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Singh P, Singh M, Singh B, Sharma K, Kumar N, Singh D, Klair HS, Mastana S. Implications of siRNA Therapy in Bone Health: Silencing Communicates. Biomedicines 2024; 12:90. [PMID: 38255196 PMCID: PMC10813040 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
The global statistics of bone disorders, skeletal defects, and fractures are frightening. Several therapeutic strategies are being used to fix them; however, RNAi-based siRNA therapy is starting to prove to be a promising approach for the prevention of bone disorders because of its advanced capabilities to deliver siRNA or siRNA drug conjugate to the target tissue. Despite its 'bench-to-bedside' usefulness and approval by food and drug administration for five siRNA-based therapeutic medicines: Patisiran, Vutrisiran, Inclisiran, Lumasiran, and Givosiran, its use for the other diseases still remains to be resolved. By correcting the complications and complexities involved in siRNA delivery for its sustained release, better absorption, and toxicity-free activity, siRNA therapy can be harnessed as an experimental tool for the prevention of complex and undruggable diseases with a personalized medicine approach. The present review summarizes the findings of notable research to address the implications of siRNA in bone health for the restoration of bone mass, recovery of bone loss, and recuperation of bone fractures.
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- Puneetpal Singh
- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India; (M.S.); (B.S.); (K.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India; (M.S.); (B.S.); (K.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India; (M.S.); (B.S.); (K.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India; (M.S.); (B.S.); (K.S.); (N.K.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India; (M.S.); (B.S.); (K.S.); (N.K.)
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- Vardhman Mahavir Health Care, Urban Estate, Ph-II, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India
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- Human Genomics Laboratory, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
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Yun WS, Cho H, Jeon SI, Lim DK, Kim K. Fluorescence-Based Mono- and Multimodal Imaging for In Vivo Tracking of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1787. [PMID: 38136656 PMCID: PMC10742164 DOI: 10.3390/biom13121787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The advancement of stem cell therapy has offered transformative therapeutic outcomes for a wide array of diseases over the past decades. Consequently, stem cell tracking has become significant in revealing the mechanisms of action and ensuring safe and effective treatments. Fluorescence stands out as a promising choice for stem cell tracking due to its myriad advantages, including high resolution, real-time monitoring, and multi-fluorescence detection. Furthermore, combining fluorescence with other tracking modalities-such as bioluminescence imaging (BLI), positron emission tomography (PET), photoacoustic (PA), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR)-can address the limitations of single fluorescence detection. This review initially introduces stem cell tracking using fluorescence imaging, detailing various labeling strategies such as green fluorescence protein (GFP) tagging, fluorescence dye labeling, and nanoparticle uptake. Subsequently, we present several combinations of strategies for efficient and precise detection.
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- Wan Su Yun
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (W.S.Y.); (D.-K.L.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (H.C.); (S.I.J.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (H.C.); (S.I.J.)
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; (W.S.Y.); (D.-K.L.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (H.C.); (S.I.J.)
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Yukawa H, Sato K, Baba Y. Theranostics applications of quantum dots in regenerative medicine, cancer medicine, and infectious diseases. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 200:114863. [PMID: 37156265 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) have attracted attention for their application and commercialization in all industrial fields, including communications, displays, and solar cells, due to their excellent optical properties based on the quantum size effect. In recent years, the development of QDs that do not contain cadmium which is toxic to cells and living organisms, has progressed, and they have attracted considerable attention in the bio-imaging field for targeting molecules and cells. Furthermore, recently, the need for diagnostics and treatment at the single molecule and single cell level in the medical field has been increasing, and the application of QDs in the medical field is also accelerating. Therefore, this paper outlines the frontiers of diagnostic and therapeutic applications (theranostics) of QDs, especially in advanced medical fields such as regenerative medicine, oncology, and infectious diseases.
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- Hiroshi Yukawa
- Institute of Nano-Life-Systems, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan; Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan; Nagoya University Institute for Advanced Research, Advanced Analytical and Diagnostic Imaging Center (AADIC)/Medical Engineering Unit (MEU), B3 Unit, Nagoya University, Tsurumai-cho 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan; Development of Quantum-nano Cancer Photoimmunotherapy for Clinical Application of Refractory Cancer, Nagoya University, Tsurumai 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan; Institute of Quantum Life Science, Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Anagawa 4-9-1, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan; Department of Quantum Life Science, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University, Chiba 265-8522, Japan.
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- Institute of Nano-Life-Systems, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan; Nagoya University Institute for Advanced Research, Advanced Analytical and Diagnostic Imaging Center (AADIC)/Medical Engineering Unit (MEU), B3 Unit, Nagoya University, Tsurumai-cho 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan; Development of Quantum-nano Cancer Photoimmunotherapy for Clinical Application of Refractory Cancer, Nagoya University, Tsurumai 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan; Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Institute of Nano-Life-Systems, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan; Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan; Development of Quantum-nano Cancer Photoimmunotherapy for Clinical Application of Refractory Cancer, Nagoya University, Tsurumai 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan; Institute of Quantum Life Science, Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Anagawa 4-9-1, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan.
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Li J, Tan R, Bian X, Ge Z, Li J, Li Z, Liao L, Yang L, Zhang R, Zhou P. Design of carbon dots for bioimaging and behavior regulation of stem cells. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:1109-1134. [PMID: 37610118 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs) have been widely used in bioimaging, biosensing and biotherapy because of their good biocompatibility, optical properties and stability. In this review, we comprehensively summarize the research on CDs in terms of synthesis methods, optical properties and biotoxicity. We describe and envisage the directions for CDs application in stem cell imaging and differentiation, with the aim of stimulating the design of future related CDs. We used 'carbon dots', 'stem cells', 'cell imaging', 'cell differentiation' and 'fate control' as keywords to search for important articles. The Web of Science database was used to extract vital information from a total of 357 papers, 126 review articles and 231 article proceedings within 12 years (2011-2022).
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- Jing Li
- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
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Zhou H, He Y, Xiong W, Jing S, Duan X, Huang Z, Nahal GS, Peng Y, Li M, Zhu Y, Ye Q. MSC based gene delivery methods and strategies improve the therapeutic efficacy of neurological diseases. Bioact Mater 2023; 23:409-437. [PMCID: PMC9713256 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Wang D, Wang L, Zheng L, Chen J, Zhang W, Zhou W, Yang X, Jiang L, Jin X, Yu X, Liu X, Chen H, Xu J. Enhancing the Management of Metastatic Tumors by Robust Co-Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil/MicroRNA-10b Inhibitor Using EGFR-Targeted Nanovehicles. Adv Healthc Mater 2023:e2202989. [PMID: 36740892 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202989] [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: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Invasion and metastasis are the leading causes of death of patients with CRC. 5-Fluorouracil is widely used in clinic practice as the basic chemotherapy drug for CRC. However, it is inefficient in inhibiting tumor metastasis. MicroRNA-10b is uninvolved in regulating the growth of primary tumors; however, it could induce early tumor metastases and is a key regulator of chemotherapeutic resistance to 5-FU. A multifunctional nanovehicle that can carry small molecule drugs not only through the hydrophobic pockets of conjugated β-cyclodextrin but also through electrostatic interaction between the conjugated peptides and siRNA to target functional genes is previously developed. In this study, a nanovehicle, named GCD, with epithelium growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted characteristics to simultaneously deliver chemotherapeutic and nucleotide drugs to distinct targets in CRC, is employed. These data show that co-delivery of 5-FU and anti-miR-10b can be effectively applied to targeted therapy of EGFR-overexpressed CRC, particularly inhibiting the metastasis of CRC. Furthermore, the therapeutic effect of this combination on tumor xenograft models derived from patients with CRC is evaluated. Taken together, this study may provide insights into the inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis simultaneously.
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- Di Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, 523000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China.,Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310000, P. R. China
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Ma X, Luan Z, Li J. Inorganic Nanoparticles-Based Systems in Biomedical Applications of Stem Cells: Opportunities and Challenges. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:143-182. [PMID: 36643862 PMCID: PMC9833678 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s384343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Stem cells (SC) are a kind of cells with self renewing ability and multipotent differentiation, which can differentiate into many types of cells such as osteoblast, chondrocyte, neurocyte to treat disease like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and Alzheimer's disease. Despite the development of novel methods for inducing cell differentiation, the inefficiency and complexity of controlling differentiation of stem cells remain a serious challenge, which necessary to develop a new and alternative approach for effectively controlling the direction of stem cell differentiation in vitro and in vivo in stem cells therapy. Recent advancement in nanotechnology for developing a new class of inorganic nanoparticles that exhibit unique chemical and physical properties holds promise for the treatment of stem cells. Over the last decade, inorganic nanoparticle-based approaches against stem cells have been directed toward developing nanoparticles with drug delivery, or utilizing nanoparticles for controlled cell behaviors, and applying nanoparticles for inducing cell differentiation directly. In addition, a strategy to functionalize inorganic nanoparticles as a nanoprobe towards enhanced penetration through near-infrared light or nuclear magnetic resonance has been receiving considerable interest by means of long-term tracking stem cell in vivo. This review summarizes and highlights the recent development of these inorganic nanoparticle-based approaches as potential therapeutics for controlling differentiation of stem cells and so on for stem cell therapy, along with current opportunities and challenges that need to be overcome for their successful clinical translation.
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- Xulu Ma
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China,Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Jinming Li, Tel +86 20 85211438, Email
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Majood M, Garg P, Chaurasia R, Agarwal A, Mohanty S, Mukherjee M. Carbon Quantum Dots for Stem Cell Imaging and Deciding the Fate of Stem Cell Differentiation. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:28685-28693. [PMID: 36033677 PMCID: PMC9404166 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
Nanotechnology advancements and applications have paved the way for new possibilities in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. It is a relatively new field that has the potential to improve stem cell differentiation and therapy greatly. Numerous studies have demonstrated that nanomaterials can function as a physiological niche for the formation and differentiation of stem cells. However, quantum dots (QDs), such as carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), have shown considerable promise in the field of regenerative medicine. To date, most research has focused on stem cell tracking and imaging using CQDs. However, their interaction with stem cells and the associated possibility for differentiation by selectively focusing chemical signals to a particular lineage has received scant attention. In this mini-review, we attempt to categorize a few pathways linked with the role of CQDs in stem cell differentiation.
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- Misba Majood
- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradeshs, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradeshs, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradeshs, Noida 201313, India
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- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradeshs, Noida 201313, India
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- Stem
Cells Facility, DBT-Centre of Excellence, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Amity
Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradeshs, Noida 201313, India
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Cox A, Lim SA, Chung EJ. Strategies to deliver RNA by nanoparticles for therapeutic potential. Mol Aspects Med 2022; 83:100991. [PMID: 34366123 PMCID: PMC8792155 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2021.100991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The use of a variety of RNA molecules, including messenger RNA, small interfering RNA, and microRNA, has shown great potential for prevention and therapy of many pathologies. However, this therapeutic promise has historically been limited by short in vivo half-life, lack of targeted delivery, and safety issues. Nanoparticle (NP)-mediated delivery has been a successful platform to overcome these limitations, with multiple formulations already in clinical trials and approved by the FDA. Although there is a diversity of NPs in terms of material formulation, size, shape, and charge that have been proposed for biomedical applications, specific modifications are required to facilitate sufficient RNA delivery and adequate therapeutic effect. This includes optimization of (i) RNA incorporation into NPs, (ii) specific cell targeting, (iii) cellular uptake and (iv) endosomal escape ability. In this review, we summarize the methods by which NPs can be modified for RNA delivery to achieve optimal therapeutic effects.
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- Alysia Cox
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Jiang B, Yang H, Guo Y, Liu C, Song H, Zhou P, Zhang H, Zhou K, Guo Y, Chen H. Developing electropositive citric acid–polyethylenimine carbon quantum dots with high biocompatibility and labeling performance for mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and in vivo. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04990a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The positive CQD has good biocompatibility (≤800 μg mL−1) and labelling performance for mesenchymal stem cell in vitro and in vivo.
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- Bo Jiang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, P. R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Huang H, Du X, He Z, Yan Z, Han W. Nanoparticles for Stem Cell Tracking and the Potential Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:662406. [PMID: 34277609 PMCID: PMC8283769 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.662406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Stem cell-based therapies have been shown potential in regenerative medicine. In these cells, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the ability of self-renewal and being differentiated into different types of cells, such as cardiovascular cells. Moreover, MSCs have low immunogenicity and immunomodulatory properties, and can protect the myocardium, which are ideal qualities for cardiovascular repair. Transplanting mesenchymal stem cells has demonstrated improved outcomes for treating cardiovascular diseases in preclinical trials. However, there still are some challenges, such as their low rate of migration to the ischemic myocardium, low tissue retention, and low survival rate after the transplantation. To solve these problems, an ideal method should be developed to precisely and quantitatively monitor the viability of the transplanted cells in vivo for providing the guidance of clinical translation. Cell imaging is an ideal method, but requires a suitable contrast agent to label and track the cells. This article reviews the uses of nanoparticles as contrast agents for tracking MSCs and the challenges of clinical use of MSCs in the potential treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Huihua Huang
- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University, Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Advanced Materials Institute, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Advanced Materials Institute, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Emergency Department, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Santana I, Hu P, Jeon SJ, Castillo C, Tu H, Giraldo JP. Peptide-mediated Targeting of Nanoparticles with Chemical Cargoes to Chloroplasts in Arabidopsis Plants. Bio Protoc 2021; 11:e4060. [PMID: 34263003 DOI: 10.21769/bioprotoc.4060] [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: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Plant nanobiotechnology is a flourishing field that uses nanomaterials to study and engineer plant function. Applications of nanotechnology in plants have great potential as tools for improving crop yield, tolerance to disease and environmental stress, agrochemical delivery of pesticides and fertilizers, and genetic modification and transformation of crop plants. Previous studies have used nanomaterials functionalized with chemicals, including biocompatible polymers with charged, neutral, or hydrophobic functional groups, to improve nanomaterial uptake and localization in plant cells. Recently, the use of biorecognition motifs such as peptides has been demonstrated to enable the targeted delivery of nanoparticles in plants ( Santana et al., 2020 ). Herein, we describe a bio-protocol to target nanoparticles with chemical cargoes to chloroplasts in plant leaves and assess targeting efficiency using advanced analytical tools, including confocal microscopy and elemental analysis. We also describe the use of isothermal titration calorimetry to determine the affinity of nanomaterials for their chemical cargoes. Nanotechnology-based methods for targeted delivery guided by conserved plant molecular recognition mechanisms will provide more robust plant bioengineering tools across diverse plant species. Graphic abstract: Targeted delivery of nanomaterials with chemical cargoes to chloroplasts enabled by plant biorecognition.
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- Israel Santana
- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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Huang J, Huang J, Ning X, Luo W, Chen M, Wang Z, Zhang W, Zhang Z, Chao J. CT/NIRF dual-modal imaging tracking and therapeutic efficacy of transplanted mesenchymal stem cells labeled with Au nanoparticles in silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:1713-1727. [PMID: 32022096 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02652e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown promising therapeutic effects in cell-based therapies and regenerative medicine. Efficient tracking of MSCs is an urgent clinical need that will help us to understand their behavior after transplantation and allow adjustment of therapeutic strategies. However, no clinically approved tracers are currently available, which limits the clinical translation of stem cell therapy. In this study, a nanoparticle (NP) for computed tomography (CT)/fluorescence dual-modal imaging, Au@Albumin@ICG@PLL (AA@ICG@PLL), was developed to track bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) that were administered intratracheally into mice with silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis, which facilitated understanding of the therapeutic effect and the possible molecular mechanism of stem cell therapy. The AuNPs were first formed in bovine serum albumin (BSA) solution and modified with indocyanine green (ICG), and subsequently coated with a poly-l-lysine (PLL) layer to enhance intracellular uptake and biocompatibility. BMSCs were labeled with AA@ICG@PLL NPs with high efficiency without an effect on biological function or therapeutic capacity. The injected AA@ICG@PLL-labeled BMSCs could be tracked via CT and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging for up to 21 days after transplantation. Using these NPs, the molecular anti-inflammatory mechanism of transplanted BMSCs was revealed, which included the downregulation of proinflammatory cytokines, suppression of macrophage activation, and delay of the fibrosis process. This study suggests a promising role for imaging-guided MSC-based therapy for pulmonary fibrosis, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and pneumoconiosis.
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- Jie Huang
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and Department of Respiration, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and Department of Respiration, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and Department of Respiration, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and Department of Respiration, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and Department of Respiration, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China and School of Medicine, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shanxi 712082, China
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Fernandes F, Kotharkar P, Chakravorty A, Kowshik M, Talukdar I. Nanocarrier Mediated siRNA Delivery Targeting Stem Cell Differentiation. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 15:155-172. [PMID: 31789134 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x14666191202095041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Stem cell-based regenerative medicine holds exceptional therapeutic potential and hence the development of efficient techniques to enhance control over the rate of differentiation has been the focus of active research. One of the strategies to achieve this involves delivering siRNA into stem cells and exploiting the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism. Transport of siRNA across the cell membrane is a challenge due to its anionic property, especially in primary human cells and stem cells. Moreover, naked siRNA incites immune responses, may cause off-target effects, exhibits low stability and is easily degraded by endonucleases in the bloodstream. Although siRNA delivery using viral vectors and electroporation has been used in stem cells, these methods demonstrate low transfection efficiency, cytotoxicity, immunogenicity, events of integration and may involve laborious customization. With the advent of nanotechnology, nanocarriers which act as novel gene delivery vehicles designed to overcome the problems associated with safety and practicality are being developed. The various nanomaterials that are currently being explored and discussed in this review include liposomes, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, protein and peptide nanocarriers, magnetic nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, etc. These nanodelivery agents exhibit advantages such as low immunogenic response, biocompatibility, design flexibility allowing for surface modification and functionalization, and control over the surface topography for achieving the desired rate of siRNA delivery and improved gene knockdown efficiency. This review also includes discussion on siRNA co-delivery with imaging agents, plasmid DNA, drugs etc. to achieve combined diagnostic and enhanced therapeutic functionality, both for in vitro and in vivo applications.
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- Fiona Fernandes
- Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726, India
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Tosat-Bitrián C, Palomo V. CdSe quantum dots evaluation in primary cellular models or tissues derived from patients. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 30:102299. [PMID: 32931928 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In recent years quantum dots (QDs) have risen as useful luminescent nanoparticles with multiple applications ranging from laser, image displays and biomedical applications. Here we review and discuss the studies of these nanoparticles in patient derived cellular samples or tissues, including cellular models from iPSCs from patients, biopsied and post-mortem tissue. QD-based multiplexed imaging has been proved to overcome most of the major drawbacks of conventional techniques, exhibiting higher sensitivity, reliability, accuracy and simultaneous labeling of key biomarkers. In this sense, QDs are very promising tools to be further used in clinical applications including diagnosis and therapy approaches. Analyzing the possibilities of these materials in these biological samples gives an overview of the future applications of the nanoparticles in models closer to patients and their specific disease.
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas Margarita Salas CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Quantum dots-βcyclodextrin-histidine labeled human adipose stem cells-laden chitosan hydrogel for bone tissue engineering. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 27:102217. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Targeted delivery of nanomaterials with chemical cargoes in plants enabled by a biorecognition motif. Nat Commun 2020; 11:2045. [PMID: 32341352 PMCID: PMC7184762 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-15731-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Current approaches for nanomaterial delivery in plants are unable to target specific subcellular compartments with high precision, limiting our ability to engineer plant function. We demonstrate a nanoscale platform that targets and delivers nanomaterials with biochemicals to plant photosynthetic organelles (chloroplasts) using a guiding peptide recognition motif. Quantum dot (QD) fluorescence emission in a low background window allows confocal microscopy imaging and quantitative detection by elemental analysis in plant cells and organelles. QD functionalization with β-cyclodextrin molecular baskets enables loading and delivery of diverse chemicals, and nanoparticle coating with a rationally designed and conserved guiding peptide targets their delivery to chloroplasts. Peptide biorecognition provides high delivery efficiency and specificity of QD with chemical cargoes to chloroplasts in plant cells in vivo (74.6 ± 10.8%) and more specific tunable changes of chloroplast redox function than chemicals alone. Targeted delivery of nanomaterials with chemical cargoes guided by biorecognition motifs has a broad range of nanotechnology applications in plant biology and bioengineering, nanoparticle-plant interactions, and nano-enabled agriculture.
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UV-light cross-linked and pH de-cross-linked coumarin-decorated cationic copolymer grafted mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug and gene co-delivery in vitro. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 108:110469. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Leng Q, Chen L, Lv Y. RNA-based scaffolds for bone regeneration: application and mechanisms of mRNA, miRNA and siRNA. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:3190-3205. [PMID: 32194862 PMCID: PMC7053199 DOI: 10.7150/thno.42640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Globally, more than 1.5 million patients undergo bone graft surgeries annually, and the development of biomaterial scaffolds that mimic natural bone for bone grafting remains a tremendous challenge. In recent decades, due to the improved understanding of the mechanisms of bone remodeling and the rapid development of gene therapy, RNA (including messenger RNA (mRNA), microRNA (miRNA), and short interfering RNA (siRNA)) has attracted increased attention as a new tool for bone tissue engineering due to its unique nature and great potential to cure bone defects. Different types of RNA play roles via a variety of mechanisms in bone-related cells in vivo as well as after synthesis in vitro. In addition, RNAs are delivered to injured sites by loading into scaffolds or systemic administration after combination with vectors for bone tissue engineering. However, the challenge of effectively and stably delivering RNA into local tissue remains to be solved. This review describes the mechanisms of the three types of RNAs and the application of the relevant types of RNA delivery vectors and scaffolds in bone regeneration. The improvements in their development are also discussed.
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Ni JS, Li Y, Yue W, Liu B, Li K. Nanoparticle-based Cell Trackers for Biomedical Applications. Theranostics 2020; 10:1923-1947. [PMID: 32042345 PMCID: PMC6993224 DOI: 10.7150/thno.39915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The continuous or real-time tracking of biological processes using biocompatible contrast agents over a certain period of time is vital for precise diagnosis and treatment, such as monitoring tissue regeneration after stem cell transplantation, understanding the genesis, development, invasion and metastasis of cancer and so on. The rationally designed nanoparticles, including aggregation-induced emission (AIE) dots, inorganic quantum dots (QDs), nanodiamonds, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), and semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs), have been explored to meet this urgent need. In this review, the development and application of these nanoparticle-based cell trackers for a variety of imaging technologies, including fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic particle imaging, positron emission tomography and single photon emission computing tomography are discussed in detail. Moreover, the further therapeutic treatments using multi-functional trackers endowed with photodynamic and photothermal modalities are also introduced to provide a comprehensive perspective in this promising research field.
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- Jen-Shyang Ni
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- HKUST-Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Li X, Zou Q, Man Y, Li W. Synergistic Effects of Novel Superparamagnetic/Upconversion HA Material and Ti/Magnet Implant on Biological Performance and Long-Term In Vivo Tracking. SMALL 2019; 15:e1901617. [PMID: 31187930 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201901617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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To solve the clinical challenges presented by the long-term tracking of implanted hydroxyapatite (HA) bone repair material and to investigate the synergistic effects of superparamagnetic HA and a static magnetic field (SMF) on the promotion of osteogenesis, herein a new type of superparamagnetic/upconversion-generating HA material (HYH-Fe) is developed via a two-step doping method, as well as a specially-designed titanium implant with a built-in magnet to provide a local static magnetic field in vivo. The results show that the prepared HYH-Fe material maintains the crystal structure of HA and exhibits good cytocompatibility. The combined use of the superparamagnetic HYH-Fe material and SMF can effectively and synergistically promote osteogenesis/osteointegration surrounding the Ti implants. In addition, the HYH-Fe material exhibits distinct advantages in terms of both long-term fluorescence tracking and microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) tracking. The new material and tracking strategy in this study provide scientific feasibility and will have important clinical value for long-term tracking and evaluation of implanted materials and the bone repair effect.
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- Xiyu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Thang DC, Wang Z, Lu X, Xing B. Precise cell behaviors manipulation through light-responsive nano-regulators: recent advance and perspective. Theranostics 2019; 9:3308-3340. [PMID: 31244956 PMCID: PMC6567964 DOI: 10.7150/thno.33888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology-assisted spatiotemporal manipulation of biological events holds great promise in advancing the practice of precision medicine in healthcare systems. The progress in internal and/or external stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms for highly specific cellular regulations and theranostic controls offer potential clinical translations of the revolutionized nanomedicine. To successfully implement this new paradigm, the emerging light-responsive nanoregulators with unparalleled precise cell functions manipulation have gained intensive attention, providing UV-Vis light-triggered photocleavage or photoisomerization studies, as well as near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated deep-tissue applications for stimulating cellular signal cascades and treatment of mortal diseases. This review discusses current developments of light-activatable nanoplatforms for modulations of various cellular events including neuromodulations, stem cell monitoring, immunomanipulation, cancer therapy, and other biological target intervention. In summary, the propagation of light-controlled nanomedicine would place a bright prospect for future medicine.
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- Do Cong Thang
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- International Nanobody Research Center of Guangxi, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- Sino-Singapore International Joint Research Institute (SSIJRI), Guangzhou 510000, China
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Kundrotas G, Karabanovas V, Pleckaitis M, Juraleviciute M, Steponkiene S, Gudleviciene Z, Rotomskis R. Uptake and distribution of carboxylated quantum dots in human mesenchymal stem cells: cell growing density matters. J Nanobiotechnology 2019; 17:39. [PMID: 30866960 PMCID: PMC6417192 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-019-0470-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have drawn much attention in the field of regenerative medicine for their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. MSCs possess specific tumor-oriented migration and incorporation highlighting the potential for MSCs to be used as an ideal carrier for anticancer agents. Bone marrow is the main source of MSCs for clinical applications. MSCs tracking in vivo is a critical component of the safety and efficacy evaluation of therapeutic cell products; therefore, cells must be labeled with contrast agents to enable visualization of the MSCs migration in vivo. Due to their unique properties, quantum dots (QDs) are emerging as optimal tools in long-term MSC optical imaging applications. The aim of this study was to investigate the uptake dynamics, cytotoxity, subcellular and extracellular distribution of non-targeted carboxylated quantum dots in human bone marrow MSCs at different cell growing densities. RESULTS QDs had no negative impact on MSC viability throughout the experiment and accumulated in all observed cells efficiently; however, in some MSCs QDs induced formation of lipid droplets. At low cell growing densities QDs distribute within MSCs cytoplasm already after 1 h of incubation reaching saturation after 6 h. After 24 h QDs localize mainly in the perinuclear region of the cells in endosomes. Interestingly, in more confluent culture QDs localize mostly outside MSCs. QDs abundantly mark MSC long filopodia-like structures attaching neighboring cells. At high cell density cultivation, we for the first time demonstrated that carboxylated QDs localize in human bone marrow MSC extracellular matrix. Moreover, we observed that average photoluminescence lifetime of QDs distributed in extracellular matrix are longer than lifetimes of QDs entrapped in endocytic vesicles; thus, for the first time showing the possibility to identify and distinguish localization of QDs in various extracellular and intracellular structures using fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy without additional staining assays. CONCLUSION Carboxylated QDs can be used as nonspecific and effective dye for staining of human bone marrow MSCs and their specific extracellular structures. These results are promising in fundamental stem cell biology as well as in cellular therapy, anticancer drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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- Gabrielis Kundrotas
- Biobank, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Immunology, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekis Ave. 11, 10223, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biobank, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Baublio Str. 3b, 08406, Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Biophotonics Group of Laser Research Center, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekis Ave. 9, 10222, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Yin C, Wen G, Liu C, Yang B, Lin S, Huang J, Zhao P, Wong SHD, Zhang K, Chen X, Li G, Jiang X, Huang J, Pu K, Wang L, Bian L. Organic Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles for Photoacoustic Labeling and Tracking of Stem Cells in the Second Near-Infrared Window. ACS NANO 2018; 12:12201-12211. [PMID: 30433761 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b05906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging and tracking of stem cells plays an important role in the real-time assessment of cell-based therapies. Nevertheless, the limitations of conventional inorganic PA contrast agents and the narrow range of the excitation wavelength in the first near-infrared (NIR-I) window hamper the applications of PA imaging in living subjects. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of a second near-infrared (NIR-II) absorptive organic semiconducting polymer (OSP)-based nanoprobe (OSPN+) for PA imaging and tracking of stem cells. Comparison studies in biological tissue show that NIR-II light excited PA imaging of the OSPN+ has significantly higher signal-to-noise ratio than NIR-I light excited PA imaging, thereby demonstrating the superiority of the OSPN+ for deep tissue imaging. With good biocompatibility, appropriate size, and optimized surface property, the OSPN+ shows enhanced cellular uptake for highly efficient PA labeling of stem cells. In vivo investigations reveal significant NIR-II PA contrast enhancement of the transplanted OSPN+-labeled human mesenchymal stem cells by 40.6- and 21.7-fold in subcutaneous and brain imaging, respectively, compared with unlabeled cases. Our work demonstrates a class of OSP-based nanomaterials for NIR-II PA stem cell imaging to facilitate a better understanding and evaluation of stem cell-based therapies.
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- Chao Yin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue , Kowloon , Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue , Kowloon , Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital , Shatin , Hong Kong China
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital , Shatin , Hong Kong , China
- Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs , Guangdong Medical University , Zhanjiang , Guangdong 510000 , China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital , Shatin , Hong Kong China
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital , Shatin , Hong Kong , China
- The CUHK-ACC Space Medicine Centre on Health Maintenance of Musculoskeletal Systems , The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518172 , China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong , China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital , Shatin , Hong Kong China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 70 Nanyang Drive , 637457 Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue , Kowloon , Hong Kong , China
- City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute , Yuexing Yi Dao, Nanshan District, Shenzhen , Guangdong 518057 , China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories, Hong Kong , China
- Shenzhen Research Institute , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shenzhen 518172 , China
- China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed) , Hangzhou , Zhejiang 310058 , China
- Translational Research Centre of Regenerative Medicine and 3D Printing Technologies of Guangzhou Medical University , The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P.R. China , 510150
- Centre for Novel Biomaterials , Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China , 100097
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Dias EHV, Pereira DFC, de Sousa BB, Matias MS, de Queiroz MR, Santiago FM, Silva ACA, Dantas NO, Santos-Filho NA, de Oliveira F. In vitro tracking of phospholipase A 2 from snake venom conjugated with magic-sized quantum dots. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 122:461-468. [PMID: 30385337 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Phospholipases A2 represent a family of enzymes with important application in medicine. However, direct tracking is difficult due to the absence of a stable, effective and specific marker for these enzymes. Magic-sized quantum dots (MSQDs) are inorganic semiconducting nanocrystals with unique physical properties. They have the ability to conjugate to proteins, making them excellent markers for biological systems. In this work, we labelled phospholipase A2 from Bothrops alternatus snake venom with Cadmium selenide (CdSe)/cadmium sulphate (CdS) MSQDs-a biocompatible and luminescent probe-. Bioconjugation was confirmed using infrared spectra and fluorescence microscopy, which demonstrated that the CdSe/CdS MSQDs interact with phospholipase A2 without interfering with its activity. This probe may be an important tool for the elucidation of many biological mechanisms, because it allows the pathway of phospholipase A2 to be tracked from its entry through the plasma membrane until its incorporation into the nucleus of myoblasts.
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- Edigar H V Dias
- Instituto de Genética e Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Genética e Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Genética e Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Genética e Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Genética e Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nano-Biofarmacêutica (N-Biofar), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Nano-Biofarmacêutica (N-Biofar), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Li J, Wu H, Santana I, Fahlgren M, Giraldo JP. Standoff Optical Glucose Sensing in Photosynthetic Organisms by a Quantum Dot Fluorescent Probe. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:28279-28289. [PMID: 30058800 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b07179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Glucose is a major product of photosynthesis and a key energy source for cellular respiration in organisms. Herein, we enable in vivo optical glucose sensing in wild-type plants using a quantum dot (QD) ratiometric approach. The optical probe is formed by a pair of QDs: thioglycolic acid-capped QDs which remain invariable to glucose (acting as an internal fluorescent reference control) and boronic acid (BA)-conjugated QDs (BA-QD) that quench their fluorescence in response to glucose. The fluorescence response of the QD probe is within the visible light window where photosynthetic tissues have a relatively low background. It is highly selective against other common sugars found in plants and can be used to quantify glucose levels above 500 μM in planta within the physiological range. We demonstrate that the QD fluorescent probe reports glucose from single chloroplast to algae cells ( Chara zeylanica) and plant leaf tissues ( Arabidopsis thaliana) in vivo via confocal microscopy and to a standoff Raspberry Pi camera setup. QD-based probes exhibit bright fluorescence, no photobleaching, tunable emission peak, and a size under plant cell wall porosity offering great potential for selective in vivo monitoring of glucose in photosynthetic organisms in situ.
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- Jinming Li
- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences , University of California , Riverside , California 92521 , United States
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences , University of California , Riverside , California 92521 , United States
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences , University of California , Riverside , California 92521 , United States
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences , University of California , Riverside , California 92521 , United States
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences , University of California , Riverside , California 92521 , United States
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Multiscale reconstruction of a synthetic biomimetic micro-niche for enhancing and monitoring the differentiation of stem cells. Biomaterials 2018; 173:87-99. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wang G, Li Z, Ma N. Next-Generation DNA-Functionalized Quantum Dots as Biological Sensors. ACS Chem Biol 2018; 13:1705-1713. [PMID: 29257662 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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DNA-functionalized quantum dots (DNA-QDs) have found considerable application in biosensing and bioimaging. Different from the first generation (I-G) DNA-QDs prepared via conventional bioconjugation chemistry, the second generation (II-G) DNA-QDs prepared via one-step DNA-templated QD synthesis features a defined number of DNA valencies (usually monovalency), which is preferable for controlled assembly and biological targeting. In this review, we summarize recent progress in designing QD probes based on II-G DNA-QDs for advanced sensing and imaging applications. It opens up new avenues for highly sensitive and intelligent sensing of a range of disease-relevant biomolecules in vitro and in living cells.
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- Ganglin Wang
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People’s Republic of China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People’s Republic of China
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Yang C, Gao S, Song P, Dagnæs-Hansen F, Jakobsen M, Kjems J. Theranostic Niosomes for Efficient siRNA/MicroRNA Delivery and Activatable Near-Infrared Fluorescent Tracking of Stem Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:19494-19503. [PMID: 29767944 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b05513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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RNA interference-mediated gene regulation in stem cells offers great potential in regenerative medicine. In this study, we developed a theranostic platform for efficient delivery of small RNAs [small interfering RNA (siRNA)/microRNA (miRNA)] to human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) to promote differentiation, and meanwhile, to specifically label the transfected cells for the in vivo tracking purpose. We encapsulated indocyanine green (ICG) in a nonionic surfactant vesicle, termed "niosome", that is mainly composed of a nonionic surfactant sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) and a cationic lipid 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP). This novel ICG-containing niosome system (iSPN) demonstrated highly efficient siRNA and miRNA delivery in hMSCs. Specific inhibition of miR-138, a negative regulator of osteoblast differentiation, was achieved by iSPN/miR-138, which significantly promoted osteogenesis of hMSCs. Furthermore, iSPN exhibited OFF/ON activatable fluorescence upon cellular internalization, resulting in efficient near-infrared labeling and the capability to dynamically monitor stem cells in mice. In addition, iSPN/siRNA achieved simultaneous long-term cell tracking and in vivo gene silencing after implantation in mice. These results indicate that our theranostic niosomes could represent a promising platform for future development of stem cell-based therapy.
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Zhou X, Yuan L, Wu C, Cheng Chen, Luo G, Deng J, Mao Z. Recent review of the effect of nanomaterials on stem cells. RSC Adv 2018; 8:17656-17676. [PMID: 35542058 PMCID: PMC9080527 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02424c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The field of stem-cell-therapy offers considerable promise as a means of delivering new treatments for a wide range of diseases. Recent progress in nanotechnology has stimulated the development of multifunctional nanomaterials (NMs) for stem-cell-therapy. Several clinical trials based on the use of NMs are currently underway for stem-cell-therapy purposes, such as drug/gene delivery and imaging. However, the interactions between NMs and stem cells are far from being completed, and the effects of the NMs on cellular behavior need critical evaluation. In this review, the interactions between several types of mostly used NMs and stem cells, and their associated possible mechanisms are systematically discussed, with specific emphasis on the possible differentiation effects induced by NMs. It is expected that the enhanced understanding of NM-stem cell interactions will facilitate biomaterial design for stem-cell-therapy and regenerative medicine applications.
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- Xu Zhou
- Department of Ophthalmology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) Chongqing 400038 China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) Chongqing 400038 China
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- Department of Respiratory, Wuxi Country People's Hospital Chongqing 405800 China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) Chongqing 400038 China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Lab of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) Chongqing 400038 China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, State Key Lab of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University) Chongqing 400038 China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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Quang HV, Chang CC, Song P, Hauge EM, Kjems J. Caveolae-mediated mesenchymal stem cell labelling by PSS-coated PLGA PFOB nano-contrast agent for MRI. Theranostics 2018; 8:2657-2671. [PMID: 29774066 PMCID: PMC5957000 DOI: 10.7150/thno.23206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Rationale: Non-invasive tracking of transplanted cells is critical in evaluating delivery, migration and prognosis of cell therapies. Methods: We formulated a nano-contrast agent consisting of a perfluorooctylbromide (PFOB) core within a shell of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) followed by a coat of polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) for 19F MRI. The nano-contrast agent (PSS-NP) was characterised by DLS and the uptake efficiency of the nano-contrast agent (PSS-NP) was tested using flow cytometry, in vitro MRI and confocal microscopy. In vitro and in vivo assays of labelled cells were tested for their ability to provide an MRI signal while retaining their osteoblastic differentiation capabilities. Results: PSS-NPs were internalised via caveolae-mediated endocytosis in mesenchymal stromal/stem cells without affecting cell proliferation and differentiation in osteoblasts, both in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, labelled cells were monitored by 19F MRI for up to 2 months after transplantation in mice. In particular, PSS-NP-labelled cells can be used to monitor the enhanced immune rejection of grafted human cells in normal BALB/c mice compared to immune-compromised NOD/SCID mice. One week after transplantation, 40% of the 19F MRI signal was lost in normal mice, whereas only 10% was lost in immune-compromised mice. Conclusion: Overall, these results show that PSS-NPs can label MSCs effectively, and be employed in vivo as a novel nano-contrast agent for non-invasive cell tracking using clinically relevant 19F MRI techniques.
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Silk-sericin degummed wastewater solution-derived and nitrogen enriched porous carbon nanosheets for robust biological imaging of stem cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 107:2122-2130. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Cutrone G, Casas-Solvas JM, Vargas-Berenguel A. Cyclodextrin-Modified inorganic materials for the construction of nanocarriers. Int J Pharm 2017; 531:621-639. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.06.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chen D, Li Q, Meng Z, Guo L, Tang Y, Liu Z, Yin S, Qin W, Yuan Z, Zhang X, Wu C. Bright Polymer Dots Tracking Stem Cell Engraftment and Migration to Injured Mouse Liver. Theranostics 2017. [PMID: 28638470 PMCID: PMC5479271 DOI: 10.7150/thno.18614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Stem cell therapy holds promise for treatment of intractable diseases and injured organs. For clinical translation, it is pivotal to understand the homing, engraftment, and differentiation processes of stem cells in a living body. Here we report near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent semiconductor polymer dots (Pdots) for bright labeling and tracking of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The Pdots exhibit narrow-band emission at 775 nm with a quantum yield of 22%, among the highest value for various NIR probes. The Pdots together with a cell penetrating peptide are able to track stem cells over two weeks without disturbing their multipotent properties, as confirmed by the analyses on cell proliferation, differentiation, stem-cell markers, and immunophenotyping. The in vivo cell tracking was demonstrated in a liver-resection mouse model, which indicated that the Pdot-labeled MSCs after tail-vein transplantation were initially trapped in lung, gradually migrated to the injured liver, and then proliferated into cell clusters. Liver-function analysis and histological examination revealed that the inflammation induced by liver resection was apparently decreased after stem cell transplantation. With the bright labeling, superior biocompatibility, and long-term tracking performance, the Pdot probes are promising for stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
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van Rijt S, Habibovic P. Enhancing regenerative approaches with nanoparticles. J R Soc Interface 2017; 14:20170093. [PMID: 28404870 PMCID: PMC5414913 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2017.0093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In this review, we discuss recent developments in the field of nanoparticles and their use in tissue regeneration approaches. Owing to their unique chemical properties and flexibility in design, nanoparticles can be used as drug delivery systems, to create novel features within materials or as bioimaging agents, or indeed these properties can be combined to create smart multifunctional structures. This review aims to provide an overview of this research field where the focus will be on nanoparticle-based strategies to stimulate bone regeneration; however, the same principles can be applied for other tissue and organ regeneration strategies. In the first section, nanoparticle-based methods for the delivery of drugs, growth factors and genetic material to promote tissue regeneration are discussed. The second section deals with the addition of nanoparticles to materials to create nanocomposites. Such materials can improve several material properties, including mechanical stability, biocompatibility and biological activity. The third section will deal with the emergence of a relatively new field of research using nanoparticles in advanced cell imaging and stem cell tracking approaches. As the development of nanoparticles continues, incorporation of this technology in the field of regenerative medicine will ultimately lead to new tools that can diagnose, track and stimulate the growth of new tissues and organs.
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- Sabine van Rijt
- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
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Yukawa H, Baba Y. In Vivo Fluorescence Imaging and the Diagnosis of Stem Cells Using Quantum Dots for Regenerative Medicine. Anal Chem 2017; 89:2671-2681. [PMID: 28194939 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Hiroshi Yukawa
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University , Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,ImPACT Research Center for Advanced Nanobiodevices, Nagoya University , Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University , Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,ImPACT Research Center for Advanced Nanobiodevices, Nagoya University , Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,Institute of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University , Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,Health Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , 2217-14, Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu 761-0395, Japan.,College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University , Shin-Chuan 1 st Rd., Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Hu Y, Wang P, Bunker CE, Teisl LR, Reibold M, Yan S, Qian H, He D, Sun YP. Preparation and optical properties of magnetic carbon/iron oxide hybrid dots. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra07220a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Carbon/Fe3O4 hybrid dots are prepared for their optical properties in reference to those of neat carbon dots.
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- Yin Hu
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Optical Information
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Optoelectronic Technology
- Beijing Jiaotong University
- Beijing 100044
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Optical Information
- Ministry of Education
- Institute of Optoelectronic Technology
- Beijing Jiaotong University
- Beijing 100044
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory for Emerging Materials and Technology
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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Yi DK, Nanda SS, Kim K, Tamil Selvan S. Recent progress in nanotechnology for stem cell differentiation, labeling, tracking and therapy. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:9429-9451. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02532g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nanotechnology advancements for stem cell differentiation, labeling, tracking and therapeutic applications in cardiac repair, bone, and liver regeneration are delineated.
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- Dong Kee Yi
- Department of Chemistry
- Myongji University
- Yongin 449-728
- South Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul
- South Korea
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