future directions we believe will be explored to yield significant benefits to patients and make nanomedicine a promising treatment modality for cancer.
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Berger S, Berger M, Bantz C, Maskos M, Wagner E. Performance of nanoparticles for biomedical applications: The in vitro/ in vivo discrepancy. BIOPHYSICS REVIEWS 2022; 3:011303. [PMID: 38505225 PMCID: PMC10903387 DOI: 10.1063/5.0073494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Nanomedicine has a great potential to revolutionize the therapeutic landscape. However, up-to-date results obtained from in vitro experiments predict the in vivo performance of nanoparticles weakly or not at all. There is a need for in vitro experiments that better resemble the in vivo reality. As a result, animal experiments can be reduced, and potent in vivo candidates will not be missed. It is important to gain a deeper knowledge about nanoparticle characteristics in physiological environment. In this context, the protein corona plays a crucial role. Its formation process including driving forces, kinetics, and influencing factors has to be explored in more detail. There exist different methods for the investigation of the protein corona and its impact on physico-chemical and biological properties of nanoparticles, which are compiled and critically reflected in this review article. The obtained information about the protein corona can be exploited to optimize nanoparticles for in vivo application. Still the translation from in vitro to in vivo remains challenging. Functional in vitro screening under physiological conditions such as in full serum, in 3D multicellular spheroids/organoids, or under flow conditions is recommended. Innovative in vivo screening using barcoded nanoparticles can simultaneously test more than hundred samples regarding biodistribution and functional delivery within a single mouse.
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- Simone Berger
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Pharmacy, Ludwig–Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Butenandtstr. 5-13, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM, Carl-Zeiss-Str. 18-20, D-55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Pharmacy, Ludwig–Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Butenandtstr. 5-13, D-81377 Munich, Germany
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Sato W, Zajkowski T, Moser F, Adamala KP. Synthetic cells in biomedical applications. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1761. [PMID: 34725945 PMCID: PMC8918002 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Synthetic cells are engineered vesicles that can mimic one or more salient features of life. These features include directed localization, sense-and-respond behavior, gene expression, metabolism, and high stability. In nanomedicine, many of these features are desirable capabilities of drug delivery vehicles but are difficult to engineer. In this focus article, we discuss where synthetic cells offer unique advantages over nanoparticle and living cell therapies. We review progress in the engineering of the above life-like behaviors and how they are deployed in nanomedicine. Finally, we assess key challenges synthetic cells face before being deployed as drugs and suggest ways to overcome these challenges. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Biology-Inspired Nanomaterials > Lipid-Based Structures.
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- Wakana Sato
- 1 Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN US
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- Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, S. Banacha 2c, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
- USRA at NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA 94035
- Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, 600 1st Avenue, Seattle WA 98104
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- Synlife, Inc., One Kendall Square Suite B4401, Cambridge, MA 20139
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- 1 Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN US
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Ray M, Brancolini G, Luther DC, Jiang Z, Cao-Milán R, Cuadros AM, Burden A, Clark V, Rana S, Mout R, Landis RF, Corni S, Rotello VM. High affinity protein surface binding through co-engineering of nanoparticles and proteins. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:2411-2418. [PMID: 35089292 PMCID: PMC8941649 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr07497k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Control over supramolecular recognition between proteins and nanoparticles (NPs) is of fundamental importance in therapeutic applications and sensor development. Most NP-protein binding approaches use 'tags' such as biotin or His-tags to provide high affinity; protein surface recognition provides a versatile alternative strategy. Generating high affinity NP-protein interactions is challenging however, due to dielectric screening at physiological ionic strengths. We report here the co-engineering of nanoparticles and protein to provide high affinity binding. In this strategy, 'supercharged' proteins provide enhanced interfacial electrostatic interactions with complementarily charged nanoparticles, generating high affinity complexes. Significantly, the co-engineered protein-nanoparticle assemblies feature high binding affinity even at physiologically relevant ionic strength conditions. Computational studies identify both hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions as drivers for these high affinity NP-protein complexes.
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- Moumita Ray
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Center S3, CNR Institute of Nanoscience, via Campi 213/A, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Center S3, CNR Institute of Nanoscience, via Campi 213/A, 41125 Modena, Italy
- Department of Chemical Science, University of Padova, Via Francesco Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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