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Kołodziej A, Świętek M, Hlukhaniuk A, Horák D, Wesełucha-Birczyńska A. Raman spectroscopic investigation of polymer based magnetic multicomponent scaffolds. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 322:124800. [PMID: 39024784 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Scaffolds acting as an artificial matrix for cell proliferation are one of the bone tissue engineering approaches to the treatment of bone tissue defects. In the presented study, novel multicomponent scaffolds composed of a poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), phenolic compounds such as tannic (TA) and gallic acids (GA), and nanocomponents such as silica-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs-c) and functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been produced as candidates for such artificial substitutes. Well-developed interconnected porous structures were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Raman spectra showed that the highly crystalline nature of PCL was reduced by the addition of nanoadditives. In the case of scaffolds containing MNPs-c and TA, the formation of a Fe-TA complex was concluded because characteristic bands of chelation of the Fe3+ ion by phenolic catechol oxygen appeared. It was found that the necessary conditions for the crystallization of the PCL/MNPs-c/TA are for the catechol groups to be able to penetrate the porous silica shell of MNPs-c, as during experiment with MNPs-c and TA without polymer, no such complexation was observed. Moreover, the number of catechol groups, the spatial structure and molecular size of this phenolic compound are also crucial for complexation process because GA does not form complexes. Therefore, the PCL/CNTs/MNPs-c/TA scaffolds are interesting candidates to consider for their possible medical applications.
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- Anna Kołodziej
- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského Sq. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského Sq. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského Sq. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Li S, Li F, Wang Y, Li W, Wu J, Hu X, Tang T, Liu X. Multiple delivery strategies of nanocarriers for myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: current strategies and future prospective. Drug Deliv 2024; 31:2298514. [PMID: 38147501 PMCID: PMC10763895 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2298514] [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: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Acute myocardial infarction, characterized by high morbidity and mortality, has now become a serious health hazard for human beings. Conventional surgical interventions to restore blood flow can rapidly relieve acute myocardial ischemia, but the ensuing myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) and subsequent heart failure have become medical challenges that researchers have been trying to overcome. The pathogenesis of MI/RI involves several mechanisms, including overproduction of reactive oxygen species, abnormal mitochondrial function, calcium overload, and other factors that induce cell death and inflammatory responses. These mechanisms have led to the exploration of antioxidant and inflammation-modulating therapies, as well as the development of myocardial protective factors and stem cell therapies. However, the short half-life, low bioavailability, and lack of targeting of these drugs that modulate these pathological mechanisms, combined with liver and spleen sequestration and continuous washout of blood flow from myocardial sites, severely compromise the expected efficacy of clinical drugs. To address these issues, employing conventional nanocarriers and integrating them with contemporary biomimetic nanocarriers, which rely on passive targeting and active targeting through precise modifications, can effectively prolong the duration of therapeutic agents within the body, enhance their bioavailability, and augment their retention at the injured myocardium. Consequently, these approaches significantly enhance therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing toxic side effects. This article reviews current drug delivery systems used for MI/RI, aiming to offer a fresh perspective on treating this disease.
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- Shengnan Li
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Victorelli FD, Lutz-Bueno V, Santos KP, Wu D, Sturla SJ, Mezzenga R. Cubosomes functionalized with antibodies as a potential strategy for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:291-300. [PMID: 38875795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.091] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Breast cancers that overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) have poor prognosis. Moreover, available chemotherapies cause numerous side effects due to poor selectivity. To advance more effective and safer therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer, we explored the fusion of drug delivery technology and immunotherapy. Our research led to the design of immunocubosomes loaded with panobinostat and functionalized with trastuzumab antibodies, enabling precise targeting of breast cancer cells that overexpress HER2. We characterised the nanostructure of cubosomes using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Moreover, we confirmed the integrity of the trastuzumab antibodies on the immunocubosomes by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and sodium dodecyl-sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Additionally, we found that panobinostat-loaded immunocubosomes were more cytotoxic, and in an uptake-dependant manner, towards a HER2-positive breast cancer cell line (SKBR3) compared to a cell line representing healthy cells (L929). These results support that the functionalization of cubosomes with antibodies enhances both the effectiveness of the loaded drug and its selectivity for targeting HER2-positive breast cancer cells.
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- Department of Drugs and Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, 14800-903 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, 266109 Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Li A, Huber T, Barker D, Nazmi AR, Najaf Zadeh H. An overview of cellulose aerogels and foams for oil sorption: Preparation, modification, and potential of 3D printing. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 343:122432. [PMID: 39174119 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122432] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Sorption is one of the most efficient methods to remediate the increasing oil spill incidents, but the currently available absorbents are inadequate to tackle such a global threat. Recently, numerous researchers have attempted to develop sustainable oil sorbents. Cellulose aerogels and foams, a type of lightweight porous material with excellent sorption performance, are one of the most promising candidates. Significant progress has been made in the past decade towards the development of cellulose porous materials as effective oil sorbents, with improvements in their oil sorption capacity, reusability, and enhanced multifunctionality, indicating their potential for oil spill remediation. This article reviews recent reports and provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation and modification strategies for cellulose porous materials, with a specific emphasis on their oil sorption performance and structure control. We also focus on the burgeoning 3D printing technology within this field, summarizing the latest advances with a discussion of the potential for using 3D printing to customize and optimize the structure of cellulose porous materials. Lastly, this review addresses current limitations and outlines future directions for development.
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- Ang Li
- School of Product Design, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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- Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Av. des Hauts-Fourneaux, 4362 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- School of Product Design, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand; Biomolecular Interaction Centre, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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- School of Product Design, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand; Biomolecular Interaction Centre, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand.
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Lee SY, Tan YH, Lau SY, Mubarak NM, Tan YY, Tan IS, Lee YH, Ibrahim ML, Karri RR, Khalid M, Chan YS, Adeoye JB. A state-of-the-art review of metal oxide nanoflowers for wastewater treatment: Dye removal. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 259:119448. [PMID: 38942255 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119448] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Dye wastewater consists of high solids concentrations, heavy metals, minor contaminants, dissolved chemical oxygen demand, and microorganisms. Nanoflowers are nanoparticles that resemble flowers when viewed at a microscopic level. Inorganic metal oxide nanoflowers have been discovered to be a potential source for overcoming this situation. Their flower-like features give them a higher surface area to volume ratio and porosity structure, which can absorb a significant amount of dye. The metal oxide nanoflower synthesized from different synthesis methods is used to compare which one is cost-effective and capable of generating a large scale of nanoflower. This review has demonstrated outstanding dye removal efficiency by applying inorganic nanoflowers to dye removal. Since both adsorption and photocatalytic reactions enhance the dye degradation process, complete dye degradation could be achieved. Meanwhile, the inorganic metal oxide nanoflowers' exemplary reusability characteristics with negligible performance drop further prove that this approach is highly sustainable and may help to save costs. This review has proven the momentum of obtaining high dye removal efficiency in wastewater treatment to conclude that the metal oxide nanoflower study is worth researching.
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- Sing Ying Lee
- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam; Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- School of Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre of Nanomaterials Research, Institute of Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India; Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Gao Y, Zhou L, Ouyang S, Sun J, Zhou Q. Environmental applications and risks of engineered nanomaterials in removing petroleum oil in soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174165. [PMID: 38925379 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Oil-contaminated soil posed serious threats to the ecosystems and human health. The unique and tunable properties of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) enable new technologies for removing and repairing oil-contaminated soil. However, few studies systematically examined the linkage between the change of physicochemical properties and the removal efficiency and environmental functions (e.g., potential risk) of ENMs, which is vital for understanding the ENMs environmental sustainability and utilization as a safety product. Thus, this review briefly summarized the environmental applications of ENMs to removing petroleum oil from complex soil systems: Theoretical and practical fundamentals (e.g., excellent physicochemical properties, environmental stability, controlled release, and recycling technologies), and various ENMs (e.g., iron-based, carbon-based, and metal oxides nanomaterials) remediation case studies. Afterward, this review highlights the removing mechanism (e.g., adsorption, photocatalysis, oxidation/reduction, biodegradation) and the impact factor (e.g., nanomaterials species, natural organic matter, and soil matrix) of ENMs during the remediation process in soil ecosystems. Both positive and negative effects of ENMs on terrestrial organisms have been identified, which are mainly derived from their diverse physicochemical properties. In linking nanotechnology applications for repairing oil-contaminated soil back to the physical and chemical properties of ENMs, this critical review aims to raise the research attention on using ENMs as a fundamental guide or even tool to advance soil treatment technologies.
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- Yang Gao
- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Center of Eco-environmental Monitoring and Scientific Research, Administration of Ecology and Environment of Haihe River Basin and Beihai Sea Area, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of People's Republic of China, Tianjin 300170, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Vijayasree VP, Abdul Manan NS. Bio-inspired magnetic chitosan/Iron oxide macromolecules for multiple anionic dyes adsorption from aqueous media. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134103. [PMID: 39047997 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134103] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Organic anionic dyes are major water pollutants due to their low degradability caused by complex aromatic structures. Not only do they exert toxic, mutagenic, teratogenic, tumorigenic, and genotoxic effects, but they also decrease fertility and cause irritation to the skin and respiratory system in humans. This long-term toxicity has detrimental effects on aquatic organisms and their surroundings, resulting in an imbalanced ecosystem. In this study, a Cs@Fe3O4 magnetic biosorbent was synthesised to uptake three anionic dyes and characterised for FTIR, BET/BJH, XRD, TGA, VSM, and FESEM analyses. The biosorbent average surface area was confirmed to be 52.6524 m2/g, with average pore sizes of 7.3606 nm and 6.9823 nm for adsorption-desorption processes, respectively. Batch adsorption studies pH values, contact times, temperature, initial dye concentrations, and adsorbent dosages were examined. Several isotherm and kinetic models were studied to determine the adsorption mechanism. The adsorption data of these dyes at equilibrium was observed to match Langmuir's isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. The thermodynamic study revealed that the adsorption process for these dyes was an exothermic reaction. Maximum adsorption capacities for congo red, methyl orange, and metanil yellow were 117.77 mg/g, 137.77 mg/g, and 155.57 mg/g, respectively. The reusability of recovered Cs@Fe3O4 after dye adsorption was evaluated up to five continuous adsorption-desorption cycles for its possible industrial applications.
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- V P Vijayasree
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; University of Malaya Center for Ionic Liquids, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Yeşildağ A, Kızıloğlu HT, Dirican E, Erbaş E, Gelen V, Kara A. Anticarcinogenic Effects of Gold Nanoparticles and Metformin Against MCF-7 and A549 Cells. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:4494-4507. [PMID: 38358644 PMCID: PMC11339093 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04090-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Metformin is commonly prescribed to people with diabetes. Metformin has been shown in previous studies to be able to prevent the growth of cancer cells. This study aims to investigate the effects of metformin and gold nanoparticles in MCF7 breast cancer and A549 lung cell lines. The effects of metformin and gold nanoparticles on MCF7 breast cancer and A549 lung cells were determined on cells grown in 24 h cell culture. MCF-7 and A549 cells were incubated for 24 h with the treatment of escalating molar concentrations of ifosfamide. The MTT assay was used to determine the cytotoxicity of metformin toward MCF7 and A549 cell lines. The expression of Bax, BCL2, PI3K, Akt3, mTOR, Hsp60, Hsp70, and TNF-α was measured by RT-PCR. Metformin and gold nanoparticles inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 and A549 cells in a dose and time-dependent manner with an IC50 value of 5 µM and 10 µg/mL. RT-PCR assays showed ifosfamide + metformin + gold nanoparticles significantly reduced the expression of BCL2, PI3K, Akt3, mTOR, Hsp60 and Hsp70 and increased the expression of TNF-α and Bax. The findings obtained in this study suggest that further studies should be conducted, and metformin and gold nanoparticles can be used in breast cancer and lung cancer treatments.
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- Ali Yeşildağ
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bilecik Şeyh Edabali University, Bilecik, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic, Faculty of Science, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Parrella JA, Leggette HR, Lu P, Wingenbach G, Baker M, Murano E. Nanofood insights: A survey of U.S. consumers' attitudes toward the use of nanotechnology in food processing. Appetite 2024; 201:107613. [PMID: 39067483 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107613] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Novel applications of nanotechnology in food processing hold tremendous potential to revolutionize the food industry and address challenges in food security and public health. Understanding and addressing consumers' evolving attitudes toward the use of nanotechnology in food processing is important to promote the technology's adoption and inform the development of regulatory frameworks that align with societal values. We used a survey research design to explore U.S. consumers' attitudes toward such uses of nanotechnology. Through the literature, we identified various cognitive and affective factors that have influenced, or have the potential to influence, consumers' attitudes, and we used those factors to develop a comprehensive regression model. We collected data from a national sample of U.S. consumers (N = 1071). The regression model accounted for 64.22% of the variance in attitudes toward nanotechnology (adjusted R2 = 62.94%). Perceived benefits, subjective norms, institutional trust, and subjective knowledge significantly and positively influenced participants' attitudes toward the use of nanotechnology in food processing while perceived risks and food technology neophobia significantly and negatively influenced participants' attitudes. These results suggest that communication strategies should emphasize consumer-centric benefits of nanotechnology, mitigate perceived risks, leverage social influences, and prioritize food safety-related messaging from institutional bodies.
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- Jean A Parrella
- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, Centeq Building, 1500 Research Pkwy b130, College Station, TX, 77845, USA.
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Jagannath A, Yu M, Li J, Zhang N, Gilchrist MD. Improving assay feasibility and biocompatibility of 3D cyclic olefin copolymer microwells by superhydrophilic modification via ultrasonic spray deposition of polyvinyl alcohol. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 163:213934. [PMID: 38954877 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213934] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Sample partitioning is a crucial step towards digitization of biological assays on polymer microfluidic platforms. However, effective liquid filling into microwells and long-term hydrophilicity remain a challenge in polymeric microfluidic devices, impeding the applicability in diagnostic and cell culture studies. To overcome this, a method to produce permanent superhydrophilic 3-dimensional microwells using cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) microfluidic chips is presented. The COC substrate is oxidized using UV treatment followed by ultrasonic spray coating of polyvinyl alcohol solution, offering uniform and long-term coating of high-aspect ratio microfeatures. The coated COC surfaces are UV-cured before bonding with a hydrophobic pressure-sensitive adhesive to drive selective filling into the wells. The surface hydrophilicity achieved using this method remains unchanged (water contact angle of 9°) for up to 6 months and the modified surface is characterized for physical (contact angle & surface energy, morphology, integrity of microfeatures and roughness), chemical composition (FTIR, Raman spectroscopy) and coating stability (pH, temperature, time). To establish the feasibility of the modified surface in biological applications, PVA-coated COC microfluidic chips are tested for DNA sensing (digital LAMP detection of CMV), and biocompatibility through protein adsorption and cell culture studies (cell adhesion, viability, and metabolic activity). Kidney and breast cells remained viable for the duration of testing (7 days) on this modified surface, and the coating did not affect the protein content, morphology or quality of the cultured cells. The ultrasonic spray coated system, coating with 0.25 % PVA for 15 cycles with 0.12 A current after UV oxidation, increased the surface energy of the COC (naturally hydrophobic) from 22.04 to 112.89 mJ/m2 and improved the filling efficiency from 40 % (native untreated COC) to 94 % in the microwells without interfering with the biocompatibility of the surface, proving to be an efficient, high-throughput and scalable method of microfluidic surface treatment for diagnostic and cell growth applications.
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- Akshaya Jagannath
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland; MiNAN Technologies Ltd., NovaUCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland; MiNAN Technologies Ltd., NovaUCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Chary PS, Shaikh S, Rajana N, Bhavana V, Mehra NK. Unlocking nature's arsenal: Nanotechnology for targeted delivery of venom toxins in cancer therapy. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213903. [PMID: 38824828 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213903] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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AIM The aim of the present review is to shed light on the nanotechnological approaches adopted to overcome the shortcomings associated with the delivery of venom peptides which possess inherent anti-cancer properties. BACKGROUND Venom peptides although have been reported to demonstrate anti-cancer effects, they suffer from several disadvantages such as in vivo instability, off-target adverse effects, limited drug loading and low bioavailability. This review presents a comprehensive compilation of different classes of nanocarriers while underscoring their advantages, disadvantages and potential to carry such peptide molecules for in vivo delivery. It also discusses various nanotechnological aspects such as methods of fabrication, analytical tools to assess these nanoparticulate formulations, modulation of nanocarrier polymer properties to enhance loading capacity, stability and improve their suitability to carry toxic peptide drugs. CONCLUSION Nanotechnological approaches bear great potential in delivering venom peptide-based molecules as anticancer agents by enhancing their bioavailability, stability, efficacy as well as offering a spatiotemporal delivery approach. However, the challenges associated with toxicity and biocompatibility of nanocarriers must be duly addressed. PERSPECTIVES The everlasting quest for new breakthroughs for safer delivery of venom peptides in human subjects is fuelled by unmet clinical needs in the current landscape of chemotherapy. In addition, exhaustive efforts are required in obtaining and purifying the venom peptides followed by designing and optimizing scale up technologies.
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- Padakanti Sandeep Chary
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Pyne N, Ray R, Paul S. Computational and experimental approaches manifest the leishmanicidal potential of α-mangostin resourced from Garcinia cowa. Acta Trop 2024; 257:107291. [PMID: 38889863 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107291] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Owing to the persistent number of parasitic deaths, Visceral leishmaniasis continues to haunt several economically weaker sections of India. The disease causes over 30,000 deaths and threatens millions annually on a global scale. The standard pentavalent antimonials, on the other hand, are associated with health adversities and disease relapse. The current study is focused on the search for the most potential natural bioactive phytocompound from the bark extract of the Northeastern Indian plant, Garcinia cowa, that shows potent anti-leishmanial properties. The High Resonance Liquid Chromatography followed by Mass Spectrometry (HR-LCMS) study followed by an in silico molecular docking using computational tools revealed that α-mangostin might potentially possess antiparasitic activity. To validate the anti-leishmanial efficacy of the compound, a cell viability assay was performed, which demonstrated the parasite-specific inhibitory activity of α-mangostin; with IC50 values ranging from 4.95 - 7.37 µM against the different forms of Leishmania donovani parasite. The flow cytometric analysis of the phytocompound treated parasites indicated an oxidative and nitrosative stress-mediated apoptotic cell death in the parasites, by the suggestive surge in nuclear fragmentation and mitochondrial dysfunction. Simultaneously, a cytokine profiling study suggested approximate two-to-three-fold upregulated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines post-compound treatment, which is predicted to actively contribute to parasite-killing. α-mangostin was also found to reduce the chances of parasite survival by inhibiting arginase enzyme activity, which in favorable conditions facilitates its sustenance. This study thereby substantiates that α-mangostin significantly possesses anti-leishmanial potentiality that can be developed into a cure for this infectious disease.
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- Nibedita Pyne
- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700019, India
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700019, India
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700019, India.
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Kurtuldu F, Mutlu N, Friedrich RP, Beltrán AM, Liverani L, Detsch R, Alexiou C, Galusek D, Boccaccini AR. Gallium-containing mesoporous nanoparticles influence in-vitro osteogenic and osteoclastic activity. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213922. [PMID: 38878645 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213922] [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: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles were synthesized using a microemulsion-assisted sol-gel method, and calcium, gallium or a combination of both, were used as dopants. The influence of these metallic ions on the physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles was investigated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as N2 adsorption-desorption methods. The presence of calcium had a significant impact on the morphology and textural features of the nanoparticles. The addition of calcium increased the average diameter of the nanoparticles from 80 nm to 150 nm, while decreasing their specific surface area from 972 m2/g to 344 m2/g. The nanoparticles of all compositions were spheroidal, with a disordered mesoporous structure. An ion release study in cell culture medium demonstrated that gallium was released from the nanoparticles in a sustained manner. In direct contact with concentrations of up to 100 μg/mL of the nanoparticles, gallium-containing nanoparticles did not exhibit cytotoxicity towards pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells. Moreover, in vitro cell culture tests revealed that the addition of gallium to the nanoparticles enhanced osteogenic activity. Simultaneously, the nanoparticles disrupted the osteoclast differentiation of RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. These findings suggest that gallium-containing nanoparticles possess favorable physicochemical properties and biological characteristics, making them promising candidates for applications in bone tissue regeneration, particularly for unphysiological or pathological conditions such as osteoporosis.
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- Fatih Kurtuldu
- FunGlass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia; Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- FunGlass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia; Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Section for Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Departamento de Ingeniería y Ciencia de los Materiales y del Transporte, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Seville, Spain
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany; DGS S.p.A., 00142 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Section for Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine (SEON), Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung-Professorship, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- FunGlass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia; Joint Glass Centre of the IIC SAS, TnUAD and FChFT STU, FunGlass, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia.
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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Zhan Y, Hu H, Yu Y, Chen C, Zhang J, Jarnda KV, Ding P. Therapeutic strategies for drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:1343-1363. [PMID: 38291785 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37677] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a widely prevalent opportunistic pathogen. Multiple resistant strains of PA have emerged from excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics, making their eradication increasingly difficult. Therefore, the search for highly efficient and secure novel antimicrobial agents is crucial. According to reports, there is an increasing exploration of nanometals for antibacterial purposes. The antibacterial mechanisms involving the nanomaterials themselves, the release of ions, and the induced oxidative stress causing leakage and damage to biomolecules are widely accepted. Additionally, the study of the cytotoxicity of metal nanoparticles is crucial for their antibacterial applications. This article summarizes the types of metal nanomaterials and metal oxide nanomaterials that can be used against PA, their respective unique antibacterial mechanisms, cytotoxicity, and efforts made to improve antibacterial performance and reduce toxicity, including combination therapy with other materials and antibiotics, as well as green synthesis approaches.
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- Yujuan Zhan
- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Public Health, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Lu Y, Yi L, Fu Z, Xie J, Cheng Q, Fu Z, Zou Z. Nonclassical crystallization of goethite nanorods in limpet teeth by self-assembly of silica-rich nanoparticles reveals structure-mechanical property relations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:64-74. [PMID: 38705113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.218] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The intricate organization of goethite nanorods within a silica-rich matrix makes limpet teeth the strongest known natural material. However, the mineralization pathway of goethite in organisms under ambient conditions remains elusive. Here, by investigating the multi-level structure of limpet teeth at different growth stages, it is revealed that the growth of goethite crystals proceeds by the attachment of amorphous nanoparticles, a nonclassical crystallization pathway widely observed during the formation of calcium-based biominerals. Importantly, these nanoparticles contain a high amount of silica, which is gradually expelled during the growth of goethite. Moreover, in mature teeth of limpet, the content of silica correlates with the size of goethite crystals, where smaller goethite crystals are densely packed in the leading part with higher content of silica. Correspondingly, the leading part exhibits higher hardness and elastic modulus. Thus, this study not only reveals the nonclassical crystallization pathway of goethite nanorods in limpet teeth, but also highlights the critical roles of silica in controlling the hierarchical structure and the mechanical properties of limpet teeth, thus providing inspirations for fabricating biomimetic materials with excellent properties.
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- Yan Lu
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Xiangyang 441000, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Xiangyang 441000, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology Xiangyang Demonstration Zone, Xiangyang 441000, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Li Y, Vulpe C, Lammers T, Pallares RM. Assessing inorganic nanoparticle toxicity through omics approaches. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15928-15945. [PMID: 39145718 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02328e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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In the last two decades, the development of nanotechnology has resulted in inorganic nanoparticles playing crucial roles in key industries, ranging from healthcare to energy technologies. For instance, gold and silver nanoparticles are widely used in rapid COVID-19 and flu tests, titania and zinc oxide nanoparticles are commonly found in cosmetic products, and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have been clinically exploited as contrast agents and anti-anemia medicines. As a result, human exposure to nanomaterials is continuously increasing, raising concerns about their potential adverse health effects. Historically, the study of nanoparticle toxicity has largely relied on macroscopic observations obtained in different in vitro and in vivo models, resulting in readouts such as median lethal dose, biodistribution profile, and/or histopathological assessment. In recent years, omics methodologies, including transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics, are increasingly used to characterize the biological interactions of nanomaterials, providing a better and broader understanding of their impact and mechanisms of toxicity. These approaches have been able to identify important genes and gene products that mediate toxicological effects, as well as endogenous functions and pathways dysregulated by nanoparticles. Omics methods improve our understanding of nanoparticle biology, and unravel mechanistic insights into nanomedicine-based therapies. This review aims to provide a deeper understanding and new perspectives of omics approaches to characterize the toxicity and biological interactions of inorganic nanoparticles, and improve the safety of nanoparticle applications.
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- Yanchen Li
- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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Wang C, Zhang Y, Kong W, Rong X, Zhong Z, Jiang L, Chen S, Li C, Zhang F, Jiang J. Delivery of miRNAs Using Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Osteosarcoma. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:8641-8660. [PMID: 39188861 PMCID: PMC11346496 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s471900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Osteosarcoma is the predominant primary malignant bone tumor that poses a significant global health challenge. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) that regulate gene expression are associated with osteosarcoma pathogenesis. Thus, miRNAs are potential therapeutic targets for osteosarcoma. Nanoparticles, widely used for targeted drug delivery, facilitate miRNA-based osteosarcoma treatment. Numerous studies have focused on miRNA delivery using nanoparticles to inhibit the progress of osteosarcoma. Polymer-based, lipid-based, inorganic-based nanoparticles and extracellular vesicles were used to deliver miRNAs for the treatment of osteosarcoma. They can be modified to enhance drug loading and delivery capabilities. Also, miRNA delivery was combined with traditional therapies, for example chemotherapy, to treat osteosarcoma. Consequently, miRNA delivery offers promising therapeutic avenues for osteosarcoma, providing renewed hope for patients. This review emphasizes the studies utilizing nanoparticles for miRNA delivery in osteosarcoma treatment, then introduced and summarized the nanoparticles in detail. And it also discusses the prospects for clinical applications.
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- Chengran Wang
- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changchun Central Hospital, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People’s Republic of China
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Sinha A, So H. Synthesis of chiral graphene structures and their comprehensive applications: a critical review. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 39171372 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00021h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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From a molecular viewpoint, chirality is a crucial factor in biological processes. Enantiomers of a molecule have identical chemical and physical properties, but chiral molecules found in species exist in one enantiomer form throughout life, growth, and evolution. Chiral graphene materials have considerable potential for application in various domains because of their unique structural framework, properties, and controlled synthesis, including chiral creation, segregation, and transmission. This review article provides an in-depth analysis of the synthesis of chiral graphene materials reported over the past decade, including chiral nanoribbons, chiral tunneling, chiral dichroism, chiral recognition, and chiral transfer. The second segment focuses on the diverse applications of chiral graphene in biological engineering, electrochemical sensors, and photodetectors. Finally, we discuss research challenges and potential future uses, along with probable outcomes.
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- Animesh Sinha
- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea.
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
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Salaheldin Abdelhamid Ibrahim S, Bassam SM, El-Hawary S, Sheta E, Masoud IM, El-Zahaby SA, Al-Mahallawi AM, Hammad GO. The gastroprotective effect of Yucca filamentosa standardized crude leaves extract versus its nano-cubosomal formulation in ethanol-induced gastric injury. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 137:112440. [PMID: 38870882 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112440] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Yucca filamentosa (YF) is widely used in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory effects. Our study aimed to evaluate the chemical profile of YF extracts. Additionally, the gastroprotective efficacy of its crude leaf extract and nano-cubosomal formulation was assessed in a rat model of ethanol-induced gastric injury by altering the HMGB-1/RAGE/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. The phytochemical composition of YF was investigated using FTIR spectroscopy and LC-MS/MS techniques. Standardization was further accomplished using HPLC. Rats were treated orally with yucca crude extract or its nano-cubosomal formulation at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg. Famotidine (50 mg/kg, IP) was used as a reference drug. After 1 h, rats were administered ethanol (1 ml, 95 %, orally). One hour later, the rats were sacrificed, and the serum was separated to determine TNF-α and IL-6 levels. Stomachs were excised for the calculation of the ulcer index and histopathological examinations. Stomach tissue homogenate was used to determine MDA and catalase levels. Additionally, the expression levels of HMGB-1/RAGE/TLR4/NF-κB were assessed. Phytochemical analysis confirmed the predominance of steroidal saponins, sucrose, organic and phenolic acids, and kaempferol. The nano-cubosomal formulation demonstrated enhanced gastroprotective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory efficacy compared to the crude extract at all tested doses. The most prominent effect was observed in rats pretreated with the YF nano-cubosomal formulation at a dose of 100 mg/kg, which was similar to normal control and famotidine-treated rats. Our results highlighted the enhanced gastroprotective impact of the yucca nano-cubosomal formulation in a dose-dependent manner. This suggests its potential use in preventing peptic ulcer recurrence.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, P.O. Box 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, PharmD Program, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Mishra S, Yadav MD. Magnetic Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review from Synthesis to Biomedical Frontiers. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:17239-17269. [PMID: 39132737 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Nanotechnology has opened new doors of exploration, particularly in materials science and healthcare. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP), the tiny magnets, because of their various properties, have the potential to bring about radical changes in the field of medicine. The distinctive surface chemistry, nontoxicity, biocompatibility, and, in particular, the inducible magnetic moment of magnetic materials has attracted a great deal of interest in morphological structures from a variety of scientific domains. This review presents a concise overview of MNPs and their crucial properties and synthesis routes. It also aims to highlight the continuous synthesis methods available for MNP production. In recent years, the use of computational methods for understanding the behavior of nanoparticles has been on the rise. Thus, we also discuss the numerical models developed to understand how magnetic nanoparticles can be used in magnetic hyperthermia and targeting the Circle of Wilis. With the increasing use of MNPs in biomedical applications, it becomes necessary to understand the mechanisms of toxicity, which are elucidated in this review. The review focuses on the biomedical applications of MNPs in drug delivery, theranostics, and MRI contrasting agents. We anticipate that this article will broaden the perspective on magnetic nanoparticles and help to understand their functionality and applicability better.
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- Shlok Mishra
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
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Rai VK, Pradhan D, Halder J, Rajwar TK, Mahanty R, Saha I, Dash P, Dash C, Rout SK, Al-Tamimi J, Ebaid H, Manoharadas S, Kar B, Ghosh G, Rath G. Physicochemical Stimuli-Mediated Precipitation Approach for the Modulation of Rifampicin's Dissolution and Oral Bioavailability. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:189. [PMID: 39160328 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02915-6] [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: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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The intricate process of protein binding orchestrates crucial drug interactions within the bloodstream, facilitating the formation of soluble complexes. This research endeavours to improve the dissolution and oral bioavailability of Rifampicin (RMP) by strategically manipulating drug-protein binding dynamics and the hydrophobic characteristics of human serum albumin (HSA). Various precipitation techniques leveraging methanol, ammonium sulfate, and heat treatment were meticulously employed to tailor the properties of colloidal albumin (HSA NPs). The resultant complexes underwent comprehensive characterization encompassing evaluations of hydrophobicity, size distribution, surface charge, and structural analyses through FTIR, TG-DSC, XRD, and morphological examinations. The findings revealed a significant binding affinity of 78.07 ± 6.6% with native albumin, aligning with prior research. Notably, the complex RMP-HSA NPs-M13, synthesized via the methanolic precipitation method, exhibited the most substantial complexation, achieving a remarkable 3.5-fold increase, followed by the ammonium sulfate (twofold) and heat treatment (1.07-fold) methods in comparison to native albumin binding. The gastric simulated media exhibited accelerated drug release kinetics, with maximal dissolution achieved within two hours, contrasting with the prolonged release observed under intestinal pH conditions. These findings translated into significant improvements in drug permeation, as evidenced by pharmacokinetic profiles demonstrating elevated Cmax, AUC, t1/2, and MRT values for RMP-HSA NPs-M13 compared to free RMP. In summary, this innovative approach underscores the potential of precipitation methods in engineering stable colloidal carrier systems tailored to enhance the oral bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering a pragmatic and scalable alternative to conventional surfactants, polymers, or high-energy methods for complex formation and production.
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- Vineet Kumar Rai
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 2454, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India.
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Wang X, He Y, Liu L, Song D, Kovarik L, Bowden ME, Engelhard M, Li X, Du Y, Miller QR, Wang C, De Yoreo JJ, Rosso KM, Zhang X. Uncovering the Size-Dependent Thermal Solid Transformation of Akaganéite. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402717. [PMID: 39148218 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Investigating the structural evolution and phase transformation of iron oxides is crucial for gaining a deeper understanding of geological changes on diverse planets and preparing oxide materials suitable for industrial applications. In this study, in-situ heating techniques are employed in conjunction with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations and ex-situ characterization to thoroughly analyze the thermal solid-phase transformation of akaganéite 1D nanostructures with varying diameters. These findings offer compelling evidence for a size-dependent morphology evolution in akaganéite 1D nanostructures, which can be attributed to the transformation from akaganéite to maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) and subsequent crystal growth. Specifically, it is observed that akaganéite nanorods with a diameter of ∼50 nm transformed into hollow polycrystalline maghemite nanorods, which demonstrated remarkable stability without arresting crystal growth under continuous heating. In contrast, smaller akaganéite nanoneedles or nanowires with a diameter ranging from 20 to 8 nm displayed a propensity for forming single-crystal nanoneedles or nanowires through phase transformation and densification. By manipulating the size of the precursors, a straightforward method is developed for the synthesis of single-crystal and polycrystalline maghemite nanowires through solid-phase transformation. These significant findings provide new insights into the size-dependent structural evolution and phase transformation of iron oxides at the nanoscale.
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- Xiang Wang
- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 10083, China
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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- Physical & Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, 99354, United States
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de Souza-Guerreiro TC, Huan Bacellar L, da Costa TS, Edwards CLA, Tasic L, Asally M. Membrane potential dynamics unveil the promise of bioelectrical antimicrobial susceptibility Testing (BeAST) for anti-fungal screening. mBio 2024; 15:e0130224. [PMID: 39041802 PMCID: PMC11323469 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01302-24] [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: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Membrane potential is a useful marker for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) due to its fundamental roles in cell function. However, the difficulties associated with measuring the membrane potential in microbes restrict its broad application. In this study, we present bioelectrical AST (BeAST) using the model fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Using fluorescent indicators [DiBAC4(3), ThT, and TMRM], we measured plasma and mitochondrial membrane-potential dynamics upon electric stimulation. We find that a 2.5 second electric stimulation induces hyperpolarization of plasma membrane lasting 20 minutes in vital S. cerevisiae, but depolarization in inhibited cells. The numerical simulation of FitzHugh-Nagumo model successfully recapitulates vitality-dependent dynamics. The model also suggests that the magnitude of plasma-membrane potential dynamics (PMD) correlates with the degree of inhibition. To test this prediction and to examine if BeAST can be used for assessing novel anti-fungal compounds, we treat cells with biogenic silver nanoparticles (bioAgNPs) synthesized using orange fruit flavonoids and Fusarium oxysporum. Comparing BeAST with optical density assay alongside various stressors, we show that PMD correlates with the magnitude of growth inhibitions. These results suggest that BeAST holds promise for screening anti-fungal compounds, offering a valuable approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance. IMPORTANCE Rapid assessment of the efficacy of antimicrobials is important for optimizing treatments, avoiding misuse and facilitating the screening of new antimicrobials. The need for rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is growing with the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Here, we present bioelectrical AST (BeAST). Combining time-lapse microscopy and mathematical modeling, we show that electrically induced membrane potential dynamics of yeast cells correspond to the strength of growth inhibition. Furthermore, we demonstrate the utility of BeAST for assessing antimicrobial activities of novel compounds using biogenic silver nanoparticles.
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- Tailise Carolina de Souza-Guerreiro
- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Chemistry, Biological Chemistry Laboratory, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Biological Chemistry Laboratory, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Biological Chemistry Laboratory, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Tamo AK. Nanocellulose-based hydrogels as versatile materials with interesting functional properties for tissue engineering applications. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:7692-7759. [PMID: 38805188 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00397g] [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: 05/29/2024]
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Tissue engineering has emerged as a remarkable field aiming to restore or replace damaged tissues through the use of biomimetic constructs. Among the diverse materials investigated for this purpose, nanocellulose-based hydrogels have garnered attention due to their intriguing biocompatibility, tunable mechanical properties, and sustainability. Over the past few years, numerous research works have been published focusing on the successful use of nanocellulose-based hydrogels as artificial extracellular matrices for regenerating various types of tissues. The review emphasizes the importance of tissue engineering, highlighting hydrogels as biomimetic scaffolds, and specifically focuses on the role of nanocellulose in composites that mimic the structures, properties, and functions of the native extracellular matrix for regenerating damaged tissues. It also summarizes the types of nanocellulose, as well as their structural, mechanical, and biological properties, and their contributions to enhancing the properties and characteristics of functional hydrogels for tissue engineering of skin, bone, cartilage, heart, nerves and blood vessels. Additionally, recent advancements in the application of nanocellulose-based hydrogels for tissue engineering have been evaluated and documented. The review also addresses the challenges encountered in their fabrication while exploring the potential future prospects of these hydrogel matrices for biomedical applications.
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- Arnaud Kamdem Tamo
- Institute of Microsystems Engineering IMTEK, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
- Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies FIT, University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
- Freiburg Materials Research Center FMF, University of Freiburg, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères (IMP), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSA de Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, CNRS, UMR 5223, 69622 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France
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Jacob E, Mathew D, Benny L, Varghese A. Emerging Nanomaterials as Versatile Nanozymes: A New Dimension in Biomedical Research. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2024; 382:28. [PMID: 39141170 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-024-00473-w] [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: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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The enzyme-mimicking nature of versatile nanomaterials proposes a new class of materials categorized as nano-enzymes, ornanozymes. They are artificial enzymes fabricated by functionalizing nanomaterials to generate active sites that can mimic enzyme-like functions. Materials extend from metals and oxides to inorganic nanoparticles possessing intrinsic enzyme-like properties. High cost, low stability, difficulty in separation, reusability, and storage issues of natural enzymes can be well addressed by nanozymes. Since 2007, more than 100 nanozymes have been reported that mimic enzymes like peroxidase, oxidase, catalase, protease, nuclease, hydrolase, superoxide dismutase, etc. In addition, several nanozymes can also exhibit multi-enzyme properties. Vast applications have been reported by exploiting the chemical, optical, and physiochemical properties offered by nanozymes. This review focuses on the reported nanozymes fabricated from a variety of materials along with their enzyme-mimicking activity involving tuning of materials such as metal nanoparticles (NPs), metal-oxide NPs, metal-organic framework (MOF), covalent organic framework (COF), and carbon-based NPs. Furthermore, diverse applications of nanozymes in biomedical research are discussed in detail.
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- Evin Jacob
- Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India.
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Yew JS, Ong SK, Lim HX, Tan SH, Ong KC, Wong KT, Poh CL. Immunogenicity of trivalent DNA vaccine candidate encapsulated in Chitosan-TPP nanoparticles against EV-A71 and CV-A16. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024:1-21. [PMID: 39140594 DOI: 10.1080/17435889.2024.2372243] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Aim: To develop a trivalent DNA vaccine candidate encapsulated in Chitosan-TPP nanoparticles against hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and assess its immunogenicity in mice. Materials & methods: Trivalent plasmid carrying the VP1 and VP2 genes of EV-A71, VP1 gene of CV-A16 was encapsulated in Chitosan-TPP nanoparticles through ionic gelation. In vitro characterization and in vivo immunization studies of the CS-TPP-NPs (pIRES-VP121) were performed. Results: Mice administered with CS-TPP NPs (pIRES-VP121) intramuscularly were observed to have the highest IFN-γ response. Sera from mice immunized with the naked pDNA and CS-TPP-NPs (pIRES-VP121) demonstrated good viral clearance against wild-type EV-A71 and CV-A16 in RD cells. Conclusion: CS-TPP-NPs (pIRES-VP121) could serve as a prototype for future development of multivalent HFMD DNA vaccine candidates.
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- Jia Sheng Yew
- Centre for Virus & Vaccine Research, School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological science, School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
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- Centre for Virus & Vaccine Research, School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
- Sunway Microbiome Centre, School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- Centre for Virus & Vaccine Research, School of Medical & Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
- ALPS Global Holding Berhad, The ICON, No.1, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 50400, Malaysia
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Koshani R, Yeh SL, Pitcher ML, Sheikhi A. Antiscaling Pickering Emulsions Enabled by Amphiphilic Hairy Cellulose Nanocrystals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:42802-42815. [PMID: 39102562 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Nucleation and growth of sparingly soluble salts, referred to as scaling, has posed substantial challenges in industrial processes that deal with multiphase flows, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR). During crude oil extraction/recovery, seawater is injected into oil reservoirs and yields water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions that may undergo calcium carbonate (CaCO3) scaling. Common antiscaling macromolecules and nanoparticles have adverse environmental impacts and/or are limited to functioning only in single-phase aqueous media. Here, we develop a novel antiscaling cellulose-based nanoparticle that enables scale-resistant Pickering emulsions. Cellulose fibrils are rationally nanoengineered to yield amphiphilic hairy cellulose nanocrystals (AmHCNC), bearing hydrophilic dicarboxylate groups and hydrophobic alkyl chains on disordered cellulose chains (hairs) protruding from nanocrystal ends. The unique chemical and structural properties of AmHCNC render them the first dual functional antiscaling and emulsion stabilizing nanoparticle. AmHCNC stabilize W/O Pickering emulsions at a concentration of 1.00 wt % for 1 week while inhibiting CaCO3 scale formation up to 70% by mass at a supersaturation degree of ∼101 compared with the synthetic surfactant Span 80. To the best of our knowledge, this study presents the first biopolymer-based solution for the long-lasting scaling challenge in multiphase media, which may set the stage for developing sustainable scale-resistant multiphase flows in a broad spectrum of industrial sectors.
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- Roya Koshani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Nambiar SS, Ghosh SS, Saini GK. Gliotoxin triggers cell death through multifaceted targeting of cancer-inducing genes in breast cancer therapy. Comput Biol Chem 2024; 112:108170. [PMID: 39146703 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2024.108170] [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: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Fungal secondary metabolites have a long history of contributing to pharmaceuticals, notably in the development of antibiotics and immunosuppressants. Harnessing their potent bioactivities, these compounds are now being explored for cancer therapy, by targeting and disrupting the genes that induce cancer progression. The current study explores the anticancer potential of gliotoxin, a fungal secondary metabolite, which encompasses a multi-faceted approach integrating computational predictions, molecular dynamics simulations, and comprehensive experimental validations. In-silico studies have identified potential gliotoxin targets, including MAPK1, NFKB1, HIF1A, TDP1, TRIM24, and CTSD which are involved in critical pathways in cancer such as the NF-κB signaling pathway, MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, hypoxia signaling pathway, Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and other essential cellular processes. The gene expression analysis results indicated all the identified targets are overexpressed in various breast cancer subtypes. Subsequent molecular docking and dynamics simulations have revealed stable binding of gliotoxin with TDP1 and HIF1A. Cell viability assays exhibited a dose-dependent decreasing pattern with its remarkable IC50 values of 0.32, 0.14, and 0.53 μM for MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and MCF-7 cells, respectively. Likewise, in 3D tumor spheroids, gliotoxin exhibited a notable decrease in viability indicating its effectiveness against solid tumors. Furthermore, gene expression studies using Real-time PCR revealed a reduction of expression of cancer-inducing genes, MAPK1, HIF1A, TDP1, and TRIM24 upon gliotoxin treatment. These findings collectively underscore the promising anticancer potential of gliotoxin through multi-targeting cancer-promoting genes, positioning it as a promising therapeutic option for breast cancer.
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- Sujisha S Nambiar
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahat, Assam 39, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahat, Assam 39, India; Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 39, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahat, Assam 39, India.
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Arantes V, Las-Casas B, Dias IKR, Yupanqui-Mendoza SL, Nogueira CFO, Marcondes WF. Enzymatic approaches for diversifying bioproducts from cellulosic biomass. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 39132917 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02114b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Cellulosic biomass is the most abundantly available natural carbon-based renewable resource on Earth. Its widespread availability, combined with rising awareness, evolving policies, and changing regulations supporting sustainable practices, has propelled its role as a crucial renewable feedstock to meet the escalating demand for eco-friendly and renewable materials, chemicals, and fuels. Initially, biorefinery models using cellulosic biomass had focused on single-product platform, primarily monomeric sugars for biofuel. However, since the launch of the first pioneering cellulosic plants in 2014, these models have undergone significant revisions to adapt their biomass upgrading strategy. These changes aim to diversify the bioproduct portfolio and improve the revenue streams of cellulosic biomass biorefineries. Within this area of research and development, enzyme-based technologies can play a significant role by contributing to eco-design in producing and creating innovative bioproducts. This Feature Article highlights our strategies and recent progress in utilizing the biological diversity and inherent selectivity of enzymes to develop and continuously optimize sustainable enzyme-based technologies with distinct application approaches. We have advanced technologies for standalone platforms, which produce various forms of cellulose nanomaterials engineered with customized and enhanced properties and high yields. Additionally, we have tailored technologies for integration within a biorefinery concept. This biorefinery approach prioritizes designing tailored processes to establish bionanomaterials, such as cellulose and lignin nanoparticles, and bioactive molecules as part of a new multi-bioproduct platform for cellulosic biomass biorefineries. These innovations expand the range of bioproducts that can be produced from cellulosic biomass, transcending the conventional focus on monomeric sugars for biofuel production to include biomaterials biorefinery. This shift thereby contributes to strengthening the Bioeconomy strategy and supporting the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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- Valdeir Arantes
- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Applied Bionanotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Lorena School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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Biswas P, Khan A, Mallick AI. Targeted Bioimaging of Microencapsulated Recombinant LAB Vector Expressing Fluorescent Reporter Protein: A Non-invasive Approach for Microbial Tracking. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:5210-5225. [PMID: 39087888 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00597] [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] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), the first genetically modified Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) category Lactic Acid producing Bacteria (LAB), is best known for its generalized health-promoting benefits and ability to express heterologous proteins. However, achieving the optimal probiotic effects requires a selective approach that would allow us to study in vivo microbial biodistribution, fate, and immunological consequences. Although the chemical conjugation of fluorophores and chromophores represent the standard procedure to tag microbial cells for various downstream applications, it requires a high-throughput synthesis scheme, which is often time-consuming and expensive. On the contrary, the genetic manipulation of LAB vector, either chromosomally or extra-chromosomally, to express bioluminescent or fluorescent reporter proteins has greatly enhanced our ability to monitor bacterial transit through a complex gut environment. However, with faster passage and quick washing out from the gut due to rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract, real-time tracking of LAB vectors, particularly non-commensal ones, remains problematic. To get a deeper insight into the biodistribution of non-commensal probiotic bacteria in vivo, we bioengineered L. lactis to express fluorescence reporter proteins, mCherry (bright red monomeric fluorescent protein) and mEGFP (monomeric enhanced green fluorescent protein), followed by microencapsulation with a mucoadhesive and biodegradable polymer, chitosan. We show that coating of recombinant Lactococcus lactis (rL. lactis) with chitosan polymer, cross-linked with tripolyphosphate (TPP), retains their ability to express the reporter proteins stably without altering the specificity and sensitivity of fluorescence detection in vitro and in vivo. Further, we provide evidence of enhanced intragastric stability by chitosan-TPP (CS) coating of rL. lactis cells, allowing us to study the spatiotemporal distribution for an extended time in the gut of two unrelated hosts, avian and murine. The present scheme involving genetic modification and chitosan encapsulation of non-commensal LAB vector demonstrates great promise as a non-invasive and intensive tool for active live tracking of gut microbes.
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- Prakash Biswas
- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal 741246, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal 741246, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal 741246, India
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Hadkar VM, Mohanty C, Selvaraj CI. Biopolymeric nanocarriers in cancer therapy: unleashing the potency of bioactive anticancer compounds for enhancing drug delivery. RSC Adv 2024; 14:25149-25173. [PMID: 39139249 PMCID: PMC11317881 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03911d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Effective cancer treatment is becoming a global concern, and recent developments in nanomedicine are essential for its treatment. Cancer is a severe metabolic syndrome that affects the human population and is a significant contributing factor to deaths globally. In science, nanotechnology offers rapidly developing delivery methods for natural bioactive compounds that are becoming increasingly prominent and can be used to treat diseases in a site-specific way. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are conventional approaches for preventing cancer progression and have adverse effects on the human body. Many chemically synthesized drugs are used as anticancer agents, but they have several side effects; hence, they are less preferred. Medicinal plants and marine microorganisms represent a vast, mostly untapped reservoir of bioactive compounds for cancer treatment. However, they have several limitations, including nonspecific targeting, weak water solubility and limited therapeutic potential. An alternative option is the use of biopolymeric nanocarriers, which can generate effective targeted treatment therapies when conjugated with natural anticancer compounds. The present review focuses on biopolymeric nanocarriers utilizing natural sources as anticancer drugs with improved tumor-targeting efficiency. This review also covers various natural anticancer compounds, the advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic anticancer compounds, the problems associated with natural anticancer drugs and the advantages of biopolymeric nanocarriers over synthetic nanocarriers as drug delivery agents. This review also discusses various biopolymeric nanocarriers for enhancing the controlled delivery of anticancer compounds and the future development of nanomedicines for treating cancer.
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- Vrushali Manoj Hadkar
- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 632014 Tamil Nadu India
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- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 632014 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, VIT School of Agricultural Sciences and Advanced Learning (VAIAL), VIT Vellore 632014 Tamil Nadu India
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Suttithumsatid W, Toriumi T, Sukketsiri W, Nagasaki Y, Panichayupakaranant P. Enhanced Stability of α-Mangostin-Rich Extract and Selective Cytotoxicity against Cancer Cells via Encapsulation in Antioxidant Nanoparticles (AME@Nano AOX). ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:5027-5038. [PMID: 39023101 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00997] [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] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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α-Mangostin-rich extract (AME) shows promise as a functional ingredient for cancer chemotherapy. Here, we encapsulated AME in our originally designed antioxidant nanoparticles (NanoAOX) to increase its solubility and prevent oxidative degradation (AME@NanoAOX). In this study, two types of self-assembled polymers containing nitroxide radicals were engineered. These polymers were self-assembled into nanoscale particles in aqueous media, entrapping AME (abbreviated as AME@NanoAOX(B) and AME@NanoAOX(G)). These formulations considerably improved the stability of AME against oxidative degradation and exhibited different release profiles of α-mangostin under different pH conditions. Furthermore, AME-encapsulated nanoparticles exhibited potent cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines, including human breast cancer (MCF-7), human lung cancer (A549), human colon cancer (Caco-2), human cervical cancer (HeLa), and human liver cancer (HepG2) cell lines, with minimal cytotoxicity in normal human mammary epithelial cells (hTERT-HME1), thus providing a high selectivity index (SI). These results indicated the promising feature of AME-encapsulated antioxidant nanoparticles (AME@NanoAOX) for cancer chemotherapy.
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- Wiwit Suttithumsatid
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
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- Division of Health and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan
- Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- High-value Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center (HBRCC), National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
- Phytomedicine and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90112, Thailand
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Khandehroo F, Moravvej G, Farhadian N, Ahmadzadeh H. Enhanced repellent and anti-nutritional activities of polymeric nanoparticles containing essential oils against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18567. [PMID: 39127742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69318-2] [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: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Encapsulation of essential oils (EOs) is an important strategy that can be applied to intensify the stability and efficiency of these compounds in integrated pest management. The present study aimed to investigate the sub-lethal activity of polymer-based EOs nanoparticles against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum adults as an important critical pest of stored products. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) containing garlic and cinnamon essential oils (GEO and CEO) prepared using the ionic cross-link technique. Stability of nano-formulations evaluated over temperature and storage time. The fumigant effect (LC10, LC20, LC30) and contact toxicity (LC10, LC15, LC25) determined. In addition, the contact toxicities of EOs and their nanoparticles on nutritional indices evaluated. An olfactometer used to assess the repellent activity of EOs and EOs loaded in CSNPs (EOs@CSNPs) in sub-lethal fumigant concentrations. Characterization results showed GEO loaded in CSNPs has particle size of 231.14 ± 7.55 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) value of 0.15 ± 0.02, encapsulation efficiency (EE) percentage of 76.77 ± 0.20 and zeta potential of - 18.82 ± 0.90 mV, in which these values for the CEO loaded in CSNPs (CEO@CSNPs) changed to 303.46 ± 0.00 nm, 0.20 ± 0.05, 86.81 ± 0.00% and - 20.16 ± 0.35 mV, respectively. A lower PDI value for both CSNPs showed an appropriate NPs size distribution. Furthermore, NPs size and encapsulation efficiency did not change in various temperatures and during four months which confirm good stability of the EOs@CSNPs. In LC30 of GEO@CSNPs, the maximum repellency was determined as 66.66 ± 3.33. Among nutritional indices, in LC25 of GEO@CSNPs, the relative growth rate (RGR) (0.011 ± 0.003 mg.mg-1.day-1), relative consumption rate (RCR) (0.075 ± 0.004 mg.mg-1.day-1) and feeding deterrence index (FDI) (54.662 ± 1.616%) were more affected, so GEO@CSNPs was more effective than CEO@CSNPs. The results of repellent and anti-dietary activities of EOs and EOs@CSNPs confirmed the higher repellency and adverse effectivity on nutritional indices of Tribolium castaneum pest treated with EOs@CSNPs compared to free EOs. In conclusion, the NPs form of GEO and CEO can be a novel and efficient carrier for improving the repellent and anti-nutritional activities of EOs.
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- Fatemeh Khandehroo
- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Bessa IA, D’Amato DL, C. Souza AB, Levita DP, Mello CC, da Silva AFM, dos Santos TC, Ronconi CM. Innovating Leishmaniasis Treatment: A Critical Chemist's Review of Inorganic Nanomaterials. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:2485-2506. [PMID: 39001837 PMCID: PMC11320585 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00231] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Leishmaniasis, a critical Neglected Tropical Disease caused by Leishmania protozoa, represents a significant global health risk, particularly in resource-limited regions. Conventional treatments are effective but suffer from serious limitations, such as toxicity, prolonged treatment courses, and rising drug resistance. Herein, we highlight the potential of inorganic nanomaterials as an innovative approach to enhance Leishmaniasis therapy, aligning with the One Health concept by considering these treatments' environmental, veterinary, and public health impacts. By leveraging the adjustable properties of these nanomaterials─including size, shape, and surface charge, tailored treatments for various diseases can be developed that are less harmful to the environment and nontarget species. We review recent advances in metal-, oxide-, and carbon-based nanomaterials for combating Leishmaniasis, examining their mechanisms of action and their dual use as standalone treatments or drug delivery systems. Our analysis highlights a promising yet underexplored frontier in employing these materials for more holistic and effective disease management.
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- Isabela
A. A. Bessa
- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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- Instituto
de Química, Universidade Federal
do Rio de Janeiro. Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos 149, CT, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 21941-909, Brazil
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- Departamento
de Química Inorgânica, Universidade
Federal Fluminense, Campus do Valonguinho, Niterói, RJ 24020-150, Brazil
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Fatemi K, Lau SY, Obayomi KS, Kiew SF, Coorey R, Chung LY, Fatemi R, Heshmatipour Z, Premarathna KSD. Carbon nanomaterial-based aptasensors for rapid detection of foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Anal Biochem 2024; 695:115639. [PMID: 39127327 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2024.115639] [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: 07/15/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Each year, millions of people suffer from foodborne illness due to the consumption of food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, which severely challenges global health. Therefore, it is essential to recognize foodborne pathogens swiftly and correctly. However, conventional detection techniques for bacterial pathogens are labor-intensive, low selectivity, and time-consuming, highlighting a notable knowledge gap. A novel approach, aptamer-based biosensors (aptasensors) linked to carbon nanomaterials (CNs), has shown the potential to overcome these limitations and provide a more reliable method for detecting bacterial pathogens. Aptamers, short single-stranded DNA (ssDNA)/RNA molecules, serve as bio-recognition elements (BRE) due to their exceptionally high affinity and specificity in identifying foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli (E. coli), Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, and other relevant pathogens commonly associated with foodborne illnesses. Carbon nanomaterials' high surface area-to-volume ratio contributes unique characteristics crucial for bacterial sensing, as it improves the binding capacity and signal amplification in the design of aptasensors. Furthermore, aptamers can bind to CNs and create aptasensors with improved signal specificity and sensitivity. Hence, this review intends to critically review the current literature on developing aptamer functionalized CN-based biosensors by transducer optical and electrochemical for detecting foodborne pathogens and explore the advantages and challenges associated with these biosensors. Aptasensors conjugated with CNs offers an efficient tool for identifying foodborne pathogenic bacteria that is both precise and sensitive to potentially replacing complex current techniques that are time-consuming.
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- Kiyana Fatemi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia; Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research (ZIWR), The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 84990, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia; Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Technical and Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Lamichhane P, Acharya TR, Dhakal OB, Dahal R, Choi EH. Investigating the synergy of rapidly synthesized iron oxide predecessor and plasma-gaseous species for dye-removal to reuse water in irrigation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143040. [PMID: 39127193 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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This study explores a novel and sustainable approach to reusing textile wastewater for irrigation. This is investigated by degrading Evans blue dye, a model azo dye, in wastewater by combining iron oxide predecessor (IOP) catalyst with gaseous species generated by multi-electrode cylindrical plasma device (MCPD). Analysis of IOP-plasma gaseous species revealed the generation of different types of reactive oxygen species in solution which were responsible for degradation of model dye. Key factors influencing the degradation process were studied by performing optimization experiments that resulted in rates of up to 0.008 L mg-1 min-1, more than twice as fast as using plasma gas treatment alone. These studies included mechanistic response of MCPD generated gaseous species with the IOP. In particular, reusability testing of IOP affirmed the robustness and performance efficiency up to three cycles. Finally, toxicity analysis revealed not only reduced negative effects on plant growth by the treated wastewater, but also it can used as minerals to plants. These findings highlight the feasibility of the IOP-MCPD system as a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to reduce scarcity of water in irrigation by treating textile effluent.
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- Prajwal Lamichhane
- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea; Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea; Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea; Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea; Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea; Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Shoudho K, Uddin S, Rumon MMH, Shakil MS. Influence of Physicochemical Properties of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Their Antibacterial Activity. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:33303-33334. [PMID: 39130596 PMCID: PMC11308002 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The increasing occurrence of infectious diseases caused by antimicrobial resistance organisms urged the necessity to develop more potent, selective, and safe antimicrobial agents. The unique magnetic and tunable properties of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) make them a promising candidate for different theragnostic applications, including antimicrobial agents. Though IONPs act as a nonspecific antimicrobial agent, their antimicrobial activities are directly or indirectly linked with their synthesis methods, synthesizing precursors, size, shapes, concentration, and surface modifications. Alteration of these parameters could accelerate or decelerate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). An increase in ROS role production disrupts bacterial cell walls, cell membranes, alters major biomolecules (e.g., lipids, proteins, nucleic acids), and affects metabolic processes (e.g., Krebs cycle, fatty acid synthesis, ATP synthesis, glycolysis, and mitophagy). In this review, we will investigate the antibacterial activity of bare and surface-modified IONPs and the influence of physiochemical parameters on their antibacterial activity. Additionally, we will report the potential mechanism of IONPs' action in driving this antimicrobial activity.
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- Kishan
Nandi Shoudho
- Department
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brac
University, Kha-224 Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University
of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Bioengineering, King Fahd University
of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brac
University, Kha-224 Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Department
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brac
University, Kha-224 Merul Badda, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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Darwish MA, Abd-Elaziem W, Elsheikh A, Zayed AA. Advancements in nanomaterials for nanosensors: a comprehensive review. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:4015-4046. [PMID: 39114135 PMCID: PMC11304082 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00214h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) exhibit unique properties that render them highly suitable for developing sensitive and selective nanosensors across various domains. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nanomaterial-based nanosensors, highlighting their applications and the classification of frequently employed NMs to enhance sensitivity and selectivity. The review introduces various classifications of NMs commonly used in nanosensors, such as carbon-based NMs, metal-based NMs, and others, elucidating their exceptional properties, including high thermal and electrical conductivity, large surface area-to-volume ratio and good biocompatibility. A thorough examination of literature sources was conducted to gather information on NMs-based nanosensors' characteristics, properties, and fabrication methods and their application in diverse sectors such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, industrial processes, and security. Additionally, advanced applications incorporating machine learning techniques were analyzed to enhance the sensor's performance. This review advances the understanding and development of nanosensor technologies by providing insights into fabrication techniques, characterization methods, applications, and future outlook. Key challenges such as robustness, biocompatibility, and scalable manufacturing are also discussed, offering avenues for future research and development in this field.
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- Moustafa A Darwish
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University Tanta 31527 Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University P.O. Box 44519 Egypt
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University Evanston IL 60208 USA
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- Production Engineering and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University Tanta 31521 Egypt
- Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, Lebanese American University P.O. Box 36 / S-12 Byblos Lebanon
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- Production Engineering and Mechanical Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University Tanta 31521 Egypt
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Tene T, Svozilík J, Colcha D, Cevallos Y, Vinueza-Naranjo PG, Vacacela Gomez C, Bellucci S. The Tunable Parameters of Graphene-Based Biosensors. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:5049. [PMID: 39124094 PMCID: PMC11314989 DOI: 10.3390/s24155049] [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: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Graphene-based surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensors have emerged as a promising technology for the highly sensitive and accurate detection of biomolecules. This study presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of graphene-based SPR biosensors, focusing on configurations with single and bimetallic metallic layers. In this study, we investigated the impact of various metallic substrates, including gold and silver, and the number of graphene layers on key performance metrics: sensitivity of detection, detection accuracy, and quality factor. Our findings reveal that configurations with graphene first supported on gold exhibit superior performance, with sensitivity of detection enhancements up to 30% for ten graphene layers. In contrast, silver-supported configurations, while demonstrating high sensitivity, face challenges in maintaining detection accuracy. Additionally, reducing the thickness of metallic layers by 30% optimizes light coupling and enhances sensor performance. These insights highlight the significant potential of graphene-based SPR biosensors in achieving high sensitivity of detection and reliability, paving the way for their application in diverse biosensing technologies. Our findings pretend to motivate future research focusing on optimizing metallic layer thickness, improving the stability of silver-supported configurations, and experimentally validating the theoretical findings to further advance the development of high-performance SPR biosensors.
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- Talia Tene
- Department of Chemistry, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja 110160, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba 060155, Ecuador
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- UNICARIBE Research Center, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- College of Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba 060108, Ecuador
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito IMNE, Diego de Robles s/n, Cumbayá, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Via E. Fermi 54, 00044 Frascati, Italy
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Xu X, Gao C, Emusani R, Jia C, Xiang D. Toward Practical Single-Molecule/Atom Switches. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400877. [PMID: 38810145 PMCID: PMC11304318 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Electronic switches have been considered to be one of the most important components of contemporary electronic circuits for processing and storing digital information. Fabricating functional devices with building blocks of atomic/molecular switches can greatly promote the minimization of the devices and meet the requirement of high integration. This review highlights key developments in the fabrication and application of molecular switching devices. This overview offers valuable insights into the switching mechanisms under various stimuli, emphasizing structural and energy state changes in the core molecules. Beyond the molecular switches, typical individual metal atomic switches are further introduced. A critical discussion of the main challenges for realizing and developing practical molecular/atomic switches is provided. These analyses and summaries will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the switch mechanisms, providing guidance for the rational design of functional nanoswitch devices toward practical applications.
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- Xiaona Xu
- Institute of Modern Optics and Center of Single Molecule SciencesNankai UniversityTianjin Key Laboratory of Micro‐scale Optical Information Science and TechnologyTianjin300350China
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- Institute of Modern Optics and Center of Single Molecule SciencesNankai UniversityTianjin Key Laboratory of Micro‐scale Optical Information Science and TechnologyTianjin300350China
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- Institute of Modern Optics and Center of Single Molecule SciencesNankai UniversityTianjin Key Laboratory of Micro‐scale Optical Information Science and TechnologyTianjin300350China
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- Institute of Modern Optics and Center of Single Molecule SciencesNankai UniversityTianjin Key Laboratory of Micro‐scale Optical Information Science and TechnologyTianjin300350China
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- Institute of Modern Optics and Center of Single Molecule SciencesNankai UniversityTianjin Key Laboratory of Micro‐scale Optical Information Science and TechnologyTianjin300350China
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Yan L, Chen Y, Zhang S, Zhu C, Xiao S, Xia H, Chen X, Guo D, Lv X, Rao L, Zhuang M. Reconstruction of TNF-α with specific isoelectric point released from SPIONs basing on variable charge to enhance pH-sensitive controlled-release. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2024; 60:102758. [PMID: 38852881 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2024.102758] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The clinical application of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is limited by its short half-life, subeffective concentration in the targeted area and severe systemic toxicity. In this study, the recombinant polypeptide S4-TNF-α was constructed and coupled with chitosan-modified superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (S4-TNF-α-SPIONs) to achieve pH-sensitive controlled release and active tumor targeting activity. The isoelectric point (pI) of S4-TNF-α was reconstructed to approach the pH of the tumor microenvironment. The negative-charge S4-TNF-α was adsorbed to chitosan-modified superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (CS-SPIONs) with a positive charge through electrostatic adsorption at physiological pH. The acidic tumor microenvironment endowed S4-TNF-α with a zero charge, which accelerated S4-TNF-α release from CS-SPIONs. Our studies showed that S4-TNF-α-SPIONs displayed an ideal pH-sensitive controlled release capacity and improved antitumor effects. Our study presents a novel approach to enhance the pH-sensitive controlled-release of genetically engineered drugs by adjusting their pI to match the pH of the tumor microenvironment.
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- Lin Yan
- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, School of pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, School of pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, China
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- School of Basic Medicine Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, School of pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, China
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- School of Basic Medicine Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Medical college, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
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- Guangdong Provincial key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Medical college, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, School of pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Medical college, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China; Department of Biomedicine, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610500, China.
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Pharmaceutical Development, School of pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, China.
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Abdulsalam RA, Ijabadeniyi OA, Sabiu S. Fatty acid-modified chitosan and nanoencapsulation of essential oils: A snapshot of applications. Carbohydr Res 2024; 542:109196. [PMID: 38936268 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2024.109196] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Chitosan (CS) and its modification with fatty acid (FA) in addition to the nanoencapsulation with essential oils (EOs) have emerged as promising approaches with diverse applications, particularly in food and fruit preservation. This review aims to curate data on the prospects of CS modified with FA as nanostructures, serving as carriers for EOs and its application in the preservation of fruits. A narrative review with no restricted period was used for the general overview of CS and strategies for its modification with FA. Report on CS modified with FA and nanoencapsulation with EO and their applications were appraised. The prospects of CS modified with FA and EO nanoencapsulation in food and fruit preservation were outlined. Most chitosan-fatty acid (CS-FA) studies have found relevance in water, medical and pharmaceutical industries, with few studies on food preservation. CS-FA formulation with EOs shows substantial potential in preserving fruits and will significantly impact the food industry in the future by extending the shelf life of fruits and reducing food waste.
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- Rukayat Abiola Abdulsalam
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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Paul PK, Wu W, Srichana T. Monitoring the Interaction Between Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Alveolar Macrophages Via the Label-Free Technique. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:2223-2231. [PMID: 38492846 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2024.03.006] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Macrophages are employed as targets for delivering genes, drugs, or lipid nanoparticles into tumors or other specific sites. Studying the interaction between solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and macrophages is essential for assessing nanotoxicity and advancing the development of nanomedicines. However, limited data are currently available on the membrane microstructure and biochemical changes that occur when macrophages interact with SLNs. We conducted a label-free morphological and biochemical investigation of NR8383 macrophages using optical diffraction tomography (ODT), which validated the efficiency of the SLNs as a drug delivery system. ODT provided intracellular holotomography to characterize the macrophages and fluorescence imaging to analyze delivery efficiency. ODT analysis revealed the responses of phagocytic macrophages. Additionally, a quantitative analysis of lipid droplets using refractive indices revealed that, compared with incubation with normal cells, incubation with SLNs significantly increased the lipid droplet volume and surface area. The uptake of SLNs into macrophages resulted in increased cell volume, surface area, and concentration, which indicated greater morphological and biochemical variability in the treated cells than in the control cells. The results suggest that ODT imaging is promising for understanding the intracellular distribution of SLNs and useful for validating the efficacy of delivery of SLNs to macrophages.
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- Pijush Kumar Paul
- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay (University), Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh
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- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Winstead DJ, Jacobson MG. Storable, neglected, and underutilized species of Southern Africa for greater agricultural resilience. PLANT-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS (HOBOKEN, N.J.) 2024; 5:e70004. [PMID: 39183979 PMCID: PMC11343724 DOI: 10.1002/pei3.70004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The Southern African region suffers from drought and food system uncertainty with increased risks due to climate change, natural disasters, and global catastrophes. Increasing crop diversity with more appropriate and resilient crops is an effective way of increasing food system resilience. We focus on crop species that are native or naturalized to an area because of their increased resilience than those that are not naturally occurring. Additionally, crops that are easily stored are more useful in times of drought and disaster. In this systematic review, we use scientific interest in neglected and underutilized species (NUS) from Southern Africa to help define next steps toward their cultivation and development as a marketable crop. We found that although scientific interest is minimal for storable Southern African NUS, these crops are worth scaling up due to their economic and nutritional value. We outline next actionable steps and specific NUS for production in a more agrobiodiverse and resilient agriculture system.
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- Daniel J. Winstead
- Department of Ecosystem Science and ManagementThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Department of Ecosystem Science and ManagementThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPennsylvaniaUSA
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Ahmad N, Malik MA, Wani AH, Bhat MY. Biogenic silver nanoparticles from fungal sources: Synthesis, characterization, and antifungal potential. Microb Pathog 2024; 193:106742. [PMID: 38879139 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106742] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Nano-biotechnology is quickly developing as an important field of modern research, generating the most promising applications in medicine and agriculture. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using biogenic or green approach provide ecofriendly, clean and effective way out for the synthesis of nanoparticles. The main aim of the study was to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Pencillium chrysogenum using a green approach and to test the antifungal activity of these synthesized AgNPs against a variety of pathogenic fungi. The characterization of samples was done by using UV-visible spectroscopy, SEM (scanning electron microscopy), FTIR (Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy), and XRD (X-ray diffractometry). The investigation confirmed the creation of AgNPs by the fungi Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Pencillium chrysogenum, as evidenced by prominent plasmon absorbance bands at 420 and 450 nm.The biosynthesized AgNPs were 80-100 nm in size, asymmetrical in shape and became spherical to sub-spherical when aggregated. Agar well diffusion method was performed to evaluate the antifungal activity of AgNPs against various plant pathogenic fungi. An efficient and strong antifungal activity was shown by these biosynthesized nanoparticles against serious plant pathogenic fungi, viz. Aspergillus terreus, Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium citrinum, Rhizopus stolonifer and Mucor mucedo. The biosynthesized AgNPs at various concentrations caused significant zone of inhibition in the test fungal pathogens. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) biosynthesized from Aspergillus niger at highest concentrations showed maximum zone of inhibition against Penicillium citrinum (19.33 ± 0.57 mm) followed by Rhizopus stolonifer (17.66 ± 0.57), Aspergillus terreus (16.33 ± 1.54 mm), Fusarium oxysporum (14.00 ± 1.00 mm) and Mucor mucedo (13.33 ± 1.15 mm) respectively. Therefore, the findings clearly indicate that silver nanoparticles could play a significant role in managing diverse plant diseases caused by fungi.
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- Nusrat Ahmad
- Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India.
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- Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India.
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- Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India.
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- Section of Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006, India.
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Maurizii G, Valentini L, Sotgiu G, Zamboni R, Tonetti C, Vineis C, Canonico B, Montanari M, Tiboni M, Casettari L, Aluigi A. The dark side of the wool? From wool wastes to keratin microfilaments through the solution blow spinning process. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133722. [PMID: 38977053 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133722] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The valorization of discarded wool from dairy sheep breeding is a challenging issue. The most proposed strategies lie in the processing of keratin extracted from wool without reducing the molecular weight of the protein chains (the high molecular weight-HMW keratin). Here, the HMW keratin has been spun for the first time by solution blow spinning. A screening study of the process carried out with a 2-level full factorial design revealed that keratin filaments can be obtained by using the polyethylene oxide at 900 kDa, a 2 bar air pressure, and a 30 cm needle-collector distance. An annealing at 80 °C for 15 min, at pH 3.5 with citric acid contributes to increasing the viscosity of the keratin solutions thereby allowing the production of defect-free and water-stable filaments having diameters from 1 to 6 μm. A negligible toxic effect was observed after 24 and 48 h on HT29 epithelial cells and normal blood cells displayed behavior similar to the control demonstrating that the patches are hemocompatible. Therefore, the developed SBS process of keratin aqueous solutions could represent a valuable platform for developing patches that need to be blood-contacting and deposited in-situ.
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- Giorgia Maurizii
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Institute of Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity - Italian National Research Council, Via P. Gobetti, 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy; Kerline srl, Via Piero Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- Institute of Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity - Italian National Research Council, Via P. Gobetti, 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy; Kerline srl, Via Piero Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy
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- CNR-STIIMA (National Research Council-Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing), Corso Giuseppe Pella 16, 13900, Biella, Italy
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- CNR-STIIMA (National Research Council-Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing), Corso Giuseppe Pella 16, 13900, Biella, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento, 6, 61029 Urbino (PU), Italy; Kerline srl, Via Piero Gobetti 101, Bologna, 40129, Italy.
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Sadeghzadeh F, Golestani P, Beyramabdi P, Pouresmaeil V, Hosseini H, Homayouni Tabrizi M. The anticancer impact of folate-linked ZnO-decorated bovine serum albumin/silibinin nanoparticles on human pancreatic, breast, lung, and colon cancers. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:1845-1862. [PMID: 38809850 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2356967] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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In the current study, we aimed to design an individual hybrid silibinin nano-delivery system consisting of ZnO and BSA components to study its antioxidant activity and apoptotic potential on human pancreatic, breast, lung, and colon cancer cell lines. The folate-linked ZnO-decorated bovine serum albumin/silibinin nanoparticles (FZBS-NP) were synthesized and characterized by FTIR, FESEM, DLS, and zeta potential analysis. The FZBS-NP's cytotoxicity was evaluated by measuring the cancer cells' (MCF-7, A549, HT-29, and Panc) viability. Moreover, the apoptotic potential of the nanoparticles was studied by conducting several analyses including AO/PI and DAPI cell staining analysis, apoptotic gene expression profile (BAX, BCL2, and Caspase-8) preparation, and FITC Annexin V/PI flow cytometry. Finally, both antioxidant assays (ABTS and DPPH) were utilized to analyze the FZBS-NPs' antioxidant activities. The 152-nm FZBS-NP significantly induced the selective apoptotic death on the MCF-7, A549, HT-29, Panc, and Huvec cancer cells by increasing the SubG1 cell population following the increased treatment concentrations of FZBS-NP. Moreover, the FZBS-NPs exhibited powerful antioxidant activity. The BSA component of the FZBS-NPs delivery system improves the ability of the nanoparticles to gradually release silibinin and ZnO near the cancer cells. On the other hand, considering the powerful antioxidant activity of FZBS-NP, they have the potential to selectively induce apoptosis in human colon and breast cancer cells and protect normal types, which makes it an efficient safe anticancer compound. However, to verify the FZBS-NP anti-cancer efficiency further cancer and normal cell lines are required to measure several types of apoptotic gene expression.
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- Farzaneh Sadeghzadeh
- Department of Biochemistry, Neyshabur Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Zhang XD, Teng C, Bai X, Teng J, Chilukuri S, Lewis A, Gold MH. Enhanced skin regeneration and therapeutic delivery using novel diamond-augmented zinc oxide. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 39083431 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recent advancements in dermatological therapeutics have highlighted the need for treatments that enhance skin regeneration and healing. Diamond-Augmented Zinc Oxide (ND-ZnO) technology combines zinc oxide with diamond particles in a unique core-shell structure, offering a multifaceted approach to overall skin health. AIMS This study evaluates the efficacy of ND-ZnO in promoting human dermal fibroblast migration and growth, enhancing total collagen synthesis, and improving transdermal delivery of active ingredients as a daily comprehensive skin regeneration topical therapy. PATIENTS/METHODS In vitro assays assessed wound healing, collagen production, and skin absorption. Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFs) were used in scratch wound assays. Collagen synthesis was quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Permeation tests were performed on reconstructed human epidermal tissues to evaluate niacinamide absorption. Clinical case studies validated ND-ZnO efficacy in post-CO₂ laser treatments and Actinic Keratosis removal recovery. RESULTS ND-ZnO increased HDF migration by 198% compared to controls. Collagen synthesis assays showed a 71.3% restoration of collagen production in aged HDFs. Skin permeation studies revealed a 203% increase in niacinamide skin absorption with ND-ZnO. Clinical case studies demonstrated faster and more effective healing post-ablative CO₂ laser and significant improvements in Actinic Keratosis recovery. CONCLUSIONS ND-ZnO technology enhances wound healing, collagen synthesis, and active ingredient delivery, offering substantial benefits for daily skin regeneration and other dermatological applications. This innovative approach holds promise for advancing dermatological therapeutics, providing comprehensive skin care solutions that address both protective and regenerative needs.
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- Xinge Diana Zhang
- School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- B.A.I. Biosciences, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- B.A.I. Biosciences, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Refresh Dermatology, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Lewis Dermatology, New York, New York, USA
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Wan Q, Zhang H, Bao H, Zhu S, Wu L, Wang R, Zhou Y. Efficacy of a lytic bacteriophage vB_EcoM_SQ17 against Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Enterotoxigenic E. coli biofilms on cucumber. Microb Pathog 2024; 194:106832. [PMID: 39089511 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106832] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 (EHEC O157:H7) and Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) have been found to readily develop biofilms on cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), presenting a significant risk to the safety of ready-to-eat vegetables. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the lytic bacteriophage vB_EcoM_SQ17 (SQ17) against EHEC O157:H7 and ETEC biofilms on cucumber. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of phage SQ17 on the formation and reduction of biofilms formed by EHEC O157:H7 and ETEC strains on various surfaces, including polystyrene, poly-d-lysine precoated films, and fresh-cut cucumber, at different temperatures. Phage SQ17 significantly inhibited ETEC biofilm formation, reducing the number of adhered cells by 0.15 log CFU/mL at 37 °C. Treatment with phage SQ17 also significantly decreased the number of adhered cells in established biofilms via SEM observation. Moreover, phage SQ17 effectively reduced the biomass of EHEC O157:H7 and ETEC biofilms by over 54.8 % at 37 °C after 24 h of incubation. Following phage treatment, the viability of adhered EHEC O157:H7 cells decreased by 1.37 log CFU/piece and 0.46 log CFU/piece in biofilms on cucumber at 4 °C and 25 °C, respectively. Similarly, the viability of ETEC cells decreased by 1.07 log CFU/piece and 0.61 log CFU/piece in biofilms on cucumber at 4 °C and 25 °C, respectively. These findings suggest that phage SQ17 shows promise as a potential strategy for eradicating pathogenic E. coli biofilms on cucumber.
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- Qiyang Wan
- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China.
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Pazhamalai P, Krishnan V, Mohamed Saleem MS, Kim SJ, Seo HW. Investigating composite electrode materials of metal oxides for advanced energy storage applications. NANO CONVERGENCE 2024; 11:30. [PMID: 39080114 PMCID: PMC11289214 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-024-00437-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Electrochemical energy systems mark a pivotal advancement in the energy sector, delivering substantial improvements over conventional systems. Yet, a major challenge remains the deficiency in storage technology to effectively retain the energy produced. Amongst these are batteries and supercapacitors, renowned for their versatility and efficiency, which depend heavily on the quality of their electrode materials. Metal oxide composites, in particular, have emerged as highly promising due to the synergistic effects that significantly enhance their functionality and efficiency beyond individual components. This review explores the application of metal oxide composites in the electrodes of batteries and SCs, focusing on various material perspectives and synthesis methodologies, including exfoliation and hydrothermal/solvothermal processes. It also examines how these methods influence device performance. Furthermore, the review confronts the challenges and charts future directions for metal oxide composite-based energy storage systems, critically evaluating aspects such as scalability of synthesis, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and integration with advanced nanomaterials and electrolytes. These factors are crucial for advancing next-generation energy storage technologies, striving to enhance performance while upholding sustainability and economic viability.
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- Parthiban Pazhamalai
- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory, Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea
- Research Institute of New Energy Industry (RINEI), Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea
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- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory, Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea
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- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory, Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea
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- Nanomaterials & System Laboratory, Major of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Applied Energy System, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea.
- Research Institute of New Energy Industry (RINEI), Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea.
- Nanomaterials & System Lab, Major of Mechanical System Engineering, College of Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea.
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- Department of Physics, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea.
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