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Zhou H, Tian J, Sun H, Fu J, Lin N, Yuan D, Zhou L, Xia M, Sun L. Systematic Identification of Genomic Markers for Guiding Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Cervical Cancer Based on Translational Bioinformatics. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:2823-2841. [PMID: 35791307 PMCID: PMC9250777 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s361483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (MNP) drug delivery system is a novel promising therapeutic option for cancer treatment. Material issues such as fabrication and functionalized modification have been investigated; however, pharmacologic mechanisms of bare MNPs inside cancer cells remain obscure. This study aimed to explore a systems pharmacology approach to understand the reaction of the whole cell to MNPs and suggest drug selection in MNP delivery systems to exert synergetic or additive anti-cancer effects. Methods HeLa and SiHa cell lines were used to estimate the properties of bare MNPs in cervical cancer through 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and enzyme activity assays and cellular fluorescence imaging. A systems pharmacology approach was utilized by combining bioinformatics data mining with clinical data analysis and without a predefined hypothesis. Key genes of the MNP onco-pharmacologic mechanism in cervical cancer were identified and further validated through transcriptome analysis with quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR). Results Low cytotoxic activity and cell internalization of MNP in HeLa and SiHa cells were observed. Lysosomal function was found to be impaired after MNP treatment. Protein tyrosine kinase 2 beta (PTK2B), liprin-alpha-4 (PPFIA4), mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 (SMAD7), and interleukin (IL) 1B were identified as key genes relevant for MNP pharmacology, clinical features, somatic mutation, and immune infiltration. The four key genes also exhibited significant correlations with the lysosome gene set. The qRT-PCR results showed significant alterations in the expression of the four key genes after MNP treatment in HeLa and SiHa cells. Conclusion Our research suggests that treatment of bare MNPs in HeLa and SiHa cells induced significant expression changes in PTK2B, PPFIA4, SMAD7, and IL1B, which play crucial roles in cervical cancer development and progression. Interactions of the key genes with specific anti-cancer drugs must be considered in the rational design of MNP drug delivery systems.
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China.,Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200000, People's Republic of China
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- First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People's Republic of China
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Sertcelik KNO, Karaman O, Almammadov T, Gunbas G, Kolemen S, Acar HY, Onbasli K. Selective on the outside deadly on the inside: Superior photodynamic therapy of EGFR1 positive colon cancer cells by selenophene‐BODIPY loaded SPIONs2. CHEMPHOTOCHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cptc.202200104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Middle East Technical University: Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi Chemistry TURKEY
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- Middle East Technical University: Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi Chemistry TURKEY
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- Koc University: Koc Universitesi Chemistry Rumeli Feneri Yolu 34450 Istanbul TURKEY
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Kessler A, Hedberg J, Blomberg E, Odnevall I. Reactive Oxygen Species Formed by Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Physiological Media—A Review of Reactions of Importance to Nanotoxicity and Proposal for Categorization. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12111922. [PMID: 35683777 PMCID: PMC9182937 DOI: 10.3390/nano12111922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Diffusely dispersed metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) can adversely affect living organisms through various mechanisms and exposure routes. One mechanism behind their toxic potency is their ability to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) directly or indirectly to an extent that depends on the dose, metal speciation, and exposure route. This review provides an overview of the mechanisms of ROS formation associated with metal and metal oxide NPs and proposes a possible way forward for their future categorization. Metal and metal oxide NPs can form ROS via processes related to corrosion, photochemistry, and surface defects, as well as via Fenton, Fenton-like, and Haber–Weiss reactions. Regular ligands such as biomolecules can interact with metallic NP surfaces and influence their properties and thus their capabilities of generating ROS by changing characteristics such as surface charge, surface composition, dissolution behavior, and colloidal stability. Interactions between metallic NPs and cells and their organelles can indirectly induce ROS formation via different biological responses. H2O2 can also be generated by a cell due to inflammation, induced by interactions with metallic NPs or released metal species that can initiate Fenton(-like) and Haber–Weiss reactions forming various radicals. This review discusses these different pathways and, in addition, nano-specific aspects such as shifts in the band gaps of metal oxides and how these shifts at biologically relevant energies (similar to activation energies of biological reactions) can be linked to ROS production and indicate which radical species forms. The influences of kinetic aspects, interactions with biomolecules, solution chemistry (e.g., Cl− and pH), and NP characteristics (e.g., size and surface defects) on ROS mechanisms and formation are discussed. Categorization via four tiers is suggested as a way forward to group metal and metal oxide NPs based on the ROS reaction pathways that they may undergo, an approach that does not include kinetics or environmental variations. The criteria for the four tiers are based on the ability of the metallic NPs to induce Fenton(-like) and Haber–Weiss reactions, corrode, and interact with biomolecules and their surface catalytic properties. The importance of considering kinetic data to improve the proposed categorization is highlighted.
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- Amanda Kessler
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden; (J.H.); (E.B.)
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (I.O.); Tel.: +46-87906621 (I.O.)
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- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden; (J.H.); (E.B.)
- Surface Science Western, Western University, London, ON N6G 0J3, Canada
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- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden; (J.H.); (E.B.)
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- KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden; (J.H.); (E.B.)
- AIMES–Center for the Advancement of Integrated Medical and Engineering Sciences at Karolinska Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- Karolinska Institute, Department of Neuroscience, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
- Correspondence: (A.K.); (I.O.); Tel.: +46-87906621 (I.O.)
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Aryan H, Beigzadeh B, Siavashi M. Euler-Lagrange numerical simulation of improved magnetic drug delivery in a three-dimensional CT-based carotid artery bifurcation. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2022; 219:106778. [PMID: 35381489 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2022.106778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Magnetic drug targeting (MDT) is a promising method to improve the therapy efficiency for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cancers. In MDT, therapeutic agents are bonded to superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (SPION) cores and then are guided toward the damaged tissue through a magnetic field. Fundamentally, it's vital to steer the SPIONs to the desired location to increase the capture efficiency at the target lesion. Hence, the present study aims to enhance the drug delivery to the desired branch in a carotid bifurcation. Besides, it is tried to decrement the particles' entry to the unwanted outlet by using four different magnet configurations (with a maximum magnetic flux density of 0.4 T) implanted adjacent to the artery wall. Also, the effect of particles' diameter -ranging from 200 nm to 2 µm- on the drug delivery performance is studied in the four cases. METHODS The Eulerian-Lagrangian approach with one-way coupling is employed for numerical simulation of the problem using the finite element method (FEM). The dominant forces acting on particles are drag and magnetophoretic. A computed tomography (CT) model of the carotid bifurcation is adopted to have a 3D realistic geometry. The blood flow is considered to be laminar, incompressible, pulsatile, and non-Newtonian. Boundary conditions are applied using the three-element Windkessel equation. RESULTS Results are presented in terms of velocity, pressure, magnetic field flux density, wall shear stress, and streamlines. Also, the number of particles in each direction is presented for the four studied cases. The results show that using proper magnets configurations makes it possible to guide more particles to the desired branch (up to 4%) while preventing particles from entering the unwanted branch (up to 13%). By defining connectivity between oscillatory shear index (OSI) value and magnetic drug delivery efficacy, it becomes clear that places with lower OSI values are more proper to place the magnets than areas with higher OSI values. CONCLUSIONS It was observed that increasing the diameter of particles does not necessarily result in a higher drug delivery efficiency. The configuration of the magnets and the size of particles are the main affecting parameters that should be chosen precisely to meet the most efficient drug delivery performance. Magnetic drug targeting (MDT) is a promising method to improve the therapy efficiency for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cancers. Fundamentally, it's vital to steer the superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) to the target lesion location to increase the capture efficiency. Hence, the present study aims to enhance the drug delivery to the desired branch in a 3D carotid bifurcation. Besides, it is tried to decrement the particles' entry to the unwanted outlet by using four different magnet configurations implanted adjacent to the artery wall. The Eulerian-Lagrangian approach with one-way coupling is employed for numerical simulation of the problem using the finite element method (FEM). The dominant forces acting on particles are drag and magnetophoretic. The blood flow is laminar, incompressible, pulsatile, and non-Newtonian. The results show that it is possible to guide more particles to the desired branch (up to 4%) while preventing particles from entering the unwanted branch (up to 13%). By defining connectivity between oscillatory shear index (OSI) value and magnetic drug delivery efficacy, it becomes clear that places with lower OSI values are more proper to place the magnets than areas with higher OSI values.
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- Hiwa Aryan
- Biomechatronics and Cognitive Engineering Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran; Applied Multi-Phase Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Biomechatronics and Cognitive Engineering Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Applied Multi-Phase Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Stop-Flow Lithography for the Continuous Production of Degradable Hydrogel Achiral Crescent Microswimmers. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13050798. [PMID: 35630266 PMCID: PMC9144168 DOI: 10.3390/mi13050798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The small size of robotic microswimmers makes them suitable for performing biomedical tasks in tiny, enclosed spaces. Considering the effects of potentially long-term retention of microswimmers in biological tissues and the environment, the degradability of microswimmers has become one of the pressing issues in this field. While degradable hydrogel was successfully used to prepare microswimmers in previous reports, most hydrogel microswimmers could only be fabricated using two-photon polymerization (TPP) due to their 3D structures, resulting in costly robotic microswimmers solution. This limits the potential of hydrogel microswimmers to be used in applications where a large number of microswimmers are needed. Here, we proposed a new type of preparation method for degradable hydrogel achiral crescent microswimmers using a custom-built stop-flow lithography (SFL) setup. The degradability of the hydrogel crescent microswimmers was quantitatively analyzed, and the degradation rate in sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) of different concentrations was investigated. Cytotoxicity assays showed the hydrogel crescent microswimmers had good biocompatibility. The hydrogel crescent microswimmers were magnetically actuated using a 3D Helmholtz coil system and were able to obtain a swimming efficiency on par with previously reported microswimmers. The results herein demonstrated the potential for the degradable hydrogel achiral microswimmers to become a candidate for microscale applications.
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Ansari S, Hempel NJ, Asad S, Svedlindh P, Bergström CAS, Löbmann K, Teleki A. Hyperthermia-Induced In Situ Drug Amorphization by Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles in Oral Dosage Forms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:21978-21988. [PMID: 35452221 PMCID: PMC9121342 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) generate heat upon exposure to an alternating magnetic field (AMF), which has been studied for hyperthermia treatment and triggered drug release. This study introduces a novel application of magnetic hyperthermia to induce amorphization of a poorly aqueous soluble drug, celecoxib, in situ in tablets for oral administration. Poor aqueous solubility of many drug candidates is a major hurdle in oral drug development. A novel approach to overcome this challenge is in situ amorphization of crystalline drugs. This method facilitates amorphization by molecular dispersion of the drug in a polymeric network inside a tablet, circumventing the physical instability encountered during the manufacturing and storage of conventional amorphous solid dispersions. However, the current shortcomings of this approach include low drug loading, toxicity of excipients, and drug degradation. Here, doped SPIONs produced by flame spray pyrolysis are compacted with polyvinylpyrrolidone and celecoxib and exposed to an AMF in solid state. A design of experiments approach was used to investigate the effects of SPION composition (Zn0.5Fe2.5O4 and Mn0.5Fe2.5O4), doped SPION content (10-20 wt %), drug load (30-50 wt %), and duration of AMF (3-15 min) on the degree of drug amorphization. The degree of amorphization is strongly linked to the maximum tablet temperature achieved during the AMF exposure (r = 0.96), which depends on the SPION composition and content in the tablets. Complete amorphization is achieved with 20 wt % Mn0.5Fe2.5O4 and 30 wt % celecoxib in the tablets that reached the maximum temperature of 165.2 °C after 15 min of AMF exposure. Furthermore, manganese ferrite exhibits no toxicity in human intestinal Caco-2 cell lines. The resulting maximum solubility of in situ amorphized celecoxib is 5 times higher than that of crystalline celecoxib in biorelevant intestinal fluid. This demonstrates the promising capability of SPIONs as enabling excipients to magnetically induce amorphization in situ in oral dosage forms.
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- Shaquib
Rahman Ansari
- Department
of Pharmacy, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 75123, Sweden
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 75123, Sweden
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala
University, Uppsala 75103, Sweden
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- The
Swedish Drug Delivery Center, Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, Uppsala 75123, Sweden
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- Department
of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 75123, Sweden
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Chuang CC, Lan YH, Lu YJ, Weng YL, Chen JP. Targeted delivery of irinotecan and SLP2 shRNA with GRP-conjugated magnetic graphene oxide for glioblastoma treatment. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:3201-3222. [PMID: 35579261 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00420h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are useful for magnetic targeted drug delivery while ligand-mediated active targeting is another common delivery strategy for cancer therapy. In this work, we intend to prepare magnetic graphene oxide (mGO) by chemical co-precipitation of MNPs on the GO surface, followed by conjugation of the gastrin releasing peptide (GRP) as a targeting ligand, for dual targeted drug/gene delivery in invasive brain glioma treatment. mGO was grafted with chitosan, complexed with shRNA plasmid DNA for stomatin-like protein 2 (SLP2) gene silencing, modified with urocanic acid for plasmid DNA endosomal escape, PEGylated for GRP conjugation, and loaded with the chemotherapeutic drug irinotecan (CPT-11) by π-π interaction for pH-responsive drug release (mGOCUG/CPT-11/shRNA). In addition to the in depth characterization of the physico-chemical and biological properties during each preparation step, we also study the loading/pH-responsive release behavior of CPT-11 and the shRNA plasmid loading/cell transfection efficiency. The targeting and antitumor efficacies of the nanocomposite were studied with U87 human glioblastoma cells in vitro. An in vivo study revealed that intravenous administration followed by magnetic guidance results in the efficient targeted delivery of mGOCUG/CPT-11/shRNA to orthotopic brain tumors in nude mice, and it exhibits excellent antitumor efficacy with a reduced tumor growth rate and prolonged animal survival time. Our work thus highlights a multifunctional mGO-based drug/gene delivery platform for effective combination cancer therapy in glioblastoma treatment.
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- Chi-Cheng Chuang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan. .,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan. .,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan. .,Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan.,Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan.,Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Tai-Shan, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
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Le Wee J, Law MC, Chan YS, Choy SY, Tiong ANT. The Potential of Fe‐Based Magnetic Nanomaterials for the Agriculture Sector. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jia Le Wee
- 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 Mechanical 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 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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Lupínková S, Benkocká M, Ryšánek P, Kolská Z. Enhancing immobilization of iron oxide particles on various polymer surfaces. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Simona Lupínková
- Centre for Nanomaterials and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science J. E. Purkinje University in Usti nad Labem Usti nad Labem Czech Republic
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- Centre for Nanomaterials and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science J. E. Purkinje University in Usti nad Labem Usti nad Labem Czech Republic
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- Centre for Nanomaterials and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science J. E. Purkinje University in Usti nad Labem Usti nad Labem Czech Republic
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- Centre for Nanomaterials and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science J. E. Purkinje University in Usti nad Labem Usti nad Labem Czech Republic
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Khodaei A, Jahanmard F, Madaah Hosseini H, Bagheri R, Dabbagh A, Weinans H, Amin Yavari S. Controlled temperature-mediated curcumin release from magneto-thermal nanocarriers to kill bone tumors. Bioact Mater 2022; 11:107-117. [PMID: 34938916 PMCID: PMC8665343 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Systemic chemotherapy has lost its position to treat cancer over the past years mainly due to drug resistance, side effects, and limited survival ratio. Among a plethora of local drug delivery systems to solve this issue, the combinatorial strategy of chemo-hyperthermia has recently received attention. Herein we developed a magneto-thermal nanocarrier consisted of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) coated by a blend formulation of a three-block copolymer Pluronic F127 and F68 on the oleic acid (OA) in which Curcumin as a natural and chemical anti-cancer agent was loaded. The subsequent nanocarrier SPION@OA-F127/F68-Cur was designed with a controlled gelation temperature of the shell, which could consequently control the release of curcumin. The release was systematically studied as a function of temperature and pH, via response surface methodology (RSM). The bone tumor killing efficacy of the released curcumin from the carrier in combination with the hyperthermia was studied on MG-63 osteosarcoma cells through Alamar blue assay, live-dead staining and apoptosis caspase 3/7 activation kit. It was found that the shrinkage of the F127/F68 layer stimulated by elevated temperature in an alternative magnetic field caused the curcumin release. Although the maximum release concentration and cell death took place at 45 °C, treatment at 41 °C was chosen as the optimum condition due to considerable cell apoptosis and lower side effects of mild hyperthermia. The cell metabolic activity results confirmed the synergistic effects of curcumin and hyperthermia in killing MG-63 osteosarcoma cells.
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- A. Khodaei
- Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Regenerative Medicine Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Sargazi S, Mukhtar M, Rahdar A, Bilal M, Barani M, Díez-Pascual AM, Behzadmehr R, Pandey S. Opportunities and challenges of using high-sensitivity nanobiosensors to detect long noncoding RNAs: A preliminary review. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 205:304-315. [PMID: 35182562 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The two types ofncRNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), are responsible for several biological processes within cells, such as the immune responses, cell growth and invasion, and regulation of the cell cycle. Rapidly expanding class of ncRNAs, lncRNAsinteract with other molecules to form chromatin-remodeling complexes. These potential hallmarks of diseases contribute to transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of several genes, possibly via cross-talk with other RNAs. Aberrant expression of lncRNAshas drawn increasing attention to the pathophysiology of different diseases, includingcancer and cardiovasculardiseases. Unfortunately, circulating lncRNAs are presented in the bloodstream at very low levels, making sensitive detection difficult. Currently, there are few methods for detecting these ncRNAs from which quantitative real-time-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is the most routinely used technique. These techniqueslack sensitivity for intracellular detection of lncRNAs. Moreover, they are tedious and require a large sample size. Currently, nanotechnology has taken over the diagnostic field because of the tunable properties and modification opportunities. Furthermore, these conventional techniques can be merged with nanotechnology to improve detection sensitivity.This review highlights some of the most recent findings on nanotechnology-based methods and possible obstacles intheir application for moreaccurate sensing of lncRNAs.
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- Saman Sargazi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 9816743463, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Eötvösutca 6, Szeged 6720, Hungary
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, 538-98615 Zabol, Iran.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China
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- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Zabol university of medical sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, South Korea.
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Kiwumulo HF, Muwonge H, Ibingira C, Lubwama M, Kirabira JB, Ssekitoleko RT. Green synthesis and characterization of iron-oxide nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera: a potential protocol for use in low and middle income countries. BMC Res Notes 2022; 15:149. [PMID: 35468836 PMCID: PMC9036744 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-022-06039-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Objective Green synthesized iron(III) oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles are gaining appeal in targeted drug delivery systems because of their low cost, fast processing and nontoxicity. However, there is no known research work undertaken in the production of green synthesized nano-particles from the Ugandan grown Moringa Oleifera (MO). This study aims at exploring and developing an optimized protocol aimed at producing such nanoparticles from the Ugandan grown Moringa. Results While reducing ferric chloride solution with Moringa oleifera leaves, Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4-NPs) were synthesized through an economical and completely green biosynthetic method. The structural properties of these Fe3O4-NPs were investigated by Ultra Violet–visible (UV–Vis) spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These nanoparticles exhibited UV–visible absorption peaks at 225 nm (nm) for the sixth dilution and 228 nm for the fifth dilution which indicated that the nanoparticles were photosensitive and the SEM study confirmed the spherical nature of these nanoparticles. The total synthesis time was approximately 5 h after drying the moringa leaves, and the average particle size was approximately 16 nm. Such synthesized nanoparticles can potentially be useful for drug delivery, especially in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
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Ngema LM, Adeyemi SA, Marimuthu T, Ubanako P, Wamwangi D, Choonara YE. Synthesis of Novel Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) for the Delivery of Paclitaxel with Enhanced In Vitro Anti-Proliferative Activity on A549 Lung Cancer Cells. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040829. [PMID: 35456663 PMCID: PMC9031641 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The application of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) as a nanomedicine for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) can provide effective delivery of anticancer drugs with minimal side-effects. SPIONs have the flexibility to be modified to achieve enhanced oading of hydrophobic anticancer drugs such as paclitaxel (PTX). The purpose of this study was to synthesize novel trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-coated SPIONs loaded with PTX to enhance the anti-proliferative activity of PTX. CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs with a particle size and zeta potential of 96.5 ± 0.6 nm and −27.3 ± 1.9 mV, respectively, were synthesized. The superparamagnetism of the CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs was confirmed, with saturation magnetization of 60 emu/g and 29 Oe coercivity. CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs had a drug loading efficiency of 98.5% and demonstrated sustained site-specific in vitro release of PTX over 24 h (i.e., 94% at pH 6.8 mimicking the tumor microenvironment). Enhanced anti-proliferative activity was also observed with the CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs against a lung adenocarcinoma (A549) cell line after 72 h, with a recorded cell viability of 17.1%. The CLA-coated PTX-SPIONs demonstrated enhanced suppression of A549 cell proliferation compared to pristine PTX, thus suggesting potential application of the nanomedicine as an effective site-specific delivery system for enhanced therapeutic activity in NSCLC therapy.
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- Lindokuhle M. Ngema
- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
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- School of Physics, Materials Physics Research Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, WITS, Johannesburg 2050, South Africa;
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; (L.M.N.); (S.A.A.); (T.M.); (P.U.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +27-11-717-2052
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Preliminary Findings on the Effect of Ultrasmall Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Acute Stress on Selected Markers of Oxidative Stress in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11040751. [PMID: 35453436 PMCID: PMC9030389 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11040751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Several studies have reported that the administration of various nanoparticles in vivo can cause oxidative stress. The combination of ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (USPIONs) and acute stress was selected because, during intravenous application of a contrast agent, patients are exposed to psycho-emotional stress. This study was designed to investigate the effect of acute stress and USPIONs on selected markers of oxidative stress (antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities, levels of advanced oxidation protein products, protein carbonyls, lipoperoxides and 8-isoprostanes) in plasma and erythrocytes in normotensive Wistar–Kyoto rats (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). In the WKY and SHR groups, there was a significant main effect of genotype between groups on studied markers except protein carbonyls and lipoperoxides. In SHR, the combination of acute stress and USPIONs increased the antioxidant capacity of plasma and the selected enzyme activities of erythrocytes. In WKY, the combination of acute stress and USPIONs decreased the antioxidant capacity of erythrocytes and reduced levels of advanced oxidation protein products in plasma. Our study points to the fact that, when hypertensive subjects are treated with iron oxide nanoparticles, caution should be taken, especially in stress conditions, since they seem to be more vulnerable to oxidative stress produced by USPIONs.
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Sharma M, Bakshi AK, Mittapelly N, Gautam S, Marwaha D, Rai N, Singh N, Tiwari P, Aggarwal N, Kumar A, Mishra PR. Recent updates on innovative approaches to overcome drug resistance for better outcomes in cancer. J Control Release 2022; 346:43-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wang X, Cao Q, Wu S, Bahrani Fard MR, Wang N, Cao J, Zhu W. Magnetic Nano-Platform Enhanced iPSC-Derived Trabecular Meshwork Delivery and Tracking Efficiency. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:1285-1307. [PMID: 35345785 PMCID: PMC8957401 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s346141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Transplantation of stem cells to remodel the trabecular meshwork (TM) has become a new option for restoring aqueous humor dynamics and intraocular pressure homeostasis in glaucoma. In this study, we aimed to design a nanoparticle to label induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived TM and improve the delivery accuracy and in vivo tracking efficiency. Methods PLGA-SPIO-Cypate (PSC) NPs were designed with polylactic acid-glycolic acid (PLGA) polymers as the backbone, superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticles, and near-infrared (NIR) dye cypate. In vitro assessment of cytotoxicity, iron content after NPs labeling, and the dual-model monitor was performed on mouse iPSC-derived TM (miPSC-TM) cells, as well as immortalized and primary human TM cells. Cell function after labeling, the delivery accuracy, in vivo tracking efficiency, and its effect on lowering IOP were evaluated following miPSC-TM transplantation in mice. Results Initial in vitro experiments showed that a single-time nanoparticles incubation was sufficient to label iPSC-derived TM and was not related to any change in both cell viability and fate. Subsequent in vivo evaluation revealed that the use of this nanoparticle not only improves the delivery accuracy of the transplanted cells in live animals but also benefits the dual-model tracking in the long term. More importantly, the use of the magnet triggers a temporary enhancement in the effectiveness of cell-based therapy in alleviating the pathologies associated with glaucoma. Conclusion This study provided a promising approach for enhancing both the delivery and in vivo tracking efficiency of the transplanted cells, which facilitates the clinical translation of stem cell-based therapy for glaucoma.
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- Xiangji Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Qingdao Haier Biotech Co. Ltd, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital Eye Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital Eye Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, Beihang University & Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Semeano AT, Tofoli FA, Corrêa-Velloso JC, de Jesus Santos AP, Oliveira-Giacomelli Á, Cardoso RR, Pessoa MA, da Rocha EL, Ribeiro G, Ferrari MFR, Pereira LV, Teng YD, Petri DFS, Ulrich H. Effects of Magnetite Nanoparticles and Static Magnetic Field on Neural Differentiation of Pluripotent Stem Cells. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2022; 18:1337-1354. [PMID: 35325357 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10332-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Neurodevelopmental processes of pluripotent cells, such as proliferation and differentiation, are influenced by external natural forces. Despite the presence of biogenic magnetite nanoparticles in the central nervous system and constant exposure to the Earth's magnetic fields and other sources, there is scant knowledge regarding the role of electromagnetic stimuli in neurogenesis. Moreover, emerging applications of electrical and magnetic stimulation to treat neurological disorders emphasize the relevance of understanding the impact and mechanisms behind these stimuli. Here, the effects of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in polymeric coatings and the static external magnetic field (EMF) were investigated on neural induction of murine embryonic stem cells (mESCs) and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). The results show that the presence of 0.5% MNPs in collagen-based coatings facilitates the migration and neuronal maturation of mESCs and hiPSCs in vitro. Furthermore, the application of 0.4 Tesla EMF perpendicularly to the cell culture plane, discernibly stimulates proliferation and guide fate decisions of the pluripotent stem cells, depending on the origin of stem cells and their developmental stage. Mechanistic analysis reveals that modulation of ionic homeostasis and the expression of proteins involved in cytostructural, liposomal and cell cycle checkpoint functions provide a principal underpinning for the impact of electromagnetic stimuli on neural lineage specification and proliferation. These findings not only explore the potential of the magnetic stimuli as neural differentiation and function modulator but also highlight the risks that immoderate magnetic stimulation may affect more susceptible neurons, such as dopaminergic neurons.
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- Ana T Semeano
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 964 Bloco 9 Superior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.,Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 307 Bloco 3 Inferior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 964 Bloco 9 Superior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 964 Bloco 9 Superior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 964 Bloco 9 Superior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of SCI, Stem Cell and Recovery Neurobiology Research, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Network, and Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 307 Bloco 3 Inferior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748. Sala 964 Bloco 9 Superior, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
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Villela Zumaya AL, Mincheva R, Raquez JM, Hassouna F. Nanocluster-Based Drug Delivery and Theranostic Systems: Towards Cancer Therapy. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:1188. [PMID: 35335518 PMCID: PMC8955999 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Over the last decades, the global life expectancy of the population has increased, and so, consequently, has the risk of cancer development. Despite the improvement in cancer therapies (e.g., drug delivery systems (DDS) and theranostics), in many cases recurrence continues to be a challenging issue. In this matter, the development of nanotechnology has led to an array of possibilities for cancer treatment. One of the most promising therapies focuses on the assembly of hierarchical structures in the form of nanoclusters, as this approach involves preparing individual building blocks while avoiding handling toxic chemicals in the presence of biomolecules. This review aims at presenting an overview of the major advances made in developing nanoclusters based on polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) and/or inorganic NPs. The preparation methods and the features of the NPs used in the construction of the nanoclusters were described. Afterwards, the design, fabrication and properties of the two main classes of nanoclusters, namely noble-metal nanoclusters and hybrid (i.e., hetero) nanoclusters and their mode of action in cancer therapy, were summarized.
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- Alma Lucia Villela Zumaya
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, University of Mons (UMONS), Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (R.M.); (J.-M.R.)
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- Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, University of Mons (UMONS), Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (R.M.); (J.-M.R.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic;
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Spatial Manipulation of Particles and Cells at Micro- and Nanoscale via Magnetic Forces. Cells 2022; 11:cells11060950. [PMID: 35326401 PMCID: PMC8946034 DOI: 10.3390/cells11060950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The importance of magnetic micro- and nanoparticles for applications in biomedical technology is widely recognised. Many of these applications, including tissue engineering, cell sorting, biosensors, drug delivery, and lab-on-chip devices, require remote manipulation of magnetic objects. High-gradient magnetic fields generated by micromagnets in the range of 103–105 T/m are sufficient for magnetic forces to overcome other forces caused by viscosity, gravity, and thermal fluctuations. In this paper, various magnetic systems capable of generating magnetic fields with required spatial gradients are analysed. Starting from simple systems of individual magnets and methods of field computation, more advanced magnetic microarrays obtained by lithography patterning of permanent magnets are introduced. More flexible field configurations can be formed with the use of soft magnetic materials magnetised by an external field, which allows control over both temporal and spatial field distributions. As an example, soft magnetic microwires are considered. A very attractive method of field generation is utilising tuneable domain configurations. In this review, we discuss the force requirements and constraints for different areas of application, emphasising the current challenges and how to overcome them.
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Stimuli-controllable iron oxide nanoparticle assemblies: Design, manipulation and bio-applications. J Control Release 2022; 345:231-274. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Kwizera EA, Stewart S, Mahmud MM, He X. Magnetic Nanoparticle-Mediated Heating for Biomedical Applications. JOURNAL OF HEAT TRANSFER 2022; 144:030801. [PMID: 35125512 PMCID: PMC8813031 DOI: 10.1115/1.4053007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles, especially superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SPIONs), have attracted tremendous attention for various biomedical applications. Facile synthesis and functionalization together with easy control of the size and shape of SPIONS to customize their unique properties, have made it possible to develop different types of SPIONs tailored for diverse functions/applications. More recently, considerable attention has been paid to the thermal effect of SPIONs for the treatment of diseases like cancer and for nanowarming of cryopreserved/banked cells, tissues, and organs. In this mini-review, recent advances on the magnetic heating effect of SPIONs for magnetothermal therapy and enhancement of cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs, are discussed, together with the non-magnetic heating effect (i.e., high Intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU-activated heating) of SPIONs for cancer therapy. Furthermore, challenges facing the use of magnetic nanoparticles in these biomedical applications are presented.
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- Elyahb Allie Kwizera
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 8278 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 8278 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 8278 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, 8278 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20742; Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Khan M, Hasan MM, Barnett A, Piranlioglu R, Rashid M, Alptekin A, Arbab A. Co-axial electrospraying of injectable multi-cancer drugs nanocapsules with polymer shells for targeting aggressive breast cancers. Cancer Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-022-00114-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background
There is growing potential for nanocarrier-based drug delivery in cancer. However, an incomplete understanding of nano–bio interactions and the challenges regarding processing and fabrication in scale-up engineering techniques, controls over drug release, efficacy, and cytotoxicity to the human cell are the major challenges for its clinical success. The purpose of the study was to develop an electrospraying processing of injectable nanonized encapsulated chemotherapeutics to target primary and metastatic breast cancer tumor microenvironment for precise and controlled delivery.
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A novel coaxial electrospraying of multiple cancer drugs (paclitaxel and GW2580) as core and polycaprolactam (PCL) as the shell has been developed to produce multi-cancer drug nanocapsules. Using electrospraying process, we have successfully made nanocapsules containing paclitaxel to target breast cancer cells and GW2580, a colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) inhibitor to target CSF1R+ myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironments (TME). The UV–vis drug release test for 14 days shows a prolonged and sustained release pattern of both the drugs. In vitro and in vivo results showed the effects of nanocapsules containing multiple drugs in controlling the growth of tumor cells and increased survival of the animal bearing breast cancers.
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Nanonized multi-cancer drugs were encapsulated in a PCL shell. The drug doses ratio and the polymer-to-drug ratio were controlled by engineered process parameters. The studies showed the importance of making nanocapsules containing nanocrystals of multiple drugs, which will pave the way of making multiple drug combinations in a controlled manner and capsules can be designed for sustained release of the drugs after accumulation into the TME. TME-directed therapy can be a norm in future cancer treatment strategies. These injectable nanocapsules will allow cancer site-specific precision and controlled delivery to cure primary and metastatic breast cancer and to overcome the chemotherapy resistance.
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Shalaby MA, Anwar MM, Saeed H. Nanomaterials for application in wound Healing: current state-of-the-art and future perspectives. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02870-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AbstractNanoparticles are the gateway to the new era in drug delivery of biocompatible agents. Several products have emerged from nanomaterials in quest of developing practical wound healing dressings that are nonantigenic, antishear stress, and gas-exchange permeable. Numerous studies have isolated and characterised various wound healing nanomaterials and nanoproducts. The electrospinning of natural and synthetic materials produces fine products that can be mixed with other wound healing medications and herbs. Various produced nanomaterials are highly influential in wound healing experimental models and can be used commercially as well. This article reviewed the current state-of-the-art and briefly specified the future concerns regarding the different systems of nanomaterials in wound healing (i.e., inorganic nanomaterials, organic and hybrid nanomaterials, and nanofibers). This review may be a comprehensive guidance to help health care professionals identify the proper wound healing materials to avoid the usual wound complications.
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Wadhawan A, Singh J, Sharma H, Handa S, Singh G, Kumar R, Barnwal RP, Pal Kaur I, Chatterjee M. Anticancer Biosurfactant-Loaded PLA-PEG Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis in Human MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:5231-5241. [PMID: 35187338 PMCID: PMC8851644 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Despite various advancements in cancer therapies, treating cancer efficiently without side effects is still a major concern for researchers. Anticancer drugs from natural sources need to be explored as a replacement for chemo drugs to overcome their limitations. In our previous studies, isolation, characterization, and anticancer properties of a novel biosurfactant from Candida parapsilosis were reported. In this study, we report the cytotoxicity of the polymeric nanoparticles of this novel biosurfactant toward breast cancer cells. Biosurfactant-encapsulated polymeric nanoparticles of polylactic acid-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA-PEG) copolymers were synthesized by the double emulsion solvent evaporation method. Folic acid (FA) was used as a targeting ligand to actively deliver the anticancer cargo to the cancer site. The encapsulation efficiency of nanoparticles was observed as 84.9%, and Fickian diffusion was observed as a kinetic model for the release of biosurfactant from nanoparticles. The controlled delivery of the biosurfactant was noticed when encapsulated in PLA-PEG copolymer nanoparticles. Additionally, it was observed that FA enhanced the uptake and cytotoxicity of biosurfactant-loaded nanoparticles in MDA-MB-231 cancer cells compared to biosurfactant-loaded plain nanoparticles. Induction of apoptosis was observed in cancer cells by these nanoparticles. We explore a potential anticancer agent that can be further analyzed for its efficiency and can be used as an alternative tool.
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- Biotechnology
Branch, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab
University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department
of Zoology, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Biotechnology
Branch, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab
University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department
of Zoology, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department
of Biophysics, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab
University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Biotechnology
Branch, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, India
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Zhong X, Di Z, Xu Y, Liang Q, Feng K, Zhang Y, Di L, Wang R. Mineral medicine: from traditional drugs to multifunctional delivery systems. Chin Med 2022; 17:21. [PMID: 35144660 PMCID: PMC8830990 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00577-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Mineral drugs are an important constituent of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Taking minerals that contain heavy metals as drugs is a very national characteristic part of TCM. However, the safety and scientific nature of mineral drugs are controversial owing to their heavy metals and strong toxicity. In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized arsenic trioxide (ATO) as first-line therapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia. This makes the development and utilization of mineral drugs become a research hotspot. The development of nanomedicine has found a great prospect of mineral drugs in nano-delivery carriers. And that will hold promise to address the numerous biological barriers facing mineral drug formulations. However, the studies on mineral drugs in the delivery system are few at present. There is also a lack of a detailed description of mineral drug delivery systems. In this review, the advanced strategies of mineral drug delivery systems in tumor therapy are summarized. In addition, the therapeutic advantages and research progress of novel mineral drug delivery systems are also discussed. Here, we hope that this will provide a useful reference for the design and application of new mineral drug delivery systems.
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- Xiaoqing Zhong
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Li D, Hu Y, Wei H, Chen W, Liu Y, Yan X, Guo L, Liao M, Chen B, Chai R, Tang M. Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Static Magnetic Field Regulate Neural Stem Cell Proliferation. Front Cell Neurosci 2022; 15:815280. [PMID: 35185472 PMCID: PMC8854213 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2021.815280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Neural stem cells (NSCs) transplantation is a promising approach for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIOs) are reported to modulate stem cell behaviors and are used for medical imaging. However, the detailed effects of SPIOs under the presence of static magnetic field (SMF) on NSCs are not well elucidated. In this study, it was found that SPIOs could enter the cells within 24 h, while they were mainly distributed in the lysosomes. SPIO exhibited good adhesion and excellent biocompatibility at concentrations below 500 μg/ml. In addition, SPIOs were able to promote NSC proliferation in the absence of SMF. In contrast, the high intensity of SMF (145 ± 10 mT) inhibited the expansion ability of NSCs. Our results demonstrate that SPIOs with SMF could promote NSC proliferation, which could have profound significance for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for SPIO applications.
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- Dan Li
- School of Biology, Food and Environment, Hefei University, Hefei, China
- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Drum Tower Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Materials Science and Devices Institute, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, China
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Renjie Chai,
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- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital and Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Mingliang Tang,
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Saud MA, Saud NA, Hamad MA, Farhan Gar L. Role of Salvia officinalis Silver Nanoparticles in Attenuation Renal Damage in Rabbits Exposed to Methotrexate. ARCHIVES OF RAZI INSTITUTE 2022; 77:151-162. [PMID: 35891727 PMCID: PMC9288605 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2021.356313.1821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanomaterials are now considered in an extensive range of applications in various fields such as biotechnology and biomedicine. The present study aimed to investigate the protective role of Salvia officinalis Silver Nanoparticles (SOSNPs) as an anti-oxidant on nephrotic damage induced by methotrexate (MTX) in adult rabbits. Green silver nanoparticles were synthesized using alcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis (S. Officinalis) leaves and were characterized by UV-spectrophotometry and scanning electron microscope. The mixing of the plant extract of S. Officinalis with silver nitrate solution leads to the change of the reaction mixture color to yellowish within 1 h and dark brown after 8 h. For studying the protective role of SOSNPs, a total of 28 adult Wistar albino rabbits were divided into four groups and treated intramuscularly (twice per week) for 45 days as follows: T1: S. Officinalis (150 mg/kg B.W), T2: SOSNPs (150 mg/kg B.W); T3: MTX (0.25 mg/kg B.W) and SOSNPs (150 mg/kg B.W); T4: MTX (0.25 mg/kg B.W). Blood was collected at 0, 15, 30, and 45 days using retro-orbital sinus and cardiac puncture technique, and the serum factors including malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) in serum, creatinine, as well as blood urea nitrogen and uric acid concentrations were measured at the next step. The results indicated that MTX (T4) caused a case of oxidative stress by a significant decrease in GSH and MDA as well as an increase in serum creatinine, urea, and uric acid concentrations. On the other hand, the protective roles of S. Officinalis and SOSNPs given concurrently with MTX were clarified in T2 and T3 groups, where there was the alleviation of renal damage through the correction of the previously mentioned parameters as well as the correction of anti-oxidant status. Finally, the present study documented the anti-oxidant activity and renal protective effects of SOSNPs against the damaging effects of MTX in rabbits.
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- M A Saud
- Biotechnology and Environmental Center, University of Al-Fallujah, Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
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- College of Education for Pure Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
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- Biotechnology and Environmental Center, University of Al-Fallujah, Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
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- Biotechnology and Environmental Center, University of Al-Fallujah, Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
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Sriwidodo, Umar AK, Wathoni N, Zothantluanga JH, Das S, Luckanagul JA. Liposome-polymer complex for drug delivery system and vaccine stabilization. Heliyon 2022; 8:e08934. [PMID: 35243059 PMCID: PMC8861389 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Liposomes have been used extensively as micro- and nanocarriers for hydrophobic or hydrophilic molecules. However, conventional liposomes are biodegradable and quickly eliminated, making it difficult to be used for delivery in specific routes, such as the oral and systemic routes. One way to overcome this problem is through complexation with polymers, which is referred to as a liposome complex. The use of polymers can increase the stability of liposome with regard to pH, chemicals, enzymes, and the immune system. In some cases, specific polymers can condition the properties of liposomes to be explicitly used in drug delivery, such as targeted delivery and controlled release. These properties are influenced by the type of polymer, crosslinker, interaction, and bond in the complexation process. Therefore, it is crucial to study and review these parameters for the development of more optimal forms and properties of the liposome complex. This article discusses the use of natural and synthetic polymers, ways of interaction between polymers and liposomes (on the surface, incorporation in lamellar chains, and within liposomes), types of bonds, evaluation standards, and their effects on the stability and pharmacokinetic profile of the liposome complex, drugs, and vaccines. This article concludes that both natural and synthetic polymers can be used in modifying the structure and physicochemical properties of liposomes to specify their use in targeted delivery, controlled release, and stabilizing drugs and vaccines.
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- Sriwidodo
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor 45363, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Harish V, Tewari D, Gaur M, Yadav AB, Swaroop S, Bechelany M, Barhoum A. Review on Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Materials: Bioimaging, Biosensing, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, Antimicrobial, and Agro-Food Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:457. [PMID: 35159802 PMCID: PMC8839643 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In the last few decades, the vast potential of nanomaterials for biomedical and healthcare applications has been extensively investigated. Several case studies demonstrated that nanomaterials can offer solutions to the current challenges of raw materials in the biomedical and healthcare fields. This review describes the different nanoparticles and nanostructured material synthesis approaches and presents some emerging biomedical, healthcare, and agro-food applications. This review focuses on various nanomaterial types (e.g., spherical, nanorods, nanotubes, nanosheets, nanofibers, core-shell, and mesoporous) that can be synthesized from different raw materials and their emerging applications in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial, and agro-foods. Depending on their morphology (e.g., size, aspect ratio, geometry, porosity), nanomaterials can be used as formulation modifiers, moisturizers, nanofillers, additives, membranes, and films. As toxicological assessment depends on sizes and morphologies, stringent regulation is needed from the testing of efficient nanomaterials dosages. The challenges and perspectives for an industrial breakthrough of nanomaterials are related to the optimization of production and processing conditions.
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- Vancha Harish
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, India; (V.H.); (D.T.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, India; (V.H.); (D.T.)
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India;
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- Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer 305817, India;
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM UMR 5635, University Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, 34730 Montpellier, France
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- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, D09 Y074 Dublin, Ireland
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Maffei ME. Magnetic Fields and Cancer: Epidemiology, Cellular Biology, and Theranostics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:1339. [PMID: 35163262 PMCID: PMC8835851 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Humans are exposed to a complex mix of man-made electric and magnetic fields (MFs) at many different frequencies, at home and at work. Epidemiological studies indicate that there is a positive relationship between residential/domestic and occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields and some types of cancer, although some other studies indicate no relationship. In this review, after an introduction on the MF definition and a description of natural/anthropogenic sources, the epidemiology of residential/domestic and occupational exposure to MFs and cancer is reviewed, with reference to leukemia, brain, and breast cancer. The in vivo and in vitro effects of MFs on cancer are reviewed considering both human and animal cells, with particular reference to the involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS). MF application on cancer diagnostic and therapy (theranostic) are also reviewed by describing the use of different magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications for the detection of several cancers. Finally, the use of magnetic nanoparticles is described in terms of treatment of cancer by nanomedical applications for the precise delivery of anticancer drugs, nanosurgery by magnetomechanic methods, and selective killing of cancer cells by magnetic hyperthermia. The supplementary tables provide quantitative data and methodologies in epidemiological and cell biology studies. Although scientists do not generally agree that there is a cause-effect relationship between exposure to MF and cancer, MFs might not be the direct cause of cancer but may contribute to produce ROS and generate oxidative stress, which could trigger or enhance the expression of oncogenes.
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- Massimo E Maffei
- Department Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/a, 10135 Turin, Italy
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Singh N, Yadav S, Mehta SK, Dan A. In situ incorporation of magnetic nanoparticles within the carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels enables dye removal. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2022.2026788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Nirbhai Singh
- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University – Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University – Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University – Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University – Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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Kumar M, Gupta G, Varghese T, Srivastava PP, Gupta S. Preparation and characterization of glucose-conjugated super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (G-SPIONs) for removal of Edwardsiella tarda and Aeromonas hydrophila from water. Microsc Res Tech 2022; 85:1768-1783. [PMID: 35038205 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The present research was conducted to prepare efficient G-SPIONs by co-precipitation to remove Edwardsiella tarda and Aeromonas hydrophila from the aqueous solution. The synthesized G-SPIONs were characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometer, DLS, FEG-TEM, FT-IR, XRD, and VSM analysis. The results showed that the synthesized G-SPIONs had super-paramagnetic properties (58.31 emu/g) and spherical shape (16 ± 3 nm). The antibacterial activity was assessed in sterilized distilled water at different G-SPIONs concentrations viz. 0, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 120, and 240 mg/L against E. tarda and A. hydrophila with various bacterial loads viz. 1 × 103 , 1 × 104 , 1 × 105 , 1 × 106 , and 1 × 107 CFU/ml at different time intervals 15, 30, 45, and 60 min. At a lower bacterial load of E. tarda and A. hydrophila 1 × 103 -1 × 104 CFU/ml, 100% bacterial load was removed by 15 min exposure with NPs concentration 6-48 mg/L and 1.5-6 mg/L, respectively. Cent percent bacterial removal was observed in both the bacterial species even at higher bacterial load (1 × 105 -1 × 107 CFU/ml) by increasing exposure time (15-60 min) and nanoparticle concentration as well (24-240 mg/L). At an initial bacterial load of E. tarda and A. hydrophila (1 × 103 -1 × 107 CFU/ml), the EC50 ranged between 0.01-6.51 mg/L and 0.02-3.84 mg/L, respectively, after 15-60 min exposure. Thus, it is concluded that the antibacterial effect of G-SPIONs depends on concentration and exposure time. Hence, G-SPIONs can be used as an antibacterial/biocidal agent to treat Edwardsiellosis and Aeromonosis disease in aquaculture.
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- Munish Kumar
- Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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- Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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- Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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- Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India
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Chen Y, Zhang Q, Qin X, Li J, Zhao Y, Xia Y. Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Protect Human Gingival Fibroblasts from Porphyromonas gingivalis Invasion and Inflammatory Stimulation. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:45-60. [PMID: 35027826 PMCID: PMC8749050 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s333496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Modulating the inflammatory response of human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs) is important for the control of periodontal inflammation because it is a key event in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Here, we aimed to determine whether polyglucose sorbitol carboxymethyl ether (PSC)-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) protect hGFs against invasion and inflammatory stimulation by Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Methods First, we determined the cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of PSC-SPIONs. Then, their effects on invasion of hGFs by P. gingivalis were evaluated by counting invading P. gingivalis, fluorescence staining, and transmission electron microscopy. The effect of PSC-SPIONs on inflammation in hGFs induced by P. gingivalis lipopolysaccharide was evaluated by measurement of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting of key indicator molecules. The effects of dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)-coated SPIONs and the free form of PSC alone were also tested and compared with those of PSC-SPIONs. Results PSC-SPIONs (25 μg/mL) are cytocompatible with hGFs and exhibit no antimicrobial effects on P. gingivalis. However, they inhibit invasion of hGFs by P. gingivalis at 15 μg/mL. They also decrease ROS production and inflammatory cytokine secretion by hGFs at 5, 15, and 25 μg/mL, by downregulating activation of the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway. Furthermore, PSC alone does not inhibit inflammation, while DMSA-SPIONs do. This indicates that the nanosize effects of PSC-SPIONs, rather than their coating material, play the dominant role in their anti-inflammatory activity. Conclusion PSC-SPIONs protect hGFs against P. gingivalis invasion and inflammatory stimulation. Thus, they have potential for clinical application in control of periodontal inflammation.
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- Yulian Chen
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.,The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou Stomatological Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of the General Hospital of CPLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics Implants, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Magnetic cell separation has become a key methodology for the isolation of target cell populations from biological suspensions, covering a wide spectrum of applications from diagnosis and therapy in biomedicine to environmental applications or fundamental research in biology. There now exists a great variety of commercially available separation instruments and reagents, which has permitted rapid dissemination of the technology. However, there is still an increasing demand for new tools and protocols which provide improved selectivity, yield and sensitivity of the separation process while reducing cost and providing a faster response. This review aims to introduce basic principles of magnetic cell separation for the neophyte, while giving an overview of recent research in the field, from the development of new cell labeling strategies to the design of integrated microfluidic cell sorters and of point-of-care platforms combining cell selection, capture, and downstream detection. Finally, we focus on clinical, industrial and environmental applications where magnetic cell separation strategies are amongst the most promising techniques to address the challenges of isolating rare cells.
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Marques da Silva M, Wanderley Duarte Neto JM, Barros Regueira BV, Torres do Couto MT, Vitória da Silva Sobral R, Sales Conniff AE, Pedrosa Brandão Costa RM, Cajubá de Britto Lira Nogueira M, Pereira da Silva Santos N, Pastrana L, Lima Leite AC, Converti A, Nascimento TP, Figueiredo Porto AL. Immobilization of fibrinolytic protease from Mucor subtilissimus UCP 1262 in magnetic nanoparticles. Protein Expr Purif 2022; 192:106044. [PMID: 34998976 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2022.106044] [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: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This work reports the immobilization of a fibrinolytic protease (FP) from Mucor subtilissimus UCP 1262 on Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) produced by precipitation of FeCl3·6H2O and FeCl2·4H2O, coated with polyaniline and activated with glutaraldehyde. The FP was obtained by solid state fermentation, precipitated with 40-60% ammonium sulfate, and purified by DEAE-Sephadex A50 ion exchange chromatography. The FP immobilization procedure allowed for an enzyme retention of 52.13%. The fibrinolytic protease immobilized on magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs/FP) maintained more than 60% of activity at a temperature of 40 to 60 °C and at pH 7 to 10, when compared to the non-immobilized enzyme. MNPs and MNPs/FP did not show any cytotoxicity against HEK-293 and J774A.1 cells. MNPs/FP was not hemolytic and reduced the hemolysis induced by MNPs from 2.07% to 1.37%. Thrombus degradation by MNPs/FP demonstrated that the immobilization process guaranteed the thrombolytic activity of the enzyme. MNPs/FP showed a total degradation of the γ chain of human fibrinogen within 90 min. These results suggest that MNPs/FP may be used as an alternative strategy to treat cardiovascular diseases with a targeted release through an external magnetic field.
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- Marllyn Marques da Silva
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Cell Culture, Academic Center of Vitória, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Medicine- College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 3518, 12901, Tampa, FL, United States
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- Laboratory of Advances in Protein Biotechnology (LABIOPROT), Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Pernambuco, Rua Arnóbio Marquês, 310 - Santo Amaro, Recife - PE, 50100-130, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Cell Culture, Academic Center of Vitória, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Cell Culture, Academic Center of Vitória, Federal University of Pernambuco, 55608-680, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Research in Biotechnology and Hemoderivatives, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, 50670-420, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Pole of Chemical Engineering, University of Genoa, Via Opera Pia 15, I-16145 Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bioactive Technology, Department of Morphology and Animal Physiology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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Green synthesis of chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery of oxaliplatin and irinotecan against colorectal cancer cells. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-04066-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Xianxian Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging National‐Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound School of Biomedical Engineering Health Science Center Shenzhen University Shenzhen China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science Fudan University Shanghai China
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Aslam H, Shukrullah S, Naz MY, Fatima H, Hussain H, Ullah S, Assiri MA. Current and future perspectives of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles based controlled drug delivery systems. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Fernández-Bertólez N, Costa C, Brandão F, Teixeira JP, Pásaro E, Valdiglesias V, Laffon B. Toxicological Aspects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1357:303-350. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-88071-2_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Orita Y, Kariya K, Wijakmatee T, Shimoyama Y. Synthesis of surface-modified iron oxide nanocrystals using supercritical carbon dioxide as the reaction field. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7990-7995. [PMID: 35424715 PMCID: PMC8982442 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08580h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We applied the supercritical CO2 technology, which is an excellent solventless process, to the synthesis of surface-modified iron oxide nanocrystals.
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- Yasuhiko Orita
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 S1-33, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 S1-33, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 S1-33, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 S1-33, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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Ramezanpour A, Karami K, Kharaziha M, Bayat P, Jamshidian N. Smart poly(amidoamine) dendron-functionalized magnetic graphene oxide for cancer therapy. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03845a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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A novel multicomponent magnetic nanocomposite whose drug release behavior is pH and temperature dependent.
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- Azar Ramezanpour
- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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Hou X, Yang D, Yang G, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Therapeutic potential of vasoactive intestinal peptide and its receptor VPAC2 in type 2 diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:984198. [PMID: 36204104 PMCID: PMC9531956 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.984198] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Owing to the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes, the development of novel hypoglycemic drugs has become a research hotspot, with the ultimate goal of developing therapeutic drugs that stimulate glucose-induced insulin secretion without inducing hypoglycemia. Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), a 28-amino-acid peptide, can stimulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion, particularly by binding to VPAC2 receptors. VIP also promotes islet β-cell proliferation through the forkhead box M1 pathway, but the specific molecular mechanism remains to be studied. The clinical application of VIP is limited because of its short half-life and wide distribution in the human body. Based on the binding properties of VIP and VPAC2 receptors, VPAC2-selective agonists have been developed to serve as novel hypoglycemic drugs. This review summarizes the physiological significance of VIP in glucose homeostasis and the potential therapeutic value of VPAC2-selective agonists in type 2 diabetes.
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- Xintong Hou
- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Yi Zhang, ; Yunfeng Liu,
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Yi Zhang, ; Yunfeng Liu,
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Wang J, Yang J, Kopeček J. Nanomedicines in B cell-targeting therapies. Acta Biomater 2022; 137:1-19. [PMID: 34687954 PMCID: PMC8678319 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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B cells play multiple roles in immune responses related to autoimmune diseases as well as different types of cancers. As such, strategies focused on B cell targeting attracted wide interest and developed intensively. There are several common mechanisms various B cell targeting therapies have relied on, including direct B cell depletion, modulation of B cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling, targeting B cell survival factors, targeting the B cell and T cell costimulation, and immune checkpoint blockade. Nanocarriers, used as drug delivery vehicles, possess numerous advantages to low molecular weight drugs, reducing drug toxicity, enhancing blood circulation time, as well as augmenting targeting efficacy and improving therapeutic effect. Herein, we review the commonly used targets involved in B cell targeting approaches and the utilization of various nanocarriers as B cell-targeted delivery vehicles. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: As B cells are engaged significantly in the development of many kinds of diseases, utilization of nanomedicines in B cell depletion therapies have been rapidly developed. Although numerous studies focused on B cell targeting have already been done, there are still various potential receptors awaiting further investigation. This review summarizes the most relevant studies that utilized nanotechnologies associated with different B cell depletion approaches, providing a useful tool for selection of receptors, agents and/or nanocarriers matching specific diseases. Along with uncovering new targets in the function map of B cells, there will be a growing number of candidates that can benefit from nanoscale drug delivery.
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- Jiawei Wang
- Center for Controlled Chemical Delivery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Center for Controlled Chemical Delivery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Center for Controlled Chemical Delivery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
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Abisoye-Ogunniyan A, Carrano IM, Weilhammer DR, Gilmore SF, Fischer NO, Pal S, de la Maza LM, Coleman MA, Rasley A. A Survey of Preclinical Studies Evaluating Nanoparticle-Based Vaccines Against Non-Viral Sexually Transmitted Infections. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:768461. [PMID: 34899322 PMCID: PMC8662999 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.768461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A worldwide estimate of over one million STIs are acquired daily and there is a desperate need for effective preventive as well as therapeutic measures to curtail this global health burden. Vaccines have been the most effective means for the control and potential eradication of infectious diseases; however, the development of vaccines against STIs has been a daunting task requiring extensive research for the development of safe and efficacious formulations. Nanoparticle-based vaccines represent a promising platform as they offer benefits such as targeted antigen presentation and delivery, co-localized antigen-adjuvant combinations for enhanced immunogenicity, and can be designed to be biologically inert. Here we discuss promising types of nanoparticles along with outcomes from nanoparticle-based vaccine preclinical studies against non-viral STIs including chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and recommendations for future nanoparticle-based vaccines against STIs.
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- Abisola Abisoye-Ogunniyan
- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, Rausser College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
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- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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- Biosciences and Biotechnology Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States
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Dabbagh SR, Alseed MM, Saadat M, Sitti M, Tasoglu S. Biomedical Applications of Magnetic Levitation. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202100103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Sajjad Rahmani Dabbagh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR) Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering Boğaziçi University Çengelköy Istanbul Turkey 34684
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
- School of Medicine Koç University Istanbul 34450 Turkey
- Physical Intelligence Department Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR) Koç University Sariyer Istanbul Turkey 34450
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering Boğaziçi University Çengelköy Istanbul Turkey 34684
- Physical Intelligence Department Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems 70569 Stuttgart Germany
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Roshani M, Kiaie N, Aghdam RM. Biomaterials and stem cells as drug/gene-delivery vehicles for Parkinson's treatment: an update. Regen Med 2021; 16:1057-1072. [PMID: 34865515 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2021-0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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By introducing biomaterials and stem cells into Parkinson's disease (PD), therapeutic approaches have led to promising results due to facilitating brain targeting and blood-brain barrier permeation of the drugs and genes. Here, after reviewing the most recent drug- and gene-delivery vehicles including liposomes, exosomes, natural/synthetic polymeric particles/fibers, metallic/ceramic nanoparticles and microbubbles, used for Parkinson's disease treatment, the effect of stem cells as a reservoir of neurotrophic factors and exosomes is provided.
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- Milad Roshani
- School of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shahab Danesh University, Qom, Iran
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- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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Puglisi A, Bassini S, Reimhult E. Cyclodextrin-Appended Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Cholesterol-Mopping Agents. Front Chem 2021; 9:795598. [PMID: 34869239 PMCID: PMC8636776 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.795598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cholesterol plays a crucial role in major cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and rare genetic disorders showing altered cholesterol metabolism. Cyclodextrins (CDs) have shown promising therapeutic efficacy based on their capacity to sequester and mobilise cholesterol. However, the administration of monomeric CDs suffers from several drawbacks due to their lack of specificity and poor pharmacokinetics. We present core-shell superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) functionalised with CDs appended to poly (2-methyl-2-oxazoline) polymers grafted in a dense brush to the iron oxide core. The CD-decorated nanoparticles (CySPIONs) are designed so that the macrocycle is specifically cleaved off the nanoparticle's shell at a slightly acidic pH. In the intended use, free monomeric CDs will then mobilise cholesterol out of the lysosome to the cytosol and beyond through the formation of an inclusion complex. Hence, its suitability as a therapeutic platform to remove cholesterol in the lysosomal compartment. Synthesis and full characterization of the polymer as well as of the core-shell SPION are presented. Cholesterol-binding activity is shown through an enzymatic assay.
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- Antonino Puglisi
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biologically Inspired Materials, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biologically Inspired Materials, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria.,Life Sciences Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biologically Inspired Materials, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria
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Guo L, Zhang H, Liu P, Mi T, Ha D, Su L, Huang L, Shi Y, Zhang J. Preclinical Assessment of Paclitaxel- and Trastuzumab-Delivering Magnetic Nanoparticles Fe 3O 4 for Treatment and Imaging of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:738775. [PMID: 34778301 PMCID: PMC8581045 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.738775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the anticancer activity and the potential imaging use of the innovative combination of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs)-Fe3O4, paclitaxel (PTX), and trastuzumab (Herceptin) in HER2-positive breast cancer. Methods: MNPs-Fe3O4 was synthesized and underwent water phase transfer and hydrophobic molecular loading, and its surface was then coupled with Herceptin mono-antibody. The morphological characteristics of MNPs-Fe3O4 were observed under transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Effects of PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 on breast cancer cells were evaluated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,4-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay and the flow cytometric apoptosis assay. To establish a xenograft model, we injected breast cancer SK-BR-3 cells into the left thighs of nude mice. We measured the effect of PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 on tumor growth by measuring tumor size and calculating inhibition rate with immunohistochemistry analysis further performed, and analyzed MNPs-Fe3O4 accumulation in tumor lesions using in vivo magnetic resonance imaging and in vivo fluorescence imaging. Results: Most MNPs were in spherical shape of about 10 nm in diameter observed under TEM. PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 showed greater cytotoxic effects, and induced a higher apoptosis rate of SK-BR-3 cells than all the other groups, with corresponding changes of apoptosis-related proteins. Meanwhile, the in vivo tumor xenograft model showed that tumor inhibition rate in the PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 group was higher than in the PTX-Herceptin group. Furthermore, PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 enhanced the T2 imaging contrast enhancement effect on tumors in tumor-bearing mice. Conclusion: The novel PTX-Herceptin-MNPs-Fe3O4 combination may represent a promising alternative breast cancer treatment strategy and may facilitate tumor imaging.
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- Liting Guo
- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yancheng Third People's Hospital, The Affiliated Yancheng Hospital of Southeast University Medical College, Yancheng, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Lianren Digital Health Technology Company, Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Lianren Digital Health Technology Company, Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Lianren Digital Health Technology Company, Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Van Hoeck J, Vanhove C, De Smedt SC, Raemdonck K. Non-invasive cell-tracking methods for adoptive T cell therapies. Drug Discov Today 2021; 27:793-807. [PMID: 34718210 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Adoptive T cell therapies (ACT) have demonstrated groundbreaking results in blood cancers and melanoma. Nevertheless, their significant cost, the occurrence of severe adverse events, and their poor performance in solid tumors are important hurdles hampering more widespread applicability. In vivo cell tracking allows instantaneous and non-invasive monitoring of the distribution, tumor homing, persistence, and redistribution to other organs of infused T cells in patients. Furthermore, cell tracking could aid in the clinical management of patients, allowing the detection of non-responders or severe adverse events at an early stage. This review provides a concise overview of the main principles and potential of cell tracking, followed by a discussion of the clinically relevant labeling strategies and their application in ACT.
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- Jelter Van Hoeck
- Ghent Research Group on Nanomedicines, Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Infinity Lab, Medical Imaging and Signal Processing Group-IBiTech, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent Research Group on Nanomedicines, Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent Research Group on Nanomedicines, Laboratory of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Artemisia annua Growing Wild in Romania—A Metabolite Profile Approach to Target a Drug Delivery System Based on Magnetite Nanoparticles. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10112245. [PMID: 34834609 PMCID: PMC8623694 DOI: 10.3390/plants10112245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The metabolites profile of a plant is greatly influenced by geographical factors and the ecological environment. Various studies focused on artemisinin and its derivates for their antiparasitic and antitumoral effects. However, after the isolation and purification stage, their pharmaceutical potential is limited due to their low bioavailability, permeability and lifetime. The antibacterial activity of essential oils has been another topic of interest for many studies on this plant. Nevertheless, only a few studies investigate other metabolites in Artemisia annua. Considering that secondary metabolites act synergistically in a plant, the existence of other metabolites with antitumor and high immunomodulating activity is even more important. Novel nano-carrier systems obtained by loading herbs into magnetic nanoparticles ensures the increase in the antitumor effect, but also, overcoming the barriers related to permeability, localization. This study reported the first complete metabolic profile from wild grown Romanian Artemisia annua. A total of 103 metabolites were identified under mass spectra (MS) positive mode from 13 secondary metabolite categories: amino acids, terpenoids, steroids, coumarins, flavonoids, organic acids, fatty acids, phenolic acids, carbohydrates, glycosides, aldehydes, hydrocarbons, etc. In addition, the biological activity of each class of metabolites was discussed. We further developed a simple and inexpensive nano-carrier system with the intention to capitalize on the beneficial properties of both components. Evaluation of the nano-carrier system’s morpho-structural and magnetic properties was performed.
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